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Gretchen Housser Lundberg
Jan 15, 2026
Gretchen Housser Lundberg, 73, passed away peacefully on January 15th , at home in Bozeman.
She was born on August 6, 1952 in Vancouver, British Columbia to Signe and David Housser. After graduating from Magee High School in 1970 she worked as a receptionist and secretary for Kerr Steamship Company in Vancouver. She later worked in sales and marketing for several...
Richard "Dick" Lease
Jan 11, 2026
Richard “Dick” Lease passed away peacefully at his home on January 11, 2026 at the age of 88. He lived a long and good life with his beloved wife Carol Lease for over 69 years. He leaves behind many dogs that will miss his smile and treats. There will be many looking forward to spending time with him in Heaven.
Born...
Ira "Hardy" Edmonson
Jan 9, 2026
Ira “Hardy” Edmonson, age 88, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2026, surrounded by his beloved wife, children, and grandchildren.
Hardy was born on May 24, 1937, in Dallas, Texas, to Celia Mae and Ira Cecil Edmonson. He grew up in Dallas alongside his younger brother, Chuck, learning early the value of hard work. As a young boy, he delivered newspapers...
Ronald Keith Lewis
Dec 31, 2025
Ronald K. Lewis passed away on December 31, 2025, at the age of 90 in Bozeman. Ron was born in Bozeman on June 19, 1935, to Evan and Helen Lewis.
Ron attended Holy Rosary School and graduated from Gallatin High. He attended Montana State University for two years.
Early in life, Ron was an assistant manager at Chambers Fisher and also worked...
Thomas E. Lee
Dec 26, 2025
Thomas E. Lee was a man of quiet strength whose life was rooted in his Catholic faith, his devotion to his family, and a passion for the outdoors. On December 26, 2025, Thomas passed away at the age of 76, surrounded by the love of his family, leaving behind a legacy of faith, service, and a 55-year love story that...
Phyllis Ann Flentie
Dec 26, 2025
Phyllis Ann Flentie, 82, died on Friday, December 26th, 2025, at Bozeman Deaconess Hospital after a long illness. She was born on February 12th, 1943, at Sabetha Community Hospital, daughter of Leon and Gladys Baker of Morrill, Kansas.
Phyllis grew up in Morrill and graduated from Morrill High School in 1961. She attended Marymount College and graduated with a Nursing degree...
Carol (Zindler) Johns
Dec 24, 2025
Carol passed away at the age of 80 on Christmas Eve surrounded by many loved ones at her side. Carol was born and raised in Bozeman, Montana. She and was the third of 5 children.
Carol was preceded in death by her parents, Adam and Audrey (Lawrence) Zindler, sisters and brother Dorothy Bailey, Margaret Kraft and Adam (Fred) Zindler, daughter Tammy...
Gary Wade Sharp
Dec 24, 2025
Gary, age 52, passed away on December 24, 2025. He was born on April 9, 1973, in Anchorage, Alaska, proudly carrying the legacy name of his late uncle, Gary.
Gary met his lifelong friend and love, Kelly, in high school while living in Alaska. Years later, they reunited in Utah and were married in 1995, sharing 30 beautiful years of marriage.
In...
Dionysia "Diane" Magdalena Boley
Dec 24, 2025
Dionysia “Diane” Magdalena Boley (Childree) (September 29, 1943 – December 24, 2025)
Dionysia “Diane” Magdalena Boley, 82, of Three Forks, Montana, passed away peacefully at her home on December 24, 2025.
Diane was born in Rugby, North Dakota, on September 29, 1943, to Philip and Lena (Holzer) Leismeister. She was the second of four children in the family.
As a young woman, Diane...
Tin Bindi
Dec 20, 2025
Kristin Marie “Tin” Bindi, age 33, passed away on December 20, 2025, in Bozeman, Montana. She was born on January 11, 1992, in Columbus, Ohio. During her college years, Kristin began going by the name “Tin,” a name that reflected the grounded, authentic way she moved through the world and that she carried proudly for the rest of her life.Tin’s...
Murray Lee Turner
Dec 9, 2025
Murray Lee Turner passed away on December 9, 2025. He was 71 years old.
Murray was born on December 16th, 1953, in St. Vincent, MN. His early years were spent in the Jolliet and Pembina, ND area. Murray graduated from Pembina High School in 1971. He then attended the University of North Dakota and received a bachelor's degree in business administration.
Murray's...
Charles "Chuck" Gilmon Slater
Dec 5, 2025
Born in Escondido, CA, May 10, 1929. Youngest of eight children, three boys, five girls. My parents and four of the children had moved to California from Fairmont, MN, where my dad could find work. This was during the great depression, and they were very poor, as were many others at that time.
I grew up and attended schools in La...
Susan Strack Balding
Dec 2, 2025
On Dec. 2, 2025, Susan Strack Balding, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, artist, and matriarch, passed away. Her life was a long, generous act of love as well as a lesson in it—love expressed through beauty, intuition, presence, and the countless quiet ways she shaped the world around her for the benefit of others.
Born in St. Louis to Esther and...
Dawn Huot
Nov 23, 2025
Dawn Hout passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 23, 2025. She was born on December 11, 1964, in Louisville, Kentucky.
Dawn lived in Louisville until she moved with her mom out West and then settled in Montana. She is survived by her loving husband Jeff, of 28 years; sons, Jon and Josh Rios; daughter, Crystal Morales; grandchildren, Jon Rios...
Lynda A. Sloan
Nov 19, 2025
We share the sad news that Lynda A. Sloan, 74, of West Yellowstone, Montana, passed away on November 19, 2025, at Bozeman Deaconess Hospital. She was born in Omaha, Nebraska, to Phyllis and Joe Frank.
Lynda graduated from Westside High School (1969) before earning a B.A. from the University of Missouri (1973) and both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Education from...
Danny W. Linville
Nov 17, 2025
Danny William Linville, 71, of Three Forks, Montana, passed away on November 17, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on September 3, 1954, in Fort Benning, Georgia, to John and Carolyn Linville, who preceded him in death.
Danny was raised in Southern California and moved to Ojai in the fourth grade. It was there, a few...
Clark Gordon Fuller
Nov 13, 2025
Hard Work, Devotion and Dedication
Clark Gordon Fuller, commonly known as Gordon to all who knew him, was born September 23, 1937, to Calvin and Virginia Fuller at the Story Homestead in Sargent, NE.
In 1939, his family moved to Scottsbluff, NE, and again in 1949 to Lexington, NE.
Gordon graduated in 1955 from Lexington High and went directly into manager training at...
Christopher Henry Howell
Nov 13, 2025
Chris Howell, 61, of Bozeman, passed away at his home November 13, 2025. Chris was born in Anahiem, California, but grew up in Grand Junction and Colorado Spring, Colorado. His parents were Robert(Bob) and Carol Howell.
He was a Latin Honors student in High School going to many Latin Conventions. He got an Associate of Arts degree in Radio from Pike's...
Harry Richard Ellis
Nov 10, 2025
Harry Richard Ellis, of Bozeman, MT, passed away peacefully November 10, 2025, at the age of 91.
He was born April 22, 1934 in Nekoma, KS, to Harry Albert and Beulah Sedonia Ellis. He was raised on a farm near Rozel, KS, where he learned the value of hard work. He later became a respected entrepreneur and business owner in Amarillo,...
Roland Keith Barner
Nov 5, 2025
R. Keith Barner, 93, of Bozeman, MT, passed peacefully November 5, 2025. In accordance with Keith's wishes, there will be no services.
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