David Arnold Rieder
June 22, 2026
David Arnold Rieder passed away June 22, 2026, at his home in Boulder.
David was born on October 20, 1937, in Peoria, Illinois to Arnold and Floy Rieder.
At age 4 the family moved to Boulder to start a life of ranching. As a young man he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and any and all sports. Dave graduated from...
Opal Annette Hart
June 20, 2026
Opal Annette Gaston Hart was born on February 9, 1938, in Weslaco, Texas. She was the only child of John and Rachel Gaston. Opal passed away on June 20, 2026, in Belgrade, Montana.
After moving several times between Texas and Idaho, Opal and her family settled in New Plymouth, Idaho, where she attended high school. After she and Frank were...
William Kenneth Stewart
June 3, 2026
WILLIAM K. STEWART, 81
"Trapper Bill" died peacefully in his sleep in Whitehall, Montana, Wednesday, June 3, 2026.He was the son of Kenneth and Clarice (Huffman) Stewart.Bill was a 1963 graduate of New Albany High School, (IN) and served in the Indiana National Guard.Although it was difficult, he thoroughly enjoyed Jungle Warfare Training in Panama and was proud to have...
Andrew Carlton Hupe Jr.
May 31, 2026
Celebration of life for Andrew Carlton Hupe (91)
Born in Spokane, Washington on May 2, 1935, to Ruth and Andrew Hupe, his younger sister Dawn Altree lives in Eugene, Oregon.
Andy's father worked for the government, so their family moved often from project to project. They lived in: Redding, CA, Reno, NV, Herlong, CA, Hungry Horse MT (as he...
Phyllis Vivian Laird
May 17, 2026
Phyllis Vivian Laird, a daughter, sister, wife, mom, grandmother, and disciple
of Jesus Christ, passed away peacefully during the early morning hours of
May 17, 2026, in Three Forks, Montana. She came into this world on August
21, 1933, at Two Harbors, Minnesota, as the first child born to Gib and
Bertha Londgren.
She grew up on a farm near...
Robert William Marsh
May 13, 2026
Bob Marsh was born in Sheridan Montana on August 21, 1926, the third of three children.
Bob was born into agriculture, when he was young there were no tractors, all the farming was done with horses which he loved, especially his horse, Old Blue. Bob worked with his dad, later buying the ranch which he operated successfully for many years.
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Arleta Alice Miller
May 5, 2026
Sally Miller of Ennis passed away peacefully on May 5th, 2026, at the age of 94. She was born in Spokane, Washington, the only child to Ralph and Bonita Chapin. Her childhood was idyllic, full of good friends and summers spent at the family cabin on Diamond Lake.
In the summer of 1950, she met the love of her life,...
Katharine Hoyenga
April 11, 2026
Katharine Irene HoyengaApril 11, 2026
Katharine Irene Hoyenga passed away peacefully at home on April 11, 2026. She was born in Whitehall, Montana on November 11, 1941, to Louis and Hillis Lepp. Katharine carried with her throughout life a deep curiosity about the human mind and a passion for understanding others.
Katharine earned her Ph.D. in Psychology and went on...
Donna M Buzdikian
March 24, 2026
Donna M. Buzdikian passed away peacefully at home on March 24, 2026, at the age of 94. Donna was born on September 2, 1931, to Donald and Hurtha Reeck. She is survived by her two children, Sherry Kerr and Steve Kerr. Donna is also survived by three grandchildren, Samantha (Christopher) Mohr, Melody Kerr, and Miranda (Christopher) Erickson.
Ramona L Durham
March 24, 2026
Ramona Lou Herrick Durham, age 96, passed away peacefully on 03/24/2026 surrounded by the love of her family and the mountains of the Madison Valley she cherished all her life.
Born to Frank and Minnie Criswell Herrick on 02/08/1930 in a one-room cabin just east of the Bear Creek Schoolhouse at Cameron, she grew up and spent her entire life...
Dean Daryl Grenz
March 17, 2026
Dean Grenz was born in Napoleon, North Dakota in 1945 to Gideon and Gloria Grenz. When he was still in grade school his parents moved him and his siblings Dawne, Merle, and Marji to Missoula, Montana. He often shared a favorite story of his from his youth in Missoula, about a time that he and Merle ran down Mount Sentinel...
Opal Joyce Held
March 2, 2026
Opal Joyce Held
October 23, 1930 - March 2, 2026
Opal Joyce Held, lovingly known as Joyce, was born on October 23, 1930, in Butte, Montana to Cecil & Leona Atkinson. She had two brothers and one sister, all deceased.
Joyce married her life long love, John "Jack" Held, and together they made their home in Whitehall, Montana. Their life...
Matthew Robert Scott Weir
February 24, 2026
Matthew Robert Scott Weir, born March 13, 1978 to Margaret "Meg" Gifford and David Calder Scott Weir, in Denver, Colorado, passed away unexpectedly in his Montana home, Tuesday, February 24, 2026, leaving behind his family and friends.
Matt was a dedicated employee at SuperOne Foods in Helena, MT. He had a varied career in retail as well as health care....
Katya Stefany Peters
February 19, 2026
Katya Stefany Peters, age 30, passed away peacefully at her home in Three Forks, Montana, on February 19, 2026.
Born on March 36, 1995, Katya was the beloved and cherished daughter of Stephen and Sharon Peters. From the very beginning, she brought light and warmth into the lives of those around her. Her gentle spirit, kind heart, and thoughtful nature...
Kimberly J Hadman
February 15, 2026
Kim Jaye Hadman
Kim Jaye Hadman was born in Roseburg, Oregon, to Don and Wanda Short. She passed away on February 15, 2026, at Madison Valley Hospital in Ennis, Montana.
Kim graduated from Glide High School in Oregon in 1976. At 18 years old, she moved to Seattle, Washington, beginning the next chapter of her life.
In 1981, Kim married...
Michelle Benedict
February 15, 2026
Michelle "Micki" Benedict
1949-2026Michelle "Micki" Louise Richmann Benedict passed away from a brief illness on February 15, 2026 at the age of 76. Micki was born in Bradford, Iowa on July 23, 1949 to Melvin and LaVelle Richmann. She attended elementary school in Bradford. Her family moved to Iowa Falls where she finished school as a proud Cadet. She had...
Carolyn Joyce Cook
February 12, 2026
Carolyn J. Cook, age 81, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2026.
Born on December 12, 1944, to Clyde and Elieen Cook, Carolyn lived a life defined by dedication, strength, and service. From an early age, she demonstrated a deep sense of responsibility and commitment to others-qualities that would guide her throughout her life.
Carolyn proudly served her country in...
William Edward Hagman
February 11, 2026
William (Bill) Edward Hagman, 81, passed away on February 11, 2026, in Helena, Montana. Born on October 14, 1944, in Butte, Montana. He was raised in Boulder, Montana and graduated from Jefferson High School and later pursued higher education at the University of Alaska in Anchorage, where he earned his bachelor's degree in nursing.
Following his academic achievements, Bill dedicated...
Lawrence James Brooke
February 8, 2026
Pony, MT - Lawrence J. Brooke ("Larry"), 69, of Pony, Montana, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026, in Butte, MT. after a lifetime of courageously battling every challenge placed before him. He is finally back on his horse Starchy with his dog Rowdy in tow.
Born on February 14, 1956, in Pony, MT, to Cornelius B. "C.B." Brooke and...
Donna Jean Makoff
February 6, 2026
Donna Jean (Lane) Makoff of Bozeman passed away surrounded by her family at Parkhaven Retirement Community in Manhattan, MT on February 6, 2026. She was born October 3, 1933, in Three Forks, MT, to parents Michael Frederick "Fred" Lane and Marion Elizabeth (Tees) Lane.
Donna attended Three Forks High School where she met the love of her life, Edward Max...
