Obituaries
Linda T. Bechtel
Jan 1, 2025
Linda Thompson Bechtel
November 7, 1938 - January 1, 2025
Linda Thompson Bechtel of Casper died on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at Wyoming Medical Center. She was 86.
Linda was born in Cheyenne, Wyoming on November 7th, 1938 to Lorraine and Torris “Jake”Thompson. She was raised in Casper. Linda graduated from Natrona County High School in 1957 and attended Eastern Montana College in...
Frank Neil Hamar
Dec 31, 2024
Frank Neil Hamar, 89, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2024, at Central Wyoming Hospice after a courageous battle with cancer.
Frank was born on May 25, 1935, to Nan Leona (Storey) and Roy Hamar. He was one of eight children, with seven born in the family home.
In 1957, Frank was drafted into the Army, where he served as a tank...
Charles Homer Abbott
Dec 31, 2024
Charles Homer Abbott, 87, of Mills, Wyoming passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024.
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Ben Wayne France
Dec 31, 2024
Ben Wayne France, 83, of Alcova, Wyoming passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024.
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Kenneth Harold Averill
Dec 30, 2024
Kenneth Harold Averill, 75, of Thermopolis, Wyoming passed away Monday, December 30, 2024.
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Melva Mae Malson
Dec 30, 2024
Melva Mae Malson, 87, of Casper, Wyoming passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 30th, 2024. Melva was born to the parents Melvin and Pearl McNatt, on October 14th, 1937, in Midwest, Wyoming. While growing up in the Salt Creek area, during high school years, she worked at the local movie theatre. On June 24th, 1955, Melva married the...
Mary Frances Spackman
Dec 29, 2024
Mary Frances Spackman (Larsen), 74, of Casper, Wy passed away peacefully at home on December 29th, 2024. Mary was born in Colorado Springs, CO on December 18th, 1950. Her family moved to Casper, WY where she attended CY Middle School and Natona County High School.
Mary eventually went on to sow her wild oats in San Francisco, CA during the 1960’s...
Gwendolyn Fern Nielsen
Dec 29, 2024
Gwendolyn Fern Nielsen, age 64, died peacefully at home in Casper, Wyoming in the presence of her daughter and grandson on December 29th, 2024, after a traumatic battle with Bulbar Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Gwen was diagnosed with Bulbar ALS in February of 2024, but her children believe symptoms started as early as Fall 2022. Despite how debilitating her disease...
Chester Carl Clingan
Dec 28, 2024
Chester Carl Clingan, born on July 18, 1944, in Oroville, California to Boyd and Verna Clingan. He passed away peacefully on December 28, 2024, in Casper, Wyoming. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories.
Chester's educational journey culminated at Oroville High School, where he graduated in 1964. Throughout his life,...
Timothy Calvin Bailey
Dec 28, 2024
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Timothy Calvin Bailey, 70, of Casper, Wyoming, on December 28, 2024.
Tim was born August 18, 1954, in El Dorado, Kansas to William and Patricia (McDaniels) Bailey. His family later moved to Cody, Wyoming where he graduated from Cody High School in 1972. In 1974, Tim met Nancy McMillan, and they...
Jan Alden Aakhus
Dec 27, 2024
Jan Alden Aakhus, 72, of Casper, Wyoming passed away Friday, December 27, 2024.
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Tom Fields
Dec 27, 2024
Tom Fields , 71, of Evansville, Wyoming passed away Friday, December 27, 2024.
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Shirley Susan Crowder
Dec 25, 2024
Shirley Susan Crowder, 78, of Bar Nunn, Wyoming passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2024 in Aurora, Colorado.
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Charles Arthur Conkin
Dec 21, 2024
"Dear lovely Death, That taketh all things underwing - Never to kill - Only to change, Into some other thing, This suffering flesh, To make it either more or less, But not again the same - Dear lovely Death, Change is thy other name." Langston Hughes
Charles Conkin is preceded in passing by his father, Gary Conkin, and so many others...
Curtis Alan Smith Sr.
Dec 20, 2024
Curtis Alan Smith Sr., 70, of Casper, Wyoming passed away Friday, December 20, 2024.
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Larry Ray Thorseth
Dec 20, 2024
Larry R. Thorseth passed away at the Wyoming Medical Center in Casper Wyoming December 20, 2024. He lived in Casper for the last 15 years, most recently at Mountain Plaza Assisted Living and previously resided in Phoenix AZ.
Larry was born October 28, 1944 in Minot, ND to Raymond and Lillian (Austad) Thorseth. He was a child of the prairie, a...
Janice Lee Rayburn
Dec 20, 2024
Janice Lee Rayburn, also known as Jan, passed away on December 20, 2024, at Central Wyoming Hospice and Transitions, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 11, 1942, in Cheyenne, and was the cherished daughter of Oliver and Dora Lock who are now with her in Heaven.
Throughout her remarkable life, Jan enjoyed a career as a dedicated...
JudyLynn Solberg
Dec 20, 2024
JudyLynn Solberg, a beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Casper, Wyoming, on December 20, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born on November 26, 1955, in Warren, Minnesota to Dale and Ethel Larson, and lived a life rich in love, adventure, and dedication.
JudyLynn’s career was marked by her commitment to helping others....
Ernest Michael Linton
Dec 19, 2024
On Thursday, December 19, Ernest “Ernie” Michael Linton passed away at Central Wyoming Hospice. He was born February 27,1952 in Plant City, Florida to Ernest Archer and Grace (Cumbie) Linton. When a teenager his family moved to Michigan where he attended Coloma High School, graduating in 1970.
Ernie loved to play softball. He met his wife, Carole Kushel, at a softball...
Cynthia "Cyd" Lynn Grieve
Dec 18, 2024
Cynthia “Cyd” Lynn Grieve, 69, of Casper, passed away Wednesday, December 18th, 2024.
Cyd was born Cynthia Lynn Garner to Shirley Garner (nee White) and Charles “Chuck” Garner on February 26th, 1955 in Casper, Wy. She attended Natrona County High School and married her teenage sweetheart, Glenn Grieve, also of Casper, in 1975. They have two children together, Alexis Grieve born...
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