Recent Obituaries in Rawlins, Wyoming

Marilyn Showalter

Feb 25, 2018

Marilyn C. Showalter, 78, of Rawlins passed away Feb. 25, 2018 at her residence. She was born July 19, 1939 in Bismarck, ND to parents, John and Clara Lang. Marilyn graduated from Bismark High School in Bismark, North Dakota. She then went on to Asbury College where she met Robert Showalter, whom she later married. Marilyn worked at Kindred Nursing...

Rosemary Craighead

Feb 24, 2018

Rosemary Louise Craighead was born in Niles, Ohio on July 9, 1929 and went to be with the Lord on February 24, 2018. She lived her 88 years on this earth with joy and the love of Jesus. Rosemary moved to Santa Monica, CA when she was a child and graduated from Santa Monica High School in June 1947 and...

Dirk Coetzee

Feb 22, 2018

In Memory of Dirk, our beloved Son and Brother Ben, Jeanette, and Iris-March 3rd, 2018 In December 2015 Jeanette and I managed to slip through windows in the harsh Wyoming weather to attend Dirk's graduation as Correctional Officer at the Wyoming Department of Corrections Academy in Rawlins. After a lifetime of interim endeavors in which he excelled as a person...

Dane Bowcut

Feb 15, 2018

Dane Keith Bowcut, 65, passed away February 15th, 2018 in Saratoga WY. Dane was born January 10th, 1953 in Burley, Idaho to Keith and Della Bowcut. Dane had one of those charismatic, fun loving personalities that you couldn't help but love. His warm smile and bright spirit would instantly win your heart. No one lived a wilder, crazier life then...

Carol Poirier

Feb 14, 2018

Carol Rae Poirier went to be with our Lord on February 14, 2018 at her home in Sinclair. Carol was born August 14, 1939 in Minneapolis, MN to George and Margaret Hansen. After World War II she moved with her family to Rawlins where she attended school. At a young age she met Robert F. Poirier and the couple was...

Richard Jervah

Feb 12, 2018

Richard E. Jervah, Sr. of Sinclair, WY passed away peacefully in his sleep in Newport, WA on February 12, 2018. He lived in Sinclair for 32 years, until moving to Newport, WA., to be with his family. He was born February 5, 1942 in Lenoir County, NC to parents Donald E. and Florence E. Jervah. He married Beverly Reimer on...

Kaye Reeves

Feb 11, 2018

Kaye Burdene Reeves began her long awaited rest February 11, 2018. Kaye was born March 21, 1930 in Omaha, Nebraska to Paul and Hazel (Ingraham) Compton. Kaye grew up in Nebraska City, Nebraska, where in 1945 she met Airman Orval Reeves, home on furlough from serving in the European Theater in World War II. Kaye and Orval were married in...

Ralph Garcia

Feb 11, 2018

Ralph D. Garcia, 76, a longtime resident of Rawlins, died Sunday, February 11, 2018, at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center. Ralph was born September 8, 1941, in Mora, NM, the son of John and Mary (Gonzales) Garcia. On September 3, 1983, he married Barbara Gomez in Rawlins. Ralph was employed by the Union Pacific Railroad for over 20 years, he also...

Edna Francis

Feb 8, 2018

Edna Mae Francis, 96, went to her heavenly home February 8, 2018. Edna was born May 30, 1921 to Matthew and Ida (Johnson) Makinen in Leo, Wyoming. She was raised in Hanna, Elk Mountain, and Rawlins by her older brothers and sisters. Edna married Harry T. Francis on June 10, 1940 in Laramie, WY. She was a member of St....

Charlie Montoya

Feb 6, 2018

Charles W. "Charlie" Montoya, 71, a lifelong resident of Rawlins, passed away peacefully at his home on Feb. 6, 2018. He was born on Apr. 16, 1946, in Rawlins to parents, Ralph and Mary Montoya. He attended schools in Rawlins and on May 28, 1966, he married the love of his life, Sylvia Cruz. On Aug. 27, 1966, they welcomed...

Beverly Dischner

Feb 3, 2018

Beverly Ann Dischner, 79, passed away Feb. 3, 2018 at her residence in Green River, WY surrounded by her daughter, Susan, son-in-law, David, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was born Jan. 28, 1939 in Albion, NE to parents May (Bader) and Leo Kinzer. Beverly attended schools in Nebraska and was married to Tom Dischner in October of 1956. She worked many...

Dorothy Smith

Jan 18, 2018

"Today we said good bye to the matriarch of a family. A kind and compassionate woman who went pig hunting, played video games, and drank whiskey every day promptly at 5. Thank you very much for your kindness, life enthusiasm, great stories, great food, and grit that came from a Wyoming upbringing. You survived defending a ranch, adventures in Denver,...

Mabel Harshman

Jan 17, 2018

Mabel Marie Harshman, a longtime Rawlins, WY and Hemet, CA, resident, died January 17, 2018 at the age of 94. Services are planned for Monday, January 22, 2018 at 1pm at the Rawlins Cooperative Parish (800 23rd street) in Rawlins. Rev. Karen Buckingham will be officiating the services at the church and the graveside immediately following. Mabel Marie Harshman was...

James Arellano

Jan 16, 2018

James "Jimmy" was a vibrant soul! He loved people and was always willing to stop to strike up a friendly conversation, usually making a new friend or connection in the process. James loved the Lord and enjoyed walking, exploring, fishing, playing PlayStation games, movies, music and adored "Covey" his cat. He was intrigued by the history of Rawlins, especially...

Deena Holmes

Jan 16, 2018

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Jeff Brust

Jan 6, 2018

An obituary is not available at this time for Jeff T. Brust. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Martin Palmer

Jan 5, 2018

An obituary is not available at this time for Martin W. Palmer. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Marian Berger

Jan 2, 2018

Service

Friday, January 5, 2018 11:00am

Saratoga Presbyterian Church

303 W. Bridge Ave.

SARATOGA, WY

Interment

Saratoga Cemetery

Saratoga, WY

SARATOGA, WY

Victor Giese

Jan 1, 2018

Victor F. Giese, 59, of Pittsburgh, PA (Northside) passed away suddenly on Jan. 1, 2018 in Fort Steele, WY. He was born Feb. 26, 1958 in Pittsburgh, PA to parents, France M. (Mizak) and Arthur S. Giese. He is survived by his loving daughters, Christina, Melissa and Shirley; and six grandchildren. Our father will be missed by many family and...

Frank Kitchin

Dec 26, 2017

Frank Harrison Kitchin, 81, of Rawlins passed away Dec. 26, 2017. He was born Mar. 17, 1936, in Concordia, KS to parents, Wanda (Cook) and Ralph Batchelor. He graduated from Rawlins H.S. in 1954. At the age of 17 on Sept. 7, 1953, he began working as a crew caller for the U.P. Railroad. He later worked for the City...