Obituaries

Annie B. Engleman

Annie B. Engleman

Sep 11, 2026

Annie B. Engleman, age 96, went peacefully to be with her Savior Jesus on September 11, 2026.

She was born in Oklahoma on July 17, 1930 to Henry and Ellen Higginbotham. Her family moved to Wyoming when she was 3 years of age.

She graduated from Natrona County High School and afterward married Wesley G. Engleman in 1948. They were married 65...

Ira Mundy Dodd

Ira Mundy Dodd

Sep 8, 2026

Ira Mundy Dodd, 98, of Casper, Wyoming passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2026.

A full obituary will be posted as it becomes available.

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Kenneth Nicolaysen Tyler

Kenneth Nicolaysen Tyler

Sep 7, 2026

Kenneth Nicolaysen Tyler, 75, of Casper, Wyoming passed away Monday, September 7, 2026.

To share a memory of Kenneth or leave a special message for the family, please visit the guestbook below.

Georgene Ann Figg

Georgene Ann Figg

Sep 6, 2026

Georgene Ann (Hansen) Figg, age 81, passed away surrounded by her loving family on September 6, 2026, in Casper, Wyoming. Georgene was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great- grandmother, sister, aunt, great aunt, and friend.

Georgene was born on August 16, 1945, in St. Paul, Minnesota to George G. Hansen and Margaret B. (Staal) Hansen and was welcomed home by...

Thomas F. O'Brien

Thomas F. O'Brien

Sep 5, 2026

Thomas F. O'Brien, 74, of Casper, Wyoming passed away Saturday, September 5, 2026. Tom was born in Casper on February 20, 1952 the fourth of five sons to Con and Mary O'Brien. Tom graduated from Natrona County High School and received his Bachelor's degree from Casper College/University of Wyoming.

As a young man, Tom worked on his parents ranch north of...

Carol Ann Matzke

Carol Ann Matzke

Sep 5, 2026

Carol Snedden Matzke, 75, of Casper Wyoming, passed on Saturday September 5th, 2026 at Shepherd the valley. Carol was born in Casper Wyoming on November 9, 1950. She graduated from Natrona County high school in 1969. She was an avid painter/crafter for many years till her hands and eye sight no longer allowed her to create the way she wanted....

Zachary D. Beyer

Zachary D. Beyer

Sep 4, 2026

Zachary Deric Beyer, known to those who loved him as Zack, Z, Z1, or Aba passed away on September 4, 2026, at the age of 35. He grew up in Evansville, Wisconsin, where he was particularly interested in art and computers. In 2012, he moved to the Pacific Northwest to join his Uncle Eric's educational software startup, which later became...

Louise Blanch Wheeler

Louise Blanch Wheeler

Sep 4, 2026

Louise Blanch Wheeler, 104, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.

Louise was born on December 31, 1921, to Louis Phillips and Blanch Ruth Hartwell. She lived a long and beautiful life filled with love, family, and countless memories.

On October 1, 1940, Louise married the love of her life, Wallace Woodrow “Pat” Wheeler. Together,...

Donna Marie Parrish

Donna Marie Parrish

Sep 3, 2026

Donna Marie Woodhead Parrish passed away peacefully on September 3, 2026, in Casper, Wyoming, the city she called home for over 6 decades. Donna was born on November 20, 1936, in Superior, Wyoming, where she grew up and attended grade school, junior high, and Superior High School, graduating in 1954. A standout twirler, she was known for her skill with...

Dakota Joshua James

Dakota Joshua James

Sep 2, 2026

In Loving Memory of Our Son

Dakota Joshua James 7/14/2000 – 9/2/2026

It is with unimaginable heartbreak that we announce the passing of our beloved son, Dakota, who was taken from us far too soon at just 26 years old. He was, quite simply, bigger than life.

He had a heart that seemed to have no limits. He loved deeply, laughed loudly, lived...

Cynthia Sue Dowler

Cynthia Sue Dowler

Sep 1, 2026

Cynthia Sue Dowler, 72, of Casper, Wyoming passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2026.

Cindy was born in Casper to parents Maxcine and Ray Dowler. She attended schools in Casper and graduated from NCHS. Before her disability, she worked in housekeeping and in food service. Camping, going to Alcova, driving her car, and playing bingo where her great loves.

She is preceded in...

Philip S. Johnston

Philip S. Johnston

Aug 30, 2026

Philip Sherman Johnston, age 97, of Casper, died peacefully at home on Aug. 30, 2026 in Casper. He was born Jul. 22, 1929, in Casper, to William V. Johnston and Mary A. Scholz, and was the sixth child of ten.

His first job at the age of thirteen was sweeping up after the carpenters employed by his father. In the summer...

Sharon Sue Nichols

Sharon Sue Nichols

Aug 28, 2026

Sharon Sue (Howell) Nichols, passed away on August 28, 2026, at her home in Casper, Wyoming, surrounded by her daughters after a long battle with dementia. She was 83.

Born on June 8, 1943, in Compton, California, Sharon was a woman of determination, warmth, and spirit. She graduated from Compton High School in Compton, CA and later attended college classes in...

Shirley Mae Skinner

Shirley Mae Skinner

Aug 28, 2026

Shirley Mae Skinner, 92, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2026, at the Casper Hospice House in Casper, Wyoming.

Shirley was born on December 20, 1933, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She and her husband, Chuck, spent much of their lives in Milwaukee, where Shirley worked as the head housekeeper at Dillion Inn. Chuck & Shirley spent their final years in Wyoming, close...

Shawn Layhue

Shawn Layhue

Aug 27, 2026

Shawn Layhue, 65, born on November 7, 1960 in Aurora, Colorado, passed away on August 27, 2026 in Casper, Wyoming after a long illness.

Shawn grew up in a military family. He and his family lived in several states such as Colorado, Connecticut, New York, Alabama, Georgia, Iowa, and South Carolina. His first adventure came at a very early age while...

Patricia Ann Oligmueller

Patricia Ann Oligmueller

Aug 27, 2026

Patricia Ann Oligmueller, 88, of Casper, Wyoming passed away Thursday, August 27, 2026.

Born March 4, 1938 in Highmore South Dakota to parents Lawrence William Oligmueller Sr. and Mary Isbella Enger Oligmueller. Moved to Casper Wyo. in 1956. Siblings: Lawrence W. Oligmueller, Richard L. Oligmueller and Mary Theresa Oligmueller

Patricia is preceded in death by, Parents: Father – 2002 and Mother –...

Jose Carbajal

Jose Carbajal

Aug 26, 2026

Jose Carbajal, 68, of Evansville, Wyoming passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2026.

A full obituary will be posted as it becomes available.

To share a memory of Jose or leave a special message for the family, please visit the guestbook below.

Jim Reid

Jim Reid

Aug 24, 2026

James Steven Reid, 60, of Rozet, Wyoming passed away Monday, August 24, 2026.

No services are planned at this time.

To share a memory of Jim or leave a special message for the family, please visit the guestbook below.

James Jerry Shores

James Jerry Shores

Aug 23, 2026

James Jerry Shores, 63, of Casper, Wyoming passed away Sunday, August 23, 2026.

A full obituary will be posted as it becomes available.

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Joseph "Lico" Martinez

Joseph "Lico" Martinez

Aug 22, 2026

Joseph Fredrico "Lico" Martinez, 46, of Casper, Wyoming passed away Saturday, August 22, 2026. He was born and raised in Casper, Wyoming graduating from high school in 1999.

Lico could make friends and strike up a conversation with anybody. He was a good cook and enjoyed classic movies - especially the Rat Pack, Star Wars, and the Marvel-verse. Above all else...

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