Obituaries

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Obituaries: Finnerty, Cazier, Rumpf, Hert, Trevino

Dustin James Finnerty. Born December 14, 1991 in Wheatland WY. Died January 11, 2022 in Sinclair, WY.Dustin was the son of Martin Daniel Finnerty and Brigette Melanie (Finnerty) Henion. Thanks... Read more »

01/24/22 9:05 AM

Obituaries: Cooney, DiJohn, Madden, Nelson

(Phyllis Augusta Cooney)Our loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away January 4, 2022, at Davis Hospice Center surrounded by family. Phyllis was born August 21, 1933, in Lindbergh, WY, to... Read more »

01/13/22 5:26 PM

Obituary: Mary Kathleen Hanson

A golden heart stopped beating, her hardworking hands at rest. Mary Kathleen (Coonts) Hanson was born December 8, 1964 to Theodore and Jeanette Coonts in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Mary passed away January 2,... Read more »

01/13/22 8:12 AM

Obituaries: Cuevas, Hayes, Tucker, Caton, Edwards

Alberto Cuevas, 75, of Cheyenne, passed away on December 29, 2021 in Colorado.He was born on May 14, 1946 in Mexico to Ignacio Aguilar Cuevas and Francisca Ramirez.Alberto is survived... Read more »

01/12/22 9:51 AM

Obituaries: Carlson, Rushing, Temte, Payton, Ruegsegger

Chip Carlson, 84, died January 4, 2022 at Davis Hospice Center. Chip was a Cheyenne historian and author who devoted twenty years to investigating and documenting the Tom Horn episode... Read more »

01/10/22 9:30 AM

Oscar winner and groundbreaking star Sidney Poitier dies

By HILLEL ITALIE AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Sidney Poitier, the groundbreaking actor and enduring inspiration who transformed how Black people were portrayed on screen and became the... Read more »

01/07/22 9:57 AM

Obituaries: Simpson-Fulton, Kelley, James, Bailon, Johnson

Marcia Kay Simpson Fulton, 74, of Cheyenne, Wyoming passed away December 24, 2021. Marcia was born on April 5, 1947, in Cheyenne Wyoming to Joseph and Mary (Gill) Simpson. Marcia... Read more »

01/06/22 8:06 AM

Obituaries: Aguilar, Jones, Robinson

Dominga Vasquez. Aguilar 83 of Cheyenne, WY, died on 12/30/2021 in Cheyenne. She was born October 11, 1938 in Slaton, Texas. Dominga was an Airforce military wife of 20 years,... Read more »

01/04/22 8:57 AM

Obituaries: Perry, Peery, Gonzales, Medford

Twila Dawn Perry (Marshall), 80, of Cheyenne, passed away December 27, 2021 at Life Care Center of Cheyenne.Twila was born on September 17, 1941 in Bascom, Ohio to Alva Richard... Read more »

01/03/22 7:58 AM

Obituaries: Lynn, Lee, DeMartine, Reinholz, Wilt

Elizabeth (Betsy) Helene Lynn passed away December 17, 2021 in Cheyenne. She was born October 6, 1949 in Alton, Illinois. Betsy came to Wyoming 15 years ago, with the western blood in... Read more »

01/01/22 8:37 AM

Final goodbye: Recalling influential people who died in 2021

By BERNARD McGHEE Associated Press They both carved out sterling reputations as military and political leaders over years of public service. But both also saw their legacies tarnished by their... Read more »

12/30/21 9:59 AM

Obituaries: Grimm, Thompson

Ellen Valeria “Val” (Shimitz) Grimm was born February 19, 1938 to Sylvester and Ellen (Anderson) Shimitz in Cheyenne,Wyoming.Val’s childhood was spent living on the plains in eastern Cheyenne. She, her... Read more »

12/29/21 7:44 AM

Obituaries: Gardner, Hawk, Harrell, Kesterke

LeRoy W. Gardner, 92, of Cheyenne passed away December 24, 2021 at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center. He was born June 9, 1929 in Kimball, Neb. to Myles and Ruth Gardner.... Read more »

12/28/21 9:16 AM

Obituaries: Taylor, Mueller, Blasko, Archibeque

Lila Ann Taylor, 87, of Cheyenne, died on December 20, 2021 in Cheyenne. She was born on November 20, 1934 in Stronghurst,Illinois Mrs. Taylor was the loving wife of Gene... Read more »

12/27/21 9:48 AM

Obituaries: McMaster, Zecha, Berger, Sorensen, Trujillo

Gina Joan McMaster, 61, of Granite Canon passed away December 19, 2021 to be with her Lord and Savior. Gina was born April 14, 1960 in Shawano, Wisconsin to Robert... Read more »

12/23/21 10:51 AM

Obituaries: Powell, Shultz

Malen Powell, 100, of Cheyenne Wyoming, went home to our heavenly father on December 19, 2021 in Cheyenne Wyoming.He was born on December 15, 1921 in Cheyenne county Nebraska. He... Read more »

12/22/21 9:00 AM

Obituaries: Gizinski, Tarantola, Graves

Jana Sue Gizinski, 68, of Cheyenne passed away December 11, 2021 at home surrounded by her family. She was born August 24, 1953 in Guthrie, OK to Mike and Dorothy... Read more »

12/20/21 7:45 AM

Obituaries: Cruz, Morgan

Raymon Anthony “Tony” Cruz moved into the next plane of his existence on Friday, December 11, 2021 in Tallahassee, Florida where he and his family relocated in June. Tony was... Read more »

12/17/21 7:28 AM

Obituaries: Kildow, Roth, White, Morrow, Kimbrough

Harry “Ross” Kildow died at home in Cheyenne on December 10, 2021. He was born Jan. 10, 1944, to Edwin and Pauline Kildow in Laramie, Wyoming. Ross joined the Army... Read more »

12/16/21 9:15 AM

Obituaries: Parker, Campbell, Brown, Worthington

Lavon Parker, who was born in Loveland, Colorado, November 14, 1932, took her final breath December 12, 2021 in Cheyenne Wyoming. She was the daughter of Marie and John Lenhardt.... Read more »

12/15/21 9:52 AM

Obituaries: Zecha, Kittleman, Sprecher

Anita Mae (Murphy) Zecha, 84, died Dec.10, 2021 at Davis Hospice Center in Cheyenne Wyoming. Anita was born May 24,1937 to Dennis and Mary (Kelly) Murphy of Tyndall, SD. She... Read more »

12/14/21 1:24 PM

Obituaries: Tafoya, Buteau, Cheser, Cole

We lost our gentle giant, who had a heart bigger than life itself. Max Albert Tafoya, 65, passed away on Monday, December 6, 2021. He was born on November 15,... Read more »

12/10/21 11:21 AM

Obituaries: Avery Jr., White, Fertig, Mason Stevens, Hutchins

Edwin G. Avery, Jr , 84, passed away on December 1, 2021 in Cheyenne, WY. Ed was born In Providence, RI on August 12, 1937 and was the eldest... Read more »

12/09/21 2:14 PM

Obituaries: Ferguson, Willis, Cox, Cornelison, Speer

Dorothy Eileen Ferguson, 96, of Cheyenne passed away December 5, 2021 at Davis Hospice Center surrounded by family. Dorothy was born May 4, 1925 in Cheyenne, Wyoming to John and Mary (Hoffer) Salsbury.... Read more »

12/07/21 12:29 PM

Obituaries: Quinlivan, Grant, Simkins, Perea

Leo Philip Quinlivan, 84, of Cheyenne, died on November 30, 2021 in Cheyenne. He was born on November 2, 1937 in Del Norte, Colorado. Mr. Quinlivan retired from the State... Read more »

12/03/21 8:20 AM

Obituaries: Brown, Marquardt, Lewis

Dr. Louis “Lou” R. Brown, 83, resident of Cheyenne since 1974, passed away November 30, 2021 in Cheyenne. Lou was born October 4, 1938 in Kingston, Jamaica to Joseph and... Read more »

12/02/21 9:11 AM

Obituaries: Hancock, Martinez

Joseph Clifford Hancock died peacefully at home on November 24th 2021. Joe was born in Riverton, WY on November 29, 1952 to Warren and June (Fike) Hancock. Joe was a... Read more »

11/30/21 9:05 AM

Obituaries: Cusick, Needham, Sostrom, Slater

Marilyn Jean {Day} Cusick passed away November 23, 2021 at Aspen Winds in Cheyenne, Wyoming. She was 91 years young. She was born on April 17, 1930 to Clarence and... Read more »

11/29/21 9:14 AM

Obituaries: Fails, Johnson, Navarro, Gollobith, Slaughter

Matthew Fails, Matt to his friends and family, passed away Wednesday, November 17, 2021. Those who were close to him remember how he loved to gaze at the stars, his... Read more »

11/26/21 8:13 AM

Obituaries: Gonzales, Bliss III, Rothermund

Maria O. Gonzales, 79, of Cheyenne, passed away on November 14, 2021 in Cheyenne. She was born on November 8, 1942 in Colorado. Maria is survived by a son, Ricky... Read more »

11/23/21 9:03 AM

Prominent poet Robert Bly, author of ‘Iron John’, dies at 94

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Robert Bly, one of the most prominent American poets of the last half century and author of the best-selling men’s movement classic “Iron John,” has died. He... Read more »

11/22/21 2:05 PM

Obituaries: Woodworth, Durako, De La Fuente

Nolan Dane Woodworth, 35, of Pine Bluffs, Wyoming passed away in Cheyenne November 15, 2021 surrounded by family. Nolan was born March 27, 1986 in Denver, Colorado to Terry and... Read more »

11/18/21 9:06 AM

Obituaries: Koch, Double, Blankenship,

Larissa Kay Koch, 33 of Cheyenne, Wyoming, died on November 14, 2021 at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center. She was born November 13, 1988 in Cheyenne the daughter of Roger D.... Read more »

11/17/21 9:14 AM

Obituaries: Sierocki, Bradley, Johnson

John Chester Sierocki, 54, of Cheyenne passed away November 10, 2021 at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center. He was born December 4, 1966 in Saginaw, Michigan to Chester and Maria Sierocki. ... Read more »

11/16/21 8:27 AM

Obituaries: Ramirez, Cosey, Haught

Eric Joel Ramirez, 46, of Cheyenne, died on Friday, November 5, 2021, in Denver Colorado after a valiant fight with a rare t-cell lymphoma. He was born on November 14,... Read more »

11/15/21 9:10 AM

Obituaries: Ives, Marshall, Scott Sr.

Roger Dean Ives was born August 2, 1939 in rural Rooks County at the family home to Ray and Gertrude (Wildrex) Ives. He was the youngest of 2 children. He... Read more »

11/12/21 7:54 AM

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Obituaries: Finnerty, Cazier, Rumpf, Hert, Trevino

Obituaries: Ermarth, Bole, Higine, Dice, McWilliams

Obituaries: McKenzie, Wilkerson, Alicea

Obituaries: Brownell, Anderson, Durfey

Obituaries: Lopez, Miller, Hause, Cushing, Kuchel

Obituaries: Olivas, Attridge

Obituaries: Cooney, DiJohn, Madden, Nelson

Obituary: Mary Kathleen Hanson

Obituaries: Cuevas, Hayes, Tucker, Caton, Edwards

Obituaries: Carlson, Rushing, Temte, Payton, Ruegsegger

Oscar winner and groundbreaking star Sidney Poitier dies

Obituaries: Simpson-Fulton, Kelley, James, Bailon, Johnson

Obituaries: Aguilar, Jones, Robinson

Obituaries: Perry, Peery, Gonzales, Medford

Obituaries: Lynn, Lee, DeMartine, Reinholz, Wilt

Final goodbye: Recalling influential people who died in 2021

Obituaries: Grimm, Thompson

Obituaries: Gardner, Hawk, Harrell, Kesterke

Obituaries: Taylor, Mueller, Blasko, Archibeque

Obituaries: McMaster, Zecha, Berger, Sorensen, Trujillo

Obituaries: Powell, Shultz

Obituaries: Gizinski, Tarantola, Graves

Obituaries: Cruz, Morgan

Obituaries: Kildow, Roth, White, Morrow, Kimbrough

Obituaries: Parker, Campbell, Brown, Worthington

Obituaries: Zecha, Kittleman, Sprecher

Obituaries: Tafoya, Buteau, Cheser, Cole

Obituaries: Avery Jr., White, Fertig, Mason Stevens, Hutchins

Obituaries: Ferguson, Willis, Cox, Cornelison, Speer

Obituaries: Quinlivan, Grant, Simkins, Perea

Obituaries: Brown, Marquardt, Lewis

Obituaries: Hancock, Martinez

Obituaries: Cusick, Needham, Sostrom, Slater

Obituaries: Fails, Johnson, Navarro, Gollobith, Slaughter

Obituaries: Gonzales, Bliss III, Rothermund

Prominent poet Robert Bly, author of ‘Iron John’, dies at 94

Obituaries: Woodworth, Durako, De La Fuente

Obituaries: Koch, Double, Blankenship,

Obituaries: Sierocki, Bradley, Johnson

Obituaries: Ramirez, Cosey, Haught

Obituaries: Ives, Marshall, Scott Sr.

Crime

Court

Man accused of murdering wife deemed mentally unfit to stand trial – awaits transfer to Wyoming State Hospital

Laramie County Recent Arrests (1-24-22)

Weekly arrest report: (1/14/22 – 1/21/22)

Official: 1 officer dead, 1 gravely hurt in Harlem shooting

Cheyenne PD seeking assistance in identifying Walmart grand larceny suspects

Community

COVID-19

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Wyoming

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Winter weather advisory expands to Cheyenne for Monday night through Tuesday

UW men’s basketball reschedules two previously-postponed games

2,048 new COVID cases confirmed in Wyoming Monday; 283 in Laramie County

UW announces more than $1 million gift by Susie McMurry to Western Thunder Marching Band, Whitney School of Nursing

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Employment

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2022 Open Enrollment for Health Insurance

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National/World

AP

At least 6 reported dead in crush at African Cup soccer game