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April Fawn Purdy Prentice
Nov 1, 2022
April Fawn Purdy Prentice, 43, loving mother of three, passed away November 1, 2022. She is survived by her children, Heaven Reel (24) and Destiny Reel (22), her “Gam” daughters Alma Ramirez (6), Keyana Reel (5), Lillith Coon and her partner Jimmy Thomas. She is now reunited with her son Dakota Thompson.
April was born July 6, 1979 in Sacramento,...
Dennis Claude "Buzzard" Dungan
Oct 30, 2022
Every once in a while, the universe conspires to create an extraordinary human being. Someone whose very existence is geared towards spreading love, kindness, grace and humility. Someone who was blessed to travel to faraway places, experience adventure, hone their craft in the company of other talented individuals, create family out of friendships, and touch hundreds of hearts along the...
Paula J Deigert
Oct 28, 2022
Paula Jean Deigert, 83, of Bozeman, passed away October 28, 2022. She was born November 21, 1938, to Paul Napoleon DeRocher and Agnes (Hanner) DeRocher in Valparaiso, IN. When she was eight years old the family moved to Flint, MI. Paula attended grade school and high school at St. John Vianney and went to Nazareth College in Michigan and Eastern...
Wesley Edgar Burns
Oct 28, 2022
Wesley Burns was his family’s protector, provider, and teacher, one of the most reliable people his family and neighbors knew. He was born in Bozeman, Montana on a brutally frigid day in February 1932. He was raised on a ranch in Sedan, Montana, which he continued to own and take pride in until his sudden passing at the age of...
Karma Nafiah Tupper
Oct 22, 2022
Karma Nafiah Tupper, 15, passed away unexpectedly on October 22, 2022.
Karma had a wonderful sense of humor and knew how to make others smile. She was a strong advocate for equality. Even if she disagreed with someone, Karma would defend their rights.
During her short time on earth, Karma explored many hobbies. She loved to listen to music, paint, and cook...
Gerald Omer Watkins
Oct 19, 2022
Gerald “Jerry” Omer Watkins, 91, passed away on October 19, 2022, at the Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital.
Jerry, as he was known by many, was born on December 11, 1930, in Hettinger, North Dakota to Omar and Alice (Hagbom) Watkins. When Jerry was five years old, his mother passed away, but he gained his sister Arlyce. He was raised by his...
Karen Moe
Oct 19, 2022
Karen Moe, 78, of Poplar, Montana, died peacefully surrounded by her children October 19, 2022, in Livingston. Born March 7, 1944, to Peder and Stella Moe, she graduated salutatorian of Poplar High School. Karen was a Rainbow Girl, a recipient of the Grand Cross of Color, and a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
While at the University...
Joseph James Mckiernan, Jr.
Oct 18, 2022
October 18, 2022, Joseph James McKiernan, beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away at the age of 79. Born in Chicago, Joseph joined the Jesuits after high school and studied English at Boston College, going on to teach writing and literature before moving to Los Angeles where he met his wife, Suzanne. Working in the medical communications and technology field...
Dr. Jason Andrew Jones
Oct 18, 2022
Dr. Jason Andrew Jones passed away October 18, 2022, at the age of 53, in Bozeman, Montana. He was born January 17, 1969, in Fullerton, California. He is survived by his children; Andrew (Alex) Jones, Chloey Jones and Mackenzie (Cameron) Dey, parents Sally Jones, Bill (Sue) Jones, and siblings Jordan Jones and Jennifer (David) McElroy.
Jason attended Trevor Brown High...
Kimberli Jones
Oct 18, 2022
Kimberli Christensen Jones passed away October 18, 2022, at the age of 50, in Bozeman, Montana. She was born May 23, 1972, in Gallup, New Mexico. She is preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Jason Andrew Jones. She is survived by three amazing children; Andrew (Alex) Jones, Chloey Jones and Mackenzie (Cameron) Dey, parents Jim and Susan Christensen, sisters;...
Patrick Bergman
Oct 18, 2022
It’s with a heavy heart that we announce the death of Patrick “Pat” Bergman. Pat passed away in the evening on October 18th in Seattle, WA at age 57.
One of Pat’s most identifying attributes was his “unique and dry wit,” as one of his closest friends put it. He was incredibly optimistic and had a way of bringing humor...
Michael John Mcnally
Oct 16, 2022
Michael John McNally, 58, of Bozeman, MT, passed away on October 16, 2022, after a very short battle with pancreatic cancer.
Michael was born in Detroit, MI, on August 26, 1964, and grew up in the Detroit area. After graduating from St. Clement High School, he was proudly employed in the food service business there. In 2009, he moved to...
Anna J Mcclellan
Oct 15, 2022
Anna (Marti) McClellan, 93, of Belgrade, MT passed away peacefully Saturday, October 15, 2022. Anna was born April 20, 1929, to Frank and Carmen Marti and raised in Tracy, CA. She attended Jefferson School and Tracy High where she met and married the love of her life Haynes McClellan on November 16, 1947.
The Marti/McClellan family farmed the Tracy area...
Holli Laine Hale
Oct 13, 2022
It is with heavy hearts we announce our adored Holli Laine Hale, 48, said her earthly goodbye on Thursday, October 13, 2022. She is at rest with her Heavenly Father. Holli was greeted in Heaven by her beloved mother, Laurie Hale, as well as her grandparents Stan and Lila Green, grandparents Don and Edith Hale, and uncles Dennis and David...
Mary Katherine Egan
Oct 12, 2022
Mary Katherine closed her beautiful brown eyes the final time on Wednesday, October 12, 2022, having lived nearly 93 years. She was born to Nicholas and Helen (Sheehan) Pretti in Oak Creek, CO. The young family moved to a small farm southwest of Seward, NE, where she grew up. Mary Katherine enjoyed helping raise chickens, fruits and vegetables, which she...
Rodney Harold Roys
Oct 10, 2022
It was a beautiful autumn afternoon late in the day on October 10, 2022, we said our final goodbyes to our dad, grandad & great-grandad, Rodney “Lightening Rod” / “Hot Rod” Harold Roys. He had recently been under loving hospice care as he was declining of heart failure. He died very peacefully with family by his side. Dad was born...
Errol Lynn Huckstep
Oct 3, 2022
Errol Huckstep, a longtime resident of Clarkston, MT, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 2, 2022, at the age of 71.
Errol spent most of his career as a drywall contractor and owned his own business, Renegade Drywall. In his spare time, he could be found in his workshop building any number of things. Errol was a master at building all...
Adam Joseph Schreiner
Oct 3, 2022
Adam Schreiner, 27, of Bozeman, Montana, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, October 3, 2022, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was a brave, beautiful soul with a pure heart who will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Adam was born with the genetic disorder neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) which turned...
Carolyn Joyce Simpson
Sep 29, 2022
Carolyn Joyce Simpson, 63, of Bozeman, passed away recently at her home. Carolyn was born on December 17, 1958, in Philadelphia, PA. The family relocated to Bozeman, MT in 1968, where her father was offered a position as head Professor of Psychology teaching at Montana State University.
Carolyn grew up on the south side of Bozeman and attended Irving Elementary, Willson...
Joyce Magdalen Zacher
Sep 26, 2022
Joyce Magdalen (Brandner) Zacher, 75, of Manhattan, MT, passed away following an ATV accident on Monday, September 26, 2022, at Billings St Vincent Hospital.
A Rosary & Vigil will be held at 4:00pm on Sunday, October 2, 2022, at Dahl Funeral & Cremation Service in Bozeman. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00am on Monday, October 3, 2022,...
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