Obituaries
Kenneth Lawrence Fernald II
Feb 10, 2026
Kenneth Lawrence Fernald II age 57 of Gillette passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. Funeral arrangements are pending with Gillette Memorial Chapel and Walker Crematory.
William Earl Bondurant
Feb 10, 2026
William E. Bondurant age 78, of Gillette, WY passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at Spring Winds Assisted Living, Laramie, WY. Services for William will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, February 19, 2026 at High Plains Community Church; with inurnment to follow at Mt. Pisgah Cemetery. Full obituary to follow.
Janet Louise Thompson
Feb 10, 2026
Janet Louise Thompson, born on February 10, 1956, in Worland, Wyoming, passed away peacefully at her home in Gillette, Wyoming, on what would have been her 70th birthday, February 10, 2026. She is remembered as a devoted family member, an enthusiastic gardener, and a passionate chairperson and member of the Master Gardeners, as well as an Arborist for the University...
Tammie Fay Jones
Feb 9, 2026
Tammy Fay Jones, 66, of Pine Haven, Wyoming passed away unexpectedly on February 9, 2026. No services are planned at this time.
Donald Wayne Oakley
Feb 7, 2026
Celebration of Life for Donald Oakley will be at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at The Campbell County Senior Center. Donald Wayne Oakley age 81, of Gillette passed away at Wyoming Medical Center in Casper on Saturday, February 7, 2026. A full obituary to be posted soon.
Janet Gwendolyn Gilliam
Feb 5, 2026
Janet Gwendolyn Gilliam, age 89, of Gillette, Wyoming passed away, February 5, 2026, at the Crook County Medical Service in Sundance, Wyoming. Janet was born on September 16, 1936, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to William (Bill) and Josephine Davis. She was the second child of nine children, Horace, Rosie, Eva, Billie, Howard, Sylvia, Rick, and Cathey. She attended school in...
Kirly "Steve" Paul Bjorum
Feb 4, 2026
Obituary -- Kirly (Steven) Bjorum
Kirly was born February 12, 1954, in Bowman, North Dakota, and passed away February 4, 2026—just a few days short of his 72nd birthday. His parents moved to Pierre, South Dakota, where he started school. The family relocated to Spearfish where his dad ended up as the athletic director at the high school where Kirly played...
Freda Joan Lynn
Feb 2, 2026
Freda Joan Lynn, 93, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2026, in Douglas, Wyoming. She was born on April 11, 1932, in Alliance, Nebraska, to Frank Seidler and Melinda (Cooper) Seidler. Freda was one of five sisters, growing up surrounded by family and the values of hard work, loyalty, and care for others that would define her life. On April...
Marcia Lee Finnell
Jan 29, 2026
Marcia Lee Finnell, born December 27, 1970, in Casper, Wyoming, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2026, at the age of 55. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and beloved educator, Marcia’s life was marked by purpose, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to others.
Marcia dedicated her life to education, not simply as a profession, but as a calling. She...
Nicholas Adam Rogers
Jan 26, 2026
Nicholas Adam Rogers, 45, living in Wyoming, passed into eternal peace by the saving grace of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 26, 2026. He was born on April 28, 1980, in Belleville, IL.
Nicholas was an Army veteran. From 2010 - 2011, he served as a gunner during Operation Iraqi Freedom and New Dawn. Because of his selfless...
Kathleen Marie Helsper
Jan 26, 2026
Kathleen Marie Helsper, a nurturing soul born on January 28, 1954, in Beach, North Dakota, departed this earthly realm on January 26, 2026, in Gillette, Wyoming, just days shy of her 72nd birthday. She was enveloped in the warmth and love of her family, whose presence illuminated her last moments. Kathleen, a devoted wife to Dale Helsper, cherished mother to...
Jessie Elizabeth Thompson
Jan 26, 2026
Jessie Elizabeth Thompson, 88, passed away of natural causes at her home in Rozet, WY on January 26, 2026 with her loving family by her side.
Jessie was born on August 14, 1937 to Robert and Allien Green in Barry, IL. She grew up in Cornell, IL where she attended grade school and graduated from Cornell High School. In 1982 she...
Robert Larry Humphrey
Jan 24, 2026
Robert “Larry” Humphrey March 14, 1941 – January 24, 2026
Robert “Larry” Humphrey passed away at his home in Gillette, Wyoming, on January 24, 2026. He was born on March 14, 1941, to Kenneth and Phyllis Humphrey.
Larry was a proud and humble man who was never afraid of hard work or of doing things his own way. He took great pride...
Gary Dale Bock
Jan 23, 2026
Gary Dale Bock, 71, passed away at Wyoming Medical Center in Casper, Wyoming, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
Gary was born on July 15, 1954, in Newcastle, Wyoming, to Earl “Bum” Grant Bock and Marjorie Ellen (Roberts) Bock. He grew up in Osage, Wyoming, and attended elementary school in Osage and High School in Upton, WY. Known for his...
Thomas Leo Cook
Jan 18, 2026
Tom Cook passed away at home surrounded by his loving family.
Tom was born on October 22, 1955, in Morris, Minnesota, and grew up on a farm in Chokio, Minnesota, alongside his parents, Perry and Pearl, and his sisters, Carol, June, and Bonnie. The values of hard work, humor, and looking out for others were planted early and stayed with him...
Allen Dean Braak
Jan 18, 2026
Allen Dean Braak, 78, of Wright, Wyoming, passed away on January 18, 2026.
Allen was born on October 28, 1947, to Ben and Margaret (Ysbrand) Braak in Lennox, South Dakota. He was raised on a farm and graduated from Lennox High School in 1965. Shortly after graduation, he was drafted into the United States Army, where he proudly served in Vietnam...
Warren William Evans II
Jan 16, 2026
Warren William Evans “Babe”, 71, passed away peacefully in his home on January 16, 2026. Babe was born July 24, 1954 to Warren and Dorothy (Worman) Evans in Gillette, WY. He grew up in Gillette with his three siblings, Randy Evans, Penny (Evans) Kramer, and Jeff Evans.
Babe attended Campbell County High School and it was there he would meet the...
Dennis Rogers
Jan 11, 2026
On January 11, 2026, Dennis Eugene Rogers (Denny) died peacefully at home, surrounded by loving family. Dennis was born on February 12, 1939, to Ralph and Anna Rogers in Big Springs, Nebraska. He was predeceased by his parents, his brothers, Jim Rodgers, Jerry Rogers, sisters, Daphine Rogers and Deanna Ryle. He grew up in Nebraska, and later joined the US...
Betty Anne Bradford
Jan 8, 2026
Betty Anne Bradford age 81, of Gillette passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at Campbell County Health. She was born on March 12, 1944 in Chicago, IL. Betty was a talented self taught artist, who won awards for her art work. She married Derk Bradford on September 15, 1962 and the couple had three children. Betty is survived...
Richard Eugene Bargmann
Jan 7, 2026
Graveside service for Richard Bargman will be held 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 16, 2026 at Mt. Pisgah Cemetery with Military Honors provided by American Legion Post #42 Honor Guard.
Richard (Dick) Bargman passed away on January 7, 2026 of natural causes. He was loved by family and friends. He was greatly respected in his line of work operating heavy machinery in...
