Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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On the evening of Friday, March 21, 2025, Ellen Marie (Berg) Gillespie passed away peacefully in her home. Ellen was born in Butte, Montana on December 8, 1933, to Edwin John and Agnes Filimena (George) Berg. Ellen enjoyed growing up in Butte with her sister Dorothy Jean (Dode), who was 10 months younger than her. She always lamented that she could not pick on Dode during the two months of the year that they were the same age. A highlight of Ellen’s youth was when she and her sister traveled w...
Joanne Merrell passed away peacefully at the age of 91 on March 11, 2025. Born on January 30, 1934, in Whitehall, Montana, she was the youngest of twelve children born to John and Clara Capp. Joanne received her early education in Whitehall and subsequently earned a teaching certificate from Western Montana College in 1955. She began her career as a third-grade teacher in Livingston, Montana. During her college years, Joanne met the love of her life, Francis (Frank) Merrell. They were married...
Laberta June "Bertie" Grasser passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at her home in Whitehall, Montana. She was born on Friday, February 5, 1932, at the family home in Waterloo, Montana, to George and Helen (Crossman) Hunt. Bertie attended schools in Waterloo, Twin Bridges, Whitehall, and Butte. She married Sid Atkins, and they had two daughters, Debbie and Linda, but they later divorced. She married Robert Grasser on April 20, 1957, in Horseshoe Bend, Idaho, and together, they had three more...
Allan James Peterson was born on April 13, 1936, in Butte, Montana, to Vic and Erna (Soderstrom) Peterson. He died on March 11, 2025, at his home in Butte, Montana, in the arms of his loving wife. Allan graduated from Butte High School in 1954. On June 3, 1956, Allan married Beverly Sutey, the love of his life. This coming June, they would have been married for 69 years. He worked as a Substation Operator for the Milwaukee Railroad in East Portal, Montana, Avery, Idaho, and Piedmont, Montana....
Richard L. Saunders Jr. was a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend. A gentle giant with a kind heart, he touched the lives of many with his warmth, wisdom, and unwavering presence. His sun rose in October 1962 and set on March 11, 2025. Richard, a proud long-haul trucker, logged over three million miles on the road, knowing every truck stop and mile marker by heart. Even after leaving the road behind, he could still recall the best routes and exits, always ready to offer guidance to those...
Bryan Scott Gorczynski was born on October 9, 1977, in Cottage Grove, Oregon to Thomas Robert Gorczynski and Barbara Kay Gorczynski. He was supposed to be born at the Birth Center but as the hours of labor continued, they were rushed to the hospital as he had wedged in the birth canal face up. He later in life blamed his Polish nose LOL. True to his life's experiences throughout his life he had a difficult time with entering the world and thereafter. Father God, in His mercy, allowed him to...
Clifford Dean Miller, 76, passed away suddenly on Sunday, February 23, 2025, in Caldwell, Idaho. Dean was born on June 7, 1948, to Homer and Selma Miller in Whitehall, Montana. He went by his middle name, Dean. He was the third oldest child out of seven children. He attended Cardwell Grade School and Whitehall High School, graduating in 1967. He missed one year of high school due to an accidental gunshot wound to his right leg. He suffered from the aftereffects of this gunshot his whole life....
Kermit Hoyenga died in his sleep on February 14, 2025. His son and wife were with him. Kermit was born on May 4, 1934. He was 90 years old. If you would wish to make a donation in his memory, he requested that it go to the Whitehall Museum. It was an important part of his life here in Whitehall....
Mary Lou Klemo, 93, of Butte, Montana, passed away at her home on February 18, 2025, surrounded by family. Mary Lou McCarthy was born in Butte on April 20, 1931, and she remained "Butte Tough" until her final moments. Mary Lou married Jack Klemo of Butte on November 7, 1954, at St Patrick's Catholic Church, and they had six children. She enjoyed being a stay-at-home mother and eventually worked at a local department store in Whitehall, Montana, where she and Jack raised their family. She loved...
Brent Edward Nordlinder passed into the hands of the Lord in the early morning hours of February 16, 2025, with his wife by his side, after a short battle with an aggressive form of brain cancer at his home in Whitehall, Montana. Brent was just shy of his 66th birthday. Born in San Diego, California, on March 12, 1959, he was the youngest of three children, Deborah, Linnea, and Brent, and the only son of Clifford and Jean Nordlinder (nee St. Ives). At age three, the family relocated to Bothell,...
Margaret "Peg" Kathryn Whitesitt, 83, of Stevensville passed away peacefully on January 29, 2025 in Stevensville, MT with her family by her side. She was born, along with her twin brother James "Jim," on June 28, 1941 in Great Falls, MT to Stewart "Bud" & Margaret Moore. She spent her childhood in Whitehall, making many trips back and forth to her grandparents homestead. Peg attended school in Whitehall, where she was active in the band as a cornet player. She graduated in 1959 and then...
In the early morning hours of Sunday, January 19, 2025, Pauline A Gless lost her battle with cancer--Multiple Myeloma-and a vicious bout of shingles. Her faith, family, and homestead/land were paramount to Pauline. She was graciously allowed to die at her home with her dear family--reciting the Lord's Prayer; by her side, her daughter Lisa, her son-in-law Darrell, and her sister Petra. Family and Faith were everything to Pauline. She was born in 1938 and raised in her great-grandparent's log...
Rolland Greggar Amundson, 96, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2025 in Helena, Montana. Rolland was born on November 17, 1928 to Cora Christensen and Ferdinand Amundson in Minneota, Minnesota. Rolland enlisted in the United States Navy in 1945 and served 24 honorable years. Rolland was passionate about motorcycles, firearms, and common-sense living. After retiring from the Navy he became active in motorcross and flat track racing. Rolland also was an incredible marksman and gun enthusiast,...
Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, and sister, Raylene Clara Floyd, 89, of Cheney, Washington, returned to meet her Savior Jesus Christ on January 23, 2025. Born exactly 89 years earlier on January 23, 1936, in Missoula, Montana, Raylene was the daughter of Gail Rodney Zimmerman and Anne Elizabeth (Capp) Zimmerman. She moved to Cheney in 1976, having previously lived in Montana, Colorado, and Alaska, as well as in Ellensburg, Wenatchee, and Walla Walla...
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...
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...
