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Patricia Ann Britzius Fairhurst Marceau passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on 26 Aug 2022. Pat was born on 4 Aug 1928 in Harlowton, Montana, to James and Laura Britzius, a year before the Great Depression began. Although life... Full story

Lewis K. May was born on October 12, 1926, in Sayle, MT; he was the 4th of 5 children born to Agnes (Griffin) and Keppie May. He died on September 9, 2022, of natural causes. He lived in Billings, Big Timber and Harrison while growing up; he... Full story

David Bohrer was born in Fargo North Dakota on March 1,1940 and passed away on Sunday August 21st, 2022 at 12:01 PM in Billings MT at the ST Vincent Hospital.  He is with our Father in Heaven surrounded by our families.  He leaves behind his wife... Full story

Maxwell ("Max") A. Townsend, 80, of Goodyear, AZ, died in his sleep of natural causes on 7/18/22. Max grew up in Norris, Harrison, Trident, MT, and graduated from Three Forks High School in 1960 as the senior class valedictorian. He participated in... Full story

Crystal Jean Houska, born August 24th, 1947, succumbed to heart failure July 30th, 2022, surrounded by her family at Bozeman Deaconess Hospital. Crystal was born to Eugene and Viola Backes in White Lake, South Dakota. She was an only child. She met... Full story

Dennis D Voeller of Three Forks, MT sadly passed away on August 9, 2022 at Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital. He was surrounded by close family and friends. Dennis was born in Rugby, ND and spent most of his life between Rugby and Minot, ND. He... Full story

Wade Ray Hansen of Three Forks took his final ride to Heaven on July 19, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Wade was born on April 24th, 1965, to Jay and Patricia Hansen in Glasgow, Montana. Wade was raised in Manhattan, Montana and graduated... Full story

On Monday, June 13, 2022, Helen Esther Lilly (née Neufeld), 81, returned to her Lord after an extended illness at home in Three Forks, Montana. She is survived and forever remembered by those who cared for her in her last years: son Chris Lilly and... Full story

Wade Ray Hansen of Three Forks took his final ride to Heaven on July 19, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Wade was born on April 24th, 1965, to Jay and Patricia Hansen in Glasgow, Montana. Wade was raised in Manhattan, Montana and graduated... Full story

If you were lucky enough to have met Mya Marie Zabala, you knew right away that she was an absolute firecracker. Never afraid to say what was on her mind and often loudly, Mya also had a huge heart that brought so much joy to her family and friends.... Full story

Raymond Jay Townsend, age 73, a resident of Lisle, IL for 33 years, passed away unexpectedly December 6, 2021. He was born May 9, 1948 in Whitehall, Montana to Inez and Earl Townsend of Trident. The family moved to Three Forks, Montana where Ray... Full story

Duane Karsten Burkenpas was born on November 10, 1933 in the beautiful Gallatin Valley of Bozeman, Montana; the place where he lived all of his grand 88 years and where he met his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 5, 2022. Duane was predeceased... Full story

Richard "Rich" Macrow of Logan, Mont., died May 30, 2022. He was born on April 30, 1950, in Billings, Mont., to wonderful parents Herbert and Ginger Macrow. He was raised on the Vermillion Ranch near Shepherd, where his father worked for many years.... Full story

Joseph Ralph Baker passed away at his home in Three Forks on Friday May 13 after a short illness.  Joe was born in Bozeman on June 9, 1936, and attended Bozeman school, graduating from Gallatin County High School in 1954.  Joe spent four years in t... Full story

Edward Max Makoff of Bozeman passed away surrounded by his family at Parkhaven Retirement Community in Manhattan on May 15, 2022. He was born July 12, 1933, in Lustre, MT, to parents Max Makoff and Helen (Zavalney) Makoff Kuzbar. The love of Ed's... Full story

Andrew Thomas Evenson, D.C., 49, passed away on Monday, April 25, 2022 in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho doing what he enjoyed, helping others.   Andrew was born on August 26, 1972 in Bozeman, MT to Myron and Karen Evenson. Born the second child, he was alwa... Full story

Ronald Eugene Elliott, born May 21, 1948, died at the age of 73 on March 21, 2022 at Bozeman Deaconess Hospital in Bozeman, MT. Beloved son of Harry R. Elliott and Helen C. (Brennen) Elliott, Ron was born and raised in Sheridan, WY, and graduated... Full story

(07/23/01-03/24/22) Dale Michael Warden, age 20, of Three Forks, MT, passed away courageously on March 24, 2022 at University of Colorado Hospital in Aurora, CO, due to complications following open-heart surgery. Dale was born July 23, 2001 in... Full story

Gordon Russell Williams was born October 26, 1934, in Three Forks, Montana, to Lester and Beatrice Williams. On March 5, 2022, after a long and arduous battle with his health, he went to be with the Lord surrounded by those who loved him most: his wi... Full story

Patricia Marion Palo was born August 21, 1939 to Eleanor and Duke Downs in Bremerton, Washington She suffered polio at the age of sixteen. After recovery she graduated from Washington State University with a degree in animal husbandry. Pat retired... Full story

With the sun shining brightly on the Bull Mountains, a place dear to his heart, Thomas G. Carey, Sr. (Tom) passed into eternal life on February 26, 2022, surrounded by his loving wife of 63 years and all of their children. Born in Helena on December... Full story

Martha Elizabeth Tholen Poelman was born February 4, 1924 in Topeka, KS. She died February 6, 2022 at the age of 98. Martha was raised in western Kansas near Oakley during the dust bowl and depression years. She married Henry Poelman on February 21,... Full story

Our beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, friend and best friend, Janet Townsend Autry, passed away in her home in Troy, Montana, January 31, 2022. Janet was born April 08, 1938 in Glasgow, Montana to Fred and Lucy Townsend. The family moved Willow... Full story

Ross Riley Buckingham of Three Forks, MT, passed away at his home on December 14, 2021.  Ross, the son of Charles (Chuck) Buckingham and Marion Theresa Riley was born on October 23, 1951, in Deer Lodge, MT.  He grew up in Garrison, the Wolf Creek... Full story