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Local Obituaries for Bozeman, MT, Gallatin County & Surrounding Areas

Mary Ann Heagney

Mary Ann Heagney

Oct 10, 2024

Mary Ann Heagney passed away peacefully on October 10th, 2024, at Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital surrounded by her husband, two daughters and son-in-law. She was 65 years old. Remembered as a loving, nurturing, and bright woman, she will be missed by her family and many beloved friends.

Mary Ann was born on April 13th, 1959, at Saint James Hospital in Butte,...

Frank R. Wiers

Frank R. Wiers

Mar 28, 2025

Frank R. Wiers, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully in Bozeman on Friday, March 28th, at the age of 78.

Born and raised in Wolf Point, Montana, Frank's life took a significant turn after graduating from Wolf Point High School in 1965. He enlisted in the Navy, serving for four years before returning home. It was during this...

Warren Marck Halpin

Warren Marck Halpin

May 7, 2025

Warren Marck Halpin, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 7, 2025. He was born on November 7, 1944, in Miles City, Montana, to Howard and Ora Halpin. The family lived in Ashland, Montana, and eventually moved to Bozeman, where Warren began his education at Irving Elementary School. He graduated from Bozeman Senior...

Patricia Ann Stackhouse

Patricia Ann Stackhouse

May 1, 2025

Patricia Ann Stackhouse, 83, of Bozeman, MT, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2025, surrounded by her adoring family.

Pat was born on August 27, 1941, in Wabash County, Indiana, to Paul and Gladys Shanahan. She was raised in Urbana, and graduated from Central High School in North Manchester, IN, with the class of 1959. The following year she married Larry...

Willis J. Wetstein

Willis J. Wetstein

Apr 25, 2025

Willis J. Wetstein, age 90, of Belgrade, formerly of Helena and Clancy, passed peacefully on April 25, 2025, at Highgate Senior Living, in Bozeman.

Willis was born on April 12, 1935 on the family farm near Joliet, MT to John P. Wetstein and Katherine L. (née Messer) Wetstein. He married Nancy L. Mocabee on March 12, 1955 and, together, they celebrated...

Neil J Lynch

Neil J Lynch

Apr 21, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Neil J. Lynch, a beloved husband to F. Charlotte Lynch, and devoted father to Kim (Don) O’Hair, Anne Marie (Len) DeClercq, Joe Lynch, Marcy (Brian) Gallup, and Kelly (Jason) Griswold, on Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 90. Neil was born on September 18, 1934, in Butte,...

Janet L. (Crouse) Norris

Janet L. (Crouse) Norris

Apr 14, 2025

Janet Norris, of Bozeman, Montana, passed away on April 14, 2025, at the age of 78.

Born on January 22, 1947, Janet lived a vibrant life filled with passion, creativity, and deep care for those around her. A lifelong lover of the arts, she began as a dancer and carried that graceful spirit with her throughout her life. She shared her...

David Lee Miller

David Lee Miller

Apr 8, 2025

David Lee Miller, 83, of Bozeman, MT, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family and friends on April 8, 2025, following a sudden cardiac emergency a few days prior.

Dave was born in Halifax, PA, on December 15, 1941, and grew up in Lancaster, PA. Dave graduated from McCaskey High School and excelled in football and track, receiving All-State Honors in...

Sharlene Marie Vick

Sharlene Marie Vick

Apr 6, 2025

Sharlene Marie Vick, 86, of Belgrade, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2025, at Highgate Senior Living in Bozeman. She was born March 7, 1939, in Mitchell, South Dakota to Bertis Theron and Hazel (Miller) Savage. Early years were spent in South Dakota and McPherson, Kansas before moving to Aurora, Colorado in Junior High School. Sharlene married Donald James Vick on...

Martin Pierce

Martin Pierce

Apr 2, 2025

Martin Pierce, 67, of Big Sky, passed peacefully at his home on April 2, 2025.Martin was born in Japan and arrived in the United States at a young age. A graduate of Ocean Township (New Jersey) High School, Martin furthered his education at St. Bonaventure University and Saddleback College, where he honed the financial acumen that would define his career....

Arthur Shellenberg

Arthur Shellenberg

Apr 2, 2025

Arthur (Art) Shellenberg, Montana native son, changed camp on April 2, 2025. His care has been entrusted to Dahl Funeral and Cremation Service.

Born in Livingston, April 23, 1926, he attended and graduated from Park County High School in 1944 and served in the Navy, Pacific Theater, during World War II. He then returned to Montana and tried various occupations around...

Daniel Phillip Staebler

Daniel Phillip Staebler

Mar 21, 2025

Loving son, beloved sibling, husband, devoted father, innovative web developer, compassionate friend, and business partner.

Daniel “Dan” Philip Staebler passed away on March 21, 2025. He was 54.

Dan liked to say he was “from the corn” of Peoria, Illinois. Growing up, he loved ice skating on the creeks and building go-carts. For college, he attended Valparaiso University in Indiana, where he...

Jon Olaf Vestre

Jon Olaf Vestre

Mar 21, 2025

Jon Olaf Vestre passed away peacefully on March 21, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. His warmth, wisdom, and unwavering devotion to his loved ones will forever be cherished.

Jon was born in Whitefish, Montana, to Ruby and Olaf Vestre. He grew up alongside his loving brother, Brian, who fondly recalls, "Jon was a loving brother who would do anything for...

Kenneth Gallik

Kenneth Gallik

Mar 13, 2025

Kenneth Andrew Gallik,"Ken," 91, passed away on March 13, 2025.

Ken was born on October 11, 1933, in Great Falls, MT, the youngest of Andrew and Anna Gallik's seven (7) children. Ken was raised at "Number 7," located off the Lavin Spur of the Northern Pacific Railroad, adjacent to the immigrant communities of Stockett, Tracy, and Sand Coulee, MT ("the Gulch")....

Eusebia T. Hancock

Eusebia T. Hancock

Mar 10, 2025

Eusebia was born to Elisa and Manuel Trevino on March 5, 1936, in Pearsall, Texas. Eusebia and her younger brother were placed in an orphanage after her parents death during the depression when their blind uncle was no longer able to care for them. Eusebia’s temerity, spunky determination, incredible work ethic, were among a few of her indomitable qualities.

Eusebia met...

Rodney Hobaugh

Rodney Hobaugh

Mar 7, 2025

Rodney Hobaugh, beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on March 7, 2025, in Bozeman, MT, at the age of 84.

Rodney was born on June 4, 1940, in Dillon, MT. His childhood was spent in Montana and Pennsylvania. Rodney attended high school in Philipsburg, MT, where he met his future wife, Gayle Morrison. After graduating from Montana State University, he...

Timothy Clyde Whitman

Timothy Clyde Whitman

Feb 23, 2025

Tim Whitman, 62, passed peacefully at his home in West Yellowstone, Montana, on February 23, 2025. Clyde and Susie Whitman welcomed Tim into their family on December 8, 1963, in St. Anthony, Idaho. Tim grew up with the forest as his backyard and took full advantage of it. He loved the outdoors his entire life. Tim spent most of his...

Joy Grosserode

Joy Grosserode

Feb 23, 2025

Joy Elaine Grosserode (Manzer), 81, passed away on February 23, 2025, peacefully at her home in Manhattan, Montana.

Born on February 3, 1944, in McLean, Nebraska to Kenneth & Minnie Manzer, Joy dedicated her life to caring for others and embracing the beauty of the world around her. She pursued her education with determination, earning her General Education Degree before continuing...

Richard Forester

Richard Forester

Feb 22, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Richard "Rick" L. Forester, Jr., who left us on February 22, 2025, at the age of 71. Rick was born on May 17, 1954, in Spokane, Washington, to Richard L. Forester Sr. and Eileen (Butcher) Forester. He grew up in the beautiful surroundings of Billings and Bozeman, graduating from...

Judith Kay (Provins) Walker

Judith Kay (Provins) Walker

Feb 21, 2025

Judy Walker was born on a very cold January night in Valentine, Nebraska, in 1947. The car wouldn’t start, so her mom walked the few blocks to the hospital. Judy was the daughter of William Robert Provins, who served in the US Navy in WWII, and Geneva Young Provins. Following a 16-year battle with renal cell cancer, Judy passed away...