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Obituaries: Vogt, Ost, Martin, Perkins

Darrel D. Vogt, 85, of Cheyenne died peacefully at home on May 2, 2021 surrounded by family. Darrel was born February 10, 1936 in Elm Creek, Nebraska to Virgil and... Read more »

05/10/21 8:32 AM

Obituaries: Lucero, Molett

Manuel Teodocio (Ted) Lucero succumbed to Covid – 19 on December 2, 2020. Born in Gallop, NM., on September 20, 1928 to Teodocio Sr. and Andrea (Gonzales) Lucero, he was... Read more »

05/03/21 10:55 AM

Obituaries: Michael, Stuckey, Trimmer

Dennis Michael passed away peacefully April 28 at the Davis Hospice Center in Cheyenne, Wyoming from complications related to a year’s long battle with cancer. He was born in Philadelphia,... Read more »

04/30/21 11:36 AM

Obituaries: Sullivan, Green

Marjorie Ann Sullivan, 89, was called home to be with her maker on April 21, 2021 surrounded by her family at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center. Marge was born on April... Read more »

04/28/21 9:29 AM

Obituaries: Stecks, Todd, Futa

Travis E. Stecks, 42, of Cheyenne passed away April 20, 2021 in Cheyenne. He was born May 27, 1978 in Laramie to Gary and Sherry Stecks. He is survived by... Read more »

04/27/21 9:16 AM

Obituary: Michael A. Hepler

Michael A. Hepler, 60, of Cheyenne passed away April 22, 2021 at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center. He was born December 19, 1960 in Greenfield, Iowa. Mike was a father, husband,... Read more »

04/26/21 11:25 AM

Obituaries: Ramsey, Spencer, Vejrostek

Jaden Lee Ramsey entered this world on February 17, 2002 in Laramie, Wyoming and quickly developed into a kind, goofy, compassionate wild child. He always marched to the beat of... Read more »

04/22/21 8:30 AM

Obituaries: Shultz, Fisher-Todd

Kenneth Lynn Shultz, 61, of Cheyenne passed away April 19, 2021. Ken was born November 10, 1959 in Rawlins, Wyoming to James and Ada (Hornbeck) Shultz. He married Rebecca Ann... Read more »

04/21/21 8:52 AM

Obituaries: Whiting, Evans, Ropp, Lopach

Emily F. Whiting, 68, of Cheyenne, Wyoming passed away at her home on Sunday, April 18, 2021 with her family by her side. Emily was born August 29, 1952 in... Read more »

04/20/21 8:13 AM

Walter Mondale, Carter’s vice president, dies at 93

By DOUG GLASS Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Former Vice President Walter F. Mondale, a liberal icon who lost the most lopsided presidential election after bluntly telling voters to expect... Read more »

04/19/21 7:18 PM

Obituaries: Peck, Clayborn, Dancliff

Larry Daniel Peck, 62, of Cheyenne, Wyoming passed away suddenly on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at his home. Larry was born July 25, 1958 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, a son... Read more »

04/16/21 3:14 PM

Obituaries: Gosbee, Yeo, Dendinger, Harnish

Bud (Glenn) Gosbee, a longtime resident of Cheyenne, Wyoming passed away on April 5th, 2021, at the age of 67. Bud is survived and missed by his wife, Sharon Eskam,... Read more »

04/13/21 9:05 AM

Obituaries: Sparks, Jensen

Daniel Richard Sparks, 70, of Fort Collins, Colorado passed away April 9th, 2021 at the V.A. Medical Hospital in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Daniel was born November 11, 1950 in Waterloo, Iowa... Read more »

04/12/21 8:32 AM

Obituaries: Hastings, Irwin, Gerzetich

Jennifer “JJ” Hastings, 61, of Cheyenne, passed away April 5, 2021. She was born on September 8, 1959 in Cheyenne, where she lived her whole life. She graduated from East... Read more »

04/09/21 11:27 AM

Rapper-actor DMX dead at 50

By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. and JENNIFER PELTZ Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) —DMX, the raspy-voiced hip-hop artist who produced the songs “Ruff Ryders’ Anthem” and “Party Up (Up in Here)”... Read more »

04/09/21 11:06 AM

Price Phillip, husband of Queen Elizabeth dies at 99

Apr 09, 2021 By JILL LAWLESS and GREGORY KATZ Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Prince Philip, the irascible and tough-minded husband of Queen Elizabeth II who spent more than seven... Read more »

04/09/21 6:00 AM

Obituaries: Dailey, Watson, Trosper

Joyce Lynn Dailey, 74, of Cheyenne passed away April 5, 2021 surrounded by family. Joyce was born December 23, 1946 in Pampa, Texas to Earl and Eleanor (Reese) Noel. She... Read more »

04/07/21 9:04 AM

Obituaries: Vieyra, Baker, Gutierrez

Manuel N. Vieyra, 83, passed away April 3, 2021 in Cheyenne. He was born on June 17, 1937 to Samuel and Helen (Navarro) Vieyra in Greeley, CO. Manuel worked for... Read more »

04/06/21 9:01 AM

Obituaries: Hicks, Gallegos, Rosenberg

Allen Jay Hicks (ALDOG), 55, of Cheyenne passed away March 27th, 2021 at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center after long battle with depression. Allen was born May 24th, 1965 in Rawlins,... Read more »

04/05/21 8:47 AM

Obituaries: Gerzetich, Fitch, Everitt, Larson, Lutz

Dale Lee Gerzetich, 78, of Cheyenne, WY passed away on March 27, 2021 in Cheyenne. He was born on August 1, 1942 at Ft. Warren US Army Hospital, Cheyenne, WY.... Read more »

04/01/21 9:07 AM

Obituaries: Allen, Bulstrode, Miller

Bennett Lee “Ben” Allen, 72, of Cheyenne, Wyoming passed away Thursday morning, March 25, 2021 at Aspen Winds Assisted Living. Ben was born December 30, 1948 in Cheyenne, a son... Read more »

03/31/21 9:00 AM

Obituaries: Quinlivan, Grasty, Cruz

Charles E. Quinlivan, 74, of Cheyenne, passed March 23, 2021 at Davis Hospice Center in Cheyenne, Wyoming. He was born on June 2, 1946 in Torrington, Wyoming. Charles graduated from... Read more »

03/30/21 9:11 AM

Obituaries: Johansen, Allen, Madrid

Stephen Phillip Johansen, 76, of Cheyenne, died on March 23, 2021 in Cheyenne. He was born on October 27, 1944 in Mt. Pleasant, Utah. Services and military honors will be... Read more »

03/29/21 9:00 AM

Beloved children’s author Beverly Cleary dies at 104

By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Beverly Cleary, the celebrated children’s author whose memories of her Oregon childhood were shared with millions through the likes of... Read more »

03/26/21 4:46 PM

Obituaries: Gerard, Schoene, Hamilton, Montoya, Jr.

Larry Steven “Steve” Gerard, 74, of Cheyenne, Wyoming passed away on March 23, 2021. Steve is survived by his sister,Carole Gerard (Malone) of Denver, Colorado, and he was preceded in... Read more »

03/26/21 8:54 AM

Obituaries: Smith, Escobedo, Wilcox

Codie “Kilee” Smith, 30, of Cheyenne passed away March 22, 2021 in Cheyenne. She was born August 13, 1990 in La Junta, CO. She was a loving mother to Kyler... Read more »

03/25/21 8:46 AM

Obituary: Seth McGee

Seth McGee, 36, of Laramie, Wyoming died on Monday, March 22nd. Seth was in the care of the wonderful staff at the Medical Center of the Rockies and had family... Read more »

03/24/21 8:24 AM

Obituaries: Holte, Nielsen, Campbell

Megan Larissa Holte, 35, went home to be with her Heavenly Father, her Grandparents, and her Lola on March 19, 2021. She was born on April 19, 1985. She is... Read more »

03/23/21 8:39 AM

Texas Roadhouse CEO Kent Taylor takes own life amid COVID-19 struggle

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Kent Taylor, founder and CEO of the Texas Roadhouse restaurant chain, has died. He was 65. His family and the company say he took his own... Read more »

03/22/21 8:15 AM

Obituaries: Cortez, Hammons, Gregory

Shepard A. Cortez, 32, of Cheyenne passed away March 12, 2021 near Cheyenne. He was born June 18, 1988 in Laramie. He graduated high school in Laramie, attended WyoTech and... Read more »

03/19/21 8:44 AM

Obituaries: Ferrall, Defler

Beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Jacqueline Frances Ferrall (nee Martinez) passed away March 14, 2021 at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center. Jacqueline was born January 19, 1925 in Rawlins, Wyoming to... Read more »

03/18/21 8:27 AM

Obituaries: Robinson, Jackson, Jones

Danté Jojo Valentine Robinson, 14, of Cheyenne, Wyoming passed away tragically on Monday 8, 2021 at his home. Danté was born September 11, 2006 in Cheyenne, a son of Taylor... Read more »

03/12/21 9:21 AM

AP-NORC poll: 1 in 5 in US lost someone close in pandemic

By LAURAN NEERGAARD, HANNAH FINGERHUT and MARION RENAULT Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — About 1 in 5 Americans say they lost a relative or close friend to the coronavirus, highlighting... Read more »

03/11/21 10:53 AM

Obituaries: Dickerson, O’Connor, Shanor

Bessie J. Dickerson, 84, of Cheyenne, died on March 9, 2021 in Cheyenne, WY. She was born on November 26, 1936 in Nathalie, Virginia to Frank and Lou Dickerson. Bessie... Read more »

03/11/21 8:28 AM

Obituaries: Diefenderfer, Heise, Lucas, Hanson

Richard C. Diefenderfer, Jr., 53, of Cheyenne passed away on March 3, 2021 in Cheyenne. He was born on April 5, 1967 in Powell, Wyoming. Rich was a Communication Specialist... Read more »

03/10/21 9:33 AM

Obituaries: Sayao, King, Wilke, Haston

RoseHashana Anez Sayao, 34, of Cheyenne, died on March 5, 2021 in Cheyenne. She was born on September 21, 1986 in Malanday Marikina City, Philippines. Rona was a special person... Read more »

03/09/21 9:09 AM

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Obituaries

Obituaries: Vogt, Ost, Martin, Perkins

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Obituaries: Null, Howard, Bonnema

Obituaries: Commander, Lockman, Bluel

Obituary: Elijah Conner Norris

Bobby Unser, 87, Indy 500 champ in great racing family, dies

Obituaries: Lucero, Molett

Obituaries: Michael, Stuckey, Trimmer

Obituaries: Sullivan, Green

Obituaries: Stecks, Todd, Futa

Obituary: Michael A. Hepler

Obituaries: Ramsey, Spencer, Vejrostek

Obituaries: Shultz, Fisher-Todd

Obituaries: Whiting, Evans, Ropp, Lopach

Walter Mondale, Carter’s vice president, dies at 93

Obituaries: Peck, Clayborn, Dancliff

Obituaries: Gosbee, Yeo, Dendinger, Harnish

Obituaries: Sparks, Jensen

Obituaries: Hastings, Irwin, Gerzetich

Rapper-actor DMX dead at 50

Price Phillip, husband of Queen Elizabeth dies at 99

Obituaries: Dailey, Watson, Trosper

Obituaries: Vieyra, Baker, Gutierrez

Obituaries: Hicks, Gallegos, Rosenberg

Obituaries: Gerzetich, Fitch, Everitt, Larson, Lutz

Obituaries: Allen, Bulstrode, Miller

Obituaries: Quinlivan, Grasty, Cruz

Obituaries: Johansen, Allen, Madrid

Beloved children’s author Beverly Cleary dies at 104

Obituaries: Gerard, Schoene, Hamilton, Montoya, Jr.

Obituaries: Smith, Escobedo, Wilcox

Obituary: Seth McGee

Obituaries: Holte, Nielsen, Campbell

Texas Roadhouse CEO Kent Taylor takes own life amid COVID-19 struggle

Obituaries: Cortez, Hammons, Gregory

Obituaries: Ferrall, Defler

Obituaries: Robinson, Jackson, Jones

AP-NORC poll: 1 in 5 in US lost someone close in pandemic

Obituaries: Dickerson, O’Connor, Shanor

Obituaries: Diefenderfer, Heise, Lucas, Hanson

Obituaries: Sayao, King, Wilke, Haston

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