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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
Vella Mae Fryburger
Sep 14, 2023
Vella Mae Hysell Fryburger, 93, peacefully passed away on September 14, 2023 just a week shy of her 94th birthday with the love of her family surrounding her. She was a resident of Mesa Valley Assisted Living in Mesquite, Nevada.
Vella was born on September 22, 1929 in Robertson, Wyoming. The first daughter of Frank Hysell and Ida May Graham...
Alfredo Acosta Jr.
Sep 14, 2023
Alfredo Acosta JR, 22, passed away on September 14, 2023, in Colorado where he worked as a Machine Operator and Welder.
His life began on November 28, 2000, in Alanta Georgia; the son of Alfredo Acosta and Mirna Hernandez. He was raised in Rock Springs, Wyoming where he graduated from Rock Springs High School in 2019.
Growing up, Alfredo...
Mark Myers
Sep 11, 2023
Mark Myers, 66, passed away on September 11, 2023 in Salt Lake City, Utah following a sudden illness.
He was born on August 28, 1957 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, the son of Rolph and Maxine Myers.
Mark married Katrina Gaymon in Rock Springs on March 4, 1995.
He ran Freedom Tile and Home Repair.
Mark was a member of the...
John R. Bodenhagen
Sep 11, 2023
John R Bodenhagen, 67, peacefully passed at his home on September 11, 2023, surrounded by his family. He fought cancer with a smile for almost 2 years before losing his battle.
John was born April 7th, 1956, in Saltsburg, PA to Jack and Sally Bodenhagen. He was raised in a loving, Christian home and adored his parents, siblings, and...
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