OBITUARIES

Mar 12, 2009

Oneta J. Cline, 93, of Bozeman, passed away March 12, 2009. Oneta was an unforgettable friend, sister, mother and grandmother. She had such a bright spirit that attracted people to her and created so many lasting memories. As her granddaughter, I am so blessed to have been able to spend ten year of my life with her in our home....

Mar 11, 2009

Edward W Mundell, 80, passed away on March 11, 2009 in Livingston, Montana. Ed was born on December 30, 1928 in Puyallup, Washington to James and Blanch Mundell. He met Edith Campbell in Montana, and the two were married on October 6, 1978 in Livingston. He worked for the railroad for many years before his retirement. He was an avid...

Mar 8, 2009

Phoebe Henry Anderson, 96, of Bozeman, Montana passed away March 8, 2009. Phoebe was born January 17, 1913 in Winnipeg, Manitoba to James and Emma Henry. Her birth surprised Emma, who was visiting her parents in Canada. The Henry family lived in Hettinger, North Dakota until Mr. Henry#8217;s untimely death. Emma moved with her seven children to Pocatello, Idaho to...

Mar 5, 2009

Irene D. Meyers 89, of Belgrade passed away on March 5, 2009. At Elsie's Assisted Living. She was born in Seattle Washington on October 26, 1919 to the parents of Josephine Ada Bennett and LeRoy Decker growing up in Seattle, with her father and step mother Hanah B ( Johnson ) Decker, Graduating from West Seattle High School. Irene traveled...

Mar 2, 2009

Joe Marshall, 49, of Bozeman passed away Monday, March 2, 2009 of natural causes. Joe was born on May 4, 1959 in San Jose, California to Norman and Joan (O#8217;Brien) Marshall. He grew up in Bozeman and graduated from Bozeman Senior High School. Joe lived the rest of his life in the Gallatin Valley. Survivors include his mother, Joan O#8217;Brien,...

Feb 25, 2009

Wanda Charlene Thomas, 54, of Bozeman passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2009. Wanda was born on December 3, 1954 in South Gate, California to Jesse and Marlene Hardy. She graduated from Valencia High School, and later attended Fullerton College. It was here that she met the love of her life, Jim Thomas, in math class. Wanda and Jim were married...

Feb 22, 2009

Wayne Bennett Albright, 63, of Manhattan passed away on Sunday February 22, 2009 after sharing a peaceful evening with his sweetheart, Anne. Wayne was born on April 8, 1945 in Harvey, Illinois. His family moved to Canada when he was a child, and he grew up in Calgary. Wayne graduated high school in Illinois, and later graduated college from Louisiana...

Feb 18, 2009

Earl H. Isbell, 89, of Belgrade passed away February 18, 2009 at Gallatin Rest Home. Earl was born on March 13, 1919 in Belgrade, Montana to Ivan Ray and Hattie Mae (Schyett) Isbell. In December of 1919, the family moved to Inglewood, California. Earl received his schooling there, as well as working part time at various automotive jobs to help...

Feb 16, 2009

Genevieve Marx, a lifelong resident of the Gallatin Valley passed away on February 16, 2009 from natural causes. Genevieve was born in Belgrade on December 10, 1922 to Bob and Hazel (Brownell) Nisbet. She attended country school, first grade at Valley View, north of Belgrade, Menard, Dry Creek and Belgrade schools, graduating from high school in Manhattan on May 19,...

Feb 11, 2009

Barbara #8220;Bobbie#8221; Jane Sprock, 80, of Bozeman, Montana passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2009. Bobbie was born on September 19, 1928 in Pittsford, Vermont to Clinton and Clara (Clifford) Pratt. She attended Bryant College in Providence, Rhode Island on a basketball scholarship, graduating with a degree from the School of Secretarial Science. Bobbie was the team captain of the...

Feb 6, 2009

Clarice Saner, 85, died February 6, 2009 at the Waterford Assisted Living Center in Helena. Clarice had been in declining health for the past months. Clarice Lucille Morford Saner was born in Brackenridge, PA on June 5, 1923 to Clara Myrtle Bandi Morford and Lewis Lavern Morford. When Clarice was five, the family moved to Natrona Heights, PA where she...

Feb 6, 2009

Helen Josephine Asay, 95, of Belgrade, passed away February 6, 2009. She was born February 11, 1913 to Charles Lewis and Evea Mae (Berky) Hammond in Red Lodge, Montana. Helen grew up in Dryhead, Montana behind the Pryor Mountains on the west side of what was then the Big Horn River and is now Yellowtail Reservoir. At Dryhead she would...

Feb 4, 2009

Merle Steve Kovatch, 85, of Bozeman passed away Wednesday, February 04, 2009 at his home after a brief illness. Steve was born on September 21, 1923, in Conrad, Montana to Steve and Mary (Stokes) Kovatch. He grew up in Montana, served in World War II, and graduated from Montana State College (MSU) in 1952 with a degree in Agricultural Engineering....

Feb 1, 2009

Stephanie Jane Toohey Armknecht was born of love on February 23, 1989 to Steve and Debbie Toohey. She was married to the love of her life, Cody Armknecht, on December 20, 2008. She was surrounded with enduring love by all who knew her and died in the arms of her husband on February 1, 2009. Diagnosed with brain cancer in...

Jan 27, 2009

John William Vellinga was born August 15, 1928 in Volga, South Dakota, the son of Ed and Grace (Van Klompenberg) Vellinga. He grew up and graduated from high school at Sheldon, Iowa. He served in the 34th National Guard Division for 7 years. On August 29, 1954 he was united in marriage to Mary Lou Wilken. Following their marriage, they...

Jan 27, 2009

Norma passed away on Tuesday evening January 27, 2009. Norma J. Petersen was born on September 9, 1930 in Bozeman, MT, the daughter of Glen and Dorthea Hardy. She was raised in the Gallatin Valley and attended schools in Bozeman. On August 29, 1949 she was united in marriage with H.R. (Bob) Petersen in Butte, MT. Following their wedding they...

Jan 25, 2009

Donna Ruth Smith went peacefully to join her heavenly father on January 25, 2009. Donna was born on October 27, 1939 to Oscar and Theressa Swensen and made her home in Bozeman. She attended schools in Bozeman including the College of Cosmetology. She married Richard F. Smith and from that union had two boys, Mike and Jimmy. She and R.F....

Jan 21, 2009

Jan 16, 2009

Blackwood (Mary) Alene Pitman Blackwood passed away January 16, 2009 at the age of 82. Alene was born in Bozeman on November 18, 1926, the second child to Virgil and Margaret Pitman. She attended grade school in Belgrade and graduated from Rosary High School in 1944. She earned her nursing diploma through the Cadet Nursing Corps program at Columbus Hospital...

Jan 14, 2009

Philip Braun, 79, of Bozeman passed away on January 14, 2009. He was born on March 7, 1929 in Pennsylvania to Anton and Mary Braun. Phil married Irma DeLorenzo in 1953. On July 24, 1986, Phil married Mary Clark in Montana. He thoroughly enjoyed his work as a Physical Education teacher, a coach, and as an Athletic Director. Phil loved...