Obituaries

David Alan Carpenter

David Alan Carpenter

Dec 17, 2025

David Alan Carpenter age 67, of Gillette passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at Campbell County Health.  Funeral arrangements are pending with Gillette Memorial and Walker Crematory.

Michael Everett Norris II

Michael Everett Norris II

Dec 16, 2025

Michael Everett Norris II passed away on December 16, 2025, surrounded by love, after bravely fighting cancer and complications from chemotherapy. Michael faced his battle with unwavering faith, courage, and grace, fighting until his very last breath. A funeral service will be at New Life Church on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at 11:00 am, with a potluck luncheon to follow...

John Earl Melgaard Sr.

John Earl Melgaard Sr.

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...

Martha Ann Vanous

Martha Ann Vanous

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.

Terry McGuire

Terry McGuire

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...

Donald Fredrick Pedlar

Donald Fredrick Pedlar

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...

Gary Dean Miller

Gary Dean Miller

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...

Jennifer "Jay" Patricia Heimann

Jennifer "Jay" Patricia Heimann

Dec 8, 2025

Funeral service for Jay will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Walker Funeral Home with Pastor Gordon Harper officiating.  Burial will follow in the Inspiration Gardens at Mt. Pisgah Cemetery.  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...

Jerry Curtis Dexter

Jerry Curtis Dexter

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...

Paul David Brown

Paul David Brown

Dec 5, 2025

Paul David Brown was born on March 4, 1966, in Manistique, Michigan to Leeora Krummich and Patrick Brown. Paul passed away on December 5, 2025. Paul leaves behind his two sons and one daughter. His children Paul Daniel Brown, and Darinda Brown live in Gillette, Wyoming and his youngest, Zachary Lindblad lives in Manistique, Michigan. Paul is survived by his...

Corey Wayne Music

Corey Wayne Music

Dec 1, 2025

Corey Wayne Music, 44, of Gillette, Wyoming passed away December 1, 2025. Services are pending with Gillette Memorial Chapel. 

Ronald LeRoy Trask

Ronald LeRoy Trask

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...

James Robert Peterson Jr.

James Robert Peterson Jr.

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...

Dana Marie Stoltenberg

Dana Marie Stoltenberg

Nov 29, 2025

Dana Stoltenberg, 61, of Gillette, Wyoming, passed away on November 29, 2025. Arrangements are pending with Gillette Memorial Chapel.

Bruce Wayne Holzwarth

Bruce Wayne Holzwarth

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...

James Houle

James Houle

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...

David Lewis Harmer

David Lewis Harmer

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...

Beverly Ann Altenberg

Beverly Ann Altenberg

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.

John Richard Nulle

John Richard Nulle

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...