Recent Obituaries in Rawlins, Wyoming

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

An obituary is not available at this time for Deena M. Holmes. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

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...

Rick Ackerman

Dec 20, 2017

An obituary is not available at this time for Rick D. Ackerman. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Terry Seahorn

Dec 19, 2017

An obituary is not available at this time for Terry B. Seahorn. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jose Redleaf Baca Vanetten

Dec 17, 2017

Service

Friday, December 29, 2017 10:00am

St. Joseph's Catholic Church

207 W. Pine

RAWLINS, WY

Mass

Visitation

Thursday, December 28, 2017 7:00pm - 8:00pm

St. Joseph's Catholic Church

207 W. Pine

RAWLINS, WY

Cipriano Sanchez

Dec 16, 2017

Moises Cipriano Sanchez, 94, of Rawlins passed away peacefully Dec. 16, 2017. He was born Sept. 4, 1923 in Arroyo Seco, NM to Juan Sanchez and Fidelina Romero. On May 9, 1957, he was married to Helen Sanchez, and they had five children. He enjoyed praying, fishing, camping and taking care of his chickens and goats. He also loved having...

Art Dexter

Dec 12, 2017

Art Neal Dexter, 89, of Rawlins passed away Tues. Dec. 12, 2017. He was born Sept. 25, 1928 in Hanna, WY to parents, John and Margaret (Jack) Dexter. He graduated from Rawlins H.S. in 1946. He then served in the U.S. Army for two years, stationed in Ft. Bliss, TX, where he served as an Anti-Aircraft Artillery Weapons Mechanic. Art...

Judith Babel

Dec 9, 2017

Judith Ann (Dower) Babel passed away on December 9, 2017 at the age of 74. Judy was born August 30, 1943 in Niagara Falls, New York, to May and John Dower. She was raised on Grand Island, New York, and attended Charlotte Sidway School through 8th grade. Since there was no high school on the island at that time, she...

Sam Kelly

Dec 9, 2017

Sam Kelly, Jr., 91, of Rawlins and most recently the Saratoga Care Center, passed away peacefully on the morning of Saturday, December 9, 2017. He was born April 6, 1926, in Rawlins, to Sam and Pauline Kelly and lived his entire life in Rawlins. Sam graduated from Rawlins High School in 1944, and enlisted in the Army-Air Forces in October,...

Gay Day Clark

Dec 7, 2017

A memorial service for noted historian and author, Gay Day Alcorn Clark, 73, is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 15, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Saratoga located at corner of Bridge and Third streets. Officiating will be the Rev. Steven Niccolls with Teense Willford presenting special music. Immediately following the service, family and friends are invited...