October 18, 2009, The Lord called one of his own back to him.Ray M. Franks 76 quietly passed after, a brief stay at the Central Wyoming Hospice Home in Casper with family at his side. Ray was born Nov. 2, 1932, the 7th child to Mattie and Jesse Franks in Purcell Oklahoma. A farmer's son, he spent his early years...

There will be a celebration of the life of James Earl "Jim" Deal on Saturday, October 17, 2009 at 2:00 PM in the First United Methodist Church in Casper, Wyoming. Jim was born January 3, 1931 in Lander, Wyoming. He grew up on the family ranch on the North Fork of the Popo Agie River. He graduated from Lander Valley...

John "Jack" Becker passed away Sunday October 11, 2009 in Casper. Jack was 86 years old and a life long resident of Casper. He retired from the Casper Star Tribune after 47 years of service to the paper. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Wilma. Jack is survived by his son Richard of Casper and...

~Brandilyn Yvonne RomfoBrandilyn Yvonne (Porter) Romfo died Tuesday, October 6th, 2009 in Casper at the age of 31. Brandilyn was born October 20, 1977 in Cheyenne, Wy. She is the daughter of Rick and Janet Porter. She married Christopher Romfo on April 12, 2007. She had a Bachelor in Journalism and Communication, with a Masters in Education; she was a...

William Michael Henry III, 55, of Douglas, Wyoming died on October 10, 2009.William Michael "Mike" Henry was born on August 28, 1954 in Casper, Wyoming to Patricia B. Henry and William "Bill" Henry Jr. He lived in Casper during his early school years and graduated from Kelly Walsh High School in 1972. He went on to Casper College and graduated...

Carol ( Cari ) L. Riggs Scott WilliamsCari was born Oct. 28, 1950 in Indianapolis, IN, the daughter of Klif and Ellen (Taylor) Riggs. She was a graduate of Natrona County High School in 1969. She was united in marriage to Dennis Williams May 20, 1989 in Seattle, WA. She was employed by Renton Western Wear in Renton, WA. Mrs....

Maxine Englehart ( Grandma) Goodell, 82, of Thermopolis, WY, passed away Oct. 10, 2009 at the Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital in Thermopolis, WY.She was born Aug. 17, 1927 in Fremont, Nebraska, the daughter of Harley and Margaret ( Grabe ) Good. She was a graduate of Edgemont High School. She was united in marriage to Ray Englehart in 1948...

Mildred "Mid" Katherine KisicMildred "Mid" Katherine Kisic was born in Connellesville, PA on July 13, 1927 and grew up in Hillside, PA. She transcended to Heaven Oct. 3, 2009 after being hospitalized at the Wyoming Medical Center.On Nov. 27, 1951 she married John Nanwosky. They were married 27 years before they divorced, yet remained close. Together they owned and operated...

Peggy L. WolfePeggy L. Wolfe, 84, of Casper, passed away Oct. 2, 2009 at Life Care Center.She was born Sept. 16, 1925 in Pawhuska, OK the daughter of Notly and Delpha E. Ridge McGhee. She graduated from Powell, WY High School. She was united in marriage to Norman E. Wolfe March 8, 1947 in Casper, WY. She was a homemaker,...

Betty Jane Swier, 83, passed away Saturday September, 26, 2009 in Glenwood Springs, CO. Betty was born May 19, 1926 in Central City, NE and had lived in the Casper/Mills area for many years. Betty is survived by 2 sons, Leroy Evans and daughter-in-law Della of Nordheim, TX and Jim Evans and daughter-in-law Dainette of Reva, SD; sister Elaine Ross...

Henry "Steve" Norris, 66, passed away Tuesday September 22, 2009 at Wyoming Medical Center in Casper following a short illness. Steve was born September 25, 1942 in Spindale, North Carolina to John and Kathleen Norris. He began his career in radio at the age of 15 working through out the US. He found his home in Gillette with KIML Basin...

Margaret Elaine CoryA celebration of a Catholic Mass will be held for the burial of Margaret Elaine Cory, 84,at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church on Thursday, Oct.1, 2009 at 2:00 PM. The rosary and vigil will be recited on Thursday prior to the services at the Church. Margaret will be cremated and will be returned to Florida accompanied by her loving...

Leonard M. Taucher, 84, of Casper, passed away Sept. 7, 2009 at the Wyoming Medical Center.He was born Dec. 22, 1924 in Rock Springs, WY, the son of Anton and Mary Jesersek Taucher. He was a graduate of Rock Springs High School in 1942. He received his Masters Degree with honors in 1953 in Geology from The University of Wyoming....

Laura C. CherryLaura C. Cherry, 47, of Mills, passed away Sept. 22, 2009 at the Central Wyoming Hospice Home after a long battle with breast cancer.She was born Dec. 20, 1961 in Tooele, Utah, the daughter of Stephen and Irene Kay Cherry. She was a very strong woman and a devoted mother. She loved her garden and enjoyed cross word...

Private memorial services for Brenda Sue Texas will be held at a later date: Brenda passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2009 at the Wyoming Medical Center following a short illness. She was born in Casper, WY on March 14, 1964 to Robert F. and Evelyn J. White. She was raised in Casper attending Casper schools and earning her Associate...

John Alfred Koester entered this world on January 2, 1946, born the fifth son of Henry J. and Helen Koester, in Sidney, NB. He departed this world on September 14,2009 at his home in Casper. He grew up on the family farm between Pete's, CO. and Sidney, NB, graduated from High School in Pete's and was very active in Jr....

Serafin Frank Rey, age 84, passed away Tuesday September 15, 2009 in Shepherd of the Valley Care Center in Casper. Frank was born March 5, 1925 in Brodhead CO to Serafin and Belinda Rey. He was raised and attended schools in Thermopolis. After high school he served in the US Army during WWII, serving in the European Theater including 6...

Jerry Tippit Jerry Tippit of Bar Nunn died at the Wyoming Medical Center on Saturday, September 12, 2009 while recovering from a short illness.He was born in Nowata, Oklahoma on October 13, 1948 to Jim and Dorothy Tippit and attended grade school there. As a result of his father's transfer to Fort Morgan, Colorado he attended middle and high schools...

Dale Franklin Campbell, 70, of Mills, passed away Sept. 9, 2009 at the Wyoming Medical Center.He was born Aug. 6, 1939 in Sioux City, Iowa, the son of George and Carrie Mitchell Campbell. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army Serving during the Korean Conflict. He was employed as a laborer and was a master of many. He...

Marvin "Jay" Tackett, age 67, passed away Wednesday September 9, 2009 at Central Wyoming Hospice, in Casper, following a long courageous battle with cancer. Jay was born October 30, 1941 in Clarinda Iowa. He started working at a very young age in the fields helping family and friends bring in crops. He attended Gravity Schools where he lived on the...