Local Obituaries for Families in Beaverhead County
John \"Jack\" Zink
December 1, 2014
John Paul "Jack" Zink John P. "Jack" Zink, beloved husband, son, brother, uncle and friend was taken by the angels on December 1, 2014. Jack was born in Billings, MT on December 5, 1961 to John S. and Gay Lee Zink. Jack married his soul mate, Karen on August 8, 2014 on the 16th anniversary of their 1st date. In...
Mary (Drgamc) Simon
November 30, 2014
Mary Simon, our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, cousin and friend passed away on November 30, 2014 at the Renaissance Assisted Living. Mary was born in Dillon to Emma and John Drganc on March 6th, 1925. She had a younger sister, Lorraine. She lived in Bannack through 5th grade, and remembered the day that the merry-go-round was installed at the...
Orin Champlin
November 29, 2014
Orin Raymond "Ray" Champlin Jr. 81, of Melrose, Montana passed away on November 29, 2014 at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula, Montana surrounded by his family. He was born and raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota on May 4, 1933 to Orin and Vera Champlin. He went to St. Olaf College and enjoyed singing in the choir. After graduating he taught music...
Edward Sporich
November 29, 2014
Edward M. Sporich Sr. Passed away November 29, 2014. He was born in Dillon on November 27, 1921. He went to school at the Blacktail School until 8th grade. He wanted to join the Army but his parents needed him to stay home to help on the ranch. Years' later, brother, Bill and Ed bought the ranch in Dillon. Ed...
Marion Cross
November 26, 2014
Marion Ray Cross (1931-2014) Marion Ray Cross passed away from a hard fought battle with liver cancer on Wednesday, November 26th. Marion was born in Leon, Kansas on July 17, 1931 to Garrett and Freddie Cross. He was one of nine kids, and grew up working on family farms. Marion was around farming and ranching most of his life. He...
DeMar Taylor
November 25, 2014
Vaughn DeMar Taylor passed away on November 25, 2014 peacefully at home in Dillon, Montana. He was 96 years old and proud of it. DeMar was born on May 18, 1918 in Afton, Wyoming to Vaughn F. Taylor and Anna Packer Taylor. DeMar was the first-born of seven children. He grew up learning to work on a ranch milking cows,...
Martha (Heiller) Griffis
November 22, 2014
Martha E. Griffis, 97 died peacefully in her sleep at Meadow Lark Manor in Whitehall, MT. She was born November 28, 1916 in Nassau, Minnesota to August H. and Gretsie M. Heiller. Mardy was a friendly person, she would talk and visit with many friends and always had her coffee pot on and home baked goodies ready to serve to...
Gail Rule
November 16, 2014
Gail Andrews Rule, 95, passed away peacefully in Aiken, SC on November 15, 2014 with her family by her side. She was a wonderful wife and mother. She will be sorely missed by her family and all who had the pleasure of knowing her. She was born May 5, 1919 in Salmon, Idaho and was the only daughter of Nell...
Polly Frye
October 18, 2014
Polly Anne Frye, 54 of Dillon died at her home from natural causes on October 18, 2014. An full obituary and photo will appear after it has been completed by the family. Arrangements are pending at the present time.
Nancy Haugan Edsall
October 18, 2014
Nancy Ann Haugan Edsall Nancy found comfort and peace in the arms of our Lord on Saturday, October 18, 2014 in Dillon, Montana. Nancy was 55 years old. Born to Harold and Nellie Haugan in White Sulphur Springs, Montana on May 5, 1959. Nancy attended school in White Sulphur Springs and graduated high school from Bozeman in 1977. She continued...
Richard Kennedy
October 7, 2014
Reunited Richard H. Kennedy (Dick), 93, of Dillon, Montana, died of a broken heart. We almost lost him when the love of his life, his wife Alice, died ten years ago. It was only for the sake of his children, grandchildren, and those who loved him that his heart kept on beating. His continued presence enriched our lives through his...
Dee Smith
October 5, 2014
Dee Duane Smith died on October 5, 2014 surrounded by his family at his home in Argenta, Montana. He was the son of Margaret Bernice Cummings and Jack L. Smith; he was born in Columbus Montana on March 13, 1944. Dee was the youngest of 13 children and his family moved to Argenta when he was five years old. Dee...
Eric Chaput
October 3, 2014
Eric Chaput, 71 a resident of Parkview Acres Care and Rehabilitation Center passed away on October 3, 2014 at Parkview. Mr. Chaput is said to have been born in Canada and became a naturalized citizen of the United States in April of 1998. Mr. Chaput will be buried at Mountain View Cemetery with a ceremony at 3 PM on October...
Carol English
September 30, 2014
Carol Stephenson English of Dillon, Montana passed away peacefully at the age of 85 surrounded by family on September 30, 2014. Carol was the love and light of her family. She lived a life filled with grace, kindness, faith and joy and was a shining example that living is loving. She was born February 12, 1929 in Benge, Washington to...
Robert McNeill
September 21, 2014
Robert I McNeill, "Bob" was born May 25, 1930 in Pueblo, Colorado and died on September 21, 2014 at Barrett Hospital in Dillon, Montana. Bob was raised in Pueblo, Colorado and completed HS at Centennial Class of 1948. He completed one year of college in Pueblo, Co in forestry. Bob grew up hunting and fishing with his Dad. Bob's early...
Florence Anderson
September 17, 2014
Florence "Flossie" Anderson, 92, of Dillon, Montana, passed away Wednesday, September 17, 2014. Flossie was born on May 14, 1922, in San Ardo, California. She was the ninth of 12 children, so she learned to become very self-sufficient. Flossie married Grant Anderson on August 15, 1946. Flossie embraced being the wife of a rancher and worked alongside her husband for...
Lois Stratton
September 16, 2014
Our mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and good friend, Frankie Stratton left us peacefully at Heritage Homes in Kalispell, on September 16, 2014. She was born to Rev Frank B Hillis and Alice Hillis in Kalispell, MT on August 1, 1921. As a "preachers daughter" Frankie spent much of her youth traveling around north west Montana, singing, playing the piano and helping...
Cellus (Carter) Buckingham
September 12, 2014
"Candi" Buckingham passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 12th, 2014. Born Cellus Ruth Carter on February 13th, 1933 in Bluefield, West Virginia to Fred and Hazel Carter, Candi was raised for most of her childhood in Virginia and West Virginia. In 1951 Candi moved with her parents and siblings to San Diego, California. Her father, Fred, was in...
Martin Jackson
September 9, 2014
Martin C. Jackson passed away at Parkview Acres Care and Rehabilitation Center on September 9, 2014. He was born September 3, 1933 in Los Angeles, CA to Noel and Helen Jackson. They moved back to Montana when Martin was about four. They settled on the family ranch near Jackson. It should be noted that brothers Antoine and Herman Jackson immigrated...
Betty Tindall
August 26, 2014
Betty Tindall Obituary Betty Lou Marie (Downen)Tindall passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 26thin her home surrounded by family. Betty was born on July 4, 1930 in Canova, South Dakota to David and Nellie (Daniel) Downen. She graduated from Meade High School in Spokane, WA. Following high school her Dad was transferred to Lewistown, MT where she worked at the Bon...
