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Marie Doubrava
Jun 20, 2025
Marie Doubrava, a long-time Bozeman resident, died unexpectedly June 20, 2025.
Marie was born in Chicago, IL, to Frank and Milada Slaby. Marie, at an early age, loved fishing with her father, Frank, in the many lakes of northern Wisconsin. It was also during this time that Marie developed a love for hockey and followed her beloved Chicago Blackhawks throughout her...
Sandra Louise Hillman
Oct 8, 2025
Sandra Louise (Larson) Hillman was born on October 28, 1937. She lived in the Chicago area until 1975, when she moved to Montana with her two children, Cindy and Mike. She married Mel Hillman on November 12, 1983. They shared an exemplary life and love story in their 40+ years of marriage. She left this world peacefully with Deb at...
Gloria Bebe Hansard
Sep 23, 2025
Gloria Bebe Hansard, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2025, at the age of 103 in Bozeman, Montana. Born on May 22, 1922, in Osgood, Missouri, Gloria lived a life marked by love, dedication, adventure, and remarkable achievements.
Gloria grew up in Osgood and attended the small country school until 1936, when her parents...
Beverly A. Brunt
Sep 21, 2025
Beverly A. Brunt, 88, died Sunday, September 21, 2025, at The Springs in Bozeman, Montana, with her son Jerry at her side.
Beverly was born December 25, 1936, on her family farm in Amsden, VT. The daughter of Frank and Rachel Brown, she grew up on the family farm and took an active role in helping her Dad with the daily...
Dr. Douglas D. Bishop
Sep 14, 2025
Dr. Douglas Bishop, a beloved husband, father, educator, and global advocate for agricultural development, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy defined by service, scholarship, and unwavering dedication to both agricultural education and his church community.
Born in Dodge City, Kansas, on September 24, 1933, Doug was the devoted husband of Lorraine for 70 cherished years. Together, they raised three sons—Kenneth,...
Barbara Jane Quinn
Sep 11, 2025
Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, Barbara Jane Quinn, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2025, at her home in Bozeman.
Jane was born on June 20, 1943, in Audubon, Iowa, to Walter and Maxine Bauer. She attended country schools in Exira, Iowa, along with her younger brother, Dean, and many cousins and friends. Jane was a self-described farm kid;...
Darlene Lucille Donovan
Sep 8, 2025
Darlene Lucille Donovan, 68, passed away September 8, 2025, at home in Belgrade after a brief, unexpected battle with ovarian cancer.
Darlene was born in Shelby, MT, December 17, 1956, the youngest of three children to Johnny and Gladys Morrison. She grew up in the Sweetgrass Hills with her numerous aunts, uncles and cousins, learning how to sew at an early...
Mary M'Lis Dahl
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...
Tom Drews
Sep 3, 2025
Thomas David Drews, 71, of Belgrade, Montana, died at peace on September 3rd, 2025. Born in Minneapolis, to Raymond Allan Drews and Clara Mae Moyer, Tom graduated from Winona State University in 1976, before settling in his beloved Gallatin Valley.
Proud to call Montana home for more years than his home state of Minnesota, Tom loved everything about this ‘last best...
Patrick Hemingway
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...
Richard H. Koltz
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....
Mitzi Lee Vandenburgh
Aug 26, 2025
Mitzi Lee Neville Vandenburg, passed away on 26 September 2025 at the age of 89, in Belgrade, Montana. She was a lifelong resident of Vacaville, California. She moved to Belgrade, in December of 2023, to live with her eldest daughter Cindy and her son-in-law Chuck.
Mitzi was born in San Jose, California to Lee and Virginia Neville on 25 April 1936....
Judy Wood Cerise
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.
Johnny Lynn Caton
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...
William Boise
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...
Rex Arnold Cain
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,...
Patricia Ann Malcott Bussard Chessher
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...
John Edward Olsen
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...
John Richard Chaffer
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...
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...
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