Obituaries

Dec 12, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of John Earl Melgaard Sr., a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Born on August 5, 1956, in Crosby, North Dakota to Alvin Einer and Doris Elaine (Alden) Melgaard. John lived a life marked by hard work, dedication, and an unwavering love for his family. He passed away surrounded...

Dec 10, 2025

Martha Ann Vanous was born June 28, 1948, in St Louis Missouri. Martha passed away Wednesday December 10, 2025, peacefully at Gillette Hospital in Gillette Wyoming. Martha survives by her 3 children, 1 sister and 2 brothers. Her family will gather together for a celebration of life next summer in Gillette.

Dec 10, 2025

Terry McGuire, age 64, passed away December 10th, 2025. Her last days earthside were spent surrounded by her family sharing old stories, family jokes, and reminiscing. She was born on January 18, 1961 in Michigan to Glen and Margaret (Boak) Pickering, and as one of 14 children, she grew up with no shortage of love and community. In 1981, she...

Dec 10, 2025

Donald Fredrick "Don" Pedlar, age 89, of Lander, Wyoming, passed away on December 10, 2025. He was born on July 17, 1936, in Butte, Montana, and carried the spirit of his Montana roots throughout his life.

Early in life he was part of the Navy Reserve for eight years and was elected honor man of his company. He was also a...

Dec 9, 2025

Gary Dean Miller passed away peacefully on December 9, 2025, at Legacy Living and Rehabilitation Center in Gillette, WY. Gary was born on September 29, 1941, to Frank and Mary (Leavitt) Miller in Cheyenne, WY.

Gary grew up and attended school in Dayton, WY. From an early age, he developed a passion for horses and spent every moment he could horseback...

Dec 8, 2025

Jennifer “Jay” Heimann, 76, of Gillette, Wyoming, passed away on December 8, 2025, at The Legacy Living and Rehabilitation Center. Jay was born Jennifer Patricia Daniel on February 8, 1949 in Mahnomen, Minnesota, to Bernard H. and Frances G. (O’Rourke) Daniel. She grew up on the family's dairy farm outside Mahnomen and graduated from Mount Saint Benedicts in Crookston, Minnesota....

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 5, 2025

Paul David Brown age 59, of Gillette passed away at his home on Friday, December 5, 2025. A private cremation service will take place at Walker Crematory in Gillette. The family will provide a full obituary at a later date.  Gillette Memorial have been entrusted with the arrangements.

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 R. “Pete” Peterson Jr., 81, passed away at his home in Rozet, WY on November 29, 2025. Pete was born July 20, 1944, in Lewiston, MT to James Sr. and Joan Peterson. For a majority of his education, he attended school in Lewiston. He married Barb Wicker January 23, 1964. To the union three children; Darleen, James III and...

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

Funeral service for David Lewis Harmer will be at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at the Church of latter-day Saints on Allen Street in Gillette, WY.  Burial will be in Fruita, Colorado at a later date.  David Harmer age 88, passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at Campbell County Memorial Health.  Funeral arrangements are entrusted with Gillette...

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...