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June 4, 1951- July 12, 2024 Frederick Joseph Panion embraced life with an unyielding spirit that touched everyone who knew him. On July 12, 2024, surrounded by family, he gently reached the end of his journey after bravely battling cancer. Fred was not just a man of many talents but a beacon of strength and wisdom to his family and community. Born June 4, 1951, in Butte, Montana to Darlene and Frederick Panion. He was the oldest of five siblings, growing up on the "East Side." As natural leader... Full story
Ellen Louise Robertson (née Thomas), 84, passed away on August 13, 2024, in Muncie, Indiana. Born on December 9, 1939, in Three Forks, Montana, she spent her early years surrounded by the natural beauty of her birthplace, which instilled in her a lifelong passion for crafts and community. Ellen began her career as a telephone operator and also worked at the local hobby store, a job that perfectly aligned with her creative talents. Her artistic skills were evident in her numerous crafts,... Full story
Darren Cline was born December 11, 1967, in East Liverpool, OH and passed away suddenly August 4, 2024, in Bozeman, MT. As a young boy he moved with his mother Mary and brother Shawn moved to the Gallatin Gateway and Four Corners area. He spent countless days in the mountains with his Stepfather Art "Butch" Cline and Uncle Paul. Darren found his adventures and solace "on the hill" with his close friends and hunting buddies, those deep friendships built then carried through until his very last... Full story
David Louis Sauvageau, 91, passed away on July 29, 2024, in Bozeman, Montana. He was born on July 28, 1933, in Belfield, North Dakota. He was the second oldest of 16 children. David's life was marked by dedication to his family, service to his country, and a passionate commitment to education and sports. After graduating from high school, he spent that summer working in Yellowstone National Park waiting to go to boot camp in the fall. David served four years in the Navy on the USS Purdy, as a... Full story
Frederick Joseph Panion embraced life with an unyielding spirit that touched everyone who knew him. On July 12, 2024, surrounded by family, he gently reached the end of his journey after bravely battling cancer. Fred was not just a man of many talents but a beacon of strength and wisdom to his family and community. Born June 4, 1951, in Butte, Montana to Darlene and Frederick Panion. He was the oldest of five siblings, growing up on the "East Side." As natural leader and teacher, Fred dedicated... Full story
Death Notice: George “Sam” McCormick, 94, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at the Parkhaven Retirement Home in Manhattan, Mt. Services will be held at a later date. K&L Mortuary of Three Forks is entrusted with his arrangements.... Full story
On or about April 5th of this year, shortly after his 56th birthday, chronic alcohol use stopped the beat of our son's heart and the beat of his drums; but he is finally at peace and his spirit can't be touched. Eric Lee Herrera was born in Seattle, Washington, on April 3, 1968, to Paula Herrera and her husband Lonnie. Later, Eric and Paula moved to Kalispell, Montana, where he spent his childhood. Eric had his bike, buddies, grandpa and grandma, mom, and the Schmid and Sunde families, along... Full story
May 4, 1940 to July 10, 2024 L. Frank Cooper, age 84, was born on May 4, 1940, in Willow Creek, MT to Raymond and Frances Cooper. He was the youngest to brothers Chan, Bill & Larry, and was married to Shirley Cleary on June 18, 1982. Frank was born and worked on the family ranch in Willow Creek, MT. He then attended Montana State University in Bozeman where he was a member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. After receiving a degree in Physics, he married his first wife with whom he had four... Full story
Lalia Mae Covey (Jeter), 91, of Helena, MT, passed away on January 29, 2024, of respiratory failure due to congestive heart failure. Lalia was born July 12, 1932, in Bozeman, MT, to Margaret and Henry Jeter. Her father passed away when she was 2 years old. Her mother, Margaret, later married Merle Chandler. Lalia spent most of her youth up Bridger Canyon as Merle worked at the Bozeman Fish Hatchery. They later moved into Bozeman, where Lalia graduated high school. She married Edward P. Covey on... Full story
Patricia (Parker) Gibson, 85, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at the Parkhaven Retirement Community in Manhattan, Mt. Services are pending with the K&L Mortuary in Three Forks.... Full story
L. Frank Cooper, age 84, was born on May 4, 1940, in Willow Creek, MT to Raymond and Frances Cooper. He was the youngest to brothers Chan, Bill & Larry, and was married to Shirley Cleary on June 18, 1982. Frank was born and worked on the family ranch in Willow Creek, MT. He then attended Montana State University in Bozeman where he was a member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. After receiving a degree in Physics, he married his first wife with whom he had four children: Alicia, Clay, Curtis... Full story
Lalia Mae Covey (Jeter), 91, of Helena, MT, passed away on January 29, 2024, of respiratory failure due to congestive heart failure. Lalia was born July 12, 1932, in Bozeman, MT, to Margaret and Henry Jeter. Her father passed away when she was 2 years old. Her mother, Margaret, later married Merle Chandler. Lalia spent most of her youth up Bridger Canyon as Merle worked at the Bozeman Fish Hatchery. They later moved into Bozeman, where Lalia graduated high school. She married Edward P. Covey on... Full story
Patricia (Parker) Gibson, 85, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at the Parkhaven Retirement Community in Manhattan, Mt. Services are pending with the K&L Mortuary in Three Forks.... Full story
Mel Obrigewitch, 86, of Three Forks, passed away Thursday, January 11, 2024. Funeral services will be held on July 6, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 101 S. Walnut Street in Townsend. Burial will follow at the Headwaters Cemetery in Three Forks. Afterwards, we will visit during a luncheon at the Three Forks United Methodist Church Annex, 124 2nd Avenue East in Three Forks.... Full story
Mel Obrigewitch, 86, of Three Forks, passed away Thursday, January 11, 2024. Funeral services will be held on July 6, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 101 S. Walnut Street in Townsend. Burial will follow at the Headwaters Cemetery in Three Forks. Afterwards, we will visit during a luncheon at the Three Forks United Methodist Church Annex, 124 2nd Avenue East in Three Forks.... Full story
Patricia (Parker) Gibson, 85, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2024 at the Parkhaven Retirement Community in Manhattan, Mt. Service are pending with the K&L Mortuary in Three Forks, MT.... Full story
A memorial service will be held to remember Merrill Arbuckle on Saturday, June 15 at 11 AM. Please come to Stevenson Park. Bring a lawnchair and a story. See you there.... Full story
On May 10th, Evelyn Ewan passed away peacefully at her home in Three Forks. Evelyn was born on May 30th, 1935, in the foothills just outside of Willow Creek to parents Raymond and Lillian Goakey. She was the third of seven siblings. Her parents worked on several ranches in Park and Gallatin counties, as well as in and around the Big Timber area. In her teen years, she lived in Springdale and attended school in Big Timber. On March 1st, 1956, she married June Ewan. Along with her children from a... Full story
Gay Lilly Vaughan Guizado Cavagnolo (1941-2023) was born in Portland, Oregon to Donna (Harwood) and Otis L. Vaughan who were descendants of the pioneers. The Vaughan family came from France settling in Virginia and migrating to California during the Gold Rush era of the 1840’s. The Harwood family came to America from England settling in Virginia and migrating to Montana during the Civil War. Lilly was the 16th great-grandniece of Sir Francis Drake descending from his sister Margaret Weldon Drake through the Harwoods. Lilly attended Gresham H... Full story
Patricia Ann (Bryson) Hereim, 74, passed away peacefully the evening of Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at her daughter's home in Helena after a four-year battle with cancer. Patricia was born January 23, 1950, in Bozeman, to Norman and Bette (White) Bryson. She grew up in the Madison Valley on the family farm. She graduated from Three Forks High School in 1968 and attended Bozeman Vo-Tech where she completed bookkeeping courses. After graduating, she moved to Boulder to work as a payroll clerk at the... Full story
Shirley Jeane Zuelke was born on November 30, 1953, in Long Beach, California. She was the third child of Jack and Audrey (Kinchloe) Zuelke. The family returned to their Montana roots in early 1954, where they purchased a ranch on the lower Madison Road in Three Forks. Shirley developed a deep love of animals and spent many happy hours bottle feeding calves and lambs, working the cattle, riding her cranky Shetland pony Porky, and playing with her dog Bubbalooey. She graduated from Three Forks... Full story
Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Aunt and friend, Kerin McCarver passed away March 14, 2024, after a brief illness. We miss her love, warm smile and quick wit, her eye for beauty and her many artistic endeavors. She enjoyed meeting and talking to people, and was a wonderful quilter, gardener, poet and pie baker. She deeply loved and was loved by her family and close friends. Kerin was born in Glasgow, Montana May 26, 1936, to Walter and Florence Johnson when Walt was working as a Fort Peck dam... Full story
Mildred "Millie" Shoenecke, 96, of Bozeman passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Millie was born on May 10, 1927, to Eli and Marion (Thompson) Toma in Boulder, MT. She was one of six children who grew up attending Radersburg Grade School near Townsend. She attended Townsend High School before she went on to attend nursing school at MSU and then finished her schooling at Butte VoTech. Millie spent the majority of her life living in Southwest Montana working for various nursing homes... Full story
Nathan Kirk Galbreath was born in Great Falls, Montana, to Bruce and Kathy Galbreath in 1975. He passed away in Whitehall, Montana, on April 23, 2024. Nathan was a graduate of Three Forks High School and held a Welding degree from the University of Montana. Nathan was skilled in numerous disciplines such as mechanics, heavy equipment, and woodworking. He possessed a CDL and was employed across Montana and the western U.S., most recently with Riverside Construction as a heavy equipment operator.... Full story
Neil G Toma on May 4th at the Holy Cross Cemetery in Townsend at 10:00.... Full story
