Brent Larson, known as Mutt to many, was born April 7, 1958, to George and Hazel (McKee) Larson. He passed away at his home in Elk Mountain, Wyoming, on February 7, 2026.
Robert E. “Bob” Bentsen, fondly known as “Bubba,” passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 1, 2026, in Rawlins, Wyoming. He was born on May 13, 1938, in Rock Springs, Wyoming, and leaves behind a legacy filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories that will carry on within the hearts of his family and friends.
Brenda Jean Bush, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on December 8, 2025, in Saratoga, Wyoming. She was 69 years old.
Brenda was born on December 28, 1955, in Washington, D.C., to James and Sylvia Bush. She carried with her a lifelong appreciation for family, nature, and music, shaping a life filled with warmth, curiosity, and quiet joy.
Penny A. Kramer, 68, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2025, with her beloved son by her side. She was born on October 26, 1957, in Longmont, Colorado and later graduated from high school in Arnold, Nebraska in 1975.
Susan Margaret Briggs, whose kindness and beauty graced the world for 73 years, found her peace on November 5, 2025, at Davis Hospice Center in Cheyenne. Her final moments were shared with her three cherished daughters, Margaret, Jackie, and Sarah.
Kenneth L. “Kenny” Campbell, age 74, of Elk Mountain, WY, formerly of Newark, Ohio, passed away September 30, 2025. He was born July 25, 1951, to the late Walter and Ruth Campbell.
Twila Mae (Cloyd) Hawbaker passed away June 22, 2025, at the age of 78 in Rawlins, Wyoming, surrounded by her family after a short battle with health issues.
Twila was born October 21, 1946, in Hamburg, Iowa to parents Vernon Leroy “Jack” Cloyd and Ruby Mae (Keys) Cloyd.
Ralph Jump went to his Heavenly Father on June 20, 2025, at the age of 81.
Ralph met the love of his life, Robin, when he began helping guide hunts for Saratoga Safari, a business owned by Robin’s uncle. Their bond was immediate, and together they built a life rooted in love, strength, and perseverance. They were blessed with six children—four sons and two daughters—who brought him great joy and pride.
Margaret Evelyn Grieve Espy, known to all her dear friends as Peg, died on June 4th, 2025. Peg was born on December 22nd, 1934, and was a lifelong resident of Carbon County, living on the family ranch in Savery, Wy and later, the ranch in Rawlins.
Nancy Vargas passed away peacefully at home with family by her side on June 1, 2025. She was 73 years old. Born Nancy Lorayn Anderson on December 12, 1951, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Robert McClelland Anderson and Betty Louise (Sears), the family eventually moved to Independence Missouri where she graduated from Truman High School in 1970. Her family later relocated to Longmont, Colorado where she completed her Bachelors of Arts degree at the University of Northern Colorado in 1975.
Daniel Lindsey Kinnaman, more commonly referred to as Dan, passed away on April 24, 2025, due to natural causes. Dan was a foundation of his family as husband, father, grandfather, son, and brother. He was also a pillar of Wyoming and Rawlins as a businessman, historian, and civil servant.
Funeral Services for Janet Laubach, 77, of Canton, SD, will be held at Canton United Methodist Church on Friday, February 21, 2025, at 6:00pm in Canton, SD. A private family interment will take place at a later date. Donations in Janet’s memory may be made to the Canton Volunteer Fire Department or the Canton United Methodist Church.
