OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries - Casper, Wyoming and the Surrounding Areas

Betsy Jane Cooan

Betsy Jane Cooan

Dec 7, 2025

Betsy Cooan passed on Sunday December 7, 2025 at her residence. A full obituary will be posted when available. 

Betsy will be laid to rest with her husband Lawrence "Larry" Cooan at Oregon Trail Veterans Cemetery.

Suzanne Maureen Stewart

Suzanne Maureen Stewart

Dec 8, 2025

Suzanne Stewart, 91, passed on Monday December 8, 2025. A full obituary will be posted when available.

A celebration of Suzanne's life will be held next summer after the weather improves.

Richard "Rich" Wilkes

Richard "Rich" Wilkes

Dec 5, 2025

Richard D. "Rich" Wilkes, age 78, of Casper, Wyoming, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025, at Banner Wyoming Medical Center due to complications following a fall.

Rich was born on June 10, 1947, in Omaha, Nebraska, to Robert C. and Mary E. Wilkes. He grew up in Omaha and was an accomplished athlete at Benson High School, excelling in both...

Helen Marie Facinelli Wolff

Helen Marie Facinelli Wolff

Dec 5, 2025

Helen Marie Facinelli Wolff, 87, well known Casper educator, passed away December 5, 2025 at Wyoming Medical Center.

Helen was born March 18, 1938 at the Bishop Randall Hospital in Lander, Wyoming, to prominent Fremont County ranchers, Jim and Marie (Presgrove) Facinelli. She was reared on the family ranch six miles south of Lander, and graduated from Fremont County Vocational High...

Judy Catchpole

Judy Catchpole

Dec 4, 2025

        It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce Judy Simonton Catchpole, 81, of Casper, Wyoming, passed away on December 4, 2025, at Central Wyoming Hospice from heart and stroke complications. Judy’s funeral will be held on Monday, January 5, at 11:00am at the First United Methodist Church in Casper, Wyoming.

       Judy loved people and...

Tyler George Allen Buslett

Tyler George Allen Buslett

Dec 2, 2025

With heartfelt sadness and so much love, we say goodbye to Tyler George Allen Buslett who left us far too soon on December 2, 2025. Tyler was born on September 9, 1990, leaving us with 35 unforgettable years we will carry in our hearts forever. While we wish we had longer with him, there’s no denying he made each and...

Marie J Wilson

Marie J Wilson

Dec 1, 2025

Marie Wilson, 87 passed on Monday December 1, 2025. A full obituary will be posted when available.

A Celebration of Marie's Life will be held on Thursday, January 15, 2025 at 1:00 PM at Bustard and Jacoby Funeral Home Reception Center, 600 CY Ave Casper, WY 82601.

Sherry Louise Johnson

Sherry Louise Johnson

Nov 29, 2025

Sherry Louise Johnson passed away on November 29 2025 in Casper, Wyoming after a long battle with rheumatoid arthritis. She was born on March 11, 1952 to Danny Wilber Stevens and Dorothy Lou Stevens, the 3rd of eight children. She is preceded in death by her father Danny and her brother Louis. She is survived by her mother Dorothy, her...

Johnetta "Johnnye" Louvenia Williams

Johnetta "Johnnye" Louvenia Williams

Nov 27, 2025

Johnetta "Johnnye" Louvenia Williams (nèe Rose), 80, of Casper, WY went to be with the Lord on November 27th. Johnetta was born in Middlesboro, KY to John Carl and Louvenia Fischer Rose on December 28th, 1944. She attended Powell High School and graduated in 1962. She went on to earn a nursing degree from All Saints Episcopal Hospital School of...

Peggy Ann Hanson

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.

James Irwin Stewart

James Irwin Stewart

Nov 25, 2025

James “Jim” Irwin Stewart was born on October 8, 1949, to Harold Lloyd and Evelyn Irene (Ewalt) Stewart.

Jim proudly served his country in the United States Navy during his early years, an experience that shaped much of his character and discipline.

He married Cindy Menuey, and together they welcomed two children, Thea and Mark. Though the marriage ended, Jim’s devotion to...

Timothy Paul Smith

Timothy Paul Smith

Nov 23, 2025

Timothy Paul Smith was born in Stanley, Wisconsin on October 17, 1952 and passed away on November 23,2025. He is survived by his wife Karen, his mother Therese, three sons Tim, Travis and Tyrell and twelve grandchildren.

Tim was a die hard Green Bay Packers fan all of his life. 

A Celebration of Life service for Tim will be held on Saturday...

Brian Dale Andress

Brian Dale Andress

Nov 22, 2025



Brian Dale Andress, age 67, of Casper, WY, passed away on November 22, 2025, in Minot, ND.

He was born in Peoria, Illinois on April 3, 1958, to Robert Andress and Mary (Rader) Andress. He attended Natrona County High School and went on to complete a career in the oil and gas industry.

Brian had a love for his family and friends...

Robert Lee "Bob" Brooks

Robert Lee "Bob" Brooks

Nov 21, 2025

Robert Lee “Bob” Brooks, 78, of Mills, WY passed away November 21, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 11, 1947, in Thermopolis, WY to parents, Hailvina (VaNoy) and Perley Brooks.

Bob was raised on his family’s ranch in Thermopolis and graduated from Thermopolis High School in 1966. He then served in the U.S. Army,...

Barbara Ellen LeMaitre

Barbara Ellen LeMaitre

Nov 20, 2025

In Loving Memory of Barbara Ellen LeMaitre (Adams, Berry)

March 30, 1947 – November 20, 2025

Barbara Ellen LeMaitre (Adams, Berry), born in Casper, Wyoming, was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose love and kindness touched everyone she met. She shared a beautiful life with her husband, Gene LeMaitre, and was the proud mother of Shannon Orr (Berry) and David...

Joseph "Joe" Martinez

Joseph "Joe" Martinez

Nov 19, 2025

Joseph “Joe” Otto Martinez passed away at his home in Edgerton, WY on November 19th 2025 at the age of 74.

He was born on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota on March 25th 1951. He was the beloved son of Ruth Warner and Antoine Martinez.

A proud Marine, he served his country in Vietnam and was honorably discharged as a...

Billy John Watson

Billy John Watson

Nov 18, 2025

Billy John Watson, 86, passed away on November 18, 2025, in Casper, Wyoming, after a long and fulfilling life.

Billy was born in Erick, Oklahoma, on January 7, 1939, to Lee Sanford Watson and Verda Alma (Phillips). He spent his early years on the family homestead, riding horses, pulling cotton bolls, and playing with his dog, Poochie. He was the youngest...

Billy Wayne Newport

Billy Wayne Newport

Nov 18, 2025

Billy Newport, 66, passed on Tuesday November 18, 2025. A full obituary will be posted when available.

Donald Eugene Puder

Donald Eugene Puder

Nov 17, 2025

Donald Eugene Puder passed away November 17th in Casper, WY at age 75. He was born January 9, 1950 at Memorial Hospital of Natrona County. He was the son of William and Marian.

He grew up in Casper and attended Westwood Elementary and CY Junior High. Don graduated from Natrona County High School in 1968. He worked for Gulf oil the...

Judy Kay Ruegsegger

Judy Kay Ruegsegger

Nov 17, 2025

Judy Kay (Daughters) Ruegsegger ,77, of Mills WY passed away on November 17th, 2025, in Casper Wyoming.

Judy was born in Winner, SD to Curt and Joann Daughters on Oct. 26, 1948. She graduated from Winner High School in 1967. Judy met the love of her life, Roger Ruegsegger, in 1978 and later married January 30, 1983. She worked for Walmart...

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