Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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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
George Melvin Armstrong, Jr. went to be with His Lord and Savior on November 16, 2022, surrounded by his family who loved him dearly. He was born the second of six children to George and Juanita Armstrong. He went through grade 8 at Cardwell, then graduated from Whitehall High School. While working for the forest service, he started operating the family ranch with his father, who was limited by Multiple Sclerosis. Eventually, he purchased the Cardwell ranch as home. He married Fay E. Reynolds on... Full story
Wayne Jerome Tichenor, passed away on November 4, 2022, at the age of 82. Wayne was born in Glasgow MT on April 9, 1940, to his parents Harold and Doris Tichenor, and was the youngest of four boys: Stan, Clint, and Daryl. Wayne was a wonderful man who did many great things throughout his lifetime. He was a “Jack of all trades” and if Wayne couldn’t fix it no one could. He had several jobs that were meaningful and stories aplenty with all of them. Wayne started out printing which was his prima... Full story
Max Lee Amberson, 89, of Bozeman, passed away on November 6, 2022. Max was the sixth of seven children for Howard and Belle (Carpenter) Amberson. He was born on January 29, 1933. Max grew up in Gallatin Gateway, MT where he learned to love hunting, fishing, gardening with his mother, and playing basketball. He worked on the Flying D Ranch as a young man and learned what it took to be a true cowboy. Max attended MSU from 1951 -1955. He played basketball for his beloved Bobcats, majored in Agricul... Full story
Ronald "Ron" Clive Curdy, 85, of Hamilton, Montana, passed away in his home on November 4, 2022. Ron was born September 12, 1937, to Robert "Bill" William Curdy and Mabel Emma Camp Curdy in Livingston, Montana. He was the second of three siblings having an older brother, Richard "Dick" Robert, and later a younger sister, Alice Jeanette. Ron lived and attended school in Livingston, MT until the 6th grade when his family moved to Whitehall, MT, where Ron graduated Highschool in 1956. He later... Full story
Daniel Thomas Volz passed away on October 27th, 2022 surrounded by family at the age of 54 after a courageous battle with cancer. Even in his final week of life, Dan continued to display his kind-hearted and joking nature, delighting his family with small jokes and pranks from his recliner. He will always be remembered for his kind-hearted nature; strong work ethic; love of family, cooking, eating and chatting with everyone he meets. Dan was born in Deckerville, Michigan on April 23, 1968. He... Full story
Robert John Powell of Cardwell, Montana met His Savior Jesus Christ, on September 27, 2022. Bob was born February 11, 1941, in Whitehall, Montana, to Donald and Alys (Hay) Powell. He had an older brother, Richard, who passed February 26, 2020. Bob is survived by his sister Coral Lowry and brother William Powell. Bob married Glenda Hinson from Phoenix, Arizona and they ranched in Cardwell. Bob came to know Jesus Christ as his personal savior through the ministry of Cardwell Community Church. In... Full story
Roy E. Millegan was born in Helena, Montana on August 16th, 1926 to James Roy Millegan and Effie (Lidolph) Millegan, growing up on a part of the homestead his grandfather Wallace and Martha Millegan established in the 1860s. They were noted Montana pioneers having come to Bannack in the 1860s gold rush. Survivors include his wife, Vera; son, Roy E. Millegan Jr. of Las Vegas (wife/partner Dorothy Pitman) stepdaughter Barbara Peterson of Las Vegas and stepson, Daniel Glover (wife Dorothy) also of... Full story
Timothy Michael Minteer of Pullman, Washington left us to return to his heavenly father on the night of October 2, 2022. Tim was devoted to his faith and through this, he was a loving and committed husband, father, grandfather, engineer, musician, and prospector. Tim was born November 6, 1961, in Sewickley, Pennsylvania to Robert and Sylvia (Lonnquist) Minteer. He had a brother, Michael, who passed before he was born and his father passed on when he was two years old. His mother remarried Frank... Full story
Lance Martin Bullock, 62, of the Boulder Valley, passed away peacefully in his sleep on 5 October 2022 in Rankin, Texas. Lance was born in Butte to Sharon and Hap Bullock and raised in Basin, Montana. Lance grew up with his older sister Kathy, younger sister Micki, and youngest brother Chris. Buster Bullock is their kid (cousin) brother. As a teen, he loved spending his time hunting and working on anything mechanical he could get his hands on. As he got older, these passions turned into his career as a third-generation miner, reclamation... Full story
Charles "Charlie" George Miller, age 70, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, September 25, 2022, in his home in Whitehall, Montana. Charlie was born on April 20, 1952, in Kingston, New York, to the late Thomas H. and Ethel J. (Hasbrouck) Miller. He was the middle child of three children. The family resided in South Amboy, New Jersey, until he was seven years old and then moved back to New Paltz, NY, where he resided until his retirement in 2006. Charlie attended elementary... Full story
Doug Ohren was born on August 27, 1971, in Oregon to Richard and Norma (Thorsen) Ohren. When he was just small, the family moved to Montana where they finally made Whitehall their home. Doug graduated from Whitehall High School where he was an accomplished athlete. Following high school, he began working with his dad doing construction and later moved to Twin Bridges to work on the ranch as a hunting guide. It was there that he met and lived with Bonnie Klose. Together they had one child, who...
Don Arkell of Clancy, Montana, age 68, passed away Saturday, September 3, 2022, after an eight-year battle with cancer. He was born on November 26, 1953, the son of the late James and Thelma (Mannix) Arkell. Don is survived by his loving wife Connie, son BJ (Kelly), daughter Shawn (Chester), stepsons Dan (Krista) and Jake (Olivia) McEachern; grandchildren Rylan and Ruthie McEachern; brothers (Vince, Roy, Ray, Ed) and sisters (Ava, Ruby, Sharon); numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and countless... Full story
