Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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Joan Wagner, born to John and Jenny Plutt in Denver, Colorado on July 7, 1927, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2018 at her home in Whitehall. Joan came to Whitehall to live with her son, Don Wagner and his wife, Linda, in 2015 after the death of her husband, Jim. She was married to Jim for 68 years and they had nine children: Don, Steve, Chris, Bob, Carolyn, Scott, Mary, Sue, and Terri. She had 34 grandchildren, 94 great grandchildren, and three great-great grandchildren. Joan worked as a...
Judi Hedegaard born in Livingston, Montana on August 26, 1940, passed away on May 9, 2018 at St. James Hospital in Butte Montana. Judi was the daughter of Karl Roy Mahlum and Jennie Bredwick Mahlum of Big Timber, Montana. Judi attended the Bridge School and Sweet Grass County High School in the Big Timber area where she grew up. Her young years included working on the family ranch, feeding the cattle and sheep, but the horses were her first love. Peewee and Star were her favorites, and she...
Kathryn (Kaye) Ruth Wanke, 91, born March 30, 1927, to Jacob and Elizabeth Schwab in Brighton Colorado, died April 25, 2018, following injuries from a car accident on April 4th near Whitehall. She was eighth of nine children, grew up and graduated from high school in Brighton, CO. Interested in becoming a nurse, she attended the University of Denver. She worked as a nurse's aide in a hospital and waitressed at a restaurant where she met her first husband, Al Libra. The newlyweds moved to...
Lou Ann Masinelli of Whitehall, Montana (age 71) went home to be with her Heavenly Father on March 28, 2018. She lived every moment she was given with grace and gratitude. Even though she was diagnosed with Uterine Cancer in August of 2012, her Faith in God never faltered. Her love for her family, friends, students, dogs, and Seaside, Oregon kept her motivated and happy during her battle. Lou Ann enjoyed traveling, gardening, and putting together puzzles. Lou Ann was born in Washington,...
Gary Seccomb passed away in Virginia on March 23, 2018 after a brief illness. He was born in Butte, Montana on May 12, 1954, the eldest son of Ernest Lee Seccomb and Catherine Alice Mulcahy Seccomb. Gary received his education in Butte schools, graduating from Butte High School with the class of 1972 and went on to study drafting. He had a career in mining, working in mines in Whitehall and Virginia City, Montana as well as Metaline Falls, Washington. Gary recently relocated to Virginia, where...
On the morning of March 1st, Robert Gary Chapman passed away at his home in Whitehall, due to natural causes. Bob is survived by his two sisters, Paula and Tracy. Bob enjoyed his life by staying busy as a master carpenter and avid motorcycle and ATV rider. While not riding on his Harley, Bob volunteered many hours at the local animal shelter, and loved taking care of his 4 cats as well. Bob will be missed by family and friends alike, across the country. A celebration of his life will take place...
Joann Margaret McCarvel Nelson, born June 7, 1934, in Anaconda, Montana passed away on March 24, 2018 in Kalispell, Montana surrounded by her loved ones. Joann was the daughter of former Mayor of Anaconda, Thomas McCarvel and Margaret Ridge McCarvel. Joann was 100% Irish Catholic. She attended St. Paul's Grade School in Anaconda, Anaconda Central High School, Montana Tech, in Butte, University of Montana Western in Dillon, Montana State University and Blackfoot Community College. She had ten...
Mr. Harry Charles Alley Jr. passed away Sunday evening at his residence in Whitehall. He was born in Havre, Montana on November 6, 1940 to Harry C and Alice (Matson) Alley. He grew up in Whitehall and attended schools there. Harry worked at several jobs throughout his life, including service as a police deputy, and as a Montana Highway Patrolman. He also worked for Northern Energy as a driver and installer. Harry worked as a school maintenance man as well as in construction. He and Sharon Inns...
Austin James Peterson, 24, of Soda Springs passed away on Thursday, March 8, 2018. Austin was born on May 30, 1993 in Bozeman, Montana the son of Robert Allan and Janie Marie Boone Peterson. He lived in Whitehall, Montana for eight years and for sixteen years in Soda Springs, Idaho where he attended School. Austin worked as an equipment operator where he received Top Health Safety and Environment Performer Award for GHD Construction Division. He loved spending time in the outdoors and enjoyed...
Paul T. Ringling, rancher and World War II veteran, passed away Wednesday evening, March 7, 2018 in Miles City, Montana. Paul was born in New York City in 1920. His mother, Aubrey Black Ringling, and father, Richard T. Ringling, brought him back to the family ranch when he was six weeks old. Raised in White Sulphur Springs, Montana, Paul grew up on the family's ranch, attended school in White Sulphur Springs, at St. John's Military Academy and completed high school in Livingston, Montana in...
Gary Lee Stoddard was born January 2, 1951 to Lee and Emma Stoddard in Durango, Colorado. The family lived near Durango until (circa) 1965, when they moved to Whitehall where Gary attended High School. It was during his schooling there that his mother passed away during his sophomore year, and his father passed away a year later. Shortly after, the Rust family of Whitehall took him in as one of their own. Francis and "Mom" Rust, siblings Bill, David, Paul and Linda soon became his lifelong...
Myron Kler Nagel Went to be with his lord and hunting buddies on March 10, 2018. Myron was born on February 7, 1936 in Brush Colorado, to Reinhold and Sophia Nagel. Myron was a true outdoors man that loved to hunt, fish and work on his horn and leather artistry. In his 70's he climbed Man's Head Mountain twice. Myron and June were married on April 27, 1979. During their life together they went many miles in the mountains. Myron and June participated in the O-Mok-See for 6 years and enjoyed...
E. Tim Opie passed away peacefully on February 26, 2018. Tim was 77 years old. Tim was born May 19, 1940 to Francis (Bo) Opie and Ruth Opie. Tim was the second child of four, and grew up moving from Substation to Substation for the Milwaukee Railroad, at times riding the freight train to school. His favorite town was East Portal, he sang a little jingle about not wanting to leave there. Tim joined the Air Force at the age of 17, after basic training Tim was stationed in Tulee Greenland, which...
Stanley James (Stan) Speck, 71, of Helena died at home on Saturday, January 27, 2018, of pancreatic cancer. He was born at the Hill Hospital in Whitehall, Montana, on September 8, 1942, the middle child of E. Carroll and Phyllis Speck with two older and two younger sisters. He attended Whitehall schools, graduating in 1964. There were early indicators that he would become an expert plumber, carpenter, electrician, mechanic and builder when, during his school years, he built his own motorcycle....
Longtime Whitehall resident, Norine Theresa Dixon, 75, died unexpectedly Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018, at her home. She left this world the way she lived – without a fuss. Norine was born Oct. 4, 1942, to the late Alice (O'Brien) and Emmett Burke at St. James Hospital in Butte. She was raised on the hill on North Franklin Street, graduating from Immaculate Conception Grade School and Girls Central High School. As a young girl, her deep faith led her to the convent, but she couldn't keep the vow of s... Full story
John was born November 2nd, 1928 in Northampton PA to Theresa and Andrew Uivary. He graduated from Northampton High School in 1946 and served in the Air Force from 1948 -1952. He attended Penn State University and graduated cum laud from the school of Forestry in 1957, the first in his family of 12 siblings to attend college. He worked for the US Forest service for 25 years, serving as Forest Ranger in Ashland and Whitehall, MT. He spent his retirement years in Whitehall. He married Jacqueline...
Jean M. Burnett of Whitehall, passed away on January 31, 2018 in Butte. She was born to Oscar and Blanche Rood in Valley City, N.D. Jean was preceded in death by her parents, husband Dale, son Steve, and grandson Brady. Jean married Dale Burnett in LaMoure, N.D. and they had five children together. The Burnett family moved to Montana in the early 1950’s and Jean began what she enjoyed most in life, taking are of her kids and eventually spoiling her grandchildren. Jean was always involved in church functions, and very proactive in local uses. N...
Every now and then certain characters come to this earth to make us laugh, love our lives and live in the joy of the moment. Such would be the lifelong dispatch of the only child of Leona and Earnest Peabody. One Miss Patricia Joan Peabody, was born July 22, 1935, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Following her parents' divorce Miss Patti and her mom moved to Southern California. At age 19 she met her handsome prince Norman L. Jensen and they married one week later. The couple was blessed with 56 years...
Eleanor Armstrong of Cardwell passed away January 24 at Billings, Montana. She was born January 30, 1942 at Goshen, New York to Robert and Frances Wilkins. She married Dennis Best in 1961. Together they had four children. In 1983 she married Ed Armstrong from Cardwell, MT. She was preceded in death by her parents, and a son Steve Best. Ellie is survived by her husband Ed, daughter Claudia Best (Mike Land), son Dennis O. Best, Jr. (Gary Netti), daughter Sue Bauer (Delon), daughter in law Cynthia...
Dustin Lee Bakke, 35, of Helena Mt, passed away on January 9, 2018 in Helena. Dustin was born in Bozeman to Anna and Ben Bakke on September 10, 1982. He attended Manhattan, Cardwell and Whitehall Schools. He was engaged to Tara Gamble his love. He received his GED and worked various jobs but his favorite was landscaping. Dustin had a passion for life, family, outdoors and art. Dustin is preceded in death by his Mother Anna Bakke, Brother Martin Bakke, Niece Mackenzie Wilkinson, maternal...
Huntley C. Brumfield was born August 29, 1930 to Ambrose & Martha Brumfield in Columbus, MT. He attended Reedpoint School & served in the Army. Huntley spent his career working for Mountain Bell in Eastern MT & Billings. Upon retirement, he lived in Fishtail where he & his wife Millie spent their time building their dream A-Frame home. They were able to do some travelling until Millie’s death in 1995. In 1996, he married Virginia & moved to Whitehall where they spent their remaining retirement years. Huntley passed away peacefully on January 1...
Donald James Bowman died peacefully in his home January 25th, 2018 at the age of 78. Donald was born in Cameron Missouri in 1939. He was the son of Donald and Helen Bowman. He met the love of his life Nancy Crenshaw at Graceland College and was married August 10th, 1962. During their 55 years of marriage they had many adventures and met numerous friends. Donald made Montana his home in 1969 where he raised his family. Don worked at MHD in Butte for 25 years when he retired in 2002. Donald was...
On Dec. 21, 2017 Long time Whitehall resident Dondi Leon Hartford accepted his wings and a rode his Harley to Heaven. Dondi was born Aug. 8, 1961 to the late Larry (Papa) Hallila and his wife Betsey Hallila. His surviving siblings include, Stephan & Donna Hartford of Missoula; Robert & Dee Hartford of Oregon; Brian & Robin Hartford of Whitehall; Maria and Husband Kelly of Whitehall; Chris & Suzie Alexander of Boulder and his long time best friend turned Brother Brett Jones. Dondi attended high...
After a long battle with cancer, the soul of Glenda Yvonne Scheuffele (Beyer) was called home on the morning of December 5, 2017. She was born May 18th 1943 to Ervin and Violette Beyer in LaMoure, ND. She was raised on a farm near Jamestown, ND, where she met her husband of 55 loving years. She was a faithful member of the Church of Christ in Butte MT as well as Whitehall MT, who always had words of encouragement and inspiration for both old and new members. She was a homemaker, mother, and...
Judy Herrmann, 78 of Elcho, passed away on Friday, December 1, 2017 at Friendly Village in Rhinelander, WI, under the care of Ministry Hospice. She was born on April 13, 1939 in Appleton, daughter of the late Charles and Matilda (Cootway) Terrio. On October 12, 1957 she married Robert Herrmann at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bowler. He survives. In addition to her husband, she is further survived by four children, Doug (Linda) Herrmann, Tea, SD, Kay (Edward) Ruckdaschel, Douglas, WY, Thomas...
