Obituaries

Nov 10, 2025

Roderick Burke Tillman, 61, of Fort Washakie, died in Casper, Wyoming on November 10, 2025. Visitation will be Thursday, November 13, 2025 in the Rocky Montain Hall, 19 North Fork Road, Fort Washakie, Wyoming. The Funeral Service will begin 10:00 am, Friday, November 14, 2025 also in the Rocky Mountain Hall. Burial Will follow in the Aragon Family Cemetery,...

Nov 2, 2025

Frank Herman LaJeunesse, 52, passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 2, 2025, due to health conditions.

Born on November 9, 1972, in Lander, Wyoming, to the late Herman Joseph LaJeunesse Jr. (aka JR) and Zelda Tillman, he grew up in the Fort Washakie, Hudson, and Crowheart areas. He was enrolled in the Eastern Shoshone Tribe....

Nov 1, 2025

Karen Maurleen Wendt passed away peacefully on November 1, 2025, at home in Lander, Wyoming, surrounded by her family. She was born September 16, 1942, in Rock Springs, Wyoming, to Maurice Henry and Anna May Tripp Henry. She was raised on the Henry Ranch in Robertson, Wyoming, alongside her brother Garie Maurice and sister Carma Jean, who continue to...

Oct 31, 2025

Kathryn, Kay, DeLozier passed away peacefully on October 31, 2025 at Westward Heights in Lander, Wyoming.  She was born September 4, 1935 in Norristown, Pennsylvania to Clifford and Kathryn (Wurst)  Phillips. Her childhood was spent in Conshohocken,  Pennsylvania. She talked fondly about how wonderful a childhood she had with her parents, siblings,  and her friends. She moved to Lander,  ...

Oct 27, 2025

Born on December 7, 1958, in Evanston, Wyoming, she grew up surrounded by the beauty and close-knit spirit of her hometown. It was in Evanston that she met Fred Abernathy while he was working on a seismograph crew. The two were married in Lander, Wyoming, on October 29, 1977, and later moved to Lander in 1978.

Both...

Oct 26, 2025

Darlene Marie Newman, affectionately known as Dar, passed away peacefully at the age of 73 on October 26, 2025, in Lander, Wyoming. Born on July 28, 1952, in Wisconsin to Erwin William Gebhard and Anna (Ann) Elizabeth Freymiller Gebhard, Dar was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and sister.

Dar graduated from Boscobel High in 1970 and...

Oct 13, 2025

Shacyria Fai "Shaq" Edmo, 32, of Ethete Wyoming made her journey on October 13th, 2025, at Sage West Hosptial in Lander Wyoming, after giving birth to a beautiful baby boy Henry Troy Edmo.

Rosary services will be held on Sunday October 19th in Ethete at Blue sky Hall 7pm, with a wake to follow at the family...

Oct 5, 2025

John Wadda, 82, passed away October 5th, 2025 at the Veteran's Affairs Hospital in Salt Lake City, UT from a long, hard fight of illness. He was born June 15th, 1943 to Ione Isis Wadda and Edward Wadda. Raised by Susette and Roger Wagon Jr.

A traditional wake will take place at his home with Rose at...

Oct 4, 2025

William H. (Bill) Pierce, 96, died October 4, 2025, at Help for Health hospice in Riverton, Wyoming. Graveside services at 11am, Thursday, October 23rd, 2025, at Sunset Memorial Park, 180398 US-26, Scottsbluff, Nebraska.

Bill was born to William H. and Irene L. (Klepper) Pierce of rural Morrill, on July 30, 1929, in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. As oldest of...

Oct 4, 2025

Joyce M. Eckes, Lander resident since 1966, died peacefully October 4, 2025, surrounded by family.  She was born on November 4, 1937 in Pine Ridge, SD to parents Lester and Vivian Livermont.  Joyce received the ultimate gift of life when she received her liver transplant on August 4, 2004, which she cherished every day.

Joyce attended schools...

Sep 22, 2025

Judy Ann Carpenter, a devoted mother, proud grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2025, at the age of 74. She is now reunited for eternity with her beloved husband, Charley, who preceded her in death on March 23, 2018.

Born on November 7, 1950, in Thermopolis, Wyoming, Judy was the daughter of the...

Sep 21, 2025

Services for Tisso Seth Guina, age 21, will be at 10:00 am on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at Rocky Mountain Hall. Officiating Pastor Martin Corcorran. Burial will be in the Sacajawea Cemetery. An evening service and wake will be at 7:00 pm Friday, September 26, 2025 at the Rocky Mountain Hall with  Officiating Pastor Sarah and Jason Lucas.

Sep 20, 2025

Lloyd Laverne Day Jr., aged 91, passed away peacefully in his home in Lander, Wyoming, on Saturday, September 20, 2025. Born on September 7, 1934, Lloyd lived a long and fulfilling life. In accordance with his wishes, no services are planned. He will be remembered fondly by those who knew him.

Sep 17, 2025

Patricia "Peggy" Ellen Carr

Patricia "Peggy" Ellen Carr, age 90 of Lander, Wyoming, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at Westward Heights Nursing Home after a prolonged illness.

Peggy was born April 17, 1935 in Bridger, Montana to Mabel Iona and Charles "Peg" Veo Floyd. Peggy's family lived in almost every town where...

Sep 7, 2025

Michelle Rae Kail

Michelle Rae Kail passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Sunday, September 7, 2025. She was 79 years old.

Born November 17, 1945, in Cedar City, Utah, Michelle was the daughter of Raymond H. and Zola (Rosenberg) Duerksen. The family moved to Lander, Wyoming in the summer of 1962 just...

Sep 4, 2025

Stanley Hovendick passed from this earth on Thursday, September 04, 2025, surrounded by his family in Lander, Wyoming, at age 89.  His beloved wife of 68 years, Lilly, had passed away just 17 days prior. Stanley Carl was born to William and Carla (Juul) Hovendick on July 13, 1936 at the Juul farm west of Blair.  His mother told...

Sep 1, 2025

Daniel Paul Koseck, age 71, of Atlantic City, Wyoming, passed away on September 1, 2025, at Luckey Pond in Lander, Wyoming. Born on March 9, 1954, in Grand Junction, Colorado, to Ludvic and Margerat Koseck, Daniel was a dedicated Navy SEAL who served two years in the Vietnam War.

Daniel cherished his time working on his ranch...

Aug 23, 2025

Jason Todd Clair, 55, of Fort Washakie, died at his home on August 23, 205. The All Night Wake will begin at 6:00pm, Thursday, August, 28, 2025 in the Family Home, 39 Engavo Lane, Fort Washakie, Wyoming. The Funeral Service will be 11:00am, Friday, August 29, 2025 in the Rocky Mountain Hall. Burial will follow in the Clair Family...

Aug 21, 2025

Craig Woody, 67 of Lander, Wy passed away at home with family at his side. on August 21,2025 in Lander, Wy.

A graveside service will be held at 10am on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at Mount Hope Cemetery, 805 Mount Hope Drive, Lander, Wy

Craig Woody was born on August 14, 1958 to Dixie Lee...

Aug 19, 2025

David T. Cordova

David was born to Richard and Clorinda Cordova on April 2, 1959 in Dragerton, Utah. Graduated high school in 1977, entered the United States Navy in January of 1978 and was stationed on the USS Blue Ridge until January of 1982. Following his discharge he moved to Kemmerer, Wyoming where he met his wife,...