Recent Obituaries in Rawlins, Wyoming
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....
Easton Maurice Mason
Aug 22, 2025
Easton Maurice Mason, a cherished soul, was born on December 15, 2008, in Laramie, Wyoming. He was the youngest child of Jared and Valerie Ann (Roybal) Mason. Easton was a constant part of the Saratoga community, running around at sporting events, cheering his brothers and smiling constantly. Reflecting on his childhood, those who knew him will always remember the little...
Peggy Karstoft
Aug 20, 2025
Peggy Eda Karstoft, 86, resident of Rawlins, Wyoming was born on May 15, 1939, in Rawlins to Danish emigrants Frode and Eda (Petersen) Karstoft. Peggy passed away at home on August 20, 2025.
As a young girl, Peggy spent her early years exploring Wyoming and the area surrounding Rawlins alongside her mother, father, and her brother Richard. A graduate of Rawlins...
Anthony Manuel Baca, Sr.
Aug 19, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Anthony Manuel (Tonio) Baca Sr., who peacefully passed away, surrounded by loving family on August 19, 2025 at the age of 62. Anthony lost his brave and courageous fight against cancer.
Anthony was a beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle. Anthony was born in Rawlins, Wyoming to Santiago...
Richard Harold Rakness
Aug 19, 2025
Richard Harold Rakness passed away peacefully at the age of 93 on August 19, 2025 after facing health challenges with strength and grace. Richard was born June 15, 1932 in Minot, North Dakota to Harold and Ruth (Dickinson) Rakness. Harold passed away when Richard was three years old. Richard’s mother later married Walter K. Yuly who raised him. Richard attended...
Juan J Pacheco
Aug 12, 2025
Juan J. Pacheco, born on August 6, 1940, in Las Vegas, NM passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at Cheyenne Regional Memorial Hospital after a long illness.
Juan was preceded in death by his wife, Cora Pacheco, son Sr Airman Brian Pacheco and wife Elizabeth Pacheco.
He retired from the United States Navy after 33 years as Command Master Chief of the...
Jerry Ulysess Gale
Aug 12, 2025
Jerry Gale passed away in his sleep on August 12, 2025. He had been dealing with several health issues for the past two years.
He graduated from the newly built Rawlins High School in 1960. He worked for the Wyoming Highway Department, Wyoming State Penitentiary, and then ran his own construction business for over 40 years.
Jerry was a kind person. Always...
David Alvin Danford
Aug 11, 2025
An obituary will be posted later. No services are planned at this time.
Daniel Aaron Bleicher
Aug 8, 2025
Daniel unexpectedly passed away the morning of August 8, 2025 of natural causes.
Daniel was born on June 18, 1976 in Hammond, Indiana. He was born to Ethel Elaine Bleicher (Seifert) and Edward Lester Bleicher. Daniel graduated high-school in Marysville Washington in 1995. Daniel married the love of his life Penny Jean Bleicher (Wolf), on March 28, 1998. From their love...
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