Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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Frank Cruz passed away peacefully on Nov. 4. Born June 17, 1931 in Butte, Montana, Frank, a fifth generation Montanan, spent his early years in Whitehall, Montana. While attending Whitehall high school he learned from his mentor, Hiney Lund, the importance of teachers and coaches in a young person's life. He also met and fell in love with a funny, smart, beautiful girl, Kathleen Shaw, when he, as the football Captain, crowned her homecoming princess. After high school Frank joined the U.S. Navy...
Dennis Michael Turman (Mike), 74, of Amarillo, TX went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on October 8, 2017. Mike was born to Fred and Eva Turman on February 24, 1943 in Denver, CO. Mike lived a full life. He spent his youth in various places including the Cheyenne, Wy. area, Springfield, MO., and the Denver, CO. area. As the only boy in a family of 3 sisters, Mike enjoyed the "challenges" that brotherhood brought to his youth. He was both the greatest pest and protector of all three...
Elizabeth (Bette) Stepan, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday morning, October 22, 2017. As her health continued to decline, she remained encouraged, recalling Second Corinthians 4:16, "So we do not lose heart; though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day." Bette was born June 23, 1930, to Peter and Olga Kuipers, whose families immigrated to America from the Netherlands. Her childhood at...
Margaret Stilson Irish, 90, of Whitehall, MT died October 10, 2017. Margaret, born in Lewistown MT to Caroline (Hruska) and Arthur Stilson passed away in her home. Margaret was recently diagnosed with gallbladder cancer. Until her illness. Margaret was an active member in her community and served as the Whitehall Senior Center President. Margaret retired after 25 years of providing and supervising the care of residents at the Boulder Developmental Center. She had her own small business for many...
Dennis A. Bird, age 65, of Whitehall died October 10, 2017 at St. James Healthcare in Butte, Montana. Dennis was born March 21, 1952 at Great Falls, Montana to Melvin and Verna (Boucher) Bird. He was raised in Butte and graduated from Butte High School in 1971. He entered the US Navy in 1971 and served until 1980. After the service he worked for a short time at the VA hospital in San Diego and then worked as a machinist for General Dynamics NASSCO in San Diego. He retired and returned to...
Erwin Fulton Hill Jr. (Zack) went to be with his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on September 25, 2017. He was the son of Erwin Fulton Hill and Isabel Mayfield Hill, born on August 20, 1936 in Tulsa, Okla., where his parents were living for a short time. His family roots were in Texas and he grew up in Houston. Zack graduated from San Jacinto High School in Houston in 1954, and boxed as a Golden Gloves boxer while in school. As a young man, he worked for his father Erwin at the oilfield tool... Full story
Farren Lee Crain passed away September 12, 2017 at St. James Hosp. in Butte surrounded by his loving family. Farren was born Sept. 18, 1984 to Mark Crain and Audrey Weyer in Sheridan Mt. He grew up in Montana, California and North Carolina. He was a very talented young man. He could do anything he put his mind to. He worked as an automobile mechanic, a landscaper, in construction, car detailing and car painting. A "Mr. Fix-It" man. He also had an incredible artistic ability. He possessed... Full story
Larry Norman Tribble went home to the Lord on September 6, 2017. Larry was born on April 28, 1934 in Helena, Montana. At the age of 4 1/2 he was adopted by Bill and Kate Tribble of Three Forks, Montana. They brought him home to their ranch where he joined an adopted sister, Joyce Janacaro. He attended grade school at the Eureka Country School in Milligan Canyon and graduated from Three Forks High School in 1952. He then attended trade schools in Denver, Colorado and Fargo, North Dakota for 3... Full story
Phillip William Gooch, better known as Bill, of Whitehall, MT, died on Tuesday, August 15, 2017, at St. James Healthcare in Butte, MT at the age of 58. Bill was born on August 19, 1958, to Phil and Beverline Gooch in Sumpter, SC on Shaw Air Force Base. He was the fourth of eight children and attended Clearfield High School in Clearfield, UT. In 1978, he married his high school sweetheart Christine Cottrell, and together they had 3 children, Nichole, Tanner, and Taylor. Bill took a job in...
Carol Irene Halvorson, 75, went softly into the Lord's arms at Benefis Healthcare surrounded by her family on Sunday, August 6, 2017. Carol was born to Robert and Myrtle Pruett on January 23, 1942 in Whitehall. She received her education at Whitehall schools and Butte Business College. She married Chesley Hunt in 1957 and their marriage resulted in her children, Marlin and Valerie. She later was married in 1970 to Carl Halvorson and their marriage resulted in her children, Carl Jr. and Inga....
Patricia Parker, 79, passed away peacefully in her home in Three Forks on Wednesday evening July 26, 2017, surrounded by her family. Patricia was born at the Murry Hospital in Butte, Montana, March 17, 1938. She grew up on a ranch in the North Boulder Valley. She attended the Eureka grade school where she often rode horseback to school. She graduated from Whitehall High School in 1955 while staying with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Berry. After graduating, she worked for Batchelder_'s Creamery...
Our beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather George Allen "Casey" McLean, 90, of Whitehall was called home, Thursday, July 13, 2017. Allen was born at the family homestead in Norris, Montana on October 1, 1926 to George and Arvilla McLean. His grade school years were spent at Norris grade school, and he started high school in Philipsburg. He drove trucks for AM Wells and wrangled horses for rodeo contractor, Rich Richter, before joining the US Navy. He was assigned to the 27th...
Kent Alwyn Bowman of Whitehall went home to be with our Lord and Saviour on July 5, 2017. Kent was born June 11, 1950 in Coulee City, Washington. His early years were spent in Pine River, Minnesota. His family moved to Great Falls, Montana in 1960. He graduated from Great Falls High School in 1968. In that year, his family moved to Butte, where he attended Montana Tech. There he met Jane Bestgen, and they married in 1973. Their daughter Jodi was born was born in 1978, and son Jordan was born in...
Jerry Mahlum, 64, of Whitehall, Montana, was born July 4, 1953. Jerry passed away at home on July 9, 2017 surrounded by friends and family. He formerly lived in Big Timber. A celebration of his life will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Ju1y 15 at the Big Timber Lutheran Church. A Complete obituary can be found at www.stenbergfuneralhome.com...
Nicholas AKA Nick AKA Nicky Hill flew over the great divide on July 8, 2017 after sucking on to many cancer sticks for 38 years. I feel blessed to be able to write my own obituary. Nick was born in Whitehall MT on May 20th 1941 to Doctor Robert and Edith Hill at the Hill Hospital. How grand it was to grow up in Whitehall through my younger years through high school. I even started kindergarten with some of the same kids that I graduated high school with. I always intended to be friends with as many people as possible get along with everyone,...
Heaven gained a very special angel on Thursday, June 29th when Irene passed away peacefully at her home. Irene was born in Silver Star, MT at Barkell Springs on February 12, 1922. She was the fifth of seven children born to Carl and Alice Henrich. Irene lived her first year in Trident, MT where her dad worked as a barber and the family later moved to Waterloo, MT. Irene attended grade school in Waterloo and graduated from Whitehall High School. After graduation she worked various jobs including...
Alois John Schai, 77, passed away on May 24, 2017. John was born in Butte, Montana on January 6, 1940 to Alois “Louie” and Helen Anna Schai. John attended Montana State University and received a Bachelor’s Degree in Business. John married BarbaraLee Baker in 1964. They shared over 52 years together. John was a hard working professional and dedicated family man. He was an active member of the Elks Lodge, loved to golf and play cards. He was an avid sports fan and lived and breathed Football season. He was a diehard Seahawks fan and loved the G...
Kirsten Isabel Ryerson was born in Billings on March 10, 1996 to Lorie and Kurt Ryerson. Knowing Kristen was born with Multi-X syndrome, her parents embraced her as God's gift to them, enjoying many moments of joy as she grew and shared their life. The family moved several times, finally settling in Whitehall where Kirsten went to school, graduating from high school in 2014. Her greatest loves besides her family were dogs and horses. She became a member of Community of Christ, bringing her...
Katherine Joyce Tribble Janacaro was born July 13, 1928. She was adopted by William and Katherine Tribble, and grew up on a ranch with her brother, Larry, in the Milligan Canyon area. Her education included Eureka, a country school just down the road from the ranch; Holy Rosary in Bozeman; Montana State College; and St. Mary College in Leavenworth, Kansas, where she earned her degree in home economics. While attending St. Mary's she met Victor Janacaro on a blind date, and the two were married...
June Alyce Wilmsen Severance of Waterloo, Montana passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2017 in Bozeman, MT. June was born in Chicago, IL on November 7, 1924 to Eberhardt and Estelle Wilmsen. She married B. Wayne Severance in 1951. They settled in East Aurora, NY and raised their two boys: Eric and Patrick. June and Wayne then left East Aurora for Waterloo, Montana in 1992 to fulfill June's lifetime wish of living in the west – and to be close to their sons, horses, and the Rocky Mountains. June g...
Norman Dennis Theurer, 80, passed away on May 26, 2017 with his family by his side. Norm was a man of many hats and achieved much in his life. He was strong willed, a lover, and a skilled craftsman. The thing to remember about him was that he loved his family and he believed that we earn our place in life. Hard work was the backbone to his beliefs and he strived every day to get one step ahead. He was dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather and traveled to the ends of the...
Aila Rose passed away at her home in Whitehall on May 11, 2017. She was born in Butte May 28, 1922 to Peter James Thompson and Aila (Hughes) Thompson. Aila Rose attended Butte Catholic Schools and graduated from St. James School of Nursing in June 1943. Nursing was her life long passion and private duty was her calling. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband Amos (Tiny) West; sons Kenneth, Edward and Peter; sisters Grace Ransom and Mary Lowney; brother Sam Thompson; and best friend...
On Thursday May 18, 2017, the world lost an amazing man, husband, father, son, brother and friend, in David Stanley Schiller II, age 40 of Three Forks, MT. After years of struggling with depression, David succumbed to the darkness, and entered the light, by his own hand. "Dave," as many knew him fondly, was the first-born son of David and Joyce (Baer) Schiller. He came into the world on Sept 10, 1976, at Travis AFB, CA. Growing up in a military family David lived in many different states around...
RaeCille "Sis" Dawson, 72, of Boulder, received a call on May 12, 2017 with an offer to paint the most incredible landscape view imaginable. She was embraced by the loving arms of her family and in the comfort of her home as the call was accepted. Her journey began in Butte on April 23, 1945, born to Weston & Isabella Strasser. Prior to graduating Beaverhead County High School in 1963, she dominated beauty pageants and maintained the same beauty and grace as she continued on to earn a degree in...
Elsie Maack DeFrance Terrill January 9, 1922- May 15, 2017 95 Trips around the Sun Elsie was born on a farm in Ellendale, North Dakota in 1922, the tenth of 13 children to German immigrants Christian and Ida Maack. During her first 17 trips around the sun, times were tough and money was short, but strong family bonds were forged which endured for decades, with most of the siblings living into their 80s or 90s. As a child, she loved family picnics and barn dances, enjoying early live...
