Obituary Listing

Jan 14, 2022

Gail Anderson, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away January 14, 2022 at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center on her birthday from Covid related health issues.

Gail was born January 14, 1957, the daughter of Richard Humphreys and Berniece Gordon. She graduated from Aurora Central High School in 1975 and joined the United States Navy and was an...

Jan 14, 2022

John Francis Cushing, 79, of Cheyenne passed away January 14, 2022 at Davis Hospice Center surrounded by family.

John was born September 9, 1942 in the Cheyenne Memorial Hospital to George and Helen (Breeden) Cushing. He married Ardith Palmer on December 19, 1970 in Carpenter, Wyoming. John graduated from Carpenter High School in May 1960. John served...

Jan 14, 2022

Emma L. Durfey, 84, of Lander, Wyoming passed away at home in Cheyenne, Wyoming on January 14, 2022 with the family by her side.

Emma was born to Fredrick and Margaret Knopp on May 1, 1937 in Terry, Montana.

She was a homemaker, member of the Lions Club for 25+ years, and volunteered at the...

Jan 10, 2022

Joseph “Joe” DiJohn, 79, of Cheyenne passed away January 10, 2021 surrounded by family.

Joe was born September 19, 1942 in Monroe, Michigan to Angelo and Mary DiJohn. He married Ginger DiJohn on June 25, 1966 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Joe served honorably in the United States Army.

Joe is survived by his wife, Ginger DiJohn;...

Jan 9, 2022

Charlotte Olivas, 96, of Cheyenne passed away January 9, 2022 at Lifecare Center of Cheyenne.

She was born April 25, 1925 in Greeley, CO to Antonio and Timotea Ruibal.  She married Onesimo Olivas on May 20, 1946 in Greeley.  She was a dietary supervisor at Memorial Hospital (CRMC).  She was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church....

Jan 9, 2022

Wayne passed away peacefully in his sleep at age 88 from a heart attack.

His love of music gave him many honors: In High School he earned the title of best French Horn musician in the State of Iowa. Prior to graduating from the University of Iowa he played in four symphonies. He stated the highlight of...

Jan 8, 2022

Carolyn Jane (Patras) Nelson

September 1, 1942-January 8, 2022 (age 79)

Carolyn Jane Nelson, 79 was born September 1, 1942, in Worland, Wyoming and passed away January 8, 2022, surrounded by her family in her home in Cheyenne, Wyoming.  Carol graduated from Ten Sleep High School, Ten Sleep Wyoming.  On February 27, 1964, she married...

Jan 7, 2022

We mournfully announce the passing of Dr. Charles Lee Kuckel, 62, of Cheyenne, Wyoming.  Charles passed away on January 7, 2022 after a hard-fought battle with cancer.

Charles, born to Bernhard and Sara (Reichkind0 Kuckel, took his first breath on March 31, 1959.  He was born in Newark, New Jersey and maintained a passion for that area...

Jan 7, 2022

Sara L. Washington, 41, of Evans, Colorado passed away January 7, 2022 at her home.

Sara was born December 29, 1980 in Cheyenne, a daughter to Marshall Washington and Penny (McGhghy) Hall.

Sara worked from home as a customer service representative for a bank.  She had a huge heart and loved to spend her time...

Jan 5, 2022

Jeanette Marie Reed, 62, of Cheyenne, Wyoming passed away at her home on January 5, 2022.

Jeanette was born September 23, 1959 in California.

A private family service will be held. Cremation is under the care of Schrader, Aragon and Jacoby Funeral Home, 2222 Russell Avenue, Cheyenne, Wyoming 82001.

Jan 4, 2022

Chip Carlson, 84, died January 4, 2022 at Davis Hospice Center.

Chip was a Cheyenne historian and author who devoted twenty years to investigating and documenting the Tom Horn episode of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The results of that work were three published books. The most recent, Tom Horn: Blood on the Moon –...

Jan 4, 2022

Our loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away January 4, 2022, at Davis Hospice Center surrounded by family.

Phyllis was born August 21, 1933, in Lindbergh, WY, to August and Anna (Knuth) Wiese. She married her high school sweetheart, Merlin Cooney, on March 21, 1953, and eight children were born to this union. She was proud of...

Jan 3, 2022

Stanley E. “Stan” James, 75, of Cheyenne, Wyoming passed away Monday, January 3, 2022 at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center.

Stan was born July 19, 1946 in Park Rapids, Minnesota, son of Eldon and Esther (Taig) James.

Stan graduated from Park Rapids High School in 1946 and enlisted in the United States Air Force until his...

Jan 3, 2022

Diane L. McWilliams, age 76, of Cheyenne, Wyoming passed away January 3, 2022. Diane was born January 15, 1945 in Lakewood, Ohio to John Arthur Tooman and Constance (Hess) Tooman.

A proud native of Ohio, she graduated from Magnificat High School in Rocky River, Ohio and as a registered nurse from St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Dayton,...

Jan 2, 2022

A golden heart stopped beating, her hardworking hands at rest.

Mary Kathleen (Coonts) Hanson was born December 8, 1964 to Theodore and Jeanette Coonts in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Mary passed away January 2, 2022 in Pecos, New Mexico following her courageous battle with cancer.

As a devout Catholic, Mary attended St. Mary's Catholic School and graduated from Seton...

Jan 1, 2022

Brian Edgerton Whitney Wood, 67, of Cheyenne passed away April 7, 2022, at Cheyenne regional Medical Center.

He was born May 3, 1954, in Bridgeport Ct to Robert and Betty Whitney.  His father passed away in 1962 And he was then adopted by Robert Wood.  He was a Broadcast Engineer for WWOR-TV in New York City and had worked on...

Jan 1, 2022

Latesa L. Cartwright, 38, of Cheyenne passed away April 1, 2022 in Cheyenne.  She was born May 11, 1983 in Cheyenne.

Cremation has taken place under the care of Schrader, Aragon and Jacoby funeral home, 2222 Russell Ave. Cheyenne, WY 82001, and private family services will be held.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory...

Jan 1, 2022

Ronald Glen Medford, 83, of Cheyenne passed away January 1, 2022 surrounded by family.

Ron was born September 20, 1938 in Reklaw, Texas to Robert Truman Medford and Ola Orea Medford (Stalings). He married Barbara Kay Sheppard in 1959 in Beaumont, Texas. Ron served honorably in the United States Army. He worked for many years in law...

Jan 1, 2022

Kenneth David Rushing, affectionately known as Kenny Jr., left this earth suddenly on January 1, 2022.

Kenny Jr. was born on March 26, 1992 in Pierre, South Dakota, the son of Kenneth Dean Rushing (Ken Sr.) and Jeannie Mary Provencial. Throughout his life, he was the pride of the family. Everyone looked up to him in many ways...

Dec 31, 2021

Clifford Dale Baldwin, 91, of Cheyenne died December 31. 2021 at Whispering Chase in Cheyenne.

He was born September 7, 1930 in Mullen, NE to Clara E. (Howe) Baldwin and William B. Baldwin.  The family moved from Minitare, NE to Cheyenne in 1943, where Cliff attended Cheyenne High School.  He enlisted in the Naby for four years...