OBITUARIES

Sep 29, 2016

Doris McCulloch, a life-long educator and centenarian, passed away on Thursday, September 27th, after living a fulfilling and true American pioneer life. She was 106. She began her life as Doris Kottke in Big Stone City, South Dakota, on September 7, 1910. She moved with her parents several times to various farms in South and North Dakota and eventually settled...

Sep 27, 2016

James Clifford Lohmeier, or Jimmie as everyone but his mother called him, died on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016, on a beautiful fall day in Bozeman, Montana. Jimmie hailed from Rock Island, Illinois, but was a Montanan through and through. Born Oct. 27, 1953, and the youngest child of the late William and Verona Lohmeier, Jimmie was on a mission from...

Sep 26, 2016

Walter “Walt” David Sauskojus, 89, died peacefully at Spring Creek Inn in Bozeman on September 26, 2016. Walt was born February 11, 1927, the 3rd of 6 children born to David and Marie Sauskojus who farmed in Richland, Mt. He worked hard with his sisters and brothers to help his parents maintain the farm. In 1946 he served in the...

Sep 18, 2016

Jeanne Locher Zoller, 75, of Bozeman, MT passed away from natural causes at her home on September 18, 2016. Jeanne was born May 13, 1941 in Maracaibo, Venezuela to Walter and Gretchen (Hoffman) Locher. Jeanne was raised and educated in Beirut American Community Schools. She later received a Bachelor's in Sociology from the University of Cincinnati. Later in life, Jeanne...

Sep 17, 2016

Ruth Landis Berry, 92, of Bozeman passed away September 17, 2016 in the company of her loving and devoted husband Dr. Ralph Berry. Ruth was born in Reading, PA on November 20, 1923 to parents Jacob and Bertha Landis. After her graduation from West Reading High School in June of 1941, Ruth went on to attend university at Hood College...

Sep 16, 2016

Mark Wayne Mowers, 54, of Belgrade, MT passed away Sept. 16, 2016 after fighting a valiant battle with cancer. Mark was born in Garden Grove, CA on April 23, 1962 to parents Dennis and Judy Mowers. He and his brother Chris were raised in Northridge, CA. After attending high school, Mark enlisted in the Army and served in the 82nd...

Sep 12, 2016

Steven Paul Johnke, 69, of Bozeman, passed away September 12, 2016 surrounded by his family at Mountain View Health Care. Steven was born, January 8, 1947 in Roundup, Montana to Lois Johnke (Pollock) and Otto Johnke Steven was raised on a farm in Flatwillow, Montana. He attended Flatwillow grade school through the eighth grade then attended high school in Winnett,...

Sep 7, 2016

William ‘Bill’ Jupka, October 11, 1920-September 7, 2016 William Jupka was born in Stockett, Montana on October 11, 1920 to Vasko and Mary (Butchko) Jupka. He met and married the love of his life, Jeannine Cuny, in France while serving in the 36th Armored Infantry Regiment during WWII. He received a Bronze Star, Combat Infantry Badge and theatre of operation...

Sep 5, 2016

Ilene Agnes Morgan-Brissonneaud-Ehlers, 96 of Bozeman, passed away September 5th, 2016 in Bozeman, Montana. Ilene was born into the homesteading Lane clan on June 7, 1920 in Philipsburg, Montana to Josephine (Lane) and Louis Grace. She grew up around Three Forks and was the homecoming queen for the Three Forks Wolves in 1938. She attended Business College in Great Falls...

Sep 5, 2016

Melvin “Mike” Figgins, 74, of Bozeman, passed away Monday, September 5, 2016 at his home of natural causes. He was born December 17, 1941 in Bozeman (a 4th Generation Bozemanite) to Isla Mae (Daniel) and Carl Lewis Figgins. Mike attended Emerson School and Whittier School before leaving the valley. He lived the next three years in White Sulphur Springs and...

Sep 2, 2016

A service is tentativley planned for October 15, 2016

Sep 1, 2016

Shirley T. (Jacobs) Seaton was born the day after Christmas, 1930, in Great Falls, Montana, to Ted and Mary Jacobs. Twelve years later she was gifted with her baby brother David, who has been a lifelong buddy and lives in Jardine with his amazing wife, Sue. Shirley started working at a young age and had an incredible work ethic. She...

Aug 29, 2016

The world lost quite a remarkable woman today - we will miss you so Grandma Norma Wallace. Ninety-five amazing years, too many adventures to detail here, smart, funny and engaging always. What a blessing that you were in no pain and remembered more than I do at less than half your age. So much love and thanks to a grand...

Aug 29, 2016

Aug 22, 2016

Elena Madeline Lovas (Santacroce) gently passed to meet her savior Jesus Christ on morning of August 22, 2016. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1914, she is predeceased by her parents Constantine and Edvige Santacroce, by her brothers Joseph (Pep) and David (Dolly), by her sisters Margaret, Mary and Constance and by her husband Joseph John Lovas. She is survived by...

Aug 18, 2016

Our loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and aunt, Ruth Margaret (Hoffman) Brawner, 84, of Bozeman, passed away on August 18, 2016 from natural causes. Born December 18, 1931 in Great Falls, MT to Edward and Elizabeth Hoffman, she attended grade school and high school in Great Falls. At age 11 she met her future husband, Craig, in confirmation class....

Aug 18, 2016

The obituary is in the process of being written and the ceremony is being planned. We will post the information as soon as we have it. You may also visit his memorial facebook page " Makin' big waves -- Greydun Flinn Stockinge

Aug 15, 2016

Katherine “Kay” Callantine passed away at home August 15, 2016, at the age of nearly 92. She was born September 2, 1924, to A.K. and Elsie Dahl and raised in Rhame, North Dakota. After meeting Chuck, while attending college in Bozeman, they were married October 5, 1944. She has ranched with her family at Pass Creek since. Four children and...

Aug 9, 2016

Jamie Lorraine (Robot) French, born February 14, 1963, passed away August 9th, 2016 surrounded by her loved ones in her own home. After a long fought battle of 27 years with multiple sclerosis, Jamie held on to her strength and courage longer than anyone could imagine. She was a funny, charismatic, loving, beautiful person that will be deeply missed. Jamie...

Aug 3, 2016

Timothy L. Werth, 60 of Bozeman died after losing his battle with cancer on August 3, 2016 at home surrounded by his family. He was born June 21, 1956 in Pontiac, Michigan to Vern & Mary (Miller) Werth, along with his brothers: Larry, Andrew and Stephen. "Big Tim" (as he was known to many) came to Montana to attend college...