Local Obituaries for Families in Beaverhead County
Faye Westad
February 20, 2019
Faye Joanne Westad ……………………….. Faye Joanne Westad was born in Wenatchee WA to parents Arnold L. Iverson and Lillian M. Iverson (Robinson) on April 4th 1934. She led an abundant life spent mostly serving God. Her beliefs were steadfast and unwavering. She would talk to people about God whenever possible. She did missionary work in her early years of life....
Kale Kivinen
February 19, 2019
KALE EDWIN KIVINEN, 81 Kale Edwin Kivinen, 81 passed away peacefully with his family by his side on February 19, 2019 at Barrett Memorial Hospital in Dillon. He was born July 27, 1937 in Hamilton, MT to Edwin Arthur and Alda Powell Kivinen and joined his sister Joyce. Kale was drafted in 1960 and spent two years in Germany. When...
Kenneth Munson
February 18, 2019
On February 18, 2019, Kenneth Eugene Munson joined his Lord and Savior in eternal sleep. He is survived by two sons, Kenneth L of El Paso, Texas and Bill J of Spokane, Washington and his daughter Lori Ilene Hayden of Dillon, Montana. He had 17 Grand kids, 27 Great Grand kids and 10 Great Great Grand kids. He joins his...
Vivian Womack
February 11, 2019
VIVIAN M WOMACK Vivian Marie Love Womack died in Dillon, Montana yesterday after a brief illness. Vivian was 97 years old and for the last 5 years was a resident of the Legacy Assisted Living Center in Dillon. She was very happy the last years of her life and her family is so appreciative of the incredible environment that Kevin...
Marion Zink
February 9, 2019
Edith "Marion" McDonald Zink or Dillon, Montana passed away on February 9, 2019 in Naples, Florida. She was born on September 19, 1939 in Helena, Montana. There is a committal service scheduled for June 29th at 1 PM at Mountain View Cemetery. A guestbook is available online at www.brundagefuneralhome.com.
Jack Champine
January 30, 2019
“Jack has gone home” Jack Champine – 7/26/1938-1/30/2019 Jack was born in Darby, MT, July 26, 1938, to Jim and Angie Champine. Jack attended grade school in Darby, and graduated from Anaconda Central, in 1956. He immediately enlisted in the US Navy, and served his Country from 1956 to 1958. After returning from the Navy, Jack married and had four...
Timothy Huckstep
January 29, 2019
Timothy Wayne Huckstep, age 66, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 29, 2019, in his home in Dillon, MT. Tim was born in San Diego, CA, and was a 1971 graduate from Oak Grove High School in San Jose, CA, where he won awards for best personality and biggest flirt, which he was particularly proud of. Tim enlisted in the...
JoAnn Thomas
January 17, 2019
JoAnn Marie Thomas Hatfield passed away on 01/17/2019 at the age of 71. She is survived by her brothers Wayne Thomas, Chuck Thomas ( Chester Thomas - deceased). Her daughter Anita Burwell with grandchildren Rachel and Keegan, Her daughter Sonya Aune with grandson Nathan Aune and her son Clinton Hatfield with grandson Isaac, all of whom she cherished dearly. JoAnn...
Donna Babcock
January 7, 2019
Donna Seccomb Enrooth Babcock On January 7, 2019 we lost a beloved mother, sister, grandmother and great grandmother. Born December 11, 1938 at the family home in Butte to David J and Lillian M (Osborne) Seccomb. Graduated from Webster Garfield and Butte High School. Worked at Butte Community Hospital which later became St. James Community for over 25 years. In...
Thomas Hunter
January 3, 2019
THOMAS MAXON HUNTER June 23, 1936 – January 3, 2019 God called his child, Thomas, home on January 3, 2019. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, brother, uncle and friend. He was a true gentle man. His shining smile and generous heart will live on in all who had the privilege to know and love him. Tom...
Donald Jones
December 31, 2018
WISE RIVER – Donald Harvey Jones, 86, of Wise River passed away New Year’s Eve, December 31, 2018 at St. Patrick Hospital. He was born March 22, 1932, in Butte, MT to Robert (Leslie) and Louise Jones. He lived his entire life on the family ranch in Wise River. He attended grade school in Wise River, riding his horse to...
David Rangitsch
December 30, 2018
David (Andrew) Rangitsch, passed away peacefully December 30 after battling lung cancer. Those who knew him admired his hardworking nature and sense of humor. He loved music and dancing as much as spending time with family and friends. He was born March 13, 1941 to Alfreda and Greg Rangitsch in Bridger MT. He was the 4th oldest of 10 children....
Chester Crichfield
December 28, 2018
Chester M. Crichfield Chester M. Crichfield passed away peacefully December 28, 2018 in Barrett Hospital and Healthcare surrounded by his family. Chet was born to Theron and Gladys Crichfield on October 13, 1921 in Vanada, MT. He had one brother, Russell. Chet married Grace E. Nichols on June 3, 1941 in Baker, MT. Chet served on an aircraft carrier in...
M Herman
December 28, 2018
June Willey Herman June Herman passed in her home on the afternoon of December 28, 2018 in the company of her three sons and her caregivers. She was born Marjorie June Willey on June 24, 1924 to Asa Charles and Elizabeth (Goldie) Leonard Willey on their Johnson Creek ranch in the Big Hole, but was only known by the names...
Josephine Dickey
December 27, 2018
Josephine Ermelinda Dickey passed away December 27th at the Renaissance Senior Care Center. Jo was born March 18, 1931 in Lima. She was the daughter of Josephine and Nicholas Salvo. The family moved from Lima to Apex where she attended the Birch Creek School and later the Beaverhead County High School. Jo married Ed Neal in 1950 and was widowed...
Barbara Yewusiak
December 26, 2018
Barbara Yewusiak, 71, of Dillon, MT, passed away Wednesday, December 26, 2018, at Berrett Hospital. Barb was born July 8, 1947 to William and Agnes (O’Neil) Angove, in Butte, MT. She graduated from Butte High School in 1966. She went on to college at Western Montana College where she earned her degree in education. On August 14, 1967 she married...
Theodore Nichols
December 21, 2018
Theodore Wayne Nichols was born in Spokane, Washington on December 18th, 1953. Ted spent the beginning of his youth in Selma, Alabama; before moving to Anaconda, Montana with his family in 1965. Ted loved growing up in Montana and graduated from Anaconda high in 1972. Shortly after graduation Ted was inducted into the armed forces (lucky number 13). Ted quickly...
James Crawford
December 19, 2018
James Lee Crawford II, 73 of Dillon, MT passed away at Barrett Hospital and Healthcare on December 19, 2018. He was born in Birmingham, Alabama on April 1, 1945 to James Lee and Marion Elizabeth Crawford. James is survived by special friend, Lorraine King of Dillon, Montana, children; Geraldyne Dickerson of Columbiana, Alabama, Jude Crawford of Belforest, Alabama, Nedra Knavel...
Emmett Hogan
December 17, 2018
Emmett Thomas Hogan was born April 3, 1929, the first of 9 boys and 1 girl, to David Patrick and Marian Hollenback Hogan. He grew up and worked on the ranch at Gold Creek, MT surrounded by a large and loving extended family. He attended the Gold Creek grade school and Powell County High School. Emmett was a tough cowboy,...
Dennis DeVivo
December 12, 2018
Dennis DeVivo passed away on December 11, 2018 in Dillon, MT after an extended time with cancer. He was born on April 1, 1943 in Chicago, IL to Anthony and Babe DeVivo. At the age of 2 his family moved to Florida where he was raised with two brothers, Ralph and Bruce. After high school Dennis enlisted in the Army...
