Fern D. Salas
Jan 6, 2025
Fern D. Salas (Baker), a beloved member of her community and family, passed away on January 6, 2025, in Great Falls, Montana at her daughter's home, at the age of 92. Born on September 5, 1932, in Leon, Iowa, Fern lived a life marked by dedication, love, and service.
Fern is remembered for her unwavering commitment to her career as a...
Dale Edward Kipple
Jan 5, 2025
Dale Kipple, 89, of Cheyenne Wyoming passed away January 5, 2025, at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center. He was born on January 4, 1936, in Akron, OH to Dale and Marie Kipple. Dale served in the United States Air Force retiring after 24 years as a SMSgt. After retiring from the Air Force, he went to work for AccuWeather and then...
Ralph Paul Redman
Jan 4, 2025
Ralph Paul Redman, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on January 4, 2025, in Cheyenne, Wyoming. He was born on January 12, 1937, in South Boston, Massachusetts, to Herbert Redman and Anna (Lazarovich) Redman. Ralph's life was marked by dedication to family, service, and his community.
Ralph graduated from Charlestown High School before entering the Air Force in 1954,...
Carol Lynne Foster
Jan 3, 2025
Carol Lynne Foster (Vroman) passed peacefully on January 3rd in Fort Collins. Though she lived most of her life in Cheyenne, she enjoyed living in Arizona and Colorado in her later years.
Born July 24th, 1950, in Cheyenne, Wyoming, Carol spent her early years in Pine Bluffs, where her parents owned a Dairy Queen until the family moved to Cheyenne in...
William James Rooney
Jan 3, 2025
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Will Rooney, 71, of Cheyenne Wyoming, passed peacefully surrounded by family at UC Health Poudre Valley Hospital after a sudden and unexpected battle with cancer (although some may say it was “broken heart syndrome” after the loss of his beloved wife Jenny not even two months prior). William James Rooney was born to Thomas and Ruth Rooney on September 3,...
Thomas Joseph Hackl
Jan 2, 2025
Thomas Joseph Hackl, born on July 6, 1954, in Chicago, Illinois, passed away peacefully at his home in Cheyenne, Wyoming, on January 2, 2025. He was surrounded by love, with his devoted daughter Amanda by his side.
Thomas had a commendable career that began as a dispatcher for the Wyoming Highway Patrol. His dedication and commitment to service led him to...
Kenneth Orin Lockrem
Jan 2, 2025
Kenneth Orin Lockrem, born on August 23, 1935, in Faribault, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2025, in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Kenneth lived a life marked by dedication, service, and love for his family. He served his country honorably in the United States Army, demonstrating a commitment to his nation that he carried proudly throughout his life.
A respected professional, Kenneth...
Dorothea "Dottie" Marie Gunderson
Dec 31, 2024
Our loving mother and grandmother Dorothea (Dottie) Gunderson, 86, passed away peacefully December 31, 2024, in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Dotte was born July 11, 1938, in Ionia, Michigan to parents Dewy H. Cain and Helen J. Cain (Clouse).
Dottie lived a life filled with love and commitment as a beloved wife to Master Gundry Sargent Eugene (Gundy) Gunderson. They were married on...
Shirley Mae Thornberg
Dec 30, 2024
Shirley Mae Thornberg, a beloved member of her family and community, passed away on December 30, 2024, at the Davis Hospice Center in Cheyenne, Wyoming. She was born on May 26, 1937, in Hillsboro, North Dakota, where she also graduated high school as part of the class of 1955.
Shirley dedicated thirty impactful years of her life to her career at...
Gaye File
Dec 29, 2024
Gaye Danielle File, 86, of Cheyenne, WY passed away on Dec. 29, 2024 from pancreatic cancer. She was a beautiful source of light and love to her family and was a woman of strong faith.
Gaye was born in Williston, ND to Erling S. Olson and Viola D. Olson (Stefonowicz) on July 17, 1938. She worked on the family farm and...
Jolene Brinton
Dec 27, 2024
Anita Jolene Brinton (Stanley), affectionately known as Jolene, passed away peacefully on December 27th surrounded by family and loved ones. Born on July 25, 1937, in Shubert, Nebraska, Jolene lived a life filled with warmth, kindness, and unwavering dedication to her family and friends.
Jolene married Robert Brinton in August of 1956 in Fort Collins, CO, and together they built a...
John Robert Menghini
Dec 27, 2024
John Robert Menghini passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024, at the age of 64.
John was born in Rock Springs, Wyoming and raised in Cheyenne, where he attended St. Mary's Catholic School. A talented athlete, he made history as the school's first state champion wrestler in 1979. He went on to study at the University of Wyoming, earning degrees in...
Cynthia Sue Lange
Dec 25, 2024
Cynthia Sue Lange, born on April 27, 1952, in Grottoes, Virginia, passed away on December 25, 2024, in Cheyenne, Wyoming. She was a vibrant soul who brought joy to those around her.
Cynthia lived life to the fullest, always ready with a smile and wisdom. Her spirit was unstoppable, and she had a knack for making every moment count. Whether it...
Laverne "Vern" Park
Dec 25, 2024
Laverne "Vern" Park, age 86, of Cheyenne, WY, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2024. Vern was a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend, and community member whose warmth, kindness, and sense of humor touched the lives of all who knew him.
Born on February 25, 1938, in Fort Collins, CO, Vern was the son of Ray and Lena Park. He proudly...
Leslie D. Nott
Dec 24, 2024
Leslie, D. Nott (Les), 67 years old, of Cheyenne, WY, passed at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on 6 Jul 1957, in Eldora, IA to Larry Nott and Oliva Wright.
Les Nott at 17 years old joined the Army and served for 23 years. His initial assignment was Ft Polk, LA for basic training, once he...
Raymond Jack Walts
Dec 23, 2024
Raymond Jackson “Jack” Walts, age 81, passed peacefully at Davis Hospice on December 23, 2024. He was born September 17, 1943 in Waukegan, Illinois to Richard Elmer Walts and Virginia Jane Walts (Grommet). Jack honorably served as a Captain in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War as a helicopter pilot, earning a number of awards and recognitions, including the...
Walter H. Niles, III
Dec 22, 2024
Walter H. Niles, III, 77, of Pine Bluffs, Wyoming, unexpectedly passed away at home due to heart issues. Walt was born in Aurora, Illinois on February 22, 1947, to Walter H. Jr. and Geneveive Niles,
Walt “Wally” was a graduate of Newark High School, Joliet Junior College and Eastern Washington State College where he was an outstanding basketball player. After college...
Daniel "Dan" G. Blythe
Dec 22, 2024
Daniel Gordon Blythe, Esq., father, adventurer, and long-time member of the Cheyenne community died at his home on Monday in the company of his sister Rebecca Martindale, Ashley Miller, and his grandson Eli Blythe. He was 74.
Born 26 March 1950, the first child of Ruth and Jack Blythe of Oklahoma City, his family moved north when Jack was offered a...
Melanie Kay Palluck
Dec 22, 2024
Melanie Kay Palluck, 79, of Cheyenne, died on December 22, 2024 in Cheyenne.
She was born on November 4, 1945 in Sheridan, Wyoming.
Melanie graduated from Cheyenne East High in 1964 then went to a three-year nursing training at Walther Memorial Hospital in Chicago, IL. Melanie then worked more than 35 years at Memorial Hospital of Laramie County/UMC, mostly in surgery then...
