James Harold Dirck, lovingly known as Jim, was born on July 20, 1942, in Sedalia, Missouri, to Raymond and Gladys Dirck. The second of two sons, Jim grew up with a curiosity about the world and a love of history that would remain with him throughout his life. Jim was a quiet and kind man whose greatest joy was his family. He had a deep appreciation for life’s simple pleasures: good food, interesting history, traveling to new places, and the companionship of animals.

Lathair E. Evertsen, 88, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. 

Leslie was born May 12, 1933, in Miami, Florida. As a child, she discovered her love for the ocean. She spent much of her childhood on her father’s boat “LiJack” where he taught her to fish for trophy fish and how to captain the boat. Leslie was often the skipper for her father. She was proud to call herself “Daddy’s Son” 

Donald Karl Ljungblad, 86, of Elk Mountain, Wyoming, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2026, in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. A distinguished marine mammal specialist and a pioneer in the study of Arctic marine mammals, his life’s work left an indelible mark on the fields of bioacoustics and the conservation of endangered whale species.

We’re gathering to celebrate the life of Rod Johnson—storyteller, character, and all-around original—on Monday, July 13th, at 2:00 p.m. at the Elk Mountain Community Center (formerly the elementary school).

Expect laughter, good company, light refreshments, and at least a few stories that may or may not be entirely accurate or appropriate—just the way Rod would’ve liked it.

Michael James Chapman was born on December 30, 1945, and passed away in Laramie, Wyoming, on Tuesday, June 16th, 2026.

Mike Chapman was born in Baker, Montana, 39 miles from his hometown of Ekalaka, Carter County, Montana. Parents Terry (Ted) S. Chapman and G. Gladys (Thompson) Chapman welcomed Mike to the family of Juanita M. Chapman (Blankenship) and Margaret A. Chapman (Osborn) to their home. Later, an adopted sister, Annette R. Chapman (Cline), joined the family.

Vickie Lynne Scott, a lifelong resident of Medicine Bow, Wyoming, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born in Laramie, Wyoming, on March 12, 1953, to Harold and Pearl Mayfield.

Amanda Kaye Dominguez, 41, passed away unexpectedly on March 15, 2026. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at the Colyer Funeral Home Chapel with Julia Newman officiating. Burial will follow in the Valley View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials instead be made to Saint Joseph Children’s Home. Visitation will be Monday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and the casket will be open briefly following the service.

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. 

Rex Raymond Rudd, 80, of Medicine Bow, entered into his eternal rest on October 27, 2025 at the Chapman Hospice Home in Casper, Wyoming.

Rex was born on April 11, 1945, to Alvin Sylvester Rudd, Sr. and Catherine Irene Rudd (née Ford) in Mitchell, South Dakota. 

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.