Mary Ann Boyle: 1933 – 2025
Mary Ann Boyle died on Monday, February 3, 2025, at ViewPointe Assisted Living in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She was 91 years old.
The Rosary will take place at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, February 18, at Hudson’s Funeral Home, with visitation following from 4:30 to 6:30 PM. A second visitation will be held from 9 to 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, February 19, at Hudson’s Funeral Home, followed by a funeral Mass at Holy Rosary Catholic Church at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery.
Mary Ann Boyle was born on September 23, 1933, in Kirksville, Missouri, the daughter of Alfred Daubresse and Anna (Crnic) Daubresse. She graduated from Kirksville High School in Kirksville, Missouri, and attended Truman University. In 1953, she married Charles A. Boyle, and they had four children. The family moved to Lander, Wyoming, in 1961, where she lived for over 60 years before relocating to Colorado Springs, Colorado, in 2022. Mary Ann worked in administration as a bookkeeper at the Lander Medical Clinic. She was an active member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church for many years, participating in the St. Anne’s Altar and Rosary Society and the St. Anne’s Bridge Club. She enjoyed entertaining her friends and family, discussing politics, traveling with Charlie, and playing bridge with her friends.
She is survived by her children, Kelly (Susan) Boyle, John (Amy) Boyle, and Vince (Monique) Boyle; son-in-law, Mike (Jan) Malloy; her brother, Tom Daubresse and Donna King; along with 13 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Mary Ann was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Charles A. Boyle; and her daughter, Kathleen.
In lieu of flowers, she requested that donations be made to Holy Rosary Catholic Church.
An online guestbook is available at: www.hudsonsfh.com.
Kyle Eugene Croft: 2002 – 2025
Kyle Croft passed at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center on January 29, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on January 18, 2002, in Fort Collins, Colorado to Rob and Rhonda Croft.
Kyle was a beautiful, free-spirited soul, always quick to make people laugh and never afraid to do things his own way. Despite how short his time with us was, he lived a vibrant and full life. He was an avid hunter and outdoorsman. He volunteered his time with Colorado Youth Outdoors and hunted everything from waterfowl to elk, even working with an outfitter alongside one of his close friends.
He accumulated many experiences and skills in his life, going through both fire academy and lineman school, and eventually working for Clean Harbors, where he naturally made fast friends with his coworkers. He was a Christian man through and through, and though he was still young in his walk with Jesus, he loved the lord with all his heart.
Kyle was loved by many, and made more friends in his 23 years than most people do in several lifetimes. Each of them carries a piece of him with them in the memories and stories of laughter that he left behind him wherever he went. He will be dearly missed.
He is survived by his parents, Rob and Rhonda; and his older brother, Colton.
Kyle was preceded in death by his grandfather, Eugene Croft, whose name he carried as his middle name.
Memorial Services will be held at Livermore Community Center on Friday, February 14, at 12 p.m.
Dean L. Finkenbinder: 1946 – 2025
Dean Finkenbinder, 78, of Cheyenne, Wyoming, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Dean was born in April 1946 in Lena, Illinois, to Raymond (Dale) and Geneva (née Biesemeier) Finkenbinder. He grew up on a dairy farm in a small town in Illinois, where he worked alongside his father before pursuing other dreams. After graduating from high school, Dean served in the United States Air Force from 1966 to 1970, where he proudly served his country. Following his time in the Air Force, Dean earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Northern Iowa, with a focus on geology and geography. He was first drawn to Wyoming after participating in a college geology field trip and fell in love with the state’s unique landscapes.
In 1973, Dean married the love of his life, Karla Pagel. Together they had two daughters, Jessica (Finkenbinder) Peppard and Katie (Finkenbinder) Armstrong.
Dean took a job as a health inspector in Blackhawk County. This position allowed him the opportunity to continue the same work in Wyoming, working for the county and state in various towns throughout the state. While living in Casper, he earned a master’s degree in public administration from the University of Wyoming. Eventually, he found his way to Cheyenne to work for the State of Wyoming Department of Agriculture. He retired as Manager in 2016.
Outside of work, Dean had many hobbies, including woodworking, where he crafted beautiful clocks and furniture, as well as gardening, in which he found great joy. He was an avid golfer and took great pride in achieving a hole-in-one on the fourth hole at Prairie View Golf Course. A devoted Green Bay Packers fan, Dean never missed an opportunity to cheer for his team. He had a deep passion for Wyoming’s geology and enjoyed exploring its diverse landscapes.
Dean’s greatest love was spending time with his family, and he will be remembered for his kindness, dedication, quiet strength, and humor.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and his sister, Julanne.
Dean is survived by his wife, Karla; daughters, Jessica and Katie; grandchildren, Elizabeth, Jonas, and Elijah; and brothers: Kelly, Kevin, and Norman Finkenbinder.
Catherine “Joan” Lewis: 1934 – 2025
Catherine “Joan” Lehr Lewis, 90, of Cheyenne, Wyoming passed away peacefully at the Parkside Manor Nursing Facility in Stuart, Nebraska on February 5, 2025.
Joan was born on June 14, 1934, in El Dorado, Kansas to Flora Mae Lehr (nee Rogers) of Ellsworth, Kansas and Andrew Joseph Lehr of Augusta, Kansas. Joan and her twin, Caroline “Ruth,” were a surprise to their mother upon their delivery. Joan loved her twin dearly and felt like she lost a part of herself after Ruth passed away in May 2021. Joan and Ruth enjoyed confusing their parents, their husbands, their children, and their grandchildren with their identical looks and similar mannerisms. Joan had six other siblings: Mary Elizabeth “Biddy” Eaton, Richard “Dick” Andrew Lehr, Patricia Ann Evans, James “Jim” Lehr, Julia “Judy” Margaret Badwey, and William “Billy” Francis Lehr. Joan, Ruth, and Judy often dressed alike and were often confused as triplets.
Joan married her high school sweetheart and love of her life, Wayne A. Lewis, also of El Dorado, on October 10, 1955. Joan and Ruth graduated from El Dorado High School and attended the Dodge City School of Nursing (“St. Joseph’s School of Nursing”) in Kansas. Joan lived in El Dorado, Salina, and Wichita, Kansas; Broomfield and Denver, Colorado; and ultimately Cheyenne, Wyoming beginning in 1973 where Joan and Wayne raised their three children: Charles “Chuck” Lewis, Anthony “Tony” Lewis, and Celia “CeCe” Janousek. Joan and Wayne shared a beautiful loving marriage for almost sixty years until Wayne’s death in 2014.
Joan worked as a Registered Nurse at various hospitals and clinics across the U.S. including Orange Memorial Hospital (now Orlando Regional Medical Center) in Orlando, Florida; the Susan B. Allen Memorial Hospital in Wichita, Kansas; and the Allergy & Asthma Clinic of Cheyenne, Wyoming. Joan enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren; listening to classical and liturgical music, which often reminded her of her sister Biddy playing music as a child; crocheting and knitting; attending Mass; enjoying classic movies, Broadway musicals, and theatrical shows; playing the organ; and watching Broncos football and competitive figure skating.
Joan is survived by her two sons and their wives: Chuck and Allison Lewis of Centennial, Wyoming, and Tony and Cindy Lewis of Cheyenne, Wyoming; her daughter and her husband, Celia “CeCe” and Joe Janousek of O’Neill, Nebraska; six grandchildren: Matthew Lewis of Eagle, Colorado; Abigail Fournier of Laramie, Wyoming; Ryan Janousek of Omaha, Nebraska; Elliott Janousek of Gilbert, Arizona; Madeleine Lewis of Laramie, Wyoming; and Hannah Janousek of Las Vegas, Nevada; four great-grandchildren, Winifred Frances and Clara Catherine Fournier (also twins), and Olena and Eloise Janousek; and sister-in-law, Patricia “Pat” Bailey of El Dorado, Kansas.
Memorial services will include a rosary recitation and meditation from Thursday, February 13, 2025, 4 p.m. on at Wiederspahn-Radomsky Chapel of the Chimes, and Mass at Friday, February 14, 2025, at 1 p.m. at St. Mary’s Cathedral with reception to follow at Westgate.
In lieu of flowers, Joan’s family requests memorial contributions be made to Wounded Warriors, PO Box 758516, Topeka KS 66675 in memory of her husband, Wayne, a veteran.
Robert J. West: 1928 – 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Robert Junior West aged 96, from Cheyenne, Wyoming on February 5, 2025.
Robert leaves behind his beloved wife, Barbara Ann West of 75 years; his daughter, Debra E. Laughlin and spouse Al Laughlin; his grandchildren: Hesten and Regan Story of Gillette, Wyoming, Krashanda and Will Burk of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Jason Crocket of Murfreesboro, Tennessee; six great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; his sister, Bessie Lejune of Cheyenne; and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his son, Robert Lee West; his parents, Robert P. and Lorena West; and five siblings.
Robert (Bob) was born in Corydon, Iowa in 1928 and moved to Cheyenne in 1940. He married Barbara in 1949, worked at Cheyenne Light Fuel and Power for 38 years and retired as a foreman in the gas department in 1987.
Bob and Barbara traveled to 49 states as well as Mexico and Canada in their RV. Throughout their years together, they took their family camping, boating, snowmobiling, four-wheeling, and motorcycling. Family, the outdoors, and adventure were most important to Bob. Over the years he also kept himself busy by crafting in his workshop where he spent countless hours creating. He made lamps, chairs, birdhouses, and necklaces. He will truly be missed by his family and friends
A funeral service will be 1 p.m., Saturday February 15 at Wiederspahn-Radomsky Chapel, 1900 E. 19th St. Cheyenne, WY 82001.
A reception will be planned and announced at a later date.
Nathan Alan Wheeler: 1985 – 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Nathan Wheeler, who died peacefully at his home in Cheyenne, Wyoming, on January 28, 2025. He was 40 years old.
Born on January 25, 1985 in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Melissa and Robert Wheeler. Nathan was a shining light in the lives of those who knew him. His kindness, humor, and welcoming spirit made him a friend to everyone he met. Whether through his love for board games, his passion for video games, or his ability to connect with others, Nathan touched countless lives and made every person feel like a part of his family.
Every week, Nathan gathered with friends for lively board game sessions, creating lasting memories filled with laughter and simple enjoyment of time spent together. He also enjoyed playing video games online with friends across the country, forging deep connections and friendships that spanned miles. No matter the activity, Nathan was always eager to share time and experiences with others, making friends wherever he went and leaving a lasting impression on all who crossed his path.
In addition to his hobbies, Nathan was deeply involved in his church, where he spent many years running the sound for services. His dedication to his faith and his service to the church community were just a few of the ways he gave of himself.
A memorial service to honor Nathan’s life will be held on March 8 at 2 p.m. at Destiny Church, followed by a reception at Wiederspahn Radomsky. We invite all family, friends, and loved ones to come and celebrate his life, share stories, and remember the special person he was.
Though he is no longer with us, Nathan’s legacy of love, laughter, and friendship will live on in the hearts of all who knew him. His genuine care for others will never be forgotten.
