OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries - Casper, Wyoming and the Surrounding Areas
Suzanne Maureen Stewart
Dec 8, 2025
Born: March 30,1934
Died: December 8, 2025 - after 91 Beautiful Years
Suzy was born in Rapid City, South Dakota to Mabel and Maurice Lodge. She lived most of her childhood in Sheridan, Wyoming where her parents were teachers. The oldest of three sisters, she grew up in a home full of love. She carried love, compassion and warmth with her throughout...
Betsy Jane Cooan
Dec 7, 2025
Betsy J. Cooan, 90, passed away at home surrounded by family on Dec. 7, 2025.
Betsy was born on Nov. 3, 1935, in Cumberland, Wisconsin to Robert and Maggie Hegg. She was the youngest of 13 siblings. At the age of 17, she eloped across the state line to marry the love of her life, Lawrence Cooan, and they celebrated 62...
Lynn Arthur Bell
Dec 6, 2025
Lynn Arthur Bell, 81, of Casper, Wyoming, passed away peacefully at home on December 6th, 2025, with his daughter, son and dog by his side, after a brave, private cancer battle.
Lynn was born on August 5th, 1944 in Brighton, Colorado to Charles and Lauris (Reed) Bell. He was the 2nd of three sons. He graduated from Brighton High School in...
Richard "Rich" Wilkes
Dec 5, 2025
Richard D. "Rich" Wilkes, age 78, of Casper, Wyoming, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025, at Banner Wyoming Medical Center due to complications following a fall.
Rich was born on June 10, 1947, in Omaha, Nebraska, to Robert C. and Mary E. Wilkes. He grew up in Omaha and was an accomplished athlete at Benson High School, excelling in both...
Helen Marie Facinelli Wolff
Dec 5, 2025
Helen Marie Facinelli Wolff, 87, well known Casper educator, passed away December 5, 2025 at Wyoming Medical Center.
Helen was born March 18, 1938 at the Bishop Randall Hospital in Lander, Wyoming, to prominent Fremont County ranchers, Jim and Marie (Presgrove) Facinelli. She was reared on the family ranch six miles south of Lander, and graduated from Fremont County Vocational High...
Judy Catchpole
Dec 4, 2025
It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce Judy Simonton Catchpole, 81, of Casper, Wyoming, passed away on December 4, 2025, at Central Wyoming Hospice from heart and stroke complications. Judy’s funeral will be held on Monday, January 5, at 11:00am at the First United Methodist Church in Casper, Wyoming.
Judy loved people and connected them. She used her life-of-the-party personality...
Tyler George Allen Buslett
Dec 2, 2025
With heartfelt sadness and so much love, we say goodbye to Tyler George Allen Buslett who left us far too soon on December 2, 2025. Tyler was born on September 9, 1990, leaving us with 35 unforgettable years we will carry in our hearts forever. While we wish we had longer with him, there’s no denying he made each and...
Marie J Wilson
Dec 1, 2025
Marie Wilson, 87, of Casper, Wy, passed away on December 1st, 2025, surrounded by loved ones at Life Care.
Marie was born in Fort Duchesne, Ut, to parents Chester and Merele Lopez on February 6th, 1938. She went to school in Pioche, Nevada where she fell in love with baton twirling and went on to become head majorette. After high school...
Sherry Louise Johnson
Nov 29, 2025
Sherry Louise Johnson passed away on November 29 2025 in Casper, Wyoming after a long battle with rheumatoid arthritis. She was born on March 11, 1952 to Danny Wilber Stevens and Dorothy Lou Stevens, the 3rd of eight children. She is preceded in death by her father Danny and her brother Louis. She is survived by her mother Dorothy, her...
Johnetta "Johnnye" Louvenia Williams
Nov 27, 2025
Johnetta "Johnnye" Louvenia Williams (nèe Rose), 80, of Casper, WY went to be with the Lord on November 27th. Johnetta was born in Middlesboro, KY to John Carl and Louvenia Fischer Rose on December 28th, 1944. She attended Powell High School and graduated in 1962. She went on to earn a nursing degree from All Saints Episcopal Hospital School of...
James Irwin Stewart
Nov 25, 2025
James “Jim” Irwin Stewart was born on October 8, 1949, to Harold Lloyd and Evelyn Irene (Ewalt) Stewart.
Jim proudly served his country in the United States Navy during his early years, an experience that shaped much of his character and discipline.
He married Cindy Menuey, and together they welcomed two children, Thea and Mark. Though the marriage ended, Jim’s devotion to...
Timothy Paul Smith
Nov 23, 2025
Timothy Paul Smith was born in Stanley, Wisconsin on October 17, 1952 and passed away on November 23,2025. He is survived by his wife Karen, his mother Therese, three sons Tim, Travis and Tyrell and twelve grandchildren.
Tim was a die hard Green Bay Packers fan all of his life.
A Celebration of Life service for Tim will be held on Saturday...
Brian Dale Andress
Nov 22, 2025
Brian Dale Andress, age 67, of Casper, WY, passed away on November 22, 2025, in Minot, ND.
He was born in Peoria, Illinois on April 3, 1958, to Robert Andress and Mary (Rader) Andress. He attended Natrona County High School and went on to complete a career in the oil and gas industry.
Brian had a love for his family and friends...
Robert Lee "Bob" Brooks
Nov 21, 2025
Robert Lee “Bob” Brooks, 78, of Mills, WY passed away November 21, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 11, 1947, in Thermopolis, WY to parents, Hailvina (VaNoy) and Perley Brooks.
Bob was raised on his family’s ranch in Thermopolis and graduated from Thermopolis High School in 1966. He then served in the U.S. Army,...
Barbara Ellen LeMaitre
Nov 20, 2025
In Loving Memory of Barbara Ellen LeMaitre (Adams, Berry)
March 30, 1947 – November 20, 2025
Barbara Ellen LeMaitre (Adams, Berry), born in Casper, Wyoming, was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose love and kindness touched everyone she met. She shared a beautiful life with her husband, Gene LeMaitre, and was the proud mother of Shannon Orr (Berry) and David...
Joseph "Joe" Martinez
Nov 19, 2025
Joseph “Joe” Otto Martinez passed away at his home in Edgerton, WY on November 19th 2025 at the age of 74.
He was born on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota on March 25th 1951. He was the beloved son of Ruth Warner and Antoine Martinez.
A proud Marine, he served his country in Vietnam and was honorably discharged as a...
Billy John Watson
Nov 18, 2025
Billy John Watson, 86, passed away on November 18, 2025, in Casper, Wyoming, after a long and fulfilling life.
Billy was born in Erick, Oklahoma, on January 7, 1939, to Lee Sanford Watson and Verda Alma (Phillips). He spent his early years on the family homestead, riding horses, pulling cotton bolls, and playing with his dog, Poochie. He was the youngest...
Billy Wayne Newport
Nov 18, 2025
Billy Newport, 66, passed on Tuesday November 18, 2025. A full obituary will be posted when available.
Donald Eugene Puder
Nov 17, 2025
Donald Eugene Puder passed away November 17th in Casper, WY at age 75. He was born January 9, 1950 at Memorial Hospital of Natrona County. He was the son of William and Marian.
He grew up in Casper and attended Westwood Elementary and CY Junior High. Don graduated from Natrona County High School in 1968. He worked for Gulf oil the...
Judy Kay Ruegsegger
Nov 17, 2025
Judy Kay (Daughters) Ruegsegger ,77, of Mills WY passed away on November 17th, 2025, in Casper Wyoming.
Judy was born in Winner, SD to Curt and Joann Daughters on Oct. 26, 1948. She graduated from Winner High School in 1967. Judy met the love of her life, Roger Ruegsegger, in 1978 and later married January 30, 1983. She worked for Walmart...
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