Kristine Kolczak

Kristine Kolczak, 45, of Rock Springs, passed away July 14, 2017, at her home.  

She was born on April 12, 1972, in Gillette, the daughter of Roy and Barbara Jean Swingle Crowder. 

Kolczak attended schools in Gillette and obtained her GED in Rock Springs. 

She married Brian Kolczak in Rock Springs on June 11, 1994.

Her interests included riding ATVs and collecting cherubs. She recently returned from a trip to New Mexico where she was able to take her first air balloon ride. She enjoyed it immensely. Kolczak had a love for life. 

Survivors include her husband Brian Kolczak of Rock Springs; her daughter Nichole France and husband Brad of Rock Springs; her father Roy Crowder of Rock Springs; her mother Barbara Crowder of Nebraska; two brothers, Shawn Patrick Crowder of Las Alamos, N.M., and Jason Emory Crowder of Espinola, N.M.; one sister, Kimberly Marie Crowder of Espinola, N.M.; two nieces, Gabriella Ortiz and Andreana Ortiz, both of Espinola, N.M.. 

Cremation will take place and memorial services took place July 21.