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Christina Cowgill

Christina Cowgill

Apr 20, 2025

Christina Cowgill, 42, of Rock Springs, Wyoming, stepped into Glory in the early hours of Easter morning, April 20th, 2025. She left peacefully, while listening to worship music and with her mother Diane by her side.

Christina was born in Portland, Oregon on June 11, 1982, to Matthew and Diane Hammerly. She grew up in Oregon and Colorado, graduating from Rangeview...

Dylan Wayne Hall

Dylan Wayne Hall

Mar 28, 2025

Dylan Wayne Hall, 34, passed away on March 28th, 2025 in San Fransico, California.

He was born on July 11th, 1990 in Lincoln, Nebraska, the son of Charles and Erin Hall.

Dylan went to elementary school in Superior before attending schools in Rock Springs.

He loved fishing and being near water, he spent most of his time enjoying music, writing songs, and playing...

John Merrill Mortensen

John Merrill Mortensen

May 5, 2025

John Merrill Mortensen, 80, passed away at his home in Reliance, Wyoming on May 5, 2025.

He was born on October 13, 1944 in Standardville, Utah, the biological son of Nolan Bains Mortensen and Jean Nelson. John was raised by his mother Jean Nielson (Nelson) and her husband Joe Nielson who treated John like his own child.

John attended Davis High School...

David M. Thomas

David M. Thomas

May 1, 2025

David M. Thomas, 81, passed away at his home in Rock Springs, Wyoming on May 1, 2025.

He was born on December 12, 1943 in Butte, Montana, the son of William and Katherine Thomas.

David worked for Bridger Coal until his retirement.

Survivors include his wife Kim Thomas of Rock Springs, WY; daughters Michane Risner, Sandy Thomas, Rachel Thomas, Debi Knezovich; and brothers...

Carmen Staab

Carmen Staab

Apr 26, 2025

Carmen Staab, 77, passed away at her home in Rock Springs, Wyoming on April 26, 2025.

She was born on September 16, 1947 in Wauneta, Nebraska, the daughter of Lloyd Wheeler and Lois Lane Stock.

Carmen attended Dix High school and graduated with the class of 1965. She then attended business school in Dever, Colorado.

She worked as the administrative assistant for SWRC...

Pamela Jean Piper

Pamela Jean Piper

Apr 23, 2025

Pamela Jean Piper was born on June 14, 1956, in Sandpoint, Idaho, to Roger and Ann Sicord. Pam passed away peacefully on April 23, 2025, at the University of Utah.

Pam was a beautiful woman, inside and out, known for her spirited personality and kind, soft-spoken nature. Her deep love for animals was extraordinary. Upon her passing, she was undoubtedly welcomed...

Jeremy Robert Steinlicht

Jeremy Robert Steinlicht

Apr 17, 2025

Jeremy Robert Steinlicht passed away on April 17, 2025, in Rock Springs, Wyoming, at the age of 39. Born on March 7, 1986, in Evanston, Wyoming, Jeremy brought warmth and kindness to all who knew him.

Jeremy had a deep love for the outdoors. He found joy in hunting and fishing alongside his father, Mike Steinlicht, and his older brother, Devin...

Thomas "Tom" Allee

Thomas "Tom" Allee

Apr 15, 2025



Thomas “Tom” Allee, 67, passed away at his home in Rock Springs, Wyoming on April 15, 2025 after a two year battle with cancer.

He was born on October 23, 1957 in Great Falls, Montana, the second son and middle child of Lloyd Allee and Dorothy Kelly.

Tom attended elementary school in Great Falls, high school in Cascade, Montana graduating with the...

Peter Marchisio

Peter Marchisio

Apr 10, 2025

Peter Marchisio Jr., 75, passed away at his home unexpectedly on April 10, 2025, in Rock Springs, WY. He was a resident of Sweetwater County for seven years and a former resident of Florida.

He was born November 6, 1949, in Haverhill, MA.

Survivors include his brothers Bruce Marchisio of Rock Springs, WY; Jeffrey Marchisio of New Port Richey, FL; and Douglas...

Harold Edmund Chase

Harold Edmund Chase

Apr 8, 2025

Harold Edmond Chase, 83, passed away at his home in Rock Springs, Wyoming on April 8, 2025.

He was born on May 23, 1941 in Brattleboro, Vermont, the son of Clarence and Emily Chase.

Upon graduation from Springfield High School, he proudly enlisted into the Navy to see the world. While on destroyer USS Harwood he saw many different places and was...

Kevin Gary Sloan

Kevin Gary Sloan

Apr 8, 2025

Kevin Gary Sloan, 68, passed away peacefully at his home in Farson, WY, on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on August 16, 1956 to Thomas and Norma Sloan, he was raised in Lima, MT and graduated from Lima, MT High School in 1974.

On August 7, 1974, Kevin married Jodie Meskimen, together they had two beautiful...

Joan Marie Adams

Joan Marie Adams

Apr 3, 2025

Joan Marie Adams, 59, passed away April 3, 2025 at Intermountain Medical Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was a resident of Rock Springs, Wyoming and a former resident of Modesto, California.

Joan was born on January 7, 1966 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

She married Jerry T. Adams in Elko, Nevada on July 24, 1986.

Joan attended the Lyman High School and worked...

Gerry Eldon Howe

Gerry Eldon Howe

Mar 31, 2025

Gerry Eldon Howe was born on September 25, 1936 to Opal A. Korb and Eldon F. Howe in Warensburg, Missouri. He passed away at his home in Green River, Wyoming on March 31, 2025.

He lived in Kansas from 1942 until 1955 when he graduated from Waverly Kansas High School and then enlisted into the Navy in June of 1955. He...

Cherie Dawn Wood

Cherie Dawn Wood

Mar 29, 2025

Cherie Dawn Wood, a loving wife, devoted mother, cherished grandmother, and loyal friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Green River, Wyoming, on March 29, 2025, at the age of 61. She fought a brave and graceful battle with cancer for over a year, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born on September 11, 1963, in Rock Springs, Wyoming,...

Charles Peña Sr.

Charles Peña Sr.

Mar 28, 2025

Charles Peña Sr. 33, passed away at his home in Rock Springs, WY on March 28, 2025.

He was born on January 31, 1992 in Hobbs, New Mexico; the son of Jaun Parra Peña Jr. And Betty Lou Hunt.

Charles graduated from Rock Springs High School with the class of 2011.

He worked as a first delivery operator and was currently working for...

Stephen Arthur Shassetz

Stephen Arthur Shassetz

Mar 28, 2025

Stephen Arthur Shassetz, 62, of Rock Springs, Wyoming, passed away peacefully in the early hours of March 28, 2025, at his family home.

Steve was born on July 21, 1962, in Rock Springs and attended school in Reliance before graduating from Rock Springs High School in 1981. An outstanding athlete, he earned championships in both wrestling and football. His talent on...

Brian Lee Butler

Brian Lee Butler

Mar 27, 2025

Brian Lee Butler, 49, passed away suddenly on March 27, 2025 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs, Wy.

He was born on April 28, 1975 in Tracy, California; the son of Jack Butler and Judy Rumler.He moved to Rock Springs in 1981, and attended schools there.Brian worked as a mechanic for the last 30 years.

Brian married Julie Ann...

Deborah Sue Welch

Deborah Sue Welch

Mar 26, 2025

Deborah Sue Welch, 62, passed away at her home in Rock Springs, Wyoming on March 26, 2025.

She was born on July 30, 1962 in Bloomington, Illinois, the daughter of Vernon Merrill and Sharron Lesher.

Deborah attended Aztec High School and graduated in 1980.

She worked as the apartment manager for AMC for 7 years until her recent passing.

Deborah also known as Debbie...

Timothy Dean Starr

Timothy Dean Starr

Mar 25, 2025

Timothy Dean Starr, 69, passed away on March 25, 2025 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County surrounded by his children.

He was born on February 18, 1956 in Coos Bay, Oregon, the son of Carl and Barbara Starr.

Timothy was a resident of Rock Springs, WY off and on for the last 35 + years of his life.

He enjoyed spending his time...

JoAnn A. Drinkle

JoAnn A. Drinkle

Mar 21, 2025

JoAnn A. Drinkle, 88, passed away March 21, 2025 at Mission at Castle Rock Rehabilitation Center. She was a resident of Green River, Wyoming.

JoAnn was born on July 20, 1936 in Bassett, Nebraska , the daughter of Glenn and Mabel Doty.

She married James Harry Drinkle in Green River on April 6, 1957. He preceded her in death on November 19,...