Obituaries

May 17, 2023

Frieda was born on Jaunary 3rd, 1937 to Johan and Anna Melchart in Bavaria, Germany. Growing up, Frieda attended an all girls Catholic school and continued her education in Ludwigsburg. In 1956, Frieda was introduced to Dean Spriggs who was stationed in Germany following WWII. The two remained dating for about a year until Dean was sent back to...

May 14, 2023

Donald "Donny" Richard Wagon was born in Lander, Wyoming on August 26, 1974, to Gloria Mann and David Wagon, Jr. He passed away on May 14, 2023, in Fort Washakie, Wyoming.

Donny attended Fort Washakie School and Flandreau Indian High School. Throughout his life, he worked numerous jobs for the Eastern Shoshone Tribe. He had many friends,...

May 12, 2023

MARK DUANE SMITH WAS BORN NOVEMBER 14, 1958 TO LUKE SMITH, JR. AND IDA SORRELL-SMITH.DUANE LIVED IN NEBRASKA AND NEW MEXICO AND RETURNED BACK TO THE WIND RIVER RESERVATION IN 2013 WHERE HE CONTINUED TO MAKE HIS LIVING.

DUANE ENJOYED FISHING, GAMBLING, PLAYING GAMES ON HIS PHONE. HE...

May 11, 2023

Cloyd Larry Dierks, 83, of Riverton, Wyoming died on May 11, 2023, at Central Wyoming Hospice Center in Casper, Wyoming.

Cloyd Larry Dierks was born on May 29, 1939 to Carl Dierks and Helen Erica Wirsing in Riverton, Wyoming.

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May 9, 2023

Helen Mildred May, 95, of Lander, Wyoming, died at Westward Heights Care Center on Tuesday May 9, 2023, after a short illness. Helen was born in Rock Springs, Wyoming, on August 12, 1927, to Andrew Joseph Bernard and Mary Rose (Brelih) Bernard. She grew up in Rock Springs, Wyoming, with five sisters and one brother. After graduating high school,...

May 6, 2023

William Leslie Wagon, 77, of Fort Washakie, WY died on May 6, 2023 at Fort Washakie, Wyoming. Funeral Service will be held at 12pm, Thursday, May 11, 2023 at Shoshone Boys & Girls Club after the wake he will be taken to his house, 263 Trout Creek Road. Wake will be held at 7pm, Wednesday, May 10, 2023...

May 4, 2023

Ralph Ady Green of Lander died peacefully at home. He was 74 years old.

Upon his request no services will take place, He will be buried in Meeteetse, Wyoming.

Ralph Ady Green was born on May 9, 1948, in Cody Wyoming, The son...

May 2, 2023

Janet Louise Baumann of Lander, loving mother and devoted wife, went to be with our Heavenly Father on May 2, 2023. She was born Janet Van Pelt on May 3, 1939 in Glenbeulah, Wisconsin and was the middle child of 5 girls born to Loraine and Lee Van Pelt.

She was a graduate of the...

Apr 30, 2023

Michael Stephen Shockley, 51, of Lander, WY died on April 30, 2023 at the Wyoming Medical Center in Casper, WY.

Michael Shockley was born on December 2, 1971 to Roy Alfred Shockley and Dora Jean Keyser.

He...

Apr 28, 2023

Buck Michael Laramore Jr, 33, of Lander, WY died on April 28, 2023 in Thermopolis, Wyoming.

Buck was born on December 17, 1989 to Rodney "Rocky" Torix and Debra Sue Fenton(-Laramore) in Joplin, MO.

Buck put his love for his family first, and he also loved the Kansas City Chiefs. He enjoyed...

Apr 26, 2023

Barbara Ann Seip of Lander, Wyoming passed away at Sage West Lander on April 26, 2023.

Barbara was born on June 3, 1958 in Rigby, Idaho to her parents, Leslie and Sandra Shinkle.

Barbara grew up on ranches in Jackson Hole Valley and Laramie Valley. She graduated from Laramie High School in 1975.

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Apr 22, 2023

Francis Jay Carlson was born November 6, 1939, in Mt. Pleasant, Utah. He was the first of three sons born to Francis W. and Ada Jensen Carlson. Jay spent his early years in Mt. Pleasant, attending Wasatch Academy through junior high. When he was a freshman, the family moved to Kearns,...

Apr 22, 2023

Thomas Howard Marker of Lander, Wyoming died on April 22, 2023.

Thomas was born on September 11, 1955 to Harry Bruce Marker and Charlotte Spriggs in Riverton, Wyoming.

Tom was a lifelong learner. He actively participated in the Utah and Wyoming National Guard. He worked as an EMT, took drafting classes, and loved history.

Apr 20, 2023

Lyle Vincent Haukaas Sr., 66, of Fort Washakie, Wyoming died on Thursday, April 20, 2023 at his home in Fort Washakie.

Lyle was born on June 12, 1956 to Cecil Leroy Haukaas and Vida Brandt Haukaas.

He served his country in the United States Army and also enjoyed going on trips to...

Apr 14, 2023

Barbara J. Hart (Barb), 89, was born on June 27th, 1933, to Frederick Ellsworth Estey & Mildred Alice (Nation) Estey, in Lander, WY.   She was the eldest of 5 children: Barbara, Blanche, Elizabeth (Betty), Fred, Jr. & Lois.  Barb passed away April 14th, 2023, in Gillette, Wyoming.

Barb graduated from Fremont County Vocational High School in 1951....

Apr 5, 2023

Dean LaRue Anderson, 88, of Lander passed away Wednesday morning, April 5 at Westward Heights Care Center. Cremation has taken place through Hudsons Funeral Home, Lander, Wyoming, and a Memorial Service will be held at 10:30am, May 13, 2023 at the Lander Church of Christ, 1320 Sinks Canyon Road, Lander, WY 82520. Dean...

Apr 2, 2023

David K Atkinson, 88, of Lander, Wyoming, died on April 2, 2023. He was born on February 15, 1935 to Kenneth W Atkinson and Erma Elnora Goode in Vineyard, Utah County, Utah.

He graduated Lincoln High School in Utah. Served in Korea and after Korea worked at the Atlantic City Iron Ore Mine as a Railroad Transportation...

Apr 1, 2023

Douglas Kent Vickery, 75 of Lander, Wy died on April 1, 2023 at his home in Lander,Wy. Doug was born on April 1, 1948 in Ida Grove, Iowa. He attended Ida Grove High School and went on to Wayne State College in Nebraska. Joined the US Navy from 1970-1974. Married Kathy Hammer(Vickery) in 1975 and Moved to Lander in...

Mar 30, 2023

Caroline Ruth Spriggs Franch born October 23, 1938 to Pete and Margaret McDougall Spriggs, jumped in her chariot and was carried away in true Caroline fashion, on March 30, 2023 at Westward Heights nursing home in Lander Wyoming.

Growing up, she helped on the ranch, along with her cousins. They could be seen riding horses all around...

Mar 24, 2023

Patrick Byrne Vetter, 67, of Dubois, Wyoming, died on March 24, 2023 at his home. A memorial service will be announced at a later date.

Patrick was born on October 2, 1955 to Gerald John Vetter, Sr., and Enid (Byrne) Vetter in Reedley, California.  He grew up in Reedley with his brother and five sisters. Together, they...