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RICHARD OLIVER (“DICK”) MACLAREN, 96, of Sunnyvale, CA, went peacefully home to be with The Lord, on Saturday, November 28, 2020. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Barbara Jean MacLaren, in 1960. He is survived by their two children,...

Jay Frank Huller, known to all as Frank, entered the world as a preemie on January 5th, 1930 across the Jefferson River from Willow Creek, Montana. After a brief warm up in the wood stove he took off on a lifetime of great health and adventure.... Full story

Carol Ann Panion our beautiful, sweet, loving wife, mom, grandma, sister, and friend passed away on Monday afternoon July 19, 2021 in Madison Valley Medical Hospital Ennis, Montana. Surrounded by so much love for her last days. She was born on... Full story

Glynn E. Grissom, age 82, of Three Forks passed away July 13, 2021 at his home. Graveside services were held Friday, July 16, at the Montana State Veterans Cemetery at Fort Harrison, MT.   K&L Mortuaries of Three Forks assisted with...

The world became brighter with the birth of Leona Mildred Weldele Harmon on February 27, 1942. Born the twelfth child of thirteen to George and Myrtle (Vick) Weldele of Scobey, MT, she passed peacefully on July 9th, 2021. Leona was a bubbly little... Full story

Elizebeth "Liz" Ferrall, 60, of Three Forks passed away on Friday, July 2, 2021. She was born December 17, 1960 in Frederic, Wisconsin to James and Irene Bailey. The family moved around a bit, but Liz finished out her life at one of her favorite... Full story

Helen Louise Bellach Peterson, beloved wife, sister, mother, grandmother, aunt, and teacher passed away following a difficult battle with Alzheimer’s, on June 19, 2021, at the age of 83 to join her Heavenly Father.  Helen Peterson was born to... Full story

 We all were blessed to have Christopher join us on January 10, 1990 and he rode out his way on June 22, 2021. Beloved son, brother, uncle, cousin, grandchild and friend to many past and present. Chris was so proud to have had a dad and best friend... Full story

Dixie Ardell Reich of Manhattan, Montana passed away June 9, 2021 after suffering complications of dementia. Dixie was born July 19, 1934 to Dick and Margaret Muir in Bozeman, Montana and raised on the family ranch in Manhattan where she also... Full story

Gail peacefully passed with the compassionate care of Stillwater Hospice and Parkhaven staff on June 17,2021 at the age of 93. Gail, better known as Janette to family and friends was born March 14,1928 on the ranch of Sam and Sarah Lane, south of...

Kathy Jo Greer Gottlob joined her Savior Jesus on Wednesday evening, May 19, 2021.  Kathy was brought into this world on her grandparent's wedding anniversary, April 14, 1957. She was born in Great Falls, Montana to Jim and Kay Greer. She grew up... Full story

Chan Cooper was born at his parent's home in Willow Creek, Montana on August 11, 1929 to Raymond and Frances Buttelman Cooper, on the same ranch where he lived and raised his own family. He "kicked the bucket" (dads own quote), peacefully at his... Full story

Lawrence "Larry" Benjamin Laird, 88, of Three Forks, Montana, passed away on Friday, May 28, 2021, in his home with his family. Larry was born on August 2, 1932, in International Falls, Minnesota. He was Claude and Ellen Laird's firstborn. Larry... Full story

Evelyn Grace (Kennedy) Brainard, 95, passed away peacefully October 23, 2020. She was born October 13, 1925 at home in Rosebud County, Montana to Joe and Gladys (Noyes) Kennedy. She joined two brothers James and Eugene. She grew up on the family... Full story

Chris Kennard slid into this world in July of 1957. His spirit soared away from a body ravaged by multiple myeloma on 14 April 2021.  He left in peace, in the sanctuary of his home in Willow Creek, MT.  His wife Becky and daughter Lillian will... Full story

Alice Irene Duffey Gottlob passed away Easter morning, April 4, 2021. She was 93 years young.  Alice was born on January 24, 1928 to Emma (Pederson) and Sam Duffey and grew up at the family's homestead on Upper Deer Creek, east of Big Timber,... Full story

Elaine Eva, 69, passed away on April 8, 2021 at Advanced Care Hospital of Montana. She was born May 27, 1951 in Sheridan, MT, the daughter of Clay Barney and Edith Paige. Elaine married Joseph Eva on June 18, 1970. Together they settled down in Three... Full story

“Happy Trails, Cowboy” Philip Olson was born to Jesse P. and Grace Olson on 12-7-1934 in Judith Gap, MT. The family moved to Bozeman where Phil grew up working on his family’s ranch in Kelly Canyon. He married DarLyne Short in 1954 and was late... Full story

Jackie was born October 11, 1930 in Butte to parents Marjorie C. and Paul Best. She spent her early years in Butte, then moved with her parents to Sheridan, Montana while in grade school. Jackie attended Western Montana Normal College in Dillon... Full story

Michele Charleen (Lane) Forge, 63, Leavenworth, Kansas, passed away Feb. 23, 2021. Michele was born Jan. 5, 1958, in Townsend, Montana, to Leo and Florence (Smet) Lane. Michele grew up on a cattle ranch in Three Forks, Montana, with her five sisters... Full story

Marcella K. Buchholz, 74, of Three Forks, Montana, died December 24, 2020, at Bozeman Deaconess Hospital. She was born January 31, 1946, at home in Boyd, Montana, to Herman and Amanda (Mulder) DeVries. After graduating from Roberts High School, she... Full story

Jefferson High School teacher John Markel "Mark" Kelly slipped peacefully away on December 21, 2020 when he succumbed to COVID-19 complications. Mark, who taught high school English and journalism for 41 years in Boulder, was the leader of the...

Patricia (Pat) Obrigewitch, a wife, mom, sister, grandma and friend, passed away peacefully after a sudden illness on November 18, 2020. She was born on July 9, 1940 to parents Clarence and Agnes Freese in Bozeman, Montana. She attended Lower... Full story