OBITUARIES

Jan 8, 2017

Alfred Charles Stoffel, age 87, of Belgrade, MT passed away January 8th, 2017. Alfred was born in Sedalia, Missouri on December 9th, 1929 to parents Alfred and Hazel Stoffel. After Alfred successfully completed high school, he enlisted in the Navy, faithfully serving his country aboard the Toledo Air Craft Carrier in World War II. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in...

Jan 6, 2017

Cleburne “Hap” Gilliland, Educator and Author, Dies at 98 Growing up on a ranch in Colorado fostered Hap Gilliland’s passion for exploring nature. His adventures in the mountains and curiosity about the world around him became the basis of his writing and professional work. During WWII while serving in the Army Air Corp, Hap was stationed in New Guinea and...

Jan 4, 2017

Walen Francis “Bud” Lilly, age 91, passed away peacefully in Bozeman on January 4th, 2017 from complications due to congestive heart failure. Left to honor his memory are wife Esther, sons Michael, Greg, and Chris, daughters Annette (Lilly-Russ) and Alisa (Flores), grandchildren Reagan, Flint, Margaux, Dax, Bridger, Chandler, and beloved dogs, Max and Ruby. Born in Manhattan, Montana in 1925...

Jan 3, 2017

Betty Jean Schneiter, 88 of Belgrade, MT passed away suddenly on January 3rd, 2017. Betty was born in Lincoln, Nebraska on May 24th, 1928 to parents Pat and Margaret Nichols. Betty and her brothers, Billy Ray and Don, were raised in Norris, MT where she successfully graduated from Harrison High School. Following high school, Betty met the love of her...

Jan 1, 2017

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...

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....

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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....

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.

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...

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...

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...