Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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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...
Dylen Carter Mead, 29 of Whitehall, MT left us on October 21, 2021. Dylen was born in Ft. Collins, CO to Rick and Sherre Mead on May 24, 1992. Dylen loved to play and watch sports, receiving many awards in Football and Basketball. After graduation in 2010, he spent some time in Seattle, WA, then in Southern California, eventually making his way back home to Whitehall, where he could hike, snowboard and just hang out with his friends. He is survived by his parents, Rick and Sherre Mead, his brother Suede Mead, his grandparents Dick and Mary Lou... Full story
Glenn Kirkpatrick, 85, of Whitehall, Montana passed away on October 6, 2021, at St. James Hospital in Butte, Montana. He was born in Ten Sleep, Wyoming in 1936 to parents Mary and Harold Kirkpatrick, and had three half-siblings: Dallas, Eddie & Mary Jane, all who preceded him in death. Glenn is survived by his wonderful wife Lois of nearly 65 years (November 12, 1956, in Cody, WY), and three children: Harold (husband George Robles and their son Emilio Robles-Kirkpatrick), Dean, and Wylea. Glenn... Full story
"My life spanned from the Model-T to the Tesla" was one of his favorite sayings. Junior was born in Waterloo (where he lived his entire life) to Otto and Sophia Bausch, the youngest of eight siblings. He was married to Mildred Wucetich Bausch for 67 years. Through this union three children were born: Mike (Cathy) Bausch, Lori (Carter) Butori and Mark (Denise) Bausch. Grandchildren are Whitney (Mary) Bausch, Cole (Bryann) Bausch, Kallie (Tom) Nerlin, Kaleb Bausch, Megan Bausch, Dale (Danni)... Full story
Donald Charles Kravik was born on October 7, 1931 to parents Emil and Lila (Ubben) Kravik, of Marietta, Minnesota. He attended school near his parents home. Donald joined the US Army on July 5, 1952 as a heavy equipment operator in Alaska. He was honorably discharged on March 5, 1954. After his discharge, he returned to the family farm. Donald was united in marriage to Nancy Radford. To this union, 4 children were born namely; LaVonne, Lynn, Linda, and Larry. Donald continued to farm near...
Mary Elizabeth SeGraves died peacefully in her sleep surrounded by loved ones at home on the morning of September 11, 2021. Mary was born to William and Mary (Walker) Hashley on November 20, 1927 in Hudson, Michigan. Mary graduated from Adrian College, MI, with a teaching degree in 1949. On April 24, 1949 she married William "Paul" SeGraves while he was on furlough from Japan with the Air Force. Their only daughter, Sandra, was born in Japan in 1951. After an honorable discharge, they moved...
Cory J. Casagrande, age 47, of Helena and formerly of Whitehall died October 15, 2021. Funeral services will be held at a future date to be announced. K&L Mortuaries of Whitehall is assisting with arrangements....
On October 11, 2021, after a prolonged battle with mixed dementia, our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister-in-law, aunt, and dearest friend, Donna Mae Gornick, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at the Tobacco Root Mountain Care Center in Sheridan, MT. Donna was born in Kalispell, MT on March 31, 1937 to Elmer Scott Buck and Mary Opal Buck. Within the next few years, she became a big sister to her brother, Dick, and sister, Carol. At the age of five, Donna's...
Our loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, Judy Marie Wilson, passed away at the age of 73 at her daughter's home in Bozeman on October 2nd after an extended illness. Judy was born in Butte on March 9th, 1948 to Gordon and Marie Huffer. She attended Whittier Elementary in Butte before moving to Great Falls, Pocatello, and finally Spokane where she graduated in 1966 from Shadle Park High School. Growing up, her fondest memories were riding in the saddle with her beloved father, spendin...
Dale was born in Billings, Montana on December 10, 1939, to Bub and Marie Gibson. He was the oldest of three sons; Ron is in New Mexico and Gene is in Bozeman. Dale married Alberta Cowles in June 1961. They were blessed with two sons: Shane and Shawn. Dale and Alberta later divorced. In August 1975 Dale and Kathleen Kraft were married. They moved to Whitehall in 1982 and lived here since. Dale worked for Farmer's Home Administration for thirty years and then retired. He helped rancher/farmer...
Gloria Jean Warren (age 66) passed away on Friday, October 1st, 2021, after a courageous and short battle with cancer. When she passed, she was at her home with her beloved husband of 30 years by her side. She would not have had it any other way. Gloria was born on December 17, 1954, in Youngstown, Ohio to Gordon and Edith Dutch (both deceased). She owned and operated a small independent pet store for many years before retiring and moving to Montana. Living in the mountains was a lifelong dream...
Our beloved Goose left his gaggle here on Earth October 6, 2021, to join his heavenly flock of family and friends. Goose was born August 15, 1945, in Whitehall, MT to Loren and Cena Shaw. Goose graduated from Whitehall High School in 1964 and was drafted by the Army, where he served in Vietnam for two years. Following his service in the Army, Goose worked for the Bureau of Reclamation, the Northern Pacific Railroad, Forest Service, and finally the Golden Sunlight Mine where he retired after 26 y...
On Friday, September 24, 2021, Sharon Lea Rhine Wardlow was peacefully reunited with her late husband Francis "Happy" Wardlow, Sr. Remarkably, on this day 54 years earlier, Happy and Sharon vowed their lives to one another until death did they part. It is now in death that they live lovingly together once again. They shared five beautiful children: Brenda Sue, Kathy, Angela, Debbie and Francis "Guy" Wardlow, Jr. Sharon was an accomplished mother and adopted many others as her own, a grandmother...
Regina "Jeannie" Melton Given, of Silver Star Montana, passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2021, after battling Alzheimer's for many years. Jeannie was born in Dillon Montana on May 21, 1931. She will be best remembered as being a sweet and kind person. She was very active and performed as the "Fair Manager" at Madison County Fairgrounds for many years. She organized and ran many flea markets, yard sales and numerous events throughout the Ruby and Jefferson Valleys. She was an avid pianist....
WILSON – Judy Marie Wilson, age 73, of Butte, Montana, passed away on October 2, 2021. Services will be held on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at a location and time to be determined. Please refer to www.buttefuneralhome.com or the Montana Standard on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 for service details. Please visit www.buttefuneralhome.com to offer the family a condolence or share a memory of Judy. Axelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been privileged to care for Judy and her family....
The world lost a wonderful human being in the early hours of September 5, 2021, when Bonnie Jean Chadwick (71) passed away as the result of a fall, surrounded by family and friends. Bonnie was born in Akron CO on April 30, 1950, to Donnis (Lanning) and Elsworth Chadwick and attended high school in Golden, Colorado. Bonnie's life was filled with challenges due to an injury at age 29 that left her a paraplegic. She lived the remaining 42 years of her life in a wheelchair but never let that stop...
John James “Jack” Smith of Whitehall passed away Wednesday, September 15th, 2021 with family in Butte. Jack was born on February 2nd, 1930 in Whitehall, to Albert H. and Edith (Hopper) Smith. Jack grew up on the family farm just south of town, with his six siblings and attended Whitehall schools. His school days and childhood were cut short when his mother left their home in his late elementary years. He had to quit school and stayed home to help his father and older brothers run their dairy, wh...
Christopher Michael Reed, 30, of Sarasota, Florida passed away September 2, 2021. Chris was born in San Bernardino, California on April 12, 1991 to Shirley Hanley and Michael Sudreth and was later adopted by Terry and Kitty Reed at the age of eight. Chris grew up in Whitehall, Montana where he played sports, spent summer days fishing with his brothers, and goofing off with his friends. Although he was faced with many physical challenges in his life, he took on each one with determination and...
Julianna Francis (Kessler) Ridder passed away on Thursday Sept. 9, 2021. She was born on April 16, 1933, at the farm home of George and Frances (Berning) Kessler. She was one of eight children. Julie attended Elementary School in Marienthal, KS and went to High School in Leoti, KS. After graduating she worked as a nurse’s aide at St. Catherine’s Hospital in Garden City, KS. She then went to work in a dime store until her brother entered the Navy. Julie then returned home to help her dad with the farm. Julie married Norman Ridder, who had onl...
Catherine Ellerton, 80, passed away on August 26, 2021 in her home in Overton, NV. Catherine was born on August 7, 1941 in Whitehall, MT to John Morton and Teresa Zimmerman. Catherine had a talent for music, which showed at an early age. In grade school, she participated in a singing contest in Butte, MT, singing “Someday My Prince Will Come.” She won first place and she got to sing the song on the local radio station. She practiced the piano, and played in the school band. She and her sister would take dance lessons. Costumes at that time wer...
Eileen "Ike" (Pierce) Foust, painter and wildlife artist died on August 29th, 2021, at the VA Medical Center in Helena, Montana from complications of a rare neuromuscular disease. Most knew her by the name "Ike,'' a nickname bestowed upon her by a high school art teacher. Ike is survived by her husband, Timothy Foust, daughter Shawna (Foust) Amidon, sons Dedrick and Joshua Selensky. Also, survived by her mother Barbara Peters, and siblings Ronald (Susan) Pierce, Robert (Sue) Pierce, Randy...
Leona Buyan passed on September 1, 2021 with loving family by her side. Leona was born on January 24, 1927 in Whitehall to Italian immigrants Guy and Lucille (Rinaldi), George. Leona grew up on the family ranch at Waterloo with her parents and four siblings, Guy George, Gloria Broskle, Olive Smith and Rose Shoemaeker. Leona had many fond memories with her siblings while growing up. The George family would sell turkeys, chickens, cream, butter and milk in Butte and the surrounding area. They woul...
