OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries - Casper, Wyoming and the Surrounding Areas

Jerry Endresen

Jerry Endresen

May 30, 2026

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Jerry L. Endresen of Casper, Wyoming. Jerry was born October 8, 1953, in Gordon, Nebraska to Belva (Billie) and Vernon (Vern) Endresen. The family moved to Casper, Wyoming in 1959, where Jerry grew his family and career.

Jerry deeply respected law enforcement and dreamed of becoming a Police Officer, a dream...

Rosemarie Tipps

Rosemarie Tipps

May 27, 2026

Rosemarie “Tiny” Tipps, age 101, of Bozeman, Montana, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2026.

She was born on July 19, 1924, to Georgia and Frederick Harding in Oklahoma. Rosemarie attended the University of Oklahoma, where she majored in music, cultivating a lifelong appreciation for performance, culture, and the arts.

Rosemarie was a passionate supporter of her husband Ken’s football career at...

Lawrence Emmons

Lawrence Emmons

May 25, 2026

Lawrence “Larry” Emmons passed away on May 25, 2026, in Casper, Wyoming, at the age of 79.

Larry was born on December 17, 1946, in Red Bank, New Jersey, to Oliver and Rhoda. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps from 1966 to 1972. During his service, he received numerous honors including the National Defense Service Medal,...

Shannel C. Matula

Shannel C. Matula

May 24, 2026

Honoring the Life of Shannel Matula

Casper, Wyoming – Shannel C. Matula (Vaught), age 38, passed away unexpectedly on May 24, 2026, in Denver, Colorado, after a short illness and due to a medical complication that was not identified until it was too late. Her sudden departure has left her family, friends, and community heartbroken. Her legacy of love, warmth, strength,...

Carol Ann Vaughn

Carol Ann Vaughn

May 24, 2026

Carol Vaughn, 71 passed on Sunday, May 24,2026. A full obituary will be posted when available.

A Celebration of Carol's life is being planned for later in the year.

Laura Anne Bieze

Laura Anne Bieze

May 23, 2026

Laura Anne Bieze, 73, of Casper, passed away May 23, 2026. Laura was born November 24, 1952 in Spokane, Washington. 

An obituary will be available soon. 

Ruth Elizabeth Day

Ruth Elizabeth Day

May 23, 2026

Ruth Elizabeth Day, 82, fell asleep in death on May 23, 2026 in Casper, Wyoming. Ruth was born in Hayward, Wisconsin on January 31, 1944 to Sam Wood and Violet Viola (Cross) Wood.

On July 11, 1959, Ruth married Richard Day, they were married for 60 years. Richard and Ruth had one child together, Randy.

Ruth worked as a maid at the...

Richard "Rich" J. Holland

Richard "Rich" J. Holland

May 21, 2026

Richard Joseph Holland, age 86, passed away peacefully at home in Casper Wyoming on May 21, 2026. He was born on April 5, 1940, in Butte, Montana, and lived a life marked by faith, hard work, love, and devotion to his family and friends.

Rich was the beloved son of Richard “Dick” Holland and Gertrude (Stephens). He grew up on The...

Ashley Rose Jackson

Ashley Rose Jackson

May 15, 2026

Ashley Rose Jackson was born in Casper, Wyoming on August 21, 1999. She was ripped from our lives on May 15, 2026, in Casper. Ashley died a hero, protecting the one she loved the most, her son Will (lil’ Billy).

Ashley was a very talented photographer and was responsible for some of the most amazing, and creative photo shoots. She also...

James Cruz Reno

James Cruz Reno

May 14, 2026

James Cruz (Varela) Reno, 42, passed away on May 14th, 2026 in Casper Wyoming. He Was born to Cruz Varela-Duran and Donetta Reno in Casper Wyoming, on January 13, 1984. James led an active life filled with family, friends, and many activities and hobbies. He enjoyed gaming, collecting coins, had a great love for heavy metal music, the outdoors, and...

Deborah Lavering

Deborah Lavering

May 14, 2026

Deborah Lou Lavering passed away unexpectedly on May 14, 2026, in Casper. She was a loving wife, devoted mother, proud grandmother, and a cherished friend to many. Deb had a heart for others and a quiet strength that touched everyone who knew her.

Deb was born in Fort Smith Arkansas on October 25, 1960, to Thelma and Norman Williams. She was...

Katheryn Rae Gabrielson

Katheryn Rae Gabrielson

May 14, 2026

Katheryn Rae Gabrielson "Kathy" age 67 of Casper, Wyoming left us on her journey to heaven on May 14th 2026 in Casper, Wyoming.

Kathy was born in Hot Springs, South Dakota to proud parents, Robert and Myrna Reister on August 6th 1958. She attended schools in two different states before graduating at Kelly Walsh High School in 1977. She went on...

Marina Kraft

Marina Kraft

May 13, 2026

Marina Kraft, of Casper, Wyoming, passed away the morning of Wednesday, May 13, 2026. She was born to Roy and Carmella Caster on September 1, 1948 here in Casper. Marina will be laid to rest at Oregon Trail State Veterans Cemetery. There are no services planned at this time.

Kathryn "Kathy" L. Bjorklund

Kathryn "Kathy" L. Bjorklund

May 12, 2026

Kathryn Lou Bjorklund, 76, of Casper, Wyoming passed away late on May 12, 2026.

Kathy was born in Norfolk, Nebraska on January 17, 1950, to Waymond Clement Rohrer and Luella Maxine Rohrer, nee Sparr, at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. She was the middle child with an older sister, Jo Beth, and a younger brother, Waymond Douglas. She was a believer...

Frank Eugene Standlea

Frank Eugene Standlea

May 11, 2026

Frank Eugene Standlea, 73, of Casper, WY. passed away May 11, 2026. Frank was born January 6, 1953 in Rushville, NE. 

Doris I. Miller

Doris I. Miller

May 7, 2026

In His infinite wisdom, our loving Lord saw fit to call Doris home to His waiting arms on Thursday, May 7,2026, after graciously allowing her to attain the age of 92 years. Doris had lived with her family in her home in Casper for the last 45 years.

She was given the gift of life on October 6, 1933, in Milwaukee,...

Tammy Renee Smith

Tammy Renee Smith

May 5, 2026

Tammy Renee Smith passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2026 in Casper, Wyoming. She was born in Shawnee, Oklahoma on December 11, 1966 to Don and Brenda Whitney. There are no services planned at this time.

Royce Walter Brown

Royce Walter Brown

May 4, 2026

Royce Walter Brown, 83, of Casper, Wyoming, died on Monday, May 4, 2026 2:37 a.m. at Central Wyoming Hospice and Transitions Home. Royce was born in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, to Pauline and Walter Brown on May 25, 1942. He graduated from Mitchell High School in 1960. He went on to earn a bachelor’s degree from Kearney State College. He was then...

Mary E. (Peach) Eads

Mary E. (Peach) Eads

May 3, 2026

Mary E. (Peach) Eads, age 85, was born in Casper and passed away on May 3, 2026, with family members by her side day and night. She requested a grave side memorial service for friends and family that will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, June 12th at Highland Cemetery, block 164. Mary graduated from NCHS, Casper College and...

Nancy D. Bodenhamer

Nancy D. Bodenhamer

May 2, 2026

Nancy Deeann Bodenhamer, 61, of Casper, Wyoming, passed away unexpectedly on May 2, 2026. She was born on November 9, 1964, in Casper to James and Mary Bodenhamer.

Nancy was the youngest of three children. She is survived by her only son, James Anderson; her beloved racehorses Cassidy Brown, Dash, and Sis; her older sister, Cathy Bodenhamer; her older brother, George...

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