OBITUARIES
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Local Obituaries for Bozeman, MT, Gallatin County & Surrounding Areas
James Earle Shipman
Sep 19, 2021
James “Jim” Earle Shipman, 84, of Big Timber, MT, formerly of Hamilton, MT, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 19, 2021, at Spring Creek Inn Memory Care in Bozeman, MT where he had been residing for a short time. Jim lived with Parkinson’s disease and dementia for many years. Jim was born May 11, 1937, in Lincoln, NE, the son...
Treecie Pike
Sep 17, 2021
Treecie Lynn Pike, loving mother, wife, daughter, grandma and sister, passed away on September 17, 2021, at the age of 52. She was born in Carson, California on September 17, 1969, to Wayne and Clarice Peeler. Treecie was a college graduate in medical coding. Treecie loved being a grandma “mamo”, taking pictures and scrapbooking; was a lover of all things...
Jody Allen Patterson
Sep 14, 2021
Jody Allen Patterson, 51, of Belgrade, passed away September 14, 2021. Services are pending.
Gary Gilbert Herzberg
Sep 14, 2021
Gary Gilbert Herzberg, aged 81 of Bozeman, died peacefully in hospice on September 14. Born to Gilbert and Clara Herzberg, he was raised in Minneapolis and graduated from the Naval Academy in 1961. He excelled in all endeavors, led the Brigade of Midshipmen during Navy’s victory over Army in 1960, and ultimately graduated 2nd in the Class. He then attended...
Madge Dismore
Sep 13, 2021
Madge Dismore, a joyful Montana spirit, dies at 100. Madge loved all animals, made great deviled eggs, and could look at clouds for hours. Her favorite vehicle was a jeep. She loved and was loved by her family with a warm intensity. Living for a century, Madge experienced a broad spectrum of life. She was born in Musselshell, MT in...
Richard Dale Smith
Sep 8, 2021
Richard “Rick” Dale Smith, 63, of Bozeman, passed away September 8, 2021. He was born in Anaconda, MT to Edward Smith and Rosanne (Terkla) Smith on August 12, 1958. Rick grew up on Pine Street, playing baseball, riding his bike up the “C” Hill, and enjoying all that a small Montana town had to offer. In Anaconda, he attended Lincoln...
David Vander Lingenfelter
Sep 7, 2021
Peacefully and surrounded by his family and friends, David Vander Lingenfelter passed away on September 7, 2021, at the age of 50 after a short courageous battle with cancer. All who loved David will never forget his wit, humor and passionate love affair with his cars and outdoor adventures on wheels. David had a compulsive desire for excitement always ready...
Wallace Howard Graham
Sep 3, 2021
Wally was born in Bennet, NE to Howard and Nellie Graham. His family moved to Primrose Valley, WY in 1938 and later to Greybull. Wally joined the Navy in 1948 and spent two years on the USS Valley Forge. After attending flight school in Pensacola, FL, he was commissioned into the Marine Corps as a 2nd Lt. He retired in...
Kristen Noelle Herberger
Sep 1, 2021
Kristen Noelle Herberger, born August 10, 1969, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 1, 2021. Kristen was a loved member of the Bozeman community, and will always be remembered for her delightful humor, curiosity, and infinite love of animals. Kristen was a longtime Special Olympics athlete where she excelled in swimming, bowling, and golf. She also spent many years with...
Janice Catherine (Badura) Reichert
Aug 31, 2021
Janice Catherine (Badura) Reichert, 82, of Belgrade, MT had the most glorious welcome into God’s Kingdom on August 31, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 30, 1938, in Ashton, NE to Frank and Catherine Badura. Janice was raised in Clark, WY. She married John Reichert in 1957, to that union they had seven children. In her...
Shirley Hawkins
Aug 31, 2021
Shirley (Wiseman) Hawkins, born August 25, 1948, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2021. Shirley was born in Delta, Colorado, to Wayne and Edythe Wiseman. She was raised in Cedaredge, Colorado and graduated from the local high school in 1966. Shirley lived and worked many places throughout her life. She owned and operated a local bar in Naturita, Colorado. She...
Jessica Sue Miller
Aug 25, 2021
Jessica Sue Miller, 43, died peacefully on August 25, 2021, after battling cancer for a brief time. Jessica was born on July 21, 1978 in Bozeman, MT to Rick and Kathy Secora. She grew up in the Three Forks and Madison area with her siblings. Jessica graduated from Three Forks High School in 1996, and went on to attend Montana...
Catherine Mary Cundy
Aug 24, 2021
Catherine “Katie” Mary Reese was born November 7, 1927, to Evan J. and Hubertine Reese in Kemmerer, WY. At a young age, she moved to Reliance, WY, a coal camp north of Rock Springs, WY, with her parents and her older brother, Evan, and her younger sister, Jo Ann. Her family eventually moved to the nearby coal town of Rock...
Gordon Lee Decker
Aug 23, 2021
Gordon Lee Decker, born February 1940, passed away at home August 23rd surrounded by his family. Born to August and Mary Tiede Decker, Gordon was raised on the family homestead in Powder River County in SE Montana. He rode his Shetland pony or walked 2 miles to Billup Elementary School, a one room schoolhouse. Gordon attended Sheridan High School and...
Irving Lenard Johnson
Aug 20, 2021
Irving Lenard Johnson, of Bozeman, Montana, passed in peace on August 20, 2021. Irv was born Valentine's Day, February 14, 1947, in Oconto Falls, Wisconsin, to Lee and Alice Johnson. Irv graduated from Green Bay Preble High School, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, in 1965. Following high school, he went on to obtain a Bachelor of Science degree from the University...
Rene Jason Andersen
Aug 19, 2021
Rene Jason Andersen, 56, died peacefully of natural causes after a long battle with kidney failure, at his home in Belgrade, MT on August 19, 2021. Rene was born in Great Falls, MT on July 1, 1965 to Don and Alverta Andersen. Rene spent his childhood in Stanford, MT where he was baptized in the Presbyterian faith. While attending Stanford...
Otho Vale Pace
Aug 18, 2021
Otho Vale Pace, an avid outdoorsman and fisherman, died suddenly at his home in Belgrade, MT, on August 18, 2021. Otho was born March 19, 1952, in Paonia, CO. His love and appreciation for hunting and fishing began with his father and brothers in the Gunnison wilderness. He was a son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather....
Harold Gene Sullivan
Aug 17, 2021
Harold “Gene” Sullivan, 85, of Bozeman, MT, formerly of Seattle, WA, passed away August 17, 2021. Gene was born December 1, 1935, in Conway, AR to Mary Marie (Milburn) and Sam Sullivan. Gene was raised in Searcy, AR. He attended and graduated from Hendrix College in Conway, AR. While at Hendrix, he met and married his beloved wife of 64...
Clara Ann White
Aug 14, 2021
Bozeman, MT - Clara Ann White passed peacefully at the age of 84 on Saturday, August 14, 2021, with her family near her side. She was born in Peoria, IL on February 13, 1937, twin daughter of the late Geneva Helen Koser Carlisle of Leedey, OK and of the late John Richard Shore of Peoria, IL. Clara lived in several...