Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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With the sun shining brightly on the Bull Mountains, a place dear to his heart, Thomas G. Carey, Sr. (Tom) passed into eternal life on February 26, 2022, surrounded by his loving wife of 63 years and all of their children. Born in Helena on December 9, 1928, to Frank and Mary Ellen (Gallagher) Carey, he was the youngest of 12 children. Being raised on the ranch with his best friend and sister Ellie was the basis for the stories of his wonderful childhood we loved to hear. His love for dogs...
Richard “Rich” A. Parks, age 84, of Whitehall, Montana passed away peacefully on February 17, 2022, with his loving wife by his side in their home in Whitehall. Rich was born December 5, 1937; the only boy in a family of five children born to Eldwin and Tennie (Johnson) Parks. He lived in Whitehall, Montana all of his life, only leaving to serve in the Air Force from 1955-1959. He graduated from Whitehall High School. Rich retired from the Golden Sunlight Mine. Rich loved hunting with his buddies and family and told hunting stories that will li...
Jason Edsall gained his wings in the comfort of his home surrounded by the loves of his life on January 19, 2022, after a hard fight against cancer and autoimmune disease. Jason was born on June 6, 1984, to Cliff and Nancy Edsall in Billings, Montana. He was the youngest of three wonderful children. Jason lived in Billings for a short time before the family moved to Whitehall, Montana where he attended elementary through high school, graduating in 2003. As a young boy, he followed in his...
Dennis Ryan passed away at his home in Pattison, Texas on February 6, 2022, at the age of 101 1/2. His funeral will be held at St. Bartholomew's Catholic Church in Katy, Texas on March 4th or March 8th. Burial will be in Whitehall, Montana this summer. He was born on September 30, 1920, in Bonesteel, South Dakota in the family home above the railroad depot where his father was the station agent. He began working as a relief telegrapher for his father in his mid-teens. After graduation, he follow...
Ernest M. Smith passed away at his home in Whitehall, MT of natural causes. He was born to John Charles and Erma Smith of Butte, Montana. He grew up in Butte and attended Butte High School. His mother always took Ernest, his brother Jim Smith, his childhood friend Leo Belanger, and anyone else they could fit in the Jeep to German Gulch where he said he had great memories as a child. To earn money at a young age, he had a paper route to help support his mother. He later married Delone E. (Huber)...
Robert was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He is survived by his wife Alice M. Bowman, children Tambra L. Fike (Bill), Robert L. Bowman Jr. (Irma), and Sidney J. Bowman (Tamara), preceding in death: Anetta R. Hall (September 18, 1960 - September 19, 2016) (Dave). Robert has twenty grandkids and eighteen great-grandkids. Dad, you will be missed by family and brothers and sisters in Christ who had the opportunity to be a part of your life. One day we all will meet again and...
On February 1, 2022, Shelly Kaye Shaw was called home. She reunited with her mother and father, Loren and Cena Shaw, and her brother, Bobby Shaw. Shelly was born in Whitehall on August 12, 1960, joining six other siblings. She leaves behind three brothers, Allen and his wife JoAnn, Garland and his wife Linda, Dennis and his wife Jean; two sisters, Sherry and her husband Larry, and Sandy and her husband Bob; and sister-in-law, Raye Shaw. She leaves nieces and nephews also. Shelly graduated from...
Jason Edsall gained his wings in the comfort of his home surrounded by the loves of his life on January 19, 2022, after a hard fight against cancer and autoimmune disease. Jason was born on June 6, 1984, to Cliff and Nancy Edsall in Billings, Montana. He was the youngest of three wonderful children. Jason lived in Billings for a short time before the family moved to Whitehall, Montana where he attended elementary through high school, graduating in 2003. As a young boy, he followed in his...
Late on Thursday night, January 20, 2022, our dad, Joe Green, unexpectedly passed away at Community Hospital of Anaconda, surrounded by his loving family as the snow fell softly. He was at peace. Our dad grew up on the rough and tough streets of Butte, Montana. He was born to Frank and Dorothy Green in Butte, Montana on November 12, 1953. He was the third in the line of eight siblings. He graduated with the class of 1972 attending both Central and Butte High School. His very first job was...
Linda Kay Wagner, born April 14, 1951, in Havre, Montana to Ken and Lydia Rice, passed away on January 26, 2022, at her home in Whitehall, Montana with her husband Don, her two daughters, and her brother by her side. On June 19th, 1971, Linda married the love of her life, Don Wagner. They spent the first 15 years of their marriage on a little ranch in Arvada, Colorado. During this time, they welcomed two daughters and a son. In 1985 the family moved to Whitehall, Montana, and settled on a...
Chase Johnathon Estabrook along with his brother Brendan Estabrook was killed in the early morning hours of Saturday, January 15, 2022, in Three Forks, Montana. Chase was born Wednesday, December 26, 1990, in Butte, Montana to Roger and Kim (Partelow) Estabrook. Chase grew up in Butte and attended local schools, including Butte High School. He enjoyed all kinds of outdoor activities including hunting, RZR riding, horseback riding, shed antler hunting, camping and fishing. He especially loved...
Brendan Patrick Estabrook, along with his brother Chase Estabrook, was killed in the early morning hours of Saturday, January 15, 2022, in Three Forks, Montana. Brendan was born Tuesday, June 13, 1989, in Butte, Montana to Roger and Kim (Partelow) Estabrook. Brendan attended Butte schools and graduated from Butte High School. He enjoyed all outdoor activities including hunting, fishing, RZR Riding, four-wheeling, horseback riding, shed antler hunting, and camping. He was currently employed at D...
Scott was born in Butte on October 29, 1971, to Jim and Thelma Arkell and was welcomed by his eight siblings to the home in Whitehall that he grew up in. Scott was born with a heart murmur and had his heart valves replaced several years ago. He passed away unexpectedly at his home in Whitehall on January 8; his loving heart finally giving up. As a kid, he spent his days riding his bike around town with his friends. He wrestled in the AAU youth program and wrestled and played football for the...
Roger Siemens of Silver Star MT, passed away on Dec 30, 2021. Roger was out in the hills with a close friend, under the Big Sky, doing what he loved to do when the Lord called him Home. He would not have wanted it any other way. Roger was born in Belmond Iowa in 1939. He graduated from Renwick High School in 1957 and then attended the University of Montana in Missoula where he studied Forestry, Range Management, and Wildlife Biology. In 1960 he married the love of his life, Rita Stafford. Rita...
John William McNeill (Bill) was born in Drumheller, Alberta, Canada on December 6th, 1937 to his parents John H. and Phyllis McNeill. He was the oldest of 5 children. Bill graduated from the University of Montana -Western in Dillon where he met and married Velma Wallace. They had two children, Vanessa and Curtis. He was a teacher in Whitehall for many years, spending his summers as a tour guide at the Lewis & Clark Caverns. Some of his volunteer work over the years included road clean-up at...
Lois Landis passed away on December 16, 2021, after a short illness in Kingman AZ. Lois was born in 1937 in Butte Mt. to Bruce and Faye (Miller) Landis. She attended Cardwell Grade School, Whitehall High School, and Montana State University School of Nursing. She graduated with a BA in nursing and after serving 2 years with the United States Navy she continued her nursing in numerous locations in Montana, Wyoming, and eventually California. Lois had a never-ending desire to learn so after many...
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...
