Walter "Max" Bates
Aug 17, 2022
Max Bates, 89, of Cheyenne, died on August 17, 2022 in Cheyenne. He was born on November 25, 1932 in Alton, Kansas. After finishing his schooling, he entered the U.S. Air Force in January of 1953, and was assigned to the "Sam Fox" squadron in Washington, D.C. The "Sam Fox" squadron was a special air missions unit in existence for...
Jon (Magdaleno) Ornelas
Aug 16, 2022
Jon Ornelas,72, peacefully passed away at Davis Hospice Center, on August 16, 2022. A Cheyenne native, Jon’s parents were Magdaleno (Mel) J. and Mary P. Ornelas. Blest with the gift of gab, a heart of gold, and a genuine love of people, Jon was a loving, loyal, supportive, fun-loving, and trusted friend. Jon graduated from East High School in 1968;...
Arlene J. Engbretson
Aug 16, 2022
Arlene J. Engbretson died on August 16, 2022 at Davis Hospice Center with her daughter Lisa at her side. She was born May 23, 1941 in Stamford CT to Willard and Mary Margaret McDonald. She worked for the State of Wyoming State Engineers Office. Arlene is survived by her three children Cyndi Riggs, Lisa Riggs and Scott Riggs (Janice); her...
Garland Robert Peel, Jr
Aug 14, 2022
Garland Robert “Bob” Peel Jr, 77, of Cheyenne, Wyoming, passed away on August 14, 2022, losing his long fight after suffering a burn injury to his leg and leading ultimately to Pneumonia. This loss was completely unexpected, leaving family and friends shocked and deeply saddened. He will be truly missed. Born in Rock Springs, Wyoming on April 3rd, 1945, most...
Charles Newlin
Aug 13, 2022
Charles 'Chuck' Lee Newlin, 67, of Cheyenne, passed in the presence of his children on August 13, 2022 after succumbing to prior health complications. He was born on May 24, 1955 in Terre Haute, IN to Clarence 'Lee' and Gladys Newlin. Chuck spent 22 years serving in the United States Air Force. After retiring from the military, he had a...
Maxwell Jeffrey Veatch
Aug 13, 2022
Max Veatch died from Fentanyl poisoning on August 13, 2022. Max grew up in Thornton, Colorado where he enjoyed a very active childhood that included swimming, gymnastics, scouting, hunting, fishing, rock climbing, lacrosse, and many other activities. But Max excelled most of all at ice hockey. As a boy, Max played hockey for Hyland Hills and then the Colorado Thunderbirds,...
Neva Maxine Kinney
Aug 11, 2022
Neva Maxine Kinney, 78, of Cheyenne, died peacefully in her sleep on August 11, 2022 in Cheyenne. She was born on January 25, 1944 in Adrian, Michigan, to Bernard and Esther (Dohm) Sprague. Neva attended cosmetology school in Springfield, Ohio, where she met Ronny Kinney. They were married in 1965 and stationed at bases in San Antonio, TX, and Myrtle...
Jack E Ruhter
Aug 11, 2022
JACK RUHTER, 93, died peacefully at home in the early morning hours on August 11th. Jack was born Sept. 8, 1928, in Sidney, Neb. to Robert and Effie Ruhter. One of 3 children Jack was raised on various family farms in the surrounding area. In 1950 he married Mary Jo Ross. They lived in Cheyenne-working and raising their two children,...
Howard J. Wattles
Aug 11, 2022
Howard J. Wattles, 90 of Cheyenne, died on August 10, 2022 in Cheyenne. He was born on June 3, 1932 in Effingham, Illinois. Howard graduated from Billings Senior High in 1951 in Billings, Montana. He joined the Navy Reserve prior to graduation and went to Boot Camp shortly after he graduated. He was stationed in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii with tours...
Ardyce Paff
Aug 11, 2022
Ardyce Mae Paff, 102, of Cheyenne died on August 11, 2022. She was born May 4, 1920 in Donaldson, MN. Ardyce attended business college in Fargo, ND and, while working, enrolled in radio communications classes offered by United Air Lines. She was hired by United and moved to Cheyenne in the early 1940's. She was an early Air Traffic Controller....
Rodean "Rod" Elmstrand
Aug 11, 2022
Rodean “Rod” Elmstrand, 84, of Cheyenne passed away August 11, 2022, at Davis Hospice Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 3, 1937, in Hetland, SD and lived in Cheyenne since 1983. Rod married the love of his life, Char June 27, 1961, had two children, Nannette and Stephen and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Rod joined...
Nancy J. Henderson
Aug 11, 2022
Nancy J. Henderson, 56, of Cheyenne, passed at home on August 11th, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 20th, in Denver, Colorado to Dennis and Donna Miller. The second youngest of 9 children and the daughter of a lineman, Nancy spent much of her younger years traveling and enjoying life with her family. On March 3rd,...
Mary M. Allen
Aug 11, 2022
Mary Michael Allen, of Cheyenne, passed away at Polaris Nursing Home following a short illness. She was born on April 3rd, 1944, in Indianapolis Indiana to Clarence Marshall and Mary Collins. Mary M. Allen was a homemaker and military spouse for over 20 years. She enjoyed knitting, music, and helping her family and friends. She is survived by her sons...
Robert Sadler
Aug 10, 2022
Robert P. Sadler, 88, of Cheyenne, passed at Life Care Center of Cheyenne surrounded by his loving family. HE was born on December 17, 1933, in Detroit MI to Arthur Sadler, and Mable Sadler (Everingham) Robert was a 20-year Veteran of the United States Air Force. After retiring from the Air Force he worked for the Canteen Company (vending machines),...
Adam Martin
Aug 10, 2022
Adam Martin, 27 passed away on August 10 in Cheyenne. Adam was born on December 11, 1994 in Denver, CO. Although he was a quiet person, he had a kind heart and never wanted to hurt another human by his actions. If he thought he could help someone in some way, he was right there to assist. He was always...
Shirley A. Bogensberger
Aug 9, 2022
We are sad to announce the passing of Shirley Bogensberger, she died at the age of 86. She was preceded in death by parents, Al and Eleanor, daughter Theresa, and sister Jacqueline. She is survived by husband, Donald Bogensberger, sister Patty Ellis, children Katheryn (Gary) McKee, Peggy (Joe) Riedesel, Christina (Bob) Schroder and son Richard (Linda) Taylor. Twelve grandchildren, 21...
Jess Lee Smith
Aug 8, 2022
Jess Lee Smith passed away unexpectedly August 8th, 2022 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Jess was born December 14th, 1963 in Sheridan Wyoming to James Smith and Ora Lee Miller. Jess attended high school in Moorcroft, Wy. He spent the majority of his career working in the oil fields. He was a 2x state wrestling champion, and an avid fishermen in his...
Linda Kay Reid
Aug 8, 2022
Linda Kay Reid passed away at the age of 71 on August 8, 2022 surrounded by her family at her home in Cheyenne. She was born in Cheyenne on January 15, 1951, to Russell and Ruth Phelps of Cheyenne, and made this her home all her life. Linda graduated from Cheyenne Central High School in 1969. At the age of...
