Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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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...
Davonna Renee Ryan (Vonna) passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, May 18, 2024. She is survived by her husband, Jody Ryan, and the three lights of her life, Jacob Ryan (16), Noah Ryan (14), and Carley Ryan (12). Other loved ones include Davonna's mother, Neva Joy Baird (Haughton, LA), sister Tammy Sadler, and family (Brian, Hunter, and Autumn) of Doyline, LA; Jody's parents Joe and Cheryl Ryan of Whitehall, MT; Jay and Karen Ryan and family (Sierra and Jace) of Casper,...
Lori Strozzi, 59, of Whitehall, passed away on May 4th, 2024, in the presence of her family following a brief and rare illness. Lori was born in Seattle, WA, on September 29, 1964, to parents Curt and Carole Newby. The oldest of three children (siblings Jeri Eason and John Newby), the family moved between Havre, Cheyenne, WY, Zurich/Chinook area, and Whitehall in her early years. They settled in Whitehall in 1980 and it was then she met her husband, Rick Strozzi. They soon married on August 15,...
Eula Dunagan departed from this world peacefully on May 8, 2024, in Butte, Montana, leaving behind a legacy of grace and love that will endure in the hearts of those who knew her. She is now in the loving arms of her heavenly father, joining Charles Dunagan, her husband of 54 years, who passed in 2004. She is survived by her children, Charles Dunagan (wife, Viki), Denise Stevens (husband, Rodney), and Mary Kay Cornwall. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Tara Olson, Shawn Dunagan, Kirk...
Memorial Services for HANK KING will be held Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at 2 PM at the Whitehall Assembly of God Church (6 E First St.) A potluck will follow (please, no pork or shellfish dishes)....
Larry Joseph Weidinger departed this world for a "Better Place" on Wednesday, May 08, 2024, at the age of 89. Larry was born on December 12, 1934, to parents Joseph Weidinger and Lois (Jones) Weidinger in Billings, Montana. The family farmed near Pompeys Pillar, Montana, and Larry was the oldest of nine children. During his early years, Larry's family also lived in/near Fromberg, and Larry graduated from high school in Edgar, Montana. About a year later, Larry joined the United States Marine...
Louis Edwin Maack peacefully joined the Lord and his beloved wife on the morning of May 7th, 2024. Born in Albion Township, North Dakota, on November 4th, 1925, he was the 12th of 13 children born to Christian and Ida (Steffen) Maack. Louis embarked on a motorcycle journey to Pony, MT, to visit his older siblings, where he resided for a year before returning to North Dakota to attend a vocational school specializing in welding. Louis relocated to the West Coast during WWII, joining his sister...
On May 6th, 2024, Marigail Anne Schreiner gained her wings after battling health issues in Helena, Montana. Marigail was born on April 16, 1949, in Livingston, Montana, to Ethel and Clyde Prewett. She grew up in the Swan and graduated from Hellgate High School in Missoula, Montana, in 1967. She was the middle child of three. She started her family in 1973 with the birth of her daughter Angel. In 1976, she had her second child, Joe. She strived daily to provide and raise her children as a single...
Patricia "Pat" Marzetta, 88, of Black Eagle, passed away on Friday, February 9, 2024. A memorial service was held on February 23, 2024, at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel. Pat was born on November 16, 1935, in Sheridan, Montana. She lived in Whitehall, Montana, until she graduated from high school and moved to Sacramento, California, with her sister in 1954. That same year, she went to work for the state. She moved from California to Great Falls in 1956 and worked as a typist for the Anaconda Com...
Nathan Kirk Galbreath was born in Great Falls, Montana, to Bruce and Kathy Galbreath in 1975. He passed away in Whitehall, Montana, on April 23, 2024. Nathan graduated from Three Forks High School and held a Welding degree from the University of Montana. Nathan was skilled in numerous disciplines, such as mechanics, heavy equipment, and woodworking. He possessed a CDL and was employed across Montana and the western U.S., most recently with Riverside Construction as a heavy equipment operator....
Karen Marie Austin (Stone) passed away at home in Whitehall, Montana, on May 3, 2024, at the age of 71 after a hard-fought battle against cancer. Karen was born in Burlington, Vermont, on September 18, 1952, to Mary Charbonneau Stone (Pollender) and Joseph Stone. She graduated from Vergennes Union High School in Vergennes, Vermont, in 1970, after which she worked at Simmonds Precision in Vergennes. She met and later married Lionel Austin in April 1972. Karen and Lionel bought the Plainfield Serv...
Rose passed away peacefully in the late afternoon of April 27, 2024, at her home of 80+ years in Corbin, MT, due to health issues. She was born on April 23, 1940, to William and Maxine (Tax) Bridges. Here, she joined big sister Eleanor (Pic); the two did everything together until Pic's untimely death at 10 years of age. She attended grade school at Clancy Elementary and graduated from Jefferson County High School in Boulder in 1958. She worked for the State of Montana in the Legislature for a...
Harley Granville Yarnell III passed away on February 28, 2024, from complications from a hip fracture. Harley was born on January 28, 1943. He was living in Sheridan, Montana, at the time of his hip fracture. Harley was a member of the Twin Bridges congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses and enjoyed attending meetings via Zoom. Harley worked as a trucker and also spent time working on and building trails for the U.S. Forest Service. Harley loved Jehovah’s creation and enjoyed painting landscape scenes. Harley lived off-grid for many years in the...
June Marie Nagel, of Butte, Montana, passed away on April 15, 2024. June was born on March 15, 1945, and was 79. June was a proud member of saddle clubs and an O-Mok-See rider. She participated in hunting camps and was the camp cook. June had a horse motel, enjoyed driving a pilot car for oversized loads, and was a beloved school bus driver. She was a free spirit who will now run with the horses. June was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Myron Nagel, who passed away on March 10, 2018,...
Mark was born February 18, 1961, in Butte, Montana, to Eugene H. and Sharon A. Crain. He grew up in Butte and Whitehall surrounded by cars and heavy equipment - his father was a mechanic and fabricator. This led to his love of cars. He was also extremely creative and artistic. Most of his life was spent pursuing ways to utilize his talents. He was a talented airbrush artist doing everything from paintings and signage to customizing car paint jobs. He also dabbled in the remodeling of homes as...
On March 30, 2024, Sue's spirit took flight after an extended illness. She was born July 11, 1947, to Ralph (Speed) and Lee Simons in Townsend, Montana. They would bring her home to a big sister, Judi. The girls enjoyed living down the street from their grandparents; Sue occasionally snuck away to Grandma when she didn't care for the babysitter. Later, the Simons family moved to Boulder, Montana, where Sue became a reluctant big sister to Nita and Marty. She attended school in Boulder,...
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Bonnie Hoerauf of Auburn, Washington, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Bonnie left this world on April 18, 2024 at the age of 83, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. As Bonnie departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of our hearts. Though Bonnie may no longer walk beside us, her...
