Obituaries

Dec 7, 2025

Jerry Curtis Dexter, born on November 18, 1960, in Buffalo, Wyoming, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2025, at Monument Health Rapid City in South Dakota, after suffering a stroke. He was a beloved figure in his community and leaves behind cherished memories and lasting impressions.

Jerry dedicated much of his life to the automotive field, proudly owning a salvage yard...

Dec 1, 2025

Corey Wayne Music, 44, of Gillette, Wyoming passed away December 1, 2025. Services are pending with Gillette Memorial Chapel. 

Dec 1, 2025

Obituary of Ronald Leroy Trask (February 15, 1949 to December 1, 2025)

Ronald Leroy Trask passed away of natural causes at home in Gillette, Wyoming on December 1, 2025. He was 76 years old. Ronnie was born in Rapid City, SD on February 15, 1949, the fifth of six children of Henry Leroy Trask and Lila Maxine Molar. He is survived...

Nov 29, 2025

James Robert Peterson Jr. age 81, of Rozet, WY passed away at his home on Saturday, November 29, 2025.  Funeral arrangements are pending with Gillette Memorial Chapel.

Nov 29, 2025

Dana Stoltenberg, 61, of Gillette, Wyoming, passed away on November 29, 2025. Arrangements are pending with Gillette Memorial Chapel.

Nov 27, 2025

Bruce Wayne Holzwarth, 44, passed away unexpectedly November 27, 2025 at Campbell County Memorial Health. He was born July 17, 1981 to Bruce and Diane Holzwarth. Bruce was an only child. He loved animals, he never hesitated to help any animal, but he especially loved his dog, Boris. He enjoyed the outdoors, collecting things, and basketball. His favorite NBA team...

Nov 27, 2025

James Carson (J.C.) Houle passed away peacefully on November 27, 2025, at his home in rural Crook County, Wyoming. He was 80 years old. JC was born in Williston, North Dakota on February 23, 1945, to John Frances Houle and Mildred Marion Carson Houle. He was the fifth of seven children.

JC met Pamela Jean Johnson of Crosby, North Dakota and...

Nov 26, 2025

David Lewis Harmer age 88, of Gillette passed away at Campbell County Health on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. A funeral service is scheduled in Gillette at the Church of Latter-day Saints on Saturday, December 13, 2025 on Allen Street.  Time to be announced.  Burial will take place at the Elmwood Cemetery in Fruita, Colorado at a later date.

Nov 21, 2025

Nov 17, 2025

Beverly Ann Altenberg age 86, of Gillette passed away at Legacy Living and Rehabilitation on Monday, November 17, 2025.  Funeral arrangements are pending with Gillette Memorial Chapel and Feigum Funeral Home in Pierre, SD.

Nov 16, 2025

John Richard Nulle, a beloved husband, father, and decorated Marine, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2025, at the Cheyenne Regional Medical Center in Cheyenne, Wyoming, at the age of 76. John was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania on April 4, 1949 to Robert Walter Nulle and Kathryn Anna Gilpin. His childhood was spent in Powell, Wyoming then moved to Gillette...

Nov 15, 2025

Drew Dean Essen, 79, of Terry, Montana passed away in Billings, Montana on November 15, 2025. Drew was born October 9, 1946 in Norfolk, Nebraska to Howard and Lois Essen. He was one of four children. After graduating high school, Drew became an independent contractor and moved to Gillette, Wyoming. He married his love, Paula Watson, on January 16, 1971....

Nov 15, 2025

Sharliene Overby passed away at home, Saturday, November 15, 2025. She was surrounded by her family and passed quietly in her sleep. She had been under Hospice care for several weeks. Sharliene was born in Havre, Montana on May 21, 1943, to father, Donald and mother, Frances. She was one of two girls and four boys. She is survived by...

Nov 13, 2025

Joshua Sebastian Tyler Elliston, age 31, passed away in the early morning of Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2025 after a long, hard battle with organ failure.

Joshua was born in Gillette, WY, on February 28, 1994 to his parents, Haley Elliston and Leonard Thomas Sisk. He was a happy little boy for most of his childhood, always smiling and laughing; he most...

Nov 10, 2025

Donna Gail Benner, 68 of Gillette, Wyoming passed away November 10, 2025 surrounded by loved ones. Services are pending with Gillette Memorial Chapel.

Donna Gail Benner passed away on November 10th in Gillette, Wyoming. Born and raised in the Sandhills of Nebraska, Donna carried the true spirit of a cowgirl—strong, steady, and wild at heart. She walked through life with a...

Nov 8, 2025

Catherine Cardarelli was born in Atlanta, Georgia on June 5, 1944, to William Benjamin Teague, Jr. and Gloria Jones Teague. She graduated from the LA Art School and received a Master of Fine Arts from the University of Georgia. Her career in photography was international with work in: Washington, D.C.; San Francisco, California; Atlanta, Georgia; Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Savannah, Georgia...

Nov 7, 2025

Funeral service for Vernon Rockey will be held 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 15, 2025 at Living Rock Church; with Pastor Mark Stevens officiating. Visitation will take place one hour prior to services at the church. Vernon Coe Rockey, born January 8, 1934, in Ewing, Nebraska to Ransom Guy Rockey and Leota Butler Rockey, passed away November 7, 2025 after a...

Nov 6, 2025

Vencil Lee Burnett was born to Herschel and Denzil Burnett on February 18, 1936. He grew up in the Missouri, Illinois area with 2 brothers and a sister.

On September 4, 1955, Vencil united in marriage with Mary Edna Willis, beginning a beautiful journey that would span 69 years. Their union was blessed with four children: three daughters and one son.

Early...

Nov 5, 2025

Mary Darlene (DeFoe) Allen, age 87, passed away peacefully November 5, 2025 with family by her side. Mary was born on July 3, 1938- the firstborn of 8 children to Arthur and Borghild (Tollefsrud) DeFoe of Watford City, ND. The siblings were raised with love and faith and all remain incredibly close. They call themselves the “Gang of Eight”! Mary...

Nov 4, 2025

Rosalie Abbie (Snow) Richard, age 93, passed from her earthly life and entered her heavenly home to be with her Lord and Savior on November 4, 2025. She was born January 10, 1932 on the family homestead south of Almena, Kansas to Wilber Grant Snow and Nina Grace (Johnson) Snow. Her family left Kansas in the 1930s during the depression...