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Carl  E. Christianson

Carl E. Christianson

Feb 20, 2022

Carl Edward Christianson was born on August 21, 1939, at the Spencer Hospital in Lusk, Wyoming, to Anna (Schwartz) and Raymond Christianson.  He joined brother Leroy at home.  His early years were spent in the Red Bird area on the family ranch.

Carl passed away on February 20, 2022, at the Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff,...

John  Francis Baldwin,  Jr.

John Francis Baldwin, Jr.

Feb 17, 2022

Life and Testimony of John Baldwin

John F. Baldwin, Jr., 70, passed into eternity at his home in Lusk, Wyoming, on Thursday, February 17, 2022. A Celebration of Life will be held at Harrison Bible Church, in Harrison, NE, on February 26, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. Pastor Matt Parker will officiate. John's body will be sown (First...

Misty  Renee Himes

Misty Renee Himes

Feb 8, 2022

Misty Renee Himes was born, the youngest child of Patricia Goble Himes and Milton Himes, on October 3, 1972, in Lusk, Wyo. She died February 8, 2022, in Torrington Wyo.

Misty was loved and cared for in Lusk for her first four years until her fragile health concerns forced her family to make the heartbreaking decision to...

Dale  Robert Jordan

Dale Robert Jordan

Feb 8, 2022

Dale Robert Jordan, age 79, of Lusk entered eternal rest at Prairie Pines Care Facility in Lusk, Wyoming on February 8, 2022.  A celebration of his life will be held February 12, 2022, at 1:30 p.m. at the Niobrara County Fairgrounds in Lusk with Pastor Tom Strock officiating. Interment will follow in the Bodarc Cemetery northeast of Harrison, Nebraska....

Pat Christian

Pat Christian

Feb 3, 2022

Ruth "Pat" Christian, 96 years of age, passed away peacefully in her home in Sun Lakes, Arizona, on Feb. 3, 2022. She was born in Glenrock on Oct. 24, 1925, to Grace (Hutchinson) Smith and Lloyd "Doc" Smith. She lived her childhood years on the family ranch near Keeline.

Pat graduated from Manville High School in Wyoming...

Dorothey  Ileane Snell

Dorothey Ileane Snell

Jan 31, 2022

Dorothy Ileane Snell, 95, of Glenrock, WY passed away peacefully at the hospital in Jackson, WY on January, 31st, 2022.

Dorothy was born in Stuart, Nebraska May 15, 1926.  She moved to Idaho with her parents, Fred and Pearl Harrington, before moving to Lance Creek, Wyoming in 1937.  She graduated from the eighth grade at Manville High...

Carol  Jean (Parmely)  Smith

Carol Jean (Parmely) Smith

Jan 26, 2022

Carol Jean Parmely Smith passed away in Fort Worth, TX, Wednesday afternoon, January 26, at the age of 76.

A Celebration of Life was held Feb. 5 in Ft. Worth.

Memorial services will be held at the the First Baptist Church in Lusk, WY, Thurs., Mar. 16, time to be determined.

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Alvin 'Al' George Titchener

Alvin 'Al' George Titchener

Jan 24, 2022

Alvin 'Al' George Titchener, 83, passed away Mon., Jan. 24, 2022, at Niobrara Community Hospital.  Memorial services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Fri., Feb. 11, 2022 at the Congregational Church in Lusk, WY.  Memorials may be made to Lusk Volunteer Fire Department or to the Niobrara County Senior Center.

A full obituary will follow.

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Bobby 'Bob' Floyd Parmely,  Sr.

Bobby 'Bob' Floyd Parmely, Sr.

Jan 7, 2022

Bobby Floyd Parmely, Sr., passed away Friday, Jan. 7, 2022, in Sioux Falls, SD. Graveside services at Dellview Cemetery in Manville will be held at a later date.

A full obituary will follow.

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Services are to be announced

Donald  Rex Kraft

Donald Rex Kraft

Jan 1, 2022

Donald Rex Kraft passed away New Year's Day, Jan. 1, 2022, at Douglas Care Center in Douglas, WY. Services will be held at a later date.

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Services are to be announced

(Ella) Marie (Kilmer)  Henthorn

(Ella) Marie (Kilmer) Henthorn

Dec 23, 2021

Ella Marie Kilmer Henthorn

Ella Marie Kilmer Henthorn, known as Marie to most, was born on October 5, 1927, at home in Kilmer Valley, Custer County, Nebraska, to parents Clarence Everett Kilmer and Ella Sedonia (Long) Kilmer. Marie passed on December 23, 2021, with her daughter by her side at Wyoming Medical Center. She lived to be...

James  Lee Nawrocki

James Lee Nawrocki

Dec 17, 2021

James Lee Nawrocki (Jim), age 76, was welcomed into the arms of his loving Savior on December 17th, 2021. Jim passed peacefully in Lusk, Wyoming where he will be buried. He was born on Sept. 29, 1945, in Hollywood, California. He is preceded by his parents Clemence and Phyllis Nawrocki and brother Ron Nawrocki. Jim is survived by his...

Percy 'Bud' Ray Reed

Percy 'Bud' Ray Reed

Dec 1, 2021

Percy Ray (Bud) Reed passed away peacefully at home December 1, 2021.  Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Wed., December 8, 2021, at the Niobrara County Fairgrounds Auditorium in Lusk.

Bud was born to Ray and Bernice Reed on September 27, 1936 in Douglas, Wyoming.  He grew up in various locations on the family ranch,...

John  David Bruch

John David Bruch

Nov 30, 2021

Funeral Services for John David Bruch, 80, will be held at 10 a.m. December 6th, 2021, at St. Leo's Catholic Church in Lusk, Wyoming with Father Andrew Duncan officiating, with lunch following the service. A private burial will follow. There will be a rosary held at 5:00pm at St. Leo's Catholic Church Sunday Dec 5, 2021, with Father Ray...

Diana  Mae (Brinkerhoff)  Mcgrew

Diana Mae (Brinkerhoff) Mcgrew

Nov 21, 2021

Diana passed away peacefully November 21, 2021, Diana was pre-deceased by her parents Velma and Gilbert Brinckerhoff, her loving husband Eugene McGrew, her son David McGrew. Diana's survived by her sons Michael (Jasmyn) McGrew, Timothy McGrew, Granddaughter Michelle (Alexander) Schilling, Grandsons Christopher McGrew, Richard (Tiffany) McGrew, Great-Grandchildren Lani-Mae Kahalehau, Kylie Davis, Madisyn Davis, Trystan McGrew, Teagan McGrew, Bear McGrew,...

Lucille  Dorette (Larson)  Shoults

Lucille Dorette (Larson) Shoults

Nov 18, 2021

Lucille (Larson) Shoults passed away Nov. 18, 2021 in Lusk, Wyoming, moving from her earthly home to a heavenly home "prepared" for her by her Savior, Jesus Christ. (John 14:1-3) Lucille was born October 13, 1926, in Harrison Nebraska to parents Tony and Ethel Larson.

Lucille was raised on the family ranch north of Van Tassell with...

Paul  Eugene Soderberg

Paul Eugene Soderberg

Nov 13, 2021

Funeral services for Paul Soderberg, 89, will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, at the Niobrara County Fairgrounds in Lusk. Paul passed away in Lusk, Wy Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021.

Paul Eugene Soderberg was born June 20, 1932, to John and Wilhemina (Ek) Soderberg. Paul was the youngest of eleven children.

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James 'Jim' Lester Shepperson

James 'Jim' Lester Shepperson

Nov 11, 2021

James Lester (Jim) Shepperson of Lance Creek passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, November 11th, 2021, with his wife Waive at his side.  Jim started his battle with cancer in 2012, fighting it off and on over the past 9 years.  He fought it with courage, and he always had a smile on his face.

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Claudetta  Mae (Swope)  Tollman

Claudetta Mae (Swope) Tollman

Nov 6, 2021

Claudetta Mae Swope Tollman, born November 23, 1936, to Fay Arlene Swope & Genevieve Thora (VanBlarcum) Swope of Whitman, Wyoming, left us here on Earth and moved on to her next journey November 6, 2021. Claudetta fought a valiant fight against leukemia, pneumonia, and Covid-19 before deciding to go home to her husband and family in Heaven.

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Dolores  Rose (Swope)  Mitchell

Dolores Rose (Swope) Mitchell

Oct 28, 2021

Dolores Rose, daughter of Fay Swope and Genevieve Van Blarcum, born 23 October 1945, quietly slipped through heaven's gates on 28 October 2021. Dolores' bright smile will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She was a devoted daughter, sister, mother and friend.A memorial service will be held at 2:00pm, Saturday, November 13, 2021 at the Pier Funeral...

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