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Catherine Evertz Ryan passed away peacefully at her home in Laramie on February 1, 2023. She was born to Nicholas Evertz and Otilla Kobe Evertz on January 11, 1925, in Northeast Minneapolis where she was raised with four brothers, Edward, Joseph, Donald and Max. Catherine attended the University of Minnesota and graduated from the Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Chemistry degree and later from Arts and Sciences with a Masters degree in Physical Chemistry. After graduating, her first job was teaching Analytical and Physical Chemistry...
Saratoga resident Stan Brooks passed away peacefully in Denver on February 2, 2023 after a brief illness, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his loving wife Claire, his four children and six grandchildren, who all miss him deeply. Thomas Stanley Brooks was born in Rawlins in 1932 and spent his boyhood in PARCO-Sinclair where his parents J.G. Brooks and Adele Whatley lived along with his older sister Betty. His mother and father met in Breckenridge, Colorado, where Stan's grandfather...
Neal Lee Forbes, born in Sterling, Colorado, on July 31, 1952, passed away on January 19, 2023, near his home northeast of Saratoga, Wyoming. He was born to Cliff and Madaline (Morris) Forbes, and he and his older sister Judy (Dixon) were raised throughout the western United States and spent five formative years in Brazil, Argentina, and Peru. In the early 1960s, the family moved to Rawlins, Wyoming, where they opened a Western Auto store in 1963. One of Neal's responsibilities at the store was...
Bruce White, age 70, the founder of the Brush Creek Luxury Ranch Collection and chairman of industry-leading hotel company White Lodging, died on Thursday, January 19, surrounded by his family. He had been undergoing treatment for cancer. Born in Gary, Indiana, the son of Dean & Barbara White, Bruce grew up in Crown Point, Indiana. Bruce was a proud graduate of Purdue University, where he later served on its Board of Trustees. Bruce continued his support of Purdue through various benefactor...
Neal Forbes passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2023. Services will be held Friday, January 27, 2023, 10 a.m. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church....
Ruby Alice Ross, 90, of Saratoga passed away January 19. Ruby was born on October 20, 1932 in Laramie, Wyoming to Melbourn and Loma Peach. A Celebration of Life will be held in the spring. Casada Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements....
Lawrence Walter Miller (Dutch), 90, of Encampment Wyoming passed away on December 30, 2022, after a brief stay in hospice at the Life Care Center of Greeley. Dutch was born in LaSalle, CO, on January 28, 1932, to Frank and Elizabeth (Lizzi Brunz) Miller of LaSalle on their family farm and baptized at Our Savior Lutheran Church of Greeley. Dutch attended LaSalle Elementary and Greeley High and was a member of Colorado National Guard. Dutch married Phillis Nelson of Boulder, CO and then moved to...
Retired Marine Corps Lt. Colonel Mark Pesognelli pass away in his sleep on December 21st, 2022. He was born in McKeesport, Pennsylvania to Rita and Jack and was the older brother of his sister Joanie. His curiosity for exploration came from a swing set in a playground up the hill behind his house. He could see across town and past the horizon, and his wanderlust came from that view. Mark lived a full life. He had a strong faith in God. He served his country proudly for 21 years as a Marine....
A memorial service for Kent Craig, 63, Beebe, Arkansas, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 17, 2022 at Amy Baptist Church. Services will be held in Granby, Colorado at a later date. Kent passed away Monday, December 5, 2022, at his mother's home. He was born April 20, 1959, at Bloomington, Illinois, to Charles E. and Vera Jeandeville Wray. He accepted Jesus as his Saviour at the age of 10. Kent was a 1977 graduate of Encampment High School, Encampment, Wyoming. He enjoyed driving big...
In Honor of the Beloved Gay Day Alcorn Clark 12/15/1943 to 12/7/2017 It's hard to believe it has been five years since Gay passed away. The 21½ years we were married has filled my heart with pleasant memories that will last me the rest of my life. I want to thank everyone who called me at the time to tell me how much she loved me, all the wonderful things she had said about me, and how much everyone thought I had contributed to her last years of happiness. And I know how much she loved...
Donna Marie (Vandyke) Wells, who called Riverside home since 1975, passed from this world peacefully on November 20, 2022 in Laramie, Wyoming. Donna was a woman who had many jobs in her life but enjoyed raising her three sons and spending time with her friends and family most of all. Donna was preceded in death by her father, mother, sister, and two brothers. She is survived by her husband of fifty-nine years and life-long friend Roy Thomas Wells (Encampment, WY); her three sons William Wells...
On Wednesday, November 23, 2022, Erik Nelson, loving husband and father of four children, went to heaven at the age of 81. Erik was born March 14, 1941 in Denver, Colorado and was adopted a few days later by Dr. John Nelson and Marion Nelson. He received two degrees in Agriculture and Animal Science from Colorado State University in Fort Collins, CO. Erik worked as a rancher for several years on Cedar Creek Ranch. He then became the owner of The Rustic Bar in Saratoga, Wyoming and has owned it...
Thomas (Tommy) Dean Waeckerlin passed away on November 21, 2022, at Cheyenne Regional Hospital. Tommy was born in Rawlins, WY on October 3, 1957, to parents Robert and Virginia Waeckerlin as the the youngest of three sons–his brothers Rod and Gary. In his youth, Tommy participated in little league, marching band, bowling and learning to golf at the old Sinclair Golf Course. One of Tommy's proudest moments was earning an Amateur Grand Slam, achieving a combined pitch and no-hitter in little l...
Phillip A. Spall, 67, of Hanna, WY died November 14, 2022 at Hospice of Laramie. He was born June 11, 1955 to Richard Spall and Marilyn (Tucker) Cox in Kremmling, Colorado. Phillip enjoyed being in the outdoors fishing and working. He also had a love for sports, especially the Denver Broncos. He is preceded in death by his father. He is survived by his mother, Marilyn Cox of Cortez, CO; his siblings, Debbie Norris (Tim) of Clover Dale, IN, Michael Spall (Doris) of Cortez, CO, Danny Cox (Tommi...
Sandra S. Fisher, 72, passed away November 15, 2022, in Hot Springs, SD. She was born July 20, 1950 in Greybull, WY. Her parents were Jack and Ruby Smith. Sandra graduated from Weld County High School in 1968. She was married in 1969 and later divorced. She married Jon Fisher in 1996, these two individuals had a great marriage and enjoyed all of their "adventures". Sandy grew up on several ranches and enjoyed working with livestock She was an accomplished rodeo performer, was an exceptional...
Rosalie Kraft Cousins 1/26/1948 – 10/6/2022 Rosalie Quealy Kraft Cousins, Encampment native, passed away on October 6 th at her home at the age of 74 years surrounded by her family. After a happy childhood on the Kraft Ranch, Rosalie graduated from Encampment High School in 1966 and was married to Michael Quealy in 1968. After his passing, she finished her education at University of Wyoming graduating with a degree in Home Economics and Special Education. She married Wade Cousins in 1972 in C...
Kathleen Ann Shamion passed away peacefully at her home in Sundance, October 20, 2022. She went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ, at the age of 82. Kathleen married Robert John Shamion on August 16, 1958 and was happily married for 64 years. Kathleen was born April 06, 1940 in Stambaugh, Michigan. In 1958, she graduated from Iron River High School and continued on to receive a Bachelor of Science in Education from Black Hills State University with Suma Cum Laude Honors, December of 1987. Her...
Vicki Lavach, 62, was called home on October 20, 2022, shortly after beginning her battle with cancer. She passed peacefully in her bed at home in the arms of her loving husband. A longtime resident of Cheyenne and more recently, the greater Encampment area of Wyoming. Vicki loved living in the peacefulness of the Upper North Platte Valley where she enjoyed nurturing her garden, crafting in her workshop, watching deer in her meadow and feeding hummingbirds. She dedicated her life to caring for...
Steven E. Sondergard, of Saratoga Wyoming, passed away unexpectedly on October 6th 2022. Steven was born on September 26th 1954 to Walter and Joan Sondergard. He grew up in Littleton, CO. He graduated from John F. Kennedy High School. He went on to earn Bachelor and Master degrees in Chemical and Petroleum Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines. He went on and continued to pursue degrees in Operations Research, Economics and Accounting from The Wharton Business School, and Duke...
Roaslie Kraft Cousins 1/26/1948 – 10/6/2022 Rosalie Quealy Kraft Cousins, Encampment native, passed away on October 6 th at her home at the age of 74 years surrounded by her family. After a happy childhood on the Kraft Ranch, Rosalie graduated from Encampment High School in 1966 and was married to Michael Quealy in 1968. After his passing, she finished her education at University of Wyoming graduating with a degree in Home Economics and Special Education. She married Wade Cousins in 1972 in C...
Evertt William Wombaker, 88, passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at his home in Chugwater, Wyoming surrounded by his grateful family. Evertt Wombaker was born on Thursday, July 26, 1934 in Encampment, Wyoming the son of Clifford and Irene (Pante) Wombaker. Evertt loved plowing snow for the highway department, ranching, his wife, and children. He leaves behind his wife, Myra Jean Wombaker; children, Trudy (Doug) Ward, Matt Wombaker, and Aaron (Tiffany) Wombaker; grandchildren, Kaleb...
Douglas Dean Waldron, 80 of Walden, Colorado passed away October 11, 2022. He was born May 8, 1942, in Cowdrey, Colorado to Cordie Vernon Waldron and Ethel Nadine Willford Waldron. During his life he attended North Park Schools. Later in life he worked a few years with the Jackson County Roads department. He then moved up in life working for the Colorado Dept. of Highways for 42 years. He enjoyed taking care of our Highways from Berthoud Pass, Rabbit Ears Pass, clear to the Wyoming Border....
Alice Jean Lanier Byram was born July 14, 1934 in Shamrock, Texas. She passed away peacefully at the age of 88, on September 16, 2022 surrounded by her loving family in Davenport, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her parents, Otis Hubert Lanier and Lilly Jane Ratchford Lanier, her brother Hubert Don Lanier and her eldest grandchild, Trenton Paul Bishop. Alice's life was full of many passions, including her family, her love of sports, and her friends. Her number one joy was her devotion to...
Delia May DeMarce, 71, of Rawlins, Wyoming passed away Saturday, August 27, 2022 at Central Wyoming Hospice Kloefkorn Home with her daughter Jennie by her side. Dede was born on December 24, 1950 in Laramie, Wyoming to Arthur "Frenchie" DeMarce and Mallie Herring DeMarce. Dede attended school in Encampment and Saratoga graduating from the Saratoga High School. She then went to business school in Denver, Colorado. She was always busy with family and her many friends, living most of her life in...
Michael David Parrie, born November 16, 1958, lost a long battle to cancer on August 21, 2022. Mike's whole life was dedicated to helping the underdog and fixing things. Too bad he can't fix our broken hearts today. Michael was born to Albert and Alice, in Rawlins, Wyoming. Mike thrived in Saratoga, where his parents had the Parrie's Electronic Store. He was Student Council President 3 times in High School, and was a State Champion wrestler. A lifelong entrepreneur, Mike started several...