Obituaries

Oct 30, 2022

Lawrence "Larry" Middaugh, 93,  of Casper passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2022. There are no services planned at this time.

Arrangements are under the care of Bustard and Jacoby Funeral Home, 600 CY Ave, Casper, WY 82601.

Oct 29, 2022

  Daniel Gary Griffitts 65 years old, of Casper, Wyoming, passed away on October 29, 2022.

  Daniel (Gary to those who knew him) was born in Douglas, Wyoming to Daniel and Bonnie Griffitts on February 21, 1957. He attended Kelly Walsh High School. He went on to earn a Certificate for Surface metal/non-metal Foreman from the State Mining Council...

Oct 28, 2022

Ione C. Braun, 97 ½ of Casper, Wyoming, passed away on Friday, October 28, 2022, in her home.

Ione was born on April 3, 1925, to Benjamin and Emma (Jeseritz) Warnke in Posen Township, Wood Lake, MN.

Prior to her first marriage to Earl Wilkening and until his death in 1969, Ione was an accomplished singer and played several instruments...

Oct 26, 2022

Frank “Pinky”  Ellis  was born in Casper WY, February 20, 1929, to Irish immigrants Frank and Brigid Nunan Ellis.  His father came from Ireland, sponsored by an uncle who owned a Wyoming sheep ranch.  In 1927 Frank returned to Ireland seeking a bride, met and married Bridie. . .by ship and train they arrived in  barren Casper, their new home...

Oct 26, 2022

Joanne Adabelle Eshelman, 83, of Casper passed on October 26,2022. A full obituary will be posted at a later date.

 

Arrangements are under the care of Bustard and Jacoby Funeral Home, 600 CY Ave, Casper, WY 82601.

Oct 25, 2022

  Mary Clare Smith died on October 25, 2022, in Casper at Central Wyoming Hospice at the age of 81 surrounded by her loving family.

  Mary was born on December 29, 1940, in Atkinson, Nebraska to Edward and Margaret Seger.  Her family moved to Newcastle and eventually to Casper where she met her husband, John (Jack) Smith. Mary and...

Oct 25, 2022

  Scott Kelland Smith, 63, of Casper, WY, passed away in the presence of loving family and joined his loved ones at the heavenly picnic table on October 25, 2022 in Casper, WY.

  Scott was born in Benson, MN to Evelyn and Vance Smith. He went to high school at Mound Westonka Senior High School and graduated in 1976....

Oct 24, 2022

  Our sweet Mom, Frances Pauline Schoenewald, age 88, of Casper, WY. Passed away peacefully on October 24, 2022, surrounded by family and friends, her faithful dog Angel, snuggled by her side. She will be deeply missed.  

  Frances was born in Hyattville, WY.  on July 20, 1934, to Harry Julian and Anna Emily (Ilg) Frederick.  She graduated from...

Oct 24, 2022

Oct 23, 2022

Larry Melvin Jones was born on June 11, 1936. He died October 23, 2022 surrounded by his family. Larry was born to Fern Naomi (Dixon) Jones and Melvin Howard Jones in Redfield, Iowa and moved to Perry, Iowa 6 weeks later. Larry attended Drake University and went on to obtain his Masters in Education Administration from UNC Greeley. Larry started...

Oct 22, 2022

Donald Ruhter, age 96, of Casper, Wyoming, passed away October 22, 2022.

A full obituary will be available shortly.

Oct 19, 2022

Lorne Erwin Hickok, age 99, of Casper, WY passed away on October 19th, 2022 in Wyoming Central Hospice Care in Casper.

Lorne was born in Atkinson, NE to parents Eugene and Mildred Hickok on August 15, 1923. He attended Atkinson High School and graduated in 1942. He joined the Navy in 1942 following Pearl Harbor. He spent his service years...

Oct 16, 2022

A full obituary is pending.

 

Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Bustard & Jacoby Funeral Home, 600 CY Avenue, Casper, WY 82601.

Oct 16, 2022

  Mary Jane Decker passed away October 16, 2022, after a lengthy illness. Mary was born November 24, 1928, to Arthur and Violoh Brossard in Mankato, Minnesota. Mary made her way to Wyoming where she married Gerald Decker in 1947. Gerald and Mary were married for 59.9 years and had three sons, Calvin, Thomas and Jerry Paul.

  Gerald and...

Oct 15, 2022

  Ronald Merritt Cutts was born December 25, 1935, in Casper, WY, to Merritt Cutts and Herborg (Barhaug) Cutts.  He passed away October 15, 2022, at the Central Wyoming Hospice Home in Casper after a long illness. 

  As a child Ron spent much time with his beloved grandmothers Jenne Barhaug and Lucia Cutts.  He was able to travel around...

Oct 15, 2022

  Billie Varah Tipton, age 89, of Casper, WY, passed away at her home on Oct. 15.

  Billie was born on May 27, 1933, in Hot Springs, South Dakota, to Ray and Bernice Varah. She graduated from Shoshoni High School in 1951.  She took a secretary class in Omaha, Nebraska. She worked for the state of Wyoming Expanded Foods...

Oct 12, 2022

Linda Herr, 75, passed away October 12, 2022 at Life Care Center, Casper under hospice care with Norma and Priscilla at her side.

She was born in Parkston, SD to Reno and Luella (Pietz) Herr July 26,1947. She joined older sister Norma (Leroy-deceased) Bertsch.

She attended Northern State College in Aberdeen, SD pursuing a degree in teaching. She taught one...

Oct 12, 2022

  Leola Val (May)(Merrill) Sheldon 96 of Casper, WY passed away from Aspiration Pneumonia on October 12, 2022 at the Wyoming Medical Center. She suffered from Vascular Dementia for over 20 years and has been freed to join her heavenly family.  She was born in Thermopolis WY on March 23,1926 to Orpha (Meeks) and Leo Reimann, who later divorced. Orpha...

Oct 10, 2022

James Boyer Christian, age 56, of Mills, Wyoming, passed away October 10, 2022.

A full obituary will be available shortly.

Oct 10, 2022

Barbara Jean Garriott 84, of Casper Wy, passed away on Oct 10th, 2022, at Central Wy Hospice & Transitions.

Barbara was born in Pavilion Wy to William C. & Cecyle Fern Dillingham Grable on May 30th, 1938.

She graduated from Natrona County High School. She worked for Natrona County School District as a School Bus Driver, One Hour Martinizing for...