Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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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...
Dave Casebolt was born June 4 1931 in Portland, OR and died at the age of 86. His parents were Dr. Terril Casebolt and Virginia Scott-Casebolt. He married Darleen Kramer on December 23, 1952. They were married 65 years until his death. He had one sibling who preceded him in death, Juliana Casebolt-Shaw. He had fine children, Monty, Dale, David, Tom and Gary. Dave and Darleen adopted two Native American girls, Deana Casebolt-Deymonaz and Caroline Casebolt-Marquez. He raised his grandchildren Whit...
Alice K. Barnett, age 91, formerly of Pony passed away November 12, 2017 at Sheridan, Montana. Alice was born March 20, 1926 at home at Willow Creek, Montana the 6th child in a family of 9 to Raymond and Sarah (Bliler) Beam. She was raised in Willow Creek and attended school in Willow Creek and Whitehall. She married Vivien Corsien in 1944. They had one son, Jim. They later divorced. She married Frank Barnett in 1954. He preceded her in death in 1984. Alice lived 30 years in Montana, 30 years in Deming, New Mexico, and then 30 years again in...
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
