Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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,... Full story
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,... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
Wayne Doney was born in Lewistown, Montana on May 9, 1949. He was the second-born son to Donald and Eileen Searby Doney, following his brother Alan Doney. The family moved to Butte, Montana in 1951 and enlarged their family with one more son, Gordon Doney, who preceded Wayne in death, and three daughters, Barbara Doney Conavad and husband Pete Conavad, Kim Doney Boyle and husband Tom Boyle, and Jill Doney Clements and husband Rich Clements. Wayne married his wife Debbie Atkins Doney on March... Full story
James Thomas "Pogie" Rogers passed away on August 12, 2023, in Butte, Montana, at the age of 83. He was born on August 11, 1940, to Edwin A. "Bidda" and Hazel (Thomas) Rogers. His early life was spent in Centerville among family and friends. He attended St. Lawrence Grade School and Butte Central High. He played football, baseball, and basketball. He enjoyed fishing, biking, and hiking in the hills north of Butte and Browns Gulch. Skating and sleigh riding in winter were always thrilling;... Full story
Theresa Ann (Molenda) Wilkinson was born on January 21, 1958, to Jim and Maxine Molenda in Butte, Montana. Theresa died on August 3, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer. She loved her family with all her heart. She was always concerned with everyone else's health and happiness. Theresa attended Whitehall Elementary and graduated from Whitehall High School. She made friends wherever she went. She had a way of brightening up everyone's day whom she encountered. She had the greatest sense... Full story
On December 8, 2022, Elizabeth May Bell, known to many simply as May, passed away. May was fiercely determined to continue her independence right up to her death in spite of recent health, failing memory, and vision issues. May was born January 3, 1928. May and her husband, Ken, had been part of the Whitehall community since mid-1960 when they purchased some bare land north of Whitehall and moved into a small cabin they had moved from Butte. May was a very hard worker as evidenced by the many... Full story
A Celebration of Life for WILLIAM “BILL” BEAM will be held Saturday, August 12, 2023, at 2 PM at the Pony, MT Senior Center.... Full story
