Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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UPDATE: A private family viewing is scheduled for Friday, July 8, at 11 a.m. at K&L Mortuary in Whitehall. A Memorial and balloon release will follow at 1 p.m. at the Whitehall High School football field. A remembrance party will follow from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Golden Sunlight Pavilion on Main Street in Whitehall. If you were lucky enough to have met Mya Marie Zabala, you knew right away that she was an absolute firecracker. Never afraid to say what was on her mind and often loudly,... Full story
Richard Alan Wheeler, 79, died on June 4, 2022, at his home in Whitehall, Montana. He was born March 16, 1939, in Greenfield, Massachusetts, the son of James Wheeler and Jean (Stuart) Wheeler. Richard graduated from Union Springs High School, Union Springs, NY, class of 1961. Following graduation, he entered the US Air Force and served from 1962 – 1966. He was stationed in Alaska during the March 27, 1964 earthquake. After leaving the service he attended Chaffey Community College in C... Full story
Kenneth Edward “Ken” Bradley, 61, of Boulder, Montana passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2022. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family. To view the obituary and share remembrances, visit: www.SimpleCremationMT.com.... Full story
Frances Helen (Thompson) Duncan was born December 3, 1933, in Sheridan, Montana to Richard and Kathleen (Winslow) Thompson. The family, which included younger sister Patricia, lived in Virginia City but moved to Whitehall when Fran started grade school. She was a baton twirler all four years of high school, serving as head majorette from sophomore year on, and graduated from Whitehall High School in 1951. Her high-stepping photo and actual uniform are enshrined at the Jefferson Valley Museum in... Full story
Please join us on July 2, 2022, as we commemorate the Life of Roger (& Rita) Siemens. Beginning at noon, there will be a brief graveside service at the Silver Star Cemetery, followed by an afternoon of celebration and open house at their home at 5655 Highway 41 North, Silver Star.... Full story
Donald Frederick Drivdahl was born June 24, 1945, the second of four children, to Mildred (Myer) and Louis Drivdahl in Big Timber, MT. He attended Glasston Elementary with his siblings and cousins. The family left their sheep ranch near Melville and moved to Dillon, MT, in 1959, where they ran their newly purchased and renamed M&L Motel (now Sparky's Garage). In 1963 Don graduated from Beaverhead High School and went on to earn a BS in Elementary Ed from Western Montana College, where he was... Full story
Terri Lewis, Ph.D. died on May 28, 2022, at her sister's home in Boulder. Terri was diagnosed with metastatic melanoma in February of this year. She was 70 years old at the time of her death. Terris was the oldest of three siblings and the daughter of Wade V. Lewis, Jr. and Delight Romerio Lewis. She lived her junior and high school years in Boulder along with her siblings. After high school, she married William McRae and lived a short while in Basin. She and Bill moved east and settled in... Full story
Joseph E. Ruckdaschel was born January 17, 1957, to Kenneth and Shirley Ruckdaschel, the fourth of seven children. Joe passed away peacefully at home after battling cancer. Joe graduated from Butte High in 1975 and then joined the Army. Upon discharge from the Army, he met Rhonda and they were married in 1980. They had two children, Doris and Kenny. Joe went to work as a mechanic in Dillon. He then left that job and went to work on the Matador Ranch. Later, the family moved to Whitehall, and he... Full story
When asked how he would want to be celebrated, Lt. TJ Hall, Max's Wingman, said, "Fast, Loud and Awesome!" While he'll be celebrated this way, he'll be remembered as generous beyond belief, a genuine friend, passionate and relentlessly positive, and fearless. Lt. Richard Max Bullock was born on February 13, 1993, in Butte, Montana and died on June 3 during a training exercise, when the FA-18 Super Hornet he was flying crashed near Trona, California. While taken far too soon, Max packed more... Full story
Norman Victor Ridder passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2022. He was born on December 22, 1932, at the farm home of Joseph and Johanna (Kerschen) Ridder. He was one of five children. Norman attended elementary school in Marienthal, KS, and then helped his dad and brothers on the farm. Norman married Julianna Kessler on June 16, 1952, and they had five children. They took over his father's farm until 1964 when they sold the farm to his brother and moved to Plains, MT where they had bought a ranch.... Full story
In loving memory, Ray C. Haberman Jr. went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 29, 2022. Ray Jr. was born on January 9, 1933, in Mclaughlin, SD to Bertha and Ray Haberman Sr. Ray Jr. was the oldest child with three siblings. Ray Jr. attended school in Eagle Butte, SD. He married Grace Smith, his "kissing honey" and the love of his life. Ray Jr. worked on the family ranch where he and Grace started their family. In 1978 he moved his family to Whitehall, MT where he purchased a ranch South of... Full story
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... Full story
Please join us on July 2, 2022, as we commemorate the Life of Roger (& Rita) Siemens. Beginning at noon, there will be a brief graveside service at the Silver Star Cemetery, followed by an afternoon of celebration and open-house at their home at 5655 Highway 41 North, Silver Star.... Full story
Mildred Ann Wucetich Bausch was born on March 14, 1936. She flew with the angels on May 22, 2022. Mildred was the eldest child born to Tom and Lillie Wucetich, her brother Joe Wucetich preceded her in death. Her younger sister MaryLynn (Sis) Smith still resides in Spokane, Washington. Mildred married Otto Bausch Jr. when she was just 17; they spent 68 years together until his passing on October 18, 2021. Through this union, they were blessed with three children: Mike (Cathy) Bausch, Lori... Full story
Bob "Peachie" Lombardi was born on November 16, 1932. He passed on May 21, 2022, following a long illness. Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Gloria, and his brothers Ray and Frank. He is survived by his son Lee (Pollann) Bruner, his three grandchildren, Robert, Michael, and John Bruner, brother Leonard, sister Delores, nieces and nephews, and lots of dear friends. Bob was born to his family of dairy farmers in Elk Park, selling milk in Butte Montana. They lived on that property from before... Full story
George John Hirschenberger, the greatest friend, husband, father, grandfather, and uncle passed away on Monday, April 25th. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on April 3rd, 1950 to George (Sr) Hirschenberger and Eileen (Byrne) Hirschenberger. He graduated from Gordon Tech High School and then escaped to UofM and Montana where he lived ever since. George embraced every aspect of Montana that he could as soon as he got here. He bought a motorcycle, 2 horses, and an (ancient) flatbed pickup. He took... Full story
Our beloved husband and father passed away suddenly on Thursday, March 24, 2022, in Scottsdale, AZ from a cerebral hemorrhage. He was 81. Marvin "Buz" was born in Whitehall, MT to parents Alva (Bud) and Ruby Cowdrey. He attended grade school in Cardwell, MT, and high school in Whitehall, MT. He lettered four years in track and basketball and graduated in 1958. He married Judy Huckaba on October 5, 1959. They enjoyed 62 years of marriage. He graduated from Western Montana College in 1962. Buz was... Full story
Dear Editor, It’s no secret that Congress is polarized. Rarely does an issue receive strong bipartisan support. That’s why it’s so striking that 4 out of 5 voters agree that we must do more to safeguard our democracy from presidential corruption. No president, regardless of party, should be able to exploit weaknesses in our political system for their personal gain. That’s where the Protecting Our Democracy Act comes in. If passed, it would prevent future abuse of presidential power and corruption, increase transparency, and ensure presidents of...
Terri (Simonich) Brooks, 73, of Hemphill, Texas passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2022, at her residence. Terri was born on October 19, 1948, in Butte, Montana to Robert Norman Simonich and Betty Lorene Powell. She was raised and educated in Whitehall, Montana. She lived in various and diverse places throughout her life with the past 20 years being in Texas. She spent her work life in part behind a desk by working for several years in a medical clinic, and later occupied the passenger seat of a... Full story
Our beloved husband and father passed away suddenly on Thursday, March 24, 2022, in Scottsdale, AZ from a cerebral hemorrhage. He was 81. Marvin "Buz" was born in Whitehall, MT to parents Alva (Bud) and Ruby Cowdrey. He attended grade school in Cardwell, MT, and high school in Whitehall, MT. He lettered four years in track and basketball and graduated in 1958. He married Judy Huckaba on October 5, 1959. They enjoyed 62 years of marriage. He graduated from Western Montana College in 1962. Buz was... Full story
Michael Alan Baker went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 16, 2022, at Saint James Hospital in Butte, MT with his family by his side. Mike was 72 years old. Mike was born in Galion, Ohio on October 5th, 1949, to Lee and Marjorie Baker. His parents relocated him and three of his siblings (Barbara, Charlie, and Nancy) to Whitehall, MT in 1958. The eldest son, Pat, remained in Ohio where he raised a family to whom Mike was very close. Mike graduated from Whitehall High School in 1969 and... Full story
Shiloh had a smile that lit up a room, a heart that embraced life, and a spirit that radiated sunshine. Shiloh Marie Jones went peacefully into Jesus' arms in the early morning of Friday, April 15, 2022. When Shiloh met you, you were her friend for life. She encouraged everyone and prayed for them until their life changed for the better. People experienced her gentle, unconditional love whenever they were around her. Her biggest love was her family. Her dad Shannon, mom Cathy, and big sister... Full story
Roderick M. Duncan “Rod” “Monty” passed away at home on April 2, 2022. Rod was born to Judge Philip and Kathryn Duncan in Whitehall, MT on September 27, 1934. Rod was raised in Whitehall and graduated from Whitehall High School in 1952. He attended the US Maritime Academy in Long Island, New York being one of two Montana appointees. He then attended West Point Military Academy, the Western Montana College, and the University of Montana earning a bachelor’s degree in History and Political... Full story
Peter Charles Reinschmidt passed away peacefully on March 13, 2022, surrounded by his wife and four children. "Pete," as he was known by his friends and family, was born on January 21, 1940, in Queens, New York to Charles and Catherine Reinschmidt. He was the oldest of eight children. Pete spent his childhood in Bernardsville, New Jersey before he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in Korea after the Korean War, guarding the DMZ. Following his time in the service, Pete studied Mechanical... Full story
Peter Charles Reinschmidt passed away peacefully on March 13, 2022, surrounded by his wife and four children. "Pete", as he was known by his friends and family, was born on January 21, 1940, in Queens, New York to Charles and Catherine Reinschmidt. He was the oldest of eight children. Pete spent his childhood in Bernardsville, New Jersey before he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in the Vietnam War. Following his time in the service, Pete studied Mechanical Engineering and Mathematics at... Full story
