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Kieth Earl Norris

Kieth Earl Norris

Nov 1, 2023

 

Kieth Earl Norris, 93, passed away in Green River, Wyoming, surrounded by family, in the early morning hours of Wednesday, November 1, 2023.

He was born on March 17, 1930 in Green River, the son of Benjamin Norris and Bertha Marie Moyes.

Kieth attended schools in Green River and graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1948...

Rheta Nell Eychner

Rheta Nell Eychner

Oct 31, 2023

 

Rheta Nell Eychner, 86, passed away October 31, 2023 at home following a brief illness. She was a resident of Green River, Wyoming and was raised in Longmont, Colorado as well as Tennessee.

She was born August 5th, 1937, in Longmont, Colorado, the daughter of William (Bill) Parker and Alpha Parker.

Rheta married Dan Eychner on February 14, 1957...

Evelyn Agnes Culver

Evelyn Agnes Culver

Oct 26, 2023

Evelyn Agnes Culver of Rock Springs and Casper passed away peacefully on October 26, 2023. Evelyn was born on February 2, 1938, in Rock Springs, Wyoming to Felix and Frances Baronetti. The new family moved to Salt Lake City Utah. Evelyn graduated from South High School and worked for the telephone company. She met Denis Culver just before he left...

Donald James Mattinson

Donald James Mattinson

Oct 23, 2023

 

Donald “Doc” James Mattinson Sr., 79, of Rock Springs returned home to his Heavenly Father on October 23, 2023. Donald was born in Rock Springs, Wyoming on January 20, 1944 to Ralph Mattinson and Helen Knezovich. He married Donna Acker on February 2, 1963 in Rock Springs. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Provo Temple.

Donald attended schools...

Krystal Dawn Simpson

Krystal Dawn Simpson

Oct 15, 2023

 

Krystal Dawn Simpson, 24, passed away on October 15, 2023 at her home in Green River, Wyoming.  

She was born on March 5, 1999 in Ogden, UT, the daughter of Cynthia Ann Simpson and Mike Simpson. She was raised by her grandparents Bob and Donna Cudney.  

Krystal was a 2017 graduate of Green River High School. She...

Donald B. Thayer

Donald B. Thayer

Oct 10, 2023

 

Donald B. Thayer, 83, died on October 10, 2023, in Rock Springs, Wyoming.

 

He was born on January 18, 1940, in New Haven, Connecticut, the son of Edward Francis Thayer and Elizabeth Veronica Wallace.

 

Donald attended schools in Stuart, Florida, and graduated from Martin High School with the class of 1958. He served as a Navy Veteran...

Tamra Joy Carr

Tamra Joy Carr

Oct 10, 2023

 

Tamra Joy Carr, 53, walked into the arms of The Lord on October 10th, 2023, at 2:00am.

 

She was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Marian Remington and Daniel Glad on November 10th, 1969.

 

Tamra married her husband, Brent Carr, December 6th, 1988 and is survived by him, their two children, Travis and Kayla, as well as...

Eutona Pearl Wilde Harris

Eutona Pearl Wilde Harris

Oct 10, 2023

 

Eutona Pearl Wilde Harris, 88, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at the Misson of Castle Rock in Green River, WY.

She was born on October 24, 1934 in Rock Springs, WY, the daughter of David Lyle Anderson Sr. and Larena Pearl Stewart.

Eutona married Albert Wilde on June 11, 1951 at the Salt Lake Temple in Salt...

Beverly J. Ellis

Beverly J. Ellis

Oct 9, 2023

 

Beverly J. Ellis, 79, passed away at the University of Utah Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah on October 9, 2023. She was a resident of Rock Springs, WY for most of her life.

She was born on November 19, 1943 in Provo, UT, the daughter of Leonard Fancher and Jeanette Hansen.

Beverly graduated from Natrona High School.

She...

David Penoff

David Penoff

Oct 6, 2023

David Penoff, 59, passed away on October 6, 2023 at his home in Rock Springs, WY.  

He was born on July 31, 1964 in Rock Springs, WY, the son of Theresa (Scala) Penoff and Jack Penoff.  

David married Leslie Ann Rech on July 7, 2007. She preceded him in death on September 8, 2013.  

He attended Rock...

Sau Ning Cheng

Sau Ning Cheng

Oct 5, 2023

 

Sau Ning Cheng, 90, passed away October 5, 2023 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County.  He was a Rock Springs resident for 48 years.

He was born August 20, 1933 in Canton, China, and was adopted at an early age.  He married Lai Wan Liu in Hong Kong.  She preceded him in death on July 22, 2011.

Sau Ning worked as a...

Mike Quickenden

Mike Quickenden

Oct 4, 2023

 

Mike Quickenden, 81, of Rock Springs, Wyoming, passed away on October 4, 2023, while doing what he loved most—hunting in the mountains—alongside his son, Ty.

 

Mike was born in Lewistown, Montana, on September 14, 1942, to his parents, Charles and Peggy Quickenden. He graduated from Great Falls High School in 1960, setting the stage for a life filled...

Larry Glen Shepard

Larry Glen Shepard

Oct 3, 2023

 

Larry Glen Shepard, 69, passed away October 3, 2023 at Intermountain Medical Center in Salt Lake City, Utah.

He was born January 17, 1954 in Rock Springs, Wy, the son of Cecil and Darlene Shepard.

Larry graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1973 before working for the railroad. He held many jobs in the automotive sales...

Karen Renee McGinnis

Karen Renee McGinnis

Sep 30, 2023

 

Karen Renee McGinnis, 57, passed away September 30, 2023 at Mission at Castle Rock Rehabilitation Center in Green River, WY following a battle with brain cancer. She was a former resident of Denver, CO.

She was born on August 21, 1966 in Sacramento, California, the daughter of Billie and Ralph Mattinson.

Karen attended high school in Rock Springs, WY...

Harold "Clark" Laudato

Harold "Clark" Laudato

Sep 27, 2023

 

MSgt. Harold Clark Laudato

 

December 6, 1944 – September 27, 2023

 

 

Harold “Clark” Laudato, 78, fought a valiant battle with a sudden illness and in the end his body was just worn out and he passed peacefully. Clark passed away on September 27, 2023, in Rock Springs, WY, with his family at his side. Clark was...

Steven Fritzel

Steven Fritzel

Sep 25, 2023

 

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Steven John Fritzel; known by friends as "Scuba". He passed away September 25, 2023.

Steven was born in Rock Springs, Wyoming on February 13, 1987. Steven had a larger-than-life character that was deeply rooted in his courageous spirit. He was always the first one to explore the unknown,...

Joshua Clifton Sinnett

Joshua Clifton Sinnett

Sep 25, 2023

Joshua Clifton Sinnett, 43, passed away Monday, September 25, 2023 at his home in Granger, Wyoming following a sudden illness.He was born on March 23, 1980 in Parkersburg, West Virginia, the son of Dwayne Clifton Sinnett and Linda Darleene Jenkins.Joshua graduated from Mountain View High School with the class of 1998.He worked as a tower foreman for Union Wireless for...

William "Bill" P. Korhonen

William "Bill" P. Korhonen

Sep 20, 2023

 

On September 20, 2023, William P “Bill" Korhonen, 74, was welcomed into Heaven by his mother, Patricia, father Toivo, and his sister, Rose Marie.

 

He was born in Rock Springs, WY on September 7, 1949, the second child of Pat and Toivo “Tom” Korhonen.

 

He lived in Superior for most of his young life until the family...

Dale Dreben

Dale Dreben

Sep 19, 2023

 

Dale Dreben, 65, passed away September 19, 2023 at St. Marks Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah. 

He was born on September 15, 1958 in Joliet, Illinois, the son of Warren and Marge Dreben. 

Dale graduated from the Rock Springs High School in 1977 and worked as a pipeline inspector for Mtn Fuel/ Questar for 39 years until his...

Terri Jean Tarufelli

Terri Jean Tarufelli

Sep 17, 2023

 

Terri Jean Tarufelli, 58, of Rock Springs, passed away on September 17, 2023 surrounded by her family. Terri Jean passed away due to health complications.

She was born on February 26, 1965, to Eugene and Teresa Tarufelli in Rock Springs, WY.

Terri Jean grew up in Rock Springs with her brother Rick. She was a loving mother, daughter, sister,...

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