Obituaries

Bruce A. Kottraba

Bruce A. Kottraba

Jul 17, 2025

Bruce Kottraba, 60, of Moorcroft, passed away July 17, 2025 at his home in Moorcroft.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at the Moorcroft Town Center in Moorcroft. Interment will follow in the Moorcroft Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 - 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at Walker Funeral Home, 410 Medical Arts Court, Gillette.

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Diana May Crook

Diana May Crook

Jul 15, 2025

Diana Crook, 79, of Upton, Wyoming passed away at the Weston County Hospital on July 15, 2025. Service arrangements are pending with Gillette Memorial Chapel.

Andre Michele Rivard

Andre Michele Rivard

Jul 15, 2025

Andre Michele Rivard, 54, of Gillette, Wyoming passed away in Denver, Colorado on July 15, 2025. Service arrangements are pending with Walker Funeral Home. 

Robert Lee Johnson

Robert Lee Johnson

Jul 13, 2025

Robert Lee “Bob” Johnson, age 77, passed away peacefully at his home in Gillette, Wyoming, on July 13, 2025.

Robert was born on February 11, 1948, in Sheridan, Wyoming. Robert was the first- born son of Donna Belle (Stewart) Tanner and Earl Robert Johnson. A proud Wyoming native, Bobby was raised in Gillette and graduated from Gillette High School in 1966...

Deloris Sue Deaton

Deloris Sue Deaton

Jul 13, 2025

Deloris “Sue” Deaton, 84, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2025, at the Legacy Living and Rehabilitation Center in Gillette, Wyoming.

A graveside service will be held on Monday, July 21, 2025, beginning at 2:00 p.m., at Mount Pisgah Cemetery.

Sue was born on November 21, 1940, to Charles and Deloris (Fenton) Fiske. She grew up on the family farm as one...

Dean Marshall Oberlander

Dean Marshall Oberlander

Jul 9, 2025

A Funeral Service for Dean Marshall Oberlander will be at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at Prince of Peace Church in Gillette Wyoming with Rev. Dr. Eugene Zeller officiating. Interment at Mt. Pisgah Cemetery in Gillette Wyoming will follow the service with Military Honors by American Legion Post 42. 

Dean Marshall Oberlander was born on July 12, 1941, at...

Mildred "Bernice" Groves

Mildred "Bernice" Groves

Jul 9, 2025

Bernice Groves was the eldest of two children to Ed and Blanche (New) Willard, born on May 4th, 1933. Many of her childhood memories were of assisting her father with ranch work and enjoying time with cousins and friends. She rode the horse to the country school, graduated from Campbell County High School of Gillette, Wy. in 1951 and attended...

Billy Cooper

Billy Cooper

Jul 5, 2025

Billy Cooper age 67, of Gillette passed away at his home on Saturday, July 5, 2025.  Funeral arrangements are pending with Gillette Memorial Chapel.

Destiny Heaven Kirsch

Destiny Heaven Kirsch

Jul 4, 2025

In Loving Memory of Destiny Heaven Kirsch

December 17, 2005 – July 4, 2025

With profound sadness and aching hearts, we announce the passing of Destiny Heaven Kirsch, who left this world far too soon at the age of 19. Born in Haßfurt, Germany, on December 17, 2005, Destiny was a bright, adventurous, and loving soul whose presence brought joy, laughter, and...

Tracy Lynn Self

Tracy Lynn Self

Jul 3, 2025

Tracy Lynn Self age 61, of Gillette passed away at her home surrounded by her beloved cats on Thursday, July 3, 2025. 

A gathering to honor the life of Tracy Lynn Self will be held on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at the Dalbey Memorial Fishing Lake in the Veterans Memorial Shelter. 

Jon Charles Stauffacher

Jon Charles Stauffacher

Jul 3, 2025

A Celebration of Life for Jon C. Stauffacher will be at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, July 11, 2025 at Gillette Memorial Chapel with Donnie Colby as Celebrant. Burial of the urn will follow at Mt. Pisgah Cemetery in Gillette. Jon Charles Stauffacher, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on July 3, 2025, in Gillette, Wyoming, at the...

Ray Odell Chase

Ray Odell Chase

Jul 2, 2025

Ray Odell Chase February 11, 1971 – July 2, 2025 Ray Odell Chase, 54, of Gillette, Wyoming, passed away on July 2, 2025, in Casper, Wyoming following a short illness. Ray was born on February 11, 1971, to Clinton “Dell” and Vickie Chase at the Air Force Base in Blytheville, Arkansas. Shortly after his birth, the family moved to Gillette,...

Scott John Ashman

Scott John Ashman

Jun 30, 2025

Scott John Ashman passed away at the age of 67 on June 30, 2025, where he was residing with his son, Ryan R Ashman in Gillette WY. Scott was originally from Warren County, NJ, and he attended Warren County Technical High School, (known as Warren Tech) in Washington NJ, where he majored in building construction.

Born on November 1, 1957 in...

Terry Dwayne Rassbach

Terry Dwayne Rassbach

Jun 29, 2025

Terry Rassbach age 63, passed away peacefully at his home, on June 29, 2025. Terry was born March 12, 1962 to Roy and Helen (Montgomery) Rassbach in Savageton, Wyoming. He attended school in Gillette. During his youth, early 1980’s, he enjoyed participating in PRCA Rodeo Pro Tour. A person could say Terry was a jack of all trade. Beside taking...

David Morse

David Morse

Jun 28, 2025

Beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend David Morse of Kaycee, Wyoming passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 28, 2025 in Gillette, Wyoming. Dave was born October 25, 1955. A true cowboy at heart, David found solace in the quiet strength of the mountains and the open embrace of the wilderness. His greatest joy in his life was his...

Judith Ann Ludemann

Judith Ann Ludemann

Jun 28, 2025

Longtime Upton resident, Judith Ludemann, 86, died Saturday, June 28th 2025, at Campbell County Memorial Hospital. A celebration of life service begins at 1:00 p.m. August 1st at the Upton Community Center. She was born March 2nd, 1939, in Newcastle, Wyoming, to Art and Alma Hagerman. She was raised on the family ranch outside of Sundance, Wyoming, with her older...

Bernice May Hertel

Bernice May Hertel

Jun 27, 2025

Memorial service for Bernice Hertel will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church with Rev. Gene Zeller officiating. Burial will follow in the Gillette -Mt. Pisgah Cemetery.Bernice Mae Hertel age 89, wife, cherished mother, grandmother, and sister, peacefully passed away on June 27, 2025, in Gillette, WY, surrounded by the love of...

Barbara Ann Steen

Barbara Ann Steen

Jun 20, 2025

Barbara Ann Steen, born on January 16, 1952, in San Diego, California, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2025, at Weston County Health Services. She is remembered as a loving wife, devoted sister, and cherished aunt. Barbara's life was a testament to her caring nature and vibrant spirit.

Growing up, Barbara was known for her determination and passion for helping others....

Steven Wayne Hansen

Steven Wayne Hansen

Jun 19, 2025

Steven Wayne Hansen, 73 of Gillette, WY passed away on June 19. 2025 in his home surrounded by loved ones. He was born August 23, 1951, in Jackson, WY to Robert and JoDean Hansen. He spent most of his childhood on the Hansen ranch before they moved to California in 1963.

He graduated High School from Orange High in 1970 then...

Lawrence Gary Hardina

Lawrence Gary Hardina

Jun 19, 2025

Lawrence Gary Hardina

April 15, 1938 - June 19, 2025

Gary Hardina passed away June 19, 2025 at the age of 87. Surrounded by family and loved ones, he passed away peacefully at The Legacy Living and Rehabilitation Center in Gillette, Wyoming.

Gary was born in Kidder, South Dakota on April 15, 1938 to Lawrence and Jean (Witham) Hardina. He was one of...