Michael C. Brainard
May 31, 2024
Michael Charles Brainard, Mike, age 69 of Casper, Wyoming, passed away on May 31, 2024 at Wyoming Medical Center.Michael was born in O'Neill Nebraska to George and Esther Brainard on May 26, 1955. He went to high school at Natrona County High School and graduated in 1974. He worked for McIntosh Construction as a truck driver and heavy equipment operator...
Wesley Llewelyn Baldwin
May 29, 2024
Wesley Llewellyn Baldwin: Age 80 Born: June 10, 1943 Died: May 29, 2024 of Casper, Wyoming peacefully passed away at Central Wyoming Hospice, surrounded by his daughter and grandchildren.
Wesley was born in Los Angeles, California to (Frank B Baldwin) and Jessie W. Wesolowski on June 10, 1943. A few years later, his...
John E. Japp, Sr.
May 28, 2024
John E. Japp, Sr., age 88, of Bar Nunn, WY, passed away on May 28, 2024, in Spearman, TX. He was born on February 18, 1936, in Gillette, WY, to Ernest and Elsie (Schuett) Japp.
John is survived by his three children: John (Penny) Japp, Jr. of Gillette, WY, Jacqueline (Chris) Brewer of Newport News, VA, and Julie (Scot) Martin of...
Lloyd Thomas Smith
May 24, 2024
Lloyd Thomas Smith, 82 of Casper Wyoming, passed away on May. 24th of 2024 at Shepherd of the Valley. This has been his home since 2018.
He was born in Weld County Colorado to his parents, George Smith and Pearl Lynn Smith. He had completed 9 years of schooling, In 1961 Lloyd joined the Army National Guard. Once out of the...
Vaughn Curtis Beasley
May 22, 2024
Vaughn Curtis Beasley, 33, of Casper, Wyoming passed away on Wednesday May 22, 2024. Vaughn “rode the lightning,” same as he lived his life.
Vaughn was born in Gillette, Wyoming to Duane Beasley and Melissa Mallak on July 6, 1990, who later separated.
He started his schooling in Casper, Wyoming, where he went to Evansville Elementary and moved to Rapid City, where...
Mike Miracle
May 20, 2024
Mike Miracle, 86, of Casper, passed away May 20, 2024. A full obituary will be available at a later date.
Daniel Manson Wood
May 20, 2024
There may finally be some Walleye left for the rest of you because, unfortunately, Daniel “Dan” M. Wood passed away on May 20th 2024 from natural causes. Dan was born in Grand Junction, Colorado, and grew up in Missoula, Montana, but Wyoming was where he chose to make his home. He was an avid outdoorsman who was happiest in...
Miguel Angel Rocha
May 20, 2024
Miguel Angel Rocha, age 38, passed away on the evening of Monday, May 20th, 2024, at Banner Wyoming Medical Center in Casper, Wyoming.
Miguel was born in Los Angeles, California to Maria Elena Verdin and E. Rocha on December 1st, 1985. Miguel graduated from Azusa High School in 2003. A few years later, in February 2007, Miguel and his family...
Brian T. Gatza
May 18, 2024
BRIAN THOMAS GATZA, age 68, of Casper, Wyoming, passed away after a lingering illness on May 18, 2024, at the Northern Colorado Medical Center in Greeley, Colorado.
Brian was born in Bay City, Michigan, to Harold John Gatza, Sr. and Norma Anne Gatza nee Moquin, on July 5, 1955. He graduated from Bay City Central High School in 1974. He briefly...
Randle L. Belt Jr.
May 18, 2024
Randle Logan Belt, Jr.
August 2, 1964-May 18, 2024
Randle Belt died peacefully at home May 18, 2024, after a valiant battle with cancer.
Born and raised in Casper, WY, Randle grew up with four older sisters who included him in everything from dance classes to playing dress up. He was a ladies man due to all the lessons he learned...
John "Dale" Leatham
May 17, 2024
John “Dale” Leatham, 74, of Casper, Wyoming, passed away on May 17, 2024, in Denver, CO.
Dale Leatham was born in Logan, Utah, to Louis Halverson Leatham and Roma Pitcher Leatham on January 13, 1950. After his parents passed away when he was two years old, he was welcomed into the family of Dennis and Joy Pitcher. He graduated...
Danae Genzler
May 16, 2024
Danae M. Genzler of Casper, WY passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024. A full obituary will be posted once it becomes available. There are no services scheduled at this time.
Zion Reign Baca
May 15, 2024
Zion Reign Baca entered this world into the loving arms of his parents on March 6, 2024 at 5:22pm in Casper, WY. He went to be with the Lord, May 15, 2024. Zion is the son of Jeremy Baca and Adreanna Pangus. During his short time on earth all he knew was love. The love of his Mommy and Daddy,...
Kathryn Marie Lam
May 15, 2024
Casper native, Kathy Lam,76, passed away at Converse County Memorial Hospital in Douglas due to cardiac problems. Glen, her husband of 56 years, was by her side.
Kathy was born the first child of Katie and Eugene “Swede” Brummond on June 16, 1947. In 1954, the family moved to the then new Meadow Park neighborhood in West Casper. There Kathy grew...
Lene'a R. Brown
May 14, 2024
In loving memory of Lene'a Rene Lee Brown.
It is with profound sadness that we announce the tragic passing of Lene'a Brown on May 14th 2024.
Lene'a what's up beloved daughter, sister, friend, and student who's vibrant spirit and kind heart touched the lives of all he know her.
Lene'a was a student at Natrona County High School where she excelled at everything...
Joan E. Carpenter
May 13, 2024
Joan Ellen (Joni) CarpenterDecember 4, 1939 - May 13, 2024Joan E. Carpenter of Kaycee, Wy, passed away on May 13, 2024 in the loving care of Central Wyoming Hospice & Transitions. She was loved and adored by many.Joni was born in Upland, PA on Dec. 4, 1939 to Fred E. Woodring and Ellen A. Woodring. She was raised in PA...
Rex W. Hartford Sr.
May 10, 2024
Friday night, May 10th, at 8:40 pm the journey of a lifetime came to a peaceful and resolute end for Rex Hartford Senior. His body finally catching up to his broken heart; broken from the loss of his lifelong companion of 75 years. Bessie, his wife of almost 70 years, and our mother, who passed away four months earlier. He...
Maxine Hazel (York) Moore
May 8, 2024
Maxine Hazel (York) Moore, age 76, passed away peacefully May 8, 2024 after a courageous 4 year battle with ovarian cancer. She was born June 6, 1947 in Douglas, Wyoming to Walter and Hazel York. Maxine attended and graduated from Douglas High School in 1965, where she had the prestigious honor of being crowned “Miss Merry Christmas.” Following high school,...
Leslie Ann Murtagh
May 7, 2024
Leslie Ann Bundy Murtagh, APRN passed away May 7, 2024, at her home in Casper, Wyoming…
It was an overcast, balmy 42 degrees on a Friday afternoon on January 22, 1954. There was a slight breeze of 40 mph. Leslie Ann, the much-anticipated daughter of Wayne L. and Joanne (Breckenridge) Bundy, made her appearance. Thus began the adventure filled and successful...
Robert William Forsberg
May 7, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of a cherished husband, devoted father, and pillar of our community, Robert William Forsberg. Bob passed away Tuesday, May the 7th, 2024 surrounded by his loved ones. Bob's life was a testament to love, service, and unwavering dedication to family, country, and the well-being of others.
On May 4th, 1977, Robert...
