Obituaries

James Elder

Nov 14, 2021

James Reuben Elder, 66, of Fort Laramie, WY, passed away at Wyoming Medical Center in Casper on November 14, 2021 after battling COVID.

James, or “JR” to those closest to him, was born on January 25, 1955 in Cherokee, IA, to Eugene Elder and Faye Nordstrom Elder.  After years of football glory, he graduated from Aurelia High...

Robert "Rob" Marnell

Nov 13, 2021

Born to Verl and Mary Jean Marnell in Kansas City, Missouri, Rob spent his early childhood in Kansas City, Kansas and Fresno California.  The family moved to Prescott, Arizona where Rob graduated from Prescott High School in 1970.  While pursuing further education at Northern Arizona University, Rob met his soul mate, Terri Jean Thomas.  Rob and Terri married on...

Sherrill Mitchell

Nov 12, 2021

Sherrill Mitchell (Sherry), former teacher, interpreter, and advocate for the deaf and blind, died peacefully in her sleep Thursday, November 12th, 2021 in Casper Wyoming with a smile on her face and a joy in her heart, knowing she was going to be with her lord and savior Jesus Christ.

Sherry was born in Lynn, Massachusetts, to...

Frank Padilla

Nov 11, 2021

Frank Padilla passed away peacefully in the early morning hours on Thursday, November 11, 2021 in his home in Casper, Wyoming where he lived with his wife Carolyn Lee Padilla of 24 years.

Frank was born on March 27, 1941 in Sheridan, Wyoming to Paul and Predicanda (Saaverdra) Padilla. Frank attended schools in Miles City, Montana and then worked...

Wayne Brauchie

Nov 10, 2021

Wayne Larry Brauchie, age 90, of Casper, Wyoming, passed away November 10, 2021.

A full obituary will be available at a later date.

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

David Witt

Nov 10, 2021

David “Dave” Witt was a Wyoming Native born in Douglas to Norma Baker and Lowell “Bus” Witt May 19th, 1949. In Elementary school, he moved to Casper with his family Robert, Linda (Cardwell), and Richard. He attended Dean Morgan, and graduated from NCHS in 1968. He married his high school sweetheart Linda Harris in 1969 and later had two...

Scott Spencer

Nov 10, 2021

Scott C. Spencer, 47, fought a valiant battle with Leukemia which came to a close on Nov. 10, 2021.

Scott was born December 27, 1973 in Pullman, WA to loving parents.

After Pullman, Scott and family lived in Colorado Springs, CO then in Bozeman, MT, where Scott graduated high school. After high school, he served...

Dorothy Smith

Nov 9, 2021

Dorothy A. Smith, age 89, of Casper, Wyoming, passed away November 9, 2021. Dorothy was born August 8, 1932 on a farm in Lynden, Washington to John and Aafjie (Noordoloos) Weeda. She relocated to Casper, Wyoming in 1956.

Dorothy worked as a salesclerk at Woolworth’s for 20 plus years before retiring in 1994. She has been a...

Marion Foschini

Nov 9, 2021

Marion Peggy Foschini, of Casper, Wyoming, passed away November 9, 2021.  A full obituary will be available at a later date.  Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Bustard & Jacoby Funeral Home , 600 CY Avenue, Casper, Wyoming 8260

A Memorial service will be held Saturday November 20, 2021 at 10:00 AM at The Fort Ministries, 4741...

Joan Sutherland

Nov 8, 2021

The family will hold private services.

Arrangements are entrusted to Bustard & Jacoby Funeral Home , 600 CY Ave. Casper, WY 82601.

Robert Bryson

Nov 8, 2021

ROBERT LEE BRYSON

SON, BROTHER, DAD, GRANDAD, HUSBAND, AND FRIEND

Birth January 8, 1951

Douglas Wyoming

Death November 8, 2021

Casper Wyoming

Bob was born in Douglas to Lee and Shirley Bryson where he grew up with a brother and three sisters. The family enjoying hunting, fishing,...

Robert "Bob" Ludgate

Nov 7, 2021

Robert (Bob) Earl Ludgate, age 87, of Casper Wyoming passed away November 7, 2021 at Wyoming Medical Center In Casper, Wyoming.

Bob was born in Cloquet, Minnesota October 15, 1934 to James and Margaret (Hawkins) Ludgate. His family moved to Wyoming in his teen years and he graduated from Midwest High School in 1954. He married Kleo...

Dietra Kessel

Nov 7, 2021

Dietra Mary Kessel, beloved daughter, wife, and mother was received into the arms of Jesus on November 7th, 2021 in Casper, Wyoming. She was born on August 26th, 1970 in Redondo Beach, California to Hienz (John) Dieter Smolij and Carolyn (Peck) Smolij. She grew up in Wickersham, Washington and attended Mount Baker High School graduating in 1988. She moved...

Cruz Paulsen

Nov 7, 2021

Memorial services for Cruz Cain Paulsen, 25, will be held on November 29th ,2021, at 11:00 am at Highland Park Community Church, 5725 Highland Drive in Casper Wyoming.

Pastor Darren Adwalpalker will be officiating.

Cruz was born on September 30th, 1996 in Douglas Wyoming. He passed away on November 7th, 2021 in Casper Wyoming in...

Wanda Atkinson

Nov 6, 2021

It is with great sorrow that we announce our beloved Wanda has passed away on Saturday, November 6, at Wyoming Medical Center due to complications from Covid.

Born in Vernal, UT, to parents, Gale and Priscilla Land, who were very surprised when baby ‘Wanda’ was born 5 minutes after her twin sister ‘Rhonda.’ Wanda was raised in...

David King

Nov 6, 2021

David John King was born on August 21, 1973 in Montpelier, Idaho to Larry and Betty Colleen (Walton) King and raised in Cokeville, WY.

David attended Cokeville High School where he wrestled but could usually be found working on the ranch for Ray Carter or hunting. David graduated from Cokeville High School in the early 90’s. After...

Janis Dawson

Nov 6, 2021

Janis Elizabeth Dawson, age 85, of Casper, Wyoming passed away November 6, 2021.

She was a loving wife to Ken Dawson and loving mother to Gayna Kuhl, Lori Bradford, and Michael Dawson.

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

Harold "Dave" McBride

Nov 5, 2021

A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Mon. Nov. 15, 2021 at the Casper Seventh-Day Adventist Church.

Arrangements are entrusted to Bustard & Jacoby Funeral Home , 600 CY Ave. Casper, WY 82601.

Peggy Marton

Nov 5, 2021

A full obituary and photo pending.

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

Chris Montoya

Nov 5, 2021

Chris Jasper Montoya, 53, resident of Rawlins passed away on November 5th, 2021. He was born August 19, 1968 in Rawlins, Wyoming to Nancy Montoya. Chris had two children; son Dante Sebastian Sellars (Stormie);  Daughter, Zandra Rose Houston; granddaughter, Willow Raign Sellars; and special niece’s Elaine, Elisha, Lorena, Shaliah, Yvette, Amy Jo and Alexis. Chris enjoyed spending time with...