George Padget
May 26, 2018
George Padget, 93, of Cheyenne died Saturday, May 26 at Granite Rehabilitation and Wellness Center. George was born either September 24 or 25, 1924 in Pattonsburg, MO. His mother, Ruth Mahaney Padget died shortly after his birth and during the confusion no one recorded the time of his birth. His father, Judson Padget, already the father of three small children...
Joan Cecilia Gillgannon
May 26, 2018
Joan Cecilia Gillgannon, 60, died suddenly at her home in Cheyenne on May 26, 2018. Joan was born in Cheyenne August 5, 1957, to John and Jeanne Gillgannon (Futvoye). Joan grew up in Cheyenne and attended St Mary’s grade and high school prior to earning her Ph.D at the University of Hard-Knocks. Struggles galore no more. Quite creative and a...
Adolfo G. Naranjo
May 26, 2018
Adolfo G. Naranjo, 73, of Cheyenne, died Saturday, May 26, 2018 at his home. He was born March 29, 1945 in Trujillo, New Mexico, a son to Leopoldo and Juanita (Trujillo) Naranjo. Mr. Naranjo married Cidelia Pacheco on March 10, 1964 in Las Vegas, New Mexico and they eventually made their home in Cheyenne. Adolfo’s career as a Journeyman Glazier...
Johnathan Nickerson
May 22, 2018
Johnathan Thomas Nickerson, 43, of Burns, WY, died May 22, 2018 at this home. John was born in Cedar Springs, MO on June 28, 1974. He grew up in Burns and Cheyenne. He loved the outdoors: camping, fishing, hiking, climbing, anything to keep him outside, and the season didn’t matter. “The mountains are the only place I truly feel alive”,...
Ladonna M. Chalstrom
May 22, 2018
LaDonna Marie Martin Chalstrom, 84, returned to her home in heaven on May 22, 2018 after succumbing to cancer. She is very much loved and will be missed until we are reunited once again. She was born June 7, 1933 in St. Peter, MN to Rev. Orville and Elzada Martin. She met the love of her life, Robert Alan Chalstrom...
Connie K. Simmers
May 21, 2018
Connie K. Simmers, 78, of Cheyenne passed away May 21st at the Cheyenne Regional Medical Center. She was born July 5, 1939 in Tekoa, Washington. Connie enjoyed watching her beloved Colorado Rockies and Gonzaga Bulldogs play and was a member of VFW 1881. She is survived by two sons, Robert J. Simmers and Terry Simmers; three siblings, Peg Banks, Rich...
Joyce Hanks
May 21, 2018
Joyce Hanks, 94, of Cheyenne, died on Monday, May 21, 2018 in Cheyenne. She was born on June 30, 1923 in Stevensville, Montana. Joyce served during WWII in the U.S. Army as a registered nurse. She was on the first ship that docked in Tokyo before the treaty was signed. Joyce loved to play the piano, needlepoint, crocheting, knitting, embroidering,...
Isabelle M. Gallegos
May 20, 2018
Isabelle M Gallegos, 81, died peacefully on May 20, in her son’s home in Cheyenne. Isabelle was born August 10, 1936, to Benardino and Martina Trujillo. She grew up across the street in Fort Collins from the man she would later marry and build her life with, Paul Gallegos. Her greatest joy was being a wife and mother, following her...
Jerry E. Bauer
May 19, 2018
Jerry Eugene Bauer, 71, of Cheyenne, WY was called to his Eternal Father on May 19, 2018 in Cheyenne. He was born August 26, 1946 in Greeley, CO. the youngest son of George and Hannah Bauer. The family farmed in Greeley and other surrounding areas in Colorado. Jerry served his country for 4 years in the US Army. He also...
William Martin Ray
May 19, 2018
William Martin Ray, 75, of Cheyenne died May 19 at Davis Hospice Center. He was born September 3, 1942 in Blue River, Wisconsin. William worked for the State of Wyoming. He was a model car enthusiast, enjoyed tinkering in his garage, camping, taking care of his yard and spending time with his family. William is survived by his wife, Louise...
Hailey Kateland Wilson
May 18, 2018
Hailey Kateland Wilson, 23, of Cheyenne died May 18th. She was born December 8, 1994 in Lander. Hailey enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, shopping and was known to have an adventurous spirit. She is survived by her son, Carter Benjamin Peery; mother, Debra Wilson; father, Lou Derby; siblings, Amanda Ridgeway and Jeremy Derby and her nieces and nephews, Trey, Gauge, and...
John F. "Jack" Williams Jr.
May 18, 2018
John F. “Jack” Williams, Jr., 78, of Cheyenne, passed away May 18 at the Davis Hospice Center. He was born March 2, 1940 in Sidney, Nebraska. He was a postal carrier for the USPS and a member of the Cheyenne Masonic Lodge #1, Genealogy Society, and a Friend of Bill W. Jack had a soft spot for his animals. He...
John F. "Jack" Williams Jr.
May 18, 2018
John F. “Jack” Williams, Jr., 78, died May 18th at Davis Hospice. He was born March 2, 1940 in Sidney, Nebraska. Cremation has taken place at Cheyenne Memorial Gardens. Arrangements later.
Ted Steve Leyba Jr.
May 16, 2018
Ted Steve “Hair Dogg” Leyba, Jr., 43, of Cheyenne died May 16 in Cheyenne due to injuries sustained from a fall. He was born October 8, 1973 in Cheyenne, where he has lived all of his life, to Dominga “Connie” Chavez and Ted Steve Leyba, Sr. Steve is survived by his two daughters, who were the love of his life,...
Raymond Daniel Kisicki
May 14, 2018
Raymond Daniel Kisicki, 91, of Cheyenne, died on Monday, May 14, 2018 at Hospice of Laramie. He was born on October 19, 1926 in Cheyenne. He attended St. Mary’s Schools, transferring to Cheyenne High School in 11th grade and graduating in 1944.While in high school he worked after school at Riggs Optical as a lens grinder. After graduation, he began...
Frank Ray Probert
May 14, 2018
Frank Ray Probert, of Laramie, Wyoming passed away May 14, 2018 at Ivinson Memorial Hospital. He was born to William and Lucille Probert on October 11, 1941 in Sargent, Nebraska. He graduated from Cheyenne High School 1961, where he met this future wife, Nancy (Saathoff). Family was always his priority. Very involved in the Masonic Lodge and Shriners throughout Wyoming....
Eldon Lee James
May 13, 2018
Eldon Lee James, 83 of Cheyenne went to be with his Lord and Savior, surrounded by his family on May 13th, 2018. Eldon was born September 3, 1934 in Hillman, MN to Minnie (Briese) and Elmer James. He served in theArmy at the end of the Korean conflict. He returned home and took a job with Derby Oil in KS....
Sally Jo Prigge
May 11, 2018
Sally Jo Prigge, 80, of Cheyenne, died Friday, May 11, 2018 at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center. She was born March 2, 1938 in Casper, Wyoming a daughter to John and Jeri Sessoms. Sally was married to William Prigge on June 8, 1968. The couple had one daughter, Kimberly Jo, now deceased. Sally is survived by her husband William; son-in-law, Philip...
Lyle Mcirvin
May 11, 2018
Lyle S. McIrvin, 84, of Cheyenne died May 11, 2018 in Cheyenne. He was born June 3, 1933 in Wray, Colorado. In honor of his wishes, no services will be held. Cremation Cheyenne Memorial Gardens.
Beverly A. Lowry
May 11, 2018
Beverly A. (Walters) Lowry, 87, of Cheyenne, Wyoming, previously of Rancho Viejo, Texas, passed away on May 11, 2018 in Cheyenne. Beverly A. Bennett was born January 31, 1931 in Yankton, SD to Paul and Dorothy Bennett. At an early age, Bev, her five siblings, and parents moved to Casper, WY. where she attended St. Anthony’s Catholic School and graduated...
