Doris Delayne Dotson Davidson
May 10, 2025
Doris Delayne Dotson was a force to be reckoned with-a woman who met life head-on with grit, humor, and a heart big enough to carry five generations of love. She passed away on May 10, 2025, in her home in Ennis, Montana, surrounded by the peace of the valley she loved so dearly (and probably a few cans of homemade...
William Emil Claussen Jr.
April 29, 2025
William (Willie) Emil Claussen Jr., age 71, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. Willie was born in 1954 in Red Bank, New Jersey to William Sr. and Catherine (Holmes) Claussen. His family moved to Pompano Beach, Florida where Willie graduated from both High School and Broward County Vocational Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida in...
George William Schlotter
April 14, 2025
George W. Schlotter, Jr, 54, of Cardwell, Montana, unexpectedly passed away Sunday, April 13, 2025 in his home. George was born July 26, 1970 to George W. Schlotter, Sr. and Mary Ann Schlotter in Cold Spring, NY.
In 1972, the family moved to Shushan, NY where George was raised, attending Cambridge Central School until his Senior Year, in which he transferred...
Mark Douglas Wolter
April 13, 2025
Mark was born on Oct. 2, 1952 to Lyle and Phillis Wolter in Minneapolis, Minn. He died peacefully and unexpectedly on April 13, 2025 at his home in McAllister, Mont.
Mark graduated from Bemidji State University with a bachelor's degree in theatre arts. He worked in professional theatre in the Minneapolis area for several years. His proudest achievement was working at...
Kathryn G. Northway
April 10, 2025
Kathryn G. Northway, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2025, at the age of 94. She was born on November 7, 1930, in Quinter, Kansas, to John and Kate Gould. In the 1940s, her family moved to Jeffers, Montana, and later settled in Ennis, where she graduated from Ennis High School in 1948.
On...
Lonnie LaVar Seidel
April 9, 2025
Lonnie LaVar Seidel was born on June 5, 1954, in Billings, MT to Raymond and Leah Seidel. He passed away on April 9, 2025, in Bozeman, MT. Lon would like to be remembered as a fisher of men, Matthew 4:19. He also strove to be the best husband, father, and friend to all he met.
Lon grew up on a sugar...
Douglas Ward Hanson
April 3, 2025
Douglas Hanson, aged 85, of Sheridan, Montana passed away peacefully amongst family on April 3, 2025, after complications with diabetes. Doug was born on December 26, 1939, to Clarence and Louise Hanson in Minneapolis, Minnesota. There, he was raised on a dairy farm where all the cows were named after flowers, and he enjoyed fishing the lakes with his two...
John Hugh Pearson
March 30, 2025
We mourn the loss of John Hugh Pearson, 63, who died on March 30, 2025. John was born in Syracuse, New York, to John Harlan and Nona Fay Pearson. He spent his childhood in Baldwinsville, New York, and graduated from C.W. Baker High School.
John served 22 years in the U.S. Marine Corps and another 10 years with NATO. He retired...
Ruperta Segovia
March 24, 2025
It is with a heavy heart and great sorrow that we confirm that our beloved mother, Ruperta Segovia, passed away on April 24, 2025, she died of
natural causes at St James Hospital in Butte MT. She was in the presence of her loving family.
She was a wonderful mother who was always there when we needed her the most, offering wisdom...
Ellen Marie Gillespie
March 21, 2025
On the evening of Friday, March 21, 2025, Ellen Marie (Berg) Gillespie passed away peacefully in her home. Ellen was born in Butte on December 8, 1933, to Edwin John and Agnes Filimena (George) Berg. Ellen enjoyed growing up in Butte with her sister Dorothy Jean (Dode) who was 10 months younger than her. She always lamented that she could...
Bruce McLees
March 14, 2025
Bruce Earl McLees passed away from cancer on the morning of March 14, 2025 at the Gallatin Valley Rest Home in Bozeman, MT. He was the youngest son of Earl & Orece McLees. He is survived by his brother Scott McLees of Three Forks, Mt and his sister Kathy McLees of Honeyville, UT plus his many relatives and friends.
He...
Raymond Lowell Casey
March 4, 2025
Raymond Lowell Casey, 79 of Sheridan Montana passed away in Sheridan Montana on March 4, 2025.
Ray was born to John William Casey and Grace Irene Sparks Casey in Blackfoot Idaho on November 14, 1945. Ray grew up in various locations throughout the Rocky Mountains as his family traveled for work. Ray attended school in Sunset Utah. In 1960...
Regina Helen Wittrock
February 23, 2025
Peggy (Regina) Wittrock went home to be with Jesus on February 23, 2025 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born Regina Helen Stockert, February 22, 1932, on the family farm near Buffalo Springs, North Dakota to Chris and Magdalena (Frank) Stockert. She was the second oldest of eight children.
When she turned 18, she was excited to explore the world...
Gerald Lynn Nimz
February 22, 2025
Gerald (Jerry) Nimz passed away after a courageous battle with cancer in Montana with family by his side on February 22nd.
Jerry is survived by his Wife, Kris, Daughter Sara (Mike), Daughter Lisa, Grandsons, Jered and Jacob, Mother, Marjorie, Sister, Holly (Dan), Brother, Scott (Peggy) and Nephew Ryan.
There will be a private service in summer...
Lisa Louise Talkish
February 18, 2025
Lisa L. Talkish
May 11, 1957 - February 18, 2025
My name is Lisa L. Talkish, I was born in Erie, Penn., in 1957. In the spring I had two children, first, my daughter, Erika Rice and second, my son, Jamie Loringer. I got married in July 1985 to my other half, who covers my head, Ernest Talkish....
Michael Dale Smith
February 17, 2025
Mike Smith passed away on February 17th, 2025, after a long battle with heart disease and recently lung cancer. He was 72. He was the oldest of five sons born to Joe and Betty Smith of Helena, MT.
In his early days, he was athletic and enjoyed all types of sports including basketball, baseball, and football. He was close to his...
Karen Warburton Dringle
February 16, 2025
Karen Warburton Dringle passed away Sunday, February 16, 2025 in Ennis, MT. She was 86.
Karen was born December 28, 1938 to Karl and Hazel Warburton in SLC, Utah. The family bought a ranch and moved to Cameron, MT in 1948. Karen graduated from Ennis High in 1957 and went to business college in Missoula.
After graduating, she married her high school...
John Fairbanks Stimson
February 3, 2025
John Fairbanks Stimson, 84, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2025, at home in Sheridan, Montana with his family by his side. He was born on February 29, 1940, in Bozeman, Montana, to Kenneth and Elmira Jean (McCay) Stimson. John had the rare distinction of being a Leap Year baby-a fitting reflection of his unique and spirited nature.
John grew up...
Arlene Jeanette Heebner
February 2, 2025
On February 2, 2025, Arlene Jeanette Renstrom Heebner decided it was time to head to the ultimate gathering of "Cool Cats" and reunite with her beloved Jack. Born on April Fool's Day in 1934 in Billings, MT, Arlene always had a knack for keeping life fun and full of surprises.
A proud graduate of Garfield Elementary, Riverside Middle School, and Billings...
Elden Lyle Wilson
January 27, 2025
Elden Lyle Wilson, 85 of Helena, MT passed away in Butte, MT on Monday, January 27 with his daughter, Yvonie at his bedside.
Elden was born on October 18, 1939 in Austin MN. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alvin and Marjorie (Wilson) Wilson.
He is survived by his daughter, Yvonie (Dustin) Laughery of Whitehall, MT,...
