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Patricia A Rogers

Patricia A Rogers

Mar 15, 2024

Patricia “Pat” Rogers passed away March 15, 2024 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. She was born on March 12,1941 in Terre Haute, Indiana to Charles and Burdetta Slavens.

Pat traveled and lived in Germany, England, and throughout the Continental United States as a young mom. In 2000 Pat was diagnosed with a life threatening illness with a five year life...

Donita J Thornock

Donita J Thornock

Mar 14, 2024

Donita J. Kizzire Thornock, 69, of Granger, WY, passed away March 14, 2024 at Mission at Castle Rock in Green River, WY.

Donita was born September 30, 1954 in Rock Springs, WY, to Clifford Arthur and Helen A. Tanner Kizzire.

She lived her whole life in Granger and attended school in Granger and Green River, where she later graduated from high school....

Lyle Dean Cornwell

Lyle Dean Cornwell

Mar 5, 2024

Lyle Dean Cornwell, 75, passed away March 5, 2024 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. He was born on November 21, 1948 in Greybull, Wyoming, the son of Wilfird W. Cornwell and Doralee M. Wales. Lyle graduated while enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1966. He served during the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged in June of 1969. He worked as a...

Kurt Frank Swa

Kurt Frank Swa

Mar 5, 2024

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Kurt "Ewok" Swa. Ewok passed away in his home on March 5, 2024 in Green River, Wyoming surrounded by loved ones after his courageous battle with cancer. 

 

He was born on December 7, 1960 in Montpelier, Idaho.  

 

Ewok loved his pets, family and friends dearly. His best moments were...

Kenneth Edwin Schmieder

Kenneth Edwin Schmieder

Feb 28, 2024

Kenneth Edwin Schmieder, 66, passed away on February 29, 2024 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County.

 

He was born on March 3, 1957 in Woodstock, IL, the son of Frederick Kenneth Schmieder and Edwina Marie Harvey.

 

Kenneth graduated from Larkin High School with the class of 1975.

 

He married Connie Bosgieter in Pleasant View, Utah on July 22, 1995. She preceded him death...

Harry Holler

Harry Holler

Feb 28, 2024

Harry Holler, 83, passed away peacefully at his home in Rock Springs, WY, on Wednesday, February 28, 2024.

He was born on February 6, 1941 in Peoria, IL, the son of Everett and Mary Alice Harmon.

Harry was the beloved brother to George Holler, William Harmon, Christine Johnson and Charlene Farr.

He lived in Green River for over 40 years and he loved...

Rod J. Merrell

Rod J. Merrell

Feb 28, 2024

Rod J Merrell passed away February 28, 2024, after a short battle with ALS. Rod was born November 3, 1956, to Rondo Jerome Merrell and Velva Mae Merrell (Despain) in Payson Utah. Rod was a Payson High School graduate of the Class of 1974. Rod found his true calling as a Government Trapper for Wildlife Services USDA/APHIS. His career started...

Bonnie Logan

Bonnie Logan

Feb 24, 2024

Bonnie Jean Logan, 70, passed away on Saturday February, 24, 2024 in Tucson, Arizona following a brief battle with cancer.

She was born on May 21, 1953 in Rock Springs, WY, the daughter of Earl Ben Riley and Anona Tremelling.

Bonnie graduated from Rock Springs High School with the class of 1971.

She married the love of her life and soul mate Brian...

Eric Rollins Botkin

Eric Rollins Botkin

Feb 22, 2024

Eric Rollins Botkin, 62, of Kingman, Arizona passed away on February 22, 2024, at Kingman Regional Medical Center surrounded by his three sons and sister. Eric passed due to a lengthy health battle.

Eric was born July 7, 1961, In Denver, Colorado. He was the son of Jimmie Rollins Botkin and Virginia Leone Anderson Botkin.

Eric and family moved to Rock Springs...

Wade Allen Colvin

Wade Allen Colvin

Feb 12, 2024

Wade Allen Colvin, 69, passed away February 12, 2024 at his home in Rock Springs, Wyoming.

He was born February 6, 1955 in White Lake, South Dakota to Melvin Colvin and Doris Fegueroa. He has lived the majority of his life in Rock Springs, WY where he has been surrounded by his son Wade Colvin Jr, and his two grandkids that...

Lauretta Jean Tanner

Lauretta Jean Tanner

Feb 12, 2024

Lauretta Jean Tanner, 85, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024 in Murray, UT. She was a resident of Rock Springs, WY.

She was born on September 8, 1938 in Gary, Indiana, the daughter of and Irvin Leander Mascher and Iola Mae Bowlin.

Lauretta attended Judge Memorial Catholic High before attending nursing school and obtained her degree. She was a practicing nurse...

John Blake Prevedel

John Blake Prevedel

Feb 10, 2024

John "Blake" Prevedel, 62 passed away on February 10th 2024. He was a lifelong resident of Rock Springs Wyoming, where he has been appreciated and loved by many. Blake was born July 11th, 1961 in Rock Springs. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a 1980 graduate of Rock Springs High School.

Blake was known for his kindness, love and...

Jerry Olachia Elizondo

Jerry Olachia Elizondo

Feb 3, 2024

Jerry Olachia Elizondo, 72, passed away February 3, 2024 at the University of Utah Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah.

He was born March 14, 1951 in Baytown, Texas, one of 8 children to Manuel and Janie Elizondo.

After graduating from high school, he joined the Navy where he met his future wife Mary Gail Rule. They were both in the helicopter...

Blake Rock Brower

Blake Rock Brower

Jan 28, 2024

Blake Rock Brower, 35, of Rock Springs Wyoming passed away suddenly on January 28th 2024. Blake was born on January 14, 1989 to Tony J Brower and Mischelle Rock Brower, in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Shortly after Blake was Born his family moved to Rock Springs. He was the fair haired, fearless baby in the family with the cutest cheeks, and adored...

Fredrick Ray Grisham

Fredrick Ray Grisham

Jan 28, 2024

Fredrick Ray Grisham, 79, passed away January 28, 2024 at his home in Granger, Wyoming. He was a former resident of Basin, WY.

Fredrick was born on January 2, 1945 in Greybull, WY, the son of Shedrick and Bertha Grisham.

He graduated from the Greybull High School with the class of 1964 before enlisting in the Army.

Fredrick was a Vietnam Veteran.

He married...

Raymond Porenta

Raymond Porenta

Jan 27, 2024

Raymond Porenta, 76, passed away January 27, 2024 at his home in Rock Springs, Wyoming with his daughter by his side.

He was born May 10, 1947 in Rock Springs, the son of Adolf Porenta and Mary Wisniewski.

Raymond graduated from the Rock Springs High school and enlisted in the Navy in 1967. He was a Vietnam era veteran.

He was a member...

Don Barker

Don Barker

Jan 27, 2024

Don Barker, beloved husband and best friend of Susan for more than 65 years, passed away on Jan 27, 2024 at the age of 90. He died from having too many birthdays.

He was born in Lovell, Wyoming on July 7, 1933 to Leland & LaVaughn Barker. His family moved to Victor, Idaho when he was in second grade. Don graduated...

Heidi B Wickersham

Heidi B Wickersham

Jan 26, 2024

Heidi Brianne Wickersham, 44, passed away on January 26, 2024 in Rock Springs, Wyoming.

She was born on April 3, 1979 in Rock Springs, the daughter of Bryan Williams and Lori Hildreth.

Her favorite bible verse was Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through him who strengthens me”.

Heidi will be deeply missed by her friends and family.

Condolences for the family can...

Judith "Judi" Ann Sweat

Judith "Judi" Ann Sweat

Jan 26, 2024

Judith “Judi” Ann Sweat, 71, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024 surrounded by her family at her home in Rock Springs, WY.



She was born on September 20, 1952 in Las Vegas, NV, the daughter of LaVar Thompson and Florence Pace.

 

Judi was a 1970 graduate of Duchesne High School. She later obtained her certified nursing assistant certification.

 

She worked at the...

Timothy Maurice Snyder

Timothy Maurice Snyder

Jan 25, 2024

Timothy Maurice Snyder, 56, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2024 at his home in Rock Springs, WY.

He was born on August 31, 1967 in Battle Creek, MI, the son of Georgel Snyder and Rose Marie Mitchell.

Timothy graduated Central High School in Battle Creek, MI. He furthered his education at Wilberforce University in Ohio.

He married Lesa Kay Splett on June...

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