Recent Obituaries in Rawlins, Wyoming
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...
Gaylord T. Larson
Aug 2, 2025
Gaylord Thomas “GT” Larson, 90, passed away peacefully on the morning of August 2, 2025, just five months after the passing of his beloved wife, Sarah. Theirs was a love story for the ages—married for 68 years, they built a life full of faith, family, and service.
GT was born in 1935 on the ranch his family homesteaded near Gillette, Wyoming,...
Roy H. Schroeder
Jul 30, 2025
Roy H. Schroeder, born on April 2, 1934, in Greene, Iowa, passed away peacefully at home in Saratoga, Wyoming, on July 30, 2025. He is remembered as a devoted husband, father, and a dedicated member of his community.
Roy began his illustrious career in Fish and Wildlife in Manchester, Iowa, as a Biological Technician (Fisheries) before transferring to Saratoga in 1976....
Becky L. Winquist
Jul 27, 2025
Becky Lou Winquist (Reames), age 70, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2025, in Rawlins, Wyoming.
She was born on March 23, 1955, in Jackson, Michigan, to Williams Junior Reames and Patricia Ann Reames. Throughout her life, she was lovingly known by many names—Beck, Rebecca, Gigi, Grandma, and Mom.
Becky had a deep love for traveling, riding motorcycles, and cooking. She especially...
Davina D. Wyer
Jul 20, 2025
Davina D. Wyer, affectionately known as “Bae,” was born on February 25, 1976, in Altus, Oklahoma, and she departed from this world on July 20, 2025. A cherished mother to her nephews and a devoted stepmother, Davina brought warmth and nurturing to all those around her, always wearing a smile that reflected her loving spirit.
After completing high school, Davina pursued...
Denise M. Truman
Jul 19, 2025
Denise Marie Truman (Rodgers) of Rawlins, Wyoming, unexpectedly went home to be with the Lord on July 19, 2025. She was 68 years old. She was born in Detroit, MI, on June 7, 1957 to Diana F. & William (Bill) J. Rodgers. Denise graduated from Cortland High in 1975. Upon graduation she met the love of her life, George (Rusty)...
JoAnn Terry
Jul 18, 2025
JoAnn Terry was called Home on July 18, 2025, into the loving embrace of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and a joyous reunion with her mother and father, Ralph and Estelle Terry, sisters Pat and Shirlee, baby brother Chuck, and a lifetime of beloved pets.
Born in Buffalo, Wyoming on October 20, 1946, she was raised in Buffalo where she’d...
Stacey Jean Valdez
Jul 15, 2025
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2025 from 1 to 5 PM at the Rawlins Elks Lodge #609, 405 W. Buffalo St. Rawlins.
Please wear your favorite football team jersey and come to share stories and remembrances of Stacey, aka Reggie.
Sammantha Rain Brooks
Jul 14, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sammantha Rain Brooks, who left us unexpectedly on July 14, 2025, in a tragic vehicle accident in Medicine Bow, Wyoming. Born on August 19, 2006, in Casper, Wyoming, Sammantha brightened the lives of all who had the privilege to know her.
Sammantha was a devoted server and host at Texas...
Julia Rosa Gomez
Jul 11, 2025
Julia Rosa Gomez, a beloved member of her family and community, was born on January 13, 1945, in Mora, New Mexico. She passed away peacefully on July 11, 2025, at the Memorial Hospital of Carbon County in Rawlins, Wyoming. Julia’s life was marked by her unwavering spirit, her dedication to her family, and her lively personality, making her a cherished...
Kenneth R. Sjolin
Jul 10, 2025
The world became less bright when Kenneth R. Sjolin, 69, passed away unexpectedly on July 10th, 2025, sooner than our hearts were ready, at their retirement home built at the base of the Rawlins Uplift. He left behind a lifetime of memories filled with adventure, love and laughter. Born on May 25, 1956, the son of Otto I. Sjolin, Jr.,...
Kathryn Michele King
Jul 6, 2025
Kathryn Michele King
September 28, 1961 - July 6, 2025
Age 63- Rawlins Wyoming
We cherish the memories of Kathryn Michele King who has courageously departed into the next step of her journey to be with loved ones that have been waiting. Kathryn was a woman of extraordinary strength, quiet grace, and unwavering resilience. As a widowed mother, she raised her two sons...
Robert James Bustos, Sr.
Jul 5, 2025
Robert James Bustos Sr., 66, of Rawlins, Wyoming, passed away on July 5, 2025, in a UTV accident in the Sierra Madre Mountains. He was surrounded by his loving family doing what he loved most: being outdoors and with those he cherished.
Born on March 22, 1959, in Rawlins, Robert was a proud Wyoming native known for his unmatched work ethic,...
"Sue" Mary F. Kunsman
Jun 26, 2025
Mary F. Kunsman, lovingly known as “Sue,” passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home in Rawlins, Wyoming, on June 26, 2025, at the age of 74.
Sue was born on July 20, 1950, in Tampa Bay, Florida, and grew up with a spirited heart and a generous soul. After graduating from high school in Knoxville, Tennessee in 1968, she...
Twila Mae Hawbaker
Jun 22, 2025
Twila Mae (Cloyd) Hawbaker passed away June 22, 2025, at the age of 78 in Rawlins, Wyoming surrounded by her family after a short battle with health issues.
Twila was born October 21, 1946, in Hamburg, Iowa to parents Vernon Leroy “Jack” Cloyd and Ruby Mae (Keys) Cloyd.
She attended school in Estherville, Iowa and graduated...
Ralph Jump
Jun 20, 2025
Ralph Jump went to his Heavenly Father on June 20, 2025, at the age of 81.
Ralph met the love of his life, Robin, when he began helping guide hunts for Saratoga Safari, a business owned by Robin’s uncle. Their bond was immediate, and together they built a life rooted in love, strength, and perseverance. They were blessed with six children—four...
Maureen Judy Shillinger
Jun 17, 2025
Maureen Judy Shillinger, cherished by many and lovingly known as Judy, passed away on June 17, 2025, surrounded by her family in Cheyenne, Wyoming, following a brief illness. Born on September 2, 1962, in Rawlins, Wyoming, Judy lived a life full of joy, dedication, and deep connection with those she loved.
A proud graduate of Rawlins High School in 1981, Judy...
James Kirk Gustafson
Jun 14, 2025
Celebrating the life of James (Jim) Kirk Gustafson.
James was born on May 13, 1982, in Murray, Utah, to parents Linden and Lisa Gustafson. James was followed by six siblings Amanda, Daniel, Christopher, Mike, Kira and Cody. Jimmy was always coming up with crazy wild west shows as a child and would always have his siblings perform different parts. His sister...
Margaret E. Espy
Jun 4, 2025
Margaret Evelyn Grieve Espy, known to all her dear friends as Peg, died on June 4th, 2025. Peg was born on December 22nd, 1934, and was a lifelong resident of Carbon County, living on the family ranch in Savery, Wy and later, the ranch Rawlins.
Peg grew up in the Little Snake River Valley on the Grieve Family Ranch that her...
Nancy L. Vargas
Jun 1, 2025
In Loving Memory of Nancy Vargas -
Nancy Vargas passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on June 1, 2025. She was 73 years old. Born Nancy Lorayn Anderson on December 12, 1951, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Robert McClelland Anderson and Betty Louise (Sears), the family eventually moved to Independence Missouri where she graduated from...

