Obituary Listing

Jun 23, 2021

Jacqueline “Jackie” Lee, 66, of Cheyenne, died December 22, 2021 in Johnstown, CO surrounded by family.

She was born in 1955, and raised in Hornell, NY. Jackie was the loving wife of John Lee for 44 years. She was a homemaker, raised two children and worked for Bar-S/Americlaim for 26 years. She was an avid reader, member...

Jun 23, 2021

Theodore Charles Vredenburg, 80, of Cheyenne, Wyoming passed into eternal life on September 11, 2021.

He was born in San Bernardino, California to Hugh L Vredenburg and Dorothy Lane. Theodore served in the United States Navy from 1960- 1966.  While in the Naval Reserves, he became a Long Beach City Police Officer, retiring in 1972. He moved...

Jun 23, 2021

Thomas R. Lee, Jr., 87, of Cheyenne passed away January 3, 2021 with Lucienne, his wife of 68 years, at his side.

He was born December 21, 1933 in  German Township, Pennsylvania to Thomas and Mary Randolph Lee, Sr.  He married Lucienne Antram on October 11, 1952 in Cumberland, MD.  He was retired from AT&T where he served as...

Jun 23, 2021

Shepard A. Cortez, 32, of Cheyenne passed away March 12, 2021 near Cheyenne.

He was born June 18, 1988 in Laramie.  He graduated high school in Laramie, attended WyoTech and was a diesel mechanic.  Shepard had an infectious personality and was 100% the life of a party.  He loved cruising around and rolling coal.  He lived a...

Jun 23, 2021

Ceralia Solis returned home to God in the final day of her 95th year on the eve of her 96th birthday.  She was at home with her son and her longtime caregiver and dear friend. She lived a vigorous life, touching many lives with her love and generosity. She cared for many generations of her family and many others...

Jun 23, 2021

Patricia “Pat” Carole (Ravenhorst) Wolf passed away peacefully with family by her side September 26th, 2021 at Davis Hospice Center in Cheyenne, WY after a long battle with cancer.

Patricia was born to Herman and Darlene (Peterson) Ravenhorst on April 12th, 1949. In Hollandale, MN. She worked at Family Vision Center with Dr. Alvan Albert for 22...

Jun 23, 2021

Judy Overgaag Grenier, 80, of Cheyenne, Wyoming passed away unexpectedly at her home on November 2, 2021.

Judy was born on May 14, 1941 to Bernard and Genevieve (St. Thomas) Overgaag in Billings, Montana. She lived her whole childhood in Greybull, Wyoming where she established deep roots and life-long friendships. Although money was tight for her family...

Jun 23, 2021

Patricia “Patty” L. Smith, 59, of Cheyenne passed away September 10, 2021 in Cheyenne.

Patty was born October 19, 1961 in Rapid City, SD to Jimmie and Josephine Myrick.  She was one of seven children and lived in Cheyenne since 1973.

Patty was known for her wit and honest character.  She was a hard worker...

Jun 23, 2021

Myrtle M. Hill, 94, of Chugwater, Wyoming died July 4, 2021 at Granite Rehabilitation and Wellness.

She was born on August 21, 1926 to Thomas and Josephine Hale of South Dakota.

Myrtle married Carl R. Hill on October 5, 1945 and they had four children.

She was a long-time resident of Cheyenne prior...

Jun 23, 2021

Rena Fay May, 73, of Cheyenne passed away May 28, 2021 in Windsor, Colorado.

She was born January 15, 1948 in Camp Lejeune, NC to William and Viola Harper.  She was a veteran having served in the US Army and was a member of the Capital Hill Ward of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. American...

Jun 23, 2021

Melanie Ann Jerome, 42, of Oak Creek, Colorado passed away unexpectedly Sunday, July 04, 2021 in Cheyenne, Wyoming.

Melanie was born April 18, 1979 in Laramie, Wyoming, daughter of Darryl and Dawn (Morrison) Jerome.

Melanie attended local schools and Laramie County Community College.  She was employed by Safeway, Nortrak and Penny's Diner in Cheyenne, Wyoming. ...

Jun 23, 2021

Shirley M. Larson, 95, of Cheyenne passed away March 27, 2021 at Granite Rehab and Wellness.

She was born in Pueblo, Colorado on August 11, 1925 to Joseph and Frances Trontell. On February 14, 1953, she was married to Robert Larson, who had been recalled to the military and assigned to serve in Kaiserslautern, Germany.

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Jun 23, 2021

Gloria M. Buckmaster, 96, of Cheyenne passed away January 13, 2021 at Granite Rehab and Wellness.

She was born March 2, 1924 in Cheyenne to Fredrick and Lillian Charman.  She graduated from Cheyenne High School in 1942 and attended Mercy Hospital in Denver in the registered Nursing program. She was a registered nurse at Memorial Hospital for...

Jun 23, 2021

Laura Herrera, 100, of Cheyenne, Wyoming died October 18, 2021 in Tucson, Arizona.

She was born January 12, 1921 in Ocate, New Mexico.

She was preceded in death by husband, Joseph; and son, Wiilliam.

She is survived by her son, Jake Herrera, of Tucson, Arizona; daughter, Beatrice Herrera, of Cheyenne, Wyoming; seven grandchildren,...

Jun 23, 2021

Rennee Marie Sawicki, 50, of Cheyenne, Wyoming passed away June 23, 2021 surrounded by family.

Rennee was born August 19, 1970 in Cheyenne to Patrick and Candace Maloney. She married her husband, Richard H. Sawicki, in Cheyenne and have been married for 29 years.  Rennee was a loving daughter, wife, aunt, mother and grandmother. Rennee brought out...

Jun 23, 2021

Robert Lewis Sherwood, 68, of Cheyenne, passed away on October 16, 2021 surrounded by his loving family.

Robert was born January 4, 1953 in Elkhart, Kansas to parents Jerald and Gayleene. He married Julie Sherwood on December 1, 2012 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Robert served in the United States Air Force for 20 years. He then went on...

Jun 23, 2021

Gary Duane Long, 77, of Cheyenne, Wyoming died on June 23, 2021 after accelerated advancement of cancer, for which he had been receiving treatment for many years. He died quietly and with dignity at home, surrounded by the love of his family. A memorial service will be celebrated on Sunday, September 19, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at the Kiwanis...

Jun 23, 2021

Elizabeth (Betsy) Helene Lynn passed away December 17, 2021 in Cheyenne.

She was born October 6, 1949  in Alton, Illinois.  Betsy came to Wyoming 15 years ago, with the western blood in her.  She has shared her talents with various employment to include CRMC, small dinners and the last 9 years with The Home Depot.

While at The Home Depot, she...

Jun 23, 2021

Larry Steven “Steve” Gerard, 75, of Cheyenne, Wyoming passed away on March 23, 2021.  Steve is survived by his sister, Carole Gerard (Malone) of Denver, Colorado, and he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Anne Gerard, and his parents.

Steve was born on March 9, 1946 in Alton, Illinois to Frank and Jean Gerard.  He...

Jun 23, 2021

Ted Delos Maxwell, loving father and union brother, passed away at peace with himself and the universe on May 9, 2021.

Ted was born on February 13, 1947 to Bill and Jane Maxwell in Millington, Tennessee. Shortly thereafter, the family put all their worldly goods in a two-wheel trailer and headed for Cheyenne, Wyoming, where Ted resided...