OBITUARIES

Jun 7, 2015

Jun 6, 2015

Geraldine Rose O'Neil Ahl was born May 24, 1926 in Saint Cloud, Minnesota, to John Patrick and Charlotte (Franek) O'Neil. The family moved to Montana in 1928, settling on a ranch, in the Shields River Valley. The family moved to Livingston where Gerry graduated from Park County High school 1944. Gerry married Ben Vaughan in 1945. They ranched on the...

Jun 6, 2015

Thomas Christian Moe, Sr. (Tom) was born in Minneapolis, MN on March 24, 1923, the third of five children, and passed away on June 6, 2015 in Bozeman, MT at the age of 92. His parents, Dr. Thomas Moe and Florence (Anderson) Moe, moved to Warroad, MN for a few years and then settled in Moose Lake, MN, a small...

Jun 4, 2015

Jun 2, 2015

Jun 1, 2015

Christopher 'Lax' Michael Laxson, 43, of Belgrade, passed away Monday, June 1, 2015. He was born March 15, 1972 in Decatur, GA to Gregory and Elizabeth Laxson . He has lived in Jackson Hole, WY and the Gallatin Valley. He worked at Winegardners . Chris attended Georgia Southern University and graduated with a BS in Sports Management and Communications. His...

May 28, 2015

Geraldine Callahan, 86, of Bozeman, Montana, passed away on May 28, 2015. She was born on October 23, 1928, to Thomas and Amelia (Neuman) Nash, in St. Paul, Minnesota. Gerry attended college at the University of Minnesota. She was married and later divorced, and had two daughters, Kathleen and Colleen. She worked at the University of Minneapolis’ Tally office. Gerry...

May 27, 2015

Terence Merwin passed away on May 27, 2015 at his home in Bozeman, Montana. Terry was born on May 11, 1958 at the former Air Force base in Salina Kansas to Jack and Carolyn Merwin and was the youngest of 4 children. Terry grew up in numerous placed throughout the states and graduated from Riggs High School, Pierre SD in...

May 21, 2015

Robert 'Bob' Leonard Tatarka, 85, of Bozeman peacefully passed away at his home on May 21, 2015. Bob was born along with his twin sister Elizabeth 'Bette' in Great Falls Montana, to John and Rose Tatarka. He was raised primarily in the Gallatin Valley on the family dairy farm and attended Holy Rosary Catholic School first through 12th grades. He...

May 20, 2015

Devin Vincent Sexson departed this life on May 20 in his fiftieth year, of natural causes, at his home in Missoula. Devin was born January 9, 1965, in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, growing up in Bozeman and Syracuse. He studied art at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design and at Marylhurst University, graduating from the University of Montana in psychology. He...

May 19, 2015

Ty Daniel Fehrer, 47, of Bozeman, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2015. Ty was born October 11, 1967 in Hawthorne, Nevada. He became part of the Fehrer family at the age of six. Ty attended Belgrade schools and graduated from Bozeman High, later becoming a part of the Reach community for 20 years. Ty will be remembered for his great...

May 7, 2015

Our angel, Eren Gunes Avci, has left us abruptly and unexpectedly. He was on this planet for a mere 7-1/2 years and yet he touched all our lives deeply and eternally. He was our bright shining star. Wherever he went he brought with him light and joy. His departure was so sudden that it is both incomprehensible and unbearable. The...

May 5, 2015

Mary Jane (Lucas) Yelton, 86, passed away May 5, 2015, in Bozeman, MT. She was raised in Erlanger, KY, the daughter of Louis and Mary Lucas. She was preceded in death by her parents and her five siblings. Mary Jane attended Lloyd High School, Georgetown College, and graduated from the University of Kentucky in 1950 with a degree in Home...

May 3, 2015

Jim West, 77, of White Sulphur Springs, Montana, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2015. Jim was a beloved father, grandfather, and great grandfather who loved spending time with his grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, and hauling firewood. Jim was a man who would go on a picnic, and bring firewood back with him. He was...

May 2, 2015

Steven John Toohey Passed away in his home Saturday May 2, 2015. Steve was born March 27, 1952 to Margret and James Toohey, the third of five children. Steve was an amazing father, great friend, hard worker, creative artist, rancher, and master woodworker. Steve lived in the Gallatin Valley his entire life working and living on his family’s ranch. Steve...

Apr 28, 2015

Cheryl Ann Greenway, 63, of Bozeman passed away suddenly after a brief illness on April 28, 2015. Cheryl was born in Norman, Oklahoma on August 3, 1951 to Jack and Mary Greenway. Raised in a military family, they traveled extensively and the family moved to Montana in 1965. Cheryl graduated from Bozeman High School in 1969. She attended Montana State...

Apr 28, 2015

Patricia Larrabee Gregg, 82, loving mother, sister, friend, and “Nana” passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2015 in Bozeman, MT. Patty was born November 10, 1932 in Houston, TX, to Fred Seth and Donnie Mae (Pearson) Kalar; the third of four children. She was raised in the country near Houston until August of 1943; when they moved to Gentry, AR. In...

Apr 25, 2015

Marjorie L. Pavelich passed away on Saturday, April 25th at her home in Big Sky, Montana. Her husband Marty and daughter Lynn were by her side. She is survived by her husband Marty and their three children Lynn (Rob) Maxwell of Horton Bay, MI; Lee Hofley of Bellevue, ID; and Andrew (Nicole) Hofley of Lantana, TX. She had three loving...

Apr 23, 2015

Donna Mae Brewer, 82, of Bozeman, passed away April 23, 2015 at her home. She was born November 27, 1932 in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada to John W. and Kathleen (McLeod) Swanson. She was raised in Milestone, Saskatchewan, Canada the eldest of 5 children. She married Wayne Brewer on May 23, 1967 in Revelstoke, British Columbia, Canada. The couple moved...

Apr 23, 2015

Tom Stromberg passed away at his home on April 23, 2015. He was born on September 23, 1950 in Minot, North Dakota to Douglas and Caryl Stromberg. Tom was a long time Gallatin Valley resident. His career in the agriculture and cattle industry spanned several years and took him to many states across the US and Canada. It was through...