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Lander, Wyoming Obituaries

Thomas Eugene Dewey

Thomas Eugene Dewey

Jun 25, 2021

Thomas Eugene Dewey passed away peacefully Friday June 25, 2021 in Lander, Wyoming after enjoying his last several days with his family by his side reminiscing and telling stories.

Born May 8, 1940 in Michigan City, Indiana to Harry E. Dewey and Helen C. Dewey (Longnecker), his family moved to California where he grew up and attended...

Kerry Rae Ward

Kerry Rae Ward

Jun 22, 2021

Kerry R. Roberts Ward, age 48, passed away peacefully on Tuesday June 22, 2021, in Riverton Wy. She was born on July 11, 1972, in Lander Wy, to Harold and Delores Roberts. She attended schools at Ft. Washakie, LVHS and Wind River. She got her G.E.D. Kerry became an EMT then went on to becoming a mother and stayed...

Ramona Lyn Skinner

Ramona Lyn Skinner

Jun 13, 2021

Ramona Lyn Skinner, age 50 passed away in Ogden, Utah.

Ramona was born on December 25, 1970 to Joseph Sterna and Sharon Lee (Farwell) Franz In Belle Fourche, South Dakota.

Ramona was a graduate from Lander Valley High School with the class of 1989.  She continued her education at Laramie County Community College in Cheyenne...

Shirley Mae Nelson

Shirley Mae Nelson

Jun 12, 2021

Shirley Mae Nelson, 86 of Lander Wyoming passed away on June 12th 2021 at Sage West Hospital surrounded by family and loved ones. A Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, June 25th at Mount Hope Cemetery.

Shirley was born May 23rd 1935 to Bert and Martha Ward in Minneapolis Minnesota. She grew up in...

Michael J. Harmon

Michael J. Harmon

Jun 3, 2021

Michael J. Harmon passed away with family at his side in Salt Lake City on June 3, 2021.

He was born February 16, 1954 to Guy E. Harmon, Jr. and Margaret (Gaughan) Harmon in Easton, MD.

Since his graduation from Evergreen High School he had lived in Denver, Phoenix and Gillette settling in Lander in...

Cody Leo Kaper, Sr.

Cody Leo Kaper, Sr.

Jun 3, 2021

Long time rancher Cody Leo Kaper of Lander WY passed away on June 3, 2021 at his home with his son Cody Jr. by his side.

He was born on November 2, 1941 in Alliance NE to Leo Kaper and Pauline (Houx) Kaper and began his life in Hemingford NE.

His love for ranching began...

Sharon Lee Franz

Sharon Lee Franz

Jun 3, 2021

Sharon Lee Franz, age 74, passed away at her home in Lander, Wyoming on Thursday morning, June 3, 2021.

Sharon was born on August 12, 1946 to Roy Nicholas and Shirley Mae (Buttner) Farwell in Deadwood, South Dakota.

Sharon is survived by her 5 children; Lisa (Matt) Sanders of Lander, WY, Anissa (Peter) Pappas of...

Audrey Jean Muir

Audrey Jean Muir

Jun 2, 2021

AUDREY JEAN MUIR (July 30, 1930 – June 2, 2021)

Audrey Jean Muir, age 90, passed away peacefully at Westward Heights Care Center in Lander, Wyoming on the morning of June 2, 2021.

Audrey made the brave decision to move from New Jersey to Lander at the age of 87.  She joined the Westward Heights...

Riki Dawn Desmond

Riki Dawn Desmond

May 31, 2021

Riki Dawn Desmond Born August 10 1955 to the union of John Rodney Desmond Sr. and Lucy Dora {Millhollin} Desmond. Made her final journey in this life to be with our Lord Jesus Christ. May 31 2021.

Riki graduated from Lander Valley High School 1974. She was employed at the Maverick Motel in housekeeping she remained there...

John Ashley Whipp

John Ashley Whipp

May 17, 2021

John Ashley Whipp

August 18, 1941- May 17, 2021

John Whipp, 79, of Lander passed away at his home Monday, May 17, 2021. His funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, May 25 th , 2021 at Holy Rosary Church in Lander, WY. A reception will follow at The Inn at Lander.

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Lois Jean Hale

Lois Jean Hale

May 11, 2021

Lois Jean Hale, age 64, passed away at her home in Lander, Wyoming on Tuesday, May 11 th , 2021.

Lois was born on July 23, 1956 In Barnabus, Logan County, West Virginia to Oscar Taylor Hale and Edna Marie (Varney) Hale.

She was employed as a Specialized Housekeeper in the healthcare industry for many...

Melisa Marie Moss

Melisa Marie Moss

May 6, 2021

Melisa Marie Moss, 33, passed away on May 6, 2021 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Ms. Moss will have Evening services beginning at 6:00 PM in the Family Home, 398 North Fork Road, Fort Washakie, WY 82520 on Sunday, May 16, 2021. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, May 17 th , 2021 beginning at 10:00 AM at...

Kenneth L. Frederick

Kenneth L. Frederick

May 5, 2021

Kenneth L. Frederick, 72, of Lander, Wyoming died on May 5, 2021 due to complications from advanced pancreatic cancer. Despite his early passing, Ken was given the wonderful gift of passing in his home surrounded by family with the compassionate assistance of hospice.

A Florida and Wyoming educator of over 40 years, an avid EAA member and...

Zette N. Friday-Underwood

Zette N. Friday-Underwood

May 4, 2021

Zette N. Underwood was born May 31, 1950 to Chester "Owl" Friday and Winnie Effie Trosper Friday in Lander, Wyoming. She passed away at her home on May 4, 2021 surrounded by her family, relatives and friends.

Zette grew up in Mill Creek, Wyoming with her 9 siblings. She attended school at Mill Creek, graduated from Lander...

Chuck Guschewsky

Chuck Guschewsky

May 1, 2021

Chuck Guschewsky loved his family, his flying, and his car dealerships Charles Fredrick "Chuck" Guschewsky was born on November 13, 1956 in Lander, Wyoming to James Edward Guschewsky and Alice Marie Accola Guschewsky. He died of cardiac arrest on May 1, 2021. Services will be held Saturday, May 15, 2021 at the family's Popo Agie Ranch on Sinks Canyon...

Eugene E. Meyers

Eugene E. Meyers

Apr 30, 2021

Eugene E. Meyers, of Boulder Flat, Lander, died on April 30, 2021 in the Morning Star Care Center, Fort Washakie. Visitation will be 11:30am to 12:30pm, Friday, May 7, 2021 in the foyer of Hudson's Funeral Home, please limit guests inside to 2-4 at a time. The Graveside Service for both husband and wife will then be 1:00pm, at...

Claire Elise Green

Claire Elise Green

Apr 29, 2021

Claire Elise Green, 23, of Lander, Wyoming passed away on April 29, 2021. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at the Museum of the American West. Public viewing or visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. at the museum and services will follow at 11:00 a.m. Refreshments/lunch will be provided at the pavilion area at the...

Robert "Bill" William Hamilton

Robert "Bill" William Hamilton

Apr 23, 2021

Robert William (Bill) Hamilton, 88, of Lander passed away at the family ranch surrounded by family on Friday, April 23, 2021. Bill was born in Rock Springs, Wyoming on May 21, 1932, one of four children born to Robert Lewis and Jane Abbigale (Megeath) Hamilton. When Bill was two, his family moved from Mountain View to a ranch near...

W.J. "Jack" Nicholas

W.J. "Jack" Nicholas

Apr 16, 2021

W.J. "Jack" Nicholas

January 8, 1927- April 16, 2021

Jack Nicholas' last request was for the list of phone numbers of his 5 children and 19 grandchildren. He painstakingly set out to call each one.  He wanted to tell them one more time how much he loved them and how proud he was of them. ...

Wallace "Wally" Lawrence Wells

Wallace "Wally" Lawrence Wells

Apr 15, 2021

Wallace (Wally) Lawrence Wells passed away on April 15th, 2021 after a short battle with cancer. Wally was born in Riverton Wyoming on August 17, 1962 to Wallace and Leona Anne Wells. He enjoyed an active childhood with his family and was involved in the boy scouts' program. Wally graduated from Riverton High school in 1980 and then the...

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