OBITUARIES

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...

Jan 31, 2025

Sharon Yvonne Certalic, age 80, after many health complications, died at 11:14 a.m. on Friday January 31, 2025, hand in hand with her son Tom at Autumn Springs Assisted Living in Billings, Montana. 

Sharon was born to Edwin and Ann Haagensen on February 23, 1944, in Minneapolis, MN, the 3rd of five children. Sharon grew up in northeast Minneapolis, a neighborhood...

Sep 8, 2025

Mary “M’Lis” Eaton Dahl came into this world June 12, 1928 in Buffalo, New York singing. Her parents were Margaret “Orien” and Frank Eaton.

She moved to Bozeman in 1938 at the age of 10. The family moved to South Black directly across the street from the Dahl family. The Dahl’s had three handsome, mischievous boys and M’Lis hoped that one...

Sep 3, 2025

Sep 2, 2025

Patrick Hemingway, 97, renowned writer, wildlife conservationist and second son of the legendary literary icon Ernest Hemingway, died on Tuesday evening peacefully at his home in Bozeman, Montana. Like his late father, he was a citizen of the world and led a life as such.

His grandson Patrick Hemingway Adams made this announcement: “My grandfather was the real thing: a larger...

Aug 30, 2025

Richard H. Koltz, 77, of Bozeman passed away on August 30, 2025. Services will be held in Beaver Dam, WI on October 11th at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church with inurnment at Oak Grove Cemetery. Dahl Funeral and Cremation Service has been entrusted with cremation.

Dick was born in Rockford, IL on October 16, 1947, to Howard C. and Viola (Hobson) Koltz....

Aug 10, 2025

Judy Ann (Wood) Cerise passed away suddenly Sunday August 10th, 2025, with family by her side, after fighting several ongoing illnesses. Services are pending and will be announced.

Aug 6, 2025

Johnny Lynn Caton, "Cheryl K10" was born in Mesa Arizona on March 26, 1955 and passed away in Big Sky Montana on August 6, 2025.

Cheryl spent her early years in Arizona with John and Lavonne Caton along with Howard and Lil' John. Cheryl attended school in Mesa Arizona and Columbus Montana. After graduation she settled in Billings. She worked various...

Aug 4, 2025

William Boise, 78, passed away on August 4, 2025. A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, September 16 at Dahl Funeral and Cremation Service at 10:00 AM.

Bill was born in Garden City, Kansas on June 3, 1947 to Helen (McIver) and William Boise. He was raised in Anaconda and lived in Belgrade for over 40 years where he...

Jul 25, 2025

Rex Arnold Cain, 61, passed away peacefully on July 25th, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at home in Norris, Montana.

Rex was born in Gallatin County. After earning his high school degree, Rex went on to join the United States Navy, where he traveled to multiple cities around the world. While stationed at Subic Bay Naval Base in the Philippines,...

Jul 24, 2025

Patricia Ann Malcott Bussard Chessher, age 75, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 24, 2025, surrounded by family and love. A proud resident of Belgrade, Montana, she was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend whose bold spirit, strong willpower, fierce love, and vibrant personality will be forever remembered.

Born on March 23, 1950, in Oneonta, Alabama, Patricia lived a...

Jul 22, 2025

John Edward Olsen, passed away peacefully in Seattle, WA on Tuesday, July 22nd. Born to Edward and Lenore Olsen in Bozeman, January 3, 1949, and lived in the Gallatin Valley for many years. Graduating from Holy Rosary High School, he entered the Marine Corps at age 18, followed by his months of service in Viet Nam, in 1968-1969.

Stationed along the...

Jul 21, 2025

John Richard “Dick” Chaffer, 82, of Bozeman, MT, passed at his home July 21, 2025, in the presence of family.

Dick was born April 13, 1943, in Seattle, WA, to John and Virginia (Washburn) Chaffer. After high school, he was selected to attend the United States Military Academy. Upon graduating he served in Korea and Viet Nam. After his military service...

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...

Jul 10, 2025

Janet Cronin passed away on July 10, 2025, at home with her family beside her in Bozeman, Montana, after a courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband of 69 years, Paul F. Cronin; children Elizabeth A. (Cece) Cronin and Paul A. (Packy) Cronin (Melissa Ball); grandchildren Frances A. Cronin, Garrett W. Cronin and Nanya E. Cronin; and...

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...

Jul 9, 2025

Dave Swoboda died peacefully on July 9th in Bozeman, MT, with family at his side after a brief battle with brain cancer. After losing his wife of over 50 years nine months ago to the same disease, he was ready to be reunited with her.

Dave was born in Billings, MT, in 1946 to Marjorie and Jerry Swoboda. He was blessed...

Jul 6, 2025

Susan J. Lee, 83, died on July 6 in Bozeman, MT.

She was born in Ames, Iowa in 1942 to Herman J. and Mary Martha (Brown) Stoever. With herparents, she traveled widely including attending her sophomore year of High School in Istanbul,Turkey as well as spending time in Rio de Janeiro. Her lifelong love of travel took her onmeaningful trips ranging...

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...

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...