Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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Joseph "Joe" Wucetich, 80, of Oakes, ND passed away at his home on January 22, 2021. Joe was born on January 21, 1941 in Whitehall, MT to Thomas and Lilly (Klasna) Wucetich. He attended school in Whitehall and graduated from Whitehall High School where he was a standout athlete in football, basketball and track. He went on to college in Bozeman, MT where he continued to play football for 2 years. Joe took a job with the Bureau of Reclamation, which took him to numerous parts of the country. Whil...
To those reading this obituary, whether you were a student of Dan's, a Reum-Aide at school getting out of study hall, whether he was your coach, your mentor, your administrator, co-worker, or your friend. Whether Dan was your uncle, your cousin or your brother, whether he was your father, your Grandpa or your great- Grandpa, no matter what Dan was to you, rest assured that he loved you as much as you loved him. Born at his family home in Polson, Montana on August 10, 1943, Dan was destined for...
As if 2020 wasn't bad enough, the year 2021 came roaring in like a Category 5 Hurricane, taking the life of a loving mother and friend. Sarah Martha (Pounds) Reum died one week after her husband, Daniel Paul Reum passed away. Stores and restaurants everywhere are whining about the lack of income to their businesses as she almost single-handedly boosted the economy. She did love her shopping and eating out. Taking car trips when she could, she enjoyed witnessing the beauty of God's creation. She...
It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of our beloved Noah Shockley. He left this earth on January 6, 2021, due to an accident in Kona, Hawaii. He was 21 years old. Noah had an energetic, hardworking and entrepreneurial spirit. He loved the outdoors, music, working out, dancing and spending time with his family and friends. He will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him. Left to mourn are his parents; Michael & Korrina Koyl & Christopher Shockley. Hissiblings; Hosanna,...
Richard French, 82, passed away in Bozeman Highgate Assisted Living of COVID-19 on Saturday, January 16, 2021. He was born in Glasgow, MT on May 6, 1938, to Glen & Winifred (Hansen) French. They lived in a tar paper shack the first year. Then the family moved to Portland, OR for a few years. He enjoyed movies in Portland by paying with milk bottle lids. In 1946 the family moved to the farm in Redstone, MT. He attended a one room schoolhouse for grade school and graduated from a high school in...
On Wednesday, December 30, Tracie Zetler-Cornwell passed away peacefully at the age of 63. Tracie was born on August 8, 1957 in Ennis, MT to Dorothea and Alan Zetler. She spent the first part of her childhood in Bozeman, MT where she grew up with her loving parents and siblings Peggy, Mark, and Kimberly. In 1969, the family moved to Dillon, where Tracie graduated from high school before moving on to receive a bachelor's degree in construction technology and drafting from MSU-Northern in 1981....
Kevin H. Allen passed away January 9th 2021 at his home in Whitehall, MT from natural causes. Kevin was born in Rigby, ID June 26th 1955 to Louis Calkins Allen and Eldena Mabel (Hansen) Allen, the youngest of 5 boys. Louis worked for the railroad and the family moved along with it. When asked, Kevin would say he grew up in Glen, MT. He fondly told stories of working on ranches in the area and raising hell with his brothers. Southwest Montana was always his home in his heart. Kevin graduated from...
On the morning of Saturday, December 5, 2020 as the city around her was waking up Alice fell peacefully into eternal slumber. She died comfortably with family by her side at Hospice of North Idaho's Schneidmiller House in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. The daughter of Gene and Dorothy Jorgenson, Alice was born and raised in Anaconda, MT. All through high school Alice had good grades, babysat for friends and family, attended community dances, and helped her mom around the house. While living on Front St....
Genevieve passed away on Christmas day, her favorite day of the year. She was born August 4,1931 in a log cabin with a sod roof, up 6 mile creek near Livingston Montana. She started school at Emigrant and moved to upper Mill Creek to finish grade school. She attended Park High School in Livingston and graduated in 1948 at the age of 16. She moved to Billings to attend college at Eastern, where she achieved her Teacher Certificate. She then taught school at the Gordon school east of Livingston....
Kathryn "Kathy" Louise Neperud, 83, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2020 surrounded by her children at Silvercrest at College View's Memory Care Unit in Lenexa, KS. She was born in Colburn, Wisconsin on May 26, 1937 to Alva and Frances Peterson. Kathy graduated from Eau Claire Senior High School in 1955, where she played the Oboe in the Band and Orchestra. Kathy's first job and passion throughout her life was teaching piano. At age 18, she bought her first piano and organ and started...
Joshua "Josh" Eugene Near of Anaconda and Whitehall, Montana. Josh was born in Helena, Montana on December 7, 1986 – he chose to leave this world on December 28, 2020. He was 34 years old. Josh was an avid San Francisco 49ers fan and loved to shoot pool. As a member of the Old Guard at Arlington National Cemetery his last year of Military service, he found folding the flag to present to grieving families was one of his most difficult tasks. He will be remembered for his wit and dry sense of humo...
Jefferson High School teacher John Markel "Mark" Kelly slipped peacefully away on December 21, 2020 when he succumbed to COVID-19 complications. Mark, who taught high school English and journalism for 41 years in Boulder, was the leader of the award-winning school paper, the Panther Press. Mark's unorthodox teaching practices, quirky personality, and quick wit made for interesting lectures. Students knew him not only for teaching them the fundamentals of English and journalism, but for...
Kenneth Wayne Bates Sr. went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 30th, 2020 at the blessed age of 86, as a patient at St. James Hospital. He was born to James W. Bates and Edith Mae (Dowling) Bates on October 22, 1934 in Bemidji, MN. He grew up with four siblings during difficult times giving him the fortitude, strength, and leadership skills he would need to guide his family. He met the love of his life, Marlos Hayward, at the young age of 18 years old and wed when he was...
Clement "Clem" Joseph Patritti, 83, of Whitehall passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on Dec. 7, 2020. Clem was born May 8th, 1937, to Clement and Victoria (Carpino) Patritti in Philipsburg, MT. He grew up in Butte, MT, where he attended Butte Central School. Clem worked for Carter gas station through his high school years, upon graduation he and his dad purchased the gas station and changed it to Clem's Enco. In 1960, Clem joined the Army, where he proudly served his...
Patsey, John F. 06/10/1941 - 12/11/2020 Born in Denver, CO to Francis (Pat) Patsey and Ursula Patsey (Wagner). John was raised in east Denver and graduated from Regis High School. He retired from Xcel energy after 37 years. John served in Vietnam in 1968-69 with the Colorado Air National Guard. He was an adventurer and mountaineer, summiting 54 of Colorado's 14'ers as well as Pico de Orizaba in Mexico. John raced the Baja 1000 in Mexico, flew airplanes, and drove fast Fords across the country. H...
Harold Lee Smith, 77, of Whitehall, died on Saturday, December 5, 2020 in Bozeman. He was born at the old hospital in Whitehall on November 23, 1943 to Virgil and Hazel Smith. Harold grew up on and worked the family ranch in Twin Bridges until he graduated from Twin Bridges Highschool and moved to Havre, MT to attend college. After college Harold became a heavy equipment operator for the Anaconda Mining Company in Butte and later for the Golden Sunlight Mine in Whitehall and worked there up until his retirement. Harold had a quiet demeanor and...
Sept. 21, 1950-Nov. 26, 2020 Father Daniel Driscoll, age 70, passed away Nov. 26, 2020, Thanksgiving Day, at Big Sky Living Center. Dan will be sadly missed by his sister, brothers, numerous cousins, nieces and nephews, and his church family. Dan was born Sept. 21, 1950 in Butte to Jamie and Ellen (Gigi Salvagni) Driscoll, the second of four children. Dan's life held many challenges, starting with being born several months early. This left him with poor vision and partial deafness, which he...
Alice Capp (94) passed away December 5, 2020 in Bozeman. She was born September 8, I926 to Jesse and Ethel (Giles) Gambee at Harrison, Montana where she attended grade school and received her high school letter. She moved to Whitehall in 1942 and graduated from Whitehall High School in 1944. While there she lettered in basketball and was on the Whitehallite and annual staff and enjoyed the girls athletic association activities. She attended Butte Business College on scholarship in 1945. At a...
James Leslie McCrossin – known better as "Jim" to most, and "Mr. MAC" to the many students he taught over the years, passed away at his home in Whitehall, Montana on November 28 th , 2020 at the age of 73. He was doing what he liked to do – working on his place. Jim was born to Alice and Leon McCrossin on March 6, 1947 in Hamilton, Montana. He was raised and went to school in Darby alongside his brother Larry (Teresa) McCrossin and sisters – Bonnie (Clint) Bruggemann, Sandy (Phil) Bergr...
Heaven welcomed a sassy 5’2 angel on December 4th, 2020. Gay passed away in her home of congestive heart failure with three daughters at her side. She was born June 9, 1946 in Livingston and spent her younger years in Big Timber. She worked at several nursing homes and care facilities in Whitehall and Sheridan as a CNA where she made wonderful friendships with some amazing women. Gay loved her little flower garden especially the pansies, the color purple, she loved her wonderful neighbors, NHRA drag racing, having “girls coffee,” camping and p...
Frances Marie Boyce, age 87, of Whitehall, Montana, passed away on November 25, 2020. She was born on March 10, 1933, in Denver, Colorado. We love you Mom, rest in the arms of an angel and enter into eternal rest with your beloved dog, Rosie. Frances worked as a CNA at Crest Nursing Home and St. James Healthcare. She retired early and moved to Ohio with her husband. Frances moved back to Butte to be cared for by her family. A special thank you to Compassus Hospice and 406 Quality Home Care – w...
Patricia M. White took her last breath on November 16, 2020 at her home, surrounded by family. Complications from years of smoking, she'd tell you she never had a bad cigarette. That was her way of shutting down the lecture. Patsy was born April 29, 1937 in Whitehall, Montana to Patti Duncan Martinson and Karl L. Martinson. Patsy was fiercely proud of her Martinson and Duncan ancestry. Give her a minute and she'd tell you a story. She was educated in the Whitehall schools and graduated with the...
On Tuesday, October 27, 2020, Charles "Chuck" Ray Dewell of Great Falls passed away at the age of 75. Affectionately known as "Dad, Charlie, Poppa Bear," or "Yogi," to those closest to him, Chuck (as most others called him) graced the world with his presence on August 13, 1945, in Billings. After attending Laurel High School, he skipped town to proudly serve in the US Army for two decades. Following military retirement, Chuck became a jack of all trades and master of none. He truly was a man...
Merle Marion Lyda was born in Bridger, Montana January 16, 1932 to Clyde and Olive Lyda. He died November 11, 2020 (Veteran's Day) due to complications of a COVID-19 infection. He grew up on a farm with 5 siblings in Fromberg, Montana. Merle joined the US Marine Corps and served during the Korean War. He received his bachelor's degree of agricultural education and master's degree in applied science from Montana State University. He was a County Extension Agent in Billings, Dillon, Kalispell,...
April 3, 1936-Oct. 26, 2020 Earl Richard Sholey Jr. passed away Monday morning, October 26, 2020, at his home in Butte. He was born in Anaconda on Friday, April 3, 1936, to Earl and Joyce (Moses) Sholey. He attended schools in Anaconda and Butte and married his true love and best girl, Diane Wulf, on January 21, 1956. They were married 64 years and together raised six awesome children, Sherri, Earl, Tammy, John, Frank and Dee. Earl worked in the Butte mines for five years before beginning his pa...
