Local Obituaries for Families in Beaverhead County
Gerane Block
September 7, 2022
DILLON – Mother danced her way into Heaven, September 7, 2022. The Block Family expresses our appreciation to the Dillon Community for supporting her on her journey, including Home Health, Hospice, Legacy Senior Living, hospitalists and nursing staff at Barrett Hospital, Pastor Daniel Triller and Brundage Funeral Home. Gerane was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, to Marion Hauser, a single...
Hubert Eslinger
September 3, 2022
H. Eugene Eslinger went to be with his Lord on Saturday, September 3, 2022, at the age of 95. He passed away peacefully after several months of increasing weakness. "Daddio" is lovingly remembered by his two daughters; "Grampa" is greatly missed by his grandchildren; and "Gene, "Uncle Gene," "Pastor Gene," or "Mr. E" is also fondly remembered by many relatives,...
Nora Lee Hilton
September 2, 2022
The world lost a pillar of love, light and service on September 2, 2022 when Nora Lee Hilton passed away surrounded by her husband, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren at her home in Dillon, Montana. Born Nora Lee Jones on December 27, 1936 in Malad, Idaho to Lester T. and Lillith Jones, she and her family moved to Dillon, Montana...
Francis McQuiston
August 31, 2022
Francis “Lelan” McQuiston of Dillon, MT passed away peacefully at his home in Ogden, Ut on August 31, 2022. Born on May 20, 1949, in a 1941 Hudson 4 door car in Silver bow, Mt to Sheldon and Grace McQuiston. He grew up in Melrose, MT with his 8 brothers and sisters. Later, he decided to travel down to Texas...
Jerry Rowe
August 24, 2022
Jerry “JAKE” Rowe, 82, passed away suddenly of aggressive cancer on Wednesday, August 24th, 2022, at his home in Dillon, MT, surrounded by his family. He was born August 19th, 1940, in Blackfoot, Idaho, the son of “Ted” & Mable Rowe. Jerry went to school in his early years in Armstead, MT and eventually graduating from Beaverhead County High School....
Charlotte Rice
August 17, 2022
Charlotte Rice recently passed away surrounded by family at her daughter’s home in Twin Bridges, MT. She was born in Burbank, CA January 15, 1929 to Edward Clyde Lewis and Florence Eva Wycoff Lewis. She attended school in her home state of California. Charlotte met her future husband, Melvin Rice, while he was playing with the USS Alabama Dance Band...
Patricia Foust
August 16, 2022
Patricia A. Foust, age 76, of Dillon, Montana, peacefully passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Patricia was born on February 28, 1946 in Beach, North Dakota to parents Peter H. and Thresa (Kremer) Schieffer. Her family moved to Wibaux, Montana, where she attended school and graduated from the Wibaux County High School. On September...
Gordon Martinell
August 16, 2022
Gordon E. Martinell, 89, passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at his home in Big Sheep Creek, Dell, MT. He was born November 6, 1932, in Hood River, Oregon, the son of Paul and Dorothy Martinell, Dell, Montana. He grew up at the Martinell ranch in Dell. After graduating from Lima High School, he attended Montana State University and was...
David Ferris
August 6, 2022
David Wade Ferris passed away August 6, 2022 in Butte, MT. He was born February 27, 1941 to Edgar “Bud” Ferris and Elizabeth Betty (Landers) Ferris in Dillon, MT. He was raised on the family ranch north of Dillon. He attended the Nelson Schoolhouse and BCHS, graduating in 1959, where he played football (captain) and basketball. He was the senior...
Diana Nagel
August 2, 2022
Diana Grace (Sue) Nagel passed away August 2, 2022. She was born January 11, 1935, in Youngstown, Ohio. Sue retired from Margala Salvage Company in Youngstown, Ohio in 1984 when she moved to Dillon, Montana to be with her sister, Hope McClane and her family. Sue and Hope’s mother passed away at the age of 48 in 1953. Sue took...
Grant Hildreth
July 31, 2022
Grant Joel Hildreth passed away peacefully July 31, 2022 surrounded by his loved ones. His determination, strength, and faith never wavered during his battle with pancreatic cancer. As he fought this battle, he strengthened all those around him. Grant was born to Raymond and Darlene Hildreth (Goodfellow) November 15, 1962. He had a strong will and stubborn personality, along with...
Laverne Jackson
July 31, 2022
LaVerne (Henrie) Jackson passed away on July 31, 2022. LaVerne was born on December 3, 1936 in Winton Wyoming to Clarence and Alice (Hanks) Henrie. The family moved to Jackson, Montana in 1947. LaVerne attended grade school in Jackson. Upon completion of 8th grade in Jackson, she moved to Rock Springs, Wyoming where she completed her freshman year of high...
Austin Smith
July 31, 2022
Austin Smith passed suddenly in a motorcycle accident enjoying what he loved on July 31, 2022. Austin was an amazing young man who was loved by all who crossed his path. He had an amazing personalty and lived his life to the fullest. Austin made his way into this world rather fast and lived his life at a fast pace....
Dorothy Newman
July 29, 2022
Dorothy Ann Newman, 89, of Dillon passed away Friday, July 29 th , 2022, at Pioneer Care and Rehabilitation. She was born December 7 th , 1932, to William and Laura (Nash) Brown in Hamilton City, CA. She attended Hamilton High School and then married her first husband Bell Robinson and had two children Carol and Craig. After their separation...
Howard Hughes
July 26, 2022
Howard Lloyd “Bud” Hughes passed away at home surrounded by his family and friends on Tuesday, July 26, 2022. “Bud” or “Buddy” as those who knew and loved him was preceded in death by his father Howard Lloyd “Shorty” Hughes, his mother Eunice Erlandsen, his stepfather Noel Kay and his brother Orv Chapman. He is survived by his siblings: Gary...
Melvyn Harris
July 23, 2022
Melvyn Lewis Harris was born in Brooklyn, NY on October 16, 1947 to Gertrude and Mack Harris. He loved growing up inn Borough Park with a large and close family. Stickball, hit the penny and the Dodgers filled his childhood. Summers in Miami made it a lifelong love. He graduated from Brooklyn College of Pharmacy and left to seek his...
