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Local Obituaries for Families in Beaverhead County
Harold Forsman
Jun 28, 2021
Due to unforeseen circumstances flowers for Harold Forsman must be ordered by calling Wilhelm Flower Shoppe in Butte (406)782-1311,. Orders must be placed by Thursday afternoon and will be florist choice this is the only option for flowers at this time. Thank you for your understanding. Memorial contributions may be made to Montana Hope Project or Barrett Home Health and...
Eldon Voss
Jun 28, 2021
Eldon Glen Voss 1938-2021 Eldon Voss passed away peacefully as the sun was rising on the morning of Monday, June 28, 2021. He was surrounded by his family sharing memories and funny stories and certainly kept the Barrett Hospital staff in Dillon entertained and on their toes. He was the fourth of five children born to Henry “Sonnie" and Marjorie...
Christopher Allen
Jun 22, 2021
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...
James Peret
Jun 18, 2021
James Robert Peret, 76 of Dillon, Montana passed away at Barrett Hospital and Healthcare on June 18, 2021. He was born on March 20, 1945 in Baker City, Oregon to James and Mary Ann Peret. Jim is survived by his wife, Ann, his daughters, Jessica and Jamie and his special dog, Sadie. Private family services will be held at a...
James Freeman
Jun 17, 2021
James, “Jim” Freeman, born June 3, 1960, in Deer Lodge MT. He passed away on Thursday June 17th at his home. Jim was a true cowboy who worked many different jobs across the country from Louisiana to Montana. Jim finally settled in his favorite State of Montana in the mid 90’s. His last line of work, which he was most...
Shirley Pitts
Jun 17, 2021
Shirley Jean Pitts, born Shirley Jean Deans in Dillon Montana to Rela "June" Deans and Robert Deans of Grant Montana. Shirley spent a large part of her early life on the Welborn ranch in Horse Prairie. Shirley and her siblings spent a lot of the time in the mountains timbering with their parents. Shirley was only two weeks old when...
Jolene Linscott
Jun 16, 2021
Jolene Kay Linscott, 58, of Dillon passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 16th, 2021. Joe & Barbara (Rasmussen) Clemans & sister, Susan, welcomed her to the family on August 31st, 1962. She grew up in Wisdom and attended school there until high school, where she started at BCHS. Jolene always excelled in academics, winning many spelling bees. She...
Neil Strozzi
Jun 11, 2021
Robert Neil Strozzi age 88 passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his beloved wife and children in the early morning hours of June 11, 2021. To the end, he retained his sense of humor, wit and incredible love for his family. Neil was born the second of three children to Robert and Beatrice (Simon) Strozzi on October 16,...
Clinton Howery
Jun 4, 2021
Clinton Lee Howery, 77, of Dillon, MT died June 4 at home with his extended family by his side. Clint was born on Oct 20, 1943 to Wayne and Kjestine Howery in Torrington, Wyoming. He grew up with his 5 siblings in LaGrange, WY, where he played basketball and rode bulls and broncs for his high school rodeo team. Clint...
Reba Mitchell
Jun 1, 2021
Reba Jo was born in Chickasha, OK, on October 15, 1933. She was the second of 5 children born to Clarence Tryon and Edna (Miller) Tryon. Her youngest brother, Jimmy, was her responsibility. As was common in Oklahoma at the time, she only stayed in school through the 6th grade. She later completed her GED and even several semesters of...
Val Prophet
May 1, 2021
Val Prophet, 80, died peacefully at home on May 1, 2021 (his mother’s birthday). Val was born August 15, 1940 in Rigby, Idaho to Harold “Shorty” Prophet and Alta Maureen Stocks. He was third of 4 boys born to the family. Val graduated from Beaverhead County Highschool and received his college degree from Western Montana College. He also graduated from...
A Frecker
May 1, 2021
Andrew Kent Frecker Kent passed from this life surrounded by his loved ones Saturday May 1, 2021 in Dillon, Montana after battling years of poor health. He was born September 13, 1960 in Ogden, Utah to Andrew LeRoy Frecker and Shirley Irene Jacobs Frecker. Kent spent most of his childhood roaming the mountains and playing in the empty lot behind...
Marvin Lundberg
Apr 29, 2021
Marvin Faulden Lundberg, 89 January 14, 1932 - April 29, 2021 On the evening of April 29th, 2021, Marvin passed away peacefully at home in Dillon, MT with his family after a strong fought battle with Parkinson's Disease. Marvin Faulden Lundberg was born on January 14, 1932, in Lemmon, SD, becoming the 6th child to Joseph and Ida (Weisbeck) Lundberg....
Michael Rice
Apr 25, 2021
Michael James Rice May 2, 1978 – April 25, 2021 Michael James “Mike” Rice left this earth too soon in a boating accident on April 25 th . He was born on May 2, 1978 to Tom and Sharon Rice in Dillon, MT. He joined his brother Nolan, who became his lifelong best friend and confidant. Mike grew up on...
Randy Albrecht
Apr 22, 2021
Randy Albrecht July 31, 1961 to April 22, 2021 Surrounded by his loving family Randy passed away in Butte April 22 due to complications from a massive stroke. Randy had many jobs throughout his life in Dillon. His last job being a yard man at standard lumber. His favorite past time tho was spending it hunting and fishing with his...
Iva Barnhart
Apr 16, 2021
Iva Jeannette Barnhart May 8, 1926 – April 16, 2021 Iva Jeannette (Moen) Barnhart passed away April 16, 2021 in Dillon, Montana, just shy of her 95th birthday. She was born May 8, 1926 in Marshfield (now Coos Bay), to Reidar Anker Moen and Christine Olive (Hope) Moen, joining older brother, Glenn Alfred Moen in the southern coastal town. Jeannette...
Gene Engelkes
Apr 16, 2021
Gene W. Engelkes, 78, of Monida passed away in his home on 16 April 2021 with his family at his side. Gene was born in Chana Illinois on 25 August 1943 to Albert and Bernice Engelkes. Gene had two older brothers, Richard and John, one younger brother, Bert, and a sister Jerry. Gene was raised on a farm but he...
Ann Mitchell
Apr 5, 2021
Ann Carroll Mitchell died peacefully on April 5, 2021with family by her side following a decline in health. Ann was born December 29, 1930 to Mayme and William “Bill” Carroll of Dillon and Jackson, MT. She married Gile H. Mitchell on August 24, 1957 and was the loving mother of five children, eight grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. Ann is...
Sally Richardson
Mar 26, 2021
Sally Joan (Lutzow) Richardson died peacefully on March 26, 2021 in her home in Dillon, MT. Sally lived 83 great years and was ready to journey on. Sally was born in Lone Pine, CA and lived most of her life in Independence, CA. She retired from the County of Inyo after many years of service. Sally graciously relocated to Montana...
Frederick Girard
Mar 21, 2021
Frederick T. “Butch” Girard of Dewey, MT went to his art studio in heaven Sunday, March 21, 2021 as a result of a heart attack. He was born November 17, 1954 at St. James Hospital in Butte to Frederick L. “Butch” Girard and Martha A. May. Butch was raised in Dillon, MT and was quite an athlete for the Dillon...
