OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries - Casper, Wyoming and the Surrounding Areas
Kay Carolyn Kennedy
Jun 26, 2026
Kay Kennedy (Kay Carolyn Christoffersen) was born on April 20, 1931, to Holger and Marion Christoffersen at the Dahl House in Froid, Montana, during the Great Depression. She had two younger sisters, Corinne Margaret and Fay Marion. She attended Froid Public School, where she developed a lifelong love of reading and went on to read thousands of books, write hundreds...
Dorothy E. Jennings
Jul 8, 2026
Dorothy E. Jennings, 95, of Casper, WY passed away on June 8, 2026. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 17, 2026, in Highland Cemetery. Pastor Butch Capshaw will officiate.
A complete obituary will be posted when available.
Catherine Siler Swan
Jul 4, 2026
Catherine Swan, 87 passed on Saturday July 4, 2026. A full obituary will be posted when available.
A Memorial Service for Catherine will be held on Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 11 AM at Mt Hope Lutheran Church, 2300 Hickory St, Casper WY 82604.
Peggy Ann Hanson
Nov 26, 2025
Peggy Hanson, 73 passed on Tuesday, November 26, 2025. A full obituary will be posted when available.
A celebration of Peggy's life will be held Wednesday August 5, 2026 at Church of God of Prophecy, 2000 S. Washington St, Casper, 82601 at a time to be yet determined.
Austin Daniel Lingo
May 29, 2026
Austin Daniel Lingo, cherished son, devoted father, and loyal friend, passed away at his home on May 29, 2026, at the age of 30. Born on August 11, 1995, in Gillette, Wyoming, Austin graced this world with his warm smile and generous spirit, leaving an indelible mark on everyone fortunate enough to know him.
Austin was the beloved son of Angela...
Mary Walford
Jun 4, 2026
A Memorial Service for Mary Adele (Smith) Walford will be conducted on Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 11:00 am at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 2300 E 15th St, Casper, WY. Reception immediately following the service. Mary was born Oct. 9, 1929 in West View, a suburb of Pittsburgh, PA. Raised and educated in West View, after graduation from West...
Faris and Susan Cox
Jun 26, 2026
James Faris Cox (74) and Susan Horn Cox (69) died on Friday, June 26, 2026 outside of Casper, Wyoming in a tragic vehicle collision while en route to their cherished family home in Ennis, Montana.
Long-time Golden, Colorado residents, Faris and Susan were married for 44 blissful years and are survived by their two children: Griffin (Lynn) Cox and Catherine (Jared)...
John R. Marshall
Jul 12, 2026
John R. Marshall, 65, of Casper, WY passed away July 12, 2026, at Wyoming Medical Center. He was born January 4, 1961, in Lewistown, MT to parents, Elsie Mae (Turnbow) and Darrel Edwin Marshall. No formal services are scheduled at this time.
Gloria Abrego
Jul 11, 2026
Gloria Abrego, 78, of Casper, WY. passed away July 11, 2026 in Casper. Gloria was born December 5, 1947 in Mercedes, TX.
A full obituary will be available at a later time.
Jack R. Longnecker
Jul 9, 2026
Jack R. Longnecker, 93, of Casper, WY passed away peacefully on July 9, 2026. He was born on December 18, 1932, in Gillette, WY to parents, Maxine (Russell) and John Elmer Longnecker. Service details are pending at this time. A complete obituary will be posted when available.
Theodore "Ted" Louis Gilbert
Jul 5, 2026
Theodore “Ted” Louis Gilbert, 90, of Casper, Wyoming, passed away on July 5, 2026, in Casper. Ted was born in Laramie, Wyoming, to Carl and Nellie Gilbert on November 6, 1935. He graduated from University High School in Laramie in 1953 and went on to earn a B.S. in Agriculture and Engineering from the University of Wyoming. He worked as...
Jerald Byron Smethurst
Jul 4, 2026
Jerald "Pops" Smethurst 85, passed on Saturday July 4, 2026. A full obituary will be posted when available.
Ronald Ashenfelter
Jul 3, 2026
Ronald Albert Ashenfelter Sr., 79, of Casper, Wyoming, passed away peacefully at home on July 3, 2026.
Born on September 21, 1946, in Wichita, Kansas, Ronald was the son of Albert James Ashenfelter and Glenna Irene Thompson. Throughout his life, he was known as a hardworking, dependable man who dedicated his career to maintenance and geomatics. His dedication, reliability, and strong...
Eslyn K. Dolajak
Jul 1, 2026
Eslyn Kay Dolajak, 83, of Casper, WY passed away July 1, 2026. She was born September 3, 1942, in Belle Fourche, SD to parents, Margaret H. (Allan) and Jay L. Cooper. No formal services are scheduled at this time. A complete obituary will be posted when available.
Juanita Hill Miller
Jun 27, 2026
At her request, no services are planned for Juanita Hill Miller, who graduated from this earthly life to be in the arms of Jesus on Saturday June 27, 2026 at the age of 100 years and 5 months at the Life Care Center of Casper.
She was born Juanita Hill Kohne on 19 February 1926 to Mary Susan (Emswiller) and Floyd...
John S. Colistro
Jun 27, 2026
John Steven Colistro, born September 8, 1948, passed away peacefully June 27, 2026.
John leaves to cherish his memory, his wife Tresa Colistro; his children, Lynette Cole (Chris), Laura Drake, John Colistro ll (Shari), Shawn Owens, Candice Clem (Steve), and Jeanie Colistro (Shawna); his special nephew and best friend, "Lil Sal" D'Ambrosia, lll; siblings, Mickey D'Ambrosia (Sal), Anthony "Tony" Colistro (...
Kerstin Nichole Kern
Jun 25, 2026
Kerstin Nichole Kern left this world far too soon when she passed peacefully in her sleep on June 25, 2026, in Casper, Wyoming, leaving behind a family, countless friends, and a community whose lives will never be the same.
Some people quietly pass through this world.
Kerstin did exactly the opposite.
She stood just 4'7", although if you asked her driver's license, it...
Ruby Tricia Shurden
Jun 24, 2026
Ruby Shurden of Casper, Wyoming passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. A full obituary will be posted as it becomes available. There are no services planned at this time.
Lula J. Walthall
Jun 19, 2026
Lula J. Walthall, 90, of Casper, WY passed away peacefully on June 19, 2026. She was born on March 22, 1936. A complete obituary will be posted when available.
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