Dec 18, 2024

Julie James Pluhowy, 66, of Cheyenne, died on December 18, 2024.

She was born on August 7, 1958 in Aurora, Colorado.

After graduating from Aurora Central high school, Julie studied Archaeology at Ft. Lewis College in Durango and Anthropology at University of Colorado Denver. She went on to do field work in Northern Colorado/ Southern Wyoming where she met her Husband, James...

Dec 18, 2024

Betty Jo Benson (1935-2024)

Betty Benson passed away December 18, at age 89, after a brief stay at Davis Hospice in Cheyenne. Betty was born on Nov. 21, 1935, in Newcastle to NS and Reta Updike while they lived in the Osage oil field.

She married Ken Benson in 1958 after both graduated from the University of Wyoming.

Ken in pharmacy and Betty...

Dec 17, 2024

Louis Robert Duran, a beloved father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at home in Cheyenne, Wyoming on December 17, 2024, at the age of 94. Born on May 18, 1930, in Pueblo, Colorado, Louis was a remarkable individual whose legacy will continue through his family and friends.

Louis proudly served his country in the Navy, Army, and ultimately retired from...

Dec 16, 2024

Tom was a man of many hats (mostly cowboy hats, some of them still in the box). He was a wonderful husband and father, a loving grandfather and caring and giving Uncle. He was the youngest of his siblings, and he was proud of each of them. He was also a friend to everyone he met, Tom did not know...

Dec 15, 2024

Damien Elric Hughes, 36, of Cheyenne, Wyoming passed at Swedish Healthone hospital in Englewood, Colorado on December 15th. He was born February 9,1988, in Cheyenne Wyoming to Tony Hughes and Carmelita Sandoval. Damien was preceded in death by his father, Tony Hughes; grandparents, Sonia Hughes, Bobby Hughes, Tiodorita Martinez and Adolph Martinez. Damien leaves behind his daughter, Lita Hughes; wife,...

Dec 14, 2024

Obituary to follow.

Dec 13, 2024

Amanda Jane Jagoditsh (Walts), 57, of Granite Canyon, Wyoming, passed away on December 13th, 2024, after a valiant battle against cancer.

Amanda was born August 26th, 1967, at Lyster Army Hospital, in Fort Rucker, Alabama. She lived and visited many places throughout her life including Alabama, Illinois, Tennessee, Nebraska, Arkansas, Missouri, Georgia, Oklahoma, and even a small town in Germany. She...

Dec 13, 2024

Annette Marie Brogan, a beloved mother, grandmother, and cherished friend, left this world on December 13, 2024, at the age of 60 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Born on September 19, 1964, in Phoenix, Arizona, Annette's life was a tapestry woven with love, dedication, and an unparalleled commitment to family and community.

Throughout her career in the food industry, Annette was recognized as...

Dec 12, 2024

Kevin Daniel Tharp is forever 34, of Cheyenne Wyoming. Kevin gained his wings in his home protected by his lifelong companion Jaeda Bug. He was born on August 31, 1990, in Cheyenne Wyoming to Kevin Tharp and Kimberly Elder-Tomkus, if you lived in Cheyenne, you knew Kevin. 

Kevin worked at the state of Wyoming as a journeyman electrician. He was a...

Dec 11, 2024

Andrew Allen “Bad Andy” Willett, 70, was born to Robert and Martha Willett on August 2, 1954, in Columbus, Ohio. He passed away peacefully on December 11, 2024, surrounded by many that he most loved. 

Andy moved to Cheyenne in 1965 where he attended Our Savior Lutheran, Fairview Elementary, Buffalo Ridge Elementary, Carey Jr. High and East High school. 

He joined the...

Dec 10, 2024

Shayed Leandra Dawn Big Medicine, a beloved homemaker with a spirit as vibrant as her favorite color pink, left this world on December 10, 2024, in Cheyenne, Wyoming, surrounded by the love she so generously gave to others. Born on May 7, 1996, in Riverton, Wyoming, Shay was a ray of sunshine who touched the lives of everyone she encountered.

Shay...

Dec 10, 2024

Esther A. Wilhelm, 99, formerly of Cheyenne, died on December 10, 2024 in Wichita, Kansas.  

She was born on April 12, 1925 in Denver, Colorado.

Mrs. Wilhelm was a full-time pastor's wife, loving wife and mother, hospitable friend, and quilter. 

She is survived by son, Ted and Glenda Wilhelm; and her daughter, Yvonne and David Adamson;  her grandchildren, Natasha Wilhelm, Alisha and...

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Dec 6, 2024

Patricia Jean Lawes, 84, of Mesa AZ formerly of Cheyenne Wy, went to be with the Lord, on Friday December 6, 2024. 

Patricia was born on June 28, 1940, in Mathis, Texas daughter of the late Ethan and Alma Allen. 

Patricia attended college at the University of Wyoming graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Art Education and later a Masters in Education...

Dec 6, 2024

Mike was born August 7, 1956 in Laramie, Wyoming to Melvin and Joann Neal. He went home to Our Lord on December 6, 2024. He was a vibrant and kind soul who touched everyone he ever met. In his early years he attended schools with his sister Cindy in Laramie and Cheyenne, and later attended Woods School in Casper where...

Dec 4, 2024

Myrtle G Conroy, 88, of Cheyenne, passed away on December 4, 2024. She was born April 5, 1936, in Cheyenne, Wyoming to Frank and Myrtle Brain. 

Myrtle worked for the School District as a cook, for Alpine Designs as a seamstress and for Mountain Bell as a Directory Assistance Operator and Clerk. She was a member and past Matron of Eastern...

Dec 3, 2024

Richard Sailors, born on December 6, 1955, in Hastings, Nebraska, passed away on December 3, 2024, in Cheyenne, Wyoming days away from his 69th birthday.

Richard spent his early years in Hastings, where he cultivated a deep appreciation for the outdoors and the simple pleasures of life including hunting.

He built lasting friendships and connections that spanned decades, each relationship reflecting his...

Dec 2, 2024

Lois M. Piester, 90, of Cheyenne, passed at Davis Hospice surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on December 8, 1933, in Alliance, Nebraska to Gotthielf Schwaderer and Emma Fredrickson Schwaderer.

Lois worked various jobs including as a cook. She enjoyed gardening, crocheting, baking, camping and traveling with her husband Don and grandchildren. She loved flowers and she enjoyed traveling to...

Nov 30, 2024

Jimmy Keen passed away peacefully on November 30th, 2024, at the age of 77. He is loved and missed by his wife Anita, son Aaron, Daughters-in-Law Michelle and Carrie and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son John. Originally from Kansas City, Jim came to the state to play football at the University of Wyoming where he...