Paul D Butler
Dec 23, 2023
Paul D. Butler took his last breath at age 72, December 23, 2023, in his home with his best friend by his side. Paul was born October 6th, 1951, to Margie Lou (Deselms) and Nigel M. Butler. He was the oldest of the three Butler boys. He was raised in Burns, WY and graduated from Burns High School. Paul went...
Leann Tapp
Dec 20, 2023
Karen (LeAnn) Tapp passed away at home on December 20, 2023. She was born on March 5, 1953, in Wheatland, WY to Joan Coulthard and Joe Butner. LeAnn was a master seamstress, and enjoyed crocheting, embroidering, and macrame. She also loved baking cakes and making candy. LeAnn is survived by her sons Michael Capps and Christopher Tapp; sisters Sharon (Joe)...
Howard Max Hill Iv
Dec 20, 2023
Howard Max Hill, IV, 68, of Cheyenne, died on December 20, 2023 in Cheyenne. He was born on October 2, 1955 to Howard and Catherine Hill in Powell, Wyoming. Howard graduated from Powell High School in 1974, after which he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served for three years. He was in long haul trucking for nearly 33...
John Velvick
Dec 19, 2023
John Glen Velvick, 61, a loving father and talented wood floor craftsman, passed away on Dec. 19, 2023. Born April 7th, 1962 in Kemmerer, Wyoming, John’s love for family and work brought him immense joy. His career as a master wood flooring expert was marked with extreme talent and dedication. His precision and finesse showcased his artistry and commitment to...
Jacqueline Michele Johnson
Dec 19, 2023
Jacqueline "Michele" Johnson was born in Kansas on October 9, 1955, to Richard and Jacqueline Crabtree. Family will have guests for a Celebration of Life at Laramie County Community College on January 13, 2023 at 10:30 am. Further information will be posted at a later time. J. Michele Johnson, 68, of Cheyenne WY, went home to be with our Lord...
Barry "Joe" Baccei
Dec 18, 2023
Barry Joseph "Joe" Baccei went to be with the Lord on December 18, 2023. Joe was born in Rutland Vermont on May 31, 1937. He was the only child of Geno Joseph Baccei and Gabrielle Mary Charron. Joe's Grandparents emigrated from Carrara, Italy and his family were skilled stonecutters. Joe grew up in Columbus, Ohio and had many fond memories...
Georgia J. Rehor
Dec 18, 2023
Georgia J. Rehor, 78, of Cheyenne, died on December 18, 2023 in Cheyenne. She was born on August 24, 1945 in Grand Island, Nebraska. Georgia she worked at Herbergers Department store. She is survived by a daughter, Janet Caffrey (Patrick Caffrey); sons, Russell Malcom (Jennifer Myers Malcom) and Lawrence Malcom (Tiffany Warner Malcom); grandchildren, Michael Caffrey (Sarah), Joseph Caffrey, Kaitlyn...
William B. Bodine
Dec 17, 2023
William B. Bodine, 65, of Sterling, Colorado, passed away on Dec. 17, 2023, at the Cheyenne Veterans Affairs Medical Center. He was born June 16, 1958, in Sheridan, Wyoming to Ronald and Wanda (Warnke) Bodine. At the age of three the family moved to Torrington, Wyoming where William grew up and graduated from Torrington High School in 1977, where he...
Jilaine Marble
Dec 17, 2023
In loving memory of our mother, Jilaine Marble, who passed away on December 17, with her daughters at her side. Jilaine was the devoted wife of George Marble and loving mother to Gregg Marble (Sheila), Wendy Fix (Tye), Chris Ehler (Brad), George Marble (Jennifer), Randy Marble (Shannon). She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. She had 91...
Roger William Roe Jr.
Dec 17, 2023
Roger William Roe, Jr., 61, of Dundee, Florida, passed suddenly in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Roger was born on November 10, 1962, in Cobleskill, New York to Roger William Roe, Sr. and Charlotte Jane Roe, both of Dundee, Florida. Roger was a long-haul truck driver, employed by Moeller Trucking. He was an avid Harley Davidson owner. He loved to hop on his...
Leslie D. Lorentz, Ii
Dec 12, 2023
Leslie D. Lorentz II, 61, of Cheyenne died December 12, 2023 at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center. Les was born on May 15, 1962 in Montgomery, Alabama. Growing up, Les lived in several states including Hawaii, Texas, Ohio, Idaho, and finally settling here in Cheyenne. He graduated from East High School in 1980, and shortly thereafter, began a 30+ year career...
Manuel Mercado
Dec 11, 2023
Manuel Mercado, of Corona, California, passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023 at the age of 87. Born on July 7, 1936 to Eraclia Ruvalcaba & Juan Mercado in Mezcala de los Romeros, Jalisco, Mexico, and was the 3rd oldest of 5 children. For many years, he worked as a Bracero across Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, and California. At the...
Sandra Jean Miller
Dec 11, 2023
Sandra J. (Wade) Miller born 1951 in La Junta, CO. and passed December 11th, 2023 in Cheyenne WY. Sandra grew up in Fort Morgan & Pueblo CO, she was raised by Ned M. Wade & Eunice G. Larson of Nebraska, she has two siblings Lorri (Wade) Fleck, and Gary Wade. The family moved to Fort Collins CO, where Sandra remained...
James "Jim" D. Phillips
Dec 10, 2023
James D. Phillips (Jim) age 88, passed away at CRMC on Sunday December 10, 2023, with his loving wife by his side. He was born May 29, 1935, in Omaha, Nebraska to Ruth Phillips Christoff and J. Doyle Phillips. Jim was married to the love of his life, Virgina (Ginny) Nieman on October 20, 1956. He was employed by the...
Mary "Trudy" Gertrude Hernandez
Dec 9, 2023
Mary Gertrude “Trudy” Hernandez, 79, of Cheyenne, WY, passed away peacefully at her home on December 9, 2023. She was born on May 10, 1944, in Guadalupita, New Mexico to Anastacio and Carmen (Salazar) Martinez She was married to Pablo Hernandez in 1978. Trudy spent most of her life as a homemaker tending to and caring for the family. She...
Franklin J. Smith
Dec 9, 2023
Long-time Cheyenne resident Franklin James Smith passed away peacefully on Dec. 9 at the age of 92. If ever there was a man who epitomized a deep connection to and pride in his Wyoming heritage, it was Frank Smith. Apart from his military service during the Korean War and a brief period spent in Nebraska as a young boy during...
Thomas P Foley
Dec 9, 2023
Tom unexpectedly had a heart attack on December 9th, 2023. Tom lovingly started his life in this world on August 15th, 1961, at DePaul hospital where he became the eighth of nine children. He lived in Cheyenne most of his life and graduated from East High School and then attended Laramie County Community College where he graduated with his mechanic...
Kenneth "Kenny" Raymond Merklin
Dec 8, 2023
Kenneth “Kenny” R. Merklin, age 90, of Cheyenne, passed away at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loving family on December 8 and went immediately into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Ken was born in Benkleman, NE in December 1932, the middle child of Howard and Mae Merklin. Later the family moved to Cheyenne where...
Susan E. Quinlivan
Dec 7, 2023
Susan E. Quinlivan, 82, of Cheyenne, died on December 7, 2023 in Cheyenne. She was born on June 19, 1941 in Kimball, Nebraska. Sue was a medical secretary for Cheyenne Allergy and Asthma Clinic as well as a member of the Holy Trinity Council of Catholic Women and the Holy Trinity Choir She is survived by her daughters Terri Mercer...
