Local Obituaries for Families in Beaverhead County
Maralyn Kailey
March 8, 2019
Maralyn Alice Kailey, 78 of Dillon, Montana passed away at Barrett Hospital and HealthCare on March 8, 2019. She was born on May 17, 1940 in Las Animas, Colorado to Malcolm and Elna Hoar. She is survived by her children; Robert (Chris) of Bozeman, Dwane (Leah) of Helena, Kenneth (Brittany) of Alexandria, Louisiana, siblings; John, Bill and Alberta. There will...
Walter Smith
March 2, 2019
Walter “Jack” Smith, 89 Walter “Jack” Smith passed away at his home in Melrose, MT on March 2, 2019. Jack was born February 9, 1930, in Bozeman, MT to Les & Lois Smith. Jack attended Butte High School, and spent his childhood living in Homestake, kindling his lifelong love of the outdoors. At the age of 15, Jack went to...
Diane Briggs
March 1, 2019
Diane Pope Briggs passed away peacefully on March 1, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospital in Billings, Montana from complications of congestive heart failure. She lived her life as a dedicated member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and as a devoted wife and mother. Diane was a quiet, gentle soul with a steel determination. Her fondest memories...
William Richmond
March 1, 2019
William A. Richmond passed away quietly on March 1, 2019, in his home in Dillon, MT from lung cancer. Will was born to William Curtis Richmond (Bill) and Alberta Agnes Yuill (Bertie) in Laurel, MT on May 11, 1942. After a few years in Laurel and Whitefish, MT, the family joined Bertie’s sisters in Palo Alto, CA where Will graduated...
Michael Johnson
February 23, 2019
Michael Everett Johnson was born in 1947 on his Grandfather’s birthday, February 25th , to Everett and Frances Holliday Johnson of Livingston, Montana. He became big brother to sisters Holliday, 18 months later and Joellen, born on his third birthday. His mother made three cakes, one each, for many years to celebrate. Brother Jim was born in 1953. Mike attended...
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...