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MOSCOW, IDAHO - Robert "Bob" C. Mock of Moscow, Idaho died Sunday, March 28, 2021 at Good Samaritan Moscow Village. He was 87. Bob was born March 8, 1934 in Downey, Idaho to Clinton and Winnifred Evans Mock. He was raised in Montana and Idaho and graduated from Gallatin County High School in Bozeman, Montana. Bob met Evelyn Faye Powell while attending Gallatin County High School. They were married on April 29, 1952 in Bozeman. Bob attended Idaho State University in Pocatello, Idaho for one... Full story
SEELEY LAKE - Richard “Dick” Allen Koepplin, 73, passed away from natural causes on March 30, 2021 at his home at Seeley Lake. Dick was born in Missoula on July 23, 1947 to Wilhelm and June Koepplin. From an early age he loved working in the fields with his dad. His mom loved to tell how Dick ran away from home thirteen times in one morning to be in the field with his dad. Fresh out of high school Dick married Pam MacArthur and also began his long career as a mill worker. Dick loved the Mon... Full story
"Nobody made a greater mistake than he who did nothing because he could do only a little" ~E.Burke SEELEY LAKE - Klaus von Stutterheim, 77, of Seeley Lake, Montana passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021 in his vacation home in Camp Verde, Arizona. He was born in Berlin, Germany on Oct. 4, 1943 to the late Elisabeth and Hans-Heinrich von Stutterheim. Born into the Berlin Bombing of 1943, growing up in post-war Berlin, witnessing the birth of a new nation, Klaus always was a strong believer in... Full story
SEELEY LAKE - On Feb. 23 our sweet Mama Debra 'Debby' Magstadt passed away at her home surrounded by her family. She fought a courageous battle with cancer for 10 months but succumbed to complications from chemotherapy. Debby was born Dec. 6, 1957 in Missoula. She grew up on the Northside. Debby worked at Double Front at a young age but eventually worked most of her life doing janitorial work at the University of Montana and some small businesses. Later on, she worked at Deanos and the last few... Full story
GREAT FALLS – On Dec. 30, 2020, my dear sweet husband, Terry Nelson Daugherty was called to heaven. After thirty years of pain due to a logging accident, he is finally at peace. He called me his "Darling Bride" to everyone for thirty years. Terry was born in Des Moines, Iowa on Oct. 12, 1950. He grew up in Iowa where his family had a corn farm. When he was in the third grade, his family moved to Montana. Terry graduated from Helena High School in 1968. He spent two years in Forestry School in M... Full story
SEELEY LAKE - Last November, we unexpectedly lost our beloved community member Douglas E. Waldron, 75. As many of you know, Doug came to the Seeley Lake area in about the year 2000 after retiring from his 37-year career in law enforcement. He was extremely proud of his position as Chief of Police of Stanhope, New Jersey but was eager to create a new life in Montana which he did successfully. He loved everything about his new home in Montana, the scenery, the wildlife, the hiking trails and... Full story
SEELEY LAKE - Sandra (Sandy) Jude Thompson Berry went to be with her Father in Heaven at 5:20 p.m., Feb. 5 in the presence of her husband and oldest son. Before Alzheimer's stole her ability to read, our cherished mom Sandy began each day with an Our Daily Bread devotional and prayer. Our family takes comfort that the Feb. 5, 2021 devotional was Isaiah 41:13, "I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you." She was 73. Sandy was born... Full story
SEELEY LAKE - On Sept. 30, 1927 "Happy" Jack Davis graced Planet Earth with his uplifting and indomitably cheerful presence. To the sorrow of those who were fortunate enough to have known him, and especially those who loved him, he passed away unexpectedly, but quickly and painlessly during the morning of Jan. 20, 2021 at the age of 93. Jack was born in Butte, Montana to Wilfred and Nola Davis. He was the youngest of five children. When he was 13, he met the love of his life, Patricia "Pat"... Full story
I pack no provisions for my long journey – entering emptiness under the midnight moon. Chinese Sage SWAN VALLEY - Thomas entered this life in post-World War II Germany on a leap year day. His parents, Anton and Ella Mueller, immigrated to California when Thomas was a young boy. Thomas's father passed away in 2003 and his mother passed away in 2012. He is survived by his sister Angella Mueller Sawyer and many dear friends. Thomas discovered a passion for art at an early age, following it into s... Full story
SEELEY LAKE - John "Jack" Clair Venters, 76, passed from this life to eternity on Christmas Day 2020 at St. Patrick's Hospital in Missoula due to complications related to COVID-19. Born in Seattle, Washington on Sept. 9, 1944, Jack was the eldest of seven children born to Marguerite and Jim Venters. Jack grew up in Washington state. After high school, he enlisted in the Navy but was discharged shortly thereafter due to asthma. He returned to Washington and began attending barber school. While... Full story
WILMINGTON, NEW YORK – Gerald (Jerry) Estes, Jr., passed away Friday, Jan. 1, 2021 at his home in Wilmington, New York surrounded by loving family. Jerry was predeceased by his wife Sandy, his parents Gerald and Theresa Estes, and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Jerry is survived by his siblings Carolyn (Mike) Fitzsimmons and Kathleen (Steve) Thompson. Also surviving are an aunt Celia Stephenson and an uncle Rodney (Alberta) Estes, nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, many cousins and his... Full story
SWAN VALLEY - Alan Lee Childs, 77, born Aug. 11, 1943 died of natural causes on Nov. 19. Alan was born in Browning, Montana but grew up in Libby, Montana with his parents Dorothy and Lee Childs. He joined the Navy in 1963 where he became an Engineman and a Certified Diver. He attended Submarine School and became an underwater welder where he salvaged sunken ships from the ocean. He was honorably discharged in 1969. Alan moved to Havre shortly afterward and worked for Rocky Mountain Packing... Full story
SEELEY LAKE - On Nov. 4, Willis "Bill" Ogden passed away at 86, five years to the day his wife Patricia passed in 2015. He was survived briefly by his older sister Virginia. Born in Streator, Illinois Sept. 26, 1934 (though he was slow to admit he wasn't born in Montana) to Harry and Jessie Ogden. The Ogden family moved to Montana and ended up in Polson. In Polson he played football in high school and participated in the East West Shrine game. Graduated in 1954, despite jumping out the window... Full story
CONRAD - Lucille Mary "Cec" (Brophy) Peterman was born Dec. 5, 1939 in Conrad, Montana to William and Beatrice Brophy of Valier, Montana. She passed peacefully in her sleep on Nov. 25 at the Pondera Medical Center Extended Care after a long battle with dementia. She was 80 years old. Cec was the seventh of 10 children. She was raised in Valier and graduated from Valier High School in 1957. That same summer she met Donald "Bronc" Peterman. They married on July 1, 1958 in Granite Falls,... Full story
BILLINGS - Jack O. Patton, age 97, was born in Silver City, New Mexico. He was the youngest of four children born to Thomas Leonard (TL) and Jesse H. Patton. Jack died in Billings, Montana on Nov. 24, 2020. Jack grew up on a ranch homesteaded by his parents near Silver City, New Mexico. In about 1944 he was drafted into the US. Army and served as an infantryman in the European theatre. Shortly after he arrived in Europe, his unit was captured by the Germans and he spent the remainder of the war... Full story
SWAN VALLEY - 'Mike' Alden Holmes, 76, of Swan Valley, passed away Dec. 1 in his home at the Gordon Ranch surrounded by his loved ones. Mike was born in Missoula on Jan. 17, 1944 to Henry and Florence Holmes. Mike grew up in Polson. While in high school Mike was a standout athlete in basketball, football and track. He spent his summers in the Swan Valley. Mike married his high school sweetheart Susan Paul in 1964. Mike received his Associate Degree in Forestry from the University of Montana. He... Full story
SEELEY LAKE - On Sept. 12, Wayne David Cahoon, beloved husband, father, Papa, brother, uncle, friend and Follower of Christ, closed his eyes on earth and opened them in heaven. He is rejoicing now with Jesus and so many others that have gone before. Wayne, born on Jan. 20, 1961 to Theresa and Levi Ralph Cahoon is the seventh (perfect number he would always say) of eight children. He was raised on his family ranch at Placid Lake, attended Seeley Lake Elementary, Seeley-Swan High School and Pillsb... Full story
CONDON - Son of Arthur J. and Alice M. Scherer. Internist/Rheumatologist. Loved his patients and they him. USAF Flight Surgeon 1966-69. Devout catholic, served on school boards and parish councils. Chief of staff Missoula Community Hospital, President of N.W. Rheumatism Society and 10-year Medical Director Swan Valley Emergency Services in Condon. Liked to sing (Missoula Doctor's Jazz Band, OLF church choir, Seattle). Loved Lindbergh Lake cabin, hiking, high mountain lakes, fly fishing and... Full story
SEELEY LAKE - Isaac Morse and his friend Damien Miner left this world way too young Nov. 8. Isaac was born March 28, 2003 to Ted and Christie Morse. He was six months old when they decided to make the move and call Seeley Lake their home. Montana is the only home he knew. Isaac had a wonderful life full of adventure and love for the mountains. Isaac has been fishing with his big brother Jacob since he could hold a pole. Growing up he was never too young or too small for anything. He loved... Full story
CONDON - Renae Lyn Anderson, beloved and devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt and loyal friend, left to continue her journey with her father, brother, friends and most certainly Elvis Presley on Oct. 19, 2020. Renae was born in Missoula, Montana on Jan. 6, 1952 to Robert K. "Tuffy" and Leita Anderson. She was the first of three children, followed by her brother Bob and sister Melody. She was raised in Condon, attended Salmon Prairie Grade School and graduated from Seeley-Swan High... Full story
SEELEY LAKE - On Aug. 21, 2002, a baby boy was born to Specialist Christopher Miner and his then-wife Melinda Barraza Miner at Fort Hood, Texas. With chubby cheeks and deep brown eyes, Damien Nichols Miner was immediately beloved by everyone. Upon his father's honorable departure from the Army, Damien moved to the Pacific Northwest where they enjoyed living by the majority of their family in the Portland/Vancouver area and their extended family in Missoula, Montana. Damien's childhood was... Full story
SEELEY LAKE – Jay Haveman was born in Billings, Montana on Aug. 10, 1939. The son of Louis and Martha Haveman, Jay was raised on the family ranch and went to grade school at the rancher school and high school at Hysham High School. At the age of 15, Jay went to work during the summer at the Long Horn "A" Ranch at Big Timer, Montana. Jay returned to Hysham to finished school. He rented a small house in Hysham and worked different jobs around town. Immediately after high school, Jay had a job i... Full story
SEELEY LAKE - Justina I. Henkel, age 93, of Seeley Lake, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 6 at her home. She was born on March 28, 1927, in Kitzingen, Germany, to Franz and Maria Magdalena Homer Hart. She was a teenager in Hitler's Youth Army. At the end of World War II, she married Daniel Henkel and she came to America in the early 1950's by boat from the North Sea through the English Channel to Ellis Island, New York. She learned English, gained her American citizenship and worked at Providence... Full story
SEELEY LAKE - Justina I. Henkel, age 93, of Seeley Lake, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 6 at her home. She was born on March 28, 1927, in Kitzingen, Germany, to Franz and Maria Magdalena Homer Hart. She was a teenager in Hitler's Youth Army. At the end of World War II, she married Daniel Henkel and she came to America in the early 1950's by boat from the North Sea through the English Channel to Ellis Island, New York. She learned English, gained her American citizenship and worked at Providence... Full story
Robert William Kennedy, 69, of Charleston, South Carolina, peacefully passed from this life into eternal life with Jesus on Friday, Sept. 25. A celebration and memorial of his life will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4 at the Beresford Hall "Ruins" at 454 Royal Assembly Drive, Charleston, South Carolina. His inurnment and military honors will be held at a later date. Robert was born Sept. 8, 1951 in Munich, Germany, son of the late George Kennedy and Anneliese Ebelt Kennedy. Also known as Pack R... Full story
