Obituaries
Dustin Keith Matthews
Apr 23, 2025
Dustin Matthews, 40, was reunited with his older brother in heaven on April 23, 2025.‬†He was born on August 28, 1984 to Doug and Sandra Matthews in Ogden, UT. He was‬ greatly admired as the youngest of four children.‬ Dustin started life strong as a happy, healthy toddler. At the age of 2, he suffered a‬ stroke to his...
Joan W. Parkes
Apr 16, 2025
In Loving memory of Joan Wayne Parkes, born October 29, 1930 and passed away at her home on April 16, 2025 in Diamondville, WY.
Joan loved the outdoors, camping, kayaking, canoeing, and her little dog. She always named her cars like members of the family.
Joan was preceded in death by her loving husband of 52 years, George L. Parkes. She is...
Emalinn Hartley
Apr 11, 2025
Emalinn Hartley, age 19 of Vulcan, passed away April 11, 2025 in Fayette, Missouri. She was born on January 25, 2006 in Kemmerer, WY, the daughter of James and Janet (Stanley) Hartley.
A 2024 graduate of the South Iron R-1 School District, she was currently pursuing her dreams at Central Methodist University in Fayette, MO, where she was studying Marine Biology....
Teddy Lynn Wright
Mar 25, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Teddy L. Wright on March 25, 2025. Teddy was our cherished and beloved husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather and great grandfather and will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure to know and love him.
Teddy was born on May 5, 1933, in Kemmerer, Wyoming to Virginia and Cyril G. “Bud” Wright...
Louis Alexander Bartlett
Mar 14, 2025
Louis Alexander Bartlett
October 12, 1948 – March 15, 2025On March 15, 2025, Louis Alexander Bartlett, better known as Louie, signed off for the last time, passing away peacefully at home in Kemmerer, Wyoming, a town he loved as much as he loved complaining about its winters and potholes. But no matter how much he grumbled, Kemmerer was home, and the...
Rebecca Hartle
Mar 13, 2025
Rebecca Julieana Hartle, fondly known as Julie, 83, formerly of Diamondville, passed away at her home in Phoenix, Arizona on March 13, 2025 surrounded by her family after a persistent battle with Multiple Sclerosis.Julie was born on July 9,1941 in Ashton, Idaho to John Wesley High and Thelma Maude Andrus High. She was the youngest of 7 children. She grew...
Charles Walter Luthy
Mar 9, 2025
Just before making the resolution to stop swearing, Charles (“Chuck”) Luthy passed away
Sunday March 9th after taking his best friend, Charlie, for a run. Born in Kansas City, MO, in
1939, Chuck was the second child of Charles & Maye Luthy. He was always proud of his
stubborn, hardheaded Czech/Bohunk heritage.
Chuck was called to military service…well, to repeat the story as was...
Gerald Lynn Boan
Mar 8, 2025
Jerry Boan passed away peacefully at home in Kemmerer, Wyoming. He was born on December 12, 1945, in Rock Springs, Wyoming, to Joseph and Virginia Boan. His parents later divorced, and his mom married Carl Jensen, who became an important father figure in his life.
Jerry was a proud veteran, serving as a surgical tech and combat medic in Vietnam. He...
Lora Zane Breese
Mar 6, 2025
Lora “Zane” Breese passed away in her sleep the morning of March 6th, 2025.
Zane was born July 29th, 1963 in Phoenix, Arizona to Casper and Mary Ann Berry. Zane loved, lived and made people laugh. She took care of others before herself. She worked alongside her siblings at her father’s restaurant(s). Her first job was washing dishes at the Royal...
Donald Drueck Thayer
Feb 15, 2025
Donald Drueck Thayer was born to Margaret and Donald Thayer on February 14, 1933 in Chicago, Illinois, where he spent his first ten to twelve years growing up in Evanston, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. When in Junior High, his family moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico. Don was always an active and athletic kid and played a variety of sports,...
Verna Povsche
Feb 8, 2025
Verna Hunzie Combs Povsche, 96, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2025, at Hospice of Laramie, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on March 17, 1928, in Frontier, Wyoming, to John and Mary (Dubinksy) Hunzie. Verna spent the majority of her life in Kemmerer, Wyoming, where she created a lifetime of cherished memories and friendships. In retirement, she and...
Larry D Heathman
Feb 8, 2025
Larry D. Heathman was born on September 24,1939 and passed away February 8, 2025 . He was married to Sheri Heathman on December 26, 1985, and they raised three daughters and two grandchildren.
He is survived by his grandchildren;
Josh Hedden, Kelsey McKnight , Jena Coy; Michelle Hill, Shonda Hill; Connor Hill and among great grandchildren. Survived by Mason Heathman and Rick...
Alena Marie Finnegan
Jan 28, 2025
Alena Marie Finnegan was born on July 20, 1981 in Evanston, Wyoming. She was the first of four daughters. From an early age, her younger sisters looked up to and admired her. Alena passed away on January 28, 2025 at LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah at the age of 43.
She grew up in Kemmerer, Wyoming and graduated from...
Jane Thornock
Jan 27, 2025
Jane Thornock passed into the loving arms of our Savior in the early morning hours on January 27th, 2025 at the LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Jane was born on December 16th, 1953 to Frank and Audene Thornock. She was their first child. She attended Elementary, Junior and Senior High School in Kemmerer, Wyoming. She attended the LDS Business...
Robin Scott Kolata
Jan 20, 2025
Robin (Rob) Scott Kolata
(March 2nd, 1961- January 20th 2025)
Rob Scott Kolata, beloved, dad, son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend passed away on January 20th, 2025 in Kemmerer Wyoming. He was born in Kemmerer Wyoming to Paul (Buddy) and Marlene Kolata.
Rob grew up in Frontier Wyoming. His siblings recall that there was never a dull moment with Rob. From dragging...
Pamela Jane Morgan
Jan 8, 2025
Pamela Jane Bradley Morgan was born June 18, 1953, to Herbert and Gladys Jane Bradley. She was the only daughter and the youngest child. Pam and her brothers were raised in Santa Monica, California. Her oldest brother Michael was just one year older, and her twin brother Patrick made his debut two minutes before her. In her youth, Pam enjoyed...
Eugene Bertagnolli
Dec 28, 2024
Eugene (Gene) Bertagnolli passed away suddenly at his home on December 28. Gene was born in Kemmerer, Wyoming, on June 18, 1938. He was the son of Mary and Frank Bertagnolli and graduated from Kemmerer High School in 1956.
Gene is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Connie, whom he married on August 20, 1966. He is also survived...
Betty Jean Pfaff
Dec 25, 2024
Betty Jean Carpenter Pfaff passed away peacefully on December 25th 2024 at the age of 101. She was born in Lander Wyoming to James Carpenter and Florence Eilman. Betty was a middle child having an older sister Margarete and a younger bother James Wallace. She grew up in Atlantic City, Wyoming where she spent a lot of time working with...
Arlen Bill Hatch
Dec 21, 2024
Bill was born on November 4, 1943 to Charles and Olive Hatch weighing in a little over 4 lbs and 16" long He was met by his 5 yaer old big sister, Vonda, who would from that day on be his best friend for 81 years.In the early years, life was very hard but he and Vonda learned to be...
Raphael Lewis Balser
Dec 11, 2024
Raphael Lewis Balser, lovingly known as Ray, was born on July 6, 1942, in Toledo, Ohio, and passed away peacefully at his home in Mountain View, Wyoming, on December 11, 2024, at the age of 82.
The second son of Robert Virgil and Margaret Elizabeth “Betty” Balser, Ray grew up alongside his brothers, Greg and John “Tom” Balser. His life was...
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