Obituary Listing

Linda Lou Wille

Linda Lou Wille

Feb 19, 2025

Linda (Brookes) Wille, 77, of Cheyenne passed away on February 19, 2025, at Davis Hospice Center in Cheyenne. 

She was born on January 23, 1948, in Springfield, Illinois and grew up living all over the globe following her father’s various duty stations in the Red Cross. In addition to starting her life in Illinois and graduating from high school in Webster...

Larry Leroy Lone

Larry Leroy Lone

Feb 18, 2025

Larry L. Lone (lllthefirst) was born on April 19, 1946 to Magnus and Esther Lone in Bemidji, MN. He was the youngest of 10 siblings and the only one born in a hospital. When he was age 5 the family moved to Englewood, CO where he attended school and graduated from Englewood High School. A short time after graduation Larry...

Betty Kay Green

Betty Kay Green

Feb 18, 2025

Betty Kay (Michelena) Green, 87, died peacefully on February 18, 2025. Betty Kay was born on July 22, 1937 in Buffalo,WY to Sebastian Michelena, a Basque immigrant sheep rancher from the Navarra province in Spain, and Anna (Kraen) Michelena. Betty Kay was the sixth child of twelve. Her siblings were Joe, Sabie, Kathleen, Jean, Martin, Santiago, Sebastian, Juaquin, Mary Louise,...

Marsha McCune

Marsha McCune

Feb 17, 2025

Marsha McCune, a beloved resident of Cheyenne, Wyoming, passed away on February 17, 2025, at the age of 74. Born on September 24, 1950, Marsha's life was one of dedication and warmth, leaving an indelible mark on all who had the pleasure of knowing her.

For an impressive 48 years, Marsha worked at Laramie County Community College (LCCC) as the head...

Loyola Valdez

Loyola Valdez

Feb 16, 2025

April 3, 1927 – February 16, 2025

Loyola (Lucero) Valdez, born on April 3, 1927, in Ledoux, NM, passed away on February 16, 2025, in Cheyenne, WY. She was the second-youngest of four children to Eduardo and Eugenia Lucero, yet the last surviving member of the Lucero siblings—outliving her beloved husband, Vialquin, by six years. From her mother, Eugenia, Loyola inherited...

Joshua Destefano

Joshua Destefano

Feb 15, 2025

Joshua passed away unexpectedly of a heart attack, February 15, 2025. Joshua was born in Incirlik, Turkey, U.S. Military Installation Base. He was a beautiful 9lbs 6oz baby boy. The joy of his parents. He grew up in Cheyenne, WY and was involved in baseball, wrestling and judo. He moved to Atlanta, Georgia to complete his schooling. He left behind...

Monty Daren Fertig

Monty Daren Fertig

Feb 13, 2025

The world lost a dear, sweet soul when our dear son, brother, uncle and friend, Monty Daren Fertig passed from this world in a house fire on February 13, 2025. He was a loved and cherished member of a large family which included his parents, siblings, nieces, nephews, grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. His life revolved around work and family....

Anthony Joseph Klissus III

Anthony Joseph Klissus III

Feb 11, 2025

Anthony Joseph Klissus III of Cheyenne passed away on February 11, 2025, in Cheyenne, Wyoming. He was born January 20, 1939 in La Crosse, Wisconsin.

Tony enlisted in the U. S. Navy in 1956. In September 1957 he married Joyce JoAnn Paddock in Lucedale, Mississippi and she joined him serving a successful 20-year Navy career.

Tony is survived by his son Anthony...

Vincent W. Bodiford

Vincent W. Bodiford

Feb 10, 2025

 Vincent W. Bodiford, 62, of Cheyenne, Wyoming beloved husband, father, and grandfather died suddenly on February 10, 2025. 

Vincent was born on September 4, 1962, to Jack Warren and Barbara Jane (Mavilia) Bodiford in Dallas, Texas. He was raised by his paternal Aunt and Uncle, John and Diane Tayloe, in Needles, California. There, he met his two greatest loves: his future...

Douglas George Shaginaw

Douglas George Shaginaw

Feb 9, 2025

Doug was born March 7, 1951, passing away February 9th, 2025. He served his country proudly in the US Navy before becoming a police officer in 1976 with the Chesterton Police Dept serving their community for 2 years, then becoming an officer with the Highland Polce department where he served for 20 more years. He eventually retired after 22 years...

Aaron William Moore

Aaron William Moore

Feb 9, 2025

Aaron Moore was a father, son, brother, and friend to many. Aaron passed peacefully surrounded by family in Denver, Colorado on February 9, 2025. Aaron was the son of Richard and Marilyn Moore, the father of two beautiful daughters Hannah and Madison Moore. Aaron was born on September 7, 1976 in Bloomington, Illinois. Aaron graduated from Rawlins High School in...

Linda Louise Herman

Linda Louise Herman

Feb 6, 2025

Linda Louise Herman, born on April 1, 1951, in Arnold, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2025, in Cheyenne, Wyoming, surrounded by family. She was known for her sweet nature, always thinking of ways to make others feel special and ensuring that everyone around her felt appreciated and loved. Linda's laughter and kindness will be deeply missed by all...

Amada Beatriz Skeens-Maez

Amada Beatriz Skeens-Maez

Feb 4, 2025

Ami Skeens-Maez, 82 of Cheyenne passed on Tuesday February 4, 2025. A full obituary will be posted when available. 

E. Patrick (Pat) Maher

E. Patrick (Pat) Maher

Feb 4, 2025

E. Patrick (Pat) Maher passed away on Tuesday, February 4 in Cheyenne, Wyoming.  He died peacefully at age 87 after a long and storied life. He is survived by daughters Heather (Sean), grandsons Ryan and Owen and Maura (Marcos), granddaughter Olive and brothers Mike and Tim. 

Pat had once coached boys basketball at St. Johns, Excelsior, Minnesota and was instrumental in...

Lanney D Ross

Lanney D Ross

Feb 4, 2025

Lanney D Ross, known also as LD, was born on December 21, 1943, in Eugene, Oregon. He passed away on February 4, 2025, in Cheyenne, Wyoming, leaving behind a legacy marked by dedication and versatility.

Throughout his career, Lanney was a skilled machinist and a dedicated industrial electrician for fifty years. His extensive experience also extended to gunsmithing, showcasing his remarkable...

Walter Riekstins

Walter Riekstins

Feb 2, 2025

Walter Riekstins, 77 of Cheyenne passed on Sunday February 2, 2025. He has been interred at Cheyenne National Cemetery. A full obituary will be posted when available. 

Gary Lewis Tisher

Gary Lewis Tisher

Feb 2, 2025

Gary Lewis Tisher was born April 5, 1949 to Lewis and Agnes (Rosten) Tisher in Britton, South Dakota, and passed away on February 2, 2025 at his home in Cheyenne, Wyoming. 

Gary grew up outside Britton. His days were busy on the farm, raising cattle and chickens and tending to the crops. In addition to 4-H and church activities, he played...

Lillian S. Corso

Lillian S. Corso

Feb 1, 2025

Lillian S. Corso, affectionately known as Lilly, was a vibrant spirit whose life touched the hearts of everyone she encountered. Born on November 6, 1938, in Holyoke, MA, Lilly lived a remarkable life marked by warmth, kindness, and an unwavering dedication to her family. She passed away on February 1, 2025, in Fort Myers, leaving behind a legacy of love...

Charles F Vanover Jr

Charles F Vanover Jr

Jan 31, 2025

Charles F. Vanover Jr., fondly known as "Chuck," passed away on January 31, 2025, at the Davis Hospice Center in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Born on December 23, 1934, in Ponca City, Oklahoma, Chuck's journey through life was marked by unwavering dedication to his family, community, and profession.

After obtaining a Bachelor's degree from Oklahoma State University and a Master’s degree from the...

Liv Charlotte Hanes

Liv Charlotte Hanes

Jan 31, 2025

Liv Charlotte Hanes, affectionately known as Omi, left this world on January 31, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family in Westminster, Colorado. Born in Schweidnitz, Germany, on January 10, 1943, Liv immigrated to the United States on January 23, 1959, at the age of sixteen. She graduated from Central High School in Cheyenne, Wyoming, in 1961, embracing her...