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Local Obituaries for Bozeman, MT, Gallatin County & Surrounding Areas
William Joseph "Bill" Gaffke
Feb 4, 2025
William "Bill" Gaffke, age 86, passed away February 4, 2025, due to complications from a fall.Bill was born June 19, 1938, in Bozeman, MT, to William and Florence Gaffke. Bill grew up on the local family ranch and spent the early part of his life in the Gallatin Valley with his brothers and sisters, Kay, Mike, Tony, Harold, and Patty,...
Richard Sherman
Feb 1, 2025
Richard Lee Sherman, 38, of Bozeman, passed away on February 1, 2025. He was born on March 6, 1986, in Sandpoint, Idaho, to Timothy and Shelly Sherman.
Richard learned to ski at Schweitzer and later transitioned to snowboarding as it gained popularity. Richard was a dedicated athlete throughout his school years, playing basketball, soccer, and football. He had a deep love...
Helen Anne Hosum Flath
Feb 1, 2025
On February 1, 2025, Helen Anne Flath passed away in Bozeman, Montana. She was born in Seattle, WA on November 10, 1942, of Norwegian descent. On January 17, 1943, she became a “Child of God” as she was baptized at Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church. At age 3 she and her parents, Mildred and Tilford Hosum, moved to Tacoma, WA, where...
Daniel Wayne Wesen
Feb 1, 2025
Dan was born in Glasgow, Montana on June 30, 1951 to Forrest and Mary Jo Wesen and passed away on February 1, 2025 at the age of 73 in Bozeman, MT after an extended illness. Dan’s parents were both Montana Natives and during his Father’s work assignments Dan spent his younger years in Malta, Havre, Helena and finally Bozeman. He...
Gary Lee Carter
Jan 31, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gary Lee Carter, cherished friend to horses, hot rods, countless friends and beloved family members, succumbing to Alzheimer’s on January 31st, 2025. Gary was 85 years old.
An emeritus member, and former president of the Cowboy Artists of America (CAA), Gary’s love of Western American lore and history produced a...
Leroy James Pezoldt
Jan 29, 2025
Leroy “Roy” James Pezoldt left this life to join his beloved wife, Marilyn, on January 29, 2025, following a brief battle with cancer. He passed peacefully in his home, as he wished, in Bozeman, MT. Roy was born on March 19, 1933, in Colorado Springs, CO, to Raymond and Dorris Pezoldt.
Roy lived the first three years of his life on...
Alison Sullens
Dec 29, 2024
Alison Sullens of Bozeman, MT, died peacefully Sunday evening, her daughter by her side. She was 75. Gallatin Valley was home to Alison for more than 28 years, and her nest on Bison Trail was her sanctuary, from where she could take in the majesty of the Bridger Mountains, chatter with the neighbor's cattle, run her beloved dogs, and tend...
Josephine Marie Hinckley
Dec 23, 2024
Josephine Marie (Krebs) Hinckley was born In North Logan, UT, on May 20, 1931. She was the second of 10 children born to Alfred and Florence (Doutre) Krebs. She was born at home in a small 2 room house which was located on a 40 acre farm. She loved horses and rode and broke them starting at a very early...
David Royce Reynolds
Dec 20, 2024
David Royce Reynolds, Sr., was known to have a fun and outgoing personality! He was a hard worker and took pride in all he did and had. He enjoyed being surrounded by his family and friends, and a football game too! (Go Cats!) His dogs were definitely always part of his life and family since a child. The Gallatin Valley...
Patricia Ellyn Peterson
Dec 17, 2024
Patricia “Pretty Patty” Ellyn Peterson passed away in her sleep on December 17, 2024, at her home in West Yellowstone, Montana. Patty was born in Greenbush, Minnesota, to Harold and Joan Peterson of Middle River, Minnesota. She grew up in Middle River on a family operated dairy farm. Patty attended Middle River public school where she enjoyed playing trumpet, trombone...
Paul Christenot
Dec 15, 2024
Paul Christenot, a devoted brother, father, grandfather, and veteran, passed away peacefully surrounded by his three daughters on December 15, 2024, at the age of 81.
Born on July 19, 1943, in Butte, MT, Paul lived a life devoted to service of his country and an unwavering commitment to his family and friends. A lifelong resident of Bozeman and a graduate...
Dennis Earle Klewin
Dec 13, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Dennis "Denny" Klewin on December 13, 2024, at the age of 85 in Bozeman, surrounded by family.
Denny was born August 22, 1939, in Rhame, North Dakota. Five years later his family settled on his grandparents' homestead where he spent the first 21 years of his life attending to...
Ronald Nott
Dec 10, 2024
Ronald Eugene Nott, age 65, of Bozeman, Montana, passed unexpectedly December 9, 2024, at his home.
Ronald was born March 4, 1959, in Fremont, Nebraska, to Gene and Marian Nott. He was a confirmed (1974) member of Salem Lutheran Church in Fremont. Ron graduated from Fremont High School in 1977, then was employed at Jayhawk Box in Fremont for a year....
James Ralph Craig
Dec 6, 2024
James Ralph Craig (Jim) passed away on December 6, 2024, at the age of eighty-six in Bozeman, Montana.
Jim was born to Ralph and Ruby Craig on March 24, 1938. He was the youngest of four brothers and grew up on a dryland wheat farm north of Carter, Montana. Jim attended the one-room O’Reilly school for the first eight grades, just...
Gordon Huddleston
Dec 4, 2024
Gordon passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024, after a 6 yr. battle with prostate cancer. He was born December 22, 1948 near Richland, WA, to Gorden and Dorothy (Pershall) Huddleston. In 1950 his family moved to Plattsburg, Missouri, where he attended school until the age of 10. The family then moved to Wilsall, MT, in 1959 where he attended school...
Steven Richard Welsby
Dec 1, 2024
Steven “Steve” Richard Welsby was born May 24th, 1969, in Denver, CO to George and Margaret Welsby. Steve grew up in Boulder, CO, graduating from Fairview High School. After high school Steve went to ITT tech and earned an associate's degree in computer science. With his degree, Steve then went to work for IBM and then Par Microsystems where he...
Alice Louise Miller
Nov 26, 2024
Alice Louise Miller, born on July 2, 1936, in Lexington, Nebraska, to William and Esther Kjar, peacefully departed this world on November 26, 2024, leaving behind a legacy steeped in love, warmth, and an adventurous spirit. A beloved sister, Aunt, and friend, Alice's journey through life was marked by both challenge and grace, and she touched the lives of all...
Dean Paul Holmquist
Nov 24, 2024
Dean Paul Holmquist, 66, passed away November 24, 2024, at Pioneer Care and Rehabilitation in Dillon, Montana, after a short bout with cancer.
Dean was born on May 3,1958, in Bozeman, Montana, to Alice J. and Wendell Thomas Holmquist. He was the sixth of seven children. Dean attended Holy Rosary High School until its closure and then graduated from Bozeman Senior...
Lawrence Joseph Zentner
Nov 21, 2024
Lawrence Joseph Zentner, 67, of Bozeman, passed away November 21, 2024. Larry was born September 7, 1957, in Bozeman, where he grew up and attended Bozeman High School.
Larry is survived by his wife, Alice Zentner; sons, Jeremy Zentner, Nathan Zentner and Mitch Zentner; and many grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, November 30, 2024,...
Heidi Adelheid Hays
Nov 20, 2024
“Heidi” Adelheid Erna (Heise) Hays, passed away in Bozeman, MT on November 20, 2024. She was born to Emil and Frieda Heise in Ellermuhl, Germany on June 17, 1944.
As a child, Heidi immigrated with her parents to the US and grew up in Oklahoma City. She studied music at UMKC and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in music education. Her...
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