Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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. ...

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...

Apr 1, 2021

Leonard J. Serdiuk, 85, of Rural Lander, WY died on April 1, 2021 at his home.

Leonard was born October 10, 1935 to Theodore Serdiuk and Jean Mitoraj Serdiuk in Chicago, Illinois. He graduated from Harrison High School in Chicago where he excelled as an All-Chicago and All-Illinois football player. After graduation he enlisted in the U.S....

Mar 24, 2021

Frances Elizabeth Dillahunty, known to many of her friends as "Liz" went to be with the Lord on March 24 th , 2021 in Lander, Wyoming at the age 104.

Elizabeth was born on February 27, 1917 in Paris, TX, she grew up in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Elizabeth was the eldest child of Frank and Bessie Flippin....

Mar 21, 2021

Marta R. Collins, 91, of Hudson, WY died on March 21, 2021 in her home. There will be a family run Graveside Service in the Hudson Town Cemetery, Hudson, WY at 10:30 am, Friday, March 26, 2021.

Marta was born on August 22, 1929 to Rudolph Roybal and Lupita Lavato Roybal in Bingham Canyon, Salt Lake City,...

Mar 17, 2021

Andelee Paul ChargingHawk, 29, passed away unexpectedly on March 17, 2021.  He was born March 12, 1992 in Lander, WY to Vicki Robertson and Junior ChargingHawk. Andelee grew up in Lander, WY. There wasn't a person who he met that didn't become a friend.  He always knew how to make everyone smile.  Andelee was most proud of being a...