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Chanson Aiono Ching
Sep 21, 2025
Chanson Aiono Ching passed away at home early Sunday morning on September 21 at the age of 84. He was born in Pu’unene, Maui, Hawaii on June 14, 1941, attended Catholic school during his elementary years and, beginning in 8th grade, studied at the residential Kamehameha School for Boys in Kapalama Heights above Honolulu. In his senior year, he was...
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....
Richard Allan Saputo
Aug 11, 2025
Richard Allan Saputo, 82, of Bozeman, Montana, died August 11, 2025, of natural causes. Richard was cremated, and his ashes will be scattered in his favorite places.
Richard was born December 10, 1942, and grew up in Malta, MT. He served in the USAF and graduated from MSU in 1969. Richard was a timber framer for nearly 30 years at Big...
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...
Janet Cheyne Cronin
Jul 10, 2025
Janet Cronin passed away on July 10, 2025, at home with her family beside her in Bozeman, Montana, after a courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband of 69 years, Paul F. Cronin; children Elizabeth A. (Cece) Cronin and Paul A. (Packy) Cronin (Melissa Ball); grandchildren Frances A. Cronin, Garrett W. Cronin and Nanya E. Cronin; and...
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