Gayla Jean Maxfield
Dec 10, 2025
Gayla Jean Maxfield
It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce Gayla, 76, passed away on December 10, 2025 from complications related to early onset dementia. The celebration of Gayla's life will take place January 6 at 10:00am at Schrader's Funeral Home, 2222 Russell Ave, Cheyenne, WY 82001.
Gayla had a natural ability to connect with people and make anyone feel like...
Ron Kawcak
Dec 10, 2025
Ron Kawcak, 72, of Carpenter/Cheyenne, WY, passed away on December 10, 2025.
Ron was born in Greeley, CO; the family moved to Cheyenne when the kids were young. Ron loved Cheyenne and Wyoming with all his heart.
Ron considered himself lucky to work for both Maverick Cycles and Teton Lumber. He made good friends at each.
in August of 1999, Ron married Rose....
Lucienne Lee
Dec 8, 2025
Lucienne E Lee, 91, of Cheyenne, Wyoming, passed away at Davis Hospice Center on December 8. She was born to John and Edythe on the family’s farm in New Salem, Pennsylvania in September 1934. She attended German Township High School and married her high school sweetheart, Thomas R. Lee, in Cumberland, Maryland in October 1952.
It was the Bell System that...
David Earl McHenry
Dec 8, 2025
David (Dave) Earl McHenry, a cherished community figure and a devoted family man, passed away in Cheyenne, Wyoming on December 8, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on February 15, 1940, in Lincoln, Nebraska, Dave lived a life rich with love, service, and dedication, leaving an indelible mark on all who knew him.
A proud Navy veteran, Dave served for 20...
Ginger E. DiJohn
Dec 8, 2025
Ginger E. DiJohn passed away peacefully on December 8, 2025, at the age of 80. Born on January 26, 1945, in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
Ginger began her career as a hairdresser. Her passion for learning and educating others led her to become a teacher with LCSD #1. In her later years, Ginger retired as a dispatcher from the Wyoming Highway Patrol.
A proud...
Madison (Madi) Leighann Gray
Dec 4, 2025
Madison Leighann Gray, 21, of Cheyenne, Wyoming, passed away on December 4, 2025. Born on September 24, 2004, in Cheyenne, Madison was the beloved daughter of Carla Butler and Scott Gray, and the cherished bonus daughter of Amanda Gray and Mike Butler. Madison graduated from Cheyenne South High School in 2023 and worked at the Youth Center at F. E....
Efren Medrano Hernandez
Dec 4, 2025
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Efren Medrano Hernandez
October 2, 1968 – December 4, 2025
Efren Medrano Hernandez, age 57, of Cheyenne, Wyoming, passed away on December 4, 2025. He was born on October 2, 1968, in Santa Isabel, Chihuahua, Mexico, to the late Efren Medrano Rivera and Simona Hernandez Saenz.
Efren is lovingly remembered by his daughters Diana Medina and Miriam Cruz, his son Yanuel Hernandez, his...
Floyd James Alcon
Dec 3, 2025
Floyd James Alcon, beloved husband, friend, and cherished community member, passed away on December 3, 2025, in his hometown of Cheyenne, Wyoming. Born on June 12, 1958, Floyd lived a life that radiated warmth and sincerity, leaving behind a legacy that will fondly linger in the hearts of all who knew him.
Floyd dedicated much of his professional life to serving...
Donna Esmay
Dec 3, 2025
Donna Wright Esmay, beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2025, at the age of 91.
Born September 30, 1934, in Geronimo, Oklahoma, to Zoe Arvilla (“Dody”) and O.R. Wright, Donna grew up in Lebanon, Missouri, alongside her brother Dalton and sister Debbie. Donna graduated from the University of Missouri in 1955, where she embraced campus...
Christina Isabel Lujan
Dec 3, 2025
In Loving Memory of Christina Isabel Lujan, 90, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2025 in Cheyenne, WY. She was born on January 17, 1935 in Leadville, CO to Celestino and Maria Montoya.
Christina will be remembered for dancing to Spanish music in the kitchen, taking pictures, her wonderful sense of humor and how she carried herself with grace and poise,...
Philip Gardiner Talbot
Dec 3, 2025
Philip Gardiner Talbot was born on April 8th, 1947, to Lawrence and Marion Talbot, the youngest of three boys. Phil graduated from Waltham High School in 1967. He enlisted in the Army for 3 years after graduation. He served as a cook and was sent to Danang Vietnam upon completion of cooking school in Virginia. After the war he worked...
Betty Whittemore
Dec 2, 2025
Betty Call Whittemore, 93, a long time resident of Sutton, NH, died December 1, 2025 in Cheyenne, Wyoming surrounded by family. She will be missed by many.
A wife, mother and grandmother, Betty will be remembered for being a member and active supporter of Sutton Historical Society. She was close and generous to her children and offered herself freely to many...
Willadeen Chamberlain
Dec 1, 2025
Willadeen Chamberlain, 83, entered her eternal home on December 1st, 2025. She will be remembered as a compassionate, altruistic, and kind soul whose unwavering willingness to listen, understand, and support others touched countless lives. Born June 8, 1942, in Cheyenne, Wyoming, and raised in LaGrange, Wyoming, she carried an infectious smile and a giving spirit throughout her life.
Preceding her in...
Truman Jerome Durfey
Dec 1, 2025
Truman Jerome Durfey (Jerry)
TJ Durfey Passed away December 1 2025 in Cheyenne Wyoming, at the age of 85. He was born December 11th 1939 in Basin Wyoming, to Truman & Ethel (Tonak) Durfey he was raised in the Big Horn Basin area and graduated College from University Of Wyoming, he later used is degrees to work for the Bureau of...
Fayline Engrav
Dec 1, 2025
Fayline Kay Engrav, born on September 27, 1942, in Seattle, Washington, left this world on December 1, 2025, in Cheyenne, Wyoming, surrounded by the love of her family. Fayline's journey through life was marked by a profound dedication to her family, her community, and a spirited engagement in all the roles she cherished.
A devoted mother, Fayline poured her heart and...
JW Balczewski
Nov 28, 2025
John William "JW" "Dubb" Balczewski, born January 8, 1980, passed unexpectedly on November 28, 2025.
JW was born and raised in Cheyenne, Wyoming and made his home in Burns, Wyoming. He was the kindest and most loving person you could ever meet-someone whose presence brought comfort, laughter, and warmth to everyone around him.
JW's gentle heart, generous spirit, and unwavering love for...
John Hoxie Sawyer
Nov 24, 2025
John H. Sawyer went home to the Lord on Monday, November 24, 2025. John was born on July 3, 1931 in Canton, NY. John was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great grandfather, and friend to many.
John is survived by 2 sons, Mark and Bill (Luann), 2 daughters Jackie (Johnny) and Debbie, 2 Sisters Linda and Nancy, several grandchildren and...
Barbara S. Keehner
Nov 22, 2025
Barbara S. Keehner, affectionately known as Barb, was born on September 11, 1941, in Decatur, Illinois. She began her journey in this world surrounded by the warmth of her family, and throughout her life, she became the heart of her own family unit.
A proud graduate of Pekin High School, Barb dedicated many years of her professional life to WXCL Radio...
William "Bill" Cole
Nov 19, 2025
William “Bill” Cole, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on November 19, 2025, in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Born on October 6, 1939, in LaGrange, Wyoming, Bill lived a life defined by kindness, dedication, and service; leaving behind memories that will forever be treasured by all who knew him.
Bill’s career was nothing short of commendable. He began his professional...
Vicente Soto IV
Nov 18, 2025
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Though you are gone, your light still shines.
Vicente Soto IV of Burns, Wyoming, passed away on November 18, 2025. He was born March 7, 1972, in Taft, Texas.
Vicente (also known as Tito) loved spending time with family and friends. He always left you laughing. He worked as a welder, carpenter and all around handyman. He was a jack of all...
