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Crystal Rianna Collins
Jan 1, 2017
The earth lost a glimmering light, but the heavens gained a beautiful, shining star on January 1, 2017 when Crystal joined them to light the way for all of us on Earth. Crystal Rianna Keller/Collins was born on June 28, 1984 to Margie (McGivern) and Hank Keller. She attended local schools, and was raised in Butte by Margie and her...
Rozlynn Elizabeth Bristow
Dec 30, 2016
The exciting moments of pregnancy have turned to heartache and loss with the death of our baby girl, Rozlynn Elizabeth Bristow. She was called home and born asleep on December 30th, 2016 at 7:30pm. Rozlynn was the daughter of Taylor Joseph Bristow and Amanda Rose Rolle. She is survived by her two siblings; Brooklynn Rose Howard and Brandon James Howard....
June Metcalf Crawford
Dec 28, 2016
June Metcalf Crawford passed away on December 28, 2016 at Bridger Healthcare Community following a brief illness. June was born July 7, 1924 to Willie (Bob) and Letha Doyan Metcalf at their homestead near Buffalo, Wyoming. The family moved to Montana in 1927 and eventually settled in the Gallatin Valley on Sourdough Creek. As a World War II veteran, June...
Ruby May Crawford
Dec 17, 2016
Ruby May Crawford, age 94, of Bozeman, MT passed away Dec. 17, 2016 in the presence of her loving family. Ruby was born in Cheyenne, WY on February 9th, 1922 to parents George and Cora Frazier. Ruby and her siblings were raised together on their homestead ranch near Saratoga, WY. After attending two years of high school, Ruby was married...
Michael "Mike" Ankney
Dec 13, 2016
Michael "Mike" Ankney, 65, of Bozeman, passed away December 13, 2016 at his home. He was born June 16, 1951 in Blue Island, Illinois. Mike served our country in the US Army during the Vietnam War. We will post more information as we have it.
Frank Germo
Dec 13, 2016
Francis “Frank” Craig Germo, 63, of Big Sky, MT passed away Tuesday December 13, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer. Frank was born in St. James, MN on January 25, 1953. He graduated from Mapleton High School in 1970 where he was homecoming king and captain of the football team. He later attended Mankato Vocational Technical School and he...
Barbara Jean Constance Wimbish
Dec 11, 2016
Barbara Jean Constance Williams Wimbish passed away December 11, 2016 at Bearcreek Respite Care Center, Bozeman, Montana, in the loving embrace of family. A memorial service will be held in the spring at her family home in Clover, Virginia. Barbara was born in August 1934 in Clover, Virginia to Paul and Henrietta (Brown) Williams. Although official records list Barbara’s date...
Martha Davidson Millen Kelsey
Dec 11, 2016
The world lost a remarkable woman on December 11, 2016, when Martha Davidson Millen Kelsey passed away peacefully in her sleep at Birchwood. She was born in New Orleans, Louisiana to her American father, George Park Millen and her Irish mother, Margaret Davidson Millen on November 29, 1922 where she joined her sister, Edith. She lived many different lives in...
Paul Leonard Van Orden
Dec 7, 2016
Paul Leonard Van Orden, aged 80, of Bozeman, MT passed away December 7th, 2016 after bravely battling cancer. Paul was born in Livingston, MT on September 9th, 1936 to parents Effie and Velferd Van Orden where he was raised alongside his numerous brothers and sisters. Paul attended Park High School in Livingston, graduating in 1954. He directly enlisted in the...
David H. Steinberg
Dec 5, 2016
David “Dave” H. Steinberg, 73, of Bozeman, MT passed away December 5, 2016. Dave was born in Long Beach, CA on February 2, 1943 to parents Dorothy and Dale Steinberg. The family later moved to Rapid City, SD where he was raised alongside his brother Dean. After Dave’s successful completion of high school, he briefly attended Black Hills State University....
Ruth Kountz Habeger
Nov 28, 2016
Ruth Kountz Habeger, Ruth Kountz Habeger of Bozeman, formally a 60 year resident of Billings, Montana went home to be with the Lord Monday, November 28, 2016, at the age of 97. Ruth was born on May 14, 1919, in Whitehall, Montana to Frank and Charlotte Cogdill Kountz, pioneer ranchers in the Jefferson, Madison, and the Gallatin Valley. She attended...
Elizabeth "Vicky" Kraus
Nov 28, 2016
Elizabeth “Vicki” Kraus passed away Monday November 28th. No services are planned at this time. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.dahlcares.com. *Vicky's beloved dog Angel is pictured above.
Archibald Stevens Alexander
Nov 28, 2016
Archibald (Archie) Stevens Alexander, 83, died at his home in Bozeman, Montana on November 28, 2016, after a protracted battle with cancer and muscular dystrophy. Archie was born in 1933 in New York City to Archibald Stevens Alexander and Susanne Tilton Alexander. Susanne died when Archie was very young. His father then married Jean Struthers Sears. Archie graduated from St....
William Bill Weifenback
Nov 20, 2016
William (Bill) Weifenbach died on November 20, 2016 surrounded by friends and family. He was born in Rockland , Il. July 31, 1916 and resided for most of his childhood in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was a WWII veteran teaching radar as a new technology for the air force. Bill attended the University of Wisconsin on the GI bill. His studies...
John Joseph Wolf
Nov 19, 2016
John Joseph Wolf, age 83, of Manhattan, MT passed away November 19, 2016. John was born in Belgrade, MT on October 13, 1933 to parents Ira and Myrtle Verwolf. After his graduation from high school, John enlisted in the Army. Following his Honorable Discharge, he was married to Juanata Mize in Belgrade, MT and spent his career working in commercial...
Jay "Paul" Jelinek
Nov 14, 2016
Jay Paul Jelinek Jr., age 60, died on Monday, November 14th. Paul passed away peacefully, at home, after a hard fought two year battle with cancer. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 34 years, Lisa, and his son Jack. Paul was born to Jay Paul Jelinek Sr. and Miriam Helen (Devereux) Jelinek in Seattle, Washington. Paul's lifelong dream was...
James W. Putnam
Nov 13, 2016
13th of November, 2016~ James W. (Jim) Putnam passed away peacefully at the age of 95. Jim was born August 17, 1921 in Spencer, SD and was educated and lived in Mitchell, SD before relocating to Montana in 1960. Jim enlisted in the Army Air Corp serving from 1940-45 and was stationed overseas for three years during WWII. He served...
Daniel Joseph Gebhardt
Nov 8, 2016
Daniel Joseph Gebhardt, age 72, of Bozeman, MT passed away November 8, 2016 after a sudden battle with cancer. Dan was born in Orange, CA on January 21, 1944 to parents Harold and Maxine Manos Gebhardt. He was raised in North Bend, OR alongside his siblings Gary and Susan and attended the North Bend School District through his successful completion...
Tony Ray Yonkaitis
Nov 8, 2016
Tony Ray Yonkaitis, age 58, of Bozeman, MT passed away November 8, 2016 after fighting a valiant battle with numerous health ailments and ending many years of pain. Tony was born in Billings, MT on July 4, 1958 to parents John and Evelyn Yonkaitis, the third of four children. He was raised alongside siblings Dorie, Mark, and Carol. Tony was...
Gerald D. Morgan
Nov 8, 2016
“There will come a time when you believe everything is finished…that will be the beginning.” Louis L’Amour. Jerry has passed this world to begin an eternal life with the Lord Jesus Christ after several years of fighting Parkinson’s Disease. He passed away with his bride of almost 58 years by his side. Jerry will forever be remembered as a very...
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