Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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Roger Page McClure, 86, passed away on January 13, 2025, in Overton, Nevada. Roger was born in St. Paul, Nebraska, on November 5, 1938, to Ralph Arthur McClure and Valda Flo Page. He loved being out in the forests and mountains. He learned to hunt and fish at a young age and spent many of his days outside. Roger graduated from St. Paul High School in St. Paul, NE., in 1956. After he graduated high school, he spent the summer in Missoula, Montana, training to be a Smoke Jumper. Roger studied...
Mark Fries was born in Lewiston, Montana, on May 19, 1949. He died at the age of 75 in Las Vegas, Nevada, after a fall at Lake Havasu, Arizona. He was the oldest of four siblings; his parents were George and Helen Fries. He graduated from Fergus High School in 1967. He graduated from Montana State University; there, he met and married Kay Whipplinger. They later divorced. After graduating, he was drafted into the Army and spent most of that time in Guam. He worked as a bank loan officer in...
Dona Jean Wallace, 91, of Bozeman, passed away on July 24, 2024, at a local care facility. A Celebration of Life was held at 1 PM on Saturday, August 24th, at Dahl Funeral & Cremation Service in Bozeman. Dona was born on January 2, 1933, in Townsend, MT, to Howard and Ruby (Olson) Wallace. She graduated from Montana State College with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education and later returned to obtain her Master of Education. Dona worked at Whitehall High School as a physical education...
Terry D. Kuehl, 84, passed away on December 22, 2024, at his home in Waterloo, Montana. Terry was born June 25, 1940, at his family’s home in Orangeville, IL. His mother, father, and his son preceded him in death. He is survived by one daughter, two granddaughters, one great-grandson, and Judy, his soulmate of 30 years. Terry’s family would like to thank the Whitehall Medical Clinic, Jefferson Valley EMS, Senior Solutions Homecare & Hospice, Matt and Kari Montgomery, and Cheryl Mulholland for helping make him more comfortable in the last few...
Yes, you are seeing that right! Well, kind of. A scaled version of a T-Rex was "found" at the Main Street Green next to the Star Theatre on New Year's Day, courtesy of Raven 3D Printing & Design. Did you miss him? Don't worry - this gigantic guy will be back at the Green soon - check him out, as well as the T-Rex footprints and fun facts beside him....
Terry D. Kuehl, 84, passed away on December 22, 2024, at his home in Waterloo, Montana. Terry was born June 25, 1940, at his family’s home in Orangeville, IL. His mother, father, and his son preceded him in death. He is survived by one daughter, two granddaughters, one great-grandson, and Judy, his soulmate of 30 years. Terry’s family would like to thank the Whitehall Medical Clinic, Jefferson Valley EMS, Senior Citizens Homecare, Matt and Kari Montgomery, and Cheryl Mulholland, for helping make him more comfortable the last couple of wee...
I was born May 3, 1960, in Butte to Joseph and Patricia Sanders, joining my sister, Jo Lynn. My brothers Delbert and Patrick followed. I went to Hawthorne grade school before moving to Whitehall, where I graduated in 1978. At a young age, I was diagnosed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome. Later in life, I was diagnosed with Scleroderma. I joined the US Army in 1982 and was medically discharged in 1985. While in the US Army, I was a personnel records specialist and received recognition several times...
Jaxon Lee Popalis was born on December 4, 2009, and taken from us far too soon on December 14, 2024. He was a brilliant light in the lives of all who knew him. As the beloved son of Ryan Popalis and Danielle (Popalis) Beth, Jaxon was part of a dynamic family that included his siblings Gabriel, Kelly, Landon, Lance, Sara, Emma, and his step-sister Chloe Beth. Together, they created a bond of love and laughter that will forever be cherished and missed. From a young age, Jaxon showcased remarkable...
With great sadness, we announce the passing of our loving Mother, Laura Catherine Capp. She was born June 20, 1927, in Butte, Montana; she passed away November 22, 2024, in the Butte hospital. She was raised in McQueen, Butte, MT, and married Vincent Capp on June 20, 1946. They have resided in Whitehall since their marriage. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents Katie (Bugni) and Guido Palagi, sister Louise Pelletier, and brother Larry Palagi. Mom is survived by her son, Richard...
Donald R Hampa passed peacefully on November 4, 2024, in Butte. Donald was born on November 23, 1936, to Louise and Ralph Hampa in Whitehall, Montana, where he grew up and graduated from high school. In high school, Donald worked at the Lewis and Clark Caverns alongside his Uncle Mel during the summers, enjoying every minute. At 17, he was asked to try out for a baseball farm team in Seattle, but life got in the way, and he did not go. He played 3rd base and outfield positions. Then, at 18, he...
William “Bill” Hans Anderson passed away on November 2nd, 2024, at the age of 87, due to complications from dementia, diabetes and pneumonia. Born on May 5, 1937, in Dillon, Montana, to Hans Anderson and Marie Mikkelsen Anderson, he was one of five siblings: Fred, Alice “Sally,” Phyllis, and JoAnn. Bill’s father, Hans Anderson, migrated to America from Denmark around 19, and Bill was a proud member of the Danish Brotherhood organization. He grew up on the family ranch in Waterloo, Montana,...
On the beautiful morning of her passing, at the age of 86, her magnolia tree bloomed a second time, birthing six new blooms. On August 6, 2024, Barbara "Bobbie" Kuipers' spirit was set free to join her Heavenly Father and her adoring husband, Albert Kuipers. Barbara was born on March 16, 1938, in Whitehall, MT, to Ralph Huckaba and Violet Stacy Huckaba. Raised in Montana, she completed her Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education with minors in English and Music at Western Montana College of E...
Donna Smollack Herbolich passed away on November 3, 2024, while surrounded by family. She was born in Anaconda on August 10, 1943, the youngest of four children. She married her childhood sweetheart, Bill Herbolich, and they were married for 51 years. Donna was preceded in death by her loving husband Bill, parents Charles and Katherine Smollack, brother Donald Smollack, sisters Dorothy Friez and Charlotte Converse, brother-in-law Ben Friez, nephew Benny Friez, great nephew DJ Smollack, and...
Kenneth "Ken" Edsall was greeted by his Lord and Savior on the morning of October 22, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Ken was a son, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, friend, Truck Driver, Miner, Outdoorsman, Story Teller, Joke Teller and so much more. He cherished every minute with his family being a mentor and teacher of life and everything about the Montana outdoors. Ken married Darlene Bone in 1957 and they had 67 wonderful years together. Not long...
Erwin Carl "Mick" Sprengeler, age 87, of Whitehall, Montana, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. He was born May 5, 1937, to Arthur and Dorothea Sprengeler on their farm near Green Isle, Minnesota. While lost in a blizzard in 1951, Mick dedicated his life to ministry. He attended Concordia Academy and College, both in St. Paul, Minnesota. In 1959, he graduated from Concordia Senior College in Fort Wayne, Indiana, finally, graduating from Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1963....
Sharon Hinton Brand, beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, Grammy, and great-grandmother, peacefully returned to the arms of the Lord, surrounded by her family who trust she is now embraced in His eternal grace and light. Sharon was born on December 13, 1950, in Whitehall, Montana, to Lois and Gene Hinton. She was joined by her brother Gary Hinton five years later. Sharon's early life was spent in Montana, where she spent cherished days on her grandparents' ranch. There, she fell in love with...
Karen Lee Sacry was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She left this world after a long battle with posterior cortical atrophy on September 27, 2024, at age 63. She was born to James and Nancy Graham on February 18, 1961, in Long Beach, California. She moved to Montana in 1971. She met the love of her life, Kerry Sacry, in high school. After graduating from high school, she went to beauty school. They moved to Iowa for Kerry to finish college and had their twin girls....
Tileo John Forcella passed away peacefully at his home in Whitehall on September 23, 2024, at 5:40 PM, at the age of 83. Tileo was born December 18, 1940, in Butte, Montana. In about 1955, the family moved to Whitehall, Montana. He graduated from Whitehall High School, where his skills earned him High School FFA awards. He married Joan Forcella on July 28, 1983, in Whitehall. His early career was based in ranching, and he was the owner/operator of Pleasant Valley Dairy. After Tileo and Joan...
On the evening of September 1, 2024, Dolores "Dee" Agnes Panich passed away peacefully from natural causes at her home in Whitehall, lovingly surrounded by family. Dee, 81, was born in Anaconda on March 10, 1943. She was the third of three children of the late Bernard and Della (Ouldhouse) DuMonthier. She was raised in Anaconda and graduated from Anaconda Catholic Central High School. She attended business school in Omaha, Nebraska and returned to Montana where she met her future husband, Butte...
Dolores Agnes Panich, age 81, of Whitehall, has passed. Funeral Liturgy will be held at 11am on Saturday, September 28th at St. Teresa's of Avila (109 E Second St) in Whitehall. A reception will follow at the church. A complete obituary will be provided at a later date. Axelson Funeral & Cremation Services is privileged to care for Dolores and her family. Please visit below to leave her family a condolence, or to share a memory of Dolores....
Barbara Jane Brown was born on July 3, 1945, in Everett, WA, to Lulla Belle and Howard Hedges. She passed on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at the Springs in Butte, Montana. The family moved to Bozeman in 1946. They then moved to the family ranch in Cardwell, MT, where Barbara grew up. Her grade school years were spent as a Cardwell Cougar through eighth grade. Barbara attended Whitehall High School and graduated in 1963. Barbara participated in 4-H, where she showed steers and competed in...
John Charles Hedges, a local face everyone knew even if they didn't know his name, passed away in August of 2024. He was born in 1949. John served in the military in the Marines and the Air National Guard. He leaves behind Barney and Glena Hedges, Jerry Hedges, Jon Haddix, Mike and Beverly Hedges, Kay Keltz, numerous nephews and cousins, and too many friends to mention....
Monte Roland Armstrong, born on April 21, 1940, in Whitehall, MT, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2024, in Hayden, ID, surrounded by family. He was 84 years old. Monte was the beloved son of Robert and Gladys Armstrong and shared a special bond with his twin sister, Montana. He graduated from Whitehall High School in 1958 and was raised in a loving home in Cardwell. Monte grew into a man of character, strength, and values that he carried throughout his life. On May 6, 1959, Monte answered...
Barbara Jane Brown was born on July 3, 1945, in Everett, WA, to Lulla Belle and Howard Hedges. The family moved to Bozeman in 1946. They then moved to the family ranch in Cardwell, MT, where Barbara grew up. Her grade school years were spent as a Cardwell Cougar through eighth grade. Barbara attended Whitehall High School and graduated in 1963. Barbara participated in 4-H, where she showed steers and competed in livestock judging. She competed in the National Finals at the Denver Livestock...
Karen K. Clark, 69, of Butte, Montana, passed away at a local care facility on October 11, 2023. Cremation has been entrusted to Dahl Funeral & Cremation Service of Bozeman. Karen was born on June 30, 1954, in Salinas, California, to Robert and Geneva (Thompson) Rowe. The family soon moved to Reno, Nevada, where Karen was raised. It was in Boulder, Montana, that Karen met and, on December 17, 1983, married Walter Clark. The two would spend the next 40 years together raising a family. Karen was...
