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Velma Lea Mcmeekin
Jul 4, 2012
“Rafter V’s” generous heart simply could no longer keep pace with her active lifestyle and it suddenly quit beating on Independence Day. It was fitting that Velma was preparing for a raft trip with her sister Donna and a group of friends at the time. Velma was born to Lois and Dale “Scotty” McMeekin on October 19th, 1951, in Denver,...
Dianne Mary Jacks
Jul 3, 2012
Dianne Mary Jacks, 68, of Bozeman, passed away July 3, 2012, in Billings, MT. She was born October 15, 1943 in Oakland, CA to Albert and Mary (Sciarini) Langerman. She graduated from Castlemont High School in Oakland. Dianne married Robert Jacks on May 22, 1971 in Reno, NV; they made their home in Napa, CA, where they raised their four...
Ken Nottingham
Jul 1, 2012
Ken (“Kenny”, “Kenner”) Nottingham, 51, of Bozeman passed away peacefully at home July 1, 2012 surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 16, 1961 in Stuttgart, Germany to Charles and Maxine (Cosgriff) Nottingham but was a true Montana boy to the core. Ken received his early education in Great Falls and Billings and graduated from Billings Senior High...
Louise Huncovsky Kary
Jun 28, 2012
Louise Faye Kary passed away June 28, 2012. She was born June 26, 1921 in Timmer, North Dakota to Joseph and Dorothy (Nelson) Huncovsky. Louise attended elementary school in Timmer, ND and went to high school in Frida, ND and graduated from Mandan High School. Louise received a teaching certificate and taught for the Oak Coulee and Manning School Districts...
Mable Nadine Welz
Jun 25, 2012
Mable Nadine Brookshier Welz passed away June 25, 2012. She was born December 13, 1929 in township of Gallatin, city of Birmingham, Missouri to Bliss and Opal (Rendler) Brookshier. Mable was married to Elwin (Allie) Charles Welz, who passed away January 21, 1983 in Gallatin Valley, Montana. Mable attended school in Kansas City, Kansas, Wyandote County before moving to Belgrade,...
Michael Charles Myer
Jun 16, 2012
Michael Charles Myer, 59, of Bozeman, passed away Saturday, June 16, 2012 from complications from PSP (Progressive Supranuclear Palsy). Mike was born October 27, 1952 in Red Wing, MN to Carl and Marjorie (Miller) Myer. His early years were on a farm in Ellsworth, WI, then he and his family moved to Lake City, MN. He went to parochial school...
Maija E. Katlaps
Jun 10, 2012
On June 10th, 2012, Maija E. Katlaps passed quietly in her 81st Year, surrounded by family and loved ones on hand and afar. Remembered by many, loved by all. Gone in body, ever present in spirit. You are beloved. Mom, Mamu, Maija. A remembrance service to mark Maija’s passing will be held at Unity of Bozeman, on Saturday June 30th...
Ann Cowan
Jun 10, 2012
When 84-year-old Ann Cowan passed away June 10, 2012 in Bozeman it was a shock because in spite of her age she had always been so active and vital. Other than a broken shoulder blade from a skiing accident in her early 30s, she was never in a hospital, not even in the end. The latter was thanks to Southwest...
Thaddeus M. Cowan
Jun 7, 2012
Thaddeus M. Cowan, 77, of Bozeman, MT, passed away on June 7, 2012. He was a renaissance man and emeritus professor of psychology at Kansas State University. Over a 40-year career, he taught thousands of students in general psychology classes, earning good reviews even from less successful students, and wearing a Santa suit during the fall semester final exam. He...
Dorothy Etta Barkell
Jun 7, 2012
Dorothy Etta Barkell passed away June 7, 2012. She was born July 10, 1924 in Whitehall, MT to Robert and Margaret (Sinnott) White. Dorothy graduated from Whitehall High School in 1942. She then attended Carroll College and St. James Hospital where she received a degree in Nursing. Dorothy worked as a Registered Nurse for Dr. F.I. Sabo for 27 years...
Ruth Drayton Dodge
Jun 4, 2012
Ruth Drayton Dodge passed away peacefully at home on the morning of June 4, 2012. She is survived by her husband Dave, their children Diana, Sallie, and Donald, six grandchildren, one great grandchild, her sisters Bessie Hopkins and Phoebe Strong, many nieces and nephews and others who loved her dearly. Ruth was born on January 15, 1926, in Villanova, PA,...
Betty Jean Pasha
Jun 2, 2012
Betty Jean Pasha, 79, passed away Saturday, June 2, 2012 at Mountain View Care Center in Bozeman, MT. She was born June 6, 1932 in Livingston, MT to Harry and Catherine “Marie” (Scott) Stevens. At an early age, Betty and her family moved to Bozeman where she attended Gallatin High School. Betty Jean married Lloyd Richey. They had four children...
Bernice Hinthorn
Jun 2, 2012
Bernice Lucille (Hartman) Hinthorn, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on June 2, 2012, in Bozeman, MT. She was born May 20, 1916, in Washington, IL, to Joseph and Hazel (Fauber) Hartman. Bernice was 96 years old. Bernice graduated from Metamora Township High School in Metamora, IL, in 1934. Following graduation, she attended Eureka College in Eureka, IL. She...
Eleanor Blossom Rager
Jun 1, 2012
On June 1, 2012, after a very long illness Eleanor “Ellie” Blossom Rager was finally able to rest – forever. She was a kind and loving lady who brought joy and happiness to her family and friends. She will always be remembered for her beautiful smile and kind heart. She was born to Edward and Myrtle McLeod on Nov. 16,...
Kathy Kemler
May 28, 2012
Kathy J. Kemler, 48, of Logan, MT passed away from complications from knee surgery on May 28, 2012 in Bozeman, MT. She was born November 10, 1963 to Gordon and Lola (Potter) Clark. Kathy attended Missoula schools. Kathy worked at the Creekside Hotel in Missoula for over 20 years. Kathy liked all kinds of crafts especially needlepoint and drawing. She...
Cynthia Ann Chura
May 28, 2012
From the beginning to the end, Cynthia Ann Chura called Montana home. She was born and raised along the Yellowstone River in Forsyth to William and Edna Corcoran. While taking the train to a summer job at a dude ranch in upstate New York, she met her future husband and life-long best friend Peter Chura. Cynthia Chura, 82 passed away...
Patty Lou Smith
May 22, 2012
Patty Lou Smith, 71, of Bozeman, completed this life’s journey on May 22nd, 2012 at home, surrounded by her loving family. Patty was born October 27, 1940 in Bozeman to Daniel and Bernadine (Werner) Zindler. She graduated from Bozeman High School in 1958 and married Ernest “Budge” Schumacher in 1959. The couple was blessed with four children. In 1974 Patty...
Betty Christensen Baier
May 12, 2012
Betty C. Baier, 85, of West Yellowstone and Bozeman, passed away May 12, 2012 at her home in West Yellowstone. She was born December 28, 1926 in Hamilton, MT to Danish immigrants Christopher and Anne Marie (Neilson) Christensen. She graduated from high school in Hamilton. She spent her summers as a telephone operator in West Yellowstone, MT, while she was...
Mary Frances Maneri Loperfido
May 11, 2012
Mary Loperfido Mary Frances Maneri Loperfido, 89, the widow of the late John Loperfido, of Auburn, passed away Friday, May 11, 2012, at Auburn Community Hospital after a lengthy illlness. Mary was born Oct. 30, 1922 in Auburn, to immigrant parents Frank and Carmella Maneri. She attended Auburn schools and was a communicant of St. Mary's Church. Until her retirement...
Kandy Dawn Mcclintock
May 4, 2012
Kandy Dawn McClintock, 56, of Bozeman, passed away May 4, 2012 at her home from complications of diabetes. She was born July 23, 1955 in Seattle, WA as an identical twin to Donald and Kathleen Sharon (Burns) McClintock. At 6 years old, Kandy was diagnosed with Type I Diabetes, which she struggled with for 50 years until her death. She...
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