Local Obituaries for Families in Beaverhead County
Richard Edgar Knapp
November 15, 2024
Richard Edgar Knapp, born on December 9, 1929, in Melstone, Montana, to Edgar (Buster) and Frances Knapp, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2024, at the age of 94 in Dillon, Montana.
The oldest of four siblings, Richard was raised on the Knapp Ranch in Melstone, where he developed a love for ranching and the outdoors. He later joined the U.S....
William Hans Anderson
November 2, 2024
William "Bill" Hans Anderson passed away on November 2nd, 2024, at the age of 87, due to complications from dementia, diabetes and pneumonia. Born on May 5, 1937, in Dillon, Montana, to Hans Anderson and Marie Mikkelsen Anderson, he was one of five siblings, Fred, Alice "Sally", Phyllis, and JoAnn. Bill's father, Hans Anderson, migrated to America from Denmark around...
Alexis Wood Layland
October 21, 2024
My mother lived a life of adversity. Anytime Somebody told her no, she couldn't do it, she would do her damndest to achieve it every time. Or if they said you're a girl, she would work twice as hard as any man. She taught us how to survive. She taught us which trees and plants gave medicine. Which one's gave...
Daryl Cooper
October 19, 2024
Daryl Cooper, born on April 27, 1953, passed away on October 19, 2024, in Dillon, MT. Known for his outgoing, loving, and caring nature, Daryl adored his family and had a profound affection for his many dogs, horses, and other animals.
Daryl's life was marked by a dedication to ranch and farm work, and he ventured into private business focusing on...
Isiah Thomas Leavens
October 16, 2024
Our sweet precious little boy, Isiah Thomas Leavens, was born to Joshua and Amanda Leavens on October 16th at 10:14 p.m. at Community Medical Center in Missoula, Montana.
Isiah passed peacefully shortly after in his parents loving arms and surrounded by family. Although, his time here on earth was short, we will always cherish the time we were...
Kathryn Rea Hillhouse
October 10, 2024
Kathryn Hillhouse
January 27 1948 October 10 2024
The good Lord needed a friend; and so, it was that he called our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, wife, sister, daughter, and confidant home. Kathryn R Hillhouse (Kaye) passed away October 10, 2024 at her home in Dillon.
She was born January 27, 1948 in Deer Lodge Montana to John Wigen and Georgene Wigen...
Pauline Ruth Washik
October 4, 2024
Pauline Ruth (Sovis) Washik born March 15, 1934 to John M. and Elizabeth A. Sovis in Johnson City, NY. She was the youngest of six siblings. She grew up and graduated in Johnson City.
She met her forever love, Edward David Washik Jr., whom she waited for after he enlisted in the USAF and served in the Korean War. She wrote...
Mark MalKovich
September 30, 2024
Mark D. Malkovich
July 7, 1966 - September 30, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, and son, Mark D. Malkovich, on September 30, 2024, at the age of 58.
Mark was born on July 7, 1966, in Butte, Montana, to Sue and Nick Malkovich. He was the third...
Danny Lee Seymour
September 24, 2024
Danny Lee Seymour departed this earthly life to live eternally with The Father on September 24,2024.
Danny was born July 26,1954 in Fletcher, Oklahoma to Delores (Harry) Seymour and Melvin Lee (Tuffy) Seymour. Danny was third in the birth order of nine children born to Delores and Tuffy.
He was preceded in passing by both parents, brother Melvin, and sisters Beverly, Cheryl...
Sara Ann Binam
September 19, 2024
Sara (Henrie) Binam, of Dillon MT, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on September 19 th , 2024, at the age of 82. Sara was born in Jackson, Wyoming on May 13 th , 1942, to Clarence and Alice (Hanks) Henrie. She was the youngest of five children. She and her family eventually made their way to Dillon, first...
Doreen Lillian Mayn
September 13, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and dear friend, Doreen, on September 13 th , 2024, at the age of 65.
Doreen Lillian Larson Mayn was born on March 26 th , 1959, to Roy and Eleanore Larson in Des Plains, Illinois. Doreen was the third eldest of 6 children, Sherrie,...
Allowee Heiner Briggs
September 12, 2024
Allowee Heiner Briggs
Allowee Heiner Briggs passed away in Mapleton, Utah, on September 12, 2024. Allowee was born July 16, 1923 in Morgan, Utah to Henry Heiner and Margaret Robison Heiner. Allowee is survived by her sons Scott (Betty), Cordell (Starla), and daughter, Marcene (Burke Hamilton). Allowee was preceded in death by her husband, Jack; daughter, Valaine; and her three brothers...
Madge Leal
September 11, 2024
Madge Leal of Lima, Montana passed away on September 11, 2024, in the presence of her loving family, after a brief struggle with cancer.
Madge was born May 30, 1943, in Oakdale, California to Don Carlos (Jake) and Florence Schofield. She was the youngest of five children and had two older brothers and two older sisters. Duane, Beatrice, Thomas, and Joan.
At...
Clarence Randolph Koepplin
September 4, 2024
A Life Well Lived
Psalms 23:1, 4, 6
The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death... You are with me. I shall dwell in the House of the Lord, forever! "Wow, what a promise from God."
Our Savior's Lutheran Church was the family of Clarence. He served as a Deacon,...
JoRene White
September 2, 2024
JoRene Wickham White passed away surrounded by family on Monday, September 2 2024. She was born on May 22, 1929 in Preston, Idaho to Monta Fuhriman Wickham and Joseph Adrian Wickham. She had 3 sisters and 1 brother. She is survived by 1 sister (Karen Martin) of Idaho Falls and her 2 children (Steven White) of Dillon and (Trisa Hirschi)...
Marion Ella Williams
August 24, 2024
Marion Williams passed away on August 24, 2024 following complications from a fall. She was born in Dillon, Montana; when she was very young, her family moved to a farm in Madison County where she attended a one room school. She was so shy that she spent her first day of school outside, afraid to go in to be with...
Janis Redman
August 23, 2024
She was raised on a farm outside of Fairfield and is where she graduated from Fairfield High School in 1971. Her parents Neil and Vivian Keith gave her a beautiful life and her love for horses and the outdoors. Janis loved fishing with family and gardening at home.
Janis's careers in her communities expanded from West Yellowstone where she and her...
John Kenneth Heberling
August 21, 2024
John Kenneth "Ken" Heberling, aged 75, passed away on August 21, 2024, in Billings, from complications from open heart surgery. Born on June 12, 1949, in Parsons, Kansas, to Shirley May Phillips and Charles Kenneth Heberling. Ken was known for his adventurous spirit, sense of humor, and unwavering kindness.
Ken served with distinction as an Air Force Staff Sergeant in...
Margie Elizabeth Genta
August 20, 2024
Margie E. Genta was born in Dillon Montana, August 24, 1949, to George and Jesse Reichle of Glen MT. She was raised in Glen on the Heganbarth Ranch.
Graduated from BCHS in 1968, studied nursing in Boulder MT, 1974. She lived in Glen until they moved to Dillon in the 80's, until her death.
She is survived by...
