OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries - Casper, Wyoming and the Surrounding Areas

Carl Richard Evans

Carl Richard Evans

Feb 2, 2025

 Carl Richard Evans, a beloved son, friend, and member of the Casper community, passed away on February 2, 2025, at the Shepherd of the Valley in Casper, Wyoming. Born on September 21, 1972, in Casper, he was known for his warm spirit and engaging personality.

 Carl's life was marked by his commitment to his personal growth and community service. He attended...

Mel Irvine Dunn III

Mel Irvine Dunn III

Feb 1, 2025

 Melville "Mel" Irving Dunn III, 84, of Casper, WY, passed away after a short illness on February 1, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. 

Mel was born in Richmond, Virginia, the son of Mary Thornton Clark and Melville Irving Dunn, II. 

He attended one of the oldest traditional military prep schools in the United States, Kentucky Military Institute, and went on to...

Rosemary Gunnett

Rosemary Gunnett

Feb 1, 2025

Rosemary Gunnett, 73, of Evansville passed away Feb. 1, 2025 at her residence. She was born Dec. 12, 1951 to parents, Virginia and James Henderson.

No services are scheduled at this time.

Madeleine Brown

Madeleine Brown

Jan 31, 2025

Madeleine Brown, 92, of Casper, WY passed away January 31st, 2025. She was born and educated in France. After her studies, she lived a year in England to acquire English language fluency. She then worked in a national Touring Agency in Tours, France. There, in her office, she met her husband to be, Robert Brown who was stationed at the...

Phillip Walter Knight

Phillip Walter Knight

Jan 31, 2025

Phillip Walter Knight passed away on January 31 peacefully asleep. He was 73 at the time of death. Phillip fought for our country proudly and loved mechanics of all kinds. He even opened his own shop. He always would put his family first and loved them. Phillip was born in Casper, WY to Joan Smith and Phillip E. Knight. His...

Jon C. Lantz

Jon C. Lantz

Jan 31, 2025

Jon Curtney Lantz passed away on January 31, 2025, after a short battle with Pancreatic Cancer. He passed away peacefully in his sleep with his family nearby. 

Jon was born on February 9, 1945 to Adam Lantz Jr. and Irene (Kindt) Lantz in Casper, Wyoming. Jon was a champion marksman in the ROTC while in high school at NCHS. He also...

Alan F. DePoorter

Alan F. DePoorter

Jan 30, 2025

Alan Francis DePoorter passed away on January 30, 2025 at his home in Casper, WY, at the age of 66.

Alan was born in Wheatland, WY to Carol Ann (Wiberg) and Lyle F. DePoorter on February 25, 1958, joining his older sister, Debbie. When Alan was 6 years old, the family moved to Casper, WY, which became home for the DePoorter...

Leah Julene Brauer

Leah Julene Brauer

Jan 29, 2025

In Loving memory of Leah Julene Brauer

 Born Leah Julene Peterson January 23, 1971. Youngest of four children, was a Casper native, born and raised. Passed on January 29th, 2025 in Hospice after a lengthy illness. 

 She is survived by her mother Patty Peterson, her Daughter Maria Spalla, her granddaughter Lillian Barnhart, Partner Steve Brauer and Brother Lonn Peterson. She was preceded...

Carolyn Young

Carolyn Young

Jan 28, 2025

Carolyn Young, a devoted wife and loving mother of six, left this world on January 28, 2025, at the age of 89, in Casper, Wyoming. Born on February 6, 1935, in the warm embrace of Salina, Kansas, Carolyn's life was a testament to the beauty of love, family, and nature.

Graduating from high school in Sidney, Nebraska, Carolyn embarked on a...

Loretta Alma Nelson

Loretta Alma Nelson

Jan 27, 2025

Loretta Alma (Keen) Nelson, born February 9, 1939 in Denver, Colorado, died peacefully in her sleep on January 27, 2025 in Casper, Wyoming.

Loretta is survived by her middle child, Susan (O’Connor) Collins; her grandchildren, Christina and Christopher Counts, Raymond Chance, and James O’Connor; her great grandchildren, Kaiden Ray and Colby Ray.

She was preceded in death by her eldest daughter, Wendy...

Phyllis Gorgia Pearson

Phyllis Gorgia Pearson

Jan 26, 2025

 Phyllis Georgia Pearson, born on February 22, 1937, in Adeline, IL, passed away on January 26, 2025, in Casper, WY. She had made her home in Rock River for many years. A beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Phyllis dedicated her life to her family and community, leaving behind a legacy of love and kindness.

 Phyllis married Leo L. Pearson in 1953,...

George E. Russell

George E. Russell

Jan 26, 2025

George Eugene Russell, age 87, of Casper, Wyoming, unexpectedly passed away on January 26, 2025, with his loving family by his side. 

George was born on March 3, 1937, in Livingston, Montana to George Wesley Russell and Dorothy Owens. He grew up in Montana and attended high school in Bozeman, where he met the love of his life - Mary Eileen...

Charles Michael Oleson

Charles Michael Oleson

Jan 26, 2025

Charles Oleson passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025 in Casper, WY. A full obituary will be posted when it becomes available. There are no services scheduled at this time.

Nina Louise Filer

Nina Louise Filer

Jan 25, 2025

Nina Filer passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025 in Casper, WY. A full obituary will posted when it becomes available. There are no services at this time.

Alan Lance Carr

Alan Lance Carr

Jan 24, 2025

Alan “Al” Lance Carr 12/12/1940 – 01/24/2025

 

Alan Lance Carr was born December 12, 1940, to parents Joseph T. Carr and Lillian A (Roth) Carr. He passed away January 24, 2025, in his home.

Alan was the third child out of four, with older sister Patricia, older brother Jerry and younger brother Thomas. Alan grew up in Casper and graduated from Natrona...

David Earl Lupton

David Earl Lupton

Jan 24, 2025

David Earl Lupton, 85, passed away January 24, 2025 after a long illness. He was born on September 1, 1939, in Detroit, Michigan to Lawrence Lupton & Beulah Llavon (Burns) Lupton. He was the first of 5 children. David graduated from Columbian High School of Tiffin, Ohio in 1957. Soon after, he joined the United States Air Force. On October...

Phillip Thomas

Phillip Thomas

Jan 24, 2025

Phillip Dwayne Lee Thomas, 57, was born on October 4, 1967, in Deadwood, South Dakota, and passed away on January 24, 2025, in Casper, Wyoming at Wyoming Medical Center. He spent most of his life in Casper.

Phillip was preceded in death by his father, Roger Lee Thomas, two brothers Carson and Samuel, and both maternal and paternal grandparents. He is...

Sean Kelly

Sean Kelly

Jan 23, 2025

"The song is ended, but the melody lives on." — Irving Berlin

Sean C. Kelly, lovingly known as "Seanie Bear," passed away peacefully on while in hospice on January 23, 2025, after a brief illness with ALS. Born on August 8, 1958, to Edward Kelly and Reita Donohue-Fredricks, Sean brought joy and laughter to all who knew him.

Sean attended schools in...

Nelda J. Carpenter

Nelda J. Carpenter

Jan 20, 2025

Nelda J. Carpenter, 91, of Fort Collins, CO, formerly of Casper, WY, passed away January 20, 2025, in the memory care unit of Edgewood’s Meadow Wind Assisted Living facility. A granddaughter was by her side when she passed.

She was born on November 29, 1933, in Kansas City, KS to parents Virginia R. (Green) and Earl C. Henry and was the...

Jay Dee Kurt Lindstrom

Jay Dee Kurt Lindstrom

Jan 19, 2025

Jay Dee Kurt Lindstrom, 50, of Casper, WY passed away January 19, 2025. He was born September 1, 1974 in Baker, Montana. 

A full obituary will be available at a later time. 

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