OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries - Casper, Wyoming and the Surrounding Areas

Charlaine Austin Baskett

Charlaine Austin Baskett

Jan 3, 2026

Charlaine Baskett, 100, of Casper, passed on Saturday, January 3, 2026. A full obituary will be posted when available.

A service of remembrance will be held on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 10:30 AM at St Marks Episcopal Church, 701 S. Wolcott St, Casper WY 82601.

Vicky Kay Produit

Vicky Kay Produit

Jan 5, 2026

Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Fri. Jan. 30, 2026 at Bustard & Jacoby Funeral Home with a reception to follow in Bustard's Reception Center. She will be laid to rest in Oregon Trail Veterans Cemetery.

A complete obituary will be posted when available.

Woody Lee Bertz

Woody Lee Bertz

Jan 4, 2026

Woody Bertz, 69 passed on Sunday, January 4, 2026. A full obituary will be posted when available.

A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 1:00 PM at Bustard and Jacoby Funeral Home, 600 CY Ave, Casper, WY 82601. Burial will immediately follow in Highland Cemetery.

Peggy Diane Schmidt

Peggy Diane Schmidt

Jan 4, 2026

Peggy Schmidt, 73 of Casper passed on Sunday January 4, 2026. A full obituary will be posted when available.

Ralph Burger

Ralph Burger

Dec 30, 2025

Born in Berlin, Germany, February 17, 1933 , Wolfgang Julius Burger , at age 6 immigrated to Wyoming with his parents fleeing the Holocaust. As naturalized citizens, the family changed their name to Burger and he became known by the American version of his name Ralph . The family ran a small neighborhood grocery store on S. Jackson St. And...

Irwin E. Case

Irwin E. Case

Dec 29, 2025

Irwin Elmer Case, also known as Dick, Dad, Daddy, Dickie, Papa and Grandpa, was born on March 27, 1955, in Casper, Wyoming to Daisy and Ora Williams. Irwin passed away peacefully on December 29, 2025.

Irwin loved fishing, rattlesnakes, looking for arrowheads, making bullet sinkers, exploring the outdoors, and seeing the local wildlife, or “the hoodlums”, as he would say.

Most of...

Kathy J. Christopherson Medford

Kathy J. Christopherson Medford

Dec 28, 2025

Service details are pending at this time. A complete obituary will be published when available.

Carol Elaine Gerhardt

Carol Elaine Gerhardt

Dec 27, 2025

Carol Elaine Gerhardt, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2025, in Casper, Wyoming, at the age of 77. Born on July 6, 1948, in Chadron, Nebraska, she was a shining light to all who knew her.

Carol dedicated over 25 years of her career to the Natrona County School District, serving as an Administrative...

John Joseph "Jack" Kearns

John Joseph "Jack" Kearns

Dec 26, 2025

The family of John Joseph (Jack) Kearns, is saddened to announce his death on December 26, 2025, in Casper, Wyoming from complications associated with gastric antral vascular ectasia (GAVE Syndrome). Born August 31, 1939 in Akron, Ohio to Dorothy (Dane Davidson) and Thomas P. Kearns, Jack was raised a Catholic but became a skeptic of religion by the time he...

Jack Allen Loraas

Jack Allen Loraas

Dec 26, 2025

Jack Allen Loraas, 63, passed away on December 26, 2025, in Casper, Wyoming. Born on January 28, 1962, in Hardin, Montana, Jack grew up with a natural talent for fixing anything he touched. He graduated from Natrona County High School in 1980 and later completed training at Cheyenne Aero Technical, becoming a certified aeronautic mechanic. His skill, curiosity, and work...

Julie A. Brown

Julie A. Brown

Dec 24, 2025

Julie Ann Brown passed away peacefully on December 24, 2025. Born on August 28, 1951, Julie was known for her warmth, generosity, and the undeniably caring spirit she brought into the world. Her life was a testament to love, resilience, and the deep connections she formed with everyone fortunate enough to know her.

Julie will be lovingly remembered by her devoted...

Mark Steven Farrar

Mark Steven Farrar

Dec 24, 2025

Mark Farrar, 69, born January 11, 1956. Has passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2025. 

A full obituary will be posted when it becomes available.

W.C. Mapp

W.C. Mapp

Dec 23, 2025

W.C. Mapp, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2025, at the age of 79. Surrounded by the family he adored, W.C. left behind a legacy of service, athletic excellence, and a heart that knew no bounds.

Born on October 5, 1946, in Newton, Mississippi, to R.W. and Fannie Ree Mapp, W.C. moved to Casper as a young boy. It was here...

Martin "Mac" James Goss

Martin "Mac" James Goss

Dec 22, 2025

Martin James Goss was born on the 3rd of November 1955 in Casper, Wyoming to Audrey McQuilkin Goss and Glenn Ira Goss. He was followed by his sister Carol, and his brother John.

He spent the first 17 years of his life roaming the plains of Wyoming with his family looking for rocks (and horny toads) and spending a good amount...

Kelli Kathileen Salinas

Kelli Kathileen Salinas

Dec 21, 2025

Kelli Kathileen Salinas, affectionately known to many as Kelli Kathileen Meadows, Senator, Schmell, and Kel, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2025, in Casper, Wyoming. Born on March 6, 1985, in Clackamas, Oregon, Kelli was a beacon of light in the lives of all who knew her.

Kelli's journey was met with challenges, particularly when she was diagnosed with Diffuse Large...

Kurt Massaryk Zajic

Kurt Massaryk Zajic

Dec 20, 2025

Kurt Masaryk Zajic, 72, of Casper Wyoming, passed away on December 20th, 2025, in Casper.

Kurt was born in Lawrence, Kansas to William and Patricia Zajic on May 2nd, 1953. Due to his father's work, Kurt's family moved often. They came to Casper when Kurt was in his younger teenage years. Kurt attended Dean Morgan junior high and then Natrona County...

Bonnie Lee Harbarger

Bonnie Lee Harbarger

Dec 20, 2025

Bonnie Lee Harbarger, 82, of Casper, Wyoming passed away December 20, 2025 at Life Care Center of Casper. She was born July 7, 1943 in Casper, Wyoming to parents, Velma E. (Patnode) and Theodore R. O'Neill. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wed. May 27, 2026 at Bustard & Jacoby Funeral Home.

Ralph "Ed" Edward McKnire

Ralph "Ed" Edward McKnire

Dec 16, 2025

Ralph "Ed" Edward McKnire, 82, of Casper passed away Dec. 16, 2025 due to many illnesses and age. He was born Mar. 8, 1943 in Lewistown MT to parents, Altha Mae (Carrell) and Ralph Edward McKnire.

Ed graduated from Thermopolis High School and was unable to serve in the military due to health reasons. He worked for Halliburton for many years...

Ophelia "Mac" Vondra

Ophelia "Mac" Vondra

Dec 15, 2025

Ophelia “Mac” Vondra, 91, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2025. A dedicated nurse and a tireless caregiver, Mac’s life was defined by her service to others and her adventurous spirit.

Mac was born in Hot Springs, SD, on June 28, 1934, to William and Anna (Sheldon) Norris. She spent her early years in Hot Springs and attended country school through...

Clarence Bruce Phillips

Clarence Bruce Phillips

Dec 13, 2025

Clarence “Bruce” Phillips, son of C.H. “Red” and Mildred Phillips, passed away in his home on December 13, 2025. He spent his last night surrounded by his wife and stepchildren and knew that he was loved dearly.

Bruce was born on April 11, 1936, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He grew up with his parents and brother, Charlie, in Centralia, Illinois where he...

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