Feb. 24, 1940–Sept. 30, 2025
Rueben Winter, age 85, passed away on September 30, 2025, at his home in Upton, Wyoming.
Rueben was born February 24, 1940, in Greenwald, Minnesota, to Erwin and Frances Winter. He later lived on the ranch in Upton, Wyoming, with his Uncle John and Aunt Jessie, and…
Nov. 18, 1946–Sept. 30, 2025
On Sept. 30, 2025, James Everett Martens, our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, saddled up one last time and rode on to greener pastures. His humor stayed with him up until the end — when asked what he had done at the hospital that day, he’d say, “Oh, just…
On Sept. 16, I had the pleasure of running the Memory of the 8 for the sixth time.
As I lined up at the start against my “rival” from the city attorney’s office, I made sure to learn from my failures in the Fourth of July 4-mile race. I did not let up at the end, I did not look behind. I just…
In Johnson County, where young children walk to school, neighbors smile and wave and serious crimes are few and far between, a dangerous stigma lingers, rooted in our way of life.
It’s the stigma that to have suicidal ideations or to seek help for a mental illness is a weakness. In truth, there’s…
Feb. 9, 1949–Sept. 18, 2025
Funeral services for Janet K. Schultz will be held at 10 a.m., on Saturday, Sept. 27, at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Newcastle, Wyoming.
Janet passed away on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, in her home, surrounded by her children. She was 76 years old.
Janet was…
June 16, 1946–Sept. 6, 2025
June Ardella Fritz passed away peacefully and beautifully in her home Sept. 6, 2025, surrounded by family and the love of all who knew her.
June was born in Killdeer, North Dakota, June 16, 1946, to Arthur and Agnes (Herman) Unterseher. As she was born on Father’s Day…
Nov. 25, 1923–Sept. 21, 2025
Alberta Eve Hando, 101, of Newcastle, Wyoming, passed away Sept. 21, 2025, at Weston County Health Services.
She was born in Jump River, Wisconsin, on Nov. 25, 1923, to Reginald and Olive Fall, the second child of 12.
Alberta attended several country schools,…
Aug. 14, 1950–Sept. 14, 2025
Michael Errol Farnsworth Sr., 75, beloved spouse, father, and son, was called to his eternal resting place on Sept. 14, 2025, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. He entered this world on Aug. 14, 1950, in Newcastle, Wyoming, born to Gerald and Emma Farnsworth.
He…
May 6, 1928–Sept. 12, 2025
Lois Leone Johnson passed away at Mondell Heights Assisted Living in Newcastle, Wyoming, on the 12th of September, 2025.
Lois was born on the family farm north of McVille, North Dakota, on May 6, 1928, to Roy Johnson and Thelma (Ophaug) Johnson. She was the oldest of…
Nov. 23, 1939–Sept. 14, 2025
With great sadness, we announce the passing of Patricia Ann Haglund, who died on Sept. 14, 2025, at the age of 85.
Patricia was born to Clarence and Marjorie Cotton on Nov. 23, 1939, in Newcastle, Wyoming. Patricia was the oldest of three children and was raised on a…
Aug. 19, 1933–Sept. 6, 2025
Longtime Newcastle, Wyoming, area rancher Helen Patricia Hansen Nicolls, age 92, passed away Sept. 6, 2025, at her ranch home, surrounded by her family.
Helen was born Aug. 19, 1933, at Pedro, Wyoming, west of Newcastle, to Carl and Ella Toth Hansen.
Helen attended…
CHRIS ‘RUSS’ CHRISTENSEN: Aug. 4, 1930–Aug. 30, 2025
RUTH M. CHRISTENSEN: Nov. 9, 1924–Jan. 17, 2014
Chris “Russ” passed away on Aug. 30, 2025, at the age of 95. Russ was born to Chris and Ann Christensen on Aug. 8, 1930, on the homestead his father claimed on the Cheyenne River Road in Niobrara…
Dec. 2, 1965–Aug. 20, 2025
Neela Beardsley, of Newcastle, Wyoming, passed away on Aug. 20, 2025, in Newcastle at the age of 59.
Neela was born Dec. 2, 1965, to Neil and Darlene Beardsley. She attended school in Newcastle, graduating in 1984. She attended college in Torrington for one year then…
Jan. 9, 1938–Aug. 28, 2025
Beverly Jean Eissler Putnam, 87, formerly of the Dewey-Burdock area, passed away Aug. 28, 2025, in Hot Springs, South Dakota.
Beverly was born Jan. 9, 1938, to Elmer Eissler and Elsie Peck Eissler in their home in Hot Springs. Elmer was employed at the Black Hills…
Feb. 2, 1950–July 21, 2025
Carmen Lynette Steed, 75, passed away on Monday, July 21, 2025, at her home in
Casper, Wyoming.
She was born Feb. 2, 1950, in Chamberlain, South Dakota, to parents Helen D. (Andresen) and Donald R. Young.
The family moved to Newcastle, Wyoming, where she grew up and…
Oct. 14, 1929–July 25, 2025
We are sad to announce the passing of 95-year-old, long-time Newcastle, Wyoming, resident and beloved teacher, Helen Weyrich.
She was born in her grandmother’s bedroom on Oct. 14, 1929, near Custer, South Dakota, during the Great Depression.
She was preceded in death…
July 17 1934–July 26, 2025
Mildred R. (Gibbs) Butolph, 91, Weston County native, died Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Peaceful Pines Memory Care Facility in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Mildred was born July 17, 1934, in Casper, Wyoming, the daughter of Joseph Gibbs and Ruth (Ramsay) Gibbs.
Mildred…
June 6, 1960–July 19, 2025
Karen Mills Hutchinson, 65, of Newcastle, Wyoming, passed away at home after a long struggle with the lasting effects of her stroke and heart disease, on July 19, 2025.
Born in Gillette, Wyoming on June 6, 1960, Karen was the beloved daughter of Reynard and Alice Mills…
1948–July 14, 2025
Connie Lou Tooman, 77, of Newcastle, Wyoming, passed away peacefully at her home on July 14, 2025.
Born in 1948 on a farm in Minnesota, Connie’s love for the land shaped both her life and her career. She began an accomplished career in agriculture with Pioneer Hybrid, where she…
March 12, 1954–June 23, 2025
Gary Lee Bennett passed away peacefully on June 23, 2025, at Weston County Health Services in Newcastle, Wyoming, surrounded by his family. He was an amazing father, brother, uncle, cousin, and a friend to many. He worked hard to help change the lives of those he knew…
Aug. 9, 1943–July 3, 2025
Gary Lee Dixon, 81, of Greeley, Colorado, passed away on July 3, 2025.
Born in Newcastle, Wyoming, Gary was a lifelong cowboy with a passion for team roping. He worked in feedlots, and at various jobs driving truck until Dystonia forced him to quit roping and working.…