All Obituaries

Peggy Marie Nielson, passed away at South Lincoln Nursing Center on July 14, 2018 at the age of 67.  Cremation has taken place and complete obituary will be published here soon.  

It is with great sadness that the family of Matthew George Vickery announces his passing, having been involved in an ATV accident on July 14th 2018. Matthew was born on a hot summer day on July 14th, 1989 in Ogden Utah to Mark Robert and Margaret Irene (Thoman) Vickery. As a young boy growing up fast, Matthew was known by many as either “Matty” or “George”. He loved to work hard, especially if he knew it would benefit someone else. If there was any time left in the...

During the night of May 12, 2018, Carl Julius Ulrich passed away from internal complications, peacefully, at home in the old Wyoming town of Fossil.  Carl became a world-recognized icon for his uniquely skilled scientific and artistic preparation of fossil fishes from family quarries in the deposits of an ancient Eocene lake in the high plains just west of Kemmerer, Wyoming.  Carl was the fourth child born to Dorothy Marie Anderson Ulrich, a tall blue-eyed Wyoming woman of Danish...

Orion Frank Lorenzi, age 89, died at South Lincoln Nursing Center in Kemmerer, Wyoming on Saturday, June 9, 2018.  Orion was born on October 24, 1928 in Kemmerer, Wyoming, the son of Silvio and Palmera (Poloni) Lorenzi.  He was raised and educated in Kemmerer.  He attended the University of Wyoming, and obtained a degree in Business.  He served his country in the U.S. Army.  Orion spent a lenghty career as a office manager for The Kemmerer Coal Company, and also...

La Rae Bigler Somers, passed away at South Lincoln Medical Center in Kemmerer, Wyoming on June 15, 2018 at the age of 87.   La Rae was born on June 8, 1931 in Auburn, Wyoming, the daughter of Arnold and Luella Bigler.  She married Wesley G. Somers on April 15, 1951 and they had four children, Rick, Kim, Kelly, and Pam.   She graduated from Kemmerer High School in 1949 and worked at Kemmerer Hotel & Drug, Witherspoon Motor, LCSD # 1, The Kemmerer Coal Company, and...

Carl John Martin, born July 27, 1933 to Carlos Martinez and Belle Zaccardi in Poctello, Idaho passed away peacefully in Kemmerer Wyoming on June 3, 2018 while in South Lincoln Medical Center following a 7 month bout with lung cancer. Our family could not be more appreciative of the caregivers in the hospital, Best Home Health,the Veterans Administration and the many friends who spent time helping him during these last days. Also thanks to Vince and Tony Tomaci of E&L Motors for their...

Larry Michael, age 70 passed away from injuries sustained while working on his vehicle on Friday, May 25, 2018 at South Lincoln Medical Center in Kemmerer, Wy.  Larry was born on December 18, 1947 in Indianola, Iowa, the son of Norval J. and Mildred (Lathrop) Michael.  Larry worked as a mechanic for most of his life, and lived in LaBarge for numerous years.  He enjoyed spending time in the outdoors, fishing, hunting, and spending time traveling.  He enjoyed camping, and...

James Wallace Ogle, Jr., age 38, passed away at Intermountain Medical Center in Murray, Utah, on Wednesday, May 2, 2018.  He was born on March 4, 1980 in Douglas, Wyoming, the son of James Wallace,  Sr. & Elizabeth (Desersa) Ogle.  He married Patricia Lucio on February 16, 2001 in Kemmerer, WY.     James enjoyed the great outdoors.  He loved to spend time fishing, hunting, shooting guns, and being in the outdoors with his family.  He was an avid pool...

Mary Evadeen Horsburgh, 95, of Ammon, ID passed away on May 7, 2018, at The Gables of Ammon Assisted Living Center.  She was under the care of Aspen Home Health and Hospice and her loving family.     Mary was born on August 4, 1922 in Diamondville, WY, to Charles Henry Sneddon and Grace Little Sneddon.  She grew up and attended schools in southwestern Wyoming and graduated from Kemmerer High School.   On April 21, 1941, she married Richard Horsburgh Sr. In...

Larry E Osterkamp, age 81, passed away at South Lincoln Nursing Center, in Kemmerer, Wyoming, on April 29, 2018.  He was born on September 5, 1936 in Blunt, South Dakota, the son of John and Alta (Gandy) Osterkamp.  He is survived by a niece, Nancy Feeley and a nephew, Jim Edinger both of Kemmerer, WY.   Complete obituary will be posted soon here on our website. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Ball Family Chapel, Kemmerer, WY.