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John Parker Kurlinski, M.D.
Dec 7, 2022
John Parker Kurlinski, M.D., known affectionately as “Kurli” to all who knew him, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 74 in his beloved second home of Big Sky, Montana.
Kurli was born January 17, 1948 in Buckhannon, West Virginia to parents John Peter Kurlinski and Jean Holloway Kurlinski who preceded him in death.
He is survived by his wife...
Walker James Nelson
Dec 5, 2022
Walker James Nelson, whose wit and stoicism left an indelible mark on all who knew him, died on Monday morning following a yearslong struggle with depression. He was 19.
Much loved and dearly missed, Walker was born on May 31, 2003 in Bozeman. He attended Longfellow Elementary School, Sacajawea Middle School, and graduated from Bozeman High School, Class of 2022.
Walker took...
Jon Wade Mcdonald
Dec 4, 2022
Jon Wade McDonald was born and raised in Bozeman, Montana, for 77 years. On Sunday, December 4th, 2022, he passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by his loving family, from COPD.
Wade belonged to numerous clubs including Bozeman Pacers Car Club, Livingston Bros. Motorcycle Club, NRA, and the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Post #326. He was a loyal friend,...
Jack O. Rogers
Dec 3, 2022
Jack O. Rogers, 82, died on December 3, 2022, at his home in Belgrade, MT. Jack’s 24 year battle with prostate cancer made him one of the longest living survivors and was studied by several cancer centers in the United States.
Jack was born June 6, 1940, in Townsend, MT, a son of Heber O. Rogers and Gertrude Miller. He...
William Carl Althans
Nov 25, 2022
William Carl Althans, age 88, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 25, 2022, in Manhattan, Montana, surrounded by his loving and devoted family. Bill (as he liked to be called) was born November 7, 1934, in Cuyahoga County and raised in Gates Mills, Ohio. He was the second of two children of the late Mildred Bernice (Bartels) and Carl William...
Jacqueline Sue Cating
Nov 17, 2022
Jacqueline Sue Cating passed peacefully on November 17, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born and raised in Warren, Ohio and became a graduate of Warren G. Harding High School’s Class of 1981. She will be remembered most for her heart of gold, her endearing mixture of laughter, tenacity, loyalty, willfulness, high-spiritedness, stubbornness, and her seemingly endless supply of...
Patricia Monger
Nov 7, 2022
The matriarch of the pioneer Irish Toohey family passed away peacefully on November 7, 2022. Patricia was born in Bozeman, Montana, on February 17, 1935, to William Thomas Toohey and Elsie Marie (Figgins) Toohey. She joined brothers Jack and Jim. She graduated from Holy Rosary High School in 1953, where she was active in all musical and school events, including...
Bonnie Jean Jackson
Nov 5, 2022
The warm, chocolatey smell of cookies often filled the kitchen of Bonnie Jean (Rose) Jackson, 65, who died peacefully from ovarian cancer with her husband at her side on November 5, 2022. Although Bonnie had numerous accomplishments in her lifetime, everyone remembered the chocolate chip cookies she baked for her students, athletes, family, and friends.
Bonnie was born May 7, 1957,...
Fredric Michael Leopold
Nov 5, 2022
Fredric Leopold was born on November 15, 1938 in New York City, the eldest son of Pauline and Louis Leopold. Having grown up on Long Island, NY, he was lucky enough to have moved to Bozeman, Montana in 2010 and enjoy 12 years filled with hiking the limitless mountain trails and skiing the unbelievably light (“cold smoke”) powder at Bridger...
Vic N. Cundy
Nov 5, 2022
Vic Newcomb Cundy, a long-time resident of Rock Springs, WY, and more recently, Bozeman, MT, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2022, at the age of 97.
Vic was born in Lionkol, WY on May 11, 1925, to Felix George Cundy and Cecelia Marie Smidt Cundy. He was the youngest child in his family, and was preceded in death by his...
Gail Virtus Mary Richards
Nov 4, 2022
Gail Virtus Mary Richards, 61, passed away November 4, 2022, in Bozeman, MT.
She’s imperfect but she tries
She is good but she lies
She is hard on herself
She is broken and won’t ask for help
She is messy but she’s kind
She is lonely most of the time
She is all of this mixed up and baked in a beautiful pie
She is gone now, but...
Gerrianne Shanks
Nov 4, 2022
Gerrianne “Jan” Shanks passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 4th in the care of the staff at Edgewood Vista Memory Care Center in Belgrade, Montana.
Jan was born on the 29th of December,1938 to Lloyd and Geraldine Porter in Seattle where she met her husband Lloyd Shanks when he was stationed there. They were married on April 13,1957...
April Fawn Purdy Prentice
Nov 1, 2022
April Fawn Purdy Prentice, 43, loving mother of three, passed away November 1, 2022. She is survived by her children, Heaven Reel (24) and Destiny Reel (22), her “Gam” daughters Alma Ramirez (6), Keyana Reel (5), Lillith Coon and her partner Jimmy Thomas. She is now reunited with her son Dakota Thompson.
April was born July 6, 1979 in Sacramento,...
Dennis Claude "Buzzard" Dungan
Oct 30, 2022
Every once in a while, the universe conspires to create an extraordinary human being. Someone whose very existence is geared towards spreading love, kindness, grace and humility. Someone who was blessed to travel to faraway places, experience adventure, hone their craft in the company of other talented individuals, create family out of friendships, and touch hundreds of hearts along the...
Paula J Deigert
Oct 28, 2022
Paula Jean Deigert, 83, of Bozeman, passed away October 28, 2022. She was born November 21, 1938, to Paul Napoleon DeRocher and Agnes (Hanner) DeRocher in Valparaiso, IN. When she was eight years old the family moved to Flint, MI. Paula attended grade school and high school at St. John Vianney and went to Nazareth College in Michigan and Eastern...
Wesley Edgar Burns
Oct 28, 2022
Wesley Burns was his family’s protector, provider, and teacher, one of the most reliable people his family and neighbors knew. He was born in Bozeman, Montana on a brutally frigid day in February 1932. He was raised on a ranch in Sedan, Montana, which he continued to own and take pride in until his sudden passing at the age of...
Karma Nafiah Tupper
Oct 22, 2022
Karma Nafiah Tupper, 15, passed away unexpectedly on October 22, 2022.
Karma had a wonderful sense of humor and knew how to make others smile. She was a strong advocate for equality. Even if she disagreed with someone, Karma would defend their rights.
During her short time on earth, Karma explored many hobbies. She loved to listen to music, paint, and cook...
Gerald Omer Watkins
Oct 19, 2022
Gerald “Jerry” Omer Watkins, 91, passed away on October 19, 2022, at the Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital.
Jerry, as he was known by many, was born on December 11, 1930, in Hettinger, North Dakota to Omar and Alice (Hagbom) Watkins. When Jerry was five years old, his mother passed away, but he gained his sister Arlyce. He was raised by his...
Karen Moe
Oct 19, 2022
Karen Moe, 78, of Poplar, Montana, died peacefully surrounded by her children October 19, 2022, in Livingston. Born March 7, 1944, to Peder and Stella Moe, she graduated salutatorian of Poplar High School. Karen was a Rainbow Girl, a recipient of the Grand Cross of Color, and a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
While at the University...
Joseph James Mckiernan, Jr.
Oct 18, 2022
October 18, 2022, Joseph James McKiernan, beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away at the age of 79. Born in Chicago, Joseph joined the Jesuits after high school and studied English at Boston College, going on to teach writing and literature before moving to Los Angeles where he met his wife, Suzanne. Working in the medical communications and technology field...
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