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Local Obituaries for Bozeman, MT, Gallatin County & Surrounding Areas
Frank Theodore Sundeen
Jul 29, 2024
Frank Sundeen died peacefully at age 87 on July 29, 2024, in the home of his son, daughter-in-law, and granddaughters in Bozeman, MT.
Frank is preceded in death by his beloved wife Barbara with whom he spent nearly 50 wonderful years. He is survived by his son Curtis and daughter-in-law Kristina (Bozeman), his cherished granddaughters Emma (Waltham, MA) and Lila (Bozeman),...
Ed C. Barry
Jul 26, 2024
“Ed, you are one in 7 billion,” remarked one of the many Big Sky kids that knew Ed.
Another described Ed as a deeply quiet spirit who gained strength from solitude and who was generous with his time.
Ed, Eddie, Barry gained his eagle’s wings on Friday, July 26, 2024, passing away due to complications from a stroke. In the few hours...
Dona Jean Wallace
Jul 24, 2024
Dona Jean Wallace, 91, of Bozeman, passed away on July 24, 2024, at a local care facility. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1PM on Saturday, August 24th, at Dahl Funeral & Cremation Service in Bozeman.
Dona was born on January 2, 1933, in Townsend, MT to Howard and Ruby (Olson) Wallace. She graduated from Montana State College with...
John David Armstrong II, MD MA
Jul 22, 2024
John David Armstrong II, MD MA (philosophy), 85, of Bozeman, MT, passed peacefully July 22, 2024, at this home surrounded by his loving family.
When John was a boy in Topeka, during World War II, he would go to the store with the family’s coupons for food. Among other things at that time - fuel, leather, and meat were rationed for...
Oleta Pearson
Jul 16, 2024
Florence Oleta Pearson, 92, passed away July 16, 2024 at her daughter's home near Bozeman Montana. She was born January 11, 1932 near Albany Oregon the 5th of 10 children born to Yancy and Lela (Cox) McGill.
The McGill family moved to a farm on the North Santiam river near Marion Oregon where Oleta attended grade school. On one of her...
Michele Paciello
Jul 15, 2024
Michele Paciello (nee Button), born December 11, 1964, in Johnson City, NY, passed away on July 15, 2024, in Spokane, WA.
Michele never met a stranger, considering everyone a friend. She truly loved life and made sure to live it to its fullest. Whether attending concerts, floating the river, or even grocery shopping, people were always drawn to her larger-than-life personality...
Roger Ellsworth Blossom
Jul 13, 2024
Roger Ellsworth Blossom, 85, of Bozeman, MT, passed away on July 13, 2024, of natural causes.
Roger was born October 11, 1938, in Great Falls, MT, the eldest of three children to the late Gordon and Marion Blossom. He spent his youth growing up in Lewistown, MT, where he attended primary school and graduated from Fergus High School in 1956. Upon...
James Edward Cosgrove, II
Jul 11, 2024
James Cosgrove II, 74, passed away peacefully and suddenly on July 11th, 2024.
He was born on October 28, 1949, to James and Elizabeth Cosgrove. The second of seven children, he grew up in East Moline, Illinois. After graduating from United Township High School in 1967, Jim went on to electronics school until 1968 when a near-fatal car crash changed his...
Mackenzie Grace Hatter
Jun 30, 2024
Mackenzie Grace Hatter, 23, of Bozeman, Montana, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2024, in Gallatin County.
She was born on April 6th, 2001, to David and Melissa Hatter, also locals of Montana. Mackenzie graduated from Alpharetta High School in May, 2019. She was currently employed at 360 Pet Medical as a Customer Service Representative.
Mackenzie's family describes her as a woman with...
Marla Claudette Wesen
Jun 28, 2024
Marla was born in Bismark, ND on May 13, 1947, to Cliff and Toline Kensmoe of McClusky, ND. Marla grew up in the McClusky area and attended McClusky schools, graduating in 1965. Marla continued her education at Jamestown College in Jamestown, ND, where she received a degree in music in 1969. She taught music in the Chicago area, before moving...
Dena Rae Schlaht
Jun 27, 2024
Dena Rae Schlaht, 68, of Bozeman, passed away on June 27th, 2024, at Birchwood at Hillcrest. She battled lung cancer, then she was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma (bone cancer). She fought a long and hard battle.
Dena was born on November 24th, 1955, in Miles City, MT to Earl (Bobbie) Schlaht and Norma (Roy) Williams.
At a young age, the family moved...
Ronald D. Bates
Jun 25, 2024
Ronald Dale Bates, 84, of Amsterdam, Montana, went home to his Lord on June 25, 2024.
Ron was born in Bozeman to Avery and Grace Bates on December 26, 1939. He attended school at Amsterdam, Manhattan, and MSU. He was a veteran and served in the Army.
Ron married Sherry (Van Arsdale) Johnston on July 3, 1974, in his parent’s home and...
William McKinney
Jun 24, 2024
William C. "Willy" McKinney, 75, of Belgrade, MT, passed away at home following an extended illness. Obituary and service details are pending.
James Ray Meyer
Jun 23, 2024
James R. Meyer, age 38, of Bozeman, MT passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2024, at his residence.
A private service will be held Thursday, June 27,2024. A celebration of James' life will take place in Yankton, SD at a later date.
James Ray Meyer was born January 5, 1986, in Yankton, SD to Lisa (Meyer) Madarassy. He lived in Hartington for...
Tyler Daniel Behm
Jun 19, 2024
Tyler Daniel Behm passed away on the evening of June 19th, 2024, surrounded by some of those dearest to him, doing something he loved. Tyler was born on October 12, 1989 in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. He was the first child to Timothy and Christine (Vitt) Behm.
Tyler grew up in North Platte, Nebraska and spent his childhood developing his love of...
Glenden Fordice Johnson
Jun 17, 2024
Glenden Fordice Johnson, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and valued friend, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2024, at the remarkable age of 97. He passed into eternity with his daughter holding his hand.
Glen lived a life characterized by love of family, faith, and humor. Born on June 24, 1926, at home on a small farm in Wood River, WI....
Esther Ruby Lantz
Jun 14, 2024
Esther Lantz was born January 1, 1929, in Terry, Montana to Rudolph and Adelia (Brandner) Dickhoff. Her parents lived seven miles north of Fallin, Montana. In 1938, the family moved to the Fairfield Bench 35 miles west of Great Falls, Montana. Esther had five brothers and one sister.
On June 30, 1961, she married Reuben Lantz. They had one son, Stephen,...
Bernadine Patricia Johnson
Jun 11, 2024
Bernadine left this earth to begin her next adventure on the morning of June 11, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
Bernadine was born on her family farm in Leroy, North Dakota, on October 2, 1920, to Catherine and Timothy Horgan. She was the youngest of eleven children. School and church were both in Leroy. She walked from their family farm...
Marian Louise Toczek Leishman
Jun 7, 2024
Marian Louise Toczek Leishman, 72, joined her heavenly family on June 7, 2024, in Bozeman, MT, due to health issues related to a stroke. Marian was born March 8, 1952, as the fourth and youngest daughter of James and Pauline Toczek at Holy Family Hospital in St. Ignatius, MT.
Marian graduated as the salutatorian for the class of 1970 from Mission...
John Counter
May 29, 2024
John Counter,56, Big Timber, died May 28, 2024, at Bozeman Health Care from a heart attack.
John was born October 20, 1967, to Richard and Janice Counter. He grew up in Big Timber and graduated from Sweet Grass County High School in 1986.
At the time of his death, he was employed at the Town Pump in Big Timber. He bartended for...
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