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Whitehall -- Memorial Day morning Donald John Waltee passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family. Don was born in Crystal Falls, Michigan on May 26, 1937. His family moved to Butte, Montana when he was 11 years old. After graduating from Butte Public High School, Don joined the U.S. Navy where he was assigned to the aircraft carrier, Ticondoroga, as Communications Technician. Some of the interesting places Don visited included Trinidad, Chile, Panama, Japan and the Philippines. After...
Dean Albert Neitz September 19, 1928 – May 17, 2019 Longtime newspaper publisher Dean Albert Neitz, 90, died on Friday, May 17, 2019 at his home in Philipsburg surrounded by family. Born on September 19, 1928 in Philipsburg, Dean was the son of Roy and Vera (Norton) Neitz. After graduating from Granite County High School in 1946, Dean earned a bachelor's degree in zoology from Montana State University. Dean and Trilby Horrigan were married on July 9, 1955 in Philipsburg. They have three children...
Shawn F. McGurk, 66, of Whitehall, passed away in the early hours on April 18, 2019. He was born in North Charleroi, PA September 26. 1952, to Robert and Rita McGurk. Before his retirement he was a heavy equipment operator for Barrick Goldstrike, both in Nevada and Montana. Shawn served his country during the Vietnam War in the US Marine Corp. Shawn was preceded in death by his parents, a sister and a brother. He is survived by three daughters, two sons, a sister and brother, sister-in-law, several nieces and nephews and grandchildren. Shawn...
Jan (Janice) Marie Breitenfeldt was born in Wolf Point, Montana on June 10th, 1957 to Dorothy and Leo Zimmer. She was tragically killed May 19th, 2019 in a vehicle accident along with her daughter, Skye Breitenfeldt, while returning home to Whitehall from an American Kennel Club (AKC) conformation dog show in Logan, UT. Jan is survived by her husband of 30 years Todd Breitenfeldt, son Matthew Combs of Billings, MT, daughter Sari (Breitenfeldt) Dersam of Laramie, WY, and mother Dorothy Zimmer of...
Skye was born March 19, 1990 in Butte, MT. She was tragically killed May 19th, 2019 in a vehicle accident along with her mother, Jan Breitenfeldt, while returning home to Whitehall from an American Kennel Club (AKC) conformation dog show in Logan, UT. Skye lived her whole wonderful life in Whitehall, MT. She was born with Down syndrome (trisomy-21), a reversed heart and several other heart defects. She had a challenging start to life but grew into an amazing lady. Skye and her parents were...
A Memorial Mass for Janice Breitenfeldt and Skye Breitenfeldt of Whitehall has been scheduled for Saturday, May 25. The mass will take place at 10 a.m. at St Teresa’s Catholic Church located at 107 2nd St. East in Whitehall....
Peggy Mae Patrick Armstrong, age 91, died Friday, April 5, 2019 at the Tobacco Root Care Center in Sheridan. Her daughter Bonnie was by her side as she made her final journey. Peggy was born in Cardwell, Montana to Josie and Sam Patrick on November 12, 1927. Peggy’s maternal grandparents were custodians at the Cardwell School, where Josie gave birth to Peggy while staying with Grandma and Grandpa Kyle in the apartment which was attached to the school. The day after her birth, Peggy Mae was taken to the first grade class room to show the s...
Emmett "Mick" McCauley, 90, of Boulder passed away May 6, 2019 at Bear Grass Suites Assisted Living in Boulder, Montana. Mick was born in Helena, MT, on December 17, 1928, the third of five children, to Edward A. and Elizabeth (Vollmer) McCauley. Growing up on a cattle ranch in the Boulder Valley working with horses and cattle at an early age would become a lifelong passion. Whether workhorse, or saddle horse, he had a natural understanding of their potential and how to get the best from them....
Steffes passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2019 in Whitehall, Montana. Chuck was born to Urban Paul Steffes and Helen Mileski Steffes on July 26, 1940, in Traverse City, Michigan. During his youth, he helped with the family store, enjoyed hunting and generally getting into mischief. While there, he had a role in the passage of a state law banning the sale of dynamite to minors. He went on to enlist in the U.S. Navy from 1961 to 1965 and worked on aircraft at what was then the Naval Auxillary Air Station in Meridian, Mississippi. It was during...
Tyler J Lack, 33 of Whitehall passed away April 20 at St. Patrick’s Hospital in Missoula. Tyler was born in Pasco, Washington and moved to Whitehall with his family at age nine. He is a 2004 graduate of Whitehall High School. His passion was playing guitar alongside his best friend and dog Checkers. Tyler loved music, movies, and playing video games. He is survived by his father Robert Lack, mother Julia Lack, sisters Jessica Lack and Linzi Harris, nephew Tanner Cunningham and grandparents M...
It is with great sadness that the family of Norma Joy Ohren (Thoreson), age 67 of Whitehall Montana, announce her passing on the morning of April 10, 2019. Norma was born in Bagley, MN on May 4th 1951. She grew up with her siblings and worked at the Mileage Café in town where she met and fell in love with Richard Ohren. They married, had a son and set up a homestead in Whitehall, MT. She worked as a waitress/bartender throughout her life. When her mother Grace passed away, Norma and Richard brought her sister Jo into their home to raise....
Rita Siemens of Silver Star MT, surrounded by loving family and friends, peacefully left this earth to be with the Lord on March 19, 2019. Rita was born in Eagle Grove Iowa to Ralph and Maye Stafford on December 9th, 1940. She graduated from High School in 1959 and attended Eagle Grove Jr. College. While in college, she met the love of her life, Roger Siemens, and they were married in 1960. She was co-owner of the Country Peddlers gift Shop in Silver Star. Rita loved music, sports, outdoor...
Nov 26, 1924 – March 17, 2019 Survived By: Her children: Diane Hutcheson, Dr. Timothy & Dr. Rebecca Sturmer, Peter & Marilee Sturmer, Christine & Michael Williams; twelve grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Edith was born in Karlsruhe Germany in 1924 to Klara and Emil Mueller. When Edith was two months old, her parents returned to New York City where they raised Edith and her younger brother Fred. Edith married Walter Sturmer in 1950 and raised their children in the suburbs of NY city....
Henry passed away at his home surrounded by family on March 10th. Henry was born into a large hard working Swiss Italian family on April 19, 1923. His parents were Achille and Esther Patacini, his older siblings were Elsa, Elso, Pete, Vernie, Elsie (whom is living) Alex, and Ruby. His family owned a large dairy in the Pleasant Valley area south of Whitehall, working it until the mid 50's. Henry left school and home to work at the age of 16. Henry received his high school diploma at the age of...
Diane Pope Briggs passed away peacefully on March 1, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospital in Billings, Montana from complications of congestive heart failure. She lived her life as a dedicated member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and as a devoted wife and mother. Diane was a quiet, gentle soul with a steel determination. Her fondest memories were made in the Big Hole and Medicine Lodge Valleys of Beaverhead County. Many friends counted her as a mentor and advocate. She was born...
Roger Paxson Holmes, 100, son of Joseph and Ella J. (Paxson) Holmes, and beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather passed away February 23, 2019 in the early morning at his home in Helena. Roger had three sisters, Ruth Holmes (deceased), Lena Belle (Holmes) Wilcox (deceased) and Althea Holmes. He graduated from Wayland Michigan High School in 1936. Roger came to Montana for a variety of job opportunities. He attended Western Montana College for one year before being inducted on...
Charles Henry Hale Jr. passed away Thursday Feb. 28 at the Genesis Healthcare in Butte at the age of 90. Charles (Chuck) was born to Charles Henry Hale Sr. and Nellie Faye Gleason in Sturgis, SD on July 12, 1928. Chuck and his family moved to western Montana where he spent most of his childhood. In October of 1955, Chuck married Jewel Nester and adopted her children Jim, Darlene, and Alan. Chuck and Jewel had four children, Debbie, Sandi, Wayne, and Brenda. Chuck and his son Jim bought the Enco...
Our beloved Leora Ann Brinig passed away in Butte on Wednesday February 20, 2019 surrounded by Family. She was born March 12, 1932 in Quincy California, the daughter of Sil & Anne (Mecham) Giardi. She married Pete Brinig on July 9, 1950 in Butte. He proceeded her in death July 13, 1986. She was also proceeded in death by her parents and special friend Bud Holland. Leora grew up and graduated in Butte. She worked many jobs including working at her father in laws store The Golden Rule. Leora & Pet...
James C. Miller, age 62, passed away in the early hours of February 21, 2019 at home on the family ranch in Silver Star, MT. James had courageously fought a heart condition for several years. James was born February 13, 1957 in Sheridan, MT. He was the oldest of seven children and always made sure to remind his siblings of the fact. James attended school in Dillon MT and Butte MT, graduating from Butte High School in 1975. After graduation James returned to the family ranch where he enjoyed...
December 5, 1972 to February 21, 2019 Julie Ann Rice passed away February 21, 2019 after a short illness. Her inner strength, quick wit, and caring soul will be missed by all who knew her. Julie is survived by her parents, Tom and Nancy Rice, sister Christine (Gary) O'Hern, her children, Brad Rice, Sidney, Sean, and Breann Palmer, her Niece Addison and her ex-husband Jonas Palmer. Julie had a special gift when it came to those who were less fortunate. She was a champion for those with special ne...
Byrl Wesley Quilici, 84, passed away on February 7, 2019. Byrl was born November 22, 1934 in Twin Bridges Montana, to Gilbert and Veatrice (Maude) Quilici. He is preceded in death by his parents and both his brothers, Ray and Tony, and Sisters, Cedella Richards, Grace Balcom, and Nadean Jensen. Byrl is survived by his Daughters Tina Quilici of Bullhead City, Arizona, and Tammy Briggs (Mark), of Whitehall Montana. Byrl has 2 grandchildren: Bryce Briggs (Briana) in Fort Mohave Arizona, and Spencer...
Whitehall has lost a winning smile and an amazing personality with the passing of Betty (Fellows) Piazzola on January 31, 2019. Betty was greeted in heaven by her loved ones, husband Harold and son Kent. Betty was born on June 25, 1934 to Tom and Margaret (Capp) Fellows. Betty had many fond memories of living in Elk Park and attending school there until 3rd grade, when her family moved to Whitehall. She graduated from Whitehall High school in 1953. After graduation Betty trained to be a stewardess. Unfortunately she only worked for the...
On January 26, 2019, Dana Robin Clark swung her legs out of bed and finally went for one last walk. Dana was born on August 16, 1967 to Wes and Donna Clark. She attended Cardwell Grade School and later attended Whitehall High School. In 1985, she married Rick Smith and they had two daughters, Lynsey and Amanda. Later in life, Dana moved to Copper Ridge in Butte. While in Copper Ridge, Dana met and married Jeff Boles. Over the past few years, Dana developed quite a passion for football and her... Full story
Long time Madison Valley rancher, Barry Rice, owner of Rice Ranches Inc., passed away on Friday, December 28, 2018 unexpectedly from a heart attack. Barry was on the ranch, loading cattle and doing what he loved when God decided it was time. Barry Leslie Rice was born on March 6, 1953 in Butte, Montana to Bob and Bonnie (MacMillan) Rice. Barry graduated from Ennis High School in 1972. Following high school, Barry attended and graduated from Montana State University with a Bachelor degree in...
Calvin D. Burrows, age 87, formerly of Whitehall died December 23, 2018 at Butte, Montana. Calvin was born January 5, 1931 at Colorado Springs, Colorado to John and Ada (Fletcher) Burrows. He was raised in Ivy Wild, Colorado and graduated from high school in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Calvin then served in the Air Force. Upon his discharge from the service he returned to Colorado where he worked for the Guernsey Survey Company as a surveyor. He also was a partner in ranching with his brother, Ray. He and his brother Ray moved to Wisdom,...
