Obituaries

Aug 23, 2026

Dianna Lee Kraft, age 82, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2026 after sharing many special moments with family and friends at Primrose Retirement Community in Gillette, WY.

She was born June 16, 1944, to Art and Alma (Stevens) Hagerman at her grandparents’ home in Weston County. Raised on the family ranch in the Sundance area and in the town of...

Sep 13, 2026

Kathryn Marie (Murphy) Orozco – Kate was born December 17, 1959, in Gillette, Wyoming, and passed away on September 13, 2026, at Campbell County Health in the same community where her life began. Kate was feisty, fiercely intelligent, deeply passionate, and extraordinarily talented. She graduated from Campbell County High School, where she excelled in debate on the CCHS Speech Team....

Sep 11, 2026

Calvin Gene Ten Braak, 68, of Gillette passed away at the Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, AZ on Friday, September 11, 2026.  Funeral arrangements are pending with Gillette Memorial Chapel.

Sep 9, 2026

Rebecca Smith, 64, of Gillette, Wyoming, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. Rebecca was born in Belle Fourche, South Dakota, on May 1, 1962, to Aldin and Sharon Reynolds. During her childhood, Becky and her family moved many times, living in Sheridan, Newcastle, Osage, Hulett, Union Center, South Dakota, and Springdale, Montana. She graduated...

Sep 7, 2026

Larry Allen Hansen, 77, born July 4, 1949, was surrounded by family as he stepped into eternity on September 7, 2026. Larry was born in Rhame, ND, to Earl and Alvina (Eagon) Hansen. He was the second child and first son of what would become a family of six. He grew up ranching on the North Dakota-South Dakota border. Larry...

Sep 6, 2026

John Louis Quinnell, age 51, passed away peacefully at home on September 6, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on April 14, 1975, in Sidney, Montana, to Pete and Bonnie (Schriver) Quinnell, John grew up attending schools in Gillette and graduated from Campbell County High School. During his school years, he actively participated in the Special Olympics. Weightlifting was his...

Sep 5, 2026

Scott Allen Veskrna, 54, of Gillette, Wyoming, passed away unexpectedly on September 5, 2026. He was the son of Anna Veskrna Gustafson and Roger Gustafson. Scott was born on March 25, 1972, in Omaha, Nebraska. Ann and Scott moved to South Dakota for the first five years of his life before later settling in Gillette, Wyoming, where Scott graduated from...

Sep 5, 2026

Samantha Yazzie passed away peacefully at her home in Gillette, Wyoming on September 05, 2026.  Graveside services are planned for Tuesday, September 15 at 2:00 pm at Mount Pisgah Cemetery with Pastor Dan Holden presiding.  Flowers and memorial cards may be sent care of Gillette Memorial Chapel.

Sep 3, 2026

Julie Ruth Schomer, 73, of Gillette Passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2026 at Legacy Living and Rehabilitation Center.  Funeral arrangements are pending with Gillette Memorial Chapel and Walker Crematory.

Sep 3, 2026

Celebration of Life for Ruedene and Lyle Kyle will be at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, September 11, 2026 at Gillette Memorial Chapel with  Pastor Marcia Meier officiating. Burial will follow in the Veterans' section of Mt. Pisgah Cemetery with Military honors for Lyle provided by American Legion Post 42 Drill Team. The Celebration will be livestreamed and can be viewed...

Sep 2, 2026

Aug 30, 2026

Curtis Duane Langendorff passed into the arms of the heavenly father on August 30, 2026 surrounded by his family.

Curt was born in Dickinson, North Dakota on July 9, 1946 to Fred D. and Barbara Langendorff. Growing up on a farm, he attended country school until high school, where he graduated from Central High School in Dickinson. Throughout his childhood, his...

Aug 28, 2026

Jacqueline Lhea Ary, 84, known to her family and friends as Jacquie, a longtime resident of Gillette, passed away Friday, August 28, 2026 at her home, surrounded by her family. She was an amazing and loving wife, mother, Nonnie, aunt, cousin and friend. Jacquie’s main goal and biggest source of pride was being the best mom and wife that she...

Aug 28, 2026

Katherine Leigh Quick-Burgess age 47, of Wright, WY passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, August 28, 2026 with her family by her side. Arrangements are pending with Walker Funeral Home.

Aug 27, 2026

James Wren Berry, 38, passed away on August 27, 2026. James Wren Berry was born on January 8, 1988, in Gillette, Wyoming.

James was known for his energy, strong work ethic, and the joy he found in creating things with his hands. A third-generation oilfield worker on both sides of his family, hard work was truly in his blood. He took...

Aug 26, 2026

Rick Morfeld, a lifelong resident of Gillette, passed away on August 26, 2026, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was diagnosed in March 2025 and faced his illness with the same strength and character that defined his life.

In his early years, Rick worked in the food industry. Later, many people came to know him by his smiling face at...

Aug 26, 2026

Karen Lynn Williams (Sadler), a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on August 26, 2026. Karen was born on July 15, 1944, in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. She married the love of her life, Rollo Williams, on November 25, 1964. In 1974, Karen and her family moved to Gillette, Wyoming, where they made their home and built...

Aug 23, 2026

Betty Lanette McMinn was called home to be with her Lord on August 23, 2026, at Monument Hospice in Rapid City, South Dakota, at the age of 83. Betty’s story began on June 15, 1943, in the small town of Calloway, Nebraska, where she was welcomed into the world by her parents, Armada Elma (Ryun) Dolcater and Robert Winton Dolcater....

Aug 23, 2026

Wilfred Christopher “Butch” Rael passed away peacefully at his home in Gillette, Wyoming on August 23, 2026, surrounded by his family. Born in Gardner, Colorado on September 9, 1939, he spent a large portion of his life in Meeker, Colorado, where he attended and graduated from Meeker High School in 1957. Butch’s mother, Georgina, passed away when he was eight...

Aug 22, 2026

Orrin Abbott Pickett passed away on August 22, 2026, at the age of 97. Orrin was known as “Bo” to his siblings, friends, and family. Bo was born to Nelson “Shorty” and Opal (Sheldon) Pickett on April 12, 1929. During his early childhood, he was raised on the Otis Sheldon homestead, his grandfather’s, between Upton and Sundance. In 1934, the...