The Voice of the Community Since 1909, Serving Moorcroft and Pine Haven, Wyoming
The Voice of the Community Since 1909, Serving Moorcroft and Pine Haven, Wyoming
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Mary Katherine Burt-Knigge (not to be mistaken for Mary Payne-Knigge) was born in Kimball, Nebraska, on June 9, 1947, and passed away on November 30, 2024, in Gillette, Wyoming. Mary spent her early life in Pine Bluffs, Wyoming; until she and her brother Kenny moved to be with their mother, Alycia Burt, in New Orleans, Louisianna. Sadly, this only lasted about eight months, as she passed away suddenly, at which time they returned to their father and grandmother, Elda Everhart-Burt, in Pine Bluff...
Kathy Braunagel, 73, of Pine Haven, Wyoming, formally of Gillette, Wyoming, moved on to her new home in Heaven on Monday, December 30, 2024, while at UCHealth Anschutz in Denver, Colorado surrounded by her family. Kathy was a beloved wife, mother and friend whose kindness and warmth touched the lives of all who knew her. Kathy was born to Alvin and Martha Abell on November 28, 1951, in Wishek, North Dakota and grew up in Linton, North Dakota. She is survived by her devoted and loving husband of...
Mary Katherine Knigge, 77, resident Moorcroft, WY, passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at the Campbell County Hospital in Gillette, WY. A Celebration of Life is at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, January 11, 2025, at the Ignite Wesleyan Church, interment will be in Juniper Heights in the Sheridan Municipal Cemetery. A reception will follow at the church. Online condolences may be made to www.sheridanfuneral.com. Arrangements are under the care of Sheridan Funeral Home....
Wanda Materi, age 95, of Upton, Wyoming, passed peacefully on December 27, 2024, at Weston County Manor. Wanda Mae Canfield was born May 1, 1929, at the ranch on Kara Creek to Willard and Ada Canfield. Along with her twin Wallace, they joined sisters, Leona and Rachael, and brother Kenneth. Wanda attended rural schools and graduated top of her class from Upton High School in 1948. She then attended the University of Wyoming for one year. Wanda married Dean Materi in 1949. To this union, five chi...
Larry G. Jackson, born October 5, 1942, in Pierre, South Dakota, passed away December 23, 2024, surrounded by loved ones, in Gillette, Wyoming. Larry did well with his life. He was raised in Presho, South Dakota, where after high school he worked as a carpenter to pay for college. At Dakota Wesleyan University he met the love of his life, Susan. They were married on June 19, 1965. Larry spent 59½ years as a devoted husband. Larry worked hard, graduating from Yankton College. With Susan,...
Mary Ann Jundt, 79, went to be with Jesus on Monday, December 9, 2024 with her family by her side at her home in Sundance, Wyoming. Mary Ann was born in Hoven, South Dakota on October 6, 1945 to Louis and Margaret (Simon) Hilsendager. She spent her early childhood years on a farm near Watauga, South Dakota and in Eugene, Oregon. She later returned to Aberdeen, South Dakota where she attended school and worked at the hospital. This is where she met her future husband Dwight "Woody" Jundt. The two...
Services for Mary Ann Jundt will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, December 14, at the CCSD1 Central Office. Fellowship and lunch to follow. A complete obituary will be printed next week....
Allen Eugene Tobin, 67, of Pine Haven, Wyoming, passed away on November 27, 2024, in Rapid City, South Dakota. Al was born in Gettysburg, South Dakota to Eugene John Tobin and Marilyn Jean Schilling Tobin on October 3, 1957. He graduated from Gettysburg High School in 1976. He married Jackie Rae Jones on June 25, 1977, in Thermopolis, Wyoming. Al worked in the construction industry for over 35 years before retiring to spend time on the lake and with family. Al is survived by his wife, Jackie;...
Viva (Fries) Hauber, 101, of Burke, South Dakota, was welcomed into Heaven on November 18, 2024 at the Community Memorial Hospital in Burke. Viva was born January 18, 1923 in Bay City, Oregon, to Mary (Fischler) Fries and Harvey Clifton Fries. She graduated from Bay City High School in 1940 and was Valedictorian of her class. She married Clinton Rupert Holmes in July of 1941 and to this union two children were born, Mary Louise (Holmes) Hauber in September of 1942 and Linda Kay (Holmes)...
Allen E. Tobin, 67, of Pine Haven, Wyoming passed away on November 27, 2024 in Rapid City, South Dakota. Allen was born to Eugene and Marilyn (Schilling) Tobin in Gettysburg, South Dakota. Survived by his wife, Jackie Tobin and several other family members and friends. Arrangements are pending with Behrens-Wilson Funeral Home....
Our loved one, Carrol Ann (Engle) Ellis, age 80, from Moorcroft, Wyoming, passed away peacefully at her home in Moorcroft on October 30, 2024. She spent her final days surrounded by family and friends that loved her. Carrol Ann Engle was born on November 26, 1943, in New Haven, Wyoming to parents Jay Engle and Martha (Stinson) Engle. She grew up in Upton, Wyoming where she attended all her years of school. She graduated from Upton High School in 1962. After graduation, on June 30, 1962, Carrol...
Wanda Hogan, 93, of Belle Fourche, South Dakota, died Monday, October 28, 2024, in Rolling Hills Healthcare. She was born February 27, 1931. A funeral was Monday, November 4, at First Presbyterian Church in Sturgis, South Dakota, with interment in Hope Cemetery in Newell, South Dakota. Arrangements by Kinkade Funeral Chapel....
Randy Kay Pridgeon, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Sundance on October 31, 2024, at the age of 72. Born in Windom, Minnesota, on March 23, 1952, Randy was the cherished only daughter of W.B. and Leora Porter. She was preceded in death by her parents; her little brother, Durand; and her grandparents. Randy spent her formative years in Mankato, Minnesota and Rapid City, South Dakota, before attending Black Hills State College, where she earned...
LeRoy W. Fuller, age 83, passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2024, in Sheridan, Wyoming of natural causes. He was born October 28, 1940, in Gillette, Wyoming to Eugene and Ruth (Wallace) Fuller. He was a 1958 graduate of Moorcroft High School. After graduation, he went into the construction business with his father. On October 19, 1959, he married Noralie Schlattman and together they made their home in Moorcroft, Wyoming and had four children: Barry, Rhonda, Lonnie and Rod. LeRoy later took...
Carolyn Jean Hook, age 80, of Alva, Wyoming, passed away peacefully, to be with our Lord and surrounded by her family at the Crook County Nursing Home on October 15, 2024. Carolyn was born on July 23, 1944, in Spearfish, South Dakota to Hulett (Bill) and Evelyn (Emmy) (Howard) Wood. She was an only child, but considered her first cousins, Sharon and Charlotte her sisters, as they fought, like all siblings do with each other. She started school in Sundance, but then finished her schooling in...
Laura Jean (Holmes) Moller, 68, of Spearfish, South Dakota, passed away peacefully at home after a courageous five-year battle with cancer on October 12, 2024. Laura was born June 15, 1956, in Valentine, Nebraska, to Verl and Gwendolyn Holmes of Mission, South Dakota. She was the only child and grew up on the Holmes' ranch near Mission, graduating from Todd County High School in Mission. During her early years, she loved living the country life and especially enjoyed horseback riding, making...
Lian Jerry Massie of Moorcroft, Wyoming, was born July 19, 2024 and passed away September 25, 2024. Lian is survived by his parents, Collin and Tia; siblings, Jenson, Bennet, Piper and Essi. He is also survived by his maternal and paternal grandparents and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Arrangements are under the care of Fidler-Roberts & Isburg Funeral Chapel of Sundance, WY....
Beverly DeWitt died Tuesday, September 10, 2024, in Macon, Georgia. She was 82. Ms. DeWitt was born July 8, 1942, in Pasco, Washington, to John and Hanna Carlisle. She attended various schools in Washington and Wyoming. On December 28, 1964, she married Raymond DeWitt in Spokane, Washington. They moved to California shortly after the wedding. They moved back to Wyoming in 1970. She moved to Georgia in 2019 to live with her son and daughter-in-law. On February 7, 1975, she was baptized in Shirley...
Funeral service for Rhonda Smith will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, September 28, 2024, at First Baptist Church, 501 S. Gillette Ave., Gillette, Wyoming, with Pastor Donovan Voigt officiating. Burial will follow at the Moorcroft Cemetery. Visitation will take place from 5 to 7 p.m., with a prayer service starting at 7 p.m., Friday, September 27, 2024, at Gillette Memorial Chapel. Rhonda Kae Smith, age 67 of Gillette, passed away Thursday, September 19, 2024 from complications of COPD. Rhonda was...
Janine passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at Monument Hospital in Rapid City. Janine was born April 21, 1960 to John and Glenda Fordyce in Newcastle, Wyoming. She was a 1978 graduate of Newcastle High School and married thereafter. On October 8, 1981, her daughter, Stacee was born. Janine devoted her life to caring for Stacee, who was born with Rett Syndrome, (a rare genetic disorder that affects the nervous system). When Stacee was becoming of school...
Michael J. Stein, 48, of Moorcroft, Wyoming, passed away on September 10, 2024. Michael was born on June 18, 1976 in Mohall, North Dakota to Thomas and Karen Stein. The family moved to Gillette in 1977 where Mikey grew up. He married Kathy Blausey in 1998 and they had two children, Trevor and Kimberly. They later divorced. Mike was an avid fisherman and hunter. He collected eagles, swords and guns. He liked to joke and have fun with his friends and family. Like most men of Wyoming, Mike had...
On the bright and sunny morning of September 1, 2024, Otis Charles Griffith (age 77) of Moorcroft, Wyoming was welcomed into the arms of Jesus with his devoted wife, Linda, of nearly 56 years at his side. The oldest of three children, he was born to Lyle and Juanita (Deeder) Griffith in Gillette, Wyoming. Otis grew up on the family ranch with his two sisters, Carol (Dewey) and Sandy (Wilder). He loved playing mechanic on old cars, fishing and riding horses. He could always find mischief to get...
On the afternoon of August 25, 2024, Devin Fraser shed his earthly struggles and was free to fly. Devin James Fraser was born on May 23, 1988, to Peggy and Andy Fraser, joining big brother Nolan and bringing another level of joy to the Fraser household. Joy, kindness, and a little bit of mischief were Devin's constant companions. Whether teasing his brother or offering a kind word or gesture to someone in need, Devin knew how to bring light into any room. Devin grew up in Moorcroft, attending...
It is with tremendous heartbreak the family announces the passing of Todd Lee McInerney of Sundance, Wyoming. Todd passed away surrounded by loved ones due to complications from a severe traumatic brain injury on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 in Aurora, Colorado. Gerald and Jacquie McInerney welcomed Todd into their lives in Spearfish, South Dakota, on January 1, 1964. He escaped being the New Years Baby by a few hours, but quickly gained the attention back as soon as he was born. Todd spent his...
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Carol Lee Sisson on August 22, 2024, in Sundance, Wyoming, at the Sundance Long Term Care Facility. Carol was 86 years old. Born on July 12, 1938, in Gillette, Wyoming, to John and Marguerite Kummerfeld, Carol graduated from Moorcroft High School in 1956. She married the love of her life, Edwin Sisson, on September 20, 1959, in Worland, Wyoming. Together, they raised three beloved sons: Mark, Dwayne and Leslie Sisson. Carol spent...
