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Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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Henry Randall Piazzola fondly known as (Hank) 90, passed away peacefully at his home on February 15, 2024, with his loving wife Lynne of 55 years at his side. Hank was born on August 11, 1933, in Dillon, Montana, to Lawrence and Nora (Paddock) Piazzola. His formative years were spent on a ranch in Pipestone, and he received his education from local schools in Whitehall. Shortly after graduating from high school, he worked as a fire control technician for the forest service. In 1967 Hank and his...
Bob passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2024, on his beloved ranch in Whitehall, Montana alongside his beautiful horses he cherished more than anything. Bob was born in Woodlake, California on August 15, 1947, to Robert Glenn Lack and Velma Jean Burns. He was an amazing bull rider in his earlier years and he also had the love of doing hair in Tri-Cities, Washington. He worked many jobs but his love was being a cowboy and the ranch life, He loved working on so many beautiful ranches up the Whitetai...
Scott Eugene Juhnke passed away at home on Sunday, February 11, 2024, at age 61. Scott was born in Shelbyville, Illinois to Charles "Bill" William Juhnke and Leola Jenell (Pfeiffer) Juhnke on May 4, 1962. He attended school in Shelbyville, Illinois, and Windsor, Illinois graduating high school in 1980. He spent years farming on his family's farm and other various jobs. In the early 90s, visits to his older brother Chuck's home in Montana made him fall in love with the mountains. In 2005 he...
Hank King, 88, passed on February 15, 2024. He was a beloved member of the Whitehall Rotary Club, everyone's favorite school bus driver, and a Whitehall resident everyone enjoyed. His obituary and services information will be released at a later date....
Peggy (Feil) Wilson, 81, of Whitehall, Montana, passed away on February 6, 2024. Peggy was born on June 21, 1942, to John and Frieda Feil in North Dakota; she was the youngest of three children. She spent her childhood on a farm, attending a one-room schoolhouse, and going to community dances where her father would perform with his band. Peg would tell stories of falling asleep on piles of jackets as a young girl while her father entertained the dancers with his accordion. After graduating from...
Due to congestive heart disease, Tom left us on December 8, 2023. He will be greatly missed by his friend and caregiver, Jackie Johnson, his siblings Carol Lorang of Great Falls, Jane (Jim) Forthun of Seeley Lake, Roxcee (John) Kountz of Whitehall, Bill (Debbie) Carr of Minnesota, Jim (Glenda) Carr of Whitefish, Cathy (Tim) Garrad of Billings, Karen (Zane) Huff of Billings and John Carr of Billings. Also his children Jessie Carr and Jacob Carr of South Carolina and many nieces and nephews and...
If you are reading this, then I am gone. If you knew me, doubtless you would not be surprised to learn I wrote it. I've always been one to appreciate the humor in any given situation. I've loved my years in Montana. I was not born or raised here but certainly should have been. I didn't come from California to change Montana into the place I left or to find things "wrong" with this state. I embraced Montana and appreciated being able to live here. My life has included lots of friends and a...
In the early morning of January 21, 2024, our beloved Ronald "Ron" Hain passed away at his home. Ron was 88 years old, born in 1935 in Lisbon, North Dakota during the Depression. He was the fourth child of Winnifred and Lawrence Hain. Their family made the trek to Whitehall, Montana, searching for a job. Although Ron lost his father at an early age, the family continued in Whitehall and thrived. After high school graduation, Ron joined the Army and was stationed at Presidio in San Francisco, CA...
Terrence Owen Wisner, 72, passed away on January 21, 2024, at home in Green Valley, AZ. He was born in the fall of 1951 in Hastings, MI, and raised in Grand Rapids. Terry was the son of Ted Owen Wisner and Eleanor June Everse. Terry graduated from East Grand Rapids High School in 1969 and attended the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, where he developed a lifelong loyalty to the athletic program. Though he moved out of state, Terry wore maize and blue to watch televised Wolverines games and...
Bonnie Jean Smolik, age 82, passed away peacefully with her devoted husband by her side on January 19, 2024, at their home in Bozeman, MT. Bonnie was born October 19, 1941, in Winner, South Dakota to Martha and Rudy Paseka. Her early years of education were in a rural school near Wood, South Dakota and she graduated from high school in Hill City, South Dakota. She went on to attend the National College of Business in Rapid City where she earned an accounting degree. While working for the Rapid...
Patricia Carrol Miller passed away Monday, January 22nd, 2024, at the age of 81. She was surrounded by her family at St. James Healthcare in Butte, Montana. She was often referred to as "Saint Pat" by her eldest son, and also Gramma Pat, Nana, Granny, and Grandma by the family. Patricia was born May 18th, 1942, in Bradford, Pennsylvania to James and Marguarite (Barnes) Gemmell. From the Keystone State, the family moved to San Fernando, California. Patricia graduated from San Fernando High...
John Herman Ballard left this earth to be with his Lord and Savior on January 21, 2024. John came into this world on November 22, 1946, with his twin brother Bill Ballard. He was born in Whitehall, Montana, and was raised with his four siblings up the South Boulder and in the Cardwell Basin by Jack and Gladys Ballard. John had a great passion for horses and big rigs. As a grown man, he almost always owned a horse and loved to ride and hunt. When he needed to work, even though John certainly...
On December 8, 2023, Gene left his family to join his mother, father, and brother in Heaven. He was born to Harold and Lillian (Norbeck) Crain in Butte, Montana on May 12, 1939, joining his brother Donald. He attended school in Butte graduating from Butte High School in 1957. After a short term at Montana School of Mines, he left the family business to work at various companies doing welding and mechanic work. He was a master mechanic and journeyman welder. He later began his own business (EH...
Dr. Rodney A. James (Rod) passed away on December 2, 2023, at home. He was born August 3, 1942, in Phoenix AZ, the son of Robert James and Stella Toeckes. Rod graduated from Helena High School, in the Class of 1961. Following graduation, he attended Montana State University where he earned his PhD in Chemical Engineering. Rod married his wife Mary Lee in June of 1965. They celebrated 58 happy years in June. After Rod completed his PhD, he and Mary Lee moved to Whitehall where they have spent...
Dave Wassam, 86, of Whitehall, Montana, passed away on December 3, 2023. Dave was born on June 1, 1937, in Toledo, Ohio, to Homer and Doris Wassam. He lived in Michigan, California, and Washington before moving to his beloved Montana in 1983. Dave was a jack of all trades and did his best at everything he tried. He drove a cement mixer, was a long-haul trucker, and finally, a plumber who owned and operated Dave's Plumbing for decades. Dave was, at heart, a true cowboy, an avid hunter, and loved...
Brett William Ellison passed away at 46 years old, on December 4th, 2023. Brett was born on September 20, 1977, and grew up in Gallatin Gateway, where as a boy he loved exploring the outdoors, fishing, hunting, and playing sports. It was hard to pull him away from a fishing stream. He was a true Montana boy his whole life. When he was a sophomore in high school, he got his first taste of ranch life working on his aunt and uncle's ranch in White Sulphur Springs. He graduated from Bozeman High...
Troy Henry Braaten of Sheridan, Montana passed away November 29, 2023, just before his 7th birthday. He was born December 9, 2016, in Dillon, MT to parents Rodney and Amanda (Young) Braaten and big sisters Hannah, Nicole, and Janell. From a young age, Troy loved hay bales and tractors. He loved to go on the four-wheeler to the fields to irrigate; so much so, he used his own money to buy an irrigating shovel. His favorite season was "haying season." He loved to ride in the tractor and bale wagon...
In loving memory of Karen Denise Hockenberry, 54, who departed this world on November 22, 2023. She was born on August 8, 1969, in Porterville, CA, to her mother, Patsy Wemesfelder, and her late father, Ronald Brents. She now rests in eternal peace, proceeded by the death of her father Ronald Brents, and her son Jacob Hockenberry. Left to cherish her memory are her mother, Patsy Wemesfelder, her sister, Sandi Brents, and her brother, Ed Brents. Karen's legacy extends to her former husband,...
Donald Thurlow Charles was born September 9, 1931, in Glasgow, Montana. He was the oldest of four children born to Thurlow and Bertha Bella (Stevenson) Charles. Don grew up on various family-owned cattle and horse ranches. He had a great love for horses that continued to the day he passed. He spent several years in the U.S. Military in the Army. He was a Korean War Veteran and spent a year on the front lines as a demolition expert. After returning from the war, he met the love of his life,...
James "Jim" Ralph Staedt died peacefully at St. James Hospital in Butte, Montana on October 26, 2023, at the age of 86. Jim is survived by his daughter Deborah (James) Arnot and his son James D. Staedt, his brother Ronald (Kathy) Staedt, his grandchildren Anna (Martin) Mata, Lacey (Dustin) Ostrander, Stephanie (Ryan) Kennedy, and Melissa (Tyler) Reid, his greatgrandchildren Shaedyn Mata, Brayden Ostrander, Kaia Reid, and Judah Reid, and four nephews Ron, John, Eric, and William Staedt. He is...
Frances Jean Dellinger died peacefully on September 25, 2023, at the Parkhaven Retirement Community in Manhattan, Montana. Frances was born in Whitehall, Montana on October 26, 1936, to Lulla and Goodlet Rogers. She attended Cardwell Elementary School and Whitehall High School. Frances met her husband, Clyde Dellinger, where they both worked on the Shaw Ranch. They were married in 1953 and celebrated 41 years of marriage prior to his death in 1994. Frances and Clyde had three sons, Danny, Jerry...
Marion Carol Johns, age 82, of Whitehall, Montana, passed away on October 4, 2023. She was born on August 28, 1941, in Missoula, Montana, to Josephine and Bill Scheeler. Marion grew up in St. Ignatius, Montana, where she attended St. Ignatius High School. She went on to earn a Bachelor's Degree from Montana State University. Marion married Lelland Johns in 1962, whom she had met in high school. They shared a beautiful life together and raised their children, Kristy, Susan, and Bill, in...
Elmer Dean Ehlers passed away on September 21, 2023, at the Dillon Pioneer Nursing Home at the age of 88. Elmer was born to Henry and Amanda Ehlers in Burwell, Nebraska, on July 15, 1935. Elmer and his family moved from Nebraska to Keystone, South Dakota, in 1937. He spent his youth in Keystone, and on April 1, 1953, he married Mary Ann Goodart. Elmer and Mary Ann had three children, Russell, Jeannie, and Merlin. Elmer worked various jobs around Keystone and Hill City. In 1955 he started...
Kathryn "Kathy" Louise (Green) Ball passed away on September 20, 2023, at Ruby Valley Hospital in Sheridan, Montana. Kathy was born on March 26, 1945. She grew up on a small family ranch on the Wisconsin Creek. She attended school in Sheridan and graduated in 1963. On November 1, 1968, she married Clarence Ball and their family became a "yours, mine, and ours." Kathy worked as a ranch hand on several local ranches including Jenkins, Bayers, Seidensticker, and Mehlhoff. Then in later years, she...
Betty Louise Hinton Novich was an amazing lady for whom family always came first. She was a beloved member of both the Twin Bridges and Cardwell communities. Betty, the daughter of Clovis and Zona Hinton, was raised on the family ranch in Cardwell, Montana with her best friend and sister Wanda. She graduated from Whitehall High School and attended Western Montana College in Dillon where she met Duke Novich while going to school. They were married in 1960, and she joined him on the family ranch...
