Obituary Listing

Dec 5, 2021

John Michael Brown, 73, formerly of Meriden, Wyoming, passed away in Holstein, Iowa, in the presence of his loved ones on December 5, 2021.

He was born in Cheyenne on August 27, 1948, to J. Harry and Gwendolyn Brown and was raised on the family ranch in Meriden. He treasured many hours with his grandfather on the banks...

Dec 5, 2021

Dorothy Eileen Ferguson 96, of Cheyenne passed away December 5, 2021 at Davis Hospice Center surrounded by family.

Dorothy was born May 4, 1925 in Cheyenne, Wyoming to John and Mary (Hoffer) Salsbury. She married Walter Chester Ferguson on July 14th, 1943 in Pine Bluffs, Wyoming. Dorothy was a Ranch Wife for most of her life and family meant everything...

Dec 4, 2021

Stephen Rutherford Speer, 77, of Cheyenne passed away December 4, 2021.

Stephen was born October 3, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois to Lewis and Gertrude (Ernst) Speer. He married Patricia Marietta on October 14, 1967 in Ohio. Stephen served honorably in the United States Airforce. He worked for many years as a Computer Engineer for IBM, and also...

Dec 2, 2021

Harry Kittleman, 90, of Cheyenne passed away December 2, 2021 at the Veterans' Affairs Hospital.

He was born March 24, 1931 in Yakima Washington to Harry and Ethel Kittleman.

Private interment services were held in Cheyenne National Cemetery with full military honors.

Dec 1, 2021

Edwin G. Avery, Jr , 84, passed away on December 1, 2021 in Cheyenne, WY.

Ed was born In Providence, RI on August 12, 1937 and was the eldest son of the late Edwin G. Avery Sr and the late Evelyn A. (Londry) Avery.  Ed grew up in Cranston, RI and lived most of his adult life...

Nov 30, 2021

Dr. Louis “Lou” R. Brown, 83, resident of Cheyenne since 1974, passed away November 30, 2021 in Cheyenne.

Lou was born October 4, 1938 in Kingston, Jamaica to Joseph and Eurith Brown.  He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, having served in the US Army.  He earned his Doctorate from the University of Northern Colorado and...

Nov 30, 2021

John D. Trujillo perished on November 30, 2021.  He was born September 4, 1946 in Granite Canon, Wyo.

John “JT” was a member St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. He was a loving father and grandfather. He loved his family dearly. He loved to work on his vehicles regardless new or old.  JT was a gentle man who lived a...

Nov 29, 2021

Susono "Sue" White, 96, of Cheyenne, Wyoming passed away at Cottonwood Creek Assisted Living Memory Residence early in the morning on Monday, November 29, 2021.

Susono was born on the 10th of May, 1925 in Fukuoka City, Japan to Mosaku and Kae Oishi.  She was the youngest of seven children.   She married a US Airman, Otto Norman White, on the 14th...

Nov 26, 2021

Calvin Wayne Fertig, 79, of Wheatland, Wyoming passed away November 26, 2021 at Platte County Memorial Hospital in Wheatland.

Calvin was born December 20, 1941 to Alexander and Fern (Sharer) Fertig at their farm near Wheatland.

From 1960 to 1964, Calvin was a Lance Corporal in the United States Marine Corp, stationed at Camp Pendleton,...

Nov 24, 2021

Marie Ophelia “Faye” Martinez, 89, of Cheyenne, Wyoming passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at Davis Hospice Center surrounded by her loving family.

Marie was born February 10, 1932 in Abernathy, Texas, a daughter of the late Genaro and Macolfas (Gonzales) Montano.

After marrying her late husband, Onofre R. Martinez, in Clovis, New Mexico,...

Nov 23, 2021

Anthony Charles Slater, 64, of Cheyenne passed away November 23rd, 2021 at his home.

Anthony was born July 11, 1957 in Los Angeles, California to Charles Slater and Cynthia Mays (Myree). Anthony graduated from Central High School and ran track and field. Anthony worked for many years at Burlington Northern Railroad. He was an avid fisherman.

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Nov 22, 2021

Nels Oliver Sostrom, 87, of Cheyenne, Wyoming was born in Riverton, Wyoming on August 28, 1934 to John Christian Sostrom and May Olivia (Holmberg) Sostrom. He graduated from Riverton schools and attended University of Wyoming earning his degree in civil engineering and later a Master’s degree in civil engineering. Nels joined the United States Army and later worked for...

Nov 18, 2021

Tammy B. Needham, 58, of Sundance, WY died peacefully with her brothers by her side on November 18, 2021 at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born February 11, 1963 in Newton, NJ to Wally and Kathleen Needham. At the age of 13 she moved to Cheyenne with her family. She...

Nov 17, 2021

The family of Anthony Nykun announces with great sorrow his passing on November 17, 2021.

He was born September 4, 1992 in Voorhees, NJ.  He was raised in Jackson Hole and graduated from Jackson Hole High School in 2011.

He is survived by his parents, George and Heather Nykun of Cheyenne; brother, George Nykun, III...

Nov 16, 2021

Mary E. (Carr) Rothermund, 97, of Pine Bluffs, Wyoming died November 16, 2021 in her home.

Mary was born June 11, 1924 in Omaha, Nebraska.

During World War II she worked at a bomber plant in Omaha, Nebraska then at the Kellogg’s ereal plant while it was still in Omaha.  While in Omaha she met...

Nov 15, 2021

Charles Lewis Slaughter, 69, of Cheyenne, passed away November 15 at his home.

He was born January 13, 1952 in San Marcos, Texas, to David and Madalyn Slaughter.  The family moved to Cheyenne in 1958 where he later graduated from Central High School and attended the University of Wyoming.

He enjoyed walking everywhere, and he...

Nov 15, 2021

Nolan Dane Woodworth, 35, of Pine Bluffs, Wyoming passed away in Cheyenne November 15, 2021 surrounded by family.

Nolan was born March 27, 1986 in Denver, Colorado to Terry and Cynthia (Boss) Woodworth. He married Kristy Fustaino on June 29, 2012 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Nolan worked in Operations for Tall Grass Energy.

Nolan’s most cherished...

Nov 14, 2021

David P De La Fuente, 66, of Cheyenne passed away November 14, 2021 at his home surrounded by family.

David was born March 29, 1955 in Indio, California to Esteban and Juana (Pena) De La Fuente. David worked for many years as a caregiver and also worked construction. David enjoyed helping and taking care of those around...

Nov 14, 2021

Hunter Scott Durako, age 1, of Cheyenne, Wyoming passed away November 14, 2021 at Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center in Denver, Colorado.

Hunter was born September 10, 2020 in Denver to his parents, Tim and Tara (McCarty) Durako.

A memorial service will be celebrated on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at the Lakeview...

Nov 12, 2021

Geneva M. Blankenship, 97, of Cheyenne, WY, formerly of Yerington, NV passed away November 12, 2021 in Cheyenne.

She was born December 11, 1923 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri to Milburn and Ethyl Hitt.  She was a hairdresser and a member of the Baptist Church.

She is survived by her daughter, Deborah McGraw of Cheyenne; granddaughter,...