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James (Jimm) Walter Koch

James (Jimm) Walter Koch

Aug 11, 2020

James Walter Koch "Jimm" died on August 11, 2020, due to extended health issues.  Jimm was born July 13, 1954 in Hardin, Montana.  He attended schools in Hardin, graduating in 1972.  After high school, Jimm traveled around working at various ranches in various locations for many years, until settling in Harrison NE, working at Herren  Bros True Value, where...

Becky  Lynn (Rebecca)  Clark

Becky Lynn (Rebecca) Clark

Jul 23, 2020

Rebecca Lynn Clark passed away on July 23, 2020 after a courageous battle with health issues. Becky, a lifelong native of Wyoming, was born in Sheridan, Wyoming on February 23, 1970 to Bob Lepper and Bonnie Athey.

Becky's lifelong passion of showing kindness to others through her work in healthcare began at a young age. Her early...

Becky (Rebecca) Lynn Clark

Becky (Rebecca) Lynn Clark

Jul 23, 2020

Rebecca Lynn Clark passed away on July 23, 2020 after a courageous battle with health issues. Becky, a lifelong native of Wyoming, was born in Sheridan, Wyoming on February 23, 1970 to Bob Lepper and Bonnie Athey.

Becky's lifelong passion of showing kindness to others through her work in healthcare began at a young age. Her early...

Audrey  Jane (Ellis)  Pfister

Audrey Jane (Ellis) Pfister

Jul 15, 2020

Audrey Jane (Ellis) Pfister was born in Youngstown, Ohio on March 13, 1922 and passed away at the Niobrara Health & Life Center in Lusk, Wyoming on July 15, 2020 with loved ones at her side. She attended high school at Trumbull County High School in Warren, Ohio, graduating at the age of sixteen following which she was admitted...

Raymond  Edward Semroska

Raymond Edward Semroska

Jul 9, 2020

Raymond Edward Semroska, 89 of Harrison, passed away on July 9, 2020 in Lusk, Wyoming.

Funeral services will be held at Pier Funeral Home Friday July 17, 2020 at 10:00AM, with Reverend James Rockhill of Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church officiating. Lunch will be servedat the Harrison VFW Hall between the funeral service and burial. Burial will follow...

Jerry  Lee Morehead

Jerry Lee Morehead

Jul 1, 2020

No services will be held per Jerry's request.

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No services to be held

Katharina  Helena (Bryant)  Freeman

Katharina Helena (Bryant) Freeman

Jun 28, 2020

Katharina Helena Freeman (Bryant), called "Nina" or "Kathy" by family and friends, passed away peacefully on Sunday June 28th in Charlotte, North Carolina, surrounded by her husband, brother, and loving daughter.

Nina was born to loving parents on January 14, 1972, the middle of three children in Bethesda, Maryland. After the tragic death of Nina's mother, Lydia...

Shirlee  Anne (Thompson)  Crofutt

Shirlee Anne (Thompson) Crofutt

Jun 19, 2020

Shirlee Anne Crofutt, 88, passed away June 19, 2020 at Worland Health Care Centerin Worland, WY following a period of declining health.

Born October 16, 1931 in Gordon, NE, she was the daughter of Faye (Nern) Thompson and George "Powder River" Thompson. The family resided on the Kitchen Ranch in northern Niobrara County, and Shirlee attended grade...

Irma  M. (Zerbst)  Wasserburger

Irma M. (Zerbst) Wasserburger

May 28, 2020

Irma M. (Zerbst) Wasserburger, 78, passed from this life on Thursday, May 28th, 2020 at Niobrara Community Hospital in Lusk, Wyoming.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Leo's Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m. Tue., June 2, 2020. The family asks that this be for family and close friends. Public graveside services at Lusk...

Pearl  Delores (Brenner)  Nunamaker

Pearl Delores (Brenner) Nunamaker

Apr 25, 2020

Pearl Delores Nunamaker, 84, passed away Sat., April 25, 2020, at Niobrara Community Hospital in Lusk.

She was born April 3, 1936 in Alliance, OH, to Carl and Grace (Tinlin) Brennar .

Pearl is survived by her daughters, Vicki Sears and Billi Jo Nunamaker of Lusk; grandchildren Jeremy Nunamaker, William Limb, and Amanda Limb; and...

James  C. Baker

James C. Baker

Apr 22, 2020

James C. Baker, 87 of Lingle, WY passed away April 22, 2020 at Regional West in Scottsbluff, NE. Cremationhas taken place and a Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

Jim was born May 19,1932 to Guy and Ardice Baker. He was raised on a ranch north of Lance Creek WY. and served in the...

Evelyn  Arlene (Garhart)  Arends

Evelyn Arlene (Garhart) Arends

Apr 16, 2020

Evelyn Arlene Garhart Arends was born January 10th, 1937 to Vern and Evelyn Garhart in Douglas, Wyoming and was called home to be with our Lord on April 16th, 2020. Arlene was preceeded in death by her husband of 31 years Vernell Marcel Arends, her parents; sisters, Nila, Joann, Carol and Marcia.. She is survived by her sister, Verna...

Donna  Irene Ruffing

Donna Irene Ruffing

Mar 31, 2020

Donna Irene Ruffing, 74, of Lusk, WY passed away March 31, 2020 at Cheyenne Regional Hospital after having dealt with numerous health issues.

Donna was born in Lusk on December 27, 1945 to Albert A. Ruffing and Gertrude M. (Wilson) Ruffing She attended school in Lusk, graduating from Niobrara County High School in 1964, after which she...

Suzanne 'Suzie' Marie (Worley)  Price

Suzanne 'Suzie' Marie (Worley) Price

Mar 19, 2020

Suzanne Suzie' Marie Price passed away March 19, 2020 at Niobrara Community Hospital in Lusk. She was 77.

Suzie was born in the Leona Dout Maternity Hospital in Harrison, NE on December 22, 1942 to Frances (Henry) and Evan Worley. She grew up in Harrison and graduated from Niobrara County High School in 1961. She married Richard...

Suzanne 'Suzie' Marie (Worley)  Price

Suzanne 'Suzie' Marie (Worley) Price

Mar 19, 2020

Suzanne 'Suzie' Marie Price passed away March 19, 2020 at Niobrara Community Hospital in Lusk.  She was 77.

Suzie was born in the Leona Dout Maternity Hospital in Harrison, NE on December 22, 1942 to Frances (Henry) and Evan Worley.  She grew up in Harrison and graduated from Niobrara County High School in 1961.  She married Richard...

Peggy (Willadson)  Graves

Peggy (Willadson) Graves

Mar 18, 2020

Peggy G. (Willadson) Graves was born Aug. 6, 1942, in Newcastle, WY. She passed away Wed., Mar. 18, 2020, in Lusk.

She grew up in Osage, WY with her siblings. She graduated from Upton, WY in 1960. After graduating she went to work at Johnston's Fuel Line Inc. as a secretary.

Peggy married Danny Graves...

Vesta  Charlene Pratt

Vesta Charlene Pratt

Mar 15, 2020

Services will be held in Newcastle at a later date. A full obituary will follow.

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Services are to be announced

Virginia Heil

Virginia Heil

Mar 4, 2020

Virginia Fern Heil was born April 4, 1932 in Boulder Colorado. She passed away March 4, 2020 at Niobrara Community Hospital Extended Care in Lusk Wyoming, she was 87.

Virginia was born in Boulder, Colorado on the farm operated by her maternal Grandparents. She lived on several farms in Boulder County during her childhood. Virginia attended Lincoln...

Charles  L. (Chuck)  Wiggins

Charles L. (Chuck) Wiggins

Feb 25, 2020

Charles (Chuck) L. Wiggins passed away at his home in Manville, Wyo. on Tue., Feb. 25, 2020 at age 86. He was born in Broken Bow, Neb. April 16, 1933.

He married the love of his life, Lovona (Vonnie) R. Jackson in Ainsworth, Neb. on July 28th, 1956. They had four children: Rose, Chuck, Joe and Ruth....

Charles (Chuck) L. Wiggins

Charles (Chuck) L. Wiggins

Feb 25, 2020

Charles (Chuck) L. Wiggins passed away at his home in Manville, Wyo. on Tue., Feb. 25, 2020 at age 86.  He was born in Broken Bow, Neb. April 16, 1933.

He married the love of his life, Lovona (Vonnie) R. Jackson in Ainsworth, Neb. on July 28th, 1956.  They had four children:  Rose, Chuck, Joe and Ruth....

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