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Gena Lee Creason
Oct 27, 2023
Gena Lee Creason, formerly of Bristol and Johnson City, Tennessee, died October 27, 2023, in Bozeman, Montana. She was born June 29, 1954, to the late Paul Creason and Myrel Creason of Bristol, TN. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Laura Creason and Deborah Feazell of Bristol, TN and great-nephew, Cory Creason of Annandale,...
Kristie Lucille Kountz
Oct 24, 2023
Kristie Lucille Kountz was born June 7, 1944, to Frank and Lucille Culp. She spent her early childhood in White Sulfur Springs, MT until her family moved to Bozeman, when she was in middle school, to open and run The Rambler Motel. She spent a lot of her free time playing outside with the neighborhood kids and swimming in the...
Steven J. Driza, Sr.
Oct 21, 2023
Steven J. Driza, Sr. passed away October 21, 2023. He was born May 15, 1936, in the Czech Republic to Miroslav and Marie Driza. He was raised in Chicago, IL and graduated from Saint Mel High School.
Steven had been married to his wife, Dolly (Dolores) for 62 years. They met at a Chicago carnival and were married on May 24,...
Julie Marie Airhart
Oct 19, 2023
Juliet “Julie” Marie Airhart passed away peacefully on October 19th, 2023, after a hard-fought battle with Cancer. She was born on February 9th, 1967, in Helena, MT where she spent the early years of her life.
It would be wrong to say that Julie lost her battle when she never stopped fighting. Despite the challenges she faced through this trial,...
Jessie Handl
Oct 19, 2023
Jessie “Susie” Louise (Sweet) Handl, 84, of Bozeman, MT passed away on October 19, 2023, at Park Haven surrounded by her family and friends. A Celebration of Life will be held at Belgrade Alliance Church, 205 W. Cameron Ave, Belgrade on Tuesday October 24th at 11:00 AM.
Jessie Louise Sweet was born on December 8,1938 in Great Falls, MT to Clarence...
Mckaen Shaw
Oct 19, 2023
McKaen Meadows Shaw, 22, of Bozeman, MT, passed away at his home on Thursday, October 19, 2023. He was born April 23, 2001, in Austin, TX. Much loved son of Tim Shaw and Theresa Lipp Shaw; cherished brother of McKaelee Shaw; loving grandson of the late Matt and Lee Lipp and the late Carlton and Sarah Shaw; and his beloved...
Norma Irene Blossom
Oct 17, 2023
Norma Irene Blossom, 84, of Bozeman, passed suddenly on October 17th, 2023, from a heart issue. She was born Norma Irene Baehler, in Wallace County Kansas on September 30th, 1939.
Norma was the third of nine children, born to the late Everett and Helen Baehler. She grew up going to school in a one-room rural schoolhouse on the Kansas Prairie and...
Shelly S Tippett
Oct 17, 2023
Shelly S. Tippett departed on October 17, 2023. She leaves behind her daughter, Heather Bromley; husband, David Tippett; stepdaughter, Christy Connolly; siblings, and several beloved grandchildren.
Lee A Rinderknecht
Oct 17, 2023
Lee Rinderknecht, 77, of Bozeman passed away unexpectedly on October 17, 2023.
Lee was born February 13, 1946, in Missoula, MT, the first son of Leonard and Lillian (Hanson) Rinderknecht. At age six he moved to Portland, OR with his family which by this time included a brother and sister. He graduated from Cleveland High School, enlisted in the US Air...
James Thomas Gauvin
Oct 15, 2023
Jim Gauvin, 87, of Bozeman, passed away October 15, 2023. Jim was born in Elmwood, WI on November 15, 1935, to Phill Gauvin and Ruby (Baslair) Gauvin.
Jim was married to his wife, Marie Gauvin, for 63 Years. They met at a roller skating rink and were married in Menomonie, WI in 1960.
Jim served in the Army from 1954 to 1956...
Victoria Viollet Vidmar
Oct 14, 2023
Victoria Viollet Vidmar "Vic", age 94, passed away peacefully Saturday, October 14, 2023, in Bozeman, MT. She was at home in her favorite chair surrounded by her three boys, Greg, Jeff, and Bruce. She was granted her final wish of dying in her own home from the Lord above. Vic was a member of the Catholic Church, and this led...
Sanford Jackson Robertson, Jr.
Oct 13, 2023
Sanford "Sandy" Robertson, 66, of Bozeman passed away on October 13th, 2023, after a seven year fight with Acute Myeloid Leukemia.
Sandy was born November 5th, 1956, in Lancaster, CA. Growing up in Palmdale, CA, he learned to ride dirt bikes at a very young age and never stopped. As a teenager, he joined the Lost Coyotes racing team, racing desert...
Ronald Alvin Patterson
Oct 13, 2023
October 13, 2023, Ronald Alvin Patterson passed away peacefully after several months of illness. He passed away in the early hours of the morning, overlooking the Bridger Mountains in the valley that he loved. Ron, the eldest of four children, was born in Chester Montana on June 23, 1940, to Chester M. Patterson and Ethel Mae (Cramer) Patterson. Ron spent...
Karen Kay Clark
Oct 11, 2023
Karen K. Clark, 69, of Butte, MT, passed away on October 11, 2023, at a local care facility. Cremation has been entrusted to Dahl Funeral & Cremation Service of Bozeman.
Karen was born on June 30, 1954, in Salinas, CA to Robert and Geneva (Thompson) Rowe. The family soon moved to Reno, NV where Karen would be raised. It was Boulder,...
Donna Rae Armstrong
Oct 10, 2023
Donna Armstrong passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, in Bozeman. She was born on August 3, 1937, in Madrid, Iowa to Albert and Maggie (Stewart) Minarsich.
Donna is survived by her children, James E. (Julie) Armstrong and Albert N. Armstrong (girlfriend Joan); grandchildren, Sarah and Rebecca; and brother, Norman (Vickie) Minarsich.
Respecting Donna's wishes there will be no services.
Charles E Smith
Oct 6, 2023
Charles Edward Smith “Charlie” was born December 17, 1936, in Pocatello, ID to Edward and Jessie (Cornforth) Smith. He was raised in Pocatello and graduated from Gem State Academy in May 1955.
Charlie met his wife, Jo Isaacs Smith, of 67 years, in Caldwell, ID and they were married in Pendleton, OR on September 16, 1956.
Charlie received his BS Degree...
April Leach
Oct 4, 2023
April Leach, 72, died surrounded by family in Bozeman, Montana on October 4, 2023. She was known for her big heart, limitless kindness, wisdom, intelligence, loyalty, and selflessness; as well as her great love for her family, animals, and friends.
April grew up in Chicago, but the West is rooted in her genes. She attributes her love of animals, nature and...
Brent L Brock
Oct 2, 2023
Brent L. Brock, 61, of Bozeman, Mont., died Monday, October 2. He died at home with his wife, his dog, and a dear friend near him. He had spent his last waking hours surrounded by friends/colleagues who were talking about science and conservation.
Brent was born August 1, 1962, to Richard and Shirley Brock (Simpson) in Topeka, Kans. He grew up...
Gailene Marie Roberts
Oct 2, 2023
Gailene Marie Roberts “Momma G” passed away October 2, 2023. Gailene was born in Farmington, ME on January 15, 1956, to Charles and Verna Adams. She grew up in Farmington and graduated from Mount Blue High School in 1974.
Gailene was married to her husband, Ronald Roberts, for 37 years. They met in Waterville, ME in 1981 and were married in...
Clinton John Frazee
Oct 1, 2023
Clinton John Frazee, 86, passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 1, 2023, in Bozeman, Montana. He was born June 4, 1937, in Watford City, North Dakota to Olga and Morris Frazee. Growing up in a small town, he participated in everything from sports to music. He had the unique distinction of being an identical twin, and he and...
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