Obituary Listing

May 16, 2020

Verlin W. Reidel, 86, of Cheyenne passed away peacefully at home on May 16, 2020, after a year-long battle with lung cancer.

He was born January 21, 1934, in Hayes, KS, and grew up in the Denver area.  He served in the US Army and, while stationed in Germany, met and married Rosi Boger in Frankfurt in...

May 16, 2020

Harold F. Sidwell, 81, of Cheyenne, Wyoming passed away May 16, 2020 at the Cheyenne Regional Medical Center. Harold was born May 14, 1939 in Fort Collins, Colorado, a son of the late Frederick and Georgia (Townley) Sidwell. Harold loved farming and ranching and was actively involved in numerous organizations including serving as president of Belvore Grazing Association, Oklahoma...

May 15, 2020

USAF Ret MSGT Thomas A. Colvin, 73, of Cheyenne passed away May 15, 2020 at the Medical Center of the Rockies.

He was born August 24, 1946 in Clarksville, IN to Taylor and Elizabeth Colvin.  He married Danielle Rivard on December 5, 1970 in Degelis, Quebec, Canada.  He retired from the US Air Force after 20 years...

May 13, 2020

Mariann Richardson, 77, of Cheyenne, Wyoming passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at her home.

Mariann was born September 8, 1942 in Cheyenne, daughter of the late Willis Brooks and Effie (Sorensen) Hirsig.

Mariann married Earl W. Richardson on July 31, 1965 in Cheyenne.  She loved caring for her home and for her family.  She...

May 12, 2020

Edwardo Gutierrez, 94, of Cheyenne passed away May 12, 2020 at Lifecare Center of Cheyenne.

He was born August 30, 1925 in Costilla, NM to Martin and Benita Gutierrez.  He married Esther Jaramillo in Cheyenne.  He was retired from the City of Cheyenne after 25 years of service.  He was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church....

May 12, 2020

Norma A. (Freeman) Johnson, 87, of Cheyenne passed away at home of natural causes on May 12, 2020.

Norma was born September 19, 1932, in Lima, Montana, to David Reese Freeman and Ora Marshall Perkins Freeman. Norma graduated with Honors in academics and basketball from Lima High in 1950. Norma then moved to Rexburg, Idaho to attend...

May 10, 2020

Joseph Andrew Drees died on May 10, 2020 at the age of 63, losing his battle with cancer, surrounded by wife, Judith Drees; stepson, Lee Barger, Jr.; stepdaughter, Lea Yurgilevich (James); grandchildren, James Cross, William Yurgilevich (Stephanie); and great-grandchild, Aria.

He is survived by brother, Dave Drees (Julie); and numerous cousins, nephews and nieces.

He...

May 9, 2020

Elaine Fay Smith Levinson, 86, passed away peacefully at her home in Mullica Hill, New Jersey on May 9, 2020.

Born and raised in Laramie, Wyoming on June 23, 1933, she was the daughter of Sam and Fannie Smith, sister to Mona, David, Max and Edith.  Elaine loved spending time alongside her father at Smith Furniture in...

May 8, 2020

Beverly J. Hayes, 90, of Cheyenne, Wyoming passed away peacefully on May 8, 2020 at home surrounded by her family and cat, Samantha.

She was born September 16, 1929 in Flint, Michigan to Ray and Mildred Anderson.  She married R.D. Hayes on August 14, 1948 in Piggot, Arkansas.  She was a member of the Baptist Church and...

May 7, 2020

Jean M Dolan of Cheyenne passed away at the age of 90 on May 7, 2020.

She was born in Hanna Wyoming on October 10, 1929. She lived for many years in Laramie where she met and married her husband of 49 years, Robert Dolan. She and her husband were avid Wyoming Cowboy fans and held season...

May 6, 2020

Marjorie Elaine Smith passed away on May 6, 2020 due to ongoing health complications. She was born on July 21, 1954 in Cheyenne, Wyoming to Phyllis and George Smith.

Marjorie earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Wyoming and a Master of Science from the University of Colorado-Boulder. Her business career in the technical/data management...

May 5, 2020

A Celebration of the life of Jean Rennard Williams will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 28th in the lakeview Chapel at Schrader, Aragon and Jacoby Funeral Home.  Jean passed away peacefully holding the hand of her husband of nearly 66 years the evening of May 5, 2020.

She was born May 15, 1934 to Robert E...

May 4, 2020

Patricia Lee McCleery, 91, of Cheyenne passed away May 4, 2020, at the Cheyenne Regional Medical Center.  She was born November 21, 1928, in Evanston, Illinois, to S. Henry and Virginia Foreman.  After spending her childhood in Highland Park, Illinois, she made her way west to Colorado.  Pat attended Colorado College in Colorado Springs where she was a member of the Delta...

May 1, 2020

Kevin R. Rucker, 52, of Cheyenne, Wyoming passed away May 1, 2020 at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center.

Kevin was born January 6, 1968 in Louisville, Kentucky, son of James R. and Hazel M. (Murphy) Rucker.

Kevin worked with his brother as a carpenter for several years.  He loved God and his family, and he attended...

Apr 29, 2020

Patricia “Patty” Redler, 78, of Cheyenne passed away April 29 at Davis Hospice Center after a long illness.

She was born December 28, 1941, in Scottsbluff, Nebraska to Fred and Mollie Specht. She married Jim Redler on September 14, 1962.

Patty graduated from the University of Nebraska Omaha in 1964. She worked as a medical...

Apr 29, 2020

Frank S. Garcia died peacefully (quietly) surrounded by his loving family on April 29, 2020, at home.

Frank was born on November 14, 1934, to Juan and Fidelia Garcia. He was one of twelve children.

He met and fell in love with Matilda “Tillie” Ortiz and they were married on November 27, 1954.

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Apr 28, 2020

Timothy Joseph Cook, 69, of Denver passed away April 28, 2020 in Denver.

He was born August 9, 1951 in Cheyenne to Alex and Charlotte Cook.  He was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church.

He is survived by his brother, Thomas (Mollie) Cook, Sr. of Cheyenne; daughter, Jennifer (Brad) Rezac of Cheyenne and numerous...

Apr 28, 2020

Audrey Simon, 95, of Cheyenne, Wyoming passed away April 28, 2020 in Cheyenne.

Audrey was born June 27, 1924 in the community of Bignell near Maxwell, Nebraska, a daughter of the late Omer and Mary (Hutchison) Reeves.

Audrey moved to Cheyenne in 1993 with previous residences in North Platte and Scottsbluff, Nebraska, and Estes Park,...

Apr 26, 2020

Isaiah F. Osterman, 10, of Cheyenne, Wyoming passed away tragically on April 26, 2020 in Cheyenne.

Isaiah was born on November 25, 2009 in Longmont, Colorado, a son of Leslie and Rachel Osterman.

Isaiah attended fourth grade at Baggs Elementary School where he read and comprehended math at a sixth-grade level. His many interests included making...

Apr 25, 2020

JoAnne Weigand, 68, of Cheyenne passed away April 25, 2020 in Cheyenne.

She was born March 23, 1952 in Oswego, NY to Harold and Anna Kline.  She married Alfred Weigand on June 10, 1978 in Oswego.  She had been employed by Habitat for Humanity, Meals on Wheels and Walmart.   She was a member of First United Methodist...