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Frank R. Wiers
Mar 28, 2025
Frank R. Wiers, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully in Bozeman on Friday, March 28th, at the age of 78.
Born and raised in Wolf Point, Montana, Frank's life took a significant turn after graduating from Wolf Point High School in 1965. He enlisted in the Navy, serving for four years before returning home. It was during this...
Jon Olaf Vestre
Mar 21, 2025
Jon Olaf Vestre passed away peacefully on March 21, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. His warmth, wisdom, and unwavering devotion to his loved ones will forever be cherished.
Jon was born in Whitefish, Montana, to Ruby and Olaf Vestre. He grew up alongside his loving brother, Brian, who fondly recalls, "Jon was a loving brother who would do anything for...
James Ralph Craig
Dec 6, 2024
James Ralph Craig (Jim) passed away on December 6, 2024, at the age of eighty-six in Bozeman, Montana.
Jim was born to Ralph and Ruby Craig on March 24, 1938. He was the youngest of four brothers and grew up on a dryland wheat farm north of Carter, Montana. Jim attended the one-room O’Reilly school for the first eight grades, just...
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...
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,...
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...
David Lee Miller
Apr 8, 2025
David Lee Miller, 83, of Bozeman, MT, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family and friends on April 8, 2025, following a sudden cardiac emergency a few days prior.
Dave was born in Halifax, PA, on December 15, 1941, and grew up in Lancaster, PA. Dave graduated from McCaskey High School and excelled in football and track, receiving All-State Honors in...
Sharlene Marie Vick
Apr 6, 2025
Sharlene Marie Vick, 86, of Belgrade, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2025, at Highgate Senior Living in Bozeman. She was born March 7, 1939, in Mitchell, South Dakota to Bertis Theron and Hazel (Miller) Savage. Early years were spent in South Dakota and McPherson, Kansas before moving to Aurora, Colorado in Junior High School. Sharlene married Donald James Vick on...
Martin Pierce
Apr 2, 2025
Martin Pierce, 67, of Big Sky, passed peacefully at his home on April 2, 2025.Martin was born in Japan and arrived in the United States at a young age. A graduate of Ocean Township (New Jersey) High School, Martin furthered his education at St. Bonaventure University and Saddleback College, where he honed the financial acumen that would define his career....
Arthur Shellenberg
Apr 2, 2025
Arthur (Art) Shellenberg, Montana native son, changed camp on April 2, 2025. His care has been entrusted to Dahl Funeral and Cremation Service.
Born in Livingston, April 23, 1926, he attended and graduated from Park County High School in 1944 and served in the Navy, Pacific Theater, during World War II. He then returned to Montana and tried various occupations around...
Daniel Phillip Staebler
Mar 21, 2025
Loving son, beloved sibling, husband, devoted father, innovative web developer, compassionate friend, and business partner.
Daniel “Dan” Philip Staebler passed away on March 21, 2025. He was 54.
Dan liked to say he was “from the corn” of Peoria, Illinois. Growing up, he loved ice skating on the creeks and building go-carts. For college, he attended Valparaiso University in Indiana, where he...
Kenneth Gallik
Mar 13, 2025
Kenneth Andrew Gallik,"Ken," 91, passed away on March 13, 2025.
Ken was born on October 11, 1933, in Great Falls, MT, the youngest of Andrew and Anna Gallik's seven (7) children. Ken was raised at "Number 7," located off the Lavin Spur of the Northern Pacific Railroad, adjacent to the immigrant communities of Stockett, Tracy, and Sand Coulee, MT ("the Gulch")....
Eusebia T. Hancock
Mar 10, 2025
Eusebia was born to Elisa and Manuel Trevino on March 5, 1936, in Pearsall, Texas. Eusebia and her younger brother were placed in an orphanage after her parents death during the depression when their blind uncle was no longer able to care for them. Eusebia’s temerity, spunky determination, incredible work ethic, were among a few of her indomitable qualities.
Eusebia met...
Rodney Hobaugh
Mar 7, 2025
Rodney Hobaugh, beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on March 7, 2025, in Bozeman, MT, at the age of 84.
Rodney was born on June 4, 1940, in Dillon, MT. His childhood was spent in Montana and Pennsylvania. Rodney attended high school in Philipsburg, MT, where he met his future wife, Gayle Morrison. After graduating from Montana State University, he...
Timothy Clyde Whitman
Feb 23, 2025
Tim Whitman, 62, passed peacefully at his home in West Yellowstone, Montana, on February 23, 2025. Clyde and Susie Whitman welcomed Tim into their family on December 8, 1963, in St. Anthony, Idaho. Tim grew up with the forest as his backyard and took full advantage of it. He loved the outdoors his entire life. Tim spent most of his...
Joy Grosserode
Feb 23, 2025
Joy Elaine Grosserode (Manzer), 81, passed away on February 23, 2025, peacefully at her home in Manhattan, Montana.
Born on February 3, 1944, in McLean, Nebraska to Kenneth & Minnie Manzer, Joy dedicated her life to caring for others and embracing the beauty of the world around her. She pursued her education with determination, earning her General Education Degree before continuing...
Richard Forester
Feb 22, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Richard "Rick" L. Forester, Jr., who left us on February 22, 2025, at the age of 71. Rick was born on May 17, 1954, in Spokane, Washington, to Richard L. Forester Sr. and Eileen (Butcher) Forester. He grew up in the beautiful surroundings of Billings and Bozeman, graduating from...
Judith Kay (Provins) Walker
Feb 21, 2025
Judy Walker was born on a very cold January night in Valentine, Nebraska, in 1947. The car wouldn’t start, so her mom walked the few blocks to the hospital. Judy was the daughter of William Robert Provins, who served in the US Navy in WWII, and Geneva Young Provins. Following a 16-year battle with renal cell cancer, Judy passed away...
Robin Cossins
Feb 20, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robin Cossins, who left us unexpectedly on February 20, 2025, at the age of 49. Born on May 10, 1975, Robin was a devoted husband, son, brother, and friend whose warmth and kindness touched everyone he met.
Robin is survived by his beloved wife, Yvonne, whose love and laughter were...
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