Obituaries

Fred Leon Bell

Fred Leon Bell

May 28, 2024

Fred L. Bell passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 28, 2024 at his home in Jefferson City, Montana. He was born on June 1, 1934 in Helena, Montana to Ida and Fred W. Bell of Jefferson City. He lived the majority of his life in Jefferson County. The first two years were in Jefferson City, then the family moved to...

Davonna Renee Ryan

Davonna Renee Ryan

May 18, 2024

Davonna Renee Ryan (Vonna) passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on SaturdayMay 18, 2024. She is survived by her husband Jody Ryan and the three lights of her life JacobRyan (16), Noah Ryan (14) and Carley Ryan (12). Other loved ones include Davonna’s motherNeva Joy Baird (Haughton, LA), sister Tammy Sadler and family (Brian, Hunter and Autumn) ofDoyline,...

Michael Bernard Laurin

Michael Bernard Laurin

May 13, 2024

Passed while doing what he loved: spending time with whom he loved.

To sum dad up he lived, laughed, loved and hoped his children wouldn't drain his bank account!

Our dad would proudly announce that he was born at the old Deaconess Hospital that was not a hospital in that location in Great Falls anymore.

He also served in the Naval Reserves for...

James llewellyn Paull

James llewellyn Paull

May 8, 2024

James Llewellyn Paull, age 76, of Twin Bridges, Montana, passed away on May 8, 2024. He was born on July 17, 1947, in Butte, Montana.

He was a devoted family man and lived for them.

Jim was survived by his wife Sarah Paull, daughter Katherine Parr, son James Paull and his wife Lesa, son Theodore Paull and his wife Shannon. He is...

Alan Rydberg

Alan Rydberg

April 29, 2024

Alan "Al" Charles Rydberg

On April 29, 2024 another warrior was called home when Alan C. Rydberg, 77, of Sheridan, MT passed away. He was born in Milwaukee, WI on February 5, 1947, the son of Bengt & Ruth (Vick) Rydberg.

He grew up and went to school in Genoa, IL. After graduating from Genoa-Kingston High School in 1965 he was drafted...

June Marie Nagel

June Marie Nagel

April 15, 2024

June Marie Nagel, 79, of Butte, Montana departed thislife on April 15th, 2024.June was a proud member of saddle clubs, an O-mok-see rider, participated in hunting camps and was campcook. June had a horse motel, enjoyed her time drivinga pilot car for oversized loads, and a loved school busdriver. She was a free spirit that will now run with thehorses.June...

Robert Lewis Lawyer

Robert Lewis Lawyer

April 3, 2024

Born December 7, 1942, in Dillon MT to Harry and Doris (Rankin) Lawyer, passed awayin Missoula April 3, 2024, after a short illness.  Bob grew up in Twin Bridges on the family ranch. He graduated from Twin Bridges HighSchool. He went on to lead a very diverse life with the career paths he chose.  Working on the railroad in Idaho he met...

Rush Eugene (Gene) Hardin

Rush Eugene (Gene) Hardin

February 28, 2024

Rush Eugene (Gene) Hardin died at home in Ennis, Montana on February 28, 2024, succumbingto prostate cancer after battling the disease for fifteen years. He was 72. Born in South Carolinato Rush and Barbara (McClanahan) Hardin, Gene, from an early age, decided to become aforester. After graduating from high school, he took a job in a mill that produced railroad...

Connie Dawson Cash

Connie Dawson Cash

February 24, 2024

Connie "Chickie" Dawson Cash

On Saturday February 24 th , 2024, Connie passed away peacefully in Bozeman with her three sons by her side. Connie's major passions in life were family, music, religious worship, and helping hose who are less fortunate.

Connie was born on May 15, 1936, in Whitehall, Montana to Patrick T. Dawson and Bernice Wilson Carlson Dawson. Connie grew...

Larry Vernon Edgar

Larry Vernon Edgar

February 23, 2024

Larry was born in Glendive, Montana on February 2, 1940 and lived his childhood years in RicheyMontana. He graduated from Richey High in 1959. In 1960, he enlisted in the US Air Force. Hecompleted boot camp at Lackland Airforce Base in Texas. He was stationed in Turkey through 1963,when he was honorably discharged as an Airman/1st Class.He returned home to...

Scott Eugene Juhnke

Scott Eugene Juhnke

February 11, 2024

Scott Eugene Juhnke passed away at home on Sunday, February 11, 2024, at age 61. Scott was born in Shelbyville, IL to Charles "Bill" William Juhnke and Leola Jenell (Pfeiffer) Juhnke on May 4, 1962. He attended school in Shelbyville, IL and Windsor, IL graduating high school in 1980. He spent years farming on his family's farm and other various...

Robert Marcus “Mark” Oehling

Robert Marcus “Mark” Oehling

February 11, 2024

Robert “Mark” Oehling, 82, of Dillon, went peacefully on February 11, 2024.

Born January 31, 1942, to William “Bill” and Anna (Stauduhar) Oehling at the family farmhouse in Nova,

OH. Mark was one of four children. Mark despised his first name of Robert, and always went by Mark,

and I bet many who are reading this are surprised. He became the top basketball...

Matthew Eblen Stiles

Matthew Eblen Stiles

February 8, 2024

Matthew Eblen Stiles was born in Virginia City, Montana at Field’s Nursing Home on February 4, 1940 to

Lester Eblen Stiles and Mary Helen Carey Stiles. He passed away at the age of 84 on February 8, 2024 at

the Tobacco Root Mountain Care Center in Sheridan, Montana where he spent the last 10 years of his

life.

He graduated from Virginia City High...

Peggy Wilson

Peggy Wilson

February 6, 2024

Peggy (Feil) Wilson, 81, of Whitehall, Montana, passed away on February 6, 2024. Peggy was born on June 21, 1942, to John and Frieda Feil in North Dakota; she was the youngest of three children. She spent her childhood on a farm, attending a one room schoolhouse, and going to community dances where her father would perform with his band. Peg...

James "Jim" Alan Powell Sr.

James "Jim" Alan Powell Sr.

January 30, 2024

With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of our loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather

and brother. James Powell Sr. Jim departed this world unexpectedly, yet peacefully, January 30, 2024, at

the age of 68 at his home in Boulder Montana.

Jim was born on November 12th, 1955, in Butte, Mt. He is the second son to Nina and Don Powell of

Boulder, Mt. He spent...

Scott Jeffery Munk

Scott Jeffery Munk

January 22, 2024

Scott Jeffrey Munk, age 49, passed away on January 22, 2024, from injuries sustained from a pedestrian accident in Sayreville, New Jersey.Scott was born August 24, 1974 to Bradley H. Munk and JoAnne Darby Munk in Sheridan, Montana. He grew up in Helena, Montana where he attended Kessler Elementary School, CR Anderson Middle School and Capital High School. He excelled...

John Herman Ballard

John Herman Ballard

January 22, 2024

John Herman Ballard left this earth to be with his lord and savior today on January 21st, 2024.

John came into this world on November 22, 1946, with his twin brother Bill Ballard. 

He was born in Whitehall Montana and was raised with his 4

siblings up the South Boulder and in the Cardwell Basin by Jack and Gladys

Ballard. John had a great...

Eugene Harold Crain

Eugene Harold Crain

December 8, 2023

EUGENE (GENE) HAROLD CRAIN 1939 – 2023

On December 8, 2023, Gene left his family to join his mother, father and brother in Heaven. He was born to Harold and Lillian (Norbeck) Crain in Butte, MT on 5/12/1939 joining his brother Donald. 

 He attended school in Butte graduating from Butte High School in 1957. After a short term at Montana School of...

Dave Wassam

Dave Wassam

December 3, 2023

 

Dave Wassam, 86, of Whitehall, Montana, passed away on December 3, 2023.

Dave was born on June 1, 1937, in Toledo, Ohio, to Homer and Doris Wassam. He lived in Michigan, California, and Washington before moving to his beloved Montana in 1983. Dave was a jack of all trades and did his best at everything hetried. He drove cement mixer, was a longhaul trucker, and finally, a plumber who owned and operated Dave’s Plumbing for decades. Dave was, at heart, a true cowboy, an avid hunter, and loved the outdoors. Dave also served in the Army.

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Dr. Rodney A. James

Dr. Rodney A. James

December 2, 2023

Dr. Rodney A. James (Rod) passed away on December 2, 2023, at home.  He was born August 3, 1942, in Phoenix AZ, the son of Robert James and Stella Toeckes.  

Rod graduated from Helena High School, in the Class of 1961.  Following graduation, he attended Montana State University where he earned his PhD in Chemical Engineering.  

Rod married...

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