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Jon Olaf Vestre

Mar 21, 2025

Jon Olaf Vestre passed away peacefully on March 21, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. His warmth, wisdom, and unwavering devotion to his loved ones will forever be cherished.

Jon was born in Whitefish, Montana, to Ruby and Olaf Vestre. He grew up alongside his loving brother, Brian, who fondly recalls, "Jon was a loving brother who would do anything for...

James Ralph Craig

Dec 6, 2024

James Ralph Craig (Jim) passed away on December 6, 2024, at the age of eighty-six in Bozeman, Montana.

Jim was born to Ralph and Ruby Craig on March 24, 1938. He was the youngest of four brothers and grew up on a dryland wheat farm north of Carter, Montana. Jim attended the one-room O’Reilly school for the first eight grades, just...

David Lee Miller

Apr 8, 2025

David Lee Miller, 83, of Bozeman, MT, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family and friends on April 8, 2025, following a sudden cardiac emergency a few days prior.

Dave was born in Halifax, PA, on December 15, 1941, and grew up in Lancaster, PA. Dave graduated from McCaskey High School and excelled in football and track, receiving All-State Honors in...

Sharlene Marie Vick

Apr 6, 2025

Sharlene Marie Vick, 86, of Belgrade, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2025, at Highgate Senior Living in Bozeman. She was born March 7, 1939, in Mitchell, South Dakota to Bertis Theron and Hazel (Miller) Savage. Early years were spent in South Dakota and McPherson, Kansas before moving to Aurora, Colorado in Junior High School. Sharlene married Donald James Vick on...

Martin Pierce

Apr 2, 2025

Martin Pierce, 67, of Big Sky, passed peacefully at his home on April 2, 2025.Martin was born in Japan and arrived in the United States at a young age. A graduate of Ocean Township (New Jersey) High School, Martin furthered his education at St. Bonaventure University and Saddleback College, where he honed the financial acumen that would define his career....

Arthur Shellenberg

Apr 2, 2025

Arthur (Art) Shellenberg, Montana native son, changed camp on April 2, 2025. His care has been entrusted to Dahl Funeral and Cremation Service.

Born in Livingston, April 23, 1926, he attended and graduated from Park County High School in 1944 and served in the Navy, Pacific Theater, during World War II. He then returned to Montana and tried various occupations around...

Frank R. Wiers

Mar 28, 2025

Frank R. Wiers, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully in Bozeman on Friday, March 28th, at the age of 78.

Born and raised in Wolf Point, Montana, Frank's life took a significant turn after graduating from Wolf Point High School in 1965. He enlisted in the Navy, serving for four years before returning home. It was during this...

Daniel Phillip Staebler

Mar 21, 2025

Loving son, beloved sibling, husband, devoted father, innovative web developer, compassionate friend, and business partner.

Daniel “Dan” Philip Staebler passed away on March 21, 2025. He was 54.

Dan liked to say he was “from the corn” of Peoria, Illinois. Growing up, he loved ice skating on the creeks and building go-carts. For college, he attended Valparaiso University in Indiana, where he...

Kenneth Gallik

Mar 13, 2025

Kenneth Andrew Gallik,"Ken," 91, passed away on March 13, 2025.

Ken was born on October 11, 1933, in Great Falls, MT, the youngest of Andrew and Anna Gallik's seven (7) children. Ken was raised at "Number 7," located off the Lavin Spur of the Northern Pacific Railroad, adjacent to the immigrant communities of Stockett, Tracy, and Sand Coulee, MT ("the Gulch")....

Eusebia T. Hancock

Mar 10, 2025

Eusebia was born to Elisa and Manuel Trevino on March 5, 1936, in Pearsall, Texas. Eusebia and her younger brother were placed in an orphanage after her parents death during the depression when their blind uncle was no longer able to care for them. Eusebia’s temerity, spunky determination, incredible work ethic, were among a few of her indomitable qualities.

Eusebia met...

Rodney Hobaugh

Mar 7, 2025

Rodney Hobaugh, beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on March 7, 2025, in Bozeman, MT, at the age of 84.

Rodney was born on June 4, 1940, in Dillon, MT. His childhood was spent in Montana and Pennsylvania. Rodney attended high school in Philipsburg, MT, where he met his future wife, Gayle Morrison. After graduating from Montana State University, he...

Timothy Clyde Whitman

Feb 23, 2025

Tim Whitman, 62, passed peacefully at his home in West Yellowstone, Montana, on February 23, 2025. Clyde and Susie Whitman welcomed Tim into their family on December 8, 1963, in St. Anthony, Idaho. Tim grew up with the forest as his backyard and took full advantage of it. He loved the outdoors his entire life. Tim spent most of his...

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...

Richard Forester

Feb 22, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Richard "Rick" L. Forester, Jr., who left us on February 22, 2025, at the age of 71. Rick was born on May 17, 1954, in Spokane, Washington, to Richard L. Forester Sr. and Eileen (Butcher) Forester. He grew up in the beautiful surroundings of Billings and Bozeman, graduating from...

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...

Robin Cossins

Feb 20, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robin Cossins, who left us unexpectedly on February 20, 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...

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...