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Carl Mirich passed away at his home on May 13, 2019, after battling for several years with pulmonary and cardiac health complications. Carl was born October 10, 1941, at his grandparent's home in Upton, WY, to Geraldine and Steven Mirich. He was... Full story

Arlyce Gimbel, 77, Eureka, SD, died Sunday, May 12, 2019 at the Avera Eureka Healthcare Center. Graveside services was at Hoffnungstal Cemetery near Eureka led by Pastor Ryan Gage. Arlyce Mae Jeschke, daughter of Golda (Semmler) and Reuben Jeschke,... Full story

Funeral service for Robert L. Dillinger was Thursday, May 16, 2019 at the First Presbyterian Church in Gillette, WY. Pastor Clint Pickrel officiated with burial that followed in Mt. Pisgah Cemetery. A luncheon followed at Ruff's Bar in Rozet, WY.... Full story

Betty Marilyn Cundy joined her everlasting Father on March 19, 2019, at the age of 82 years. Betty was born on May 28, 1936 at Sundance, Crook County, Wyoming as the daughter of James Burney and Enid Alice (Wilson) Frisbee. Betty joined an older... Full story

Freida Wilma Dent, 94, was granted her angel wings on April 19, 2019, at the Crook County Medical Facility after complications from a surgery on March 12, 2019. Freida was born September 26, 1924, to Olga T (Gall) Gali and Anton Gali in Powder River... Full story

Nancy A. Powell, 97 of Spearfish, SD, passed away on April 30, 2019 at Regional Health Senior Care in Sturgis.  She was born to John and Maude Garhart on March 23, 1922 in Denver, Colorado. Growing up in Spearfish, she graduated from Spearfish High... Full story

Dorothy “Dottie” (Dennis, Fall) Soule, 82 years old, of Gillette, Wyoming, passed away peacefully at the Legacy Living and Rehabilitation Center, after a short battle with cancer, with family by her side on Wednesday May 1, 2019. She was born... Full story

In last week’s issue, the obituary for Alan Howard Leger should have included that Howard is survived by his father, Charles Langenderfer of Moorcroft.... Full story

Funeral service for Jack Hayworth was held Friday, April 26, 2019 at Gillette Memorial Chapel with Pastor Ernie Bishop officiating. Jack Hayworth age 79, of Gillette, WY passed away Thursday, April 18, 2019 at his home of natural causes. Jackie Lars... Full story

Marilyn Sherrill Denzin, age 88 of Sundance, Wyoming, passed away at Belle Estates Assisted Living in Belle Fourche, South Dakota, on April 25, 2019. Marilyn was born September 22, 1930 to DeWitt and Wilma (Clark) Malvin in Belle Fourche. She... Full story

Howard Leger, born August 14, 1948 in Dixon, WY passed away April 19, 2019 at his home in Gakona, AK. Howard served in the United States Army in the 67th Armored 2nd Division, in Korea. After he returned home he worked most of his life in... Full story

Gary Gene Gabriel, 80, of Moorcroft, Wyoming, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 9, 2019, at his home. He was born to George and Hilda (Reichert) Gabriel on June 7, 1938, in Rice Lake, Wisconsin. From the time he was a young boy working on his... Full story

Freida W. Dent, 94 of Hulett, Wyoming, died Friday, April 19, 2019 at Crook County Memorial Hospital in Sundance, Wyoming. Memorial services will be held at a later date.... Full story

Funeral service for Jack Hayworth will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, April 26, 2019 at Gillette Memorial Chapel with Pastor Ernie Bishop officiating. Visitation will take place from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Thursday, April 25, 2019 at Gillette Memorial... Full story

Darin Dale Noyce, of Aladdin, Wyoming, passed away unexpectedly April 15, 2019, in Riverton, Wyoming. He was born on June 9, 1963, in Belle Fourche, South Dakota, to David and Judy Noyce. Darin was lovingly raised by his parents Rick and Judy... Full story

Gary Gene Gabriel, 80, of Moorcroft, WY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at his home. He was born to George and Hilda (Reichert) Gabriel on June 7, 1938 in Rice Lake, Wisconsin. From the time he was a young boy working on his family... Full story

Robert LeRoy (Jenison) Beaudoin passed away at the age of 86, Friday, March 8, 2019 in the home he helped build. Bob was born January 6, 1933 in Alexandria, South Dakota, to Gertrude E. Cummings and Melvin (Jack) Beaudoin but raised by his mother... Full story

Celebration of Life for Charles R. Rankin was held Saturday, March 16, 2019 at Upton Elementary Auditorium. Charles R. Rankin was born on January 6, 1925, to Robert and Louella Rankin on the Rankin Ranch south of Upton. He joined a sister, Ada May... Full story

Janice F. Douglas, aged 76, passed away surrounded by her family on Sunday March 10, 2019, in Rapid City, South Dakota. Jan was born in Chamberlain, South Dakota, on March 18, 1942, along with her identical twin sister, Janet Bouma. Raymond and... Full story

Funeral service for James Cruickshank was held on Monday, March 18, 201 at the LDS Church in Moorcroft with President Valdon officiating. James Edwin Cruickshank was born in Great Falls, MT. January 16, 1945, passed away March 14, 2019, in... Full story

Celebration of Life for Lindsey Konyn was held Friday, March 15, 2019 at Gillette Memorial Chapel with Pastor Gordon Harper officiating. Lindsey Konyn a loving mother was taken to heaven unexpectedly on March 8, 2019. Lindsey was engaged to be... Full story

Jean Iroz, 63, passed away March 8, 2019 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, of complications following a kidney transplant. Jean was born August 15, 1955, in Sheridan, Wyo to Jean (Pete) Baptiste Iroz, a prominent sheep rancher near Clearmont, Wyo, and... Full story

Kristine Jo Darlington, 75, of Upton, Wyoming, went to rest with the Lord on Thursday, March 14, 2019, in Rapid City, South Dakota. Kristine (or Nanny as we all know her) was born on August 30, 1943 in Casper, Wyoming, to Adolph and Mignon Thorson. S... Full story

Bruce W. Gose, 90 of Upton, Wyoming, passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2019, at the Crook County Memorial Hospital in Sundance, Wyoming. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, 2019, at Goose Landing in Upton. A family... Full story

Wanda F. Sell Schulze, 83, passed away March 7, 2019. She was born on June 14, 1935 on the farm at Dorsey, NE to Lawrence and Hazel (Hartford) Crawford.  On June 8, 1955 she married Lavern Sell. Together they had four children, Waneta Sell, Linda... Full story