Obituaries

Nov 3, 2022

Vaughn Eugene Mettler Jr, 46, of Casper passed away on November 3, 2022 in Casper. 

 

Vaughn was born on December 19, 1975 in Wabash, Indiana.  His life journey brought him to Casper in 1994 and then to the Wyoming National Guard.  He met the love of his life, Angie Verow, and they were married in Casper on September 28,...

Nov 1, 2022

Nov 1, 2022

Reida Kay Schwamb, age 69, of Casper, Wyoming passed away peacefully on November 1, 2022. She was born to Reed and Dorothy (Stevenson) Boyles in Torrington, Wyoming on April 4, 1953, and was the oldest child of three siblings. Reida attended primary school in Craig, Colorado and later her family relocated to Powell, Wy where she graduated high school in...

Oct 31, 2022

  On December 16th, 1958, Brenda Lee (Gochenour) Umberger was born in Casper, WY to Violet “Mae” (Gochenour) Howard and Herb Mullinnex.  She was raised and nurtured from the time she was a young girl by her dedicated, kind and caring step-father, Paul Howard who she called “Dad”.  Brenda came into this world as a happy go lucky, gentle and...

Oct 31, 2022

  We lost Payton Douglas Borden on October 31, 2022. Payton was born September 27, 2007 in St. Paul, Minnesota. He was the shining light in his family with a smile that never ended. Even when he was in trouble, that nervous smile never faded, it often got bigger. His sarcasm was point on, and if you didn’t get it...

Oct 31, 2022

  Damond Michael McKinney was born to Roxine McKinney and Oscar (Butch) McKinney in Des Moines, Iowa on December 4, 1972. Damond passed away on October 31, 2022 in Casper due to unknown medical conditions. He spent his youth by his sister, Myeshea, and brother, Walter’s side helping them navigate through life as they grew up.

  Damond grew up...

Oct 30, 2022

Lawrence "Larry" Middaugh, 93,  of Casper passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2022. There are no services planned at this time.

Arrangements are under the care of Bustard and Jacoby Funeral Home, 600 CY Ave, Casper, WY 82601.

Oct 29, 2022

  Daniel Gary Griffitts 65 years old, of Casper, Wyoming, passed away on October 29, 2022.

  Daniel (Gary to those who knew him) was born in Douglas, Wyoming to Daniel and Bonnie Griffitts on February 21, 1957. He attended Kelly Walsh High School. He went on to earn a Certificate for Surface metal/non-metal Foreman from the State Mining Council...

Oct 28, 2022

Ione C. Braun, 97 ½ of Casper, Wyoming, passed away on Friday, October 28, 2022, in her home.

Ione was born on April 3, 1925, to Benjamin and Emma (Jeseritz) Warnke in Posen Township, Wood Lake, MN.

Prior to her first marriage to Earl Wilkening and until his death in 1969, Ione was an accomplished singer and played several instruments...

Oct 26, 2022

Frank “Pinky”  Ellis  was born in Casper WY, February 20, 1929, to Irish immigrants Frank and Brigid Nunan Ellis.  His father came from Ireland, sponsored by an uncle who owned a Wyoming sheep ranch.  In 1927 Frank returned to Ireland seeking a bride, met and married Bridie. . .by ship and train they arrived in  barren Casper, their new home...

Oct 26, 2022

Joanne Adabelle Eshelman, 83, of Casper passed on October 26,2022. A full obituary will be posted at a later date.

 

Arrangements are under the care of Bustard and Jacoby Funeral Home, 600 CY Ave, Casper, WY 82601.

Oct 25, 2022

  Mary Clare Smith died on October 25, 2022, in Casper at Central Wyoming Hospice at the age of 81 surrounded by her loving family.

  Mary was born on December 29, 1940, in Atkinson, Nebraska to Edward and Margaret Seger.  Her family moved to Newcastle and eventually to Casper where she met her husband, John (Jack) Smith. Mary and...

Oct 25, 2022

  Scott Kelland Smith, 63, of Casper, WY, passed away in the presence of loving family and joined his loved ones at the heavenly picnic table on October 25, 2022 in Casper, WY.

  Scott was born in Benson, MN to Evelyn and Vance Smith. He went to high school at Mound Westonka Senior High School and graduated in 1976....

Oct 24, 2022

  Our sweet Mom, Frances Pauline Schoenewald, age 88, of Casper, WY. Passed away peacefully on October 24, 2022, surrounded by family and friends, her faithful dog Angel, snuggled by her side. She will be deeply missed.  

  Frances was born in Hyattville, WY.  on July 20, 1934, to Harry Julian and Anna Emily (Ilg) Frederick.  She graduated from...

Oct 24, 2022

Oct 23, 2022

Larry Melvin Jones was born on June 11, 1936. He died October 23, 2022 surrounded by his family. Larry was born to Fern Naomi (Dixon) Jones and Melvin Howard Jones in Redfield, Iowa and moved to Perry, Iowa 6 weeks later. Larry attended Drake University and went on to obtain his Masters in Education Administration from UNC Greeley. Larry started...

Oct 22, 2022

Donald Ruhter, age 96, of Casper, Wyoming, passed away October 22, 2022.

A full obituary will be available shortly.

Oct 19, 2022

Lorne Erwin Hickok, age 99, of Casper, WY passed away on October 19th, 2022 in Wyoming Central Hospice Care in Casper.

Lorne was born in Atkinson, NE to parents Eugene and Mildred Hickok on August 15, 1923. He attended Atkinson High School and graduated in 1942. He joined the Navy in 1942 following Pearl Harbor. He spent his service years...

Oct 16, 2022

A full obituary is pending.

 

Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Bustard & Jacoby Funeral Home, 600 CY Avenue, Casper, WY 82601.

Oct 16, 2022

  Mary Jane Decker passed away October 16, 2022, after a lengthy illness. Mary was born November 24, 1928, to Arthur and Violoh Brossard in Mankato, Minnesota. Mary made her way to Wyoming where she married Gerald Decker in 1947. Gerald and Mary were married for 59.9 years and had three sons, Calvin, Thomas and Jerry Paul.

  Gerald and...