OBITUARIES

Jul 1, 2016

Joseph Czech, 88, of Belgrade, Montana passed away on Friday, July 1, 2016 at the Pondera Medical Center in Conrad, Montana. Joe was Born in Tarnopol, Poland February 23, 1928 to Stanley Czech and Anna Sambora.and immigrated to Canada when he was 1 ½ years old. He lived most of his life in Alberta, Canada and Montana, USA. Joe is...

Jun 29, 2016

Our dad, Robert “Bob” Ward, died peacefully at his home on June 29, 2016. Dad was a man of deep loyalty to his kin. He started his life in the small town of Melrose, Iowa on December 11, 1927. He was the third son of Tom and Loraine Ward. His brothers Joe and Louie came first followed by Rose Marie,...

Jun 18, 2016

Joe Madison Lee, age 88 of Belgrade, MT joined his wife Betty and son Dwight in Heaven on June 18th, 2016. Joe was born in Bozeman, MT on Nov. 22nd, 1927 to Sam Perry Lee and Maude (Carter) Lee where he grew up spending his days working the family ranch on Cameron Bridge Rd. In 1939, he moved to Reese...

Jun 14, 2016

Larry William Rak, 26 of Bozeman, died on June 14, 2016. Larry ended his life in the Bridger Mountains after a long struggle with addiction. He was beautiful, funny, sarcastic, and of course loved beyond belief. His quick wit and hilarious worldly observations kept his friends and family laughing. His friends found him endearing, especially Hannah, who affectionately referred to...

Jun 11, 2016

My dad was willing to help anyone, friend, family or acquaintance with whatever was needed at the time. He didn’t ask any questions, he’d just help. His family was everything to him and he proved it often, time and time again. He graduated from Gallatin County High School in 1955. His family homestead was in Reese Creek, just north of...

Jun 10, 2016

Adam Michael Evans, 31, of Bozeman, passed away with his family at his side on Friday June 10, 2016 at Huntsman Cancer Institute in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was born November 2, 1984 in Bozeman, Montana the eldest son to Kristine Shackleford and Max Evans. Adam was raised and educated in Bozeman, attending Hawthorne and Emily Dickenson Elementary Schools,...

Jun 6, 2016

Lieutenant Colonel, Army (R) Duane Christopher Carlton passed from this earth in the early morning hours of June 6th, 2016 doing two of the things he loved. Riding his motorcycle and hunting. He was a man of principles and was always pursuing his passions. He enjoyed watching his children participate in sports, various activities, and later become mature, responsible adults....

Jun 5, 2016

On Sunday, June 5, 2016 - God’s Day of Rest, Alice Ackerman, age 88, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. She was born to George and Marie (Blomer) VanHoorn in Bozeman, MT on April 25, 1928. Alice attended school in Belgrade and graduated in 1946. She worked for the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Bozeman. Later she married Eldon...

Jun 5, 2016

A private family service will take place at a later date.

Jun 1, 2016

No services are planned at this time.

May 29, 2016

In the early morning hours on Sunday, May 29th, as the sun was rising and birds were singing, Jeannine traveled onto her next journey. She was born on May 18, 1935 in Hardin, MT, where grew up until the family moved to Fairmont, MN in 1950. Here she was active in many school activities and acquired lifelong friendships, including the...

May 28, 2016

William Hiler Hull Jr., 76 of Belgrade, passed away May 28th at his home. He was born January 31, 1940 in San Antonio, Texas born to William “Hiler” Hull Sr. and Wilma A. (Canfield) Hensley. Bill graduated from high school in Sheridan, WY and attended college at the University of Great Falls. He later enlisted in the U.S. Air force...

May 24, 2016

Ruby Rosella Ketron, 101, of Manhattan, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving daughter and son-in-law on May 24th, 2016. She was born at home, 8 miles northeast of Plentywood, Montana, on September 24th, 1914. She grew up on the family farm. Her mother and father came over from Denmark and homesteaded there. As a young girl, she went into...

May 23, 2016

Glenn Bryant Smith, beloved husband of Shirley Smith, passed away peacefully at their home in Bozeman, MT on Monday May 23rd. Glenn and Shirley were together for 34 years and Montana residents since 2004. Both have been active parts of the Bozeman and Willow Creek communities. Glenn was born in Berkeley CA on October 27, 1926. He grew up in...

May 22, 2016

Anna Mae Miller, 99, of Manhattan, passed away May 22, 2016. She was born March 19, 1917 in Ringling, MT. She was raised and educated in Miles City, MT. Following her high school graduation, she attended the U of Minn. and earned a degree in nursing. She was conscripted into the service for our country during WWII, as a surgical...

May 20, 2016

May 18, 2016

Joseph Raymond Kunda, 89 of Bozeman, passed away May 18, 2016. He was born on the family farm in the Polish Community of St. Philip, MT on March 15, 1927 to John & Dominika (Della) Kunda. He was raised and educated in St. Philip, MT. At an early age, he joined the United States Navy. He was a Navy SeaBee....

May 17, 2016

May 14, 2016

Beverly Schwanke, Neary Leckner was born in Livingston, MT-June 2nd, 1938 to Dick & Anne Schwanke. She is survived by two sons: Leonard D. Neary & Don F. Neary Jr. 4 grandchildren & 9 great grandchildren. No services are planned per her request.

May 14, 2016

Eva was born in Kokoma, Indiana on Dec 13, 1954 to Jesus and Olivia (Alvear) Salinas. After moving to Ohio in her late twenties, she began her true vocation by earning a Ohio State Medical license to practice massage therapy. She continued to receive training in advanced techniques in trigger point therapy based on the work of Travell and Simons...