Obituary Listing

May 31, 2022

Douglas D. Schmidt, 57, of Cheyenne passed away May 31, 2022 in Cheyenne, surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born May 22, 1965 in Ft. Dodge, IA to Duane and Clarice Schmidt.  He married Linda Sherwood on July 8, 1995 in Lincoln, NE.  He had been employed in maintenance for various...

May 31, 2022

John “Bob” Parker, 89, of Cheyenne, Wyoming passed away peacefully at his home on May 31, 2022, with his loving wife, Joyce, of 69 1/2 years at his side.

Bob was born October 24, 1932 in Cheyenne. He enjoyed a full life surrounded by family and friends, camping, and playing cards. He was a member of the...

May 30, 2022

Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Son and Uncle, Fidel Zamora, age 84 of Cheyenne WY, was called home on May 30th, 2022.

He was born on May 28, 1938, in Lyman NE to Frank and Fidela Zamora. He married the love of his life, Shirley Vallejo, on September 20th, 1969, and was happily married for 49 years before...

May 29, 2022

Willis Mack Hurley, 93, of Cheyenne, Wyoming died May 29, 2022 in Cheyenne.

Willis was born October 5, 1928 in Buchanan, Michigan to Albert Hurley and Iva (Swaim) Hurley.  He married Lois G. Burroughs on August 27, 1947 in Buchanan.  He served two years in the United States Navy.

Willis is preceded in death by...

May 29, 2022

The wild and precious life of John “Jack” Bishop Burns

The poet Mary Oliver asks, “What is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?”

After 103 and a half beautiful years, it’s clear that Jack Burns’ answer was…

“Everything.”

John (Jack) Bishop Burns was born on...

May 29, 2022

William H. Staten, Jr., 78, of Cheyenne, Wyoming, passed away at Davis Hospice Center early Sunday morning May 29, 2022 with his daughter by his side.  He was born in Washington, D.C. on February 17, 1944 to William H. Staten, Sr. and Susan H. Lamb.

He graduated from Pittsburg State University in Kansas.  While in college, he...

May 27, 2022

Laurie Lee (Johnson) Winters, 63, of Cheyenne passed away May 27, 2022.

Laurie was born July 17, 1958 in Rock Springs, Wyoming to Larry and Jane (VanValkenburg) Johnson. She married Greg Winters on December 30, 2003 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Laurie worked for many years as a Horticulturist.

Laurie loved the great outdoors and enjoyed rock...

May 27, 2022

William “Rich” Thomas Richerson, 73, of Cheyenne passed away May 27, 2022. Rich was born November 16, 1948 in Edison, New Jersey.

Private Family services will be held.

Cremation is under the care of Schrader, Aragon and Jacoby Funeral Home; located at 2222 Russell Avenue, Cheyenne, WY 82001.

May 27, 2022

Levinio Eugenio Pacheco, Sr., 86, of Cheyenne passed away May 27, 2022.

Levinio was born June 21, 1935 in Arroyo Seco, New Mexico to Lucas and Trinidad (Duran) Pacheco. Levinio worked for many years as a Union Trade Carpenter for Union Pacific Railroad.

Levinio is survived by his children, Gene (Sandy) Pacheco, Roger Pacheco, Viola...

May 25, 2022

Patrick (Pat) Sean Martin, age 63, of Cheyenne died in his home surrounded by his loved ones and fellow firefighter “brothers” on May 25th, 2022.

Patrick was born to Rosemary and Howard Martin in Poughkeepsie, NY on September 21, 1958. He dedicated his life to helping others. Pat followed in his father’s footsteps becoming a volunteer firefighter in...

May 25, 2022

David Charles Lockman – 74, passed away on May 25, 2022, surrounded by family after a short illness.

David was born on September 9, 1947 in Greeley, Colorado to Dave and Darlene Lockman. He married Janet Elaine Sherwood on August 30, 1969.

He is remembered by his family: son Rex (Robin), grandchild Josh (Emili) Brooksmith,...

May 24, 2022

Sarah Rayor Johnson passed at age 100, on Tuesday, May 24, 2022. She was born in Cheyenne, Wyoming on November 6, 1921.

She is survived by her children, Bruce Scheff (Bridget), Sharoan Jeung (Perry), Fern Bar-on z"l (Udi); grandchildren, Laura, Brian, Michael (Tina), Daniel (Emily), Etai (Darcey), Robin (Justin); great-grandmother, of Valerie, Max, Levi, Tami, Zohar, Eshai, and Shahar.

Graveside services will be...

May 24, 2022

On May 24, 2022 Frances Brooksbank Cory passed away at age 83 at the Davis Hospice Center.

She was born in Edinburgh, Scotland and her home country always held a special place in her heart. She worked as a bartender in Cheyenne for many years after Air Force life brought her here. Frances volunteered at Cheyenne Regional...

May 23, 2022

It is with great sadness that the family of Sheila L. Monger announce her passing on Monday May 23, 2022, at the age of 81. She died peacefully surrounded by her loving family.

Sheila and Bob met at Western Michigan University and Sheila began her elementary teaching career after graduating. She was exceptional with kids and many...

May 22, 2022

Karen Elizabeth Evans 72, of Cheyenne passed away on May 22, 2022, in Cheyenne after a 10-year battle with ovarian cancer. She was born on July 4, 1949, in Manhattan, New York.

Karen married Michael Evans on April 7, 1990, in Thousand Oaks, CA. Karen worked as a NICU nurse at Northridge Hospital in Northridge, CA until...

May 22, 2022

Austin James Vanderbloom, 32, passed away unexpectedly in his Cheyenne, WY home on May 22, 2022.

Austin was born on August 3, 1989 in Denver, CO.  He was the youngest son of Paul and Joanne Vanderbloom.  His early childhood was spent in Lafayette, Colorado where he excelled in ice and roller hockey.  In 2002, he moved to...

May 22, 2022

Wayne LeRoy Lawson, 75, of Cheyenne, passed away May 22, 2022 surrounded by family.

Wayne was born November 10, 1946 in Okmulgee, Oklahoma to Audrey “Leon” and Florence “Maxine” (Reece) Lawson. He married Vicki Jo McCaslin on January 30th, 1988 in Gillette, Wyoming. Wayne served honorably in the United States Army. Wayne worked for many years as...

May 21, 2022

Joshua “Hunter” Odom, 31, of Cheyenne, Wyoming passed away May 21, 2022.

Hunter was born October 26, 1990 in Andalusia, Alabama to Tonya and Don Odom. Hunter was in the top of his class graduating with honors of Magna Cum Laude and graduated with a Bachelor degree in Criminal Justice and Data Administration. He also had obtained...

May 19, 2022

Norman M. Harrower, II, 69, of Cheyenne, Wyoming passed away May 19, 1922 at the Cheyenne Regional Medical Center.

Norman was born July 26, 1952 in Kemmerer, Wyoming, a son of the late Thomas S. and Lillian E. (Ropelato) Harrower, Sr.

Services and interment will be held at a later date in Kemmerer.  Local arrangements...

May 19, 2022

Shirley Ann Million passed peacefully in her sleep on May 19, 2022, two months shy of her 90th birthday, in Cheyenne, WY.

She was born July 19th 1932 in Wichita KS, to Albert and Helen Hubbell.  She had an interesting life with many diverse occupations, including being editor of the Thermopolis Independent Record, serving as personal travel...