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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 arrangements....
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 girl, always talking and asking questions. She loved the outdoors, making mud pies and playing games with her siblings. Leona attended school in Scobey, MT, Detroit, MI and graduated from Billings Senior High, Billings MT Class of 1960. She continued her education with a degree from Billings Business... 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 places – her cabin. Liz started her schooling in Gallatin Gateway and completed college at DeVry University in Phoenix, Arizona. She worked various jobs, and for a time she was a waitress. Her last job was as a diagnostic technician at Dynojet. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, E... 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 Edna and Edwin Bellach in Three Forks Montana on May 29, 1938. She grew up in the Three Forks community, with her four siblings where her parents ran the plumbing and hardware store. She graduated from Three Forks High in 1956 and continued her education at Montana State University and Eastern Montana C... 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 that taught him to fish, hunt, drive, play baseball and mostly to be the man Chris wanted to be. Chris was also very proud to have served his country. In his life he was very much his own man and we are blessed that he chose to ride out peacefully in families loving arms at his home. A visitation and... 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 graduated high school. Dixie met the love of her life, Jim Reich, and they married June 21, 1953 in Manhattan and spent 57 wonderful years together before his passing in 2010. They welcomed two beautiful children, Daniel James and Denise Marie. In 1967, Jim was transferred to Seattle, Washington with... 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 Willow Creek, Montana. Janette was the youngest of ten children of Orville Howard and Stella Myrtle (Campbell) Sallee. Janette was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers (Noel, Omer, Forrest, Orville, and Glenn), four sisters (Beryl, Velma, Irene, and Esta), husband (Leroy Ebright), and her...
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 in Simms Montana, with a short 3 year stay in San Diego California with her family. At 5 years old she was the first open heart surgery patient to have the heart repaired outside of the body at the University of Minnesota, where the ground breaking procedure took place. Her name can be found in the... 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 ranch home with family by his side May 23, 2021. Growing up, Chan worked on the family ranch and graduated from Willow Creek High School. Chan always told his kids that the D's & F's on his report cards stood for Dandy and Fine. On March 3, 1949 Chan married Joyce Britzius at the family ranch. Chan and... 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 enjoyed taking his family's boat, traveling out on Rainy Lake, camping, and fishing as a kid. He was also quite an athlete growing up. He participated in hockey and crossed the Canadian border to attend games and his high school football team had to travel 90 miles to play. Larry graduated from... 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 ranch on the Rosebud Creek in Eastern Montana and attended rural elementary schools until the family moved to Manhattan in 1936. After graduating from Manhattan High School in 1943, Evelyn attended Dillon Normal School (Western Montana College, Dillon) obtaining a teaching certificate. She then taught... 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 miss him forever. We will set his ashes free on the wind to become part of the earth and sky he loved. Condolences can be sent to PO Box 205, Willow Creek, MT 59760.... 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, Montana. She graduated from Big Timber High School in 1945 and married Keith Gottlob on November 19, 1950. They worked for several ranches throughout Montana before landing on the Lower Madison River working for Buck and Marcia Anderson's Climbing Arrow Ranch. Alice and Keith lived and worked "out on the... 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 Forks, MT and raised three kids. Elaine was employed in many different fields in her lifetime, including owning and operating a house cleaning business. In her free time, she enjoyed crochet, watching her grandson wrestle, long conversations with close friends, scenic drives, and camping. She was a... 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 later blessed with 3 children, Michel (Mick), Holly, and Nancy. Phil was a mechanic at Northern Auto, ranched in the Dry Creek area and later owned Gallatin Repair Service in Manhattan, MT. Phil grew up with a love for aircrafts after watching World War II bombers fly over the family ranch. After he retired,... 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 where she received her teaching certificate. After college, Jackie taught third grade in Manhattan, Montana. The mother of one of her students, Pat Hughes, set Jackie up on a blind date with a young rancher from the Madison Valley named Steve McDonnell. It was a match that worked; Jackie and Steve were... 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 and one brother. Growing up, she enjoyed riding horses, participating in sports and playing her guitar. Following in her mother's footsteps, Michele along with her sisters, attended Saint Mary College in Leavenworth, Kansas. There she earned her elementary education degree in 1980. She was also... 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 completed cosmetology school and began working as a beautician. Marcella married Raymond Buchholz on July 8, 1967, in Billings, Montana, at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church. They moved to Pasco, Washington, and daughter, Kathy, was born in 1973. Three years later, the family moved to Post Falls, Idaho, and... 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 award-winning school paper, the Panther Press. Mark's unorthodox teaching practices, quirky personality, and quick wit made for interesting lectures. Students knew him not only for teaching them the fundamentals of English and journalism, but for educating them on life lessons and encouraging them to...
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 Bridger School and graduated from Holy Rosary High School. On June 25, 1966 she married Omer Obrigewitch and together they raised four daughters; Jody Bellamy (Stacy), Laurie Baker, Kerry Welch (Dean), Amy Damuth (Blaine). Pat loved spending time with her grandchildren; Lindsay, Jace (Melanie), Leyton,... Full story
Donald (Don) Curtis Nimmick, age 74, was called home to the Lord on Friday, October 30, 2020. He was born May 15, 1946 in Great Falls, MT, the eldest son of Arnold and Joyce (Curtis) Nimmick. He married Gayle Polston on September 6, 1969 and had three sons, Brian, Brent and Barry. Don was a graduate of Willow Creek HS and of Montana State University. He co-founded Alpha Fence Co in 1989 and was very proud to have his son, Brent join him in 1996. In 2017, he retired and Brent and his wife, Doro continue his legacy today. Don loved to spend time... Full story
Long term Manhattan resident Les B. Lundwall passed away quietly Saturday Oct.17th at Bozeman hospital from coronary complications at age 94. Les was born on Jan. 26,1926 in Cushing MN. To Carl and Garda Lundwall. He left MN. To serve in the Navy during WW2. He returned from the war to marry his childhood sweetheart, Fern his wife of 50 years. Les went to work at the Northern Pacific Railroad where he retired after nearly 40 years of service. Les was proceeded in death by his wife Ferne and his brother Norman. He is survived by his three...
On Friday, October 2nd, 2020, Eleanor Huckert, loving mother passed away at the age of 93. Eleanor was born in Three Forks, Montana on December 13th, 1926. Eleanor spent her whole life in Three Forks and Manhattan and loved Montana. Eleanor had a passion for music, and played the organ and piano, she also loved her flowers and garden. She collected antique bells and money banks. Eleanor endured many difficulties in her lifetime, but persevered through it with her relationship and faith in God, as well as meeting the love of her life, Harold,...
Age: 85 Born: October 30, 1934, in Three Forks, Montana Passed Away: August 17, 2020, in his family home in Logan, Montana Due to COVID a private funeral service was held on Tuesday, August 25, 2020, at the K & L Mortuary Chapel in Three Forks, Montana. His funeral was officiated by Rev. Charles Christensen. Gary is proceeded in death by his parents: Melvin & Ester Rutledge, Sister Roberta (Berta) Anderson, Grandson Scott Dykman. He is survived in life by his wife of 56 years Margaret Rutledge, Donna Koontz (David), Ronnie Rutledge, Dianne... Full story
Duane Kenneth Severson was born on May 10th,1942 in Wheaton Village, Minnesota to Dolly Pechia Severson and Kenneth Severson. Duane passed away on September 12th ,2020 surrounded by his family. Duane was the first born child of a very large blended family. He spent his early years in Minnesota and Montana. Later he joined the Army with his best friend from childhood, Adrian Erickson, serving in Germany, before returning to Minnesota. He then met and married Jeannine Boehland, and later divorced. They had one son, Wayne Michael, born on... Full story
