Don Ray Kelly
May 17, 2023
Holy, Holy, Holy
Lord God Almighty
All thy works shall proclaim thy name
In Earth and Sky and Sea
With a song written on his heart, Don Ray Kelly was welcomed to this Earth by Paul and Pauline Kelly on July 1, 1938 in Tucson, AZ. He spent his youth alongside his brothers Gene and Scott. enjoying times at the family drug store, pulling...
Doreen Morton
May 13, 2023
Doreen Morton passed away on Saturday May 13th, surrounded by family at her side, at the age of 91.
She was born in Scottsbluff, Nebraska to Grover & Alta Moody the youngest of 7 kids. Her family moved to Washington State and settled in Sumner. WA. Our family was proud to know our mother as Queen Doreen Moody in 1948...
Robert John Stark
May 7, 2023
Robert John Stark, 80, of Twin Bridges, MT, passed away May 7, 2023, surrounded by his family, at Holy Family Hospital in Spokane.
Robert was born in 1943 in Twin Bridges and ranched there most of his life. He purchased a semi in 1995 and began trucking full time after leaving the ranch in 1999.
He is survived by his daughters...
Heidi Joanne Makela
May 5, 2023
Heidi Joanne Makela, 54, passed away unexpectedly on May 5, 2023. Heidi was born March 28, 1969, in Virginia, Minnesota to Clarence and Joanne (Ouren) Makela. Heidi spent her early years in Minnesota before the family moved to Boulder, Montana. Heidi graduated from Jefferson High School in Boulder in 1987.
Heidi was best known for her selfless, caring spirit, which was...
Robert L. Perry
May 2, 2023
Robert “Bob” Lawrence Perry (b. November 19, 1947) passed away on May 2, 2023 surrounded by his family. It is difficult to summarize such a full and eventful life but let us try.
While originally hailing from California’s central valley, he called Montana home for 44 years. He was born and raised in Los Banos, California until the age of 17...
Harriet Afton Fell
April 26, 2023
Harriet “ Afton” Fell, Born October 20,1937. Died in her sleep 4/26/23.
Born to Harry Amos Shaw Jr. and Jessie Cooper Shaw, the oldest of 3 girls. She was dad’s right hand. Harnessing the horses with Dixies help. Farming, ranching and involved in 4-H. Also, a passionate horse woman. Schooled in Cardwell Elementary and Whitehall High, Montana. She met Eldon...
Debra Jean Wiersema
April 26, 2023
Debra Jean Cramer was born on October 25th, 1953 and peacefully passed on April 26th with her daughters by her side.
She grew up in Kankakee, Illinois and met her husband Albert @ Grant Park High School. They married in June 1970, and celebrated their 51st year in 2021. The young couple and their 3 girls moved to Manhattan Montana,...
Charles G. Brown
April 20, 2023
On April 20th, 2023 Charles Brown; father, uncle, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend passed away at 83 yrs young.
Charles was born in Jordan, Montana and later moved to Billings, Montana with his family where he later graduated from Senior High School.
Charles met his future wife Jenny at a dance and they were married 54 yrs. On their 50th wedding...
David Jack Lueck
April 16, 2023
On April 16, 2023, David Lueck passed away in Ennis. David was born in Butte on July 17, 1942, to Jack and Dorothy Lueck.
His earliest years were at the Summit Mine at the head of Alder Gulch. He started school in Sheridan where he and his father lived with his paternal grandparents Carl and Lena Lueck.
In 1957, David moved...
Benjamin Robert Reynolds
April 14, 2023
Benjamin “Rooster” Robert Reynolds, 61
Benjamin Robert Reynolds, better known as Rooster, was born on December 25, 1961 in Brownwood, Texas…forever being the best Christmas present Benny and Mary could ask for. He left this world on April 14, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer. Rooster had a heart of gold, and everyone who knew him instantly felt they were...
Karolyn Kay Hillstead
April 14, 2023
Karolyn Hillstead (Ferlet) was born on November 20, 1947 to Warren and Ethel Ferlet and passed away on April 14, 2023 with her best friend by her side. She leaves behind two daughters, Kim and Jennifer, along with 5 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild as well as her best friend Jackie Ingraham.
Karolyn was a dedicated mother who treasured her family and...
Frank G. Nelson
April 7, 2023
Frank Gerald Nelson was born to Axel and Ruth (Carlson) Nelson on May 17, 1942, in Whitehall, Mt.
He passed away on April 7, 2023 at the Ruby Valley Hospital in Sheridan, Mt.
Frank attended schools in Twin Bridges, Mt., before enrolling in the University of Montana where he majored in mathematics with an emphasis on secondary education. He graduated...
Daniel G. Segovia
April 5, 2023
He was always laughing, smiling, or telling jokes.
When you think of Daniel Segovia, that’s the first thing that pops into everyone’s head. His good nature and positivity, his sense of humor and constant ribbing of anyone – young or old – and his love of catching up with people around town, sometimes at great length.
Daniel Gabriel Segovia was born on...
John Otis Krouse
March 30, 2023
John Krouse was thrilled to meet his maker March 30th, 2023 at 8:26 AM after a life full of interest and adventure.
Born in South Bend Indiana April 7, 1948 as the second son, to Parker Allen Krouse and Marion Ruth Davies the family soon moved to Michigan. In the early part of his life, he lived on Boyce Blank...
Robert E Jones
March 26, 2023
Robert E. Jones of Three Forks passed away March 26, 2023 at Bozeman Deaconess Hospital. Born to R. Frank and Nora D. Jones in Bozeman, August 3, 1928, he lived in Three Forks all 94 years.
At the age of 13, he worked for the Yellowstone Garage at Three Forks and there discovered his passion for mechanical repair. Graduating from Three...
Jessie May Todd
March 26, 2023
Jessie May Todd, 89, formally of Three Forks, died at Highgate Senior Living Center in Bozeman on March 26th.
She was born Sept. 6, 1933, at the family ranch near Whitehall, the daughter of Goodlet and Lulla Rogers. She attended grades 1-5 in Whitehall. The family moved to the Summit Valley between Cardwell and Harrison, where she graduated from the...
Robert Lee Davis
March 26, 2023
Bob's family moved from Edina, Missouri, to Dillon, Montana in 1941.
From a barefoot boy in bib overalls to the capital steps to shake hands with President Harry S. Truman as a boy's state delegate from Montana, Bob lived an adventurous life. His many adventures included rounding up wild horses, hunting with hounds, nine years National Guard service, rodeoing, carpentry and...
Jennie Lee Mcarthur
March 25, 2023
Jennie Lee (Armstrong) McArthur was called home to our Lord on March 25, 2023.
Jennie was born September 21, 1936 to George M. Armstrong and Juanita (Ballard) Armstrong. Jennie was raised on the family ranch in the Cardwell area and attended school at Cardwell Elementary and Whitehall High School.
Jennie married Bob McArthur and six sons came to bless their home over...
Dorene Gayle Sheeler
March 17, 2023
Dorene Gayle Sheeler, loving wife, devoted mother, business woman. Lifelong friend to everyone that she touched. She was a second Mother to many. Went to be with the Lord on March 17, 2023 at approximately 11:00 p.m.
A celebration of life will be held at the Pendroy Volunteer Fire and Rescue Hall on April 8, 2023 from 3 to 6 p.m.
Dorene...
Roberta Joan Phillips
March 15, 2023
My Mom, our grandmother, our great grandmother, and sister passed from this earth to join her beloved husband Chuck of 71 years.
Roberta Joan Dagenhart was born in Denver, Colorado on April 29, 1930 to Joseph A. and Roberta Hannah Dagenhart. She was the oldest of six children. Her sisters were Katherine Jean, Anamae, Norma Joyce, Elizabeth Louise and her...
