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Local Obituaries for Bozeman, MT, Gallatin County & Surrounding Areas

Mildred Anne Higgins

Mildred Anne Higgins

Aug 14, 2023

Mildred Anne Higgins, 78, of Bozeman, MT, passed peacefully at her residence on August 14, 2023. She was born in 1945 in Cincinnati, OH, one of four children to Frank and Mildred (Dover) Rapp. After graduating high school, she married Ronald Higgins in 1964, and they also had four children. In addition to raising the kids, Mildred worked for years...

John Michael Lang

John Michael Lang

Aug 11, 2023

John Micheal Lang passed away doing what he loved on August 11th, 2023. He was born November 2nd, 1954, to Roman and Margaret (Sand) Lang in Cando, ND.

John loved all of his grandchildren very much. He enjoyed woodworking and made his granddaughter Hazel’s crib, several pieces of furniture, and clocks. He had a love for vintage cars, hunting, and...

Linda Bauer

Linda Bauer

Aug 9, 2023

Bart Bauer, 64, of Bozeman, MT, passed away on January 16, 2024. Bart was predeceased by his loving wife, Linda Bauer, on August 9, 2023. Bart and Linda were married on September 29, 2001. Bart, born in Concord, CA was the son of Robert and Marilyn Bauer. Linda was born at Loring AFB, Maine, the daughter of Warren and Patricia...

Boni Jean Roberts

Boni Jean Roberts

Aug 3, 2023

On August 3rd, 2023, Boni Jean Roberts passed away at the age of 55. Boni was born in Morristown, Tennessee to Bonnie and Sherman Roberts on August 20th, 1967.

Boni was a dreamer, lifelong student and artist. Boni was an accomplished culinary professional, and among many varied talents was a gifted metal smith.

Though Boni Spent most of her life in Montana,...

Maria "Mia" Anne Browning

Maria "Mia" Anne Browning

Aug 1, 2023

Maria “Mia” Anne Browning, age 5, passed away on August 1, 2023, at Bozeman Deaconess Hospital in Bozeman, MT. Maria was born on February 2, 2018, to parents Sally Browning and Sawyer Browning, and sister to Emma Browning.

Maria was an energetic, free-spirited little girl who loved her family, dirt bike, her kitten Baby, and their funny farm of animals. She...

Myra Ellen Bishir-Olson

Myra Ellen Bishir-Olson

Jul 28, 2023

Myra Ellen Bishir-Olson, 70, of Bozeman passed away on July 28, 2023. A Visitation will be from 10 to 11 AM at Dahl Funeral & Cremation Service with a Funeral Service to follow at 11:00 AM Saturday, August 12th. A burial will be held later in Rochelle, IL.

Myra was born on September 24, 1952, in Rochelle, IL to Myron and...

Barbara J. "Bobbie" Dirks

Barbara J. "Bobbie" Dirks

Jul 25, 2023

Dr. Barbara “Bobbie” Jeanne Dirks, a resident of Virginia City, died on July 25, 2023 of pulmonary aspergillosis, five years after bravely and successfully beating malignant melanoma.

She was born in Jersey City, NJ, on November 10th, 1943, to Edward and Jewel Dirks, a chemical engineer, and a nurse. Seven years later, they welcomed her only sibling, Karen Eileen Dirks. Bobbie...

John Henry Sizemore

John Henry Sizemore

Jul 23, 2023

John Henry Sizemore, 72, of Bozeman, MT passed away on July 23, 2023. Cremation has been entrusted to Dahl Funeral & Cremation Service.

John was born on November 18, 1950, in Manchester, KY to A.C and Savannah (Cottongim) Sizemore. Raised in Manchester, he went on to trucking school right out of high school and never looked back. He was a long-haul...

Jerry William Calvert

Jerry William Calvert

Jul 17, 2023

Always forward thinking, Jerry Calvert wrote his own obituary 7/19/20 and of course, revised it 6/12/23. It began.

Jerry W. Calvert, aged ++++, passed away on +++++ due to ++++++ (hopefully, while downhill skiing or fly fishing).

As it happened, Monday, July 17, 2023, on a perfect summer day, a few months shy of his 81st birthday, Jerry collapsed and...

James Beadle

James Beadle

Jul 11, 2023

James Henry Beadle, 88, of Bozeman, passed peacefully in the presence of family July 11, 2023. Jim was born in Billings, Montana, April 6, 1935, to Edgar and Ina (Cosman) Beadle. He grew up in Red Lodge and received his undergraduate degree from the University of Montana, followed by a Master’s of Divinity from Harvard Divinity School.

Jim served as a...

Kathryn Elizabeth Hoffman

Kathryn Elizabeth Hoffman

Jul 10, 2023

We mourn the loss of Kathryn Elizabeth Hoffman, born on February 10, 1945, and passed away on July 10, 2023. Kathryn was a woman of great strength, wisdom, and wit. Her sharp intellect and charming sense of humor lit up any room she entered. We bid her a sorrowful farewell, but her spirit and memory will live on in the...

Roger Clark Healey

Roger Clark Healey

Jul 8, 2023

Roger Healey has sidled up to the Pearly Gates, opened his notebook and is reading jokes to Saint Peter! He was born April 2nd, 1952, “A day late and fooled them!” to Leonard and Rosemary Healey in Kalamazoo, Michigan. His heart quietly beat its last on July 8th, 2023.

He was a gentle man, but often funny, with his quips made...

Lee Roy Weiss

Lee Roy Weiss

Jul 5, 2023

Lee Weiss, 67, of Cocoa Beach, FL, passed away suddenly on July 5, 2023, at his beloved son’s home in Bozeman.

Dad was English. He was quite proud of that. He was born in London, England, on January 5, 1956, to Gilbert Weiss and Doreen Hill. Gilbert was an American airman stationed in England who met and fell instantly in love...

Gregory Daniel Meyer

Gregory Daniel Meyer

Jul 5, 2023

Greg Meyer

January 29, 1969 – July 5, 2023

Gregory Daniel Meyer, 54, died unexpectedly from cardiac issues Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at his home in Bozeman, Montana. He grew up in Williamsville, New York but his heart was always drawn to the mountains and the water of the Rocky Mountains and Pacific Northwest.

Greg was passionate about the outdoors and headed west...

Virginia Ann Thoresen

Virginia Ann Thoresen

Jun 27, 2023

Virginia Thoresen was born October 6, 1923, in Wolf Point, MT to Trygve & Amanda Thoresen. Virginia, her parents, and her sister June moved to Chinook, MT where they grew sugar beets on their family farm. Virginia recalled fondly helping her dad on the farm. She learned to ski and enjoyed skiing with her sister throughout the Montana winters. When...

Michael Glenn Schuler

Michael Glenn Schuler

Jun 25, 2023

Michael Glenn Schuler, generous, caring, loving, strong, and independent, died suddenly of a heart attack at his home in Bozeman, Montana, on June 25, 2023. He was 65.

Concerned about homelessness, especially for the humans and animals in Bozeman, Michael would pay for persons' rooms so they could spend a night in a hotel and get off the streets. He rescued...

Jonathan  "Bo" Beck

Jonathan "Bo" Beck

Jun 22, 2023

Always full of surprises, Bo Beck passed away suddenly in his sleep on June 22nd, 2023. Bo's good humor and generous spirit touched everyone he met. Always ready for an adventure, Bo never let life's challenges hold him back. Bo embodied his own standard by being "the Model of Awesome". Bo was born in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, on September 4th,...

Ethel Hanson

Ethel Hanson

Jun 13, 2023

Ethel M. (Hoell) Pasha Hanson, 88, passed away at home in the presence of family June 13, 2023. She was born at the home ranch in Bear Canyon east of Bozeman on April 18, 1935, the daughter of Frances (Planisheck) and Emil J. Hoell. Ethel graduated from the 8th grade at the one room LaMotte school. She then attended Gallatin...

Susan Houser

Susan Houser

Jun 12, 2023

Susan Zook Houser, 79, of Bozeman, MT, passed away unexpectedly on June 12, 2023, with her loving husband, Steve, by her side. She was born to Peter and Louise (Gilliard) Zook on September 30, 1943, in Los Angeles, CA. Susan graduated with a bachelor’s degree from USC. She worked at a law office for several years, before finding her calling...

John Vital Jaumotte

John Vital Jaumotte

Jun 8, 2023

Scholar and local handyman John Vital Jaumotte’s love of the land didn’t come to an end with his death. John passed away on June 8th, 2023, at age 70, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor his legacy by cherishing the rolling Montana hills and mountains for generations to come. John was...

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