Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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James "Jim" DeTienne, 69, died peacefully on December 30, 2021, surrounded by loved ones at his home in Clancy, MT after a brave battle with multiple cancers. Jim is survived by his longtime girlfriend, Dayle Perrin, son Jamie (Jaime) DeTienne (via marriage to Debbie Barnes), daughters Cassandra (Dan) Rawson, Kristi Harman, and Jessica DeTienne (via marriage to Doreen Helfert), and seven grandchildren: Christian, Rylen, Landon, Brooklyn, and Mackenzie (children of Jamie) and Mikayla and Kayley...
Judith Marie Turkia Johnson, 71, fell asleep in Jesus on December 29, 2021, surrounded by her loving family after a long battle with cancer. Judy was born to Roy and Helga (Jarvi) Turkia on January 13, 1950. A native of Butte, Montana, the granddaughter of Finnish immigrants who came to work in the Butte mines, she attended Butte elementary and high schools. After graduation, she worked as a bank teller. In 1971 Judy met Bill Johnson at the Raymond Supper Club on Harrison Avenue in Butte. They...
Harry Roy Hixson was born in Bozeman, Montana. Harry lived in Whitehall, Montana where he attended grades 1st through 12th, graduating in 1957. In his younger years, he was in 4-H, showing his cows and sheep in the fairs and winning many ribbons. He attended two years at Northern Montana College in Havre and received a degree in drafting. After college, he married Donna Jean Brisbin on July 4, 1959, in Three Forks, Montana. In October of '59, they said, "We're heading West," where they settled...
Peter (Pete) Glen Brennan slipped quietly back to his Heavenly Father on the morning of Thursday, December 23, 2021. Pete was born on January 30, 1939, in Chicago, Illinois. Shortly after his birth, he and his mother, Helen Maxine Chinn, moved to Montana. They lived in various towns in Montana and also lived in California for a few years. Helen married Patrick Harold Conlin Brennan; he was Pete's step-father. Pete attended and graduated from Whitehall High School. Pete was graciously invited by...
David Howard Meyer passed away peacefully, though unexpectedly, at home in his sleep on December 20, 2021. He was born in 1960 in Dawson, Minnesota, to loving parents: Howard and Betty Meyer. They moved to Minnetonka, MN, where he grew up with three siblings Nancy, Michael, and Linda. After graduating high school, he went on to work several general labor jobs for a variety of companies. However, he really enjoyed climbing water towers, bowling, and working at a Youth Christian Camp with his...
On December 17, 2021, Thomas Michael Seabase of Whitehall, Montana, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, opened his flight plan for Heaven and went to be with Jesus after a short battle with cancer. He was 76 years young. On September 18, 1945, Tom was born in Pöcking, Germany, when his parents and older brother were fleeing war-torn Hungary. A few years later, the family immigrated to the US, and Tom proudly became a citizen in 1962. He married his best friend and...
In memory of Arthur "Archie" Francis Wassberg, who was born February 17, 1938, and died December 18, 2021 at St. James Healthcare in Butte, MT. Archie was born to Arthur Wassberg and Katrine Wassberg (Peck) in Butte, MT. He was raised in Butte and Whitehall. He met his wife, Vicky Wassberg, and they were married June 19, 1965 and started their family. They had three boys together: Arthur Wassberg, James Wassberg, and Douglas Wassberg. In 1971, they moved to Whitehall. Archie served our country...
A funeral service for Joshua Fredrick Ruckdaschel will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, December 23, 2021, at the Gorman Funeral Homes - Converse Chapel in Douglas, Wyoming, with Pastor Bill Williamson of the First Baptist Church officiating. A public visitation will be held before the service from 10 to 11 AM. Immediately following the service, a Celebration of Life reception in Joshua's honor will be held at Cooper's Arena in Douglas. Joshua Fredrick Ruckdaschel was born Thursday, September 30,...
On Monday, December 20, 2021, Sara Preece was reunited with Rickey and Curtis. Sara Preece was born in Dillon, Montana to Kalman and Geraldine Chambers. She grew up in the Whitehall area, attending Cardwell school and then graduating from Whitehall. On July 5, 1969, she married Rickey Preece. They had two sons, Todd and Curtis, whom they raised in Whitehall as well. Her life with Rickey was quite an adventure, to say the least. They enjoyed camping and gatherings with family and friends. Sara's...
Barbara Scott (Adams) Hill, 79, our dear Mom and beautiful Texas belle, went to be with our Lord Jesus and our Dad, on December 2, 2021, in Billings, MT., after several years of challenging health issues, COVID-19 being the final one. She was born on January 15, 1942, in Houston, Texas to Ernest and Louise Adams grew up in River Oaks, was an Allegro Debutante, and attended Saint John's School through high school graduation. She then obtained an Associates of Arts Degree from Bennett College,...
Linda Crane Hicks, age 70, of Cardwell, Montana, died in her home on December 5, 2021. Linda was born in Devils Lake, North Dakota, on June 10, 1951. Linda grew up in Butte, MT with her parents Ray and Pat Crane, four sisters and two brothers. She went on to attend Butte Business College and then started her career as a Dental Assistant. Linda pursued her career in Billings, MT, where she met the love of her life and best friend, Farley Hicks. Linda later moved to Sheridan, MT, where she made...
Gary Frank Malyevac (Jake) passed away suddenly in his home, which was his final wish, on December 12, 2021. Gary was born in Butte, MT, to Frank and Mabel Malyevac. Gary struggled with health issues the past few years, which prevented him in doing what he loved most, working with his hands. His greatest skills were working both with wood and leather. Prior to retirement, Gary worked for the Butte School District as an Industrial Arts Teacher (27 years). For all of the kids that passed through...
Kurt Charles Klemo, born February 24, 1957, in Butte to Jack and Mary Lou (McCarthy) Klemo, passed away unexpectedly at home on November 3, 2021, in Roswell, New Mexico at the age of 64. Kurt worked many years at 400 Penn Plaza and Pioneer Bank in Roswell using his diverse construction and property management skills before retiring in October 2021. Those of us who knew Kurt are aware of his love for hunting and fishing with his family and friends in Montana and New Mexico. He had a big smile,...
Charles William Noe, 78, passed away on Tuesday, November 23, 2021. Son of Arnold Ellison Noe and Florence (Cochran) Noe. Charles was born in Casey County, Kentucky, on April 2, 1943. Charles married the love of his life Barbara Ann Gadd on December 27, 1963 in Milton, Indiana. Charlie was very active in church and ministry for the past 45 years. Charlie loved his wife, his children, grandchildren, his church family, and his friends, but above all else, he loved the Lord Jesus his Savior, his...
Betsey Anne Hallila, of Whitehall, found her angel wings on November 27, 2021, passing quietly and peacefully with her son and daughter by her side. Betsey was born on December 12, 1937, in Winooski, Vermont. She was the youngest of seven children who all grew up in Florida. She married Calvin Hartford; after her divorce, she moved to Montana, where she raised her five children. Betsey was a strong, independent woman who had various jobs in the restaurant business, as a CNA in multiple...
Jerry Beckman was born July 17, 1944, in Wausau, Wisconsin. He went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 11, 2021. He passed at home with his wife Carol by his side. Jerry and Carol married, then moved from Arizona to the little town of Whitehall, which they had fallen in love with. They lived in Whitehall for seven special years before Jerry's passing. Both retired, Jerry enjoyed fishing with his partner Curt at the Ruby and Harrison. Big fish stories were told, but they all got away! A...
In the early morning hours of October 15, 2021, Cory James Casagrande went to be with the Lord surrounded by his loved ones. Cory was born in Sheridan, MT on May 18, 1974 to the late Robert and Danette (Hawkins) Casagrande. He grew up in Whitehall and attended WHS where he participated in football and basketball, was part of many clubs and groups, created lifelong friendships, and graduated with honors in 1992. After graduating, Cory attended Wyoming Technical Institute and earned a certificate...
Mary passed at 76 years old in Whitehall, Montana, surrounded by her daughters. The long-term effects of her brain tumor found and removed in 2008, have finally taken her home to Jesus. She lived longer than the doctors predicted and lived a wonderful life. She was a loving and giving woman who put everyone else in front of herself. God transformed her life and she couldn't help but share His love and grace with those around her. She planted seeds of God's love everywhere she went with her...
Ailene B. Carr was born April 3, 1931 to Aila and Willard Jarvie in Molalla, Oregon. She moved with her family to Red Lodge, Montana where she met her husband, Norman Carr, at a dance in 1945. On June 4, 1947 they married. This was the beginning of a long life dedicated to a loving family and hard work. She passed November 1, 2021. They spent their first six months in Billings where Norman worked. Then they moved to Winnett where they managed the Commercial Hotel. She was in charge of cleaning...
My Ole Man He was a giant, when I was a kid But I was always trying, to do everything he did I still remember, no matter how hard, every lesson he taught me Growing up, just learning how to be like My Ole Man He was a giant, a lion, and father of his pride But as I got older, I became defiant And he made me walk the line He knew, someway, somehow, When to lift me up and when to let me fall Looking back, he always had a plan My Ole Man His hands always callous, his clothes sometimes dusty, My...
Albert Lee Wiersema was born on February 4, 1951, and left us way too soon on Oct 30th, 2021. He grew up on the family vegetable farm where he rather be on the farm then school, therefore he missed more days of school than was allowed and he barely graduated from Grant Park High School in Illinois. Albert married Debra (Cramer) in 1970. The young couple and 3 small daughters moved to Manhattan, Montana to start a new adventure in life, where their son was born and their family was complete....
Donald David Haxby, born on July 25, 1940, went to be with the Lord on October 26, 2021, after a long battle with cancer. He leaves behind his wife Barbara (Bruck) Haxby. They were together for 28 years. Don was the fourth of eleven children and was raised in Whitehall, Montana. After a three-year stint in the Army, he returned to the Whitehall area and logged with his brothers for many years. Even after retirement he always sized up the trees, pointing out to anyone around what tree would be a...
Evelyn Joyce Shaw Zillmer, 85, died April 28, 2021, at Cabinet Peaks Medical Center in Libby. She was born July 17, 1935, in Madison County to Gerald and Leudema Shaw. She attended grade school in Cardwell, Montana and graduated from Whitehall High School in 1953 with a class of 26 students. She played in the school band, was in FHA and was involved with the 4-H Club. Evelyn married Rolf Franz Ernst Zillmer on Jan. 14, 1961, in Los Angeles. She worked as a secretary for a financial company in...
Joseph (Joe) Eugene Edwards passed away surrounded by love on May 25, 2021. A son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, he will forever be remembered for his kind and selfless heart, devotion to his family, and his hardworking spirit. Joe was born the sixth of eight children on August 2, 1933, Whitehall, MT to Robert Ross and Elsie Lillian (Johnston) Edwards. Raised on a farm in Cardwell, MT and graduating from Whitehall High in 1951, he was a Montana boy through...
There are many character traits we can aim for in life. Some happen to be wholesome, while others tend to be unhealthy. One virtue that stands above so many others is faithfulness. A person whose character is marked by faithfulness in multiple areas of life traditionally is deeply admired. Therefore, each of us can strive for such a high mark, like an Olympian pole vaulter continually aiming for higher goals. I believe most people wish to be a better person. Still, biblically speaking, the goal of being a “good” person is misguided. Good is...
