Obituaries

Mar 29, 2026

Daniel Erwin Stieg

September 13, 1954 – March 29, 2026

Daniel Erwin Stieg was born September 13, 1954, a son of Alfred and Avis Stieg in Miles City Montana. Daniel grew up throughout Montana and Washington. Daniel graduated from Carter County High School in 1974. Daniel has two little brothers, Darrald and Douglas Stieg. Darrald, who was married to Lois Coleman (Stieg)...

Mar 28, 2026

Mar 27, 2026

Barbara Jo York-Riley passed away on March 27, 2026, at the age of 64. She was born March 24, 1962, in Norfolk, Virginia to Donald J and Marcella York. Barbara worked for Albany Head Start where she was the Social Service Aide, she received her Child Development associate’s degree and then was the teacher for ten years after her service...

Mar 26, 2026

Edward Lewis Morris, 86, of Gillette, Wyoming passed away on March 26, 2026. No services are pending at this time. 

Mar 26, 2026

Shirley Bucholz, 87, of Gillette, Wyoming passed away Thursday, March 26, 2026. Funeral services for Shirley begin at 10 AM on Thursday, April 2, 2026 at Walker Funeral Home, 410 Medical Arts Court, with Donnie Colby officiating. A luncheon and fellowship will follow the service. Cremation interment will be in Mobridge, South Dakota this summer. Shirley was born to Emil...

Mar 25, 2026

Katherine “Kathy” K. (Weifenbach) Heim, 77 of Gillette, WY passed away peacefully Wednesday March 25, 2026, at CCH.

Kathy was born January 6, 1949, to Henry & Eva Severson Weifenbach in Aberdeen, SD. She attended Columbia High School where she enjoyed playing girls basketball and was on the high school cheerleading team.

On July 18, 1966, she married Glen N. Heim in...

Mar 20, 2026

Julius "Butch Leiker, 74, of Gillette passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family.  A private family graveside service will be on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at Mt. Pisgah Cemetery.  A Celebration of Life will be at the Eagles Lodge at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 25, 2026 .  A full obituary will be posted...

Mar 18, 2026

Barbara Ann Kiggins, 70, of Gillette, Wyoming passed away on March 18, 2026. There are no services pending at this time. 

Mar 18, 2026

Garth Ross Jacobs, 42, of Gillette, Wyoming, passed away on March 18, 2026. 

Garth was born in Denver, Colorado, on July 15, 1983, raised by his parents, Peri Brenner and Bret Byers. He grew up in Rangely, Colorado, and later moved to Gillette, Wyoming, where he graduated and continued to build his life.

Garth worked for Kissack Oil Field Service, and Citation...

Mar 16, 2026

Kathy Jean (Fuhriman) Schwartz, 69, passed away on March 16, 2026, in Gillette, Wyoming. Kathy was born November 16, 1956, in Dawson Creek, British Columbia, Canada, to Dale and Rula Jean (Isaacson) Fuhriman. She was the oldest child. She grew up in Malad, Idaho, where she graduated from Malad High School, Class of 1974.

After high school, at age 18, Kathy...

Mar 12, 2026

Gloria Lynn Music, 66, of Gillette, Wyoming passed away on March 12, 2026 in Douglas, Wyoming. Gloria is now reunited with her son, Corey Music who passed away December 1, 2025. No services are scheduled at this time.

Mar 8, 2026

Funeral service for Colter Rankin will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 14, 2026 at New Life Church with Pastor Marty Crump officiating. Visitation will take place on Friday, March 13, 2026 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Gillette Memorial Chapel. Colter Allen Rankin, age 23, of Gillette, Wyoming, went to be with his grandpa “Bimbo” on March...

Mar 6, 2026

Donald "Dan" McKillop age 90, of Gillette, WY passed away at his home in Gillette on Friday, March 6, 2026. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, March 12, 2026, at St. Matthew's Catholic Church with Father Steven Titus officiating; interment to follow at Mt. Pisgah Cemetery. Visitation will take place from 5:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.,...

Mar 5, 2026

Bobbie Sue Stolt, born on June 7, 1974, in Jamestown, New York, passed away while surrounded by the love of her family. She was the daughter of Jean Henderson and Robert Crowl.

On March 13, 1991, Bobbie Sue married the love of her life, Roger Stolt Jr., in Bradford, Pennsylvania. Together they built a beautiful life and were blessed with two...

Mar 4, 2026

Emmett Axel Baird-Ceruti was born on October 24, 2024 and passed away on March 4, 2026. There will be a service in honor of his life at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at Faith Community Church, 177 American Road, Gillette, WY with Pastor Mark Largent officiating. Condolences can be sent in care to Gillette Memorial Chapel, 210 W....

Mar 3, 2026

Richard Alan Novak, 77, of Gillette, Wyoming, passed away suddenly at his home on March 3, 2026. Born on February 13, 1949, in Wendte, South Dakota, to Frank and Velma (Keats) Novak. Richard spent his early years in South Dakota before moving to Gillette in 1978 with his beloved wife, Shirley. Richard is survived by his wife of many years,...

Feb 28, 2026

Christopher Carroll Rigsby passed away surrounded by family on February 28, 2026 at the Banner Wyoming Medical Center in Casper. He was born August 30, 1952 in Sherman, TX to Henry and Sara (Schei) Rigsby. He was the oldest of 5 children: David, Louise, Doug, and Curtiss.

His family moved to Torrington, WY where he attended grade school. Chris would often...

Feb 22, 2026

Funeral service for Austin Meritt will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at New Life Church with Pastor CJ Ward officiating.

Austin Michael Meritt, a radiant soul who touched the hearts of so many, passed away on February 22, 2026, in his hometown of Gillette, Wyoming. Born on August 20, 2011, Austin grew into a vibrant young man...

Feb 22, 2026

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” — 2 Timothy 4:7

On Sunday, February 22, 2026, Susan May finished her earthly race and went home to be with the Lord after a courageous battle with lung cancer.

Susan’s story began on October 17, 1957, in Huron, South Dakota. She grew up alongside her...

Feb 20, 2026

Curtis Lynn Hjorth

February 4, 1964 – February 20, 2026

Curtis Lynn Hjorth, 62, passed away on February 20, 2026, in the home he built in Story, Wyoming, a place that stood as a testament to his grit and independence.

Curt was born on February 4, 1964, in Miles City, Montana, to Marvin and Deloris (Fischer) Hjorth. He grew up surrounded by family...