OBITUARIES
Recent Obituary Listings
Local Obituaries for Bozeman, MT, Gallatin County & Surrounding Areas
Doris A. Norby
May 12, 2024
Doris Ann (Groth) Norby, aged 86, of Sidney, Montana, was brought home to God on Sunday, May 12, 2024. Born on February 28, 1938, in Williams County, Williston, North Dakota, she was the daughter of Harold Groth and Myrtle (Rasmussen) Groth. Raised on a small family farm, Doris learned the values of hard work and community spirit early in life. It...
Zeph Thomas Thorning II
May 5, 2024
Zeph Thorning II, 80, passed away May 5, 2024, at his home in Manhattan, MT, surrounded by his loving family. Zeph was born in Colfax, WA, to parents William and Marian (nee Cossitt) Thorning. He grew up and lived in Hollister, CA, most of his life. Zeph was an eagle Scout, and graduated from Fresno State University in 1966.
In 1967,...
Jerry Lynn Korn
Apr 30, 2024
Jerry Lynn Korn, 89, passed away April 30, 2024, in Bozeman, MT, surrounded by his loving family. Jerry was born November 17, 1934, to Orville and Freda (DeGeer) Korn in Alva, OK. He graduated from Alva High School in 1952 and attended Northwestern State University. He was listed in “Who’s Who Among Students,” was Student Body President, and graduated with...
Norma Lorene Bell
Apr 29, 2024
There is no other like your Mother. Curious, strong, independent, brave, fierce, loving. Lorene consistently displayed these traits throughout her life.
In the wee hours of April 29th, 2024, Lorene's husband descended from heaven to take his cherished wife to their final resting place, reunited at last on their 74th wedding anniversary. They truly are now dancing among the stars!
Lorene was...
Eamonn Padraic Torgison
Apr 27, 2024
Eamonn Padraic Torgison, age 38, passed away on April 27, 2024, in a car accident. Eamonn grew up in a loving home in Polson, Montana where he excelled in sports including baseball, track and field, wrestling, and football. After high school, Eamonn continued his athletic career at Dickenson State University and University of Idaho. Eamonn was a proud...
Dawnteese Smith
Apr 26, 2024
Dawnteese Smith, 41, of Bozeman, passed away April 26, 2024. Visitation will be available from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m., Friday, May 10, 2024, at Dahl Funeral & Cremation Service, 300 Highland Blvd,. Bozeman. A memorial service will follow, beginning at 3:00 p.m. A full obituary is forthcoming.
Kailey Elaine Pierce
Apr 21, 2024
Kailey “KP” Elaine Pierce, 28, of Ennis, passed away April 21, 2024, in the presence of her loving family following a brief illness. KP was born in Bozeman, MT, and raised in Ennis, MT, with her sister Andie, mother Gen, and dad Jon. She went to school at Ennis Public Schools. KP always loved remembering her kind classmates who were...
Barbara O'Neill
Apr 19, 2024
Barbara Ann O’Neill, 71, of Bozeman, MT, passed away on April 19, 2024, from a sudden heart attack.
Born in New York on February 4,1953, Barbara grew up in the Flushing neighborhood of Queens, NY, and graduated from Maria Regina High School in 1971. She received her degree in nursing from Columbia University in 1976, and later earned a Master of...
Michael Durant, Jr.
Apr 14, 2024
Micheal “Mike D” David Durant was born on July 16, 1990, in Loveland, Colorado. He passed away in Bozeman, MT, on April 14, 2024. He was 33 years old.
Michael was the type of person that could light up a room with his amazing smile and kind eyes. His sense of humor and his laugh could do nothing but make you...
Susan L. Mergenthaler
Apr 11, 2024
Susan L. Mergenthaler, 68, of East Helena, passed on April 11. 2024, at St. Peter's Hospital in Helena, MT.Sue was born to Tim and Delores McAllister on January 6, 1956. She attended school in Dillon, MT, and furthered her education by attending and graduating from the Helena Vocational Technical Center. She met Ken Mergenthaler, and they married March 10, 1979.Sue...
Joseph Thomas LaForge, III
Apr 7, 2024
Joe LaForge, 60, of Bozeman, passed away April 7, 2024. Family and friends are invited to a visitation Thursday, April 11, 2024, 3:00-5:00 p.m., at Dahl Funeral & Cremation Service.
Eric Lee Herrera
Apr 5, 2024
On or about April 5th of this year, shortly after his 56th birthday, chronic alcohol use stopped the beat of our son's heart and the beat of his drums; but he is finally at peace and his spirit can't be touched.
Eric Lee Herrera was born in Seattle, Washington on April 3, 1968, to Paula Herrera and her husband Lonnie. Later,...
Bert LeRoy Redd
Apr 4, 2024
Bert LeRoy Redd was born in Grand Junction, CO on November 10, 1956, to Bert W. Redd and Faye V. Redd. The family lived in Mesa, CO and there Darrell Redd, his younger brother joined the family. They moved to Twin Falls, ID when he was in Junior High and then moved again to Kimbery, ID shortly after. This is...
Terry Thomas
Apr 4, 2024
"Bo" Terry Thomas, born in Sacramento, CA, on March 20, 1957, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2024, in Big Sky, MT surrounded by family and friends. He was 67 years old. He was known as a true Big Sky legend and for his love of hunting, fishing, finding, and collecting artifacts, and spending time with family and friends. Terry...
Elizabeth "Beth" Luce
Mar 31, 2024
Elizabeth M. Luce, 64, of Bozeman, passed away on March 31, 2024, surrounded by her adoring family. A memorial service will be held Friday, April 12, 2024, 2:00 PM, at Dahl Funeral & Cremation Service in Bozeman.
Beth was born July 28, 1959, in Ukiah, CA, to Daniel and Eleanor (Mattson) Morris. She was raised in Bozeman graduating from Bozeman High...
Shirley A. (Wallace) Miller
Mar 30, 2024
It is with a heavy heart that we inform you of the passing of Shirley A. Miller. She passed away on March 30, 2024, with her family by her side.
A loving wife of 69 years, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, great aunt, and friend. We know in our heart’s heaven has gained an amazing soul.
She had a passion and...
William "Bill" Cooper
Mar 26, 2024
William George Cooper, loving husband and devoted family man, passed away on March 26, 2024, in Belgrade, Montana. Born on June 2, 1957, Bill was born again in Christ at a young age and always had an unwavering faith. He was a man of integrity and loyalty and dedication to family and friends.
Bill is survived by his beloved wife of...
Ramolee Clevenger
Mar 26, 2024
Rayme Clevenger, 91, of Bozeman, passed in the presence of her loving family March 26, 2024. Visitation will be Tuesday, April 2, 2024, 11:30 a.m to 1:30 p.m., at Dahl Funeral & Cremation Service, 300 Highland Blvd, Bozeman. A Memorial Service to remember and honor Rayme will follow at 2:00 p.m.
Pamela Jo Thomas
Mar 23, 2024
Pamala Jo Thomas, 71, of Bozeman, MT passed away peacefully on March 23, 2024, at her home with her husband by her side. A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, March 27 at Dahl Funeral and Cremation Service.
Pamala was born on February 12, 1953, in Sacramento, CA to Robert and Jean (Alexander) Fulton. Raised in Sacramento,...
Erik Flynn Restvedt
Mar 20, 2024
We are deeply saddened to announce that our beloved family member and friend, Erik “Rick” Flynn Restvedt, passed away peacefully before his time, on March 20th, 2024, at age 53.
Rick was born in Bozeman, MT, on February 25th, 1971, to parents, Larry and Norine Restvedt. He shares siblings, Scott (Loni), Dirk, and Heidi (Jay), and has many cherished nieces and...