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  • Betty Wilson

    Mar 14, 2024

    Betty Wilson, 91 of Hulett, Wyoming passed away on March 5, 2024 at Crook County Hospital, surrounded by her daughters, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Betty was born on May 29, 1932, in Atwood Indiana to Wesley and Ethel Orcutt. She grew up on a farm outside of Atwood, Indiana with her sisters, Helen and Genevieve and her brothers, Bob and Albert. Betty was the baby of the family and had many stories of life on the farm, especially of Albert and her adventures with him. When her sister, Helen, married Jerry Jervis, a Baptist Minister, t... Full story

  • Albert A. Pickerd

    Mar 14, 2024

    Albert A. Pickerd, age 78, of Sundance, Wyoming, passed away on March 7, 2024, surrounded by loved ones after a short battle with cancer. He was born in Spearfish, South Dakota, on March 4, 1946, the son of Orville G. Pickerd and Fletta Hathaway. Albert was a devoted husband, stepfather, and, most importantly, grandpa/great grandpa. He grew up living between South Dakota and Wyoming. He graduated from Sundance High School, where he received recognition for being Student of the Month from Representative Teno Roncalio and placed fourth at state... Full story

  • Joyce Elaine Lincoln

    Mar 14, 2024

    Joyce Elaine (Kline) Lincoln passed away peacefully on February 25, 2024, at Weston County Manor. She was the fifth child in a family of six children. Joyce was born on September 29, 1931, in Juanita, Nebraska to Orville and Myrtle (Pinkerton) Kline. While still a small child, the family moved to a homestead south of Newcastle, Wyoming. Joyce attended school in Newcastle, graduating in 1949. While attending high school and in the summer, she worked as a telephone operator in Newcastle. Joyce met Marvin at a dance in the old Newcastle Armory in... Full story

  • Charlotte Betts

    Mar 14, 2024

    Charlotte Betts, 79, passed away on March 6, 2024, at Rolling Hills Healthcare in Belle Fourche, South Dakota. She was born on December 28, 1944, to Cecil and Louise Dandridge in Seattle, Washington. She spent her childhood in Lead, South Dakota, and then Spearfish Canyon. She graduated from Lead High School as a very proud member of the class of 1962. She moved to California, where she lived the next four years, briefly marrying Bob Bender and giving birth to her first child, Cherie, in San Francisco. She grew homesick and returned to the... Full story

  • Charles Paul

    Mar 14, 2024

    Charles "Chuck" Paul was born on June 21, 1941, in Nelson County, North Dakota to Russell and Alyce Paul. Chuck died at the Crook County Hospital in Sundance, Wyoming, on March 6, 2024, where Jesus welcomed him into heaven and he was reunited with the love of his life, Joann, his grandson, Ward, and great-grandson Logan. Chuck grew up on the family farm in North Dakota and graduated from Lead High School in 1959. Chuck and Joann were married on July 8, 1960, and had three children. David and Lorraine were born in Deadwood, and in 1963 they... Full story

  • Winifred Darlene Bush

    Feb 29, 2024

    Winnifred Darlene Bush, age 90 years young and a life long resident of Wyoming, passed away peacefully in her sleep, and went to see her Lord on the morning of January 16, 2024. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. Winifred, or Winnie as people called her, was born in a small cabin up Whitetail Creek to George Malvin and Edith Lorene (Williams) Watts on June 13, 1933. She grew up with one brother George Jr. and three sisters, Nellie, Mae and Linda. Winnie was enrolled at the Russell School up... Full story

  • Lloyd Charles Park

    Feb 29, 2024

    Lloyd Charles Park arrived with a bang on the July 3, 2023 to the parents of Brian Park and Lesley Raber-Park of Alzada, Montana. The world wasn't ready for the little firecracker Baby Lloyd Charles was. He was often known as Squishy, Lil LC but mostly known as Smushy. Smushy was a fighter. He spent a lot of time at the Children's Hospital overcoming all his medical battles. Including the discovery that he had very rare syndrome associated with Xia-Gibbs. When Baby Lloyd came home, he continued to thrive. He grew into a chunky, happy, healthy... Full story

  • Jeffrey Gerald Cotney

    Feb 29, 2024

    Jeffrey Gerald Cotney, a respected patriarch, esteemed husband, devoted brother, beloved son, adored uncle and cherished friend of Gillette, Wyoming, gracefully departed this life in the comforting embrace of his devoted family on February 21, 2024. Jeff's journey began amidst the sun-kissed landscapes of Mesa, Arizona, on March 2, 1984, cradled in the tender care of his parents, Gerald Cotney and Barbara Houston. He shared his childhood with his dear brother, TJ Russell and his loyal sibling, Jerry Cotney. Jeff's path led him to the quaint... Full story

  • Joyce E. Lincoln

    Feb 29, 2024

    Joyce E. Lincoln, 92, of Sundance, Wyoming, passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2024, at the Weston County Manor in Newcastle, Wyoming. Arrangements are pending with Fidler-Roberts & Isburg Funeral Chapel of Sundance. Online condolences may be written at www.fidler-isburgfuneralchapels.com... Full story

  • Donna Mae Waugh

    Feb 15, 2024

    Donna Mae Waugh entered the gates of Heaven on February 3, 2024 at the age of 89. She was born November 8, 1934, the eldest of four children born to Fred W. and Hilda F. Tschetter at Aladdin, Wyoming. As a child the family moved frequently, finally settling in Sundance, Wyoming where Donna attended school in "Old Stoney", graduating valedictorian of her class in 1952. She then attended Black Hills State Teachers College in Spearfish, South Dakota. After graduating, she taught at Lame Jones country school. During this time, she met a local boy... Full story

  • Ronald Gale Rounds

    Feb 15, 2024

    Ronald Gale Rounds, 86, of Creede, Colorado passed away peacefully on January 25, 2024, at Sundance Hospital surrounded by his loved ones. He was a beloved father, grandfather, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Ron was born on May 7, 1937, in Sturgis, South Dakota to Phillip and Ollie Rounds. He was one of four children. Ron attended high school in Belle Fourche, South Dakota, graduating on May 22, 1956. While living and working at a repair shop in Belle Fourche, Ron married Flora May Westland in April 1957. Of this marr... Full story

  • Tracy R. (Thompson) Wilson

    Feb 15, 2024

    Tracy Renee Wilson passed away January 9, 2024, after a short battle with cancer. Tracy was born September 8, 1964, to Robert and Charlotte Holyoak in Sundance, Wyoming. Tracy was the second of four children and was raised in Moorcroft, Wyoming. She later started her own family with two beautiful children, Amanda and Derrick. Marriage later took her family to Oregon where she started a long-time career at Hewlett Packard, where she worked 26+ years until her passing. Tracy had two grandchildren, Kaden and Logan Heeter. She always had pictures... Full story

  • Coyle Richard Love

    Feb 8, 2024

    Coyle Richard Love, (Allee) born in Gillette, Wyoming on October 20, 2003 went with the Lord on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, after a motorcycle accident. He lived his life to the fullest until his last day. Coyle loved to be surrounded by friends and family and knew no strangers. Days were filled with adventures shooting his multitude of guns, golfing, snowboarding, hunting, kayaking, traveling, fishing, driving ATVs, brandings, photography and he was up to do anything if you asked. Coyle worked as hard as he played, and he loved... Full story

  • Terry Elvina Helmer

    Feb 8, 2024

    Terry Elvina Helmer, 68, of Moorcroft, Wyoming, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at the Campbell County Memorial Hospital in Gillette, Wyoming. Terry Elvina Helmer came into this world on September 23, 1955, to parents Vern and Elsie Helmer. As the youngest of four children in the Helmer household, Terry became quick friends with every animal she met. It was not much of a surprise when Terry would bottle-feed raccoons and ride the family cow.  Terry started her family when she married in 1973 to a boy down the road, and... Full story

  • Bruce Charles Hooper

    Feb 1, 2024

    Bruce Charles Hooper set down his fly rod, his putter and his hammer for the last time on Sunday, January 21, 2024, in Laramie, Wyoming. Born on July 28, 1948, in Spearfish, South Dakota to Richard and Redell (East) Hooper, Bruce was the "middle child" of seven siblings. Bruce was a 1966 graduate of Sundance High School and a proud University of Wyoming graduate in 1970 with a degree in Statistics. Following his graduation from UW he took employment there in various departments from 1970 to his final post of Director of Risk Management/Insuranc... Full story

  • Winifred "Winnie" Darlene Bush

    Jan 25, 2024

    It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of our sweet mother, Winifred “Winnie” Darlene Bush. She passed peacefully on the morning of January 16, 2024. She was 90 years old and lived in the Hulett area most of her life. She left behind a huge family and many friends. We will have a celebration of her life on June 15, 2024, at the Hulett Civic Center. We hope you will be able to be there.... Full story

  • John Andrew Reed

    Jan 25, 2024

    John Andrew Reed,79, of Sundance, Wyoming, beloved husband and sweet Johnny Angel, Dad and Grandpa, brother, uncle, cousin, friend, plumber, electrician, mechanic, gardener, babysitter, sage advisor, taste-tester extraordinaire, Kenworth/Ford Mustang/Harley/John Deere Tractor driver and 4-wheeler/ e-bicycle rider, passed away suddenly Sunday evening, January 14, while Camp Hosting for the winter at the Cheyenne Mountain State Park in Colorado Springs. He was just short of his 80th birthday and 60th wedding anniversary. John was born on March... Full story

  • Dick William Graham

    Jan 18, 2024

    Dick William Graham went to be with his Lord and Savior, on January 9, 2024, after a courageous fight against AML. Dick was born April 4, 1948, or as he would say 4-4-48, to Joe and Eunice (Prell) Graham and welcomed home to the ranch by his big brother, Joe, known by everyone else as Dave. He attended country school until the sixth grade and then he continued his education in Moorcroft, Wyoming. Dick was an athlete competing in football, basketball and track. During his time as an athlete, he received many awards and accomplishments. He was... Full story

  • Diane Ruth Gerhart

    Jan 11, 2024

    Diane Ruth Gerhart, age 65, went to be with the Lord on December 2, 2023, in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Diane was born on June 6, 1958, in Spearfish, South Dakota to Eugene and Ruth Gerhart. She graduated from Sundance High School and went on to earn her bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Wyoming. Diane continued to live in Laramie and worked at First Interstate Bank in the accounting department for several years. Upon leaving there, she began her 25-year career at the University of Wyoming working in several departments including... Full story

  • Dianne Marie Wenande

    Jan 11, 2024

    Beloved wife, mother and cowgirl. Dianne was born in Gillette, Wyoming on June 28, 1952 to Bob and Bonnie Wenande. She was raised on the family ranch north of Gillette. She attended country school and graduated from Campbell County High School in 1970. Her love of rodeo began at the Little Levi rodeos and continued into the NRCA Rodeo Association. She loved her horses and enjoyed her time training them. She and her husband, Ron enjoyed splitting their time between their homes in Sundance,... Full story

  • Randall Jay Harvey

    Jan 4, 2024

    Randall Jay Harvey, 63, of Hulett, Wyoming, took his eternal ride on December 26, 2023. He passed unexpectedly and peacefully at his home. He was known to most as Harv. Harv was born to Ralph and Dorothy (Bebensee) Harvey on March 21, 1960, in Brookings, South Dakota. His childhood was spent thinking up adventures on a farm just west of Aurora, South Dakota. At the age of 18, he began his life's adventure when he left Brookings and moved to Lead, South Dakota where he worked at the Homestake Mine. From there he continued to New Mexico, Texas, W... Full story

  • SERVICE: Keith Haagensen, Sr.

    Jan 4, 2024

    Keith Haagensen, Sr., 83 of Sundance, Wyoming passed away, Thursday, December 7, 2023, at Crook County Memorial Hospital. Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, January 6, 2024, at Fidler-Roberts & Isburg Funeral Chapel in Sundance.... Full story

  • Edwin Sisson

    Jan 4, 2024

    It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Edwin Sisson on December 29, 2023 at Weston Country Hospital in Newcastle, Wyoming. He fought a short but courageous battle with cancer. Born on September 6, 1935 in Stanley, Iowa to Ancil and Ona (Hefner) Sisson, he was the youngest of three siblings. Edwin attended schools in Iowa, Minneapolis and Wyoming before graduating from Moorcroft High School in 1954. On September 20, 1959 he married his beloved Carol Lee Kummerfeld. Together they welcomed three wonderful boys into their lives. Ed... Full story

  • James Vernon Royer

    Jan 4, 2024

    James Vernon Royer was born June 11, 1962 to Gary and Ruth Royer in Pierre, South Dakota. He spent most of his young life on a ranch being a typical young boy raising mischief. As he grew, he learned the ranch life and helped his father work cows. Jim learned how to drive tractors and trucks and used that knowledge to wrangle cattle and occasionally bring in small calves in the truck bed. In 1977, Gary and his family moved to Sundance, Wyoming. James continued his ranch work there and even got his own ranch dog, Sadie. Sadie went everywhere... Full story

  • Chuck Graf

    Dec 28, 2023

    Chuck Graf was born and raised in Onaga, Kansas to parents Ellen and Ted Graf. He grew up with two older brothers, Jerry and Larry, plus many cousins, second cousins and even a double cousin, Daryl Graf.  Chuck graduated from Onaga High School in 1969 and went on to NCK in Beloit, Kansas, where he graduated in welding, working for several companies before running his family's bar and grill, aka: "Ted's Grill." His first love was always hunting since his childhood; be it deer, quail, coyotes, rabbits or frogs, you name it! In his late 20s, his... Full story

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