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Hildegard Antretter “Hilde” Lambrecht passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at St. James Healthcare in Butte, Montana. Hilde was born Wednesday, November 20, 1929, in Sollhuben, Bavaria Germany to Peter and Wallburger Antretter. She grew up in Germany during WWII and was blessed to come to the United States in December of 1949, sponsored by her Aunt Mary Eastwood from Billings, Montana. Hilde arrived at Ellis Island, New York after sailing from LeHavre, France on the Ile De France ship. Her name is forever engraved on the American Immigrant Wal... Full story
Jessie May Todd, 89, formally of Three Forks, died at Highgate Senior Living Center in Bozeman on March 26, 2023. She was born September 6, 1933, at the family ranch near Whitehall, Montana, the daughter of Goodlet and Lulla Rogers. She attended grades 1-5 in Whitehall. The family moved to the Summit Valley between Cardwell and Harrison, Montana, where she graduated from the 8th grade at Cardwell School. In 1951, she graduated from Whitehall High School. During the summers and many weekends,...
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Pamela Todd on March 2, 2023. Pamela was born on March 12, 1960, and was the beloved daughter of David Lee Todd Sr. She was also survived by her siblings David, Kimberly, and Cheryl. Pamela was a kind and compassionate person. and had a gift for helping others. Pamela’s family would like to express their gratitude for the outpouring of love and support during this difficult time. They ask that you keep them in your thoughts and prayers as they mourn the loss of their beloved sister and d...
OWEN DAVID SHANK St. Patty's Day 2023 dawned bright and clear. For a change, the ever-present wind was fairly calm as well. This was also the day my dad, Owen David Shank (who went by David) decided to finally leave this present life. Some would say that he graduated to the heavenly realms. Along with my mother, his wife of almost 60 years, Dad had recently moved to Winter Garden, Florida, roughly six months ago. One of my sisters and her husband converted one end of their house into a kind of...
William (Bill) Russell Beam joined his daughters in heaven, on Tuesday, February 23, 2023. Bill was born in Willow Creek, Montana, on April 25, 1935, to Sara "Daisy" and Raymond Beam, the eighth of eight children. He started school in Cardwell and graduated from Bozeman high school. He was a cowboy when he married Darlene Olive McLaughlin on June 6, 1954. Bill soon joined the Elevator Constructors Union and proudly worked for Otis for thirty years. He retired at Mammoth Montana and then worked a...
David Uno Soderberg, age 88, of Whitehall, Montana left his earthly home Sunday, February 26, 2023, and entered his heavenly eternal home. David was born in Seattle, Washington on September 14, 1934, to Uno and Frances Soderberg. David attended school in Stanwood, Washington, and graduated from Twin City High school in 1952. He later attended Seattle Pacific University where he met Darlene Martin. They were married and blessed with three daughters: Debbi, Denise, and Deanne. (Please note all...
Brigadier General Ret. Robert K. Lytle passed away and went home to be with our Lord after a difficult battle with cancer on Tuesday, 21 Feb. 2023. Born in Columbia, South Carolina in 1960; he would pursue a prolific Military career after graduating from the Citadel Military College of South Carolina, class of 1982, and was commissioned as an active duty Officer in the U.S. Army. In May 1985 He married the love of his life, Jana Lurska, the daughter of political asylum seekers from former Czecho... Full story
Richard (Dick) J. Brown, went home to be with the Lord on February 18, 2023, surrounded by his family, after a long illness. He was born on September 27, 1939, in Malta, Montana to Bert and Corrine (Ward) Brown. He lived in Malta, Montana working as a cowboy. In 1965 he moved to Butte, Montana where started a 30-year career working at Stauffer Chemical. He married Rachel Lane and raised eight children: Malinda, Victoria, Sheila, Donnie, Tammie, Alan, Joe, and John. After retiring from Stauffer... Full story
Julia Belle "Judy" passed away on February 9, 2023, from natural causes. She was born July 21, 1929, at home in Pleasant Valley, south of Whitehall, to William and Myrtle Gillespie. Arriving two years after the death of her brother Donald, she joined her older brother, Raymond. She was raised to be a typical ranch girl, helping with all aspects of that life. Judy could milk a cow, drive a team of horses, sew her own clothes, and cook or can food. She attended school in Whitehall, played... Full story
Ada Hanson of Whitehall, Montana born to Lyman and Phoebe Parrish in Deep Creek/Tridell, Utah February 20, 1932, and named Ada Fae Parrish, passed from this life on January 17, 2023. Ada was the eighth of ten children growing up in a very small house and a camp wagon, without electricity or running water. At the age of four, the family ran out of coal due to a harsh winter storm and nearly froze to death. Ada attended a one-room schoolhouse and traveled by horse and buggy during the early years... Full story
Melitta Nagel went home to be with her Lord and Savior, peacefully in her sleep from natural causes, on January 18, 2023. Melitta was born in Springfield, Ukraine on May 20, 1924. She was one of 12 children. Melitta was of German descent living in a German village in Ukraine. Melitta, her husband Edmund, and their two-year-old son "Ron" emigrated to the United States in 1953, through the sponsorship of her dear Uncle Alex Wesch. Uncle Alex played a very important part in sponsoring all of her... Full story
Donald Dale Hyyppa passed away in the early morning hours of January 20, 2023, in Miles City, Montana. Don was born December 12, 1940, at 12:30 PM in Whitehall, Montana, to Barbara (Kjelstrup) Hyyppa and Kalervo Hyyppa, the eldest of three children. He spent all of his childhood in Whitehall and graduated from Whitehall High in 1959. In 1958, Don started working at the Lewis and Clark Caverns for the summer. Many of his coworkers there became great friends for life. Following high school, he... Full story
Born in Polson on February 9, 1949, to Clinton and Mabel Reum of St. Ignatius, Norman Dale Reum passed away in Butte, Montana, and went to be with our Lord on January 18, 2023. Norm graduated high school in St. Ignatius in 1967 and attended the University of Montana where he studied business. Norm took that knowledge back to the ranch. He spent his life working as a cow whisperer, carefully bringing each baby into the world to the sound of the radio playing in the background. His working ranch...
Robert C "Bob" Nevin, 84 yrs. old, passed away on January 24, 2023, of natural causes. He passed away in his home surrounded by his wife and daughters. Bob was born and raised in Big Timber, MT. In 1958, Bob married Barbara Reed and they just shared their 64th wedding anniversary in December. Bob's birthday was five days prior to his passing and he and his family had a great day together. He was all smiles and laughter and it was a wonderful day for all. Bob and Barbara have been residents in th... Full story
Surrounded by his family, Loren Steven Willet passed away on January 8th, 2023, at the age of 66 after a courageous and hard-fought battle with cancer. Loren was born July 16th, 1956, to Harvey and Leona Willet. Loren grew up in Washington, but after a short stint in the Marine Corps as a young man, he moved to Montana, which he called home. Loren was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing, hunting, and trapping with his long-time hunting buddy, Ren Beyer. One of Loren's favorite things to do w... Full story
Mary Katherine "Patty" Strozzi passed away from natural causes on December 26, 2022. Patty was born in Lisbon, ND on October 22, 1928. Her family moved to Whitehall, MT in 1938 and she went through the Whitehall schools. She married Joe Strozzi on October 18, 1946, and they lived in Whitehall on one of the Strozzi ranches. They moved into Whitehall in 1955 where they owned a Standard Oil gas station and in 1960 the family moved to Bozeman and started a trailer court. Patty worked for the... Full story
It is with deep and heartfelt sorrow we announce the passing of Amy DuBois - beloved daughter, mother, and nurse. She passed in Rexburg, Idaho on January 1, 2023. Amy was born in Butte, Montana to Bill and Patricia Rauch on March 20, 1978. She attended Butte schools and became an RN after graduating from Montana Tech. She married Rickie DuBois and they had two sons, Chase and Jamus, whom she adored. She and Rickie later divorced; she recently became engaged to Mark Knutsen. She loved nursing... Full story
On December 28th, 2022, Loren Allen Shaw Jr. passed away at the age of 80 with his wife, daughter, and granddaughter by his side. Allen, as he was known to family and friends, was born December 2nd, 1942 in Jefferson Island, Montana to Cena and Loren Shaw Sr. Allen died from complications as a result of Covid. He spent most of the last decade with dementia, spending his time in Arizona with family. Allen retired in 2012 after spending many years in the agricultural feed industry throughout the... Full story
Claire Best passed away on January 4, 2023, at the Open Arms Eldercare facility in Belgrade, Montana, where she had lived for the past three years. Claire Best was born in Whitehall Montana, on June 17, 1937, to J. Peter and Helen (Reel) Jackson. She grew up in Pony, MT, and on the Jackson Ranch in Norris, MT with her siblings Bette (Jackson) Ballbach, Barb (Jackson) Malone, and Steve Jackson. They survive her. She graduated from Harrison Highschool in 1955. While in Nurses Training at Montana S... Full story
On December 7, 2022, Richard Joe Hollamon left his beloved wife and family to be with his Lord and Savior. Richard was born on December 1st, 1942 in Drain, Oregon to Joseph and Lois (MacDonald) Hollamon. Richard was the second oldest of nine children. He attended school in Oakland, OR where he excelled in sports and academics. It was at Oakland High School where he met the love of his life, Joyce (Terry). Richard and Joyce were married on June 8th, 1963. They then headed to Toketee, Oregon where... Full story
Beverly Smith passed away peacefully on November 17, 2022, at Barrett Hospital. She was born Beverly Elaine Parks on April 16, 1928, to Eldwin and Tennie Parks in Shelley, Idaho, and lived briefly in Rigby, Idaho before the family relocated to Whitehall, Montana. There she grew up the second of five children. She drove a team of horses helping her father in the hayfield amongst other chores aside from school. During high school, she and a few friends often skipped class and took the train to... Full story
Julian was born on April 5, 1926, to Hugh Weston and Helen May Norville in Grand Rapids, North Dakota. They lived in Larimore, North Dakota and then in Lodgegrass, Montana, for a number of years before moving to Waterloo, Montana. Julian attended high school in Whitehall, Montana. After graduation, he studied mechanical engineering for two years at MSU before moving to Cardwell, Montana, in 1949, to pursue what he really wanted to do – ranching. To pay for the ranch and improvements, Julian t... Full story
Robert (Bob) Sims passed away on December 1, 2022. He is survived by Connie, his wife of 57 years, his daughter Marlene Welch, his son-in-law Cory Welch, and grandson Caleb. Bob was born July 13, 1947. His family moved to Florida in 1955, and he later attended the University of Florida, earning a Master's of Engineering in 1965. Bob worked at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft for nearly 30 years and was involved in multiple aerospace and defense projects throughout his career. Bob was outstanding in his... Full story
Ann Gillis Hanson, 85, of Whitehall, MT passed away on November 30, 2022. Ann was born on December 11, 1936, to Hugh "Bud" and Mary Powers Gillis in Missoula, MT. She attended the Immaculate Conception grade school and graduated from Butte High in 1954. She went on to San Jose State University and earned a degree in elementary education. Ann was a member of Gamma Phi Beta sorority. Her career in teaching elementary school in Butte spanned three decades. A lifelong Catholic, Arm was active in parish activities. She was an avid bridge player... Full story
Tommy (Tom) James Poston, 79 of Council Grove, Kansas passed away November 9, 2022, at Brookdale Shawnee Alzheimer & Dementia Care Center in Shawnee, Kansas. Tom was born to James and Vivian Poston on October 14, 1943, in Morenci, Arizona. Tom graduated from Whitehall High School in Whitehall, Montana. Upon graduation, Tom was drafted into the U.S. Army serving a tour of duty in Vietnam. Tom and Lynda Dains were married shortly after he returned from overseas. They had two daughters. Tom... Full story