OBITUARIES

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...

Robin Cossins

Feb 21, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robin Cossins, who left us unexpectedly on February 21, 2025, at the age of 49. Born on May 10, 1975, Robin was a devoted husband, son, brother, and friend whose warmth and kindness touched everyone he met.

Robin is survived by his beloved wife, Yvonne, whose love and laughter were...

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...

Jeffrey Rupp

Feb 20, 2025

Jeffrey Keith Rupp passed away on February 20, 2025 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.

Jeff was born on September 23, 1950, to Clarence Rupp and Mary Frank Rupp. He grew up on a small family farm on the Huntley Project in Worden, MT, where he learned the values of hard work and community advocacy from his...

Herbert Cecil Ferguson

Feb 19, 2025

On December 23, 1949, in Lewistown, Montana, a bouncing baby boy was born to Herb and Alice (Abott) Ferguson. He was named Herb after his proud dad. Shortly, thereafter, the Fergusons moved to Trident, Montana, just outside of Three Forks, Montana. Herb senior had accepted a transfer from the cement plant in Lewistown, to the cement plant in the tiny...

Royce Niel Walker

Feb 18, 2025

Royce Niel Walker, age 54, passed away surrounded by family in Bozeman, Montana, on February 18, 2025, after a brief illness. Royce was born on July 12th, 1970, in Havre, Montana to George and Betty (Annis) Walker. He was raised on the family farm in Hogeland, Montana. He graduated from Turner High School in 1988.

Royce began doing odd jobs for...

Palmer Norby

Feb 18, 2025

Palmer Duane Norby, age 91, of Sidney, Montana, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.Born on August 9, 1933, in Divide County, North Dakota to Peter P Norby and Ingaborg (Skaagen) Norby, Palmer was raised with a strong work ethic and a dream of being a cowboy. Though he never quite became one in the traditional sense, he lived...

John Stephen Mest

Feb 17, 2025

John Stephen Mest passed away on February 17, 2025, at Parkhaven Memory Care in Manhattan, MT, at the age of 94, after a prolonged battle with dementia. John was born August 17, 1930, in Allentown, Pennsylvania to Gerard Stephen and Verna Victoria (Eckart) Mest. He was raised in Allentown along with his younger brother, David.

He became an avid outdoorsman at...

Peter F. DuCuennois

Feb 15, 2025

Peter DuCuennois, 78, of Bozeman, Montana, passed peacefully at his residence on February 15, 2025. Peter will be laid to rest in a graveside service with Military Honors Monday, February 24, 2025, 11:00 a.m., at the Yellowstone National Cemetery in Laurel, Montana.

Tracy Franklin Gray

Feb 13, 2025

Tracy Franklin Gray, 64, of Bozeman, Montana, passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 13, 2025. He was born on April 19, 1960, in Butte, Montana, to Thomas Floyd Gray and Ida Jo Marie Gray. He was a deeply devoted Husband to Susana Gray and a loving father to Katrina Gray. 

Tracy started working at a young age when he...

Giles Roy Cokelet

Feb 9, 2025

Giles Roy Cokelet, 93, of Bozeman, MT, passed peacefully February 9, 2025, following a brief illness. Giles was born January 7, 1932, in New York City. He grew up in Carle Place, NY, moved to California and graduated from Monrovia-Arcadia-Duarte HS.

Dad was a first-generation college graduate who attended Pasadena Community College and CalTech before receiving his doctorate (ScD) at MIT...

Bradley Applebury

Feb 6, 2025

Brad Applebury, 61, of Bozeman, Montana, passed away at home February 6, 2025. 

William Joseph "Bill" Gaffke

Feb 4, 2025

William "Bill" Gaffke, age 86, passed away February 4, 2025, due to complications from a fall.Bill was born June 19, 1938, in Bozeman, MT, to William and Florence Gaffke. Bill grew up on the local family ranch and spent the early part of his life in the Gallatin Valley with his brothers and sisters, Kay, Mike, Tony, Harold, and Patty,...

Richard Sherman

Feb 1, 2025

Richard Lee Sherman, 38, of Bozeman, passed away on February 1, 2025. He was born on March 6, 1986, in Sandpoint, Idaho, to Timothy and Shelly Sherman.

Richard learned to ski at Schweitzer and later transitioned to snowboarding as it gained popularity. Richard was a dedicated athlete throughout his school years, playing basketball, soccer, and football. He had a deep love...

Helen Anne Hosum Flath

Feb 1, 2025

On February 1, 2025, Helen Anne Flath passed away in Bozeman, Montana. She was born in Seattle, WA on November 10, 1942, of Norwegian descent. On January 17, 1943, she became a “Child of God” as she was baptized at Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church. At age 3 she and her parents, Mildred and Tilford Hosum, moved to Tacoma, WA, where...

Daniel Wayne Wesen

Feb 1, 2025

Dan was born in Glasgow, Montana on June 30, 1951 to Forrest and Mary Jo Wesen and passed away on February 1, 2025 at the age of 73 in Bozeman, MT after an extended illness. Dan’s parents were both Montana Natives and during his Father’s work assignments Dan spent his younger years in Malta, Havre, Helena and finally Bozeman. He...

Gary Lee Carter

Jan 31, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gary Lee Carter, cherished friend to horses, hot rods, countless friends and beloved family members, succumbing to Alzheimer’s on January 31st, 2025. Gary was 85 years old.

An emeritus member, and former president of the Cowboy Artists of America (CAA), Gary’s love of Western American lore and history produced a...

Leroy James Pezoldt

Jan 30, 2025

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Leroy “Roy” James Pezoldt left this life to join his beloved wife, Marilyn, on January 29, 2025, following a brief battle with cancer. He passed peacefully in his home, as he wished, in Bozeman, MT. Roy was born on March 19, 1933, in Colorado Springs, CO, to Raymond and Doris...

Alison Sullens

Dec 29, 2024

Alison Sullens of Bozeman, MT, died peacefully Sunday evening, her daughter by her side. She was 75. Gallatin Valley was home to Alison for more than 28 years, and her nest on Bison Trail was her sanctuary, from where she could take in the majesty of the Bridger Mountains, chatter with the neighbor's cattle, run her beloved dogs, and tend...

Josephine Marie Hinckley

Dec 23, 2024

Josephine Marie (Krebs) Hinckley was born In North Logan, UT, on May 20, 1931. She was the second of 10 children born to Alfred and Florence (Doutre) Krebs. She was born at home in a small 2 room house which was located on a 40 acre farm. She loved horses and rode and broke them starting at a very early...