Obituaries

Jul 29, 2021

Julia Lee Long (Higinbotham) was born May 1, 1952 in Lander, WY and left this earth July 29, 2021 in the arms of her cherished husband.  Julia was born to Daniel Higinbotham and Carol J Mann although she was raised by her father and stepmother Virginia Higinbotham.

Julia grew up in Lander but always dreamed of living...

Jul 27, 2021

Mary Charlene "Char" Cobb, at the age of 74, went home to be with her Lord and Savior July 27, 2021. Char passed away in her sleep at Westward Heights Care Center from complications due to congestive heart failure. A small memorial of family and close friends was held Monday, August 2, 2021 to honor and celebrate her life....

Jul 22, 2021

Jason T. Irvine

Nov. 29, 1962 – July 22, 2021

Jason T. Irvine, 58, was born in Lander, WY to Dudley E. Irvine and Patricia E. (Penton) Irvine.

Jason held many jobs while living in Lander, from playing Santa at the Elks Club to Cooking...

Jul 22, 2021

Gregory Gene Olson

03-13-1988        07-22-2021

Gregory Gene Olson was born on March 13, 1988 in Lander, Wyoming to Carl Russell and Deborah Mae (Starrett) Olson. Greg passed away at his home in Lander on Thursday, July 22, 2021.

He attended Lander schools, played football, baseball,...

Jul 21, 2021

Raymond A. "Corky" Facinelli was born November 15, 1934 to Raymond C. Facinelli and Anne C. Myers Facinelli in Lander, WY.

Corky passed away on July 21, 2021 at his home among family.  He was 86 years old.

Corky grew up spending his early days on the Bill McPhee Ranch in Red Canyon, attending school...

Jul 17, 2021

Marvin Eugene Osterman

Marvin Osterman, 63, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones in Lander, Wyoming on July 17, 2021.

Marvin was born on October 21, 1957 in Brighton, Colorado.

Marvin married Gwen Mason on June 13, 1981. They had 2 children; Krista and Kyle Osterman.

Marvin is survived...

Jul 17, 2021

Inez Norman McAdams, resident of Fort Washakie, Wyoming, passed away on Saturday, July 17, 2021 at the Heritage Park Rehab in Roy, Utah.  She was 73 years old.

Inez was born to Dutch and Eva McAdams November 17, 1947.  She was raised by her parents until their passing.  Inez enjoyed knitting, making cards, and other crafts.  She...

Jul 14, 2021

In loving memory of our wife and mother, Patricia ("Pat") Lou Edmiston McPhee, born in Gunnison, CO, on August 29, 1945 to Margaret Anne ("Peggy") Smith Feuz and Kenneth ("Kenny") Lyle Edmiston, and raised by Edward "Ed" John Feuz (stepfather) and her mother, Peggy Feuz, in and around Jackson, Wyoming.

The oldest of three, Pat loved passionately,...

Jul 10, 2021

On July 10, 2021 Helen Nickelson Rush received her permanent wings and was reunited with the love of her life (Harry Nickelson) and the rest of her family. Helen was born in Max, Nebraska to Ernest Doak and Ethel Jones Doak on January 22 nd , 1920. Helen circled the sun 101 times and gave many a hug, kiss...

Jul 10, 2021

Gail Rosalee (Kelly) George went home to be with her Savior on July 10, 2021. Rosalee was born in Grove  City, PA to Medal of Honor recipient Technical Sergeant John Daniel Kelly and Mary Esther (McCauslin) Kelly.

She was a graduate of Grove City High School. Rosalee married Paul Lester George also of Grove City and a...

Jul 3, 2021

Verna B. Wilson died in Casper, Wyoming on July 3, 2021. All night Visitation at Family Home, 226 Willow, Ethete, 7pm, July 7, 2021. Funeral At Family Home 10am, July 8, 2021. Graveside Service with Military Honors 11am after funeral. Friday Family Cemetery, Ethete, Wyoming.

Jul 2, 2021

Nicole R. Anderson, 34, of Fort Washakie, WY died on July 2, 2021 at Aurora, Colorado. The Funeral Service will be 10am, Friday, July 9, 2021 in the Rocky Mountain Hall. With burial to follow in the Sacajawea Cemetery, Fort Washakie. All night wake will begin 6pm in the Rocky Mountain Hall. Wake at 7pm.

Nicole was...

Jul 1, 2021

Shirley Elizabeth (Wilson) Rector of Lander, Wyoming, quietly passed from this life to glory on the morning of July 1, 2021 at her home at the age of 91.  She was born the eighth of nine children to parents Fount Logan and Eva Lena (Hammond) Wilson on May 22, 1930 in Armstrong, Illinois.

"The family soon moved...

Jun 30, 2021

Cole DeSelms passed away on June 30, 2021 at his home in Lander, WY, due to complications from Endocarditis.

Cole Everrette DeSelms was born on October 4, 1996, to Brad and Mandi DeSelms and big sister Samantha in Longmont Colorado.

He spent his childhood years in Colorado and moved to Lander, WY in the summer...

Jun 29, 2021

On June 29th, 2021, Lander lost a loving husband, father and brother - but heaven gained one heck of a golfer.

James Daniel "Dan" Kail was born on August 11th, 1944 in Lander, Wyoming, the son of Max Kail and Verna Belle Little. Dan graduated from Fremont County Vocational High School and went on to earn a...

Jun 28, 2021

Max Homec, USN (Left)

June 28, 2021

World War II Veteran Maxsy Tony Homec died peacefully on June 28, 2021, in Lander. He was 95 years old.

Max was born August 8, 1925 at the Popo Agie #1 coal mine near Hudson, Wyoming, the son of Jacob and Antonia (Dolence) Homec. His father...

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...

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...

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...

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...