OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries - Casper, Wyoming and the Surrounding Areas

Ruth Atkinson

Ruth Atkinson

Jan 4, 2024

Ruth Elaine Atkinson passed away peacefully on January 4th, 2024, surrounded by her children.  Ruth was born on June 3rd, 1945, to Allen Shambaugh and June Lytle in Buffalo, WY, the fourth child of six.  She grew up on a ranch just south of Buffalo. 

She and Warren (Bud) Carpenter married and lived in Cody where they had four children,...

Robert Anthony Schaff

Robert Anthony Schaff

Jan 3, 2024

 

Robert Anthony Schaff, age 78, passed away January 3, 2024, at Lifecare Center of Casper in Wyoming. He was born on February 16, 1945, in Dickinson, North Dakota to Antone and Barbara (Daum) Schaff. Dedication to his family and job as a master plumber played a significant role in shaping his life and leaving a lasting impact on those...

Gerald "Jerry" Quinlan

Gerald "Jerry" Quinlan

Jan 3, 2024

 

Gerald Lawrence Quinlan, whose name was vivaciously and swiftly corrected to “Jerry” upon every introduction, was born May 17th, 1936, in Casper, Wyoming, to John and Elizabeth (Bess) Quinlan. He was the baby of a family of seven. Although he spent much of his childhood living with his older siblings in Cheyenne, California, Washington, and Denver, his mother made certain...

Robert G. Rush

Robert G. Rush

Jan 2, 2024

Robert Guy Rush Sr., age 57, resident of Casper Wyoming, passed away on January 02, 2024.

Robert Sr. was born on April 6th, 1966, to his mother Terri Rush in Merced California. Robert lived his childhood in California raised by his Aunt Dawn. At age 17 Robert began a relationship with Jennifer Roach whom he would marry and have four children....

Larry A. Thode

Larry A. Thode

Jan 2, 2024

Larry A. Thode, age 85, of Casper, Wyoming, passed away January 2, 2024.

No services will be held at this time for Larry.

Derick C. Thomson

Derick C. Thomson

Jan 2, 2024

Derick Charles Thomson, 43, of Casper, Wyoming, passed away on January 2, 2024 in Casper.

Derick was born in Casper to Keith and Kitty Thomson. He graduated from Natrona County High School in 1998. He followed in his dad’s footsteps in the beer business at an early age, working his way up from mowing the lawn to a sales team...

Arthur Jesus O'Hearn

Arthur Jesus O'Hearn

Jan 1, 2024

Arthur Jesus O’Hearn, 12 months, passed away on January 1, 2024, in Aurora, Colorado. He was born December 7, 2022, in Casper, Wyoming to Kendra and Aaron O’Hearn and baptized on July 15, 2023. During his year on Earth, he brought joy to all who met him and was loved deeply by his family and community. Arthur was a gift in...

Gene Cyr

Gene Cyr

Jan 1, 2024

Gene Richard Cyr, age 84, of Casper, Wyoming passed away January 1, 2024 in his home watching TV. He was born May 4, 1939 in Fort Kent, Maine to Albert and Irene (Michaud) Cyr. Gene was enlisted in the United States Army in February of 1963 and was honorably discharged on January 28, 1965. He was a precision Machinist for...

Marianne Gettys

Marianne Gettys

Jan 1, 2024

  Marianne Gettys, 93, passed away on January 1, 2024, at Lifecare. Cremation has taken place. Interment will be held at Highland Cemetery in Casper.

  Marianne was born November 21, 1930, to Will H. and Anna Marie (Pasterski) Kendall in Butte, Montana. She moved to Sheridan as an infant where she graduated from Sheridan High School and attended Sheridan...

Edna Mae Farran

Edna Mae Farran

Dec 31, 2023

 

  Edna Mae (Burnett) Farran died peacefully in hospice care on December 31, 2023, following a brief battle with glioblastoma.

  Edna was born March 29, 1948 at U.S. Army Hospital, Munich, Germany to the late Wallace and Henriette (Marois) Burnett.  She grew up in Western Michigan, graduated in 1966 from Orchard View High School and attended Daniels...

John George Loutas

John George Loutas

Dec 31, 2023

John George Loutas, born on September 15th, 1939, in Casper, WY, joined his loving wife again when he departed this life on December 31st, 2023 in Gillette, WY, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories.

John was a remarkable man, known for his strength of character, his knowledge of many topics, his uncanny ability to remember dates and...

Verna Jean Tibbets

Verna Jean Tibbets

Dec 29, 2023

 

  Verna Jean Tibbets, 86, passed away on December 29, 2023 in Casper. She had been a long-time resident of Casper, after growing up in Sheridan where she met and married Raymond Keith Tibbets. Together they owned of a commercial janitorial business and she worked for local oral surgeons. Verna and Keith shared many years together enjoying family, children,...

Patricia Ann (Burgess) Bochmann

Patricia Ann (Burgess) Bochmann

Dec 28, 2023

Patricia Ann (Burgess) Bochmann was born August 2, 1928 to Willard W. Haines and Margurite (Rettalack) Haines in Casper, Wyoming. She passed away at the age of 95 Thursday, December 28, 2023 at Central Wyoming Hospice.

She was raised on the Haines Family Homestead on Coates Road at the base of Casper Mountain. This is where she started her love...

Loisalayne "Alayne" Smith

Loisalayne "Alayne" Smith

Dec 27, 2023

Loisalayne “Alayne” Smith, age 93, of Casper, Wyoming passed away December 27, 2023 at Garden Square Assisted Living under the care of Central Wyoming Hospice.

She was the only child born to George and Berniece (Bins) Leisinger on February 12, 1930 in St. Paul, Minnesota.

She graduated from Montreat in North Carolina College and went to Baylor University to...

Roberta J. Cestnik

Roberta J. Cestnik

Dec 27, 2023

Roberta “Bobbie” Jean Cestnik, 91, of Casper Wyoming, passed away peacefully on December 27th, 2023, at Central Wyoming Hospice. The Cestnik family would like to give special thanks to the staff at Central Wyoming Hospice and Transitions for the kindness and care they provided to her.

Roberta was born May 3rd, 1932, in Hartshorne, Oklahoma to Edna Mae and Elroy...

Brent Scoffield

Brent Scoffield

Dec 26, 2023

A full obituary is pending.  

Nanci Sue Cowgar

Nanci Sue Cowgar

Dec 25, 2023

Nanci Sue Cowgar, 77, of Casper, Wyoming, peacefully departed on December 25, 2023.Born on December 14, 1946, in Casper, Wyoming, Nanci became part of the loving family ofGordon Raab, Esther Guise, and later Marie Plumhoff. She attended Natrona County HighSchool and later dedicated herself to creating a warm and nurturing home, where she wasdeeply cherished by her family.

She was...

James Hughes DeWitt II

James Hughes DeWitt II

Dec 24, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James “Jay” DeWitt.  Jay, as he was known by everyone, met with his maker on December 24, 2023.  Jay had turned 77 on his recent birthday.

Jay was born on December 19, 1946 to James H. DeWitt and Anne Trello DeWitt in Casper, Wyoming.  Jay was the second born...

Larry Dale Forsberg

Larry Dale Forsberg

Dec 24, 2023

Larry Dale Forsberg, 53, of Bar Nunn, Natrona County, WY passed away on 12/24/2023 at the Central Wyoming Hospice and Transitions Kloefkorn Home.

Larry was the beloved son of Lawrence O. Forsberg, Jr., and Katherine Verline Davis, born in Casper, WY on 9/9/1970. He attended Natrona County High School, loving his time in Jazz Band, and he graduated in 1988....

Tyler Lee Thomas

Tyler Lee Thomas

Dec 20, 2023

 

Tyler Lee Thomas of Casper, Wyoming passed away suddenly on December 20, 2023.

Tyler was born in Casper, Wyoming to Amy Kiser and Lynn Thomas on April 29, 1992. He went to Natrona County High School and graduated in 2012. He went on to earn a certificate from Casper College in auto refinishing.  He worked as a welder for...

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