Obituaries
Kenneth Reynolds
Jun 29, 2026
Kenneth Donald “Ken” Reynolds
April 24, 1936 – June 29, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kenneth Donald Reynolds, lovingly known as Ken, at the age of 90. Ken was surrounded by his friends and family on his final days
Ken was born on April 24, 1936, in Rollins, Montana, to Allen William Reynolds and Charlotte (Bostic)...
Lisa Gail Farmer
Aug 9, 2026
Lisa Gail Farmer, 55, of Gillette passed away at her home on Sunday, August 9, 2026. Funeral arrangements are pending with Gillette Memorial Chapel and Walker Crematory.
Leona Frances Whiting
Aug 8, 2026
Leona Frances Whiting, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, and friend, passed away on August 8, 2026, at the remarkable age of 98, leaving behind a legacy built on family, hard work, resilience, and love.
Leona was born April 16, 1928, near Albion, Montana, to John Leo Wilson and May Riley Wilson. She was the youngest of six daughters and one...
Dawyn Marie Krivanec
Aug 7, 2026
Dawyn Marie Rogers, known to those who loved her as Marie, was born May 15, 1958, in Gary, Indiana, to Betty and Jim Rogers. She passed away August 7, 2026 surrounded by the love of a family who will miss her more than words can say.
Marie spent the first 12 years of her life growing up in Banning, California, with...
Harlan D. Kannegieter
Aug 6, 2026
Harlan D. Kannegieter, 86, of Gillette, Wyoming, passed away unexpectedly at his home on August 6, 2026.
Harlan was born May 18, 1940, in Sibley, Iowa, to Henry J. and Gertrude (Bus) Kannegieter. He was raised on a farm, first in Minnesota and then on a farm southwest of Little Rock, Iowa, attending country schools through the eighth grade before continuing...
John Milo Kluver
Aug 5, 2026
Lifelong Gillette resident John Kluver passed away on August 5, 2026 at the age of 96. Mr. Kluver requested that no services be held. Memorials may be made to "Home Instead" of Gillette or the "Campbell County Rockpile Museum". Full obituary will follow at a later date.
Raymond L. Petersen
Aug 2, 2026
Raymond “Ray” Petersen—a devoted family man, Korean War veteran, proud civic leader, and lifelong resident of Moorcroft, Wyoming—passed away peacefully at the age of 97 at the Legacy Living and Rehabilitation Center in Gillette, WY.
Born on July 6, 1929, in Moorcroft to Frances and Peter Petersen, Ray was raised next door to the local lumber yard that would become central...
Micheal "Todd" Dickinson
Jul 28, 2026
Michael Todd Dickinson, affectionately known as Todd, passed away on July 28, 2026, at the age of 58. He was born on August 20, 1967, in Sheridan, Wyoming, to Jessie Worley and Jerry Dickinson. Todd spent much of his life in Gillette, Wyoming, where he built a reputation as a hardworking businessman, devoted father, and respected member of the community....
Rosemary Mapel
Jul 28, 2026
Rosemary Mapel passed away peacefully, Tuesday, July 28, 2026 surrounded by loved ones. She fought a hard battle with cancer. Rose was born August 4, 1936 in Sandoval, IL to Melvin and Myrtle Ellen Kindel. She moved with her family to Gillette, WY in 1950 and by all accounts, her blond beauty was noticed by every guy at Campbell County...
Russell Burton Garry
Jul 27, 2026
A memorial service for Russell Burton Garry of Gillette will be held at Walker Funeral Home at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, with a luncheon following the service. Burial will be at Black Hills National Cemetery.
Russell died of natural causes on Monday, July 27th at Monument Hospice in Rapid City, South Dakota. He was born to Russell...
LeRoy Norton Sather Jr.
Jul 27, 2026
In Loving Memory of Leroy Norton Sather Jr.
Leroy Norton Sather Jr. passed away surrounded by the love of the family he spent his life protecting, guiding, and cherishing. While his passing leaves an immeasurable void, his legacy of strength, faith, hard work, and unconditional love will live on in every life he touched.
Leroy was the pillar of his family—the steady...
Jacob Daniel Harding
Jul 27, 2026
Jacob Daniel Harding, beloved son, brother, and devoted father, passed away unexpectedly on July 27,
2026, near Wright, Wyoming, at the age of 34. Jacob was born on September 9, 1991, in Medford, Oregon. In 1997, Jacob’s mother moved with him to Salem, Oregon where he lived until moving to Wyoming in 2011. From his very first breath, he brought love,...
Douglas Eugene Manning
Jul 26, 2026
Douglas E Manning, 63, passed away much too soon on July 26, 2026, at his home.
Doug was born to Richard and Carol Manning on April 15, 1963, in Condersport, PA where he joined his older sister Lois. He spent his early childhood enjoying the outdoors of New York and PA. Due to his father's job, they settled in Gillette in...
Clara Wynell Merchen
Jul 22, 2026
Clara “Wynell” Merchen, beloved mother, sister, and friend, passed away on July 22, 2026, at Legacy Living and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on February 11, 1940, in Haines City, Florida, to Paul and Ora Mae Stewart.
Wynell’s life reflected resilience, kindness, and a deep devotion to family.
Wynell grew up in a loving home on the Oregon coast, guided by her...
Mark William Graham
Jul 19, 2026
Mark W. Graham passed away on July 19, 2026, at the age of 63.
Born on January 18, 1963, Mark was the fourth and youngest of four children born to Marjorie "Susie" Graham and Ronald Graham.
Mark is survived by his sisters, Ilene LeFew and Karen Stewart; his nephews, Ron LeFew and Jerry LeFew; his niece, Michelle Macy; and his great-nieces and...
Larry Donovan Merrill
Jul 19, 2026
Larry Donovan Merrill
Born November 22, 1935 -Died July 19, 2026.
He is survived by his loving wife Baerbel Merrill, three sons Frank O’Clair, Edward O’Clair, George O’Clair and daughter Michele Jons. At the time of his death, he was 90 years old. He was born in Springfield, VT and died in Gillette, Wyoming.
Larry grew up and continued his education and completed...
Joan Marie Cater
Jul 19, 2026
Joan Marie Cater, 75, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, July 18, 2026, in Billings, Montana, following a short illness. Surrounded by the love of her family and strengthened by her deep Catholic faith, Joan has gone home to be with her Lord and Savior, where she is reunited with those who have gone before her.
Joan was born on August...
Lorraine Doris Martin
Jul 18, 2026
Lorraine Doris Martin, born Lorraine Doris McKinnis on January 10, 1932, in Roundup, Montana, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2026, in Gillette, Wyoming, with her daughter Lillian Phelps by her side. She lived a long and full life, marked by quiet strength, caring devotion, and a steady presence to those around her.
Lucas Daniel Johnson
Jul 18, 2026
Memorial service for Lucas Johnson will be at 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at Gillette Memorial Chapel with Chaplain Jerry Taylor officiating. A visitation and gathering of friends and family will be one hour prior to the service on Tuesday. With hearts full of love and unimaginable sorrow, we announce the passing of our precious son, Lucas Daniel Johnson,...
Ellen Louise Gray
Jul 17, 2026
Ellen Louise Gray, 75, of Rozet, Wyoming, passed away July 17, 2026, after a long struggle with pulmonary fibrosis.
Ellen was born Jan. 2, 1951, in Sheridan, Wyoming, to Alvin and Charleen (Felde) Gray. She was the oldest of four children, including her sister, Wanda, and brothers, David and Carl. The family later returned to the Gray family homestead near Rozet,...
