Mary Kunsman Obituary

Mary F. Kunsman, lovingly known as “Sue,” passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home in Rawlins, Wyoming, on June 26, 2025, at the age of 74.

Sue was born on July 20, 1950, in Tampa Bay, Florida, and grew up with a spirited heart and a generous soul. After graduating from high school in Knoxville, Tennessee in 1968, she went on to lead a rich and colorful life filled with many roles and adventures. Over the years, Sue worked as a social worker, a railroad dispatcher, a secretary for Highland Enterprise, a waitress, and most proudly, a bartender—her favorite of them all. She had a sharp wit, a sharper tongue, and a knack for storytelling that could captivate any room.

Sue found her greatest joy in her family. She is survived by her beloved children: Steve Williams of Casper, Cheryl (Jim) Engstrom of Rawlins, and Dawn (Frank) Arce of Rawlins. She also cherished her stepchildren as her own: Mairia McLaughlin, Bryce (Ana) Kunsman, and James (Sherrie) Kunsman. Her love extended fully to her grandchildren: Cierra, Jacklyn, and James Williams; Mikey Engstrom; Jayden and Landyn Arce; Jandro and Matthew Kunsman; Caleb, Gabby, and Sophie Kunsman; Jesse and Sonja Kunsman; and Regan and Shayn McLaughlin. She was a proud great-grandmother to Aaliyah, Raymond, and Tate—with another great-grandchild, Selena, on the way.

Sue also leaves behind her brother Jim (Loretta) Waller of Alcoa, TN; along with her sisters-in-law Ginger Borges of Vernal, UT; Wanda (Rod) Murray of Vernal, UT; and Barb Kunsman of Green River, WY. She is also survived by nieces Christie Waller of Tampa, FL, and Jodie (Stacy) Scott of Utah; nephews Alex (Jennifer) Waller of Maryville, TN, and AJ (Erin) Murray; her Aunt Elizabeth DeCou of Cheyenne; and many cousins, great-nieces, and great-nephews.

Sue was preceded in death by her soulmate and the love of her life, Ray Kunsman; her parents Jack and Gladys Larsen; mother-in-law Leah Mann; stepchildren Sam and Amanda Kunsman; brother Robert Weaver; brother-in-law Joe Kunsman; sister-in-law Fern; and nephew Brian Goodrich.

Sue’s heart belonged to her family. She often said that her greatest accomplishments were her children and grandchildren. She created cherished memories with them through what she called “Grandma Scouts,” a special time of fun, crafts, cooking, and bonding. She adored cooking big meals, blasting music in the kitchen, and sharing loud laughter over her famously inappropriate jokes. Her daily phone calls with Loretta were a highlight of her days. She never missed a chance to tell a story—especially about her youth and all its wild moments.

To know Sue was to love her. She was bold, kind, hilarious, and unfiltered. She filled every space with life, love, and laughter. Her legacy lives on in the hearts of all who knew her.

In accordance with Sue’s wishes, a celebration of life will be held in the spring of 2026. When a date is set, her family will invite her friends and loved ones to gather and share memories of this extraordinary woman whose love knew no bounds.