Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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Leonard Albert Jones, 86, of Whitehall, passed away on July 20, 2023, of age-related causes. Leonard Albert Jones was born October 17, 1936, in Columbia Falls, Montana as the fourth child of Benjamin Franklin Jones, Jr., and Nancy Fern (McCord) Jones. Leonard was a year old when his father died of blood poisoning, and his mother and family returned to Fairbury, Nebraska, where she could be with family. They later migrated to Ashton, Idaho, where he attended St. Anthony, Parker, and Sugar City... Full story
Jack Sleeman passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2023, at 91. Jack was the son of Bill and Hazel Sleeman, long-time Whitehall, Montana residents. Throughout his life, he moved to several places around Montana but ultimately ended up in Colorado. Jack was born in Three Forks, Montana though the family lived in Whitehall, Montana, most of his life. He lived out of town and could have horses, cows, and a dog. He enjoyed moving the cattle to the mountains in the spring and gathering them in the fall. Wh... Full story
"Do you know what I think? My life has been truly blessed!" Linda (Holliday) Labrie shared these thoughts with our family shortly before her peaceful passing on July 2, 2023. Everett and Halgert (Heriem) Holliday welcomed Linda on May 20, 1940, into their pioneering family on a cattle ranch near Martinsdale, Montana. Linda and her younger sister, Donna (Holliday) Schupak, attended a one-room schoolhouse and were fully engaged in 4-H as they grew up on the ranch. Linda attended White Sulfur Sprin... Full story
Please join us for the celebration of the life of Ada Hanson. The memorial service will be at the First Christian Church of Whitehall on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at 3 PM. Reception following. For more information call David Hanson at 208-659-8930.... Full story
Ervin (Babe) Hedegaard passed away on July 9, 2023, at his home in Whitehall, Montana. He was born in Twin Bridges, Montana on March 21, 1937, the son of Nicolie (Nick) Hedegaard and Ada Wolfe. Erv graduated from Twin Bridges High School where he was salutatorian, class president, and attended Boy's State. He enjoyed sports, playing the saxophone, and spending time with his family. He is a member of the Twin Bridges Athletic Hall of Fame as a member of the 1952 Championship Football Team. Erv... Full story
Harvey "Red" Otis Davis, 82, of Maricopa, Arizona, passed away on March 25, 2023. Harvey was born in Whitehall, Montana, on August 1, 1940, to Myrtle "Dollie" and Harvey "Frosty" Davis. He attended Whitehall High School and then the JM Perry Institute in Yakima, Washington. Harvey married Sandra Lee Phifer in Richland, Washington and together they had one child, Kelly Ann Davis. Harvey later married Carol Peters and had one child, Lisa Ann Davis. In 1991, Harvey married Patricamae "Trish" Summer... Full story
A Celebration of Life for RICHARD JOE HOLLAMON will be held Saturday, July 22, 2023, at 1 PM at the Cardwell Community Church. The Church is located at 795 MT Hwy 359, Cardwell, MT 59721.... Full story
A Celebration of Life for RAYLEEN DORIS DURNAM will be held Saturday, July 22, 2023, at 11 AM at the First Christian Church at 108 E First Street in Whitehall. Family and friends are welcome.... Full story
On July 12th, 2023, we lost our wife, mom, sister, daughter, and friend, Tasha Lee Reiff, at St. Patrick's Hospital in Missoula, Montana. Her struggle finally ended and her big heart stopped. Tasha was born in Sheridan, Montana on June 26, 1978. She graduated high school in Whitehall, Montana, and moved to Bozeman to go to college. She then moved to live with her sister in Ft. Collins, Colorado. Tasha moved to Missoula, Montana in the year 2000 where she lived for 23 years. Tasha married the lov... Full story
Randy Kirk, of Cardwell, Montana, age 71, passed away at his home on July 16, 2023. Randy was born June 6, 1952, in Great Falls, Montana, to Cecil and Alice Kirk of Cascade, Montana. He attended school in Cascade and graduated in 1970. In 1975 he married Bev Ballard of Whitehall, Montana, and upon finishing his journeyman lineman apprenticeship, he began working for Vigilante Electric Co-Op. After serving 11 years, he and his family began working towards a lifelong dream of ranching. They leased a ranch on the North Boulder for the next... Full story
David T. Adamson was born December 24, 1944, in Great Falls, Montana, and passed away July 8, 2023, in Sheridan, Montana. Dave grew up ranching in Fort Benton and Augusta. Dave served a mission for Jesus Christ in Brazil from 1964 to 1966 and then attended college in Cedar City, Utah, and Logan, Utah. He graduated from USU in 1970 with a Bachelor's degree in Ag Econ. He worked on the 2 Bar ranch in Wheatland and Laramie, Wyoming. There he met and married Irene Smith who could ride and rope with... Full story
Rayleen Doris Durnam, a former longtime resident of Whitehall, died on March 23rd, 2023 in Butte, MT. She was born in Oakland California on February 7, 1943. Graveside services will be held Saturday, July 22, at 11 AM at the Whitehall Cemetery. In case of inclement weather, services will be moved to the First Christian Church at 108 E First St. Family and friends are welcome.... Full story
A Celebration of Life for Richard Joe Hollamon will be held Saturday, July 22, 2023, at 1 PM at the Cardwell Community Church. The Church is located at 795 MT Hwy 359, Cardwell, MT 59721.... Full story
UPDATE: Memorial services for Claire Best will be held Saturday, July 8, 2023 at the Cardwell Community Church at 2:30 PM. Cookies and coffee will follow. Claire Best passed away on January 4, 2023, at the Open Arms Eldercare facility in Belgrade, Montana, where she had lived for the past three years. Claire Best was born in Whitehall Montana, on June 17, 1937, to J. Peter and Helen (Reel) Jackson. She grew up in Pony, MT, and on the Jackson Ranch in Norris, MT with her siblings Bette (Jackson)... Full story
Josephine Franich (Klapan), born March 1, 1929, left this planet Earth on the 26th of June, 2023 to be with family and friends who have gone before her. It was her request that there be no service or a funeral. Pray for this world to become a better place day by day. Cremation has taken place.... Full story
Well, butter my biscuits! Frontier Days is almost here, and it's fixin' to be a hootin', hollerin', and stompin' good time! Don't miss out! Whitehall Frontier Days is just around the corner and the Whitehall Chamber of Commerce would like to make your business an offer you (hopefully) can't refuse! To get festive for Frontier Days, the Chamber is offering three levels of business decorating! Chamber members will come to decorate the front of your store (inside or outside, depending on what you...
The family of Leeanne Wasia will be celebrating her beautiful yet short life on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at 11 AM at 405 W Legion in the Legion Center. Leeanne was a member of this community since she was born and anyone who had the pleasure of knowing her is invited to say their goodbyes. A reception will follow. Her mother is requesting a potluck style and everyone is asked to bring a favorite dish. On March 25, 2023, Leeanne Annette Delzer-Kish/Wasia tragically passed away. Leeanne was born... Full story
Jim Griffin, age 63, of Whitehall - loving husband, dedicated father, ecstatic grampa, loyal friend, and proud smoke jumper - went home to the mountains on Monday, May 29, 2023. He left with a heart full of joyful anticipation for the future and deep gratitude for the past. In remembrance, please consider donating to the Butte Food Bank in his honor. Please visit axelsonfuneralhome.com to send a condolence or share a memory of Jim. "The mountains are calling and I must go." - John... Full story
Sheila MacDonald Stearns, educator, died Tuesday, May 23, due to complications from lung cancer. She leaves behind hundreds of grieving hearts because she was so loved by so many. Sheila was born August 30, 1946, in Ft. Snelling, Minnesota, where her father, Alexander MacDonald, was stationed as a dentist during World War II. Her mother, Marie Peterson, was the daughter of Swedish homesteaders, raised near Highwood, Montana. Alex and Marie moved their family to Glendive, Montana in 1947. The... Full story
Russell Calvert Green, age 87 of Bozeman, went to drive the big semi ("boop boop") in the sky on May 21, 2023. Russ was born on November 29, 1935, to Gail Green and Lydia Bennett Green in Bozeman where he also spent most of his youth. Russ was a self-made man who worked and played hard his whole life. He hiked Hollowtop Mountain at age 70. He was in the National Guard in Bozeman and Butte from 1958-1965. He married Sandi Duncan on July 3, 1962, at which time he worked for the city of Bozeman.... Full story
Maxine Byler, 93, of Sheridan, Montana, passed away on May 10, 2023, at the Tobacco Root Mountains Care Center. Maxine was born in Corvallis, Oregon on July 26, 1929, the oldest of five children to Ernest and Doris (nee Michaelson) Hunter. She married Gene Byler in 1948, and they spent time in Oregon and British Columbia before moving to Montana. Maxine and Gene had five children of their own and were married for 69 years, until Gene's passing in 2017. Maxine enjoyed crocheting, knitting,... Full story
Robert John Powell of Cardwell, Montana met His Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 27, 2022. The Powell family would like to invite you to a celebration of life service for Bob Powell at 11 AM on Saturday, June 3rd, 2023 at the Cardwell Community Church. Bob was born February 11, 1941, in Whitehall, Montana, to Donald and Alys (Hay) Powell. He had an older brother, Richard, who passed February 26, 2020. Bob is survived by his sister Coral Lowry and brother William Powell. Bob married Glenda...
Robert "Bob" Lawrence Perry was born November 19, 1947, and passed away on May 2, 2023, surrounded by his family. It is difficult to summarize such a full and eventful life but let us try. While originally hailing from California's central valley, he called Montana home for 44 years. He was born and raised in Los Banos, California until the age of 17 when he joined the Marines. After completing boot camp, he was deployed to Vietnam in 1965 where he distinguished himself with his wit, quick... Full story
Harriet "Afton" Fell, was born on October 20, 1937, and died in her sleep on April 26, 2023. Born to Harry Amos Shaw, Jr. and Jessie Cooper Shaw, Afton was the oldest of three girls. She was her dad's right hand, harnessing the horses with Dixie's help, farming, ranching, and being involved in 4-H. Also, she was a passionate horsewoman. Afton was schooled at Cardwell Elementary and Whitehall High, in Whitehall, Montana. She met Eldon Fell at a reception at Pipestone Hot Springs; they were marrie... Full story
Debra Jean Cramer was born on October 25th, 1953 and she peacefully passed on April 26th, 2023 at her Cardwell home, with her daughters by her side. She grew up in Kankakee, Illinois, and met her husband Albert at Grant Park High School. They married in June 1970 and celebrated their 51st year in 2021. The young couple and their three girls moved to Manhattan, Montana where they completed their family with adding a son. Debra was a stay-at-home mom until the kids were in middle school. She worke... Full story
