Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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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
On the morning of September 1, 2022, surrounded by her loving children, Betty Ann Strozzi peacefully passed away after a nearly 4-month battle with a debilitating stroke. Betty fought hard to give her children one last gift in those 4 months. That gift was the ability to spend time with her and tell her how much we loved and appreciated her before her passing. Betty Ann, the eldest child of Bessie Held McArthur and Archie McArthur, was born at home on October 21, 1933. She was later to be... Full story
Thomas (Tom) Guy McCarthy passed away on August 25, 2022, at his home in Twin Bridges, Montana. Tom was born in Butte, Montana on February 22, 1962, to John (Jack) and Geraldine (Geri Bird) McCarthy. He was welcomed by brothers (John & Joe) and sisters (Sharon, Sheila, Colleen, and Angie). Soon sister Bonnie joined the family. Tom would say his favorite birthday present was delivered on his 45th birthday, his niece Chelsi Jackleen Lyons. They enjoyed celebrating their special day together. Tom... Full story
Frank Paul Petrik Jr. passed away on August 30, 2022. He was born in 1951 in Boston, Massachusetts to Eva and Frank Petrik Sr.; he was the middle son. He and his siblings grew up in Norwood New Jersey, where he joined the Navy and proudly served in Vietnam as a gunner on river boats. He returned to New Jersey and worked as a mechanic when he met his first wife Anne, and they had their three children. They moved to Livingston in 1983 after Frank fell in love with Montana through his brother Sando... Full story
Wendell David Oliverson, age 82, passed away peacefully at home on August 24, 2022, due to lung cancer. Wendell, AKA Dave, was born in Franklin, ID on May 3, 1940, to Wendell W. Oliverson and Karma Porter. He was raised on an alfalfa farm in Franklin, ID until his parents moved him and his sister Janet Schuh to Alder, MT where Wendell milked 15 cows to help the family run the Alder Rest Home and the Oxbow Cafe. Wendell went to Sheridan High School where he played basketball and participated in... Full story
Vera Jensen was born in Colfax, Washington, March 31, 1929 to Charles and Ivy Watson. She was the youngest of six girls, hence the nickname, Tince. Her family moved from Pullman, WA, to the Fife area near Tacoma where Vera graduated valedictorian of her class. In 1948, she married Lynn Jensen when he returned from the Pacific Theater serving in the Marines. She had great pleasure in sharing family history and stories. Her memory was amazing, the stories were always the same! Lynn and Vera lived... Full story
Our brave Sarah left us Wednesday, August 10, 2022, after a nine-year battle with brain cancer. She died peacefully at home in the arms of her loving family. Sarah was born April 19, 1982, to Leslie and Robert Clark in the hospital in Sheridan, Montana, and grew up on the family ranch in Waterloo, Montana. She grew up riding horses and driving the family's Pinto Belgians. At age 7, she rode her horse from Bannack to Helena for the 3 weeks of the Montana Centennial Wagon Train. Sarah attended... Full story
Robbie Frank Kountz was born in Bozeman, Montana, on May 3, 1965, to Dick and Kristie Kountz. He grew up in Bozeman, graduating from Bozeman High. He grew up in the Gallatin Valley back when life was simpler and his days were spent playing outside, hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, riding horses, and enjoying the great outdoors with his friends and family. His best childhood friend and sister, Kimberly, joined him in many shenanigans and adventures over the years! Rodeo was a family affair for... Full story
William "Bill" Sisk of Whitehall, Montana, passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2022, in Culpeper, Virginia. He was surrounded by family during the last days and hours of his life. Bill was described as a complex man by his cousin, Dyanne. To family and childhood friends, he was Billy. After he met and married beautiful Jayne, he became Bill. To Larry and Leigh, he was Dad and was much loved by them. To his grandchildren, he was Grandpa, to his sister, Dottie, he was baby brother, and to his... Full story
Jeremiah C. Jones, 38, of Evansville, Indiana formerly of Bushnell, Illinois went home to be with his Lord and Savior on July 25, 2022. He was born June 8, 1984, in Evansville, IN to Gordon and Karen (Mathew) Jones. They survive along with two siblings, Jeff (Stephanie) Jones of Evansville, IN and Erin (Adam) Vincent also of Evansville, IN. Jeremiah and his family lived in Whitehall during Jeremiah's early childhood and the start of high school. His father was a pastor for several different...
Kathryn Ann Ingrando, 87, of Davie Florida, passed away Thursday, July 14, 2022, surrounded by her children and their love. Kathryn is survived by her sons Joe, Gregg (Omy), Gary; daughter Cathy; grandchildren Dalton, Kassandra, Dylan, Dominic, and Katharine; and great-granddaughter Leah. Kathryn is preceded in death by her husband Joseph; brother Chuck and parents. Kathryn was born on August 1, 1934, in Butte Montana to Charles and Ann (Lasich) Metully. She grew up on the family ranch on Jefferson Island in Cardwell, Montana. Kathryn (Kay)...
Gayl Elizabeth Fraser, 83, passed peacefully on July 29, 2022, in Butte, MT surrounded by the love of her family, and with a view of her beloved mountains. She leaves behind her three sisters Carol (Mike) Kenyon, Annie Roller, and Kathy (Jim) Brown; her four children Mark (Gail) Edwards, Terry Buhr, and Debbie (E.J.) Clark, and Kim Edwards; as well as many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and treasured friends. Gayl was born at Fort Hamilton, NY on July 11, 1939, and was the...
Gordon and Sharon (Neidt) Payne, longtime residents of Whitehall will be laid to rest in the Payne family plot of the Whitehall Cemetery on August 6th around 10:30 in the morning. Gordon passed away in November 2019, and Sharon followed in December of 2020. Gordon, an Aeronautical Engineer had a long career with NASA, actually starting at Edwards AFB before NASA had even begun. He went on to become the head engineer on the SR-71 Blackbird, X-29A, and lifting body programs. Sharon, originally from Wisdom, MT, raised both their children in...
There will be a memorial service for Mary SeGraves at the First Christian Church in Whitehall on August 13 at 11 AM. Reception will follow, all are welcome....
