Obituaries

Vonna Firestone

Jun 6, 2017

Vonna L. Firestone, 83, of Casper, Wyoming, passed away June 6, 2017, of heart failure after a long illness. Vonna was the youngest of six children born in Nelson, Nebraska, on August 13, 1933, to Mable and Dio Holsteen. She attended Hastings College, in Hastings, Nebraska, for two years where she received an elementary school teaching certificate. She moved to...

Doris Huffaker

Jun 6, 2017

Doris Marie Cratsenberg Huffaker was born September 25, 1923 to Beulah (Sutton) and Lloyd Cratsenberg in Lincoln, Nebraska. She grew up in the Lincoln area and graduated from Bethany H.S. in 1942. She attended the University of Nebraska in Lincoln and was an avid Husker alum all her life. It was there in a square dance class that she met...

Sharon Proud

Jun 5, 2017

Sharon Sue Proud, 70, passed away on June 3, 2017 in Casper, Wyoming. No services will be held. Memorial donations may be made in Sharon's name to Central Wyoming Hospice, 319 South Wilson Street, Casper, Wyoming 82601. Charitable donations may be made to: Central Wyoming Hospice and Transitions 319 S. Wilson, Casper WY 82601 Tel: 1-307-577-4838 Email: cwhp@cwhp.org Web: http://cwhp@cwhp.org

Helen Kelly

Jun 5, 2017

Helen Kelly, 94, passed away on June 5, 2017 in Casper, Wyoming. Helen served in the United States Women's Army Corp as a 2nd LT during WWII. No services will be held per her request. Visitation

Tuesday, June 6, 2017 4:00pm - 7:00pm

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David Lewis

Jun 3, 2017

David Charles Lewis, 55, passed away on June 3, 2017 in Casper, Wyoming. Services are pending at this time.

Floyd Cochran

Jun 3, 2017

Floyd "Buddy" Dawayne Cochran, age 31, passed away at his home unexpectedly on June 3, 2017. Buddy was born on June 26, 1985 in Greenville, Texas. Buddy worked as a welder for many years in Sterling, CO and Casper, WY. Buddy was a loving father, husband, brother, uncle and friend to many people who loved him very much. He is...

Richard Niesen

Jun 3, 2017

Mr. Richard Niesen, 84, of Casper, Wyoming, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2017 in Casper. He was born on March 28, 1933 in Sterling, Colorado to Gottlieb and Lydia Niesen. After graduating from Sterling High School, Richard married the love of his life, Barbara Gould in Casper on March 10, 1957. Together they celebrated 60 years of marriage before...

Kenneth Deckert

Jun 2, 2017

Kenneth Frank Deckert, 73, passed away on June 2, 2017 in Casper, Wyoming. Services are pending at this time.

David Bevel

May 30, 2017

David Forrest Bevel was born August 10, 1963 to Karol and John Bevel in National City, California. David grew up in the San Diego and Los Angeles area and lived in Scotland for a year. He joined the Army in 1981 and was stationed in Germany. He worked as a truck driver for much of his life. He lived in...

George Rowland

May 30, 2017

George Rowland, 70, passed away May 30, 2017 at Shepherd of the Valley. George served in the United States Army. No services are planned at this time.

Shirley Volker

May 29, 2017

Shirley Dean Volker January 28, 1923 - May 29, 2017 Shirley passed away on Memorial Day, May 29, 2017 in Casper, Wyoming. She was born in Florence, Colorado, where she spent her first 10 years. Her family moved to Glenrock, Wyoming, where she graduated from Glenrock Parkerton High School. She graduated from California College of Commerce in Long Beach, California....

Gary Koschene

May 26, 2017

Gary Allen Koschene, 68, passed away May 26, 2017 in Casper. Services will be planned at a later date.

Rea Cassidy

May 26, 2017

Rea Kay Cassidy, passed away after suffering with the final stages of C.O.P.D. at Life Care Center of Casper, Wyoming on May 26, 2017. Rea would have been 82 July 27, 2017. Rea was born July 27, 1935 in Perkins County, South Dakota, to Maynard Kock and Ruth (Holty) Kock. Rea grew up in Hettinger, North Dakota and graduated from...

Stephen Bishop

May 25, 2017

Steve Bishop, 63, peacefully passed away on May 25, at his home in Casper, after a hard fought battle with cancer, he was surrounded by family. He was born July 1, 1953 in Greeley, Colorado to R.C. ‘Doc' Bishop and Gerrie Bishop. Steve was employed at DXP Enterprises in Casper, Wyoming for 20 years. As Steve would say, "I had...

Betty Grotha

May 25, 2017

Betty Jane Grotha (Malone) was born September 14, 1921 in Newburg, Missouri to Daniel and Wilhelmina Malone. She lIved in Newburg until she met a handsome soldier returning from WWII. Lawrence and Jane were married September 13, 1947 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. James, Missouri. They spent 61 years together on their farm north of St. James where...

Holly Shoemaker

May 25, 2017

Holly Ruth Shoemaker, 84, passed away May 25, 2017 in Casper. Graveside services for Holly Ruth Shoemaker, 84, will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 22, 2017, at the Glenrock Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation or the National Federation of the Blind. Charitable donations may be made to: National Federation of the Blind 200...

James Norman

May 24, 2017

James Leslie Norman, age 85, of Casper, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on May 24, 2017. He suffered with Lewy Body Dementia. He was born September 7, 1931 in Casper. He served four years in the United States Navy Submarine Service during the Korean War aboard the USS Medregal #480. He married Joan Miller Thanksgiving...

Richelle Lucus

May 24, 2017

Richelle Lucus, 53, passed away on May 24, 2017 in Converse County. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, May 29, 2017 at Bustard's Funeral Home. Richelle was born to Richard Lee and Gail Kerr on February 17, 1964 in Casper, Wyoming. She attended Natrona County High School and worked as a housekeeper. She loved traveling to...

Jean Hiemenz

May 23, 2017

Jean Hiemenz, 75, passed away on May 23, 2107 in Casper , Wyoming. No services are planned at this time.

Patricia Dunn

May 21, 2017

Patricia "Patty" Dunn, aged 77, died peacefully on May 21, 2017, with family by her side at the Central Wyoming Hospice Home in Casper, WY. Patty was born October 10, 1939, in Sisseton, South Dakota, the daughter of Leo and Esther (Olson) Stapleton. Patty grew up in Sisseton, South Dakota and graduated from Sisseton High School. After high school Patty...