Local Obituaries for Families in Beaverhead County

Richard Williams

Dec 1, 2023

Richard Williams was born on February 21, 1938 in Fort Bragg, CA to Glenn and Marge (Breen) Williams.

He was married two times, first to Bonnie Blair of Fortuna, CA, and later to Linda McKenzie(Day) of Ukiah, CA. Richard also spent decades of his life in relationships with Penny Graham until her passing, and Marlene Hughes until her...

Donald Gregovich

Nov 24, 2023

Donald (Don) Gregovich was born in Butte, Montana to Mike and Ann (Sporich) Gregovich on April 18, 1936. Don attended grade school in Butte and in 1950 moved with his parents and grandfather, John Gregovich, to Dillon Montana where the family purchased the Dillon Bar and Hotel.

Don attended Beaverhead County High School, graduating in 1954. The day after...

Dorothy Rawson

Nov 23, 2023

Dorothy May (Simpson) Rawson

March 28, 1937 - November 23, 2023

Our beloved wife, mother and grandmother passed peacefully on November 23, 2023.

She was born in Ronan Montana March 28th, 1937 to Harvey and Alive Simpson, second daughter of four. She was raised in Armstead Montana and graduated High School from Beaverhead High School in 1957. She met the...

Gregory Rogness

Nov 21, 2023

Gregory Paul Rogness

March 10, 1953 ~ November 21, 2023

Greg was the first born son of Donna (Christopherson) and Paul (Elvin) Rogness. Greg was an adventurous boy and excelled at track and wrestling. Greg graduated from Veron (WI) High School and continued his studies at UM Platteville. In 1976 Greg moved to Montana making it his new home. Greg...

Jerome Yetter

Nov 16, 2023

Jerome "Jerry" Yetter, passed away on the morning of Thursday, November 16th as the result of an horrific traffic accident. He was 76 years old.

The son of Wilbert George Yetter and Audrey (Jacobson), Jerry was born on October 22, 1947 in Marinette, WI. Adventurous and independent from an early age when, at 3 years old, he decided it...

Tim Peek

Nov 15, 2023

Tim Peek

November 15, 2023, after 7 years of cancer treatments and numerous surgeries Tim Peek at 66 years old went to sleep in his flesh body and awoke in his spiritual body, happy, pain free and surrounded by those he loved and missed.

We thank God for the extra time we got to have with...

Patricia Spalla

Nov 15, 2023

Patricia (Pat) Ann Patterson Hurd Spalla

Patricia passed away on November 15, 2023 in Dillon, Montana, where she resided with her daughter since the start of the pandemic. Her husband, Andrew ("Andy"), preceded her in death in February 2020, in Aiken, South Carolina, where they resided since 2000.

She was born November 18, 1939, in Springfield, Ohio, the daughter of...

Carolyn Young

Nov 15, 2023

Carolyn Ethel Young passed away November 15, 2023. She was born July 11, 1954 in Helena, MT to Mae and Ray Young. When Carolyn's parents divorced, May took the children to Dillon to earn a teaching degree. The family lived in Glendive, Three Forks, eventually back to Dillon where Carolyn's grandparents lived.

Carolyn attended Dillon schools graduating from Beaverhead County...

Martin Cooksey

Nov 10, 2023

Martin Clyde Cooksey, 91, of Dillon, Montana, passed away Friday, November 10, 2023, at home with his daughter Amy at his side. Marty was born December 26, 1931, to George and Alice (Teeter) Cooksey in Hill City, KS. He was one of five children. He graduated high school in 1949, and shortly after joined the Navy. During one of his...

David Maki

Nov 8, 2023

David Alan Maki age 76, passed away on November 8, 2023, in Bozeman, MT. after a brief illness.

He was born on June 16, 1947, in Hancock Michigan to Barney J. Maki and Edna I. Maki. He was raised in Butte MT. graduating from Butte High School in 1965. He joined the Army in 1966 and served in Vietnam. He...

Maurice Wolfe

Nov 6, 2023

Maurice Edwin Wolfe, 79, of Dell, Montana, passed away Monday, November 6th, 2023, at Barrett Hospital. Ed was born December 23, 1943, to Maurice and Lucille (Anderson) Wolfe in Dillon, MT. He was raised in that area and graduated from Dillon High School. Shortly after graduating he joined the National Guard. When he returned home to the ranch he would...

Shawn Robison

Nov 3, 2023

Edward Coad

Oct 30, 2023

Ed Coad

January 24, 1943 - October 30, 2023

Everyone makes an impact on the world but few did it like Ed Coad.

Edward Leroy Coad was born into a very humble home. He was the youngest of three born to Richard (Dick) and Caroline (Carrie) Coad. They lived on a small ranch on the Madison River near Varney, MT....

David Wellborn

Oct 23, 2023

David A. Wellborn, 83, of Dillon, MT passed away Monday, Oct. 23, 2023, in the presence of his loving family. Dave was born July 31,1940 in Armstead,MT. He was the youngest of six children. His parents and both of his brothers and two sisters have preceded him in death. He is survived by his sister, three sons Sheldon (Claudia) of...

William Saxon

Oct 22, 2023

William F. Saxon

The universe has lost an amazing man. William F. Saxon passed away 10/22/2023 .

Bill was born 7/25/1928 to Lewis and Emma Saxon in Oak Park, MN. Bill grew up at the family farm in rural MN. At the passing of his mother, Bill was age 12. He would then work for a neighboring farmer taking...

Timothy McMichaels

Oct 12, 2023

Timothy K. McMichael

3/20/63 ~ 10/12/23

 

Tim passed October 12, 2023 in his home after battling cancer for 4 years. He was surrounded by his loving family.

 

He is survived by his mother, Lela McMichael; sister, son, David McMichaels; Colleen Kamensky (Ed); Brothers, Jimmie F. Ross Jr., Philip D. Ross (Eva), Stephen P. Ross (Ronny), Douglas B. Ross;...

Carolee Gregovich

Oct 3, 2023

Carolee Marie (Bonneau) Gregovich passed away peacefully on October 3, 2023. She was born January 19, 1938 in Butte, Montana to Fred and Phyllis Henderson Bonneau. Because of her petite size she became "Dolly" to family and close friends. The family moved from Butte to Browns Gulch during her early school years at Emerson School. Teachers always commended her for...

Alice Trowbridge

Sep 26, 2023

It is with great sadness, we announce the passing of Alice Trowbridge on September 26, 2023. Ourfamily has lost our matriarch. Alice was born on June 5, 1933 to John and Catherine Hren in Dillon, Mt.She attended the Dillon Schools and graduated from Beaverhead County High School. She tookaccordion lessons from Nellie Poole for many years and played in a...

Harrison Howard

Sep 21, 2023

April 24, 1931 – September 21, 2023 Jack Howard passed away on September 21, 2023. Jack was born in SidneyMontana to Ray and Esther Howard. He graduated from Beaverhead County HighSchool and lived nearly all his life in Montana. Jack married Arletta (Leta) Wright at the First Baptist Church on August 19, 1951.They had three children, Ray, Beth (JR Moore)...

Carl Kluesner

Sep 16, 2023

Carl Eugene Kluesner, a long-time resident of Lima, Montana, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2023 in his favorite chair. He was 85 years old.Born on June 29, 1938, in Blackfoot, Idaho, Carl was the son of William Louis and Cora May (Daffin) Kluesner. His family moved to Lima, Montana when he was young. He grew up in Lima, graduated...