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Richard "Dick" Edward Reeve passed away on Jan. 26, 2019 at the age of 89. Dick was born on June 24, 1929, to Whitney and Marie Woodruff Reeve. His career in sales and management began during his early elementary years when he raised chickens for profit during the Depression. Throughout his life, Dick invested this attitude of self-motivated, entrepreneurial-energy to the good of his family and community. Dick and Margo met on a blind date while he was visiting Cal Berkeley. His letters tell of... Full story
SWAN VALLEY - Robert Allerton Cushman, born Oct. 26, 1929 died June 23, 2019 following a slow decline at his home in the Swan Valley surrounded by his wife and 20 of his kids, their spouses and his grandkids. A giant of family, faith, science and nature, Cush, as he was known, led a full and pioneering life. He died the way he had lived: without fear, wrapped in the Holy Spirit, showcasing his strength, and with Sue, his wife of 67 years by his side. Born in Cambridge, Mass. in 1929 as the... Full story
SEELEY LAKE - On Sunday, June 16, Dorothy, loving wife, mother and grandmother went to be with our Heavenly Father. She was 78 years old. Dorothy was born the seventh of 12 children, on Nov. 4, 1940 in Belgrade, Mont. to Ira and Juanita Kidney/Croston. She grew up and went to school in Manhattan, Mont. During that time she met her first husband Robert Edward Heath. They were married on May 30, 1957. They spent the first years of their marriage in the Manhattan area raising four daughters. From... Full story
SEELEY LAKE - IN LOVING MEMORY...This Memorial may be late in coming – but that is because it has been very difficult for me to believe this has really happened...on Saturday morning, May 25th, I suddenly lost my husband of 38 years. Dennis and I met on the beach in California and found out we grew up seven miles from each other back in Michigan! It was truly love at first sight – we're still on our first date, as I never went home!! Dennis was born Feb. 7, 1947 in Farmington, Mich., a suburb ou... Full story
Surrounded by loving family & friends, Julie Ann Peterson Arispe, passed away on Tuesday, June 4. She was born in Seattle, Wash. on Nov. 5, 1968. She grew up a member of a loving, lively and caring family. She attended Lawton Elementary, St. Josephs Middle School, Bishop Blanchet High School and the University of Montana. At the University of Montana, she was a member of the Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority and worked during school with "Society Expeditions" which took her to such parts of the world... Full story
HELENA - Mark Allen Jones, 62, passed away in his sleep in Helena, Montana early on Tuesday, May 7. Mark was born into a large family in Ventura, Calif. on Nov. 29, 1956. He thoroughly enjoyed telling the stories of his life to any that might listen. From growing up with eleven siblings in small town California, his athletic achievements in high school track and football, and the excitement of racing stock and sprint cars, he always had a story to tell. A California transplant that became a true... Full story
SEELEY LAKE – Yvonne Lassise Mackie passed away suddenly and peacefully on Feb. 7. Born Sept 30, 1949, Yvonne was the second child of nine siblings born to Joyce and Richard Lassise. A lifelong resident of northwest Montana, Yvonne met and married Jack Mackie and they lived in Seeley Lake with their daughter Sharon, son-in-law Shawn Wendel and two grandchildren Lane and Trista. Yvonne embraced the role of big sister, mother and devoted the latter years of her life to her grandchildren. She w... Full story
BILLINGS, MONT. – Tara Lea Ogden, 42, died from injuries sustained from being struck by a vehicle while walking home to her apartment on May 4th. She was pronounced dead at the hospital early May 5th. Tara was born to Ronald G. Ogden and Nicki L. McPhee Hals July 25, 1976. She was raised in Seeley Lake and attended grade and high school there. She finished her senior year and graduated in Unalaska, AK. While in Seeley Lake she helped raise, train and cared for 30+ sled dogs at her father's k... Full story
BILLINGS, MONT. - Pastor Herbert A.W. Schiefelbein died in the Christian faith on April 29 in Billings, Mont. at the age of 91, after a brief illness. Pastor Schiefelbein was born Oct. 19, 1927 in Milwaukee, Wisc., the youngest son of Arthur and Olga (nee Klatt) Schiefelbein. He was baptized into Christ Oct. 29, 1927, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, where he was also confirmed in the faith on Palm Sunday, 1940. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and School, where he received his... Full story
SEELEY LAKE - Michael Edward Haley was born on June 6,1970 in Gallipolis, Ohio to John Haley and Nancy Craighead. He was the youngest of their three children. Mike grew up in the beautiful town of Boulder, Colorado where his adventurous spirit attracted him to climbing mountains, snowboarding, cliff jumping and living free with his friends and family. He graduated from Meadowdale High School in Dayton, Ohio in 1989. Mike met the love of his life while on an adventure to Jackson Hole, Wyoming to... Full story
Mirl George Gratton was born on Feb. 5, 1936 to George and Gertie Gratton in Great Falls, Mont. In 1939, the family moved to the Greenfield Bench where Mirl attended elementary school and was active in band and basketball. Mirl continued his education in Fairfield, excelling in football, track and basketball. Mirl played on the Fairfield State Championship team of 1954 where the Eagles beat the Nashua Porcupines 56-53. While a junior in high school Mirl made his theatrical debut (and finale)... Full story
Alfred "Paul" Bergeson was born Sept. 3, 1935 in Pierre, S.D. to John and Johanna Gunhilda "Hilda" (Opsal) Bergeson. He attended Stanley County Schools through eighth grade, then attended Pierre High School in Pierre. Paul then went to work for local ranchers as a ranch hand before joining the United States Air Force. He was stationed at Parks Air Force Base in California before being medically discharged and returning home to South Dakota. Paul married Shirley Hillmer on October 27, 1956 in... Full story
WHITEFISH, MONT. - On Friday, April 19, 2019, Michaela Mae Hulett, loving wife and mother of two, passed away at the age of 32. Michaela was born March 14, 1987, in Powell, Wyo. to Patti Bartlett and Mike Dunlap. She grew up in Seeley Lake, Mont. where she graduated in 2005. During those high school years, she met the love of her life, Tyrel Hulett. They went to college together at Northern Idaho College. Michaela finished her nursing degree in both Missoula and Flathead Valley Community College... Full story
SEELEY LAKE - Nicholas Beery, 73, passed away Wednesday, April 10 at St. Patrick Hospital, Missoula, Mont. He was born Jan. 31, 1946 to Margaret and Newell Beery. As a boy he lived on the family ranch and was educated in the Richey and Circle Public Schools. In 1965 he was drafted into the Army, serving his country for two years. On Aug. 24, 1973, he married Barbara (Piersak) Plouffe in Circle, Mont. becoming a stepfather to Danette and Monique. They lived in Vida and Wolf Point before moving... Full story
MOSCOW, IDAHO – Evelyn Faye Mock of Moscow, Idaho died Sunday, March 31, 2019 at Gritman Medical Center. She was 84. Evelyn was born Dec. 4, 1934 at Belgrade, Mont. to William C. and Florence Kent Powell. She grew up and attended school in Montana, graduating from Bozeman High School. She and Robert C. Mock were married April 29, 1953 in Bozeman. They made their home in Missoula. After her children were older, she attended nurses training at St. Patrick's Hospital, graduating with her LPN. S... Full story
SEELEY LAKE - Stephen Armer Johnson, 68, passed away on March 25 at Fort Harrison VA Medical Center in Helena, Mont. surrounded by his loving family. Stephen was born Sept. 13, 1950 in Poplar Bluff, Mo. to Charles Lebert and Voilet Lucille (Shockley) Johnson. He was the second of four children. He was raised in southern Missouri and moved to Central Oregon for his grade school years. He returned to Missouri and graduated high school in Deepwater. He was accepted into West Point, but chose not... Full story
HELMVILLE - Katherine Louise Doney Daniels, 71, of Helmville, Mont., passed away March 28. She was born to parents William James Doney and Geraldine Geary Doney, December 9, 1947, in Deer Lodge, Mont. Kathy graduated from Helmville Elementary School in 1962 and Powell County High School in 1966. She was married to Paul Daniels in 1972. Kathy is survived by: her husband Paul "Buck" Daniels of Helmville; her two children and their spouses Jodi and Scott Barger of Cascade, Mont. and Ty and Alyssa... Full story
SEELEY LAKE - Stephen A. Johnson, age 68 of Seeley Lake, passed away Monday, March 25, 2019. Viewing will be held at 9 a.m. on Friday, March 29th at Faith Chapel, 3260 Highway 83 North, Seeley Lake. A funeral service will begin at 10 a.m. at Faith Chapel with a reception to follow in the social hall of the church. A Graveside Service with Military Honors will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, March 29th at Montana State Veterans Cemetery, Fort Harrison. Please visit www.aswfuneralhome.com to offer the family a condolence or to share a memory of... Full story
SEELEY LAKE - Glenn Frederick Bliss, 72, beloved father, grandfather and friend, passed away Sunday, March 17 at his home in Seeley Lake with his family by his side. Glenn was born to Glenn E. and Elizabeth Bliss Sept. 3, 1946 in Great Falls, Mont. He attended Great Falls High School graduating in 1964. He went on to attend Kemper Military school in Boonville, Missouri for two years and then finished his education at the University of Oregon graduating with degrees in finance and business admini... Full story
SWAN VALLEY - John L. Mahoney passed away peacefully in his home on March 19. His was born April 17, 1929 in Harlem, Mont. He graduated from Big Fork High School in 1947. He started his adult life working on his uncle's ranch on the Hi-Line. After he married Dorothy, he changed jobs to road construction. That field took him to Salt Lake City and the changing of careers. He began driving truck pulling mobile homes from Salt Lake City to Minnesota. He liked driving truck so well he stayed with tha... Full story
SEELEY LAKE - Our beloved and precious Matthew, 39, was suddenly and unexpectedly taken away from us on March 11. Matthew was born on December 19, 1979 to Gary and Royann in Missoula and was raised in Seeley Lake. Matthew, even as a young child, had such stubbornness head strength that he had to do things, all things, with the idea or notion that it was his idea only. He was never a follower, more like a loner always. He attended Seeley-Swan High School and actively participated in weight... Full story
MISSOULA - Gregory Leon Barsi, 62, of Missoula, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 7 of natural causes at St. Patrick's Hospital. He was born on March 16, 1956 in Santa Rosa, Calif. to Mario and Jeane Barsi. Gregory was educated in Santa Rosa public schools and went to Santa Rosa Jr. College. He was a member of the Glee Club, as well as many groups of the arts. He enjoyed music of all kinds, as well as musical plays, art, crafting and was very artistic. He wrote poetry as a hobby and had a... Full story
SEELEY LAKE - On Feb. 23, 2019 with the backdrop of a beautiful snowy Montana morning, Carl Antone Bergset (aka Callie) age 60, passed away peacefully at his home in Seeley Lake surrounded by his family. He was born Jan. 11, 1959 in Superior, Mont. to Carl and Annabelle Bergset. He worked for the Pyramid Mountain Lumber Company for 32 years as a certified lumber grader. He took great pride in his work and attained the recognition of his peers and was considered an expert in his field. He was... Full story
HELENA - William Donald Martin Jr. passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, Feb. 5. He was preceded in death by: his parents W.D. Martin, Sr. and Ann Marie Martin; sons William D, Martin III and Shawn Lester Martin; brothers Frank Martin and Jackie Bob Martin; and sisters Patsy Martin and Joanne Martin. Don is survived by: his wife Bonnie (Sherman) Martin; sister Barbara Stevens and her husband Jim; son Steve Martin and daughter-in-law Staci Martin; daughter Angie Ratayczak and son-in-law... Full story
BIGFORK, MONT. - Bonnie Dot Penner, 81 of Bigfork, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 19. Bonnie, affectionately known to others as “Tiny,” was born Sept. 7, 1937 to Austin and Nellda Oillree in Rexburg, Idaho, joining older sister Lois and brothers Gary and Larry. The family relocated to Ovando. She attended Missoula County High School in Missoula and graduated in 1955. Bonnie’s greatest treasure was her family. She loved celebrations that brought the entire extended family together. Any chance to gather, play cards, tell stories and enjoy a famil... Full story
