Local Obituaries for Families in Beaverhead County

September 23, 2020

In Memory of Donna Kay Hoenstine Keppner Donna Kay Hoenstine Keppner 73, passed away peacefully at the family ranch, Lima, Montana on September 23, 2020. Affectionately called Kay, Donna was born to Harry (Bus) and Emma (Betty) Hoenstine on November 27, 1947. Kay grew up on the family ranch near Lima, where she attended school. Kay married George Duck in...

September 21, 2020

Sharon Brown, 79 of Dillon, Montana passed away September 21, 2020. She was born March 25, 1941 in Grangeville, Idaho to Floyd E. (Bill) Williams and Mary E. (Betty) Cummerford Williams. She moved to Butte, Montana and attended elementary school. Then to Phillipsburg to attend Junior High and High School. She went to Kinman Business College, then moved to Dillon...

September 20, 2020

Barbara Cottom passed away suddenly at the age of 79 on September 20, 2020. Barbara Jean Morris Cottom was born August 29th, 1941 in a boxcar in Twin Bridges, MT to Myron and Nora (Sullender) Morris. She attended school in Twin Bridges, graduating from TBHS in 1959 as Salutatorian of her class. In May 1960, Barbara graduated from Butte Business...

September 9, 2020

Larry L. Schrader was born on June 9, 1945, in Parkers Prairie, MN, to Ben & Alvina Schrader. Larry passed away September 9, 2020, age 75. He married Barbara (Smith) on August 22, 1966 in Bozeman, MT. Larry is survived by his wife of 54 years, their children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and his sisters and families. Larry was preceded in death...

September 9, 2020

JIM PETERSEN Farming and ranching were two driving forces in Jim Petersen’s life, and he was committed to developing and maintaining the family’s farm. He was born May 28, 1945, to May Selway Petersen and Elmer Petersen and was the fourth generation on the original Selway site. Jim passed away on September 9, 2020, surrounded by family. Another commitment made...

September 7, 2020

Linda Ann Krull Linda Ann Krull, of Dillon, passed away on September 7, 2020. She was born on July 9 1947 in Marshall MN. She and her parents, Percy and Gertrude Faber, lived in Ocheyedan IA, where Linda lived until adulthood. Linda spent her youth on the farm in the company of her grandmother and cousins, where much of her...

September 7, 2020

James Lee Munday 88 09/15/1931-09/07/2020 James Lee Munday was born on September 15, 1931 in Sterling, Colorado to Lloyd and Roberta Munday. He was raised by parents that grew up in the depression and dust bowl years in Colorado. This instilled a hard work ethic in James at a young age. When he was a boy, they moved several times...

September 3, 2020

It is with great sadness that the family of Jacqueline Saxon of 33 Sky lane Sheridan , Mt. announces her passing after a brief illness , on Thursday September 3, 2020 at the age of 84. Jackie was born October , 20 1935 in Lansing , Michigan. Jackie enjoyed knitting, letter writing, puzzles and crafting. She will be lovingly remembered...

September 3, 2020

Donald Leroy Moore / Papa Don / Don Moore Excavating Donald Leroy Moore was born on April 7, 1936 in Huntington Park California to Edgar and Vera Moore. He was a loving and cherished Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather and friend to many…. many people. Don passed away peacefully with his wife of 66 years and the love of his...

September 2, 2020

Reed “Cub” Powell Reed “Cub” Powell (80) passed away quietly from this world and was welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven by our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on September 2, 2020. He was a husband, father, grandfather and veteran. Cub enjoyed hunting with his kids and grandkids. People knew and will long remember his humor and contagious laughter as...

August 25, 2020

August 20, 2020

Rebecca “Becky” Ann Harrington (née Reid) died unexpectedly in her home on August 20, 2020 in Dillon, Montana at the age of 62. Becky is survived by her mother, Marie-Jo Reid of Houston, TX; husband, Eric Harrington, of Dillon, MT; children, Tasmine Harrington (Butte, MT) and Caitlain Harrington (Missoula, MT); siblings, Alan and Gina Reid, Dorothy and Mike O’Shea, Nancy...

August 20, 2020

Ian Joseph Yuhas passed away unexpectedly at home of natural causes on August 20, 2020. He was born in Dillon, MT on September 19, 1985 to Larry and Claris Yuhas. As a young child, Ian spent most of his time outdoors. He had a passion for hunting, fishing, hiking, and collecting horns. He also liked to snow board, ski, and...

August 20, 2020

Hugh Joseph McCullough The small cowboy and ranching community tucked along the winding Big Hole River fell to its knees with tears on the morning of August 20, 2020 upon hearing of the passing of legendary Hugh Joseph McCullough (Joe). Melrose, Montana lost its favorite son, its staple of what a good neighbor and true friend really are, and its...

August 13, 2020

Aileen Gordon Chism, 94, of Dillon, passed away at Barrett Hospital on August 13, 2020. Lillian Aileen Gordon was born on September 26, 1925 at Dillon Barrett Hospital, the daughter of Lillian Leppert Gordon and D.R. Gordon. She lived and grew up in Armstead, going to grade school in Armstead and went to high school in Lima. She married Jack...

July 27, 2020

Ilah Christine Burnaby, 66, passed away on Tuesday July 27, 2020 at St. Patrick Hospital of natural causes. Ilah was born in Great Falls Montana to Frank and Virginia Bjork on December 24, 1953. She was the mother of 1 daughter, Kristie Burnaby and 2 sons Trever Burnaby and Dustin Burnaby. Ilah was a loving mother and grandmother, she had...

July 27, 2020

Dick Ferris, 78, passed Monday, July 27th, 2020 in Missoula. Born July 19, 1942, the son of Betty (Landers) and Bud Ferris. He was raised on the family ranch north of Dillon, graduated from BCHS, served in the army, graduated from Western Montana College with both his undergraduate degree and Master in Education. In 2007, he was inducted into their...

July 24, 2020

Irene Nesgoda March 15, 1929 - July 24, 2020 Irene Marie (Rebich) Nesgoda passed away July 24, 2020 after a short illness. She was born in Dillon on March 15, 1929 to Mary (Malesich) Rebich and Joseph Rebich, the fifth of 11 children. She attended Dillon schools and graduated from Beaverhead High School. Irene moved to Aberdeen, Washington in the...

July 20, 2020

Surrounded by the love of his family, Leonard Lester Stewart, 81, of Dillon MT, passed away from Alzheimer’s disease on July 20th. Leonard’s kind heart and love of life never dimmed for a moment. Even now, his unending spirit continues to live on in the hearts of the many persons who had the good fortune to have met and known...

July 16, 2020

Myrna Faye (née Pratt) Jaeger Halverson, 82 Born: Centralia, WA 3-6-1938 to 7-16-2020 On 7-16-2020, in the early morning hours, Myrna passed away peacefully in her sleep. Her husband, H.J. "Joe" Halverson, 83, predeceased her in 2019. She has now re-joined him on what would have been their 49th wedding anniversary. She is survived by her daughter, Traci M. Jaeger,...