Recent Obituaries in Rawlins, Wyoming
Chuck Jenkins
Oct 18, 2025
Chuck Jenkins, born on May 1, 1948, in Wheatland, Wyoming, departed this life on October 18, 2025, in Rawlins, Wyoming. He was known for his kind-hearted nature, generous spirit, and sense of humor. Chuck's ability to remain calm under pressure, paired with a strong resolve, defined his character, traits that endeared him to family and friends alike. His granddaughter Ember...
Bonnie J. Edwards
Oct 17, 2025
Bonnie Jean (Edwards) Rice passed away peacefully with her husband at her side, with his arms wrapped around her holding her tight, on October 17, 2025 in Rawlins, Wyoming. Pneumonia is the evil that took her away from us at the young age of 68. She had so many things that she wanted to do in her life...
Theodore John Pacheco
Oct 16, 2025
“Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, loves leaves a memory no one can steal.” - anonymous Irish quote
Theodore J. Pacheco, left this world on October 16, 2025, leaving heartache for his family, yet the love in their hearts for him will live on forever. Ted was born on September 29, 1964, to Joe T. and Annie Pacheco. He...
Jennifer Sue Schanck
Oct 13, 2025
Jennifer Reed Schanck, 56, of Rawlins, Wyoming, passed away on October 13, 2025. Born on April 21, 1969, in Loup City, Nebraska, Jennifer grew up in Medicine Bow, Wyoming, where she graduated from Bow Basin High School and formed lifelong friendships rooted in kindness and laughter.
On March 18, 2004, Jennifer married the love of her life, Richard Schanck. Together for...
Marion Eltie McCartney
Oct 12, 2025
Marion Eltie McCartney of Elk Mountain, Wyoming, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2025, surrounded by family at Davis Hospice Center in Cheyenne. He was 78 years old.
Marion was born March 7, 1947, in Wheatland, Wyoming, to James and Becky (Mills) McCartney. He graduated from Wheatland High School and attended the University of Wyoming following his military service. Marion was...
William Vance Schroeder
Oct 9, 2025
William Vance Schroeder (Bill), resident of Saratoga, WY, passed away on October 9, 2025 at the North Platte Valley Medical Center after a long battle with cancer. He was 84 years old. He was born on August 8, 1941 in Decatur, IL to Wilmer and Margie Irene White Schroeder. Bill was the second of four children; that included...
Sue Marie Strickland
Oct 5, 2025
Sue Marie (Ainsworth) Strickland passed away October 5, 2025 at the age of 77.
She was born in Rock Springs, Wyoming on April 13, 1948, and was raised in Rawlins by her parents Ed and Gloria Ainsworth, who she cherished and cared for until their passing.
She graduated from Rawlins High School in 1966 and briefly lived in Denver before returning home...
Richard Allen Merrill, Jr.
2025
Richard Allen Merrill, Jr., affectionately known as Dick, passed away on September 28, 2025, at the age of 73, surrounded by his beloved children. Born on July 3, 1952, Dick leaves behind a legacy marked by faith, laughter, and dedication.Throughout his life, many saw Dick as a grumpy old walrus . However, beneath this exterior was a man with a...
Raymond Howard Webb
Sep 26, 2025
Raymond Webb, a beloved father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully in his home in Rawlins, Wyoming, on September 26, 2025, at the age of 83. Born on June 28, 1942, in South Portland, Maine, Raymond lived a life rich with experiences, stories, and love that touched the hearts of those around him.
Raymond's career was as diverse as it was...
Amy Ann Moede
Sep 25, 2025
Amy Ann Moede, a beloved and devoted mother, wife, and cherished member of her community, left this world unexpectedly on September 25, 2025, at the age of 51. Born on February 8, 1974, in Wheatland, Wyoming, Amy was known for her loving spirit, adventurous heart, and fierce protectiveness over her family and friends.
Graduating with an Associate's degree in 2009, followed...
Edward Owen Webber
Sep 19, 2025
Edward Owen Webber, affectionately known as Ed, was born on September 23, 1950, in Fort Collins, Colorado. He left this world on September 19, 2025, in Rawlins, Wyoming, succumbing peacefully at home after a long battle with kidney failure and COPD, surrounded by his beloved family.
Ed dedicated 33 years of his life to the Union Pacific Railroad, a career that...
Eldon L. Mikesell
Sep 14, 2025
Eldon LaMar Mikesell was born January 29, 1937, in Robertson WY, to Willard and Veda Mikesell and had two sisters, Lois and Audra. The family moved to Rawlins WY in 1942, as his father worked for the Union Pacific Railroad.
Eldon loved to play sports and played basketball for Rawlins High, where he graduated in 1955. He attended BYU in Provo,...
Soledad Torres
Sep 8, 2025
Soledad Torres Bencomo, born on August 20, 1936, in Chihuahua, Mexico, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2025, at the Memorial Hospital of Carbon County in Rawlins, Wyoming. She was a woman of remarkable strength and independence, whose unwavering faith enriched the lives of those around her.
Soledad dedicated her life to her family. Her children, Maria Garcia, Araceli Garcia, Reynaldo...
Cheryl Mae Bergeson
Sep 6, 2025
Cheryl Mae Bergeson, born on December 23, 1951, in Rawlins, Wyoming, passed away on September 6, 2025, at the Casper Wyoming Hospital, surrounded by her beloved family. Cheryl's life journey began in her hometown, where she cultivated a strong sense of community and family that would define her character throughout her life.
A proud member of the Encampment High School Class...
Keith L. Benson
Sep 5, 2025
Keith Benson was born on April 17, 1938, to Alden and Stella Marie (Schimmel) Benson in the small town of Steelville, Illinois. As the eldest of 7 children, at a young age, Keith began to take on more responsibility at home due to the death of his father. Keith was an amazing storyteller, and those who knew him well would...
Roger J. Schneider
Sep 4, 2025
Roger Schneider was born on February 17, 1952, in Torrington, Wyoming to Elmer and Betty Jo. He attended the University of Wyoming and, in 1976, began a lifelong career as a CPA in Rawlins, Wyoming. You know, some lives are measured in years, others in trophies, but his was measured in the size of the fish story he told.
When he...
Antonio Jacob Silva
Aug 27, 2025
Antonio Jacob Silva, lovingly known as Tony, was born on April 3, 1946, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, to Erllinda Maes Robertson and Jake Silva. He left this world on August 27, 2025, in Rawlins, Wyoming, leaving behind a legacy of fond memories and cherished relationships.
Tony's career was marked by dedication and hard work. He lived and worked in Denver,...
Beverly Patricia Forrest
2025
Beverly Patricia Forrest, 85, passed away peacefully in her sleep on the morning of August 25, 2025, at her daughter’s home in Rawlins, Wyoming. She is now home with Jesus.
Beverly was born on February 6, 1940 in Shafter, California to Reynold and Catherine Duerhen. They moved to Bakersfield, California where Beverly grew up, went to school and met her soon...
Robert Joseph Hones
Aug 24, 2025
Robert Joseph Hones, age 77, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2025, after facing health challenges over the past six months. Bob was born June 6, 1948, in Cheyenne Wyoming, to Joseph and Irene K. (Finnerty) Hones.
Bob was a man of true and deep faith who devoted his life to God, his family, and his friends. After graduating from St....
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