Obituaries

Jan 6, 2018

Jackie "Bruce" Spelts, known by most as "Bruce", passed away peacefully in his home on January 06, 2018, at age 59. Bruce was born July 22, 1958 in Sterling, Colorado to Wilbur and Chloe (Sturdivan) Spelts. He graduated in 1977 from Aurora Central High School (CO). He married Linda Lammers (Spelts) on July 7, 2007, taking on the role of...

Jan 6, 2018

William ‘Bill' Daniel Cowan, aged 76, passed away on 6th Jan 2018 in Casper. Bill was born in Douglas, North Dakota to John and Johanna Cowan, the 9th of 15 children. He played sports in high school, graduating in 1959 to join the US Army. After serving overseas, he returned to North Dakota to begin college. There he met and...

Jan 6, 2018

Roberta Jean Smith was better known as Nana or Bert by her friends and family. She was born to Robert William Covalt and Helen Lee (Speer) Covalt in Broadwater, Nebraska on May 10, 1933. Roberta married Walter Carl Smith of Norristown, Pennsylvania on December 23, 1954, in Minatare, Nebraska. They lived in many different places including Price, Utah; Powell, Wyoming;...

Jan 5, 2018

Jean Braunberger 82, beloved Mother left this world Friday, January 5, 2018, to be with her loving husband Irvin in Heaven. Jean was born in Jamestown, North Dakota on August 6, 1935, to Andy and Hilda Otto. She married Irvin Braunberger, the love of her life, at the home of Jake and Judy Braunberger on December 13th 1953. They were...

Jan 4, 2018

Theodore "Ted" E. Fisher, 54, passed away on January 4, 2018 in Casper, Wyoming. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, January 22, 2018 at Cornerstone Evangelical Church, 4100 Casper Mountain Road, Casper, Wyoming 82601 with Pastor Jack Olsen officiating. Memorial donations may be made in Ted's name to the church. Service

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Jan 4, 2018

Joann Eleanor (Knox) Schulenberg, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2018, after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. She had lived at Shepherd of the Valley Healthcare Community for the past five years, before being transferred to Central Wyoming Hospice, Kloefkorn Home on January 2, 2018. She was 86 years old. Joann was born in Forsyth, Montana on February 28,...

Jan 3, 2018

Stobie Burnell Isbell, 64, of Douglas, peacefully departed this world on January 3, 2018 in Casper, WY. This fisherman carpenter finally kicked the bait bucket, bit the sawdust, reached the end of his line, arrived at his last jobsite, bought the boat, cashed in his woodchips, was reeled in by the great fisher of men. On his last day he...

Jan 3, 2018

Bernice Jane Terrell Riley, born September 28, 1929 on a farm southeast of Torrington, Wyoming, passed on January 3, 2018. She was the 12th child of George Terrell & Carrie Jane Bucknole-Terrell. She was married to her beloved husband, Robert Edward Riley, on February 6, 1954 in Cheyenne Wyoming. Bernice and Bob moved to Casper in 1954. Bernice continued to...

Jan 3, 2018

Karen Underwood-Garduno, 51, of Casper, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 3, 2018. She was born in Casper on August 1, 1966 to Elmer and Doris Underwood. Growing up, Karen attended Grant Elementary, Dean Morgan JH and NCHS. Karen was a single mother of three boys. She graduated from Casper College, and continued on to earn her Bachelor's...

Jan 2, 2018

John "Jack" Keller passed away at his home in Casper, Wyoming on January 2, 2018. Jack was born on October 7, 1951 to Michael and Marlene Keller. He was raised and lived most of his life in Casper. He graduated from NCHS and worked 40 years for Northern Utilities, Kansas Nebraska, Kinder Morgan and Tallgrass Energy. He retired in 2014....

Jan 1, 2018

Arla Jean Howell, 94, passed away on January 1, 2018 in Casper, Wyoming. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, January 15, 2018 at the Oregon Trail State Veterans Cemetery in Evansville, Wyoming, with her nephew, Dan Ferguson officiating. A full obituary will follow soon. . Service

Monday, January 1, 2018 1:00pm

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Jan 1, 2018

Brett M. Hede died on January 1, 2018 at the age of 63 following a two year battle with cancer. He was born in Powell, WY and the family moved to Casper in 1961. In 1965 Brett joined the Casper Troopers and enjoyed performing with the corp until the end of summer in 1972. Following his graduation from Kelly Walsh...

Jan 1, 2018

Joanne was born May 24 1930 in Leechburg PA. to Albert and Ethel George. At a young age they moved to Lodge Grass MT. Then in late 1951 they moved to Casper WY. She worked as a cook for most of her life. She retired in 1995 from the Chefs Coop. Joanne loved spending time with her family, especially her...

Jan 1, 2018

Tera Shawn Gillett, born in Worland, Wyoming February 15, 1964, passed peacefully in her sleep, January 1, 2018. Tera lived a life of giving. She graduated from Natrona County High School in 1982 and from the University of Wyoming in 1986 and 1988 with degrees in Psychology and Social Work. Tera was also certified as a National Professional Bereavement Facilitator....

Dec 31, 2017

Peter (Pete) Beatty, 69, passed away on December 31, 2017 in Casper, Wyoming. Pete was born on February 26, 1948 in Hot Springs, South Dakota to Edward Zimmerman and Minnie Crowell. He spent his early childhood in New Castle, Wyoming. He moved to Casper after Minnie remarried and was adopted by George Beatty. Pete attended Westwood Elementary, Dean Morgan, and...

Dec 30, 2017

Audrey Susan Tait, 90, passed away on December 30, 2017 in Casper, Wyoming. She was born on March 14, 1927 in Ft. Washington, Wisconsin. Audrey loved plants and going gambling. She is survived by her daughter, Kim Balain of Casper, Wyoming; grandchildren, Roy Balain of Casper, Wyoming, Michael Henson of Mills, Wyoming; Dan Henson of Bar Nunn, Wyoming; Jessie Foote...

Dec 30, 2017

Loretta Juanita Penton born Loretta Juanita Raines to Carl and Mary (Bishop) Raines married Jack Leon Penton on September 5, 1952. Loretta was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and a longtime member of the Faith Assembly Church of Casper. She enjoyed crafts, traveling, fishing and camping with her husband and family. She especially loved the Big Horn Mountains. Loretta...

Dec 28, 2017

Johnny Ray Patterson, 64, passed away after a battle with lung cancer on December 28 2017, in Casper Wyoming. Johnny, or "John", was born June 8th, 1953 in Victorville California to Rosa (Combs) Flynn. He was raised by his mother and his stepfather Dwain Flynn. He had three siblings, David Patterson, Katie White, and Roland Flynn. He was raised in...

Dec 27, 2017

Cheryl Wright, 73, passed away on December 25, 2017 in Casper, Wyoming. Services are pending at this time. .

Dec 26, 2017

Ray Rosenthal, 83, of Cheyenne passed December 26th, 2017. Longtime Casper resident. Born April 23, 1934, in Williston, North Dakota, the son of Alfred and Louise Rosenthal. He married ZeldaMae Coward February 14, 1960 in Casper. Ray lived in North Dakota working in his folk's café and the farm. Ray moved to Casper, driving truck, True Drilling, Christensen Diamond Bits,...