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Shirley D. Bowden
Jul 11, 2025
Shirley Derrett Bowden, of Bozeman, MT, moved to heaven on July 11th, 2025. Shirley is survived by her daughter, Misty, and son-in-law, Jim, of Manhattan, MT. Shirley leaves behind grandsons, Thomas (Nikita) O’Leary, of Goldsboro, NC, and Conor O’Leary, of Belgrade, MT. Shirley also leaves behind her loving brother, Joe Derrett, of League City, TX, and her dear cousin, Martha...
Carol Ann Metcalf
Jul 10, 2025
Carol Ann Metcalf, age 88, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2025 when she lost her battle with lymphoma. She left behind a legacy of love, family devotion, and preserving her ranching heritage in the Gallatin Valley. Born to William Fitzgerald Hoell and Maude Sharp Hoell on January 14, 1937, Carol grew up on the family ranch in Bear Canyon...
Franklin David Bezold
Jul 3, 2025
Franklin David Bezold, 94, passed away peacefully at the Southwest Montana Veterans Home located in Butte, Montana, on Thursday, July 3, 2025. He was born on February 12, 1931, to George and Vera (Harmer) Bezold in Philadelphia, PA. Frank was their only child.
Frank and his wife Irene met when they were 14 years old in school and were married when...
Julie Kathleen Maxwell
Jul 2, 2025
Julie Kathleen Maxwell, age 81, passed away in Bozeman, MT, on July 2, 2025, after having lived a good life. She was born in Ann Arbor, MI, to Wayne and Gigi Maxwell, and grew up with her sister Connie in Kewanee, IL, an idyllic small rural town. From early childhood, she was an avid horse rider. When Julie went to...
Kathleen Wietlispach
Jun 30, 2025
Kathleen Ann Wietlispach, 61, passed away on June 30 at home on Church Avenue in Bozeman, MT alongside loving care from family and support from hospice.
She was born on August 23, 1963 in Rock Island, IL.
Kathy graduated from Moline High School, Moline IL, in 1981 and attended the University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA. As an undergraduate she studied Visual...
Russell Allan Ludeman
Jun 29, 2025
Russell passed away Sunday, June 29, 2025, at Beehive Assisted Living in Belgrade, Montana, following an extended illness.
Russell was born at home on April 5, 1937, in Windham (Judith Basin County) and grew up on the family farm near Hobson, Montana. His parents were Ray and Hazel Gertrude Ludeman (née Strong). Russ was the third child, joining sister Lorraine, and...
Robert "Bob" Narotzky
Jun 28, 2025
Dr. Robert (“Bob”) Narotzky—cherished as a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, loyal friend, and gifted neurosurgeon—passed away on June 28, 2025. He combined unwavering devotion to his family and community with deep kindness, scientific brilliance, a love of the outdoors and adventure, and a rare ability to lift others up and bring people together through his generous spirit. Bob...
Joseph Kruzic, Jr.
Jun 25, 2025
Joseph Edward Kruzic, Jr., 77, of Bozeman, Montana, passed peacefully June 25, 2025.
Joseph was born in Berwyn, IL, one of three children of Joseph, Sr. and Marie (Adamczyk) Kruzic. The family lived in Downers Grove and Schaumburg, IL. Joseph graduated from Purdue University with a degree in Civil Engineering and worked in Sales Engineering for public works organizations. When he...
Dr. Paul L. Loeffelholz
Jun 20, 2025
Dr. Paul L. Loeffelholz, 91, died on June 20, 2025, at The Springs Memory Care in Bozeman, MT. He was born on Feb. 27, 1934, in Carroll County, Iowa. He graduated from St. Benedict College, Atchison, Kansas, and then from the School of Medicine at the University of Iowa in Iowa City. He was drafted into the US Army during...
Jane Ann Bahr Martineau
2025
Jane, Mom, Grandma Jane passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 18th in Bozeman, MT.
Jane grew up in Highland Park, IL, with her twin brother Tom and mother Ruth. She lost her father at an early age. She married her childhood sweetheart, Pierre. Their marriage would last 64 legendary years. She was a housekeeper at Old Faithful Inn in...
Justin Paul Huggins
Jun 1, 2025
Justin Huggins, 48, of Bozeman, MT, passed unexpectedly June 1, 2025. No services are planned at this time.
Laura Lee Harvey
May 12, 2025
Laura Lee Harvey, of Manhattan, Montana, passed away peacefully at the age of 66 on Monday, May 12, 2025, after a courageous fight with an extended illness.
Laura Lee was the third child of Lloyd and Caroline Bergen and was raised in the close-knit community of Dutton, Montana. She deeply cherished both of her parents. Her strong work ethic was a...
Gene Gaines
May 8, 2025
Sometimes the darkest news is illuminated by a larger glow. Gene Gaines died abruptly on May 8th, after a devastating car crash in Bozeman, but at the top of his game.
He had been delivering Meals-on-Wheels, on behalf of Bozeman Sunrise Rotary, on the morning of May 6th, two days earlier. He had picked up the meals from the Bozeman Senior...
Warren Marck Halpin
May 7, 2025
Warren Marck Halpin, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 7, 2025. He was born on November 7, 1944, in Miles City, Montana, to Howard and Ora Halpin. The family lived in Ashland, Montana, and eventually moved to Bozeman, where Warren began his education at Irving Elementary School. He graduated from Bozeman Senior...
Patricia Ann Stackhouse
May 1, 2025
Patricia Ann Stackhouse, 83, of Bozeman, MT, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2025, surrounded by her adoring family.
Pat was born on August 27, 1941, in Wabash County, Indiana, to Paul and Gladys Shanahan. She was raised in Urbana, and graduated from Central High School in North Manchester, IN, with the class of 1959. The following year she married Larry...
Michael Patrick Sand
Apr 26, 2025
Michael Patrick Sand, 72, of Bozeman, Montana, was born on October 23rd,1952, in Lincoln Nebraska, to Mary and Paul Sand. After a courageous battle with cancer, Mike left a loving family and many friends on April 26, 2025.
In his early years Michael grew up on the family farm near Nehawka, NE, later moving to Lake Waccamaw, NC, Wilmington, NC and...
Willis J. Wetstein
Apr 25, 2025
Willis J. Wetstein, age 90, of Belgrade, formerly of Helena and Clancy, passed peacefully on April 25, 2025, at Highgate Senior Living, in Bozeman.
Willis was born on April 12, 1935 on the family farm near Joliet, MT to John P. Wetstein and Katherine L. (née Messer) Wetstein. He married Nancy L. Mocabee on March 12, 1955 and, together, they celebrated...
Neil J Lynch
Apr 21, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Neil J. Lynch, a beloved husband to F. Charlotte Lynch, and devoted father to Kim (Don) O’Hair, Anne Marie (Len) DeClercq, Joe Lynch, Marcy (Brian) Gallup, and Kelly (Jason) Griswold, on Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 90. Neil was born on September 18, 1934, in Butte,...
Charlotte Reid
Apr 18, 2025
In the early afternoon on April 18, 2025, Charlotte Reid, age 92, passed away at her home in Bozeman. Charlotte began life in Casper, Wyoming, the eldest of 5 children born to parents, Floyd and Maudelle Porter.
She graduated from Natrona County High School, married Raymond Korthas (deceased), and began a family of her own. The couple later divorced. Charlotte worked...
Janet L. (Crouse) Norris
Apr 14, 2025
Janet Norris, of Bozeman, Montana, passed away on April 14, 2025, at the age of 78.
Born on January 22, 1947, Janet lived a vibrant life filled with passion, creativity, and deep care for those around her. A lifelong lover of the arts, she began as a dancer and carried that graceful spirit with her throughout her life. She shared her...
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