Recent Obituaries in Rawlins, Wyoming

Jun 10, 2026

Arlawaine Peterson Johnson LaFontaine, who always devoted herself to her family, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2026, at the age of 93. Born on August 25, 1932, in Klossner, MN. She was the daughter of John and Selma Peterson. She attended grade school at a country school in rural Nicollet County, MN and graduated from New Ulm High School...

Jun 10, 2026

Funeral services for long-time Sara­toga resident, Jerry Hamel, Sr., will be held on Friday, June 19, 2026, in the Valley Chapel at the Saratoga Cemetery at 10 a.m. A reception will follow on the patio at the Saratoga Community Center.

Jerry was born in Basin, Wyoming on Sept. 5, 1940, to Leo Hamel and Ruby (Rifle) Hamel, joining older siblings Donna...

Jun 9, 2026

In Loving Memory of Our Beloved Father, Husband, and Brother, Arthur Charles Groves.

Our family mourns the loss of Arthur Groves, a devoted father, husband, grandfather, brother, and friend, who passed away on June 9, 2026 at the age of 66.

Born on November 21st, 1959 in Lander, Wyoming to Barbara and Roy Groves, Art lived a life of dedication, hard work,...

Jun 9, 2026

     Theresa Caroline Siren, 63, of Rawlins, Wyoming, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. 

     Theresa was born on March 26, 1963, in Rawlins, Wyoming, to Roberta R. James and Wayne C. Siren. She spent her childhood in Rawlins and graduated from Rawlins Senior High in 1981. She later moved with her partner,...

Jun 6, 2026

Cheryl Ann Garvin May 20, 1961 – June 6, 2026

Cheryl Ann Garvin, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, teacher, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2026, with her devoted husband by her side. She was 65 years old.

Cheryl was born on May 20, 1961, in Lovell, Wyoming, to Samuel and Karen Rhoads. She spent her early years in Lovell...

May 28, 2026

Ralph Eugene Bartholomew - Ralph Bartholomew died on May 28, 2026 at Seven Lakes Memory Care in Loveland, Colorado after a decade of living with Alzheimer’s disease. He was 80 years old. His life was filled with good works, many friendships, a loving family, and many, many laughs. The fifth of eleven children, Ralph was born April 11, 1946, in...

May 16, 2026

Ronald Virgil Garretson passed away peacefully at his home in Saratoga on May 16, 2026, with his family by his side. He was an active member of the Saratoga and Encampment communities, and his cowboy spirit, sense of humor and patriotism will be missed.

Ron was born on Nov. 4, 1942 to Virgil Richard and Elinor Louise (Meyer) Garretson. He had...

May 14, 2026

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May 12, 2026

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Apr 27, 2026

Apr 24, 2026

It is with deep deep sadness we share the loss of our beloved husband, father, brother, and friend on April 24th, 2026. A devoted husband, a proud father, a loyal sibling and friend with a spirit as wild and open as the Wyoming sky.

Robert Lee Power (Bob) was born May 18th, 1958, in Cortez, Colorado at just 2 lbs. Growing...

Apr 19, 2026

Sammy Junior Flores (Deal) passed peacefully on April 19, 2026, in Rawlins, Wyoming, at the age of 58. He was born on May 29, 1967, in Salinas, California, where he was also raised.

Sammy was a man known for his strong work ethic and dedication. Throughout his life, he built a successful career in the fuel center industry, where he not...

Apr 16, 2026

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Apr 13, 2026

Kristen Noelle Loudon, born April 7, 1981, in Laramie, Wyoming, passed away on April 13, 2026, in Rawlins, Wyoming. Her life was marked by compassion, dedication, and a deep love for those around her.

Kristen was raised in Rawlins and graduated from Rawlins High School in 1999. She embraced a variety of careers throughout her lifetime, but she found particular fulfillment...

Apr 10, 2026

Dr. David Francis Michie, Jr., went home to be with Jesus on Friday, April 10, 2026. He was born September 3, 1933, to David Francis Michie, Sr., and Grace Vivette (Madden) Michie, at the Michie family home in Rawlins, Wyoming.

Known as “D.F.” by family and friends, he attended elementary school in Rawlins, Wyoming. D.F. graduated from Rawlins High School in...

Apr 8, 2026

Mark Steven Flint, born August 5th, 1949, in Blooming Grove, Wisconsin, died at his home on April 8th, 2026. Mark spent the majority of his life in Wyoming, mostly in Cheyenne. He spent many years traveling around the US as an ironworker until retiring from the Ironworkers Union.

Mark enjoyed camping, hunting, and appreciated the beauty of his adopted state of...

Apr 5, 2026

Thomas Lee Hood, known affectionately to many as Tom, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2026, in Rock Springs, Wyoming. Born on July 25, 1946, in Aurora, Illinois, Tom lived a life marked by dedication, service, and a profound love for family and community.

Tom's early years in Aurora set the stage for a lifetime of achievement and passion. He attended...

Apr 2, 2026

Carol Lee (Stepanek) Goff was called home to God on April 2, 2026 at 84 years old, after a period of decline. Carol was the youngest of 9 children to parents Charles and Bessie (Hartl) Stepanek, born near Howells, Nebraska on August 30, 1941. The family later moved to Schuyler, Nebraska, where Carol graduated from Schuyler Central High School in...

Apr 2, 2026

"There can be no greater tribute to our father than to look out at his cherished Elk Mountain in the distance with a smile in our hearts."

Surrounded by his loving family at home, Gary Richard Withrow, age 85, was called home to be with those he loved so dearly.

It was September 22, 1940, in the small coal town of Hanna,...

Mar 31, 2026

Erma Lee Hanson was born on May 6, 1942 in Saratoga, Wyoming. She passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on March 31, 2026.

On July 20, 1966, Erma married the love of her life, Tom Hanson. Together they built a life centered around family, resilience, and devotion. 

Erma was a dedicated and loving caregiver, especially to her son Tom,...