Esther Marlene Castor, 63, of Lusk, Wyoming, died peacefully July 14, 2018, in her sleep at home.

Esther was born on May 3, 1955, to Arthur Levi and Lola Bernice (Brown) Castor in North Platte. She was the seventh of eight children. She grew up in Maxwell, where she attended school until the eighth grade, and later received her GED from Northwest College in Powell, Wyoming, in 1994.

Esther left home when she was 16 years old and married Bradley Zimmerman. To this union two children were born, Trevor Lee Zimmerman in 1972 and Angela Dawn Zimmerman in 1976. Esther and Bradley later divorced, and she met and married Russell Ommen. To this union one child was born, Traci Lynn (Ommen) Dockery in 1982. Russell and Esther later divorced as well.

Esther loved to spend time with her family and especially her grandchildren. She spent many, many hours babysitting and caring for all of them. She also loved to go for long drives (she never turned down a good road trip!). She also enjoyed fishing, camping, dancing and gardening.

She is preceded in death by her father, Arthur Castor; niece and nephew, Melissa Bates and Michael Reed; daughter, Angela Zimmerman; sister, Barbara Bates; brother, Arthur Castor Jr.; and brother-in-law, Dallas Houchin.

Esther is survived by her mother, Lola Castor of Alliance; sisters, Sharron (Leroy) Perkins of Maxwell, Alice Foster of North Platte, Gladys (Bud) Welch of Alliance, Linda Houchin of North Platte; brother, Rodger Castor of Maxwell; son, Trevor (Crystal) Zimmerman Sr. of Wheatland, Wyoming; daughter, Traci (Brett) Dockery of Lusk; grandchildren, Michael Sears, Brandon Sears, Trevor Zimmerman Jr., Hunter Zimmerman, all of Wheatland, Wyoming, Brittany Knop and Christopher Knop, both of Lusk; great-grandchildren, Jaylynn Sears of Lovelocke, Nevada, Dallas Sears and Jordan Sears, both of Wheatland, and Forrest Zimmerman of Cheyenne; and many nieces, nephews and dear friends, Rhonda Stone, Dixi Blaney and Robert Heth, all of Lusk, and Dave Burger, of Lovell, Wyoming.

She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Memorials are suggested to the Lusk Housing Authority or to Lusk Animal Control.

Services will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 21, at the Lusk Elk’s Lodge No. 1797 with Pastor Tom Strock officiating. Cremation has taken place. Her ashes, along with her daughter Angela Zimmerman’s ashes, will be spread at a later date over her father’s grave in North Platte, and over the Chief Joseph Highway outside Cody, Wyoming. Pier Funeral Home, Lusk, is in charge of arrangements.

Fred L. Kraye, 83, passed away July 16, 2018, at Pioneer Memorial Rest Home in Mullen.

Fred was born on Aug. 6, 1934, to Ernst and Lydia (Helen) Jordan Kraye, at the ranch southwest of Mullen. Fred graduated from Mullen High School in 1951 and was a past president of the Mullen Alumni Association. Fred attended every one of his 67 alumni banquets.

Fred married Theresa Sullivan on April 14, 1956, and to this union four children were born Carol, Fredrick, John and Michael.

During his lifetime, Fred was a rancher, a businessman, a truck driver, a farmer and a cattle order buyer. He was a longtime sports fan and an active community member. Fred was a lifetime member of the American Angus Association and a past president of the Nebraska Angus Association.

From 1968 through 2003, Fred and Theresa Kraye owned and operated Kraye Feed and Supply and K+T Trucking. They resided at the ranch, southwest of Mullen until August 1974, when they moved to town.

Fred was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife, Theresa.

Fred is survived by his children and their spouses, Carol (John G.) Wright of Mullen, Fredrick (Judy) Kraye of North Platte, John (Julie) Kraye of Mullen and Mike (Tonya) Kraye of Rapid City, South Dakota; grandchildren and their spouses, Christina (Kirk) Stieb of Loup City, Stephanie (Bryan) Guy of Omaha, Brian and Brad Wright of Mullen, Paul Kraye of Lincoln, David Kraye (Stacey Layher) of Mullen, Helen Kraye of Red Oak, Iowa, Sterling, Bridger and Kadyn Kraye, all of Rapid City; great-grandchildren, Zac, Chase, Jessica and Wyatt Stieb and Katie, Avery, Emily and Daisy Guy; and siblings, Betty Kraye and Nancy Laier.

Memorials are suggested to the Pioneer Memorial Rest Home, the Mullen Alumni Association or the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be shared at govierbrothers.com.

Services will be at 11 a.m. MT on Saturday, July 21, at the Hooker County Community Building. Burial will be at Cedarview Cemetery, Mullen. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. MT on Friday, July 20, at the Mullen Funeral Home, which is in charge of arrangements.