Betty Jo Benson
Dec 18, 2024
Betty Jo Benson (1935-2024)
Betty Benson passed away December 18, at age 89, after a brief stay at Davis Hospice in Cheyenne. Betty was born on Nov. 21, 1935, in Newcastle to NS and Reta Updike while they lived in the Osage oil field.
She married Ken Benson in 1958 after both graduated from the University of Wyoming.
Ken in pharmacy and Betty...
Louis Robert Duran
Dec 17, 2024
Louis Robert Duran, a beloved father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at home in Cheyenne, Wyoming on December 17, 2024, at the age of 94. Born on May 18, 1930, in Pueblo, Colorado, Louis was a remarkable individual whose legacy will continue through his family and friends.
Louis proudly served his country in the Navy, Army, and ultimately retired from...
Thomas Wayne Hines
Dec 16, 2024
Tom was a man of many hats (mostly cowboy hats, some of them still in the box). He was a wonderful husband and father, a loving grandfather and caring and giving Uncle. He was the youngest of his siblings, and he was proud of each of them. He was also a friend to everyone he met, Tom did not know...
Damien Elric Hughes
Dec 15, 2024
Damien Elric Hughes, 36, of Cheyenne, Wyoming passed at Swedish Healthone hospital in Englewood, Colorado on December 15th. He was born February 9,1988, in Cheyenne Wyoming to Tony Hughes and Carmelita Sandoval. Damien was preceded in death by his father, Tony Hughes; grandparents, Sonia Hughes, Bobby Hughes, Tiodorita Martinez and Adolph Martinez. Damien leaves behind his daughter, Lita Hughes; wife,...
Beverly Braman
Dec 14, 2024
Beverly Anne Braman, 78, was born in Laramie, Wyoming on March 1, 1946, and passed away in Cheyenne, Wyoming on December 14, 2024.
Beverly graduated from Mount St. Scholastica Academy in Atchison, Kansas in 1964.
She had several fulfilling jobs throughout her life, she was the first female in Wyoming to become a registered insurance agent and won the local chapter of...
Amanda Jane Jagoditsh (Walts)
Dec 13, 2024
Amanda Jane Jagoditsh (Walts), 57, of Granite Canyon, Wyoming, passed away on December 13th, 2024, after a valiant battle against cancer.
Amanda was born August 26th, 1967, at Lyster Army Hospital, in Fort Rucker, Alabama. She lived and visited many places throughout her life including Alabama, Illinois, Tennessee, Nebraska, Arkansas, Missouri, Georgia, Oklahoma, and even a small town in Germany. She...
Annette Marie Brogan
Dec 13, 2024
Annette Marie Brogan, a beloved mother, grandmother, and cherished friend, left this world on December 13, 2024, at the age of 60 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Born on September 19, 1964, in Phoenix, Arizona, Annette's life was a tapestry woven with love, dedication, and an unparalleled commitment to family and community.
Throughout her career in the food industry, Annette was recognized as...
Milton G. Mansfield
Dec 12, 2024
Milton George Mansfield passed on December 12th, 2024 at the age of 80 years old in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Milton was born on September 16, 1944 to George and Gladys Mansfield in Upstate New York. He was the first born of five boys and grew up in the Hannibal, New York area. For the past few years Milton lived in an...
Kevin Daniel Tharp
Dec 12, 2024
Kevin Daniel Tharp is forever 34, of Cheyenne Wyoming. Kevin gained his wings in his home protected by his lifelong companion Jaeda Bug. He was born on August 31, 1990, in Cheyenne Wyoming to Kevin Tharp and Kimberly Elder-Tomkus, if you lived in Cheyenne, you knew Kevin.
Kevin worked at the state of Wyoming as a journeyman electrician. He was a...
Andrew Allen Willett
Dec 11, 2024
Andrew Allen “Bad Andy” Willett, 70, was born to Robert and Martha Willett on August 2, 1954, in Columbus, Ohio. He passed away peacefully on December 11, 2024, surrounded by many that he most loved.
Andy moved to Cheyenne in 1965 where he attended Our Savior Lutheran, Fairview Elementary, Buffalo Ridge Elementary, Carey Jr. High and East High school.
He joined the...
Shayed Leandra Dawn Big Medicine
Dec 10, 2024
Shayed Leandra Dawn Big Medicine, a beloved homemaker with a spirit as vibrant as her favorite color pink, left this world on December 10, 2024, in Cheyenne, Wyoming, surrounded by the love she so generously gave to others. Born on May 7, 1996, in Riverton, Wyoming, Shay was a ray of sunshine who touched the lives of everyone she encountered.
Shay...
Esther A. Wilhelm
Dec 10, 2024
Esther A. Wilhelm, 99, formerly of Cheyenne, died on December 10, 2024 in Wichita, Kansas.
She was born on April 12, 1925 in Denver, Colorado.
Mrs. Wilhelm was a full-time pastor's wife, loving wife and mother, hospitable friend, and quilter.
She is survived by son, Ted and Glenda Wilhelm; and her daughter, Yvonne and David Adamson; her grandchildren, Natasha Wilhelm, Alisha and...
Marilyn Ann Beeman
Dec 8, 2024
Beeman, Marilyn Ann (nee Meier). Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Sunday, December 8, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Peter Tyree Beeman. Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond H. and Myra (Boesing) Meier. Dear sister of Barbara Baldesi and brother of Anthony (Gerry) Meier and Paul Meier. Dear aunt, sister-in-law, cousin, and friend to...
Margaret "Meg" Montgomery
Dec 8, 2024
Margaret Montgomery, 77, passes away peacefully on December 8, 2024, in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
Margaret was born July 2, 1947, in Cheyenne, Wyoming to Frank and Eithol Dwinell. Margaret spent her childhood on the family ranch in Carpenter, Wyoming where she attended school, graduating from her small Carpenter class in in 1965. She attended the University of Wyoming where she met and...
Patricia Jean Lawes
Dec 6, 2024
Patricia Jean Lawes, 84, of Mesa AZ formerly of Cheyenne Wy, went to be with the Lord, on Friday December 6, 2024.
Patricia was born on June 28, 1940, in Mathis, Texas daughter of the late Ethan and Alma Allen.
Patricia attended college at the University of Wyoming graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Art Education and later a Masters in Education...
Michael F. Neal
Dec 6, 2024
Mike was born August 7, 1956 in Laramie, Wyoming to Melvin and Joann Neal. He went home to Our Lord on December 6, 2024. He was a vibrant and kind soul who touched everyone he ever met. In his early years he attended schools with his sister Cindy in Laramie and Cheyenne, and later attended Woods School in Casper where...
Myrtle Grindle Conroy
Dec 4, 2024
Myrtle G Conroy, 88, of Cheyenne, passed away on December 4, 2024. She was born April 5, 1936, in Cheyenne, Wyoming to Frank and Myrtle Brain.
Myrtle worked for the School District as a cook, for Alpine Designs as a seamstress and for Mountain Bell as a Directory Assistance Operator and Clerk. She was a member and past Matron of Eastern...
Richard Sailors
Dec 3, 2024
Richard Sailors, born on December 6, 1955, in Hastings, Nebraska, passed away on December 3, 2024, in Cheyenne, Wyoming days away from his 69th birthday.
Richard spent his early years in Hastings, where he cultivated a deep appreciation for the outdoors and the simple pleasures of life including hunting.
He built lasting friendships and connections that spanned decades, each relationship reflecting his...
Lois Marie Piester
Dec 2, 2024
Lois M. Piester, 90, of Cheyenne, passed at Davis Hospice surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on December 8, 1933, in Alliance, Nebraska to Gotthielf Schwaderer and Emma Fredrickson Schwaderer.
Lois worked various jobs including as a cook. She enjoyed gardening, crocheting, baking, camping and traveling with her husband Don and grandchildren. She loved flowers and she enjoyed traveling to...
