Helen Fern (Thomas) Rager
Sep 29, 2025
Helen Fern Rager, 91, of Gordon, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Born on October 17, 1933, in O'Neill, Nebraska, she was the daughter of Edward and Nellie Thomas and one of ten children in the Thomas family. Helen's life was defined by love, hard work, and dedication to others. After meeting and...
Judy Lucas
Sep 23, 2025
It was Judy's wish to be cremated, and no service will be held. If desired, expressions of sympathy may be sent to
Tina Christenson
PO Box 596
Lusk, WY 82225
Bill Dockery
Sep 22, 2025
William (Bill) Wayne Dockery October 22, 1943 – September 22, 2025
William "Bill" Wayne Dockery, 81, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2025. He was born on October 22, 1943, on Owl Creek in Thermopolis, Wyoming, the son of Clifford and Edna (Ready) Dockery. Bill was the youngest sibling to Bob, Carl, and Colleen.
He...
Jon E Martin
Sep 6, 2025
Jon passed away at the Wyoming Medical Center. A private family service will be held.
Gerald Anderson
Sep 5, 2025
Gerald N. Anderson, age 91, of Lusk, Wyoming, passed away on September 5, 2025, in Lusk.
Jerry, as we all knew him, was born and raised in Sioux County, Nebraska. He had a deep love for the land and the history, spending many years as a rancher south of Harrison, Nebraska. Gerald will be remembered as a...
Martha Hawley
Sep 4, 2025
Martha Jane Hawley passed away in the early morning hours of September 4, 2025, with her daughter Terry Jo by her side. Martha was born on September 6, 1935, in Lawrenceville, Illinois, to Joseph Franklin Wolfe and Rosetta Taylor Wolfe. Martha was the 11th child of 13 children. On February 7, 1953, she married Howard Lee Hawley in Bridgeport,...
Larry Lee Stone
Sep 3, 2025
Larry Lee Stone, age 85 of Lusk, passed away peacefully at Prairie Pines in Lusk, Wyoming, on September 3, 2025. Larry was born on August 13, 1940, in Colorado. Larry was adopted by Harve and Lois Stone in 1942. He was raised with his three sisters, Cheryl, Libby, and Trinket, in Bondurant, Wyoming. Larry was a good big brother,...
Algera J Jensen
Aug 26, 2025
Algera Jensen, 88, passed away August 26, 2025, in Lusk, Wyoming. She was born to Billie and Elmer Nelson on September 18, 1936, in Lance Creek, Wyoming. Algera was raised on "The Place" with her brother Andy. She attended grade school at Lance Creek and graduated from high school at Manville High. Algera and Don Jensen raised their five...
Nancy Margaret (Jansen) Shedeed
Aug 25, 2025
Nancy M. Shedeed, 68, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 25, 2025, surrounded by her family.
She was born in O'Neill, Nebraska, on October 23, 1956, to William (Bill) and Margaret (Peggy) Jansen. Nancy graduated from Gordon High School in 1975. Shortly after, she met the love of her life, Jim Shedeed, and they were united in...
Debra (Debbie) Kernick
Aug 21, 2025
Debra J. "Debbie" Kernick was born May 7, 1959 to Philip and Dorothy Shedeed (Doering) in Gregory, South Dakota.
Debbie was married to Scott Kernick on June 19, 1993 in Gordon and to this union a daughter Shay was born in 1995. Â They were married until his death in 2019. In September of 2022 Â Debbie met Scott...
Connie L. (Musfelt) Schwarting
Jul 23, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Connie Schwarting on July 23rd, 2025, at the age of 77, while living in Phoenix, AZ. She had been bravely battling multiple sclerosis for nearly 30 years.
Connie was born on March 26, 1948. Daughter of Eldon and Hazel Musfelt and beloved sister of James Musfelt,...
Jeffery "Cool" Charles Patterson
Jul 22, 2025
In Loving Memory of Jeffery "Cool" Charles Patterson
April 25, 1961 – July 22, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jeffery "Cool" Charles Patterson, who left us on July 22, 2025. Born in Riverton, Wyoming, on April 25, 1961, Jeff's journey through life took him across several states—including Washington, Indiana, Arizona, and...
Josh Jackson
Jul 19, 2025
Josh Jackson passed away in Lusk, Wyoming on July 19, 2025 in Lusk, Wyoming. No services are planned at this time.
Willie Thomas Witt
Jul 19, 2025
Willie Thomas Witt December 22,1943 – July 19, 2025 In sorrow we share the passing of Willie Witt who left this world at home on July 19, 2025 at the age of 81. Willie was a devoted father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather, cousin, and friend, known for his involvement in the church, humor, and unwavering ability to work hard and...
David Ray Jassman
Jun 23, 2025
David Ray Jassman left this life in the early morning of June 23, 2025. Born to Christian "Chris" Jassman and Emma Paige Wilson on August 11, 1938, on the Adam Schmierer homestead just outside of Node, Wyoming, Dave joined older sisters Helen Mae and Mary Ann with younger sister Judith Valerie (Judy) joining the family 18 months later. Dave...
Larry Halligan
Jun 9, 2025
Larry Halligan, 69, of Lusk, passed away on June 9, 2025. Larry was born to Lloyd and Marion (Frye) Halligan on September 14, 1955. Larry graduated from NCHS in 1973.
Larry went directly to work in the oilfields, where he made so many lifelong friends. His brother Jesse was proud to learn from and work with Larry....
Charles Leland Jones
Jun 3, 2025
Charles Leland Jones, 84, of Gordon, Nebraska passed away June 3, 2025. He was born on June 20, 1940, in Ardmore, Oklahoma to John Leland Jones and Mary Cecil Boucher. Charles graduated from Ardmore High School in 1958. He received a Bachelor of Education degree continuing on to a Master of Divinity from Iliff School of Theology in Denver,...
Roberta Jean Mahan
May 28, 2025
Roberta Jean Mahan was born in Ogallala, Nebraska on October 13, 1958, to Dale and Regina (Keller) Mahan. Roberta was 1 of 4 children. Â She grew up on the family farm outside of Crawford Nebraska, where she helped with the daily farm chores. As an adult Roberta worked for Seward Motor Freight for a short time and then Salem...
Donald (Gene) Eugene Belsky
May 12, 2025
Donald Eugene (Gene) Belsky-Age 94-Born June 9, 1930 to Guy Alfred and
Dorothy Wilma (Young) Belsky 10 miles south of Merriman, NE. He joined a big
brother Robert who was born in 1928 and then Lois joined them in 1932.
He graduated from Cody High School in 1947. After graduation he ventured in...
Glenn A Taylor
May 8, 2025
Glenn Taylor, age 74, of Lusk, passed away on May 8, 2025, in Newcastle, Wyoming. A Celebration of Life will be held on May 17, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 02:00 PM at Elks Lodge 602 S Elm Street.
Glenn Taylor was born on December 1, 1948, in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Charles and Luella Taylor....
