Francis Andrew Bulawa Jr., 78, of Newcastle, Wyoming, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his beloved family, on March 13, 2025.
Born on March 21, 1946, in Omaha, Nebraska, to Dr. Francis and Loretta Bulawa, Fran was raised in Norfolk, Nebraska, and graduated from Burns Catholic High…
Nov. 9, 1933–March 4, 2025
Celebrating the life of Kenton “Ken” K. Hunter.
Funeral and burial services will be held at Black Hills National Cemetery in Sturgis, South Dakota, on March 27, at 1:30 p.m. for Ken Hunter of Gillette, Wyoming.
Ken peacefully passed away of natural causes at Crook…
Feb. 24, 1944–Feb. 28, 2025
Leann Pauline Dutcher (Toppenberg), age 81, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 28, 2025, in Legacy, Gillette, Wyoming, from natural causes.
Leann was born February. 24, 1944, in Igloo, South Dakota, to Andrew Toppenberg and Leona Mendenhall.
On Jan. 17, 1961…
July 13, 1945–March 4, 2025
Services for Martha J. Rich were held on Monday, March 10, at 2 p.m. at Weston County Senior Citizen Center, with burial at Greenwood Cemetery in Newcastle, Wyoming. Coffee and remembrance followed at the senior center in Newcastle. Visitation for friends and family…
April 14, 1945–Jan. 28, 2025
Gary Allen Davis, age 79, passed away at home in Rapid City, South Dakota, on Jan. 28, 2025, with his family by his side. Gary was born April 14, 1945, in Rocky Point, Wyoming.
Gary grew up in Newcastle, Wyoming, and graduated from Newcastle High School, Class of…
June 27, 1944–Jan. 30, 2025
Stanley W. Hixson, born June 27, 1944, in Scotia, California, to Lorin and Florence Hixson, died Jan. 30, 2025, at Weston County Manor at age 80.
He was preceded in death by his son, Michael, and survived by his wife, Irene, sons, Zeek (Brenda) Hopkins of Battleground…
Oct. 26, 1953– Feb. 7, 2025
Anita “Skeeter” Helen Wolfe passed away peacefully at age 71 on Feb. 7, 2025, in Newcastle, Wyoming.
Anita was born Oct. 26, 1953, in Newcastle to Ray E. and Helen G. Wolfe. Anita was the middle child with two
siblings, Gary Wolfe and Kim (Wolfe,
Fox) Stolz.
Anita…
Aug. 8, 1946–Feb. 12, 2025
Polly Japp peacefully departed this world in the early hours of Feb. 12, 2025, to be made whole and radiant in heaven. She is rejoicing and singing and dancing with a new and perfect body and mind in the presence of our Lord and Savior this morning.
Polly was born Aug…
March 5, 1942–Jan. 28, 2025
A service to honor Karen Morris Whitney, 82, will be held on Saturday, Feb. 8, at 10 a.m. at Weston County Senior Citizen Center in Newcastle; a time to visit with family and friends will follow at the senior center. Cremation has taken place, and the cremains will be…
Jan. 4, 1926–Jan. 25, 2025
Frieda Vainio Waterson, age 99, passed away on Jan. 25, 2025, at Weston County Manor in Newcastle, Wyoming, where she had been a resident for several years.
Frieda was born Jan. 4, 1926, in Lead, South Dakota, to Werner and Lydia (Anderson) Vainio. Her father was a…
Nov. 10, 1926–Dec. 24, 2024
Ruth Elizabeth Moore peacefully passed away on Dec. 24, 2024, with her family by her side.
Ruth was born Nov. 10, 1926, to Frank and Pearl (Schultz) Fawcett on the family ranch homesteaded on Beaver Creek near Newcastle, Wyoming. She was the middle daughter of three…
March 18, 1936–Dec. 31, 2024
Dean Theodore Pridgeon, devoted husband, passed away in his sleep on New Year’s Eve. He was born on March 18, 1936, to Hank and Maxine Pridgeon and was the baby of the Pridgeon clan.
His childhood in Upton, Wyoming, was spent alongside his three siblings, Barb, Jerry…
Jan. 30, 1950–Dec. 17, 2024
Dannie Lee Wieburg was born Jan. 30, 1950, in Laramie, Wyoming, to Omer and Eula Wieburg. He was one of five children and grew up in a lumber camp on Snowy Range.
He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam war, where he did two tours. Dannie attended the University…
Oct. 5, 1942–Dec. 23, 2024
Larry G Jackson, born Oct. 5, 1942, in Pierre, SD, passed away Dec. 23, 2024, surrounded by loved ones, in Gillette, Wyoming. Larry did well with his life.
He was raised in Presho, South Dakota, where, after high school, he worked as a carpenter to pay for college.
At…
June 18, 1968–Dec. 20, 2024
Randall G. “Randy” Harrington, 56, died Dec. 20, 2024, in Rapid City, South Dakota, with family by his side.
He was born June 18, 1968, in Lead, South Dakota, to Donald Leroy Harrington and Pauline Belle Bettelyoun.
Randy worked the sawmills in the Black Hills for…
May 1, 1929–Dec. 27, 2024
Wanda Materi, age 95, of Upton, Wyoming, passed peacefully on Dec. 27, 2024, at Weston County Manor.
Wanda Mae Canfield was born May 1, 1929, at the ranch on Kara Creek to Willard and Ada Canfield. Along with her twin, Wallace, they joined sisters, Leona and Rachael, and…
1935–2024
Betty Benson passed away Dec. 18, 2024, at age 89, after a brief stay at Davis Hospice in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
Betty was born on Nov. 21, 1935, in Newcastle, Wyoming, to NS and Reta Updike while they lived in the Osage oil field.
She married Ken Benson in 1958 after both graduated from…
May 8,1926–Dec. 6, 2024
Elizabeth “Liz” Field died peacefully Dec. 6, 2024, at her home in Corvallis, Oregon. She was 98.
A resident of Newcastle, Wyoming, from 1966 to 2006, Liz was active as a leader in Girl Scouting, education, mental health, and civic organizations.
Born Margaret Elizabeth…
Feb. 22, 1951–Dec. 8, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Peggy Omega Hope Duclo, on Dec. 8, 2024.
Born on Feb. 22, 1951, Peggy lived a life full of love, compassion, and dedication to those she held dear.
Peggy’s journey was one marked by kindness and resilience. She…
Dec. 20, 1934–Nov. 19, 2024
Robert Henry was born Dec. 20, 1934, in Belle Fourche, South Dakota, son of Silas and Roberta (Maple) Henry. He passed away Nov. 19, 2024.
At age 10, the family moved to Sturgis, South Dakota, where he grew up and graduated from high school in 1952. He earned a…
Aug. 3, 1946–Nov. 23, 2024
Jerry Arlen Spracklen, 78, of Newcastle, Wyoming, passed away Nov. 23, 2024, after a brief illness, in Sheridan, Wyoming. He was born on Aug. 3, 1946, in Douglas, Wyoming.
Jerry graduated from Newcastle High School in 1964. After graduation, he enlisted in the National…