Obituaries

Larry Lee Lempka

Larry Lee Lempka

Mar 16, 2024

Larry Lempka, 66, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2024. Services begin at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 21, 2024 at High Plains Community Church with Pastor Dan Morgan officiating. Larry was born April 22, 1957, in Oshkosh, Nebraska, to Kenneth and Joan Lempka. He grew up in Morrill, Nebraska, with his nine siblings. He loved athletics and played football, basketball, and...

Herbert Appley

Herbert Appley

Mar 15, 2024

Honored veteran and cherished member of our community, Herbert Appley passed on Friday, March 15th, 2024 at his care facility in Gillette at the age of 80.  He will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all who know and love him.A celebration of Herbert's life will be conducted at a later time.

Judith Elaine McDonald

Judith Elaine McDonald

Mar 14, 2024

Judith Elaine McDonald, 70, of Gillette, Wyoming, passed away in the early hours of March 14, 2024. Arrangements are pending with Gillette Memorial Chapel.

Patricia "Pat" Woessner

Patricia "Pat" Woessner

Mar 14, 2024

In a quiet corner of Wisconsin, within the town of Hurley, a bright soul came into this world on a spring day in 1938. Patricia "Pat" Woessner breathed her last surrounded by love in Gillette. Aptly described as the heart of her family, Pat's departure leaves an irreplaceable void felt by all who were fortunate enough to know her. Born to...

Bryan Douglas Campbell

Bryan Douglas Campbell

Mar 13, 2024

Memorial service for Bryan “Duke” Campbell will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, March 21, 2024 at Family Life Church with Pastor Marty Crump officiating. Bryan “Duke” Campbell, 58 years old, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, in his home. Duke was born December 11, 1965, in Greeley, Colorado to Sharron (Roney) Campbell and Mike Campbell. Moved to Wyoming...

Terry Lynn Smith

Terry Lynn Smith

Mar 13, 2024

Funeral service for Terry Smith will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, March 18, 2024 at Gillette Memorial Chapel 210 West 5th St. with Vicki Kissack officiating; interment to follow at Mt. Pisgah Cemetery. Terry Lynn Smith, 71, passed away on March 13, 2024 after a long battle with lung cancer. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather...

Kim Alyce Watson

Kim Alyce Watson

Mar 12, 2024

Kim passed on Tuesday, March 12th, 2024 at her home in Moorcroft at the age of 68.  She will be sadly missed and fondly remembered for her role as the Moorcroft Postmaster and her place within the community.   

Leroy Dean Boese

Leroy Dean Boese

Mar 12, 2024

LeRoy “Dean” Boese, 87 passed away March 12, 2024 in Gillette, WY. Dean was born March 11, 1937 in Bozeman, MT, the son of Alfred and Audrey (Boub) Boese.  Dean was one of six children. He attended school in Glendive, MT. On December 31, 1958, Dean married the love of his life, Lila Boese. Dean worked for Haliburton and they...

Joy Arnett

Joy Arnett

Mar 11, 2024

Memorial service for Joy Arnett will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at Gillette Memorial Chapel with Pastor Dan Holden officiating. Joy Arnett, age 71, passed away on March 11, 2024 at her home in Rozet, WY of natural causes from a recent illness. Joy was born in Wynnewood, OK to William Carter II and El Leta...

Susan D. Ullrich

Susan D. Ullrich

Mar 11, 2024

Susan Diane (Hast) Ullrich was a loving mother, wife, friend, and a faithful servant of God. Known for her kindness, generosity, and positive outlook on life, Sue joins her heavenly Father to share her faith in heaven. Susan Diane Ullrich, 68, of Gillette, Wyoming passed away peacefully on Monday, March 11, 2024, surrounded by family. Susan was born in Iowa...

Jerry Harms

Jerry Harms

Mar 10, 2024

Jerry Harms lost his battle with cancer on March 10,2024. Just like he dealt with all experiences in life, Jerry managed his illness with strength and grace, and wanted to spend as much time with his loved ones as possible. In his final days, he was surrounded by his children, who he adored more than anything else in the world,...

Joseph Edward Lorenz

Joseph Edward Lorenz

Mar 8, 2024

The heavens gained a true warrior this morning.  Joseph Edward Lorenz passed away peacefully at home Friday, March 8, 2024 at 8:41am.  By his side was his one and only, his "nitch" in life, Denise.  Joseph was born on January 20, 1952.  He spent most of his childhood in St. Paul, Minnesota.  In 1970 at 18, he joined the United...

Anthony D. Rangel

Anthony D. Rangel

Mar 7, 2024

Anthony passed unexpectedly on Thursday, March 7, 2024 at Fort Carson in Colorado at the age 23.  A dedicated active duty servicemember (ARMY), son, and brother, Anthony will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all who know and love him.  Full life tribute coming soon.A public visitation and Rosary Vigil will be conducted for Anthony at Gillette Memorial Chapel...

Carol Gene Renner

Carol Gene Renner

Mar 7, 2024

Carol Gene Renner age 61, of Gillette passed away in San Tan Valley, AZ on Thursday, March 7, 2024.  Funeral arrangements are pending with Gillette Memorial.  A full obituary will be posted at a later date.

Beatrice Sleeth

Beatrice Sleeth

Mar 6, 2024

Memorial service for Beatrice “Bea” Sleeth will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, March 15, 224 at Walker Funeral Home. Beatrice Y. “Bea” Sleeth, 83, died peacefully in her sleep March 6, 2024. Bea was born August 31, 1940, in Townsend, Montana, the first of six children of Wayne and Hazel Strehlow. Her family lived in Bainbridge Island, Washington during...

Gary Michael Sharkey

Gary Michael Sharkey

Mar 5, 2024

Mass of Christian Burial for Gary Sharkey will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church with Father Bryce Lungren officiating. Visitation will take place from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, March 11, 2024 at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church with Prayer Vigil starting at 7:00 p.m..  Gary Michael Sharkey of Gillette Wyoming, passed...

Patricia Ann Jessen

Patricia Ann Jessen

Mar 4, 2024

Patricia A. “Patty” Jessen, 97, died March 4, 2024.  Patty was born on June 24, 1926, in Hot Springs, South Dakota, the third of six children of William “Bill” and Hazel Norman.  She spent the first twelve years of her life in Chadron, Nebraska, where the extended Norman family included 52 first cousins. Bill bought what is now known as...

Scott Mathew Sterrett

Scott Mathew Sterrett

Feb 29, 2024

Scott passed unexpectedly on Thursday, February 29th, 2024, at the age of 40.  His memory will live on through all who know and love him, and he will be sadly missed by those he touched.  Arrangements are currently pending.

Jamie Mooney

Jamie Mooney

Feb 28, 2024

Memorial service for Jamie Mooney  will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at Gillette Memorial Chapel with Pastor Steve Carnahan officiating. Jamie Lynn Mooney, 45, of Gillette, Wyoming, passed away on February 28, 2024, after a 6-year battle with cancer. Jamie was born on April 1, 1978, to Deborah Roberts, in Spokane, Washington. She attended grade school...

Betty Jo Melchert

Betty Jo Melchert

Feb 27, 2024

Betty Jo (BJ) Melchert, 72, died February 27, 2024, in her Gillette home following a relatively brief illness. She was born March 1, 1951, in Deadwood, SD. The daughter of Floyd and Betty (Lyons) Varland. She grew up in Newell, graduating from Newell High School in 1969. On December 9, 1969, she married Clifford Melchert who survives in Gillette. She...

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