Carl Robert Linden
Jan 8, 2026
Carl Robert Linden, affectionately known as "Pappy" and formally recognized as 2nd Lieutenant Linden, proudly served his country in the Army. He was a devoted father, husband, and friend. Carl was born on October 30, 1938, and passed away on January 8, 2026. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Paula Mae Linden, who was the love of...
James R. Magee
Jan 7, 2026
James R. Magee passed away on January 7, 2026, in the comfort of his own home, surrounded by his family. James was born on October 30, 1936, in Newcastle, WY, to James Williams and Virginia Thoeming Williams. At the age of ten, he moved to Casper, WY, where he later attended Natrona County High School, graduating in 1954. He continued...
Roberta Frances King
Jan 7, 2026
Roberta Francis King (Grisamer), age 73, of Casper, Wyoming, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2026, surrounded by her family.
Roberta, also known as Bert, was born on January 26, 1952, in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, to Phyllis C. Grisamer and Robert E. Grisamer.
Roberta was raised in Jackson Hole, where she lived with her mother, now Phyllis Clark, and her stepfather, Bill...
Vicky Kay Produit
Jan 5, 2026
Vicky Kay Produit, age 77, of Bar Nunn, Wyoming, passed away on January 5, 2026, at Central Wyoming Hospice & Transitions in Casper.
Vicky was born in Kearney, Nebraska, to Carl Snurr and Virginia Potter on September 22, 1948. She graduated from high school in Lander, Wyoming, in 1967. She earned a degree from the National College of Business in Rapid...
Woody Lee Bertz
Jan 4, 2026
A Memorial Service for Woody Lee Bertz will be held on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at Bustard’s Funeral Home. Woody passed away on January 4, 2026.
Woody was born on October 25, 1956, in Casper, Wyoming, the oldest of three children born to Woodrow Wilson Bertz, Jr. and Donna Kay McKinzie-Bertz.
In 1974, he married Cheryl Franklin, and together...
Peggy Diane Schmidt
Jan 4, 2026
Peggy Diane (Thompson) Schmidt went home to be with the Lord on January 4, 2026, surrounded by her family.
Peggy was born on September 4, 1952, in Powell, Wyoming, to Robert and Lois Thompson. She graduated from Kelly Walsh High School in 1970 and later attended Eugene Bible College.
In 1972, Peggy married Larry Schmidt, and together they raised three daughters: Trina,...
Charlaine Baskett
Jan 3, 2026
Charlaine Baskett, beloved mother and longtime Casper teacher, died Jan. 3, 2026, in the Wyoming Medical Center. She had celebrated her 100th birthday last year and had been healthy and active until several days before her death.
Charlaine was born in southeastern Iowa to H.J. and Beulah Austin, a rural veterinarian and his wife, who had been a teacher. She graduated...
Ralph Burger
Dec 30, 2025
Born in Berlin, Germany, February 17, 1933 , Wolfgang Julius Burger , at age 6 immigrated to Wyoming with his parents fleeing the Holocaust. As naturalized citizens, the family changed their name to Burger and he became known by the American version of his name Ralph . The family ran a small neighborhood grocery store on S. Jackson St. And...
Irwin E. Case
Dec 29, 2025
Irwin Elmer Case, also known as Dick, Dad, Daddy, Dickie, Papa and Grandpa, was born on March 27, 1955, in Casper, Wyoming to Daisy and Ora Williams. Irwin passed away peacefully on December 29, 2025.
Irwin loved fishing, rattlesnakes, looking for arrowheads, making bullet sinkers, exploring the outdoors, and seeing the local wildlife, or “the hoodlums”, as he would say.
Most of...
Kathy J. Christopherson Medford
Dec 28, 2025
Funeral Services will be held at the Poplar Street Chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 1922 S. Poplar Street, Casper, WY on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to wear shades of purple, especially lavender, in honor of Kathy.
Carol Elaine Gerhardt
Dec 27, 2025
Carol Elaine Gerhardt, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2025, in Casper, Wyoming, at the age of 77. Born on July 6, 1948, in Chadron, Nebraska, she was a shining light to all who knew her.
Carol dedicated over 25 years of her career to the Natrona County School District, serving as an Administrative...
John Joseph "Jack" Kearns
Dec 26, 2025
The family of John Joseph (Jack) Kearns, is saddened to announce his death on December 26, 2025, in Casper, Wyoming from complications associated with gastric antral vascular ectasia (GAVE Syndrome). Born August 31, 1939 in Akron, Ohio to Dorothy (Dane Davidson) and Thomas P. Kearns, Jack was raised a Catholic but became a skeptic of religion by the time he...
Jack Allen Loraas
Dec 26, 2025
Jack Allen Loraas, 63, passed away on December 26, 2025, in Casper, Wyoming. Born on January 28, 1962, in Hardin, Montana, Jack grew up with a natural talent for fixing anything he touched. He graduated from Natrona County High School in 1980 and later completed training at Cheyenne Aero Technical, becoming a certified aeronautic mechanic. His skill, curiosity, and work...
Julie A. Brown
Dec 24, 2025
Julie Ann Brown passed away peacefully on December 24, 2025. Born on August 28, 1951, Julie was known for her warmth, generosity, and the undeniably caring spirit she brought into the world. Her life was a testament to love, resilience, and the deep connections she formed with everyone fortunate enough to know her.
Julie will be lovingly remembered by her devoted...
Mark Steven Farrar
Dec 24, 2025
Mark Farrar, 69, born January 11, 1956. Has passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2025.
A full obituary will be posted when it becomes available.
W.C. Mapp
Dec 23, 2025
W.C. Mapp, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2025, at the age of 79. Surrounded by the family he adored, W.C. left behind a legacy of service, athletic excellence, and a heart that knew no bounds.
Born on October 5, 1946, in Newton, Mississippi, to R.W. and Fannie Ree Mapp, W.C. moved to Casper as a young boy. It was here...
Alcuin Joseph Kirsch Jr.
Dec 22, 2025
Alcuin Joseph Kirsch Jr, 86, of Casper, Wyoming passed away on December 22, 2025 in Casper.
Alcuin was born in Nicktown, Pennsylvania to Alcuin Kirsch Sr and Frances Becker Kirsch on March 22, 1939. He attended Cambria County High School graduating in 1957. He was drafted into the Army serving in an artillery unit in Germany. He was awarded medals for...
Martin "Mac" James Goss
Dec 22, 2025
Martin James Goss was born on the 3rd of November 1955 in Casper, Wyoming to Audrey McQuilkin Goss and Glenn Ira Goss. He was followed by his sister Carol, and his brother John.
He spent the first 17 years of his life roaming the plains of Wyoming with his family looking for rocks (and horny toads) and spending a good amount...
Kelli Kathileen Salinas
Dec 21, 2025
Kelli Kathileen Salinas, affectionately known to many as Kelli Kathileen Meadows, Senator, Schmell, and Kel, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2025, in Casper, Wyoming. Born on March 6, 1985, in Clackamas, Oregon, Kelli was a beacon of light in the lives of all who knew her.
Kelli's journey was met with challenges, particularly when she was diagnosed with Diffuse Large...
Kurt Massaryk Zajic
Dec 20, 2025
Kurt Masaryk Zajic, 72, of Casper Wyoming, passed away on December 20th, 2025, in Casper.
Kurt was born in Lawrence, Kansas to William and Patricia Zajic on May 2nd, 1953. Due to his father's work, Kurt's family moved often. They came to Casper when Kurt was in his younger teenage years. Kurt attended Dean Morgan junior high and then Natrona County...
