Local Obituaries for Families in Beaverhead County
James Freeman
June 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...
Jolene Linscott
June 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
June 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
June 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
June 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...
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...
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...
Marvin Lundberg
April 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
April 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
April 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
April 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
April 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
April 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
March 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
March 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...
Maureen Wood
March 20, 2021
Maureen Ann Wood April 24, 1944 – March 20, 2021 Maureen was born April 24, 1944 to Andrew and Catherine Mangold. She was joined by brother William (Bill) shortly after. Maureen grew up along the Hi-Line of Montana and attended school in Hingham. After High School graduation she met and married Emil Paul Styke. To this union Joan, Paul, Gary...
Clara Hazelbaker
March 10, 2021
Clara N. Hazelbaker born May 18, 1932, died peacefully with family by her side on March 10, 2021. Clara is the daughter of Norman and Esther Nelson. Clara married Theodore B. Hazelbaker on August 4, 1948. She is proceeded in death by her husband Ted Hazelbaker; brother Wayne N. Nelson; and daughter-in-law Judy Hazelbaker. Survived by her children, Terry Mattfeldt,...
Marjorie Stefanatz
March 5, 2021
Marjorie Jean Stefanatz (Margie) May 15,1933-March 5, 2021 "Margie" Stefanatz passed away after falling at her home Margie peacefully passed away at the Pioneer Care & Rehab Center in Dillon, on March 5, 2021 following a brief illness. Margie was born on May 15, 1933, the third child to Michael (Mike) Stefanatz and Ann T. Malesich Stefanatz. Margie attended country...
Patricia (Pat) Peterson
March 4, 2021
Patricia (Pat) Aileen Peterson, 66, of Dillon, MT passed away on March 4th 2021, at home. Pat was born on March 19, 1954 at Barrett Hospital in Dillon, daughter to Herman and Aileen Peterson of Dillon. Pat is survived by her three boys: Tyler John Peter Roschinger of Seattle, WA; Travis (wife Heidi) James Roschinger of VA; and Torin Thomas...
Dorothea Hildreth
February 22, 2021
Dorothea Gene Hildreth died February 22, 2021. She was born April 21, 1930 to John Lewis Winans and Beulah Faye (Graham) Winans in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She spent much of her childhood on a small farm and graduated from high school in 1948. She married William Burton Crampton on October 31, 1948. Four children were born to this union, Rebecca...
