Obituary Listing

Bobby Wagner

Aug 27, 2021

Bobby L. Wagner, 87, of Cheyenne, Wyoming, formerly of Albin, Wyoming, passed away peacefully at his home on August 27, 2021 surrounded by his loving family.

Bobby was born July 12, 1934 in Augusta, Kansas, a son of the late Milo and Evelyn (Schilling) Wagner.

Bobby graduated from Torrington High School and served honorably in...

Robert Lechner

Aug 27, 2021

Robert A. Lechner, 87, of Cheyenne, Wyoming passed away Friday, August 27, 2021 at Life Care Center of Cheyenne.

Robert was born August 7, 1934 in Fargo, North Dakota, a son of the late Bertis H. and Ida G. (Thompson) Lechner.  He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Marion Lechner; his daughter, Nan Lechner;...

Joe Montoya

Aug 25, 2021

Joe Montoya, 81, of Cheyenne, Wyoming passed away suddenly on August 25, 2021 in Cheyenne.

Joe was born June 2, 1940 in Las Vegas, New Mexico, a son of the late Luis and Victoriana (Esquivel) Montoya.

A graveside service will be conducted on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at the Cheyenne National Cemetery. ...

Robert Brown

Aug 25, 2021

Robert D. “Bob” Brown, 78, of Cheyenne, Wyoming passed away August 25, 2021 at his home.

Bob was born July 20, 1943 in Wheatland, Wyoming, a son of the late John E. and Velma (Bussear) Brown.

Bob married Michelle J. Tietze on May 10, 1990, celebrating 31 years of marriage.  He worked as a truck...

Roberta "Jean" Petersen

Aug 25, 2021

Roberta “Jean” Petersen, 90, of Pine Bluffs, Wyoming passed away Wednesday afternoon, August 25, 2021 at the Davis Hospice Center.

Jean was born April 11, 1931 in Bushnell, Nebraska, a daughter of the late Max R. and Vivian Iva (Sisson) Higday.

Jean enjoyed caring for her home and her family while also assisting her husband’s...

Charles Edwards

Aug 25, 2021

Charlie, 63, passed away unexpectedly at his home on August 25, 2021 in Cheyenne, WY. He was born on February 9, 1958 in Casper, Wyoming to Charles Wilson Edwards Sr. and Peggy Jean Fruits (Max Leroy Fruits).

One of his greatest passions in life was bringing a rundown motor of any kind back to life, where he...

John "Jack" O'Brien

Aug 24, 2021

John “Jack” O’Brien, 93, of Cheyenne, Wyoming passed away August 24, 2021 two days shy of his 94th birthday after a brief stay at Davis Hospice Center.

Jack was born August 26, 1927 in Fargo, North Dakota to Maurice and Mary (Horan) O’Brien. He married Deloris Bott on February 14,1953 in Great Falls, Montana.

Jack...

Michael O'Neill

Aug 24, 2021

Michael Francis O’Neill, 77, of Cheyenne, Wyoming passed away at his home on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 surrounded by his loving family.

Michael was born March 4, 1944 in Sioux City, Nebraska to Bernard and Leona O’Neill.

Michael was a lifelong electrician and proud member of the IBEW 415.

Michael volunteered with the...

Patti Winkler

Aug 24, 2021

Patti Ann Winkler, 67, of Cheyenne, Wyoming passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2021 in Cheyenne.

Patti was born on January 10, 1954 in Cheyenne, Wyoming.

There are no services to be held at this time. Cremation is under the care of Schrader, Aragon and Jacoby Funeral Home, 2222 Russell Avenue, Cheyenne, Wyoming 82001.

Merrill Jensen

Aug 23, 2021

Merrill Nickie “Nick” Jensen, 78, of Cheyenne, Wyoming passed away on August 23, 2021 at the VA Medical Center surround by his loving family.

Nick was born May 27, 1943 in Price, Utah to Merrill G. Jensen and Lena (Rich) Jensen.  He married Stacy R. Farmer on September 21, 1968 in Orangeville, Utah. Their marriage was later...

Jane Couture

Aug 23, 2021

Jane Couture, 84, of Cheyenne passed away at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center.

She was born September 25, 1936 in Kanatak, Alaska to Fred and Lena Grindel.

There will be no services held at this time.

Cremation is under the care of Schrader, Aragon and Jacoby Funeral Home, 2222 Russell Avenue, Cheyenne, WY.

Delores Hockersmith

Aug 23, 2021

Delores Maxine “Nick” Hockersmith, 91, passed away August 23, 2021 near her home in Pine Bluffs, Wyoming.  She was born at the farm near Grover, Colorado on February 17, 1930. She was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church east of Grover, Colorado.

Nick attended one room country schools as a young girl, then later attended Grover High School...

Sonja Vines

Aug 21, 2021

Sonja Lynn (nee Borgen) Vines, of Cheyenne, Wyoming went to be with the Lord Saturday, August 21, 2021.

Sonja was born April 23, 1941 in Deer Lodge, Montana and was the beloved daughter of Fred and Floy (nee Caldwell) Borgen.  Sonja was raised by loving parents on a farm in Kalispell, Montana until she graduated with honors...

Amias Stewart

Aug 21, 2021

Amias Stewart of Cheyenne, Wyoming passed away Saturday, August 21, 2021 in Cheyenne.

Amias was born on January 9, 2021 in Cheyenne, Wyoming.

There are no services to be held at this time. Cremation is under the care of Schrader, Aragon and Jacoby Funeral Home, 2222 Russell Avenue, Cheyenne, Wyoming 82001.

Marvel McCraken

Aug 18, 2021

Marvel H. McCraken passed away August 18, 2021 in Cheyenne.

She was born September 30, 1934 to Carl and Frieda Haeker on her family’s farm about 10 miles outside of Alma, Nebraska.

Marvel attended a one-room schoolhouse and later high school in Alma, graduating at age 16 as class valedictorian. She was awarded a scholarship...

Roslyne "Roz" Kaufman

Aug 16, 2021

Roslyne “Roz” Kaufman, a well-known, active, and caring member of the Cheyenne community, passed away on Monday morning, August 16, 2021 in Cheyenne.

Roz was the eldest child of Dave and Minnie Wolf of Denver and Cheyenne, and the wife of George Kaufman, also an icon in the Cheyenne community and owner of Peoples Sporting Goods for...

Dr. Thor Hallingbye, M.D.

Aug 14, 2021

Dr. Thor Martin Seidman Hallingbye, MD, entered eternal life on August 14, 2021 surrounded by the majesty of the Wyoming wilderness that he loved so dearly.  His strength and spirit is carried on by his wife, Jenileah, and his unmatched warmth and passion shines so bright from his three children, Oskar (10), Karl (8) and Katelynne (6). We were blessed...

Jorge Gonzalez

Aug 14, 2021

Jorge L. Gonzalez, 45, of Cheyenne passed away August 14, 2021 in Cheyenne.

He was born December 18, 1975 in McAllen, TX to Cecilio and Maria de Jesus Gonzalez.  He married Desire Poutre on August 18, 1995 in McAllen.  He was direct Support Personnel for Bridges of Wyoming.

He is survived by his wife, Desire...

Mary "Berna/Bernie" Lovato

Aug 11, 2021

Mary "Berna/Bernie" Bernadetta Lovato, 54, of Cheyenne, Wyoming was born to Robert and Roma Lovato in Tacoma, Washington on Sunday, April 9, 1967, the 10th of 11 children. Having five older brothers and five sisters fostered her character as a charitable, dedicated, expressive, vivacious and zealous woman. Berna had an enthusiastic drive for all that she did, inspired by the lives of...

Mae Malinowski

Aug 10, 2021

Mae Ann (Bremseth) Malinowski, 71, of Encampment, Wyoming passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2021.

Mae was born May 31, 1950 in Columbus, Wisconsin, a  daughter of Dean and Geraldine (Davis) Bremseth.

Mae retired as an electronics assembly person for Woodward, Inc. in Fort Collins, Colorado.  Her many interests included doing puzzles, making rosaries and spending...