Obituaries

John Raymond Ledoux

John Raymond Ledoux

Feb 4, 2020

John Raymond Ledoux, age 54 Born May 19, 1965 Went to be with the lord on Feb.4th 2020 at 3am in Gillette, Wy. He passed away peacefully after a long battle of end stage liver failure. John was born in La Grande, OR. and grew up in Cove, Or. He was known to be a fun loving, god fearing, family...

Vincent Terry Spalding

Vincent Terry Spalding

Feb 2, 2020

 Memorial service for Vincent Spalding will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at Gillette Memorial Chapel with Pastor Ernie Bishop officiating. Vincent Terry Spalding, Vice President of Tri-State Industries and resident of Gillette, WY, died unexpectedly on February 2, 2020 at the age of 38. Vincent was born in Anaheim, California on May 9, 1981 to Deborah...

Leola Rebecca Thar

Leola Rebecca Thar

Feb 2, 2020

Funeral services will be held at Family Life Church in Gillette, Wyoming on Friday, February 7, 2020 at 10:30 am with a luncheon and fellowship to follow before burial at Mount Pisgah Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday, February 6, 2020 from 5 pm – 7 pm at Walker Funeral Home in Gillette, Wyoming. Leola Rebecca (Kottraba) Thar went to...

Mary Ninfa Borrego

Mary Ninfa Borrego

Feb 2, 2020

Memorial service for Mary Borrego will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at the Legacy Living Rehabilitation Chapel.  Maria “Mary” Ninfa Borrego, 93, died on Sunday February 2,2020 in the Legacy Living and Rehabilitation Center in Gillette, WY surrounded by her loving children. She was born in San Rafael del El Guique, NM to Jose Nemesio Martinez...

Lisa Ruth McGarvin

Lisa Ruth McGarvin

Jan 31, 2020

Memorial service for Lisa McGarvin wil be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, February 7, 2020 at Gillette Memorial Chapel with Pastor Paul Baughman officiating. Lisa Ruth McGarvin was born on January 30, 1959, in Worland, Wyoming and died on January 31, 2020, with loved ones by her side after a short illness. Lisa’s love for her family, friends, and animals...

DuWayne Joseph Neether

DuWayne Joseph Neether

Jan 30, 2020

DuWayne Joseph Neether “Wack” 85, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends at Close to Home Hospice in Gillette, WY. DuWayne was born on January 1, 1935 to Dave and Mabel Neether in Donnybrook, ND. After growing up in North Dakota, he joined the Army and served most of his time in England operating heavy equipment. After proudly serving in...

Judith Phyllis Braak

Judith Phyllis Braak

Jan 29, 2020

Funeral service for Judith Braak will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at St. Francis on the Prairie Church in Wright, Wyoming. Visitation will take place from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, February 3, 2020 at Walker Funeral Home. Judith Phyllis Braak, 80, of Wright, Wyoming passed away on January 29, 2020 surrounded by family. She...

Harold "Bill" Choate

Harold "Bill" Choate

Jan 28, 2020

Harold “Bill” Choate 82 passed away January 28, 2020 at Close to Home Hospice of natural causes. He is survived by his wife, Carole Choate; daughter, Ronda (Larry) Kruse; son, Bill Choate; daughter, Carla (Bob) Grammer; and eight grandchildren. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Memorials and condolences may be sent in care of Walker...

Dorothy Beasley

Dorothy Beasley

Jan 25, 2020

Our mother and friend went home to her heavenly family on January 25 after 90 long years with us. She was a staple of love and comfort to all who were blessed to know her. Her strong faith was her hope and now the arms that held so many are in the arms of her Lord. She leaves behind daughter...

Steven Michael Rhodes

Steven Michael Rhodes

Jan 24, 2020

Memorial service for Steven Rhodes will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 30, 2020 at Walker Funeral Home; Father Bryce Lungren officiating. Steven Michael Rhodes, 59, of Gillette, Wyoming, passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 25, 2020 of natural causes. Steven Michael Rhodes was born in Emporia, Kansas on January 23, 1961. He graduated from Campbell County...

Wayne Anthony Esquibel

Wayne Anthony Esquibel

Jan 21, 2020

Celebration of Life for Wayne Esquibel will be at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, February 1, 2020 at the family’s home 9253 3B Hwy 14-16 Gillette, Wyoming. Wayne passed away at his home on January 21, 2020. He was born on October 30, 1946 to Delfido and Maxine (Turner) Esquibel in Colorado Springs, Colorado. As a young man he grew up in...

Nida Lenora Culp-Krum

Nida Lenora Culp-Krum

Jan 21, 2020

Nida L. Culp-Krum, age 68, of Gillette, WY passed away on Monday January 21, 2020 at Close to Home Hospice House in Gillette, WY. Nida was born on March 14, 1951 in Los Angeles, CA to John and Bonnie (Wirges) Culp. Nida started elementary school in Los Angeles where her father was working for McDonald Douglas. Later her family decided...

Freeman "Dean" Eugene Turley

Freeman "Dean" Eugene Turley

Jan 20, 2020

Funeral service for Freeman “Dean” Turley will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 25, 2020 at Walker Funeral Home. Freeman “Dean” Turley was born on February 11, 1940 in Cody, WY to Freeman and Alice (Riesland) Turley. He grew up in Cody. The family moved several times. At 17, he joined the US Airforce where he travelled to many...

Nyla Jean Kellar

Nyla Jean Kellar

Jan 20, 2020

Mass of Christian Burial for Nyla Kellar will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 24, 2020 at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church with Father Bryce Lungren and Deacon Kim Carroll officiating. Visitation will take place from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, January 23, 2020 at Walker Funeral Home. Nyla Jean Kellar was called to the Lord on January 20,...

Kerry Dennis Wagner

Kerry Dennis Wagner

Jan 16, 2020

Funeral service for Kerry Wagner will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 20, 2020 at Gillette Memorial Chapel; with Chaplain Donny Edwards officiating. Visitation will take place two hours prior beginning at 12:00 p.m. at Gillette Memorial Chapel. Kerry Wagner age 69, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2020 at Close to Home Hospice from liver disease. Kerry Dennis Wagner...

Kathleen Delores Fenchak

Kathleen Delores Fenchak

Jan 16, 2020

Funeral service for Kathleen Fenchak will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at Walker Funeral Home. Visitation will take place from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, January 20, 2020 at Walker Funeral Home. Kathleen Delores Fenchak 63, went to be with her husband on January 16, 2020. She is survived by her 3 children that she...

Claude Clive Bauman

Claude Clive Bauman

Jan 15, 2020

Funeral service for Claude Baumann will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, January 25, 2020 at Gillette Memorial Chapel with Kenna Lou Rose officiating; interment to follow at Mt. Pisgah Cemetery. Visitation will take place from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, January 24, 2020 at Gillette Memorial Chapel.

Claude Baumann age 76, passed away January 15, 2020 at his...

Frank Antonio Thallas Jr.

Frank Antonio Thallas Jr.

Jan 11, 2020

Funeral service for Frank Thallas Jr. will be held 10:00 a.m., Friday, January 17, 2020 at Holy Resurrection Church, with Father Joseph Longofono officiating; interment at Black Hills National Cemetery. Visitation will take place from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Thursday, January 16, 2020 at Gillette Memorial Chapel. Trisagion Prayer service to begin at 5:00 p.m.. Frank Thallas Jr, 63,...

Nikkie Lynn Reid

Nikkie Lynn Reid

Jan 11, 2020

Nikkie L. Minchow-Reid 44,  passed away on January 11, 2020 from an extended illness. She is survived by her two daughters, Kelcey Minchow and Mikenze Reid; parents, Richard and Laurie Minchow and brother, Cody Minchow. Memorials and condolences may be sent in care of Walker Funeral Home 410 Medical Arts Court, Gillette, WY 82716. Condolences may also be expressed at...

Douglas Jessie Hyde

Douglas Jessie Hyde

Jan 10, 2020

Funeral service for Doug Hyde will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at Walker Funeral Home with Pastor Mike Morrison officiating. Doug Jesse Hyde was born on August 3. 1934 and went to be with his Lord, January 10, 2020.  Doug has been a member of the Gillette community for the last 40 years. His family was...