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Mackenzie Grace Hatter
Jun 30, 2024
Mackenzie Grace Hatter, 23, of Bozeman, Montana, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2024, in Gallatin County.
She was born on April 6th, 2001, to David and Melissa Hatter, also locals of Montana. Mackenzie graduated from Alpharetta High School in May, 2019. She was currently employed at 360 Pet Medical as a Customer Service Representative.
Mackenzie's family describes her as a woman with...
Marla Claudette Wesen
Jun 28, 2024
Marla was born in Bismark, ND on May 13, 1947, to Cliff and Toline Kensmoe of McClusky, ND. Marla grew up in the McClusky area and attended McClusky schools, graduating in 1965. Marla continued her education at Jamestown College in Jamestown, ND, where she received a degree in music in 1969. She taught music in the Chicago area, before moving...
Dena Rae Schlaht
Jun 27, 2024
Dena Rae Schlaht, 68, of Bozeman, passed away on June 27th, 2024, at Birchwood at Hillcrest. She battled lung cancer, then she was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma (bone cancer). She fought a long and hard battle.
Dena was born on November 24th, 1955, in Miles City, MT to Earl (Bobbie) Schlaht and Norma (Roy) Williams.
At a young age, the family moved...
Ronald D. Bates
Jun 25, 2024
Ronald Dale Bates, 84, of Amsterdam, Montana, went home to his Lord on June 25, 2024.
Ron was born in Bozeman to Avery and Grace Bates on December 26, 1939. He attended school at Amsterdam, Manhattan, and MSU. He was a veteran and served in the Army.
Ron married Sherry (Van Arsdale) Johnston on July 3, 1974, in his parent’s home and...
William McKinney
Jun 24, 2024
William C. "Willy" McKinney, 75, of Belgrade, MT, passed away at home following an extended illness. Obituary and service details are pending.
James Ray Meyer
Jun 23, 2024
James R. Meyer, age 38, of Bozeman, MT passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2024, at his residence.
A private service will be held Thursday, June 27,2024. A celebration of James' life will take place in Yankton, SD at a later date.
James Ray Meyer was born January 5, 1986, in Yankton, SD to Lisa (Meyer) Madarassy. He lived in Hartington for...
Tyler Daniel Behm
Jun 19, 2024
Tyler Daniel Behm passed away on the evening of June 19th, 2024, surrounded by some of those dearest to him, doing something he loved. Tyler was born on October 12, 1989 in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. He was the first child to Timothy and Christine (Vitt) Behm.
Tyler grew up in North Platte, Nebraska and spent his childhood developing his love of...
Glenden Fordice Johnson
Jun 17, 2024
Glenden Fordice Johnson, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and valued friend, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2024, at the remarkable age of 97. He passed into eternity with his daughter holding his hand.
Glen lived a life characterized by love of family, faith, and humor. Born on June 24, 1926, at home on a small farm in Wood River, WI....
Esther Ruby Lantz
Jun 14, 2024
Esther Lantz was born January 1, 1929, in Terry, Montana to Rudolph and Adelia (Brandner) Dickhoff. Her parents lived seven miles north of Fallin, Montana. In 1938, the family moved to the Fairfield Bench 35 miles west of Great Falls, Montana. Esther had five brothers and one sister.
On June 30, 1961, she married Reuben Lantz. They had one son, Stephen,...
Bernadine Patricia Johnson
Jun 11, 2024
Bernadine left this earth to begin her next adventure on the morning of June 11, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
Bernadine was born on her family farm in Leroy, North Dakota, on October 2, 1920, to Catherine and Timothy Horgan. She was the youngest of eleven children. School and church were both in Leroy. She walked from their family farm...
Marian Louise Toczek Leishman
Jun 7, 2024
Marian Louise Toczek Leishman, 72, joined her heavenly family on June 7, 2024, in Bozeman, MT, due to health issues related to a stroke. Marian was born March 8, 1952, as the fourth and youngest daughter of James and Pauline Toczek at Holy Family Hospital in St. Ignatius, MT.
Marian graduated as the salutatorian for the class of 1970 from Mission...
John Counter
May 29, 2024
John Counter,56, Big Timber, died May 28, 2024, at Bozeman Health Care from a heart attack.
John was born October 20, 1967, to Richard and Janice Counter. He grew up in Big Timber and graduated from Sweet Grass County High School in 1986.
At the time of his death, he was employed at the Town Pump in Big Timber. He bartended for...
Donna Marjorie Hart Stone
May 15, 2024
Donna Marjorie Hart Stone passed peacefully into the arms of God on May 15th, after a brief illness. She was born in Dickinson, North Dakota on April 29th, 1932, as the middle child of Donald and Evelyn Hart. When Donna was eleven years old, the family moved to a dairy farm near Gallatin Gateway, where she and her two brothers attended...
Stephen D. Dragone
May 12, 2024
Stephen D. Dragone, 69, of Bozeman, passed in the presence of his loving family on Sunday, May 12, 2024.
On summer break from college, Steve and a friend loaded an old truck and headed to Yellowstone National Park for a summer job. This proved to be a transformative summer for Steve, and it cemented in him a lifelong appreciation for wilderness...
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.
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