Obituaries

Jeannette Elizabeth Graham

Jeannette Elizabeth Graham

Jun 22, 2026

Jeannette E. Graham, 80, of Casper, passed away on June 22, 2026.

On August 28, 1945, Jeannette Elizabeth Eleanor Mergenmeier was born to George and Stella (Lierz) Mergenmeier in Mitchell Township, Nemaha County, Kansas. The youngest of 8 children, she began her life on a farm outside of Seneca, KS, until moving to the College Farm in Atchinson, KS, where her...

Jesse Ellen Lopez

Jesse Ellen Lopez

Jun 21, 2026

With heavy, sorrowful hearts, we announce that Jesse Ellen Lopez (Jess) gained her wings to fly high on June 21, 2026, just one week after her 44th birthday. 

Jess began her journey here on Earth in Minnesota, where she was raised by her father, Curtis Westphal. It was there that she developed a lifelong love for the outdoors, fishing, and the...

Mary Calhoun Cross Duggan

Mary Calhoun Cross Duggan

Jun 20, 2026

Surrounded by her family, Mary Calhoun Cross Duggan, of Casper, Wyoming, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2026, just days before her 90th birthday.

Born in North Platte, Nebraska, to Harvey and Bernice Calhoun, Mary arrived five minutes after her twin sister, Marcia (Marty) Lee. The family moved to San Jose, California, where Mary spent her childhood and formed many treasured...

Ronald Wallace Cook

Ronald Wallace Cook

Jun 19, 2026

Loving Son, Brother and Uncle passed away on June 19, 2026, at Hospice after a five-year battle with cancer. He was born to Clarence and Theadora Cook on March 6, 1945, in Casper, Wyoming. 

In his younger years he worked for Pacific Fruit and Produce, delivering to bakeries and restaurants around the state. Then he worked in the oil fields for...

Lesley Dean Bain

Lesley Dean Bain

Jun 18, 2026

Lesley Dean Bain, known affectionately as "Les," passed away peacefully on June 18, 2026, at his home surrounded by his wife in Casper, Wyoming. Born on August 22, 1938, in Ponca City, Oklahoma, Les lived a full and fulfilling life marked by dedication to his family and his passions.

Les spent the majority of his career as a machinist in the...

Dorothy E. Knott

Dorothy E. Knott

Jun 17, 2026

Dorothy E. Knott1934 -to- 2026

I wanted to let everyone know that we lost our Mother yesterday afternoon. She survived two massive heart attacks, and breast cancer. She was a trouper right up to the end. Tonight, her pain is gone, she’s young and healthy again and dancing with a tall Wyoming cowboy in some romantic setting.

Dorothy (known as Dottie by...

Tina Jeanette Wert

Tina Jeanette Wert

Jun 16, 2026

Tina Jeanette Wert was born on September 8, 1955, in Bournemouth, England. She was the youngest of five children born to Orville and Rosemarie Hardwick. She spent most of her childhood traveling the world, her father’s successful military career took the family to many different destinations until they finally settled in Colorado Springs where she grew up. As a young...

David Arthur Kubichek

David Arthur Kubichek

Jun 15, 2026

David Arthur Kubichek, 74, of Casper, Wyoming passed away Monday, June 15, 2026.

My husband David was born in Casper to Bill and Nina, alongside his brother, Robert. He attended NCHS, where he enjoyed theater and football and won a state wrestling title. He went on to CSU and Creighton Law and began his 47 years of service to the Department...

Jane Marie Murrell

Jane Marie Murrell

Jun 15, 2026

Jane Marie Murrell, 72, passed away on June 15, 2026, after a battle with leukemia. Born in Newcastle, Wyoming on March 16, 1954, to James and Annabelle Lee Griffey, she grew up in Casper Wyoming.

Jane was an avid seamstress who enjoyed creating items and gifting them to friends and family. She knitted hats and donated them to children through various...

Ivor Julius De Witt

Ivor Julius De Witt

Jun 15, 2026

Ivor Julius de Witt, of Hillsboro, Oregon, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2026, in Casper, Wyoming, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on February 11, 1955, in Ndola, Zambia, he was the son of the late Frederick Cristoffel and Margerita Magdalena de Witt. Ivor graduated from Vaal High School and went on to a career as a computer programmer and...

Olive E. Kiernan

Olive E. Kiernan

Jun 14, 2026

It is with heavy hearts and profound love that we announce the passing of our beloved sister and aunt, Olive Elaine Kiernan, 91, of Casper Wyoming, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2026 surrounded by her family.

Born on July 26, 1934, in the Bronx, New York, Olive approached life with a mischievous wit, boundless curiosity, and a firm belief that...

Justin Dean Gale

Justin Dean Gale

Jun 13, 2026

Justin Dean Gale was born on November 22, 2004, in Casper, Wyoming, and joined the Gale family at the age of four, bringing an immediate and undeniable spark of joy into our lives and home. From that moment on, he became a cherished son, a deeply loved brother, an instant uncle, and an irreplaceable piece of our hearts. The bond...

Everet Lee Bainter

Everet Lee Bainter

Jun 13, 2026

Everet Lee Bainter, a dedicated Soil Conservationist whose career was marked by steadfast commitment to the preservation and stewardship of our natural landscapes, passed away on June 13, 2026, in Casper, Wyoming. Born on September 23, 1948, in Oberlin, Kansas, Everet’s life journey was one characterized by service—both to his country and to the land he cherished.

Everet married the love...

Rita M. Wentz

Rita M. Wentz

Jun 11, 2026

Rita Marie Wentz (née Jairell), 60, of Casper, Wyoming, passed away on June 11, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on January 31, 1966, in Laramie, Wyoming, to Norman and Susan Jairell, where she was also raised.

Rita was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend whose kindness and compassion touched countless lives....

Betty L. Petersen

Betty L. Petersen

Jun 11, 2026

Betty Lee Petersen, 89, of Casper, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2026.

She was born in Casper, Wyoming, on October 30, 1936, to the late Leonidus Elroy Hamilton and Delma Muriel Galusha. Betty graduated from Natrona County High School in Casper and attended Kilgore College in Kilgore, Texas.

She married James W. Miller in 1956, and they lived together in New London,...

Donald Lawrence Middaugh

Donald Lawrence Middaugh

Jun 10, 2026

Donald Lawrence Middaugh, 74, of Casper, Wyoming passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2026.

A full obituary and service information will be posted as they become available.

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Daren Terpening

Daren Terpening

Jun 10, 2026

Daren LeRoy Terpening, 94, of Casper, Wyoming passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2026.

Daren was born to Ray and Bessie (Finley) Terpening in Midwest, Wyoming and graduated from Midwest High School. He received his bachelor's degree in education from Black Hills State and completed his Master's in Education from the University of Wyoming. He met the love of his life, Verla...

James F. "Jim" Doyle

James F. "Jim" Doyle

Jun 9, 2026

In Memoriam: James Francis Doyle, 83

Jim died suddenly of natural causes on Tuesday, June 9th, 2026.

Jim was born on August 17th, 1942, in Billings, Montana, to Ruth and Francis Doyle. He met his future wife, Nancy, in 1964, and they were married on July 1st, 1967, by Paul Hallock, after Jim returned from Vietnam.

Jim served honorably in the US Army...

Harry Edward Cummins

Harry Edward Cummins

Jun 9, 2026

Harry Edward Cummins, 91, of Casper, Wyoming passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2026.

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

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