Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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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...
Norma Magee Malia Daly died August 2, 2024, at 94, in her home surrounded by loving family. Norma was born to Charles and Amber Magee in Twin Bridges, Montana. Norma was the bridge child of five. Norma and her family moved to Dillon, Montana. Here, she finished school, graduating from Beaverhead County High School. Norma met the love of her life, Jack Malia, while working in Dillon. They married and lived there until he graduated from Western Montana College, where he received a degree in education. Norma and Jack then moved to Phillipsburg...
Victor John Miller passed away on June 30, 2024, at 73 years old, in Emmett, Idaho, surrounded by family. Victor was born on July 21, 1950, to Verne and Virginia Miller (nee Keimig) in Denver, Colorado. He was the oldest of three children. Throughout his adult life, he enjoyed close relationships with his brother Preston (Barbara) of Santa Fe, New Mexico, and sister Virginia "Gini" Linthicum (Gordon) of Tuscon, Arizona. Victor attended Rose Elementary School in Denver, Colorado. He quickly...
Norma and her family moved to Dillon, MT, where she finished school and graduated from Beaverhead County High School. Norma met the love of her life, Jack Malia, while working in Dillon. They married and lived there until he graduated from Western Montana College, where he received a degree in Education. They then moved to Phillipsburg and welcomed their first daughter, Nora Jean "Jeannie," and then Jackie while living there. Once they moved to Butte a few years later, they established their...
Joan (Joanie) Hill Schifferdecker, 89, of Washington, D.C., passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on July 4, 2024, from complications related to Parkinson's Disease. Joanie was born on February 25, 1935 to Robert Hill (Doc Hill) and Edith Hesli. While born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, she was raised in Whitehall, Montana. Joanie graduated from Whitehall High School in 1952, and subsequently went on to study Music (Voice) at the Boston Conservatory of Music, becoming a member of Pi Kappa...
Alice Jean Kleffner was born November 17, 1942, in Great Falls, Montana, the daughter of Paul and Thelma (Putnam) Kleffner. She grew up on a beautiful ranch south of East Helena, attended St. Ann's school in East Helena, and graduated from Cathedral High School. In the summer of 1961, while working as a secretary at Montana Highway Patrol headquarters, she met the love of her life. On March 3, 1962, she married William Larry Dove. Thus, she began the most important career of her life: that of...
Our beloved husband, dad, grandpa, great-grandpa, and uncle passed away on June 17, 2024. Earl Wayne Nelson was born in Tooele, Utah, on April 12, 1935, to Reed and Bernadene Nelson. He graduated from Tooele High School in 1953. Shortly after graduation, he was diagnosed with Polio and enlisted in the Army to gain strength. After the army, he attended Utah State University and received his Masters in Math. He met the love of his life on a blind date. He married Darlene Church on September 18,...
Samuel Lincoln Jackson, 84, passed away on June 11, 2024, surrounded by his family at Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital after a fall at his home. Sam will be remembered for his deep love for his large family, especially for his dear wife of nearly 64 years, Rita, and an enormous pool of close friends. He truly never met a stranger. Sam was born at home in a rural house near Boulder, MT, to Mary and George Jackson in April 1940, joining Phil, Mary Leila, Alvena, and Arcylle; they moved to...
Bill went home to be with his heavenly father on May 28, 2024, surrounded by his family and friends. Bill was born in Spokane, Washington, to William Louis Frye and Marjorie Ellen Frye. He was preceded in death by his brother, David Kramer; his father, William Frye; his mother, Marjorie Frye; his foster sons, Rex Court and Leo Vish; his brother-in-law, Les Brown; brother-in-law, Fred Stephan; and sister-in-law, Sandy Frye. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl Frye; his children, Darron Frye...
Timothy Louis Welna went to be with the Lord on December 5, 2023. He was born to Marvin and Shirley Welna on November 18, 1952, in Minneapolis, MN, the second oldest child out of five siblings. Tim graduated from Little Falls Senior High in 1971 and got an Associate of Applied Sciences degree in Natural Resources Conservation at the University of Minnesota, Crookston, in 1974. From there, he studied biblical studies at Pillsbury Bible College from 1975 to 1977. Then, he went to Central...
John William Joy went to be with Jesus, surrounded by his family, on May 19, 2024. John was born on July 24, 1942, in Butte, Montana, to John and Ethel Joy. He grew up in Butte and graduated from Butte High School in 1960. There, he met the love of his life, Sue Warren. They were married in Butte in 1964. John attended the University of MT from 1960-1964, graduating from the School of Forestry. He worked summers for the Plains Ranger District on various lookout stations. After graduation, John...
Bonnie “Susie” Hoerauf passed away on April 18, 2024, at 83, in Auburn, Washington. She was born on April 15, 1941, to James P. Shipman and Bonnie B. Shipman in Bozeman, Montana. She married Edwin “Lee” Hoerauf on June 2, 1960, in Virginia City, Montana. They adopted three children, Bren, Steven, and Theresa, residing in Whitehall, Montana. Susie is survived by her adopted daughter, Bren (Hoerauf) Cox, and granddaughters Alexandria Cox, Chandler Cox, and Mackenna Cox. Her adopted daughter, Theresa (Hoerauf) McMillan, granddaughter Tiara Jensen,...
Edna Claire Holmes, 96, daughter and only child of John and Bertha (McComb) Duncan, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away in her sleep peacefully early Sunday morning, May 12, 2024, Mother's Day, on Touchmark Senior Living in Helena, Montana. She was born July 1, 1927, in Big Timber, MT. As a child, Edna attended Montana schools in Big Timber, Livingston, Gardiner, and Thermopolis, WY. In 1944, she and her mom moved to Whitehall. Edna graduated valedictorian from...
