OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries - Casper, Wyoming and the Surrounding Areas
Margaret Lola Johnson - Ayres
Oct 21, 2024
One of God’s angels, here on earth, has been called home. Margaret Lola Johnson-Ayres passed from this world on October 21, 2024.
Margaret was born to Frank & Mary Johnson, November 3, 1947, in Helena Montana. She was raised on a dairy on the Masonic Home Ranch with her brother & sister and graduated from Helena High School in 1965.
Shortly after...
Jeffery David Hede
Oct 21, 2024
Jeffrey David Hede (Jeff), 49, of Casper, Wyoming passed in his sleep on OCTOBER 21, 2024 due to liver failure. The unexpected loss has left his family shocked and deeply saddened.
Jeff was born on September 03, 1975 to Judi Blair in Casper.
Jeff Hede is survived by his Wife, Natalie Hede of Casper, Wyoming daughter Ashley Gilstrap and mother in law...
Veronica Christine Burks
Oct 21, 2024
Veronica Christine Burks, lovingly known as "Christy, "passed away peacefully on October 21, 2024 in Casper, Wyoming, at the age of 59, just four days after celebrating her birthday. Born on October 17, 1965, Christy dedicated her life to her family, leaving a legacy of selflessness, strength, and love.
Christy was a devoted mother, grandmother, daughter, and sister. Her selfless nature...
Leon Emery Cox
Oct 20, 2024
Leon E. Cox passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024. A full obituary will be posted when available. There are no services planned at this time. A Celebration of Life will take place at a later date.
Gary Brown
Oct 20, 2024
Gary Glenn Brown, 67, passed away on Sunday, October 20th, 2024 with his daughter and son-in-law by his side in the comfort of his own home in Casper, Wyoming. Born on May 11th, 1957 in Cheyenne, Wyoming to Richard and Carol Brown, Gary was known for his strength and resilience throughout his life. Gary attended and graduated Molalla High school...
Loretta Lea Holt
Oct 16, 2024
Loretta Lea Devoe Holt, 77, passed away on October 16, 2024, with her daughter by her side in Casper, Wyoming. Born on November 18, 1946, Loretta was known for her strength and resilience throughout her life. Loretta, alongside her first husband, Bob, was the co-owner of Devoe Contracting from 1972 until 1990. She loved books, puzzles, jigsaw puzzles, and crossword...
Judith "Judi" K. Van Rensselaer
Oct 15, 2024
Judith K. Van Rensselaer, 81, of Casper, Wyoming, passed away on October 15, 2024 in Casper, Wyoming.
Judi was born in Lincoln, NE to Harold H. and Gertrude M. Link on November 28, 1942. She went to Natrona County High School in Casper and graduated in 1961.
She is survived by her Husband Arthur W. Van Rensselaer, Children, Todd S. Van Rensselaer...
Karin RH Horn
Oct 14, 2024
Karin RH Horn, 73, of Casper WY passed away in her home on October 14, 2024. Karin was born and raised in Wurzburg Germany on November 12, 1950. She graduated college in Wurzburg. It is in Wurzburg Germany that she met and married her husband, Vincent Horn. In 1973, she immigrated to the United States of America and became a...
Herbert Leon Sanders
Oct 13, 2024
Herbert Leon Sanders, 91 of Casper, Wyoming, went home to Jesus peacefully on October 13th, 2024.
Leon was born on August 26th, 1933, in Fairview, Missouri to Violet Mae and Carl Dean Sanders. Leon’s childhood shaped his life as a loving son, husband and father grounding him in a commitment to service to others. Leon served honorably with D Battery, 66th...
Byron Henry Brater
Oct 13, 2024
Byron Henry Brater was born on October 2, 1935 in Iowa City, Iowa. He was the oldest son of George L. and Evelyn (Crow) Brater. He was soon joined by two siblings, Bob and Beverly. Byron proudly served his country in the Army from June 1954 to June 1957. He was stationed in Alaska and San Francisco. He...
Sandra Kay Syvertson
Oct 13, 2024
Sandra Kay Syvertson, 73, of Casper, Wyoming, passed away on October 13, 2024, in her home surrounded by family.
Sandy was born in Casper, Wyoming, to Robert Rudolph Olson and Eunice Eva Olson on September 11, 1951 and graduated from Natrona County High School. She worked as an Education Support Specialist for the Natrona County School District for over 20 years,...
Lylia Kirkpatrick
Oct 12, 2024
Lylia Kirkpatrick was born September 3, 1931, to Ella Banks Graham and Lyle Olean Graham in Cowley, Wyoming. She joined all of her family in heaven on October 12, 2024, in Casper, Wyoming.
Lylia was one of five children with siblings, Ella Eugenia, Lillian, William Kieth, and Donald Ray. These five siblings were particularly close with working together, playing together, and...
Mary Loutas
Oct 10, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Mary Loutas, who peacefully departed this life on her 95th birthday, October 10th, surrounded by her loving family. Mary was a woman of boundless warmth, unwavering devotion, and generosity—a beacon of love to all who knew her. Her family, friends, and community will...
William R. Wernsmann
Oct 6, 2024
William Ralph Wernsmann September 12, 1951-October 6, 2024
Funeral Service will take place 10am at First United Methodist Church
302 E 2nd St
Casper, WY 82601
Friday, October 18th, 2024
William Ralph Wernsmann, 73 years old, of Casper Mountain, Wyoming, left this earth peacefully and quietly on October 6th, 2024, while Elk hunting with his beloved nephew Scott Wernsmann in the Bates Creek area of...
Lillian May Rogers
Oct 6, 2024
Lillian May Rogers died peacefully at the Hospice Kloefkorn building on Sunday October 6th, 2024, at 7:50 AM after four days of palliative care at Banner Medical Center and Hospice for a severe inoperable brain bleed. Prior to then she resided at Casper Mountain rehab from August 7th, 2024, following a week-long stay at Banner after...
Colttin Keith McCoy
Oct 4, 2024
Colttin McCoy (Colt) 20, of Casper WY passed away on October 4th, 2024, in Loveland Colorado due to an auto accident.
Colttin was born on May 5th, 2004, in Casper WY to Greg and Tara McCoy. He spent much of his childhood in Great Falls, Montana. Colttin came back to Casper, WY in his late teen years where he did attend...
Jacqueline Claire Desmarais
Oct 3, 2024
Jacqueline Claire (Fontaine) Desmarais, age 87, of Glenrock, Wyoming, peacefully passed away surrounded by her family at Transitions LifeCare Hospice Facility in Raleigh, North Carolina on October 3, 2024.
Jackie was born August 25, 1937 as the 7th of 9 children to Donat and Rose (Motard) Fontaine in Weedon, Quebec Canada. She was born into a farm family and has often...
Robert Gustafson
Oct 2, 2024
Robert John Alfred went home to Jesus on October 2, 2024, at age 90. Services will be held at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church Friday October 11th at 10 AM with a private internment to follow.
Robert was born to Laufey and John Alfred Gustafson on June 25, 1934, on the Gustafson Farm near Milton, North...
Robin Eileen Miller
Oct 1, 2024
Robin Eileen Miller
10-10-63/ 10-01-24
Our beloved Robin was called home on Tuesday, October 1st at Banner Medical Center, after she finally had succumbed to her illnesses.
Robin was born in Rawlings WY, to Myrna Ammons. Throughout her childhood she had lots of fun and some trying times that led her little family to Douglas WY. Robin went on to complete and graduate...
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