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Danny Joe Kelleher
Oct 14, 2014
Danny J Kelleher entered peacefully into the loving arms of Jesus at Bozeman Deaconess Hospital in Bozeman, MT on Tuesday, October 14, 2014, following a short illness. Danny was born in Great Falls, MT on April 29, 1949 to Joe and Shirley Kelleher. After a brief stay in Butte, Dan’s family returned to Great Falls, which is where he attended...
Hilda Walker
Oct 9, 2014
Hilda Walker, longtime Gallatin County resident, died October 9 at the age of 90. Hilda was born at her parents' homestead in Rosebud County, Montana, the 4th of five girls. While it was challenging growing up on a ranch on the prairie during the depression, Hilda reflected on a wonderfully happy time during which she formed unshakeable family and friendship...
Robert Raymond Bender Sr.
Oct 8, 2014
Robert Raymond Bender Sr., of Conrad, MT, passed away peacefully with his family by his side Wednesday, October 8, 2014 in Belgrade, MT. He was born August 23, 1942 in Bristol, PA to Jacob and Pauline (Loessy) Bender. Robert attended and graduated from Bristol, PA schools. He married Kimberly Mazzie, on June 27, 1977 in Montrose, PA. Robert enjoyed gardening,...
Vivian Louise Mazzola
Oct 7, 2014
Vivan Louise Mazzola (nee Kane) (1923-2014) Vivan Mazzola passed away in Bozeman, Montana during the early morning hours of October 7, 2014. She was born in Brooklyn, New York to Aurelian Lavernan Kane and Pauline Zino. After living in Syosset, New York for 40 years, Vivian moved to Bozeman with her husband Joseph Mazzola, whom she married in 1948. Vivan’s...
James 'Bud' Albert Paulas
Oct 4, 2014
James Albert Paulas, known as Bud, passed away Saturday, October 4, 2014, at the Bridger Health Care Community in Bozeman, after a long battle with cancer. Family and friends were with him in his last moments of life. Bud was born on July 6, 1933 in Reno, Nevada, the son of Paul and Muriel (Dolan) Paulas. He left Fremont High...
Patricia 'Pat' A. Trunk Sheldon
Sep 27, 2014
Patricia “Pat” A. Trunk Sheldon passed away Sept. 27, 2014. She was born April 14, 1934 in Townsend, MT to Harold and Evelyn (Congdon) Phillips. Pat was the oldest of four sisters and the one in charge. She graduated from Gallatin High School in Bozeman, MT where she was a member of the shooting team. She worked for: Trunk &...
Gilbert 'Nick' Lee Nicklas Jr.
Sep 24, 2014
Gilbert “Nick” Nicklas passed from this life September 24, 2014 at home with his loving wife, Tita, by his side. Nick was an intensely private man, even with those who loved him most. His strength of character and quiet wisdom were powerful even though his words were few. Nick was happiest outdoors and those who knew and loved him can...
Norman Elson
Sep 21, 2014
On his 92nd birthday, Norman Elson, born September 21st, 1922 in Philadelphia, PA, left us with peace in his heart. He grew up during the depression in a Jewish immigrant family that endured a century of persecution in western Russia. He served in the US Army during WWII, and due to the war, at the very young age of 22...
Kenneth Floyd Fare
Sep 20, 2014
Kenneth Floyd Fare, 85, of Belgrade MT passed away Saturday, September 20, 2014. He was born December 20, 1928 in Cedar Rapids, IA to Orville Beaner and Pearl Monteith. He moved to Kirby, WY with his mother. Shortly thereafter she married his stepfather, Walt H. Fare. At a very early age, he worked with his stepfather in the nearby coal...
Peggy Kelso Mussehl
Sep 18, 2014
‘To laugh often and love much- To find the best in others- To give of one's self- To leave the world a little better’… (W. Emerson) This is the life of Peggy Kelso Mussehl. Known for her warmth and sense of humor, Peggy was a dear and loyal friend to many— lighting up rooms with her smile... A self-less and...
Betty T. Kennedy
Sep 17, 2014
Betty T. Kennedy, 89, passed away on September 17, 2014 at the Spring Creek Inn in Bozeman, Montana, after a short illness. Members of her family were at her side. She was born Betty Jean Terry, to Harold and Norma Marie Terry in Kalispell, Montana, August 20, 1925. She graduated from Flathead County High School in 1943. Betty attended two...
Ruthanne Shilling
Sep 16, 2014
Ruthanne Shilling, 66, of Bozeman, passed away September 16, 2014. She was born on March 24, 1948 in Benton Harbor, Michigan to Willard and Helen Craft. Ruthanne was raised in Jackson, Michigan. She graduated from High School in Jackson. She received her Medical Assistants Certificate at San Jose State. In her life she lived in Jackson, Michigan, Midway Island, Ventura,...
Tonya Annette Rogers
Sep 15, 2014
Tonya Annette Rogers, passed away Monday, September 15, 2014 at the Bozeman Deaconess Hospital. She was born September 24, 1976 in Greenville, SC to Robert W. Davis Jr. and Debra Segars. Tonya was raised and educated in South Carolina and graduated from Wren High School in Piedmont, SC. Tonya married the love of her life Travis Lee Rogers on November...
Judy Rae Powell
Sep 12, 2014
Judy R Powell (Eblen) passed away at Bozeman Deaconess Hospital on September 12, 2014 after a long battle with myeloid metaplasia. Foremost in Judy’s life was her joy in spending time with family and friends. Judy enjoyed making new friends and caring for her animals. Judy was born February 11, 1948 to parents Ardath (Thompson), and Winfield (Windy) Eblen in...
Lena Mae Doherty Blanchard
Sep 11, 2014
Lena Mae Doherty Blanchard, 95, has finished her work on earth and has gone to her reward in heaven with her Savior Jesus Christ. Lena passed away, September 11, 2014 in her home with her daughters at her side. Lena was born in Bozeman, May 22, 1919 to parents Hiram and Mamie Doherty. She lived all her life in Bozeman,...
Nellie 'Bobbie' Pettys
Sep 11, 2014
Nellie “Bobbie” Pettys, 90, died peacefully at her home in High Gate Assisted Living Community September 11, 2014. Bobbie was born in Hopkinton, MA to Joseph & Nellie Bancroft. She was the oldest of 5 children. Bobbie met & fell in love with a young, wild Army soldier in the early 1940’s named Harold “Sarge” Petty’s, whom she lovingly called...
Nancy Maxine Ewan Perkins
Sep 6, 2014
Nancy Maxine Ewan Perkins died September 6, 2014 in Bozeman, Montana; from complications from multiple sclerosis (MS). Nancy was born on a cold February night on February 5, 1948 in Livingston, Montana. Over the hill as the crow flies, she was raised on the Ranch at McLeod on the East Boulder River. From the time she was able to walk,...
James 'Jim' Mcmanus Jr.
Aug 28, 2014
James (Jim) McManus passed away on Aug. 28, 2014. Jim was born on Sept. 17, 1963 in Eau Claire, Wis. to James and Elaine McManus. He moved with his family to Bozeman in 1969 and subsequently graduated from Bozeman Senior High School in 1982. After high school, Jim joined the Coast Guard and served 4 1/2 years. During that time...
Lloyd Blaker
Aug 25, 2014
Lloyd Blaker, born in Butler, Indiana, on February 20, 1918, passed away on August 25th, 2014. He was a resident of Highgate Senior Living in Bozeman, Montana. He is survived by his children: Karma (Jim) Nelson of Bozeman, Montana; Jerry (Nancy) Blaker of Spring, Texas; Margery (Ronald) McIlwain of Rensselaer, Indiana, and twenty-eight grand and great-grand children. Following his graduation...
Robert William Woody
Aug 24, 2014
Robert William Woody passed away August 24, 2014 at his home in Bozeman, Montana after many years of chronic pain due to degenerative arthritis, and an ultimate diagnosis of lung cancer. He was 61. He was born on the Fourth of July, 1953 in Salt Lake City to Don and Wanda (Milano) Woody of Bountiful, Utah. Bob spent his early...
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