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James Ray Meyer

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Donna Marjorie Hart Stone

Donna Marjorie Hart Stone

May 15, 2024

Donna Marjorie Hart Stone passed peacefully into the arms of God on  May 15th, after a brief illness. She was born in Dickinson, North Dakota on April 29th, 1932, as the middle child of Donald and Evelyn Hart. When Donna was eleven years old, the family moved to a dairy farm near Gallatin Gateway, where she and her two brothers attended...

Stephen D. Dragone

Stephen D. Dragone

May 12, 2024

Stephen D. Dragone, 69, of Bozeman, passed in the presence of his loving family on Sunday, May 12, 2024.

On summer break from college, Steve and a friend loaded an old truck and headed to Yellowstone National Park for a summer job. This proved to be a transformative summer for Steve, and it cemented in him a lifelong appreciation for wilderness...

Doris A. Norby

Doris A. Norby

May 12, 2024

Doris Ann (Groth) Norby, aged 86, of Sidney, Montana, was brought home to God on Sunday, May 12, 2024. Born on February 28, 1938, in Williams County, Williston, North Dakota, she was the daughter of Harold Groth and Myrtle (Rasmussen) Groth. Raised on a small family farm, Doris learned the values of hard work and community spirit early in life. It...

Zeph Thomas Thorning II

Zeph Thomas Thorning II

May 5, 2024

Zeph Thorning II, 80, passed away May 5, 2024, at his home in Manhattan, MT, surrounded by his loving family. Zeph was born in Colfax, WA, to parents William and Marian (nee Cossitt) Thorning. He grew up and lived in Hollister, CA, most of his life. Zeph was an eagle Scout, and graduated from Fresno State University in 1966.

In 1967,...

Jerry Lynn Korn

Jerry Lynn Korn

Apr 30, 2024

Jerry Lynn Korn, 89, passed away April 30, 2024, in Bozeman, MT, surrounded by his loving family. Jerry was born November 17, 1934, to Orville and Freda (DeGeer) Korn in Alva, OK. He graduated from Alva High School in 1952 and attended Northwestern State University. He was listed in “Who’s Who Among Students,” was Student Body President, and graduated with...

Norma Lorene Bell

Norma Lorene Bell

Apr 29, 2024

There is no other like your Mother. Curious, strong, independent, brave, fierce, loving. Lorene consistently displayed these traits throughout her life.

In the wee hours of April 29th, 2024, Lorene's husband descended from heaven to take his cherished wife to their final resting place, reunited at last on their 74th wedding anniversary. They truly are now dancing among the stars!

Lorene was...

Eamonn Padraic Torgison

Eamonn Padraic Torgison

Apr 27, 2024

Eamonn Padraic Torgison, age 38, passed away on April 27, 2024, in a car accident.  Eamonn grew up in a loving home in Polson, Montana where he excelled in sports including baseball, track and field, wrestling, and football.   After high school, Eamonn continued his athletic career at Dickenson State University and University of Idaho.   Eamonn was a proud...

Dawnteese Smith

Dawnteese Smith

Apr 26, 2024

Dawnteese Smith, 41, of Bozeman, passed away April 26, 2024. Visitation will be available from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m., Friday, May 10, 2024, at Dahl Funeral & Cremation Service, 300 Highland Blvd,. Bozeman. A memorial service will follow, beginning at 3:00 p.m. A full obituary is forthcoming.

Kailey Elaine Pierce

Kailey Elaine Pierce

Apr 21, 2024

Kailey “KP” Elaine Pierce, 28, of Ennis, passed away April 21, 2024, in the presence of her loving family following a brief illness. KP was born in Bozeman, MT, and raised in Ennis, MT, with her sister Andie, mother Gen, and dad Jon. She went to school at Ennis Public Schools. KP always loved remembering her kind classmates who were...

Barbara O'Neill

Barbara O'Neill

Apr 19, 2024

Barbara Ann O’Neill, 71, of Bozeman, MT, passed away on April 19, 2024, from a sudden heart attack. 

 

Born in New York on February 4,1953, Barbara grew up in the Flushing neighborhood of Queens, NY, and graduated from Maria Regina High School in 1971. She received her degree in nursing from Columbia University in 1976, and later earned a Master of...

Michael Durant, Jr.

Michael Durant, Jr.

Apr 14, 2024

Micheal “Mike D” David Durant was born on July 16, 1990, in Loveland, Colorado. He passed away in Bozeman, MT, on April 14, 2024. He was 33 years old.

Michael was the type of person that could light up a room with his amazing smile and kind eyes. His sense of humor and his laugh could do nothing but make you...

Susan L. Mergenthaler

Susan L. Mergenthaler

Apr 11, 2024

Susan L. Mergenthaler, 68, of East Helena, passed on April 11. 2024, at St. Peter's Hospital in Helena, MT.Sue was born to Tim and Delores McAllister on January 6, 1956. She attended school in Dillon, MT, and furthered her education by attending and graduating from the Helena Vocational Technical Center. She met Ken Mergenthaler, and they married March 10, 1979.Sue...

Joseph Thomas LaForge, III

Joseph Thomas LaForge, III

Apr 7, 2024

Joe LaForge, 60, of Bozeman, passed away April 7, 2024. Family and friends are invited to a visitation Thursday, April 11, 2024, 3:00-5:00 p.m., at Dahl Funeral & Cremation Service.

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