All Obituaries

Richard M Cragin, III, 33, of Cheyenne, Wyoming left this world peacefully on Sunday, October 25, 2020 surrounded by family as angels arrived to return him to his mother's arms. Ricky was born in Cheyenne on September 14, 1987 to Wendy Lee Stephenson and Richard Meriam Cragin, Jr. He was very outgoing and made many friends throughout his short, but full, life. At the age of 10 years old, Ricky was honored by the Make-A-Wish Foundation and received a go–cart...

Stephen Roy Kelso, 68, passed away on October 25, 2020, in Cheyenne. He was born November 14, 1951 in Omaha, Nebraska to Verne and Virginia Kelso. Celebration of life will be held at 6:00 p.m. at Kiwanis Community House in Lions Park on Thursday, October 29, 2020.

Mary Ellen (Kearns) Ott, 74, of Cheyenne, Wyoming passed away October24, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born August 15, 1946 in Hay Springs, Nebraska to Eugene and Betty (Blum) Kearns. She married Jon Lloyd Ott on December 4, 1965 in Rushville, Nebraska.  She was a very loving wife, mother, and nana to her husband, children, and grandchildren. Mary spoiled her grandchildren with many water fights and marshmallow wars that took place in her home. She was...

William Arnold Durnan, 77, of Cheyenne, Wyoming passed away October 20, 2020 at his home.   William was born April 12, 1943 in Troy, New York to John and Alice (Quinlivan) Durnan. He married Margaret West on June 18, 1966 in Shefford, England. He served honorably and retired from the United States Air Force as an intelligence gatherer.   William is survived by his wife, Margaret Durnan; children, Andrew Durnan of Cheyenne, Lisa Durnan of Laramie, Paula (John) Hotz of Jefferson...

Rachel Dawn Moxley, 39, of Laramie, Wyoming, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2020 at her home. Rachel was born September 6, 1981 in Wheatland, Wyoming, the daughter of Robert T. Moxley and Rita Ortloff Basom. Rachel graduated from the CLAS Program at East High School, was involved in the choruses at Carey JHS and EHS, and had taken part in Special Olympics swimming and gymnastics.  She loved art, music, singing, dancing and movies, especially musicals.  After high school, Rachel...

Burva Dee (Cluff) Caldwell, 85 of Cheyenne, Wyoming, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, died on October 18, 2020 with her husband of 67 years by her side following a brave battle with Parkinson’s disease.   Born April 17, 1935, in Evanston, WY, Burva was the daughter of Dale G. Cluff and Donna R. Bailey. She attended school in Evanston and graduated from Evanston High School in 1953. She married Ellis M. Caldwell on August 28, 1953 in Evanston. The...

Connie M. Pawling, 81, of Cheyenne, Wyoming passed away Saturday, October 17, 2020 at Granite Rehabilitation and Wellness Center. Connie was born October 27, 1938 in Cheyenne, daughter of the late Ralph B. and Mildred M. (Bymer) Peterson. Connie was co-owner of Cheyenne Fire Extinguisher Service and Crystal Dry Ice.  She was very involved with the Salvation Army Cheyenne Corps and was a member of numerous organizations including the Polka Club, Oaks Spokes Antique Car Club and Retired...

Shirley Jean (Lattuga) Hacker Lewis, 85, of Cheyenne passed away October 17, 2020. She was born September  20, 1935 in Hamilton, Ohio to Cono and Edith (Deligatto) Lattuga. She married Eugene Hacker in 1955 and was married for 17 years until his passing in 1971. In 1973 Shirley married William Lewis and they were together for 35 years until his passing in 2008.  Shirley graduated in 1953 from Notre Dame High School in Hamilton, Ohio, and she attended Hamilton Business College in...

William A. “Bill” Mueller, 81, of Cheyenne, Wyoming passed away October 16, 2020 at the Davis Hospice Center. Bill was born May 19, 1939 in Cheyenne, a son of the late Ervin A. and Verle (Pennington) Mueller. Bill graduated from Cheyenne High School and from the University of Wyoming with a bachelor’s degree in agriculture with a minor in accounting.  He worked for his brother, Jim, in Pine Bluffs as an accountant.  He enjoyed volunteering for the rodeo and...

Former state legislator, Wayne Harold Johnson, 78, of Cheyenne, Wyoming died suddenly October 16, 2020.  Wayne was born on May 2, 1942, in El Paso, Texas, the son of Earl and Cathryn Johnson and grew up in Las Vegas, Nevada.  After graduation Wayne enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard.  Wayne spent 1961-1963 aboard the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Matagorda (WAVP-373).  His ship patrolled the North Pacific Ocean.  After an honorable discharge, Wayne attended college and...