Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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