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Frank R. Wiers
Mar 28, 2025
Frank R. Wiers, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully in Bozeman on Friday, March 28th, at the age of 78.
Born and raised in Wolf Point, Montana, Frank's life took a significant turn after graduating from Wolf Point High School in 1965. He enlisted in the Navy, serving for four years before returning home. It was during this...
Daniel Phillip Staebler
Mar 21, 2025
Loving son, beloved sibling, husband, devoted father, innovative web developer, compassionate friend, and business partner.
Daniel “Dan” Philip Staebler passed away on March 21, 2025. He was 54.
Dan liked to say he was “from the corn” of Peoria, Illinois. Growing up, he loved ice skating on the creeks and building go-carts. For college, he attended Valparaiso University in Indiana, where he...
Jon Olaf Vestre
Mar 21, 2025
Jon Olaf Vestre passed away peacefully on March 21, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. His warmth, wisdom, and unwavering devotion to his loved ones will forever be cherished.
Jon was born in Whitefish, Montana, to Ruby and Olaf Vestre. He grew up alongside his loving brother, Brian, who fondly recalls, "Jon was a loving brother who would do anything for...
Kenneth Gallik
Mar 13, 2025
Kenneth Andrew Gallik,"Ken," 91, passed away on March 13, 2025.
Ken was born on October 11, 1933, in Great Falls, MT, the youngest of Andrew and Anna Gallik's seven (7) children. Ken was raised at "Number 7," located off the Lavin Spur of the Northern Pacific Railroad, adjacent to the immigrant communities of Stockett, Tracy, and Sand Coulee, MT ("the Gulch")....
Eusebia T. Hancock
Mar 10, 2025
Eusebia was born to Elisa and Manuel Trevino on March 5, 1936, in Pearsall, Texas. Eusebia and her younger brother were placed in an orphanage after her parents death during the depression when their blind uncle was no longer able to care for them. Eusebia’s temerity, spunky determination, incredible work ethic, were among a few of her indomitable qualities.
Eusebia met...
Rodney Hobaugh
Mar 7, 2025
Rodney Hobaugh, beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on March 7, 2025, in Bozeman, MT, at the age of 84.
Rodney was born on June 4, 1940, in Dillon, MT. His childhood was spent in Montana and Pennsylvania. Rodney attended high school in Philipsburg, MT, where he met his future wife, Gayle Morrison. After graduating from Montana State University, he...
Timothy Clyde Whitman
Feb 23, 2025
Tim Whitman, 62, passed peacefully at his home in West Yellowstone, Montana, on February 23, 2025. Clyde and Susie Whitman welcomed Tim into their family on December 8, 1963, in St. Anthony, Idaho. Tim grew up with the forest as his backyard and took full advantage of it. He loved the outdoors his entire life. Tim spent most of his...
Joy Grosserode
Feb 23, 2025
Joy Elaine Grosserode (Manzer), 81, passed away on February 23, 2025, peacefully at her home in Manhattan, Montana.
Born on February 3, 1944, in McLean, Nebraska to Kenneth & Minnie Manzer, Joy dedicated her life to caring for others and embracing the beauty of the world around her. She pursued her education with determination, earning her General Education Degree before continuing...
Richard Forester
Feb 22, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Richard "Rick" L. Forester, Jr., who left us on February 22, 2025, at the age of 71. Rick was born on May 17, 1954, in Spokane, Washington, to Richard L. Forester Sr. and Eileen (Butcher) Forester. He grew up in the beautiful surroundings of Billings and Bozeman, graduating from...
Judith Kay (Provins) Walker
Feb 21, 2025
Judy Walker was born on a very cold January night in Valentine, Nebraska, in 1947. The car wouldn’t start, so her mom walked the few blocks to the hospital. Judy was the daughter of William Robert Provins, who served in the US Navy in WWII, and Geneva Young Provins. Following a 16-year battle with renal cell cancer, Judy passed away...
Robin Cossins
Feb 20, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robin Cossins, who left us unexpectedly on February 20, 2025, at the age of 49. Born on May 10, 1975, Robin was a devoted husband, son, brother, and friend whose warmth and kindness touched everyone he met.
Robin is survived by his beloved wife, Yvonne, whose love and laughter were...
Jeffrey Rupp
Feb 20, 2025
Jeffrey Keith Rupp passed away on February 20, 2025 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.
Jeff was born on September 23, 1950, to Clarence Rupp and Mary Frank Rupp. He grew up on a small family farm on the Huntley Project in Worden, MT, where he learned the values of hard work and community advocacy from his parents. He participated...
Herbert Cecil Ferguson
Feb 19, 2025
On December 23, 1949, in Lewistown, Montana, a bouncing baby boy was born to Herb and Alice (Abott) Ferguson. He was named Herb after his proud dad. Shortly, thereafter, the Fergusons moved to Trident, Montana, just outside of Three Forks, Montana. Herb senior had accepted a transfer from the cement plant in Lewistown, to the cement plant in the tiny...
Royce Niel Walker
Feb 18, 2025
Royce Niel Walker, age 54, passed away surrounded by family in Bozeman, Montana, on February 18, 2025, after a brief illness. Royce was born on July 12th, 1970, in Havre, Montana to George and Betty (Annis) Walker. He was raised on the family farm in Hogeland, Montana. He graduated from Turner High School in 1988.
Royce began doing odd jobs for...
Palmer Norby
Feb 18, 2025
Palmer Duane Norby, age 91, of Sidney, Montana, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.Born on August 9, 1933, in Divide County, North Dakota to Peter P Norby and Ingaborg (Skaagen) Norby, Palmer was raised with a strong work ethic and a dream of being a cowboy. Though he never quite became one in the traditional sense, he lived...
John Stephen Mest
Feb 17, 2025
John Stephen Mest passed away on February 17, 2025, at Parkhaven Memory Care in Manhattan, MT, at the age of 94, after a prolonged battle with dementia. John was born August 17, 1930, in Allentown, Pennsylvania to Gerard Stephen and Verna Victoria (Eckart) Mest. He was raised in Allentown along with his younger brother, David.
He became an avid outdoorsman at...
Peter F. DuCuennois
Feb 15, 2025
Peter DuCuennois, 78, of Bozeman, Montana, passed peacefully at his residence on February 15, 2025. Peter will be laid to rest in a graveside service with Military Honors Monday, February 24, 2025, 11:00 a.m., at the Yellowstone National Cemetery in Laurel, Montana.
Tracy Franklin Gray
Feb 13, 2025
Tracy Franklin Gray, 64, of Bozeman, Montana, passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 13, 2025. He was born on April 19, 1960, in Butte, Montana, to Thomas Floyd Gray and Ida Jo Marie Gray. He was a deeply devoted Husband to Susana Gray and a loving father to Katrina Gray.
Tracy started working at a young age when he...
Giles Roy Cokelet
Feb 9, 2025
Giles Roy Cokelet, 93, of Bozeman, MT, passed peacefully February 9, 2025, following a brief illness. Giles was born January 7, 1932, in New York City. He grew up in Carle Place, NY, moved to California and graduated from Monrovia-Arcadia-Duarte HS.
Dad was a first-generation college graduate who attended Pasadena Community College and CalTech before receiving his doctorate (ScD) at MIT...
Bradley Applebury
Feb 6, 2025
Brad Applebury, 61, of Bozeman, Montana, passed away at home February 6, 2025.
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