Obituaries

Jerry Dymond

Nov 24, 2021

Jerry Dymond passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2021 in Casper, WY.  He was 74 years old. Jerry was born in Casper to Shirley and Robert Dymond in 1947.

Jerry attended St. Anthony’s School, graduated from Natrona County High School in 1965, and attended Casper College.  Jerry enjoyed sports of all kinds. He was strongly involved in playing...

Ronald Kruger

Nov 24, 2021

Ronald Alan Kruger: 1955 – 2021

Ronald Alan Kruger, 66, of Casper, Wyoming, passed away November 24, 2021, in Casper, Wyoming.

Ronald was known best as “Smurf,” or simply, “Ron.” He was born in Stockton, California, to George and Charlotte Kruger.

Ron moved to Wyoming in late 1982 and lived a full and...

Ira Ernst

Nov 23, 2021

Ira Carl Ernst of Casper, Wyoming, was called to his Heavenly Home by his Savior the evening of his 66th birthday after a short illness.

Ira was born November 23, 1955, to Eddie Ray and Glenna Josephine (Christensen) Ernst in Salt Lake City, Utah. The family moved in 1961 to Hazelton, Idaho, where Ira learned to hunt,...

Deanne Gray

Nov 23, 2021

Deanna Gray, 72, passed away November 23, 2021 in Casper, Wyoming and was born on December 12, 1948 in Akron, Ohio.

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

Mary "Jerre" Jones

Nov 22, 2021

Mary Jean “Jerre” Jones (Campbell), age 99, passed away November 22, 2021 in Casper, Wyoming; her home of 71 years. She was born April 25, 1922 in Spencer, Iowa, and grew up somewhat of a ‘tomboy’ free spirit after losing her mother very young and was fortunate to have a kind father who instilled a sense of community involvement...

Denise Bailey

Nov 22, 2021

Denise Ann Bailey, Nov. 1, 1969 - Nov. 22, 2021

Denise, age 52, of Bar Nunn, Wyoming passed away the early morning of November 22, 2021 with family by her side.

Denise was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Charles and Judy Bailey on the first of November, 1969. The first five years of her life...

Russell Wass

Nov 22, 2021

Russell Earl Wass, was born October 3, 1952 in Riverton, WY. He passed away at age 69, on November 22 2021.

He graduated from Natrona County High School in 1971.

Russ worked various jobs in construction, and pipefitting, before finding his trade in automotive refinishing. His love of hot rods and motorcycles led him to...

Melissa Schwartz

Nov 22, 2021

Melissa Beth Schwartz, 46, of Casper Wyoming, passed away on November 22, 2021.  Melissa and her husband Ryan Schwartz moved to Casper in 2006, but immediately adopted it as their hometown.  Melissa was born in Daytona Beach, FL on September 19, 1975 to Connie and Frank Jordan.  She moved to Lander, WY at a young age, and graduated from...

David Knight

Nov 21, 2021

David Knight was born in Riverside New Jersey to Joyce and David Knight. He was a colicky baby who needed tons of attention and bringing him though his infant years was a community effort. Neighbors would take him for walks while he cried so that the family could have a small rest. He was a happy child with a...

David Howell

Nov 20, 2021

David Wayne Howell, age 57, of Casper, Wyoming passed away November 20, 2021.

A full obituary will be available shortly.

Arrangements are entrusted to Bustard & Jacoby Funeral Home , 600 CY Ave. Casper, WY 82601.

Donna Olheiser

Nov 19, 2021

Donna Dorene Olheiser was a Wyoming woman through and through.  Deeply independent, loyal and honest to a fault.  Born in 1938 in Casper and raised in Natrona and Fremont counties, Donna was the great granddaughter of Daniel Clark who was a pioneer settler in the Bates Creek area dating back to the late 1800s.  She was proudly a third...

Nancy Potter

Nov 19, 2021

On November 19, 2021 Nancy Jane Potter quietly passed away in Cottonwood, Arizona after a courageous battel with dementia and COVID. She was surrounded by her loved ones either in person or over the phone when she passed with a relaxed smile on her face.

She was born in Cape Girardeau, Missouri on December 17, 1941 to...

George Hall

Nov 19, 2021

George D Hall, Sr  02/22/64 – 11/19/21 (57)

George D. Hall, Sr. died November 19, 2021 while battling Renal Cell Carcinoma, in Casper, WY.

George was born to Leon A. Hall, Sr. and Peggy (Robinson). in Kimball, NE, 02/22/1964; their fifth born. The family moved to Farmington, NM, where George celebrated his 3rd birthday.  He...

Wendy Smith

Nov 17, 2021

Wendy Kay Smith was born on May 11, 1957, to Walter Carl Smith and Roberta Jean (Covalt) Smith in Price, Utah. Wendy graduated from Lander Valley High School in 1975 and attended Montana Institute of the Bible for one year before continuing her education at the University of Wyoming, where she received a bachelor’s degree in education. Wendy taught...

Pamela Niegisch

Nov 16, 2021

Pamela Niegisch left her earthly home on November 16, 2021 due to Covid. She was born April 28,1948 to Dennis Phillis and Agatha Masters in Scottsbluff, NE. After some moving around, she settled down in Casper, WY. She attended Garfield Elementary, Dean Morgan Jr High, and then graduated from Natrona County High School. In 1968, she married Helmut Niegisch...

Ellen Burris

Nov 16, 2021

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sat. Nov. 27, 2021 at Cornerstone Church. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Fri. Dec. 3, 2021 at Memorial Gardens.

Arrangements are entrusted to Bustard & Jacoby Funeral Home , 600 CY Ave. Casper, WY 82601.

Henry Cundy

Nov 16, 2021

Henry Clarence Cundy passed away on November 16, 2021, in Casper, Wyoming. He was born June 15,1946, outside of Spearfish, South Dakota, but he spent most of his adult life as a resident of Wyoming. He was a son of Henry and Amie (Rice) Cundy and was the 11th of 13 children. He graduated from the University of Wyoming...

Daniel Miner

Nov 15, 2021

Daniel “Pete” Miner, age 66, of Casper Wyoming passed away November 15, 2021, peacefully at his home surrounded by his loved ones.

Dan was born in Rangely, Colorado on October 21st, 1955, to Edith and Robert “Pete” Miner. Growing up in Casper, WY he attended Kelly Walsh Highschool and Casper College.

He worked for his...

Verle Watkins

Nov 14, 2021

A Celebration of Life and Reception will be held in the Bustard and Jacoby Reception Hall on Saturday, November 27 at 2 PM.

Bruce Fields

Nov 14, 2021

Bruce Fields, 60, passed away on November 14, 2021 at Wyoming Medical Center following a heart attack.

Bruce was born in Jamestown North Dakota to Donald Eugene Fields and Ethel Marie Fields Gillig. He spent his early childhood on a farm. Bruce's dad died when he was 8 and the family eventually moved to Wing. There, Bruce...