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Dustin Ryan Stewart, age 43, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024 in Rock Springs, Wyoming. He was born on Monday, August 18, 1980 in Brawley, California the son of Tommy Dean Stewart and Deborah Rose Horn. Dustin attended schools in Holtville, California and Shelton, Washington and he was a 1999 graduate of Shelton High School. Dustin had a passion for politics and debate with friends. He was an avid reader and that was reflected in his talented writing. He had a beautiful way with words. He...
Gloria Coratta, 73, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was a 45 year resident of Rock Springs, Wyoming and former resident of Frontier and Kemmerer, Wyoming. She was born June 6, 1951 in Kemmerer, Wyoming; the daughter of Marcello Harry Carotta and Mary Josephine Lumbert. Gloria attended schools in Frontier and Kemmerer, Wyoming and was a 1969 graduate of Kemmerer High School. She worked...
Charles Matteson Love passed away quietly in his sleep on May 8 after six months of deteriorating health. Born in Laramie, Wyoming, in 1944, Charles was a proud third-generation Wyomingite. Teacher, adventurer, storyteller, scientist, and colorful local character, Charlie was widely known in Wyoming and the Mountain West. A celebration of life for WWCC Professor Charles Love will be held on Friday, August 2 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the atrium at Western Wyoming Community College in Rock...
Rebecca "Becky" Freeman, 66, of Cheyenne, Wyoming, passed away peacefully on July 8 in her home. Becky was born on March 28, 1958, in Brookings, South Dakota, to Bernadette (Gratz) and Merle Peterson. She spent her early years on a lively farm outside Estelline. Becky graduated from high school in 1976 and earned her master's degree in Speech Language Pathology from South Dakota University, embarking on a fulfilling career in education. Becky discovered her passion for young minds in Fort...
Helen Frances Petersen, 88, born March 18, 1936 to Frank and Julia (Yugovich) Pivik, a lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Wyoming passed away July 5, 2024 at home surrounded by her family. She attended schools in Rock Springs, Wyoming and was a 1954 graduate of Rock Springs High School. She attended Lawton (Beverly Hills, California) earning degrees as an x-ray and laboratory technicians. She married Alfred "Pete" Petersen on May 11, 1957 at Saints Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. She was a...
Marcella Salazar, 92, of Rock Springs, Wyoming, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Tuesday, July 9, 2024.She was a longtime resident of Rock Springs, Wyoming and former resident of Colorado. She was born Wednesday, October 28, 1931, in Center, Colorado; the daughter of Roman and Josephine Garcia. Marcella married the love of her life Leo Salazar November 10, 1947; he preceded her in death August 15, 1999. Marcella was a devoted homemaker who cherished spending time with her family....
Brent Martin Lloyd, 48, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2024, at his home surrounded by his wife and youngest son in Rock Springs, Wyoming following a brief illness. He was a resident of Rock Springs for 32 years and a former resident of Oregon. He was born on November 6, 1975, in Ashland, Oregon to Larry Lloyd Sr and Cheryl Harder Lloyd. Brent attended schools in Oregon and Rock Springs, Wyoming and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School class of 1993. Brent married his first wife Michelle...
Miceala (Mickie) Mitchelson passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, July 13, 2024 following a lengthy illness. Mickie was a lifelong member of Eden Valley and a business and civic leader in the Farson-Eden area. Mickie was born September 15, 1938 in Rock Springs WY to Dolph and Minnie Sitzman, she graduated from Eden Valley School in 1956. Mickie married Dwayne Mitchelson in 1957 and together they owned and operated Mitch's Service and Café/Sitzman's Motel for many years. Mickie was an...
Violet Laretta Stout passed away June 29, 2024 at Mission at Castle Rock Rehabilitation Center in Green River, Wyoming at the age of 87. Known by all as Laretta, Violet was named after her aunt Violet Goad, but she was partial to the name Laretta. She was born on December 13, 1936 in Goodland, Kansas, the daughter of Charles Goad and Ruth Williams. Laretta graduated from Fort Collins High School and worked briefly as a Special Deputy Sheriff in Colorado. She married Samuel Leland Stout in Larami...
Helen Frances Petersen, 88, born March 18, 1936 to Frank and Julia (Yugovich) Pivik, a lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Wyoming passed away July 5, 2024 at home surrounded by her family. She attended schools in Rock Springs, Wyoming and was a 1954 graduate of Rock Springs High School. She attended Lawton (Beverly Hills, California) earning degrees as an x-ray and laboratory technicians. She married Alfred "Pete" Petersen on May 11, 1957 at Saints Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. She was a...
Thomas Bud Huntington, 41, passed away Thursday, July 4, 2024. He was born Friday, December 31, 1982, in Ogden, Utah; the son of Tom Huntington and Vangie Flores. Thomas attended schools in Green River, Wyoming, and was a 2002 graduate of Green River High School. He later earned an Associate of Business Degree from North West Community College in Powell, Wyoming. He worked for Solvay as a Plant Operator for the last 17 years. Thomas enjoyed fishing, hunting, woodworking, and was an avid Dallas...
Donald M. Darrough, 84, of Green River, Wyoming passed away on July 4, 2024 at Intermountain Medical Center in Salt Lake City following a lengthy illness. He was born on November 19, 1939 in Sesser, Illinois, the son of Daniel Darrough and Nella Lea (Lance) Darrough. Donald graduated from Sesser High School in 1959 and later served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He married Barbara Shankle April 7, 1962 in Sesser, IL. Donald worked as a miner and truck driver until his...
Velma C. McCormick, 78, of Rock Springs, Wyoming, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. She was a 50-year resident of Rock Springs, Wyoming and former resident of Missouri. She died following a lengthy illness, She was born on Saturday, May 25, 1946, in Elsberry, Missouri; the daughter of Samuel L. Irvin, and Laura E. Hardin. Velma attended schools in Missouri. She married the love of her life, Kenneth W. McCormick...
Clifford "Cliff" Eugene Walgren, 44, passed away Saturday, June 22 at his home. He was a lifelong resident of Green River, Wyoming. He was born January 1, 1980 in American Fork, Utah, the son of Paul Garrison Walgren and Christine Francis Macy. Cliff attended schools in Green River. He married the love of his life, Jamie Margaret Hole July 26, 2014 in Green River. Cliff served as a Sea Bee in the United States Navy. He worked for the Sweetwater County School District No. 2 for 15 years as Bus...
Roger Sims, 86, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Wednesday, June 26 at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was a 57-year resident of Green River, Wyoming and former resident of Rock Springs, Wyoming. He was born August 16, 1937 in Rock Springs, the son of Lewis Sims and Emma Krishbaum Sims. Roger attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1956. He married the love of his life Paula J. Harris February 14, 1967 in Ev...
Patrick "Pat" Martin Mehle, 74, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2024 at home after a fierce two and a half year battle with cancer. He was a life-long resident of Rock Springs, Wyoming. Pat was born to William M. and Mary Ann (Brelih) Mehle in Rock Springs, Wyoming. He was the eldest of five children. Pat attended Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic School through the 8th grade, and graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1968. He was a National Merit Scholarship finalist. When he wasn't in...
Charlotte Ann Willits, 66, passed away June 22, 2024 at her home in Rock Springs, Wyoming. She was born on February 28, 1958; the daughter of Robert Nessa and Margaret Vysocky. Charlotte graduated from Palmdale High school. She married Steve Willits in 1991; he preceded her in death in 1997. Charlotte was always there for her friends, especially her best friend of 43 years, Nancy Seyersdahl and Darrell Seyersdahl. She enjoyed spending her time rock hunting with friends and had a fondness for...
Vasco Gene Walton, 90, passed away Wednesday, March 27, 2024. He was a resident of Rock Springs and a former resident of Evanston, Wyoming. He was born July 25, 1933; the son of Vasco Walton and Shone Gallegos. Gene attended school in Evanston, Wyoming and graduated from Evanston High School in 1952. He enlisted in the Air Force and was a Veteran of the Korean War, serving from 1952 to 1956. Gene married the love of his life, Connie June Roberts November 1, 1958 in Las Vegas, Nevada. He worked...
Joan L. Graham, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, died Wednesday, June 12 at Ivinson Memorial Hospital in Laramie, Wyoming. She was 90 years young. She was born April 26, 1934 in Rock Springs, Wyoming to Harold and Coral (Struhs) Krause. Joan married LeRoy Graham on October 6, 1954 at LeRoy's parent's home in Green River, Wyoming. Together they were blessed with four daughters. Joan's family meant the world to her, and she spent her time working and supporting her family throughout her...
Kathryn S. Killpack Tarter, 96, passed away peacefully on the morning of June 16, 2024 at the Villa in Green River, Wyoming. She was born on February 3, 1928 in Castle Dale, Utah. She graduated from South Emery High School in Ferron, Utah. She was quite the tennis player back in the day. After moving to Green River, she fell in love with the sport of golf and won many tournaments around the state. She worked at Stauffer Chemical as a receptionist for many years. After she retired, she worked...
Roxie Verplancke, 72, longtime Saratoga and Rock Springs resident, passed away on June 16th, 2024. Roxie was born on November 25, 1951 to Charles and Angie Price in Deadwood, Soth Dakota. Roxie spent her childhood in Wyoming, Colorado, and the Black Hills. She attended Platte Valley High School. In 1969 Roxie met the love of her life and on February 21, 1970 she wed Robert Verplancke in Saratoga. In 1975 the Verplanckes moved from Hanna to Saratoga where they lived until 1998. Roxie worked for...
Florida Miera, 83, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 5, 2023 at her home. She was a resident of Rock Springs, Wyoming for 40 years and former resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico. She was born June 14, 1941 in Chamisal, New Mexico; daughter of Elisaida Chacon. Florida attended schools in New Mexico and was a 1959 graduate of Catholic Boarding School. Mrs. Miera married the love of her life, Edward Miera, in Evanston, Wyoming on June 20, 1985. Florida enjoyed helping people and spending time...
Rickey Lee Olson passed away Monday, June 24, 2024, at his residence in Superior, Wyoming. Mr. Olson was a resident of Superior for the last 23 years and former resident of Point of Rocks, Wyoming. He was born Tuesday, July 11, 1950, in Salmon, Idaho to Lynn C. Olson and June Rose Olson. He attended schools in Montana and Wyoming; Rickey was a 1968 graduate of Riverton High School. Mr. Olson also attended Central Wyoming College. Rickey worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator for Bridger Coal...
Patrick "Pat" Joseph Campbell, 68, of Rock Springs, Wyoming, passed away Monday, June 24, 2024. He was born Sunday, December 11, 1955 in Rock Springs, Wyoming; to the late James Lewis Campbell and Julia Davis. Pat attended schools in Rock Springs, Wyoming and was a 1974 graduate of Rock Springs High School. He worked as a plumber for 25 years, eventually becoming an owner/operator before retiring in 2018. He was a Golden Eagle with the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #151 and a member of the...
Marion Toney, 79, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at her home in Green River, Wyoming. She made Green River her home for 46 years and was a former resident of California and Washington. Marion was born August 9, 1944 in Enid, Oklahoma; the daughter of McKeever Poe and Mayola Starnes. She attended school in Vancouver Washington and was a graduate of Hudson Bay High School, where she was a part of the Bayonetta Drill Team and even performed in Portland's Rose Parade. For 31 years at FMC...
