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John Jay Ostermiller
Feb 16, 2020
John “Jay” Ostermiller passed away on February 16, 2020 at the age of 72 after a courageous battle with multiple myeloma. Jay never complained and was known for his upbeat, easy going spirit and sense of humor. He always had a smile on his face for friends or strangers. Jay was born to Martha and John Ostermiller on July 26,...
Steven Joseph Schwab
Feb 16, 2020
Husband, Brother, In-Law, Friend, Musician, Teacher, Athlete, Traveler, Fun Seeker. We lost a man of great compassion and love for life on Sunday, February 16th. Steven Joseph Schwab was born on April 25, 1953 in Moscow, Idaho to John and Patricia Schwab, who were both native Montanans. The family moved to Portland, Oregon when Steve was in third grade. He...
Sheila Catherine Harr
Feb 16, 2020
In 1972 Sheila fell in love. Never mind that it took 1,000 miles of good and bad roads from Eastern Minnesota, coupled with marginal hotel rooms along the way, Sheila fell in love with Bozeman and Bridger Bowl. Until she retired from various jobs in industry, her eyes never left the prize – live, play and enjoy the great folks...
Karlene Olson Byers
Feb 14, 2020
Karlene Olson Byers, 81, of Bozeman, passed away February 14, 2020. As her wishes, her body has been cremated. Services will be in Harlowton at a later date. Karlene Olson Byers was born in Harlowton on November 29, 1938 to James and Dorothy Gibson. On October 20, 1954 she was united in marriage to Dewey Olson. They raised five children:...
Roy Hieronymous Heyerdahl Tunby
Feb 1, 2020
If you heard polka music on the wind the morning of Saturday, February 1st, you can be certain the gates of heaven had opened and Roy Tunby was dancing his way inside for his anticipated reunion with family and friends. Roy Hieronymous Heyerdahl Tunby, a proud Norwegian, was born in Houghton, SD on February 12, 1921 to Helga (Nygaard) Tunby...
Robert Francis Wiedeman "Bob"
Feb 1, 2020
Robert Francis Wiedeman, "Bob", 81, left this world and went to his heavenly home on February 1, 2020. Bob was born in Rhinelander, WI on April 7, 1938. His early years were spent on the family farm in Rhinelander, WI until he served in the Army in Germany from 1956-1959. One of his favorite stories to tell was that he...
Gloria Thiesen
Jan 31, 2020
Gloria Thiesen, wife, mother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully at her home on January 31, 2020. She was born on May 14, 1937 in Heaton, North Dakota. She graduated from high school in Carrington, North Dakota and was soon married to Donald Thiesen. They moved to the Bozeman, Montana area in 1964 raising three boys, (you know: Cub...
Elaine Marie Reardon
Jan 31, 2020
Elaine Marie Reardon, 78, longtime resident of Gallatin Gateway, died at her home on Friday, January 31, 2020. Born April 28, 1941, she grew up in Pequannock, NJ, met her best friend, Marty, and they married September 19, 1966. Elaine loved the outdoors and together, she and Marty enjoyed many adventures including skiing, scuba diving, snowmobiling and riding horses. In...
Dr. Granvil Lee Hays
Jan 29, 2020
Dr. Granvil Lee Hays passed away January 29, 2020 in Billings, MT. He was born December 15, 1940 in Tonkawa, OK to Donald and Eleanor Hays. Dr. Hays spent his early years in Oklahoma and Kansas, graduating from high school in Hoisington, Kansas. He then continued his education at Northern Oklahoma College, where he majored in pre-medicine, was an honor...
James Paul Kutzman
Jan 28, 2020
On January 28, 2020 we lost our brother and uncle, Jim Kutzman. Jim was a devoted son, an awesome brother, loving uncle, and good friend. He was a big guy with a big heart that he loved to hide behind a gruff exterior. He befriended stray cats who wandered into his life and even though he never ventured far from...
Sandra Jean Trask Wyman
Jan 27, 2020
Sandra Jean Trask Wyman passed away on Monday, January 27, 2020 at her son’s home in Bozeman, Montana. Sandy was born April 11, 1933, to Norman and Beulah (Erickson) Trask in Billings, Montana. She was raised on the family ranch (Glenarrow Ranch) just south of Ballantine, Montana, with her sisters, Annie and Karen. There she attended school in the ranch’s...
Scott Mundt
Jan 11, 2020
On Saturday, January 11th, Harley Davidson’s stock price fell sharply on the news of Scott Mundt’s passing. Senior executives at Harley Davidson called an emergency meeting to brace for the impact of the anticipated drop in sales. Scott was a fun loving, kind and compassionate man with a quick wit and a delightfully dry sense of humor that amused and...
Kadin Rae Green
Jan 10, 2020
Kadin Rae Green was welcomed into this world on December 11, 1989 by his adoring parents Grady and Kristie Green. From the moment he arrived he was loved more than he would ever know. At a young age Kadin’s wild spirit was evident and it led him on countless adventures that created many memories. As he grew, Kadin became a...
Diana Huckert
Jan 8, 2020
Diana Huckert, 76, of Manhattan, was called to heaven on Wednesday, January 8, 2020. Diana was born January 19, 1943 in Indianapolis, IN to Dean and Anna Williams. She was raised and educated in Pittsburgh, PA where she earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing. Diana’s compassion and love for others led her to serve our country in the US Navy...
Ann Louise Guenther
Jan 7, 2020
Ann Louise Guenther passed away on January 7, 2020 at the young age of 87. Ann was born in Baraboo, Wisconsin, June 9, 1932 to Louis Carl and Elizabeth Weed Isenberg. She graduated from Baraboo High School. She attended North Western University from 1950-1955. Ann studied French horn with the 1st chair French hornist of the Chicago Symphony. She married...
John Bertram "Jack" Arnold Iii
Jan 7, 2020
John Bertram "Jack" Arnold III, 88, of Bozeman (formerly of Duluth, MN), passed away January 7, 2020. He was born August 29, 1931 to John Arnold, Jr. and Harriet Wilson in Duluth, MN. Jack attended school at Central High in Duluth. Jack had many accomplishments throughout his life. He served the Air Guards as a Dental Technician; was a radio...
Steven Harry Lowenstein
Jan 5, 2020
Steven Lowenstein, 69, of Bozeman, passed away January 5, 2020. Steven was born in Boston, MA February 22, 1950 to Earle Lowenstein and Edda Ranen. He attended Needham High School and Babson College. Steven was in the National Guards, an Administrator for the Department of Health and involved in Church activities. He lived in Massachusetts, Colorado, Los Angeles, San Francisco,...
F. Lorraine (Parks) Mcjunkin
Jan 3, 2020
F. Lorraine (Parks) McJunkin, 89, of Bozeman, passed away January 3, 2020. Lorraine was born April 3, 1930 in Billings, MT where she grew up and met her husband Arlyn McJunkin. They got married, had two daughters and later moved to Lewistown for Arlyn’s work and raised their daughters. Lorraine and Arlyn returned to Billings to retire. After the passing...
Frank J. Hollenback
Dec 31, 2019
Frank J. Hollenback passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 31, 2019, after a short illness. Frank was born on January 16, 1925, in Helena, Montana to Frank A and Bertha Hollenback. He was a preemie baby weighing approximately 3 pounds and fitting in a shoe box. His mother took good care of him, and he was a fighter from the...
Mark Charles Woods
Dec 31, 2019
Mark Charles Woods was born in Lincoln, NE on March 31, 1960. Mark started his schooling in Lincoln and in 1970 he moved with his family to Glendive, MT where he attended grade school at Washington Junior High School and Dawson County High School, graduating in 1978. He furthered his education by attending Dawson Community College in Glendive and Eastern...
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