Obituaries

Jul 9, 2023

Dr. Elbridge Lee Brubaker, MD, a dedicated physician, and beloved member of the Casper community, passed away on July 9, 2023, at the age of 84. He was born on January 14, 1939, in Casper, Wyoming, to Elbridge and Sara Brubaker from Glenrock, Wyoming.

After completing his education at the University of Wyoming and graduating in 1961, Dr. Brubaker pursued...

Jul 8, 2023

Bobby James Finley aged 36 from mills WY passed away on 7/08/23. Bobby was born to Leslie Anne Finley and bobby gene Finley on 8/16/86. Bobby enjoyed fishing with his brother Corey and loved playing darts with his cousin and best friend Jeremy LaPlant. Bobby also enjoyed going to the mountains and hanging at the falls. He really loved sitting...

Jul 8, 2023

  Michael Evans “Mike” Whiting, age 78, from Casper, Wyoming, passed away on July 8, 2023, at Wyoming Medical Center.

  Michael was born in Provo, Utah to Leonard C. Whiting and Bessie A. Evans Whiting on April 23, 1945. He lived out his life as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

  After moving...

Jul 8, 2023

Duane McLain, age 89, of Casper, Wyoming passed away July 8, 2023.

Jul 8, 2023

 

Bobby Glenn Sandefer, Jr. of Bar Nunn, WY, passed away suddenly on July 8, 2023 in Casper. He was born on November 21, 1951 in Miles City, MT to Bobby Sandefer, Sr. and Maria (Onori) Sandefer. Having been born into an oilfield family, Bobby’s family moved regularly until they took root in Casper where he lived the rest of...

Jul 8, 2023

 

George Floyd Walker passed away July 8th, 2023, at 10:15pm. He was 76 years old.

George was born in San Diego, California to Robert Leroy Walker and Janet Martha Cundiff on February 12, 1947.  He went to high school at Orange Glen High and graduated in 1965.  He went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Biology from...

Jul 5, 2023

Donald Ross Pearson, passed away on July 5, 2023, leaving behind a life that will be cherished forever.Born on March 6, 1947, in the humble town of Leon, Iowa, Don's journey took him far and wide acrossthe western United States and the world, before he finally found solace in the picturesque landscapes ofCasper, Wyoming, where he took his last breath.Don's...

Jul 5, 2023

 

  Peggy Irene Hawley, 76, of Casper, WY went home to be with the Lord on July 5, 2023, surrounded by her family.

  Peggy was born to Loren and Verna Smith in Fredonia, KS on April 3, 1947. A homemaker, she also held management positions in collections, assisted living, and customer service during her career.

  Peggy dedicated...

Jul 4, 2023

Jul 4, 2023

 

  Mark Robert Shughart December 29, 1977-July 4, 2023 (age 45)

    Mark Robert Shughart, 45, left his earthly bonds July 4, 2023, at home with his loving family.

    He was born to William and Deborah Shughart, on Grand Forks air force base, on December 29, 1977. He spent most of his school years in Casper, Wy. Graduating...

Jul 4, 2023

Mari Annett Fochtman, 66, of Casper passed away July 4, 2023, following a lengthy illness. She was surrounded by her loving family at the time of her passing.

Mari was born May 20, 1957, in Caldwell, ID to parents Patricia (Kiser) and Mark Williams. She grew up in Caldwell, where she attended school.

Mari lived in several places and had...

Jul 4, 2023

 

Jody Nadine Knoell

1960 – 2023

Jody Nadine Knoell was born October 25, 1960, to Ody and Mary Jo (Quealy) Knoell in Rawlins, Wyoming.  At less than 6 months of age she moved to Lewellen, Nebraska with her parents and her 3-year-old sister, Bunny.

Growing up in Lewellen was everything a small, rural Nebraska village had to offer.  She...

Jul 1, 2023

Clyde R. Street, age 67, of Casper, Wyoming, passed away July 1, 2023.

 

Jun 30, 2023

Born: June 12, 1940, Worland, WYPassed away: June 30, 2023, Casper, WYDarrel passed away on June 30, 2023, at the age of 83, with friends and family at his side.Born to a farming family in Worland, WY, Darrel spent his childhood living and working on a sugar beet farm with his father, mother, and 2 brothers.After high school, he worked...

Jun 29, 2023

 

Ronald G Kraft, 76, of Casper, Wyoming, passed away on June 29, 2023, at Central Wyoming Hospice after a courageous battle with cancer. 

Ron was born September 9, 1947, in Sheridan, Wyoming to Donald and Irene Kraft. He graduated from Billings High School in 1966. He served his country in Vietnam where he earned a Bronze Star. Ron later...

Jun 27, 2023

 

In Loving Memory of

Courtney Louise Cook-Beall

Courtney Louise Cook-Beall passed away at the age of twenty-five years, surrounded by her immediate family, at Wyoming Medical Center on 06/27/2023. Courtney is survived by her two beautiful children, Brooklyn Beall and Conner Beall, as well as her husband Cory Beall, her brother Cody Cook, her father Craig Cook, and...

Jun 26, 2023

Cora Innes, a beloved member of the Casper, Wyoming community, flew to the angels on June 26, 2023. She was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut on May 8, 1932. Cora's dedication and unwavering commitment to her profession was evident throughout her career as a bookkeeper for Fleet Bed & Body for an impressive 26 years. Cora's passion for numbers and meticulous attention...

Jun 26, 2023

Dennis "Dean" Stephens, 94, of Casper passed on Monday, June 25, 2023. A full obituary and service information will be posted when available.

Jun 25, 2023

 

Keefer Sean Thomas, beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, and cousin, is forever 20 years old.

Born March 7, 2003. Keefer knew his contribution to this world was to make people laugh and his canny wit was readily available. Keefer’s best friends were his brothers, Macen and Weston Thomas. He enjoyed being outside in any capacity-hunting, fishing, camping, and so...

Jun 23, 2023

  Jacob Robert Baker, 33, of Casper, Wyoming entered God’s Kingdom on June 23, 2023.  He was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado April 14, 1990, to Walter and Cindy Baker. 

 Jake graduated from Natrona Country High School in 2008, where he excelled in track competing in triple jump. Upon graduation, Jake worked as a mechanic at Ames Automotive. From there...