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  • Melvin Ray Pierce

    Apr 11, 2024

    Melvin Ray Pierce, 71, suddenly passed away at his Worland home on April 3, 2024. Mel was born in Alliance, Nebraska on February 26, 1953, one of seventeen children born to Milford Howard and Alice Flossie (Hammer) Pierce. During his childhood, he used to spend his summers at his grandparents' house in Bellmont, Nebraska, where he worked at their farm and helped with chores. He was a mischievous kid who loved to engage in lots of antics. Hunting and fishing were his favorite pastimes, and he enj... Full story

  • Bonnie Faye Hefenieder

    Apr 11, 2024

    Bonnie Faye (Kelly) Hefenieder died April 7, 2024, in Worland, Wyoming. She was born January 27, 1943, in Hamilton, Montana to Samuel and Nellie Dean (Warford) Kelly. The family moved to a farm northwest of Worland, Wyoming. She grew up near Worland and graduated from Worland High School in 1961. Bonnie married William (Bill) Hefenieder on August 20, 1961. They made their home northeast of Worland on Washakie Ten Road, where they farmed and fed cattle. She supported Bill in the farming... Full story

  • William "Bill" Balwick Bargeron

    Apr 11, 2024

    William "Bill" Balwick Bargeron, 78, passed away April 2, 2024 at the Worland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Bill was born in Oakland, California on October 20, 1945, the only child born to Russell Colton Waibel and Nadine Marie Balwick. He was soon adopted by Virgil Sutton Bargeron. He was raised in Castro Valley, California. Following his high school graduation, he attended Chabot Jr. College during its short duration in Santa Leandro, California. Bill served his country in the United... Full story

  • Terece (Teri) J. Fritzler

    Apr 11, 2024

    Terece (Teri) J. Fritzler went to be with her Heavenly Father on April 2, 2024. She passed peacefully at her home in Buffalo, WY. Teri was born in Worland, WY on September 11, 1963, to Robert H. and Kay (Young) Fritzler. She graduated from Worland High School and continued her education to become a Registered Nurse. She was a very kind, caring, loving person who from a young age gave herself to the service and care of others and would go out of her way to do so. She specialized in many varied fi... Full story

  • Carrie Ann Wyper

    Apr 4, 2024

    Carrie Ann Wyper, 52, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Ten Sleep on January 9, 2024. Carrie was born on June 16, 1971 in Arcadia, California. Graveside services will be 1 p.m., Sunday, April 7, 2024 at the Ten Sleep Cemetery.... Full story

  • William "Bill" Balwick Bargeron

    Apr 4, 2024

    William "Bill" Balwick Bargeron, 78, passed away April 2, 2024 at the Worland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Bill was born in Oakland, California on October 20, 1945, the only child born to Russell Colton Waibel and Nadine Marie Balwick. He was soon adopted by Virgil Sutton Bargeron. He was raised in Castro Valley, California. Following his high school graduation, he attended Chabot Jr. College during its short duration in Santa Leandro, California. Bill served his country in the United... Full story

  • Julie Ann Molina

    Apr 4, 2024

    Julie Ann Molina, 61, went to be with her Lord and Savior in the early morning hours of March 30, 2024 in Coeur D'Alene, Idaho after a long, hard-fought battle. Julie was born on July 2, 1962, in Worland, Wyoming, the second child born to Fidel S. and Priscilla (Leyva) Molina. Independent and trustworthy, Julie was known for her kindness and willingness to help others in need throughout her life. Generations of children and adults alike sought out "Aunt Julie's" house as the place to be. With... Full story

  • Leza Michelle (Wages) Ries

    Mar 28, 2024

    Leza Michelle (Wages) Ries, 55, of Larsen, Wisconsin, stepped into the healing arms of Jesus on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, after a four-year battle with cancer. Leza was born to James O. Wages Sr. and Leomi K. (Rentz) Wages on August 29, 1968, in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Leza grew up in Worland, WY with her 3 younger siblings. She was active growing up in Girl Scouts, 4-H, FFA, and the Worland Methodist Church. Many precious memories of the county fair with her various animals, fishing at Meadowlark,... Full story

  • Bruce Harvey Garretson

    Mar 28, 2024

    Bruce "Gary" Harvey Garretson, 74, passed away peacefully at the University of Colorado Hospital on March 25, 2024 surrounded by his three loving children. Gary, as he was known to his family and friends, was an energetic, selfless, fun-loving man with a big smile and an infectious laugh. He had a love for action and adventure and was often found taking a scenic motorcycle ride, shooting guns in the hills, watching one of his favorite karate movies, showing a stranger a magic trick, doing... Full story

  • Don A Schlaf

    Mar 28, 2024

    Don A Schlaf, 85 of Cody, WY died in Hospice January 19, 2024. He was born October 13, 1938 in Greybull, WY and live all but the last 13 years in Burlington, on his family owned and operated farm. He graduated from Burlington High School in 1956 and went to CSU for only a short time; being needed back home helping with the livestock and farming, but his true love was always flying. Don A was a volunteer EMT and Fireman for the Burlington Fire Department He is survived by his wife Norma of 63... Full story

  • Grace Nelson

    Mar 21, 2024

    Grace L. Snyder-Nelson went home to her Jesus on March 14, 2024, after many years of sharing her special love, acceptance, sweet smile and "I love you's" in sign language. Grace was born in Worland, Wyoming on July 12, 1960, to Henry Lincoln "Hank" and Anella Rae (Currence) Snyder. She spent her early years in Worland. The family moved to Casper where Grace and her brother, Ralph, could receive special schooling for children with disabilities at Wood's School. Both Ralph and Grace were born... Full story

  • Eugene John Leone

    Mar 21, 2024

    Eugene John Leone, age 75, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2024, at Mountain View VA Medical Center in Sheridan, Wyoming. Gene was born in Detroit, Michigan on September 14, 1948, to Eugene and Betty (Konecny) Leone. A short time after his birth, the family moved across the country to Southern California, where he grew up in Orange County. Shortly after graduating from high school, he enlisted in the United States Army, serving two tours in Vietnam. Upon leaving the Army, he attended Orange... Full story

  • Rick Warneke

    Mar 14, 2024

    Ricky John Warneke aka Rick aka Scratch, passed away at his home in Texas Sunday, March 3rd, 2024, from brain cancer. Rick was born to Norman and Ruth Warneke on January 26th, 1953, in Lewistown, Montana. When Norm and Ruth moved to Oregon, Rick finished high school at Crane Union High School which is a public boarding school in Eastern Oregon. After high school, Rick took various jobs and rodeoed across the pacific northwest eventually being recruited to ride bareback horses and team rope for... Full story

  • Marion (Betty) Elizabeth Jablin

    Mar 14, 2024

    Marion (Betty) Elizabeth Jablin (Busch) was born on December 31st, 1940 in Worland, Wyoming, and passed away on March 5th, 2024 at the age of 83. She was raised in Worland, helping her parents work the farm along with her brothers. She attended Worland schools and graduated from Worland High in 1959. She then attended the University of Wyoming, majoring in medical technology. While attending UW, she met the love of her life, Michael (Mike) Jablin. They were married on June 14th, 1964, in... Full story

  • Eugene Anderson Whitlock

    Mar 7, 2024

    Eugene Anderson Whitlock, age 95 passed away peacefully on March 3, 2024, at Worland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. He was born June 29, 1928, in Worland, Wyoming, the fourth child of Andrew and Ludina (Anderson) Whitlock. He had five siblings, Virginia, Glen, Ira, Jerry, and Sharon. Gene worked at the creamery as a young boy and drove the creamery truck. He bought his own clothes by the age of ten and had a paper route for years. Gene sang at an early age, and was in the mixed chorus and... Full story

  • Lewis M. McMillen

    Mar 7, 2024

    Lewis M. McMillen, 81, passed away at the Wyoming Retirement Center in Basin, on Feb. 27, 2024. He was born in Fromberg, Montana, on August 13, 1942. No services are planned at this time.... Full story

  • Philip James Mills

    Feb 29, 2024

    Philip James Mills, 89, passed away at Worland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center on February 25, 2024 with his loving wife by his side. Phil was born on December 12, 1934, in Napa, California to Edward Elmer and Emily (Boniguso) Mills. He and his sister, Joan, were tragically orphaned at a very young age. He was separated from his sister, whom he dearly loved, as he was raised in Finly, California by their paternal grandmother, Goldie Mills. Joan was sent to their maternal grandmother,... Full story

  • Dennis David Schmidt

    Feb 29, 2024

    Dennis David Schmidt, 66, passed away suddenly on Saturday, February 24, 2024 in Meeteetse, Wyoming. Dennis was born on May 25, 1957 in Kearney, Nebraska to Donnie Dean Schmidt and Betty Jane Banks. He grew up in Gibbon, Nebraska working on the family farm until he was nine, when they moved to Meeteetse, Wyoming. Even as a child, he was always busy helping others and enjoyed going to church with his family. While in Meeteetse, he worked on the family ranch and the Sunshine Ranch. He graduated... Full story

  • Gerald Phillip Welfl

    Feb 22, 2024

    Gerald Phillip Welfl passed away peacefully on February 12th, 2024, at the Good Samaritan Center in De Smet, SD. Service was Feb. 16 at the United Methodist Church, DeSmet. Interment at Black Hills National Cemetery at a later date. Gerald (Jerry) was born October 14th, 1934 to Lawerance and Nina Welfl in Phillip, SD. After graduating high school in Springfield, SD, Jerry enlisted in the United States Army for 3 years. On August 19th, 1956, Jerry married the love of his life Helen Griffith.... Full story

  • Donna Lee Moberly

    Feb 22, 2024

    Donna Lee (Bruce) Moberly, 90, passed away at her home on February 17, 2024, surrounded by her beloved family. Donna was born on September 8, 1933, in Cody, Wyoming, the only child born to William Gerald and Alma Mary (Campbell) Bruce. They later adopted Michael James, giving Donna her only brother. The family moved to Greybull, Wyoming, where she attended school, graduating from Greybull High School in 1951. She married Harry Richard Moberly on September 23, 1950, in Red Lodge, Montana. The... Full story

  • Tracy Joe Kern

    Feb 22, 2024

    Tracy Joe Kern, 51, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on February 16, 2024 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born on April 26, 1972 to Harvey Duane and Helen (Pantoja) Kern in Hardin, Montana. He moved to Worland when he was 15 years old. Tracy finished the school of hard knocks and earned his GED in 1990. Tracy's career in the oil field began just after getting his GED, where he displayed dedication and expertise. After a night on the town, Tracy met Doris at... Full story

  • Charles (Chuck) Arthur Hooper

    Feb 15, 2024

    Charles (Chuck) Arthur Hooper passed away peacefully on Jan. 26, 2024, in Billings, Montana. Chuck was born on Nov. 18, 1951 in Worland, Wyoming. His ashes will be spread at Ten Sleep Creek in Wyoming, per Chuck’s wishes.... Full story

  • Garret Immesoete

    Feb 15, 2024

    Garret Immesoete passed away on February 6, 2024 from pulmonary amyloidosis at St Vincent Hospital in Billings, Montana, surrounded by his family. Garret was thrust upon the world on November 16, 1945 in Lusk Wyoming. He was born to William and Hellen (Renz) Immesoete of Van Tassel Wyoming. He was the middle child of three kids, an older sister Janet and a younger sister Cheryl. Garret grew up on the family ranch raising chickens, cattle, sheep, and growing potatoes and grass hay. He attended... Full story

  • Lyn Douglas Steichen

    Feb 15, 2024

    Lyn Douglas Steichen, 56, passed away on February 6, 2024 after a courageous battle with adenoid carcinoma. Lyn was diagnosed in December 2023 and given only 2 weeks to live. His story wasn't finished though, he fought for two months, and was able to enjoy the holiday season and New Year with his loving wife. Born on October 18, 1967, in Wessington Springs, South Dakota, Lyn was the beloved son of Edward Joseph and Delores Jane (Murphy) Steichen. Growing up as the youngest of eight siblings on... Full story

  • Claudia Ann Nielson

    Feb 8, 2024

    Claudia Ann Sorenson Nielson, 78, passed away at her home in Worland, Wyoming on February 3, 2024 after a long battle with lymphoma. Claudia was born on December 4, 1945 to Peter Jay Sorenson and Jeanette (Hanks) Sorenson in Salt Lake City, Utah. She graduated from West High School in Salt Lake City and then attended Brigham Young University. There she met her husband, Bruce Nielson. They were married in August 1967 and became parents to two perfect and two decent children. Claudia was her... Full story

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