Donna Marie Nelson
TORRINGTON – Services for Donna Marie Nelson, 76, will be held at a later date.... more
Michael Martin Schaneman
DALLAS, TEXAS – Michael Martin Schaneman, long-time resident of Lake Dallas, passed away March 5, 2023, at the age of 72. Funeral services were held at the Mulkey-Mason Funeral Home in Lewisville on Saturday, March 11, 2023. A second celebration of life will take place in Torrington, Wyoming, in the late spring/early fall at a time and place to be determined. Cremation has taken place.... more
Jerry Lee Gorr
SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. – Jerry Lee Gorr, a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend left this life peacefully on March 10, 2023. His loving family and friends were by his side. ... more
Carl “Joe” Welte
LINGLE – Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for Carl “Joe” Welte, 77, at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 16, 2023, at Saint Rose Catholic Church with Father Dan Kostelc officiating. Burial will follow in the Hillcrest Cemetery in Lingle. ... more
Donna Beth Downer
TORRINGTON – Donna Beth Downer, 93, died Monday, Feb. 27, 2023, surrounded by loving friends at Community Hospital in Torrington.... more
Freddie Ray Banta
TORRINGTON – Freddie Ray Banta was born on April 27, 1935, and passed away on Feb. 27, 2023. ... more
Shirley Irene (Pugsley) Farrell
TORRINGTON – Shirley Irene (Pugsley) Farrell, 86, passed away at her home on Feb. 20, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27, at the First Congregational Church with Pastor Matt Gordon officiating. Burial will take place in the Valley View Cemetery. The casket will open at the church one hour prior to services.... more
Russell Clair Marlatt
CHEYENNE – Russell Clair Marlatt, 74, died on Feb. 19, 2023, in Cheyenne. A memorial service will be held in Torrington at Colyer Funeral Home at 10 a.m. on Friday, March 3, 2023. Cremation has taken place and donations can be made to the North Christian Church of Cheyenne or Evangelical Free Church of Cheyenne. ... more
Yolanda “Yoli” Juarez
TORRINGTON – Mass of Christian Burial for Yolanda Juarez, 56, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 17, 2023, at Saint Rose Catholic Church with Father Ray Moss officiating. Burial will follow in the Valley View Cemetery.... more
Sydney Carole Johnson
TORRINGTON – Memorial services for Sydney Carole Johnson, 69, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, at All Saints Episcopal Church with Reverend Diane Carleton officiating. Sydney died at her home on Feb. 9, 2023, and cremation has taken place. Memorials may be given to the All Saints Community Garden. Arrangements are by the Colyer Funeral Home and condolences may be sent to www.colyerfuneralhome.com. ... more
Marlan “Mutts” King
GUERNSEY – Marlan “Mutts” King greeted his heavenly family Friday evening Feb. 10, 2023, at home in Guernsey, surrounded by his wife, kids, and extended family. He loved his job at the Sunrise mine and would talk to anyone about it for hours. He enjoyed elk hunting in Jackson in the winter and fishing in Snowy Range during the summer. He spent his retirement time running a scrap metal business and helping people tear down and discard stuff. He believed in the old fashion style of helping friends and family with no expectation of anything in return. He loved his family very much and would do anything for them. ... more
Anabeth Sparks James
LOVLEAND, Colo. – Anabeth Sparks James passed away with her family by her side at home in Loveland on Feb. 8, 2023. She was born on Dec. 7, 1933, in Torrington, Wyoming to Earl Grant and Analeta (Lawhead) Sparks. ... more
Marlan “Mutts” King
GUERNSEY – Marlan “Mutts” King greeted his heavenly family Friday evening Feb. 10, 2023, at home in Guernsey, surrounded by his wife, kids and extended family. He loved his job at the Sunrise mine and would talk to anyone about it for hours. He enjoyed elk hunting in Jackson in the winter and fishing in Snowy Range during the summer. He spent his retirement time running a scrap metal business and helping people tear down and discard stuff. He believed in the old-fashioned style of helping friends and family with no expectation of anything in return. He loved his family very much and would do anything for them. ... more
Ricky Dean Rinehart
TORRINGTON – Ricky Dean Rinehart, 72, passed away peacefully on Feb. 13, 2023 at Community Hospital. Rick was born April 19, 1950, in Torrington. He is survived by his wife Paula; brother Tab and Angie of Torrington; and numerous nieces and nephews; great nieces and nephews; and one great-great-niece. He was preceded in death by his parents Elmer and Dorothy; a brother Bruce; and a nephew Christopher Leake. ... more
David “Davey” Ray Parkin
WHEATLAND – “What a surprise!” may have been the first words to reach newborn Davey Parkin’s ears. He had a brand-new brother, Donny who had just been born eight minutes before, and most believed the “birthing” was done—even though his mother had been big as a house for quite a while.... more
Daniel “Danny” Charles Parkin
WHEATLAND – “Omigosh, there’s another one!” was the announcement that Danny Parkin was about to make his arrival into the world. While all available Torrington hospital staff were attending to his two older brothers-Donny, 16 minutes older, and Davey, eight minutes older, a young nurse’s aide was the first to notice that there was another baby coming also.... more
Roy Leon Sanches
LYMAN, Neb. – Roy Leon Sanches, age 53, of Lyman, passed away Feb. 5, 2023, at Regional West Medical Center. Burial of the urn will take place at a later date. Fond memories and online condolences may be left at www.dugankramer.com... more
Patricia Jean (Miskimins) Dalton
LAGRANGE – Patricia Jean Dalton (née Miskimins), was born near LaGrange on March 4,1938, to Robert and Chattie Sweaney Miskimins. She passed away in Torrington on Feb. 5, 2023.... more
Robert “Bob” Otero
TORRINGTON – Mass of Christian Burial for Robert “Bob” Otero. 73, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 10, 2023, at Saint Rose Catholic Church with Fathers Dan Kostelc and Ray Moss officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in the Valley View Cemetery.... more
Janet “Jan” Pursley
CASSELBERRY, Fla. – Janet “Jan” Pursley, 85, of Casselberry, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023, at home surrounded by her family members. For full obituary please visit dignitymemorial.com.... more
James “Jim” Neil Glover
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Jim was born Nov. 22, 1941, at Lamar to Dr. George N. and Marine K. Glover. He moved with his parents to Torrington, Wyoming shortly thereafter. He grew up there and graduated from Torrington High School in 1960.... more
Steve Schneider
TORRINGTON – On Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023, Steve Schneider, 53, a loving husband and father, passed away after a hard-fought battle with cancer.... more
Jack Kappeler
CHEYENNE – Jack Kappeler, 78, passed away on Jan. 30, 2023. He was born in Dayton, Ohio, but lived most of his life in Wyoming. ... more
Billy "Bill" B. Marsh
TORRINGTON – Billy “Bill” B. Marsh died Jan. 28, 2023, in Torrington. He was 87 years old. The youngest of 10 children, Bill was born on March 24, 1935, in Alliance, Nebraska to parents Lee and Josephine (Donovan) Marsh. His five sisters and four brothers all predeceased him.... more
Stanley “Smokey” Duane Willadsen
TORRINGTON – A Celebration of Life for Stanley “Smokey” Duane Willadsen, 85, will be held at East Gate Baptist Church in Torrington on Feb. 4, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Smokey received his wings on Dec. 7, 2022, at Chimney Rock Villa in Bayard, Nebraska and at his request cremation has taken place. In lieu flowers the family requests donations be made to East Gate Baptist Church. Private family burial will take place at a later date. The Colyer Funeral Home assisted the family with the cremation arrangements.... more
William Dean Flock
LARAMIE – William Dean Flock, 86, of Laramie, passed away on Tuesday, Jan.24, at Ivinson Memorial Hospital in Laramie. ... more
James Addison York
TORRINGTON – James Addison York, 78, died Jan. 28, 2023, at home with his family by his side.... more
Linda Lou Dunn
FORT LARAMIE – Memorial services for Linda Lou Dunn will be held at a later date. Linda died at her home in Fort Laramie on Jan. 17, 2023. Cremation has taken place. She was born Sept. 30, 1945, in Torrington. The Colyer Funeral Home assisted the family with the cremation arrangements. ... more
Roland Leroy Marlatt
TORRINGTON – Memorial graveside services for Roland Leroy Marlatt, 94, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27, 2023 at the Valley View Cemetery with Reverend Bruce McBurney officiating. Roland died Jan. 18, 2023 at Goshen Healthcare Community and cremation has taken place. Memorials may be given to the Disabled American Veterans. Arrangements are by the Colyer Funeral Home and condolences may be sent to www.colyerfuneralhome.com.... more
Dianna Lynn Evans
WHEATLAND – Memorial services for Dianna Lynn Evans, 73, will be held Jan. 26, 2023, at 1 p.m. at the Colyer Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Marty Rostad officiating. Burial of the ashes will be held at the Wheatland cemetery immediately following the service.... more
Helen Maxine (Pittman) Briggs
MITCHELL, Neb. – Helen M. Briggs, 91, of Mitchell, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023, at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff. Her funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023, at the Mitchell Methodist Church with Tom Youngquist officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Morrill. It is respectfully requested that in lieu of any flowers, memorials in Helen’s honor be made in care of the Morrill Mall Ladies or the Happy Hour Club. Online condolences may be made by viewing Helen’s memorial page at www.bridgmanfuneralhome.com. Bridgman Funeral Home in Scottsbluff is entrusted with arrangements. ... more
Richard “Bud” E. Watson
TORRINGTON – Richard “Bud” E. Watson, 86, of Torrington, passed away surrounded by his four children on Sunday, Jan. 15. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will be held on Friday, Jan. 20, 2 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Torrington. ... more
Vincent David Luoma
GUERNSEY – Vincent David Luoma 13 of Divide, Colorado passed away on Dec. 10, 2022 at his great grandparents' home in Salida, Colorado.... more
Elsie Mae Cofer
OTTUMWA, Iowa – Elsie Mae Cofer, 86, of Ottumwa, died at 4:30 a.m. Jan. 12, 2023 at Vista Woods Care Center.... more
Elmer Schaffer
TORRINGTON – Memorial services for Elmer Schaffer, 89, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023 at the Hawk Springs Community Building. Elmer died peacefully at his home on Dec. 22, 2022. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to the Hawk Springs Fire Department or the Hawk Springs Church. Arrangements are by the Colyer Funeral Home and condolences may be sent to www.colyerfuneralhome.com. ... more
Keith Utah Henry
TORRINGTON – Keith Utah Henry, 58, of Torrington, sadly passed on from this life in December 2022 from natural causes. ... more
Marlene Valine Wagner
LINGLE – Marlene Valine Wagner, 88, died Jan. 3, 2023, at the Goshen Care Center in Torrington. Memorial services will be held in the summer of 2023 in Lingle. Arrangements are under the direction of the Colyer Funeral Home and friends may send their condolences to the family at www.colyerfuneralhome.com. Cremation has taken place.... more
Orvin Gene Barkman
TORRINGTON – Orvin, 81, passed away peacefully at home after his battle with cancer. A celebration of life will be announced and held at a later date. ... more
Larry Gene Dockins
TORRINGTON – Larry Gene Dockins, 83, gained his angel wings Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2023, at the Torrington Community Hospital, surrounded by his family. A memorial service, with full military honors, will be held Tuesday, Jan. 10, at Lifeway church in Torrington with Pastor Marty Rostad officiating. ... more
Charlotte L. Wiand
TORRINGTON – On Saturday, Jan. 7, Charlotte L. Wiand left to join those who had preceded her. Charlotte was born Nov. 11, 1922; born on what was known as Armistice Day and lived through a changing world. ... more
Violet M. Greenwald
TORRINGTON – Funeral services for Violet M. Greenwald, 94, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023 at Our Savior Lutheran Church with Pastor Scott Firminhac officiating. Burial will follow in the Valley View Cemetery. ... more
Dale Elmer Banta
TORRINGTON – Funeral services for Dale Elmer Banta, 78, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 30, 2022 at the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Torrington, Wyoming. Dale died Dec. 22, 2022 at Torrington Community Hospital.... more
Larry Grimes
TORRINGTON – Larry Grimes, 70, born in Hays, Kansas on April 19, 1952, passed away in his sleep at his home in Torrington on Friday, Dec. 16. ... more
Delores Ann (Wallace) Rezendes
TORRINGTON – Delores Ann (Wallace) Rezendes went to be with her Lord and savior Saturday, Dec. 17 at her home in Torrington at the age of 76. ... more
Scott David Elder
LONE TREE CANYON – A Celebration of Life for Scott David Elder, 68, will be held in Lone Tree Canyon in May 2023. ... more
Barbara Gail Kuxhausen
TORRINGTON – Barbara Gail Kuxhausen, 80, of Buna, Texas, died Friday, Dec. 16, 2022. She was born on Aug. 16, 1942, in Torrington, to Helen Francis Leavitt and Robert Perry Robbins.... more
Shirley Jean France
TORRINGTON – Memorial services for Shirley Jean France, 93, will be held at a later date. Shirley died Dec. 11, 2022 at Goshen Healthcare Community and cremation has taken place. ... more
Todd Leach
MONUMENT, Colo. – Todd passed away unexpectedly at his home in Monument on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022. Born in Brush on May 24, 1978, he was preceded in death by his father, Harry Richard "Dick" Leach. ... more
Roger Val Meier
TORRINGTON – Memorial Service for Roger V. Meier will be Friday, Dec. 16, 2022 at the First Congregational Church in Torrington at 3 p.m. The Church is located at 2102 East E Street, Torrington, WY, 82240. Memorials may be given in remembrance of Roger to the First Congregational Church. Thank you to the Pier Funeral Home in Lusk for assisting with the arrangements.... more
Stanley Duane Wiladsen
TORRINGTON – Memorial services for Stanley Duane Willadsen, 85, will be held at a later date. Stan died Dec. 7, 2022 at Chimney Rock Villa in Bayard, Nebraska.... more
Lynne Lucia (Bornemann) Thomas
RIVERTON, Utah – Lynne Lucia (Bornemann) Thomas was born to Rev. William H. Bornemann and Leona Borneman in Torrington, Wyoming on Oct. 4, 1947. She died Nov. 20, 2022 in Riverton.... more
Alton “Joe” Paul White
TORRINGTON – Joe White passed away peacefully on Nov. 16, 2022. He was 70 years old. Joe was born on Sept. 29, 1952 in Everett, Washington. His parents were Alton and Margaret Burden.... more
Wayne Orville Birkley
TORRINGTON – Memorial service and celebration of life service for Wayne Orville Birkley, 88, will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Lifeway Church in Torrington, with Pastor Jeff Robinson officiating. Wayne passed December 5, 2022, in his sleep at his home.... more
Lois A. Coleman
HAWK SPRINGS – Lois A. Coleman of Hawk Springs passed away on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022 at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. ... more
Alton “Joe” Paul White
TORRINGTON – Joe White passed away peacefully on Nov. 16, 2022. He was 70 years old. Joe was born on Sept. 29, 1952 in Everett, Washington. His parents were Alton and Margaret Burden.... more
Dr. David Cruickshank
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Dr. David Cruickshank, 66, died Dec. 1, 2022, in Colorado Springs. Dr. Cruickshank was born on Dec. 30, 1955, in Oshkosh, Nebraska. ... more
Maxine Marie Hess Foster Hackleman
Maxine Marie Hess Foster Hackleman took her final trip on Dec. 3, 2022, when she joined her Savior and her family who proceeded her in death. ... more
Conrad Fritzler
TORRINGTON – Funeral services for Conrad Fritzler Jr., 96, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 9, 2022 at the Colyer Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Gary Flom officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in the Valley View Cemetery. Conrad died Nov. 30, 2022 at Torrington Community Hospital. ... more
Mary McBroom
WRIGHT CITY, Mo. – Mary (Guion) McBroom of Wright City passed away peacefully on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022 at her home, with her family at her side. She was born on Dec. 10, 1939 in Vicksburg, Mississippi, to the late Lee and Katie (Davidson) Guion. Mary had reached the age of 82 years.... more
Sally Sue Welte
TORRINGTON – Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for Sally Sue Welte, 74, at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9, 2022 at Saint Rose Catholic Church with Father Dan Kostelc officiating. ... more
Ruth Ann Yinger
TORRINGTON – Ruth Ann Yinger finished her earthly pilgrimage on Nov. 25 at the age of 89 years.... more
Keith Owen Perry
LINGLE – Memorial Services for Keith Owen Perry, 94, will be held Dec. 5, 2022, at 1:30 p.m. at North Hills Baptist Church in Lingle, with Pastor David Anderson officiating. ... more
Rebecca Susan Deen
TORRINGTON – Memorial services for Rebecca Susan Deen, 52, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, December 2, 2022 at the Colyer Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Matt Gordon officiating. ... more
Beverley Faye Yeik
TORRINGTON – Funeral services for Beverley Faye Yeik, 92, will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, December 1, 2022 at the United Methodist Church with Reverend Jeff Wayland officiating. Burial will follow in the Valley View Cemetery. ... more
Erika Alisia Cortez
TORRINGTON – Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for Erika Alisia Cortez, 31, at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 26, 2002 at the Riverside Church of Christ with Father Ray Moss officiating. Burial will follow in the Valley View Cemetery. ... more
Richard “Dick” Shelby Schutt
LINGLE – Richard “Dick” Shelby Schutt, 88, of Lingle, passed away Sunday, Nov. 13 at the Goshen Care Center in Torrington. He was born on July 25, 1934, in Torrington, to parents Mary (Moffott) Schutt and Fred Schutt.... more
Elizabeth “Lizzie” Vanderpeol Yaden
LAKEWOOD, Colo. – Elizabeth “Lizzie” Vanderpoel Yaden, 41, died on October 31, 2022 at the hospital in Lakewood. She was born in Torrington, Wyoming in 1981 to Philip and Rebecca Vanderpoel. She graduated from Torrington High School and served as Prom Queen and Class President. ... more
Harold Smith
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana – Former Torrington resident, Fr. Harold Smith, died in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Nov. 2, 2022. He was Rector of All Saint’s Episcopal Church in Torrington from 1991-1995 and directed the College Community Choir and taught philosophy at Eastern Wyoming College during his tenure as Rector. ... more
N. Lavonne Ward
LAGRANGE – Funeral services for N. Lavonne Ward, 86, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, November 18, 2022 at Frontier School of the Bible in LaGrange. Burial will follow in the LaGrange Cemetery. ... more
Donna Mary Miller
TORRINGTON – Donna Mary Miller, 76, passed away suddenly Nov. 1, 2022. She was proceeded in death by her parents, LeRoy and Mary Bunning, three brothers, Don Pickinpaugh, Chuck Bunning and Lynn Bunning.... more
Florance E. Haug
TORRINGTON – Florance E. Haug, 91, of Torrington, died on Saturday, November 12, 2022. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at the Kimball Presbyterian Church with Pastor Alan Foutz officiating. ... more
Tammy Lynne Nickel
TORRINGTON – Tammy Lynne Nickel, age 58, of Torrington, passed away on Sept. 19, 2022, at Scottsbluff Regional Medical Center in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. ... more
Robert Huper Jr.
TORRINGTON – Memorial Services for Robert Huper Jr., 78, will be held at the Colyer Funeral Home Chapel in Torrington on November 19, 2022 at 10 a.m. with Pastor Michael Clement officiating. Robert died in Moorhead, Minnesota on October 20, 2022, and cremation has taken place. A private family burial will take place at a later date.... more
Monty Dean Clutter
DOUGLAS – Funeral services for Monty Dean Clutter, 76, will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022 at the Gorman Funeral Homes – Converse Chapel in Douglas with Pastor Tim Millikin officiating.... more
Elizabeth Jean Vanderpoel Yaden
TORRINGTON – Elizabeth Jean (Vanderpoel) Yaden passed away Oct. 31, 2022. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. at the Vanderpoel farm, 5612 Road 53, Torrington.... more
Una Mae Paules
TORRINGTON – Memorial services for Una Mae Paules, 83, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, November 10, 2022 at theFort Laramie Presbyterian Church. Burial will follow in the Fort Laramie Cemetery. Una died at Goshen Healthcare Community on October 31, 2022 and cremation has taken place. Memorials may be given to the Fort Laramie Presbyterian Church. Arrangements are by the Colyer Funeral Home and condolences may be sent to www.colyerfuneralhome.com.... more
Beverly Carolyn Altmaier
TORRINGTON – No services are planned for Beverly Carolyn Altmaier, 83, who died at her home on October 29, 2022. Cremation has taken place. Beverly was born July 31, 1939 in Burley, Idaho. The Colyer Funeral Home assisted the family with the cremation arrangements. Condolences may be sent to www.colyerfuneralhome.com. ... more
Robert “Bob” Willard
TORRINGTON – Robert “Bob” Willard passed away Oct. 20, 2022. He was the former mayor of Yoder, former janitor at the Yoder school and was the pastor at Torrington’s Seventh Day Adventist Church.... more
Lupe M. Dominguez
TORRINGTON – Mass of Christian Burial for Lupe M. Dominguez, 78, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 4, 2022 at Saint Rose Catholic Church with Father Ray Moss officiating. Burial will follow in the Valley View Cemetery. Lupe died at her home on Nov. 1, 2022. A Rosary will be recited on Thursday at 6 p.m. at the church. ... more
Lori Clarice (Lay) Niemeyer
WONDER LAKE, Ill. – Lori Clarice (Lay) Niemeyer, age 62 of Wonder Lake, passed away Sept. 10, 2022. She was born on June 23, 1960, in Torrington, Wyoming, to Randall Douglas and Helen Clarice (Hirz) Lay. She met Theodore Michael Niemeyer in August of 1981 in Wyoming, and married him on July 16, 1983, in Our Savior Lutheran Church in Torrington.... more
Duane “Ike” M. Lively
TORRINGTON – Duane “Ike” M. Lively, 81, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021 at Torrington Community Hospital. ... more
Lillian C. Day
Funeral services for Lillian C. Day, 96, will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 9, 2018, at the Colyer Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Don Mathis officiating. Burial will follow in the Caldwell Cemetery near Lyman, Neb.... more
