obituaries

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,...

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...

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...

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.  They were married until his death in 2019. In September of 2022  Debbie met Scott...

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,...

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...

Jul 19, 2025

Josh Jackson passed away in Lusk, Wyoming on July 19, 2025 in Lusk, Wyoming. No services are planned at this time.

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...

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...

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....

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,...

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.  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...

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...

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....

May 4, 2025

Bobbie Richard Desmond

Bob (Bobbie) Richard Desmond was born in McCook, Nebraska, on August 18, 1931.  He passed from this life to his eternal home with his Lord and Savior on May 4, 2025, at the care center he and his wife, Catherine, have been living at in Lusk, Wyoming.

Bob grew up in his...

Apr 26, 2025

Heidi Marie Borton, of Torrington, Wyoming, passed away on April 26, 2025, at the age of 47. She is survived by her devoted parents, Bryan and Nancy Borton; her brother and sister-in-law, Cory and Blue Borton; her children, Taylor, Carson, and Holly Schultz; and her cherished granddaughter, Aurora. She is also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, friends,...

Apr 26, 2025

Katie JoAnne Peterson passed away Saturday, April 26, 2025, in her mother's home in Lusk, Wyoming.

Katie was born June 6, 1978, in Torrington, joining her loving family, Steve and Jeanne Peterson, and sister, Rosemary Peterson.  She was active in 4-H during her elementary and early high school years.  Her picture graced the cover of the Wyoming...

Apr 21, 2025

Dorothy Loraine (Caldwell) Evans was born December 29, 1942 in Wood Lake, Nebraska to Russell and Dorothy (Burrows) Caldwell. She was called home April 21, 2025 at Swedish Medical Center in Engelwood, CO peacefully surrounded by her family.

Loraine was the eldest of 13 siblings. She married the love of her life Charles William Evans on June...

Apr 15, 2025

Ivan R. Phillips was born May 8, 1949 in Alliance, Nebraska.  He grew up and spent most of his life working with horses and cattle.  What he lacked in formal education he more than made up for in common sense and hard work.  He learned how to ride, drive, or operate anything; always willing to give something new a...

Apr 12, 2025

Sharon Barndt, age 81, of Lusk, died on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at the Niobrara Community Hospital Extended Care Center in Lusk. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 am, May 3, 2025, at the Niobrara County Fairgrounds Auditorium in Lusk, Wyoming. Inurnment will follow at the Lusk Cemetery.

Sharon Diane (Heinrich) Barndt was born on...