obituaries

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...

Apr 11, 2025

Margaret M. Nelson was born August 1, 1929, to Gerald and Loma (Anson) Greenamyre on the farm southwest of Gordon, Nebraska.  She attended rural school in the first eight grades and graduated from Gordon High School in 1946.  She taught in a rural school for several years. She married Archie Nelson on December 8, 1951. They lived on the...

Apr 11, 2025

Gary Gay Lamb, 87, peacefully passed away on April 11, 2025, at his home in Lusk, Wyoming. He was born on October 17, 1937, to Norman (Shorty) Lamb and Margaret Rathburn Lamb, south of Manville, WY. He is survived by his wife, Lala Miles Lamb, son Lyle Lamb of Lusk, WY daughter Gayla (Randy) Johnson of South Wever, UT,...

Mar 30, 2025

Lisa Janise Luscher, 57, of Chadron, Nebraska, passed away on March 30, 2025, at Regional West Hospital Hospital in Scottsbluff, Nebraska.

Lisa was the youngest of seven children, born on October 24, 1967, in DeKalb, Illinois, to Fred and Rita (Roberts) Luscher.  Her first 2 years were spent living in Waterman, Illinois.  In October of 1969, the...

Mar 30, 2025

Betty L. Rainey, 91, of Glenrock, Wyoming, passed away peacefully at Niobrara Community Hospital on March 30, 2025, surrounded by her loving family and the music she loved. She was born on June 9, 1933, to Robert and Leona Spencer. Betty was the youngest of two children.

Betty graduated in 1951 from Glenrock Parkerton High School.

Mar 28, 2025

Sharon K. Witt (Hansen) October 30, 1942 – March 28, 2025

In sorrow we share the passing of Sharon K. Witt (Hansen), who peacefully left this world on March 28, 2025, at the age of 82. Sharon was a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, cousin, and friend, known for her kindness, strength, and unwavering love for those...

Feb 26, 2025

Melanie Dawn (Retzlaff) Bourne, 51, of Clinton, NE, passed away unexpectedly at her home on February 26, 2025.

Melanie was born on March 15, 1973, in Gordon, Nebraska, to Kendall Retzlaff and Sharon (Shedeed) Retzlaff Judd.

Melanie graduated from Rushville High School in 1991. Following graduation, Melanie worked various jobs, including a nanny job at...

Feb 25, 2025

Barbara Jean Rapp, 70, passed away peacefully February 25, 2025, at Niobrara Community Hospital after a two-year courageous and determined battle with pancreatic and colon cancer. A Catholic Rosary is being held Sunday, March 2, 2025, at 5:00 pm and a funeral service Monday, March 3, 2025, at 10:00 am at St. Leo's Catholic Church with overflow for the...

Jan 28, 2025

A service to honor Karen Morris Whitney, 82, will be held Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 10:00 A.M. at the Newcastle Senior Center, a reception will follow.  Cremation has taken place with the cremains to be buried in the Lusk Cemetery under the direction of Pier Funeral Home.

Karen passed away peacefully at Shepherd of the Valley...

Jan 5, 2025

Karen Sue Hicks (Desmond) was born in Longmont, Colorado on May 25, 1957. She went to her heavenly home with Jesus on January 5, 2025 at her farm home near Lusk, Wyoming. She spent her childhood in Loveland, CO, and graduated from Loveland High School in 1975. On November 14, 1975 she was married to Paul Hicks from Berthoud,...

Nov 30, 2024

Prosper Pierre Etchemendy 10/6/1931-10/22/2025.

Dad was born on October 6, 1931, in Montrose Colorado to French Basque immigrants Pierre and Anna Etchemendy. He spent his young years in the mountains of Colorado herding sheep with the Basque herders honing his ag skills, his Basque language and way of life. Dad was fluent in the Basque language both...

Nov 30, 2024

William Harley Cushman, age 88, was at home when he left this world to go to heaven on May 4, 2025. Graveside services will be held at the Jireh Cemetery Highway 85, North Jireh Rd, Keeline, Wyoming, on Sunday, May 11, 2025 at 1 pm, with a reception to follow at the Shooting Sports Arena at the Niobrara County...

Nov 30, 2024

Brad Kant, age 58, of Lance Creek, Wyoming, passed away on Sunday, January 12, at the Central Wyoming Hospice in Casper after a long battle with cancer. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 18, 2025, at the Pier Funeral Home in Lusk, Wyoming. Interment will follow in the Lusk Cemetery. Brad was born...

Nov 29, 2024

Joy Evonne Ellingson Kaltenheuser, age 91, formerly of Lusk and Torrington, Wyoming, died November 29, 2024, in Rochester, Minnesota. The public is invited to a celebration of life for Joy on Saturday, December 7th, at the Congregational Church at 2:00 p.m. in Lusk, Wyoming.

Joy was born September 23, 1933, in McCallsburg, Iowa, and graduated from McCallsburg...

Oct 30, 2024

Larry Ray Bone came roaring into the world March 28, 1957 in Lusk, WY. His proud parents were Don and Lois Bone also of Lusk.

Larry spent the entirety of his educational career and the majority of his life in Lusk. He was very interested in fast cars as a young man and built himself one from...