Local Obituaries for Families in Beaverhead County

October 24, 2013

Patsy (Contway) Bennett, 72, of Dillon, Montana, passed away Saturday, Oct 19, 2013 at home surrounded by her family.  Patsy had been very ill for nearly a year.  She is the third child born to Harold (Toke) and Helene Contway of Dillon.  She attended schools in Dillon and graduated from Beaverhead County High School in 1960.  She also attended WMCof...

October 24, 2013

Barbara Jo Parker - June 1943 - October 2013 Barbara Jo Parker went home peacefully to be with the Lord, Jesus, on Thursday, October 24, 2013. She enjoyed fishing, hunting and Dillon, Montana for 26 years. Most of her time was spent enjoying her beloved puppies. She was a very beautiful person both inside and out and always did her...

August 16, 2013

After a week of heartfelt goodbyes from family and friends, Della Francis Stanger Thornton passed away on August 16, 2013.  Though she was in and out at the end, she never lost her sense of humor, her concern for loved ones, and her caring nature.  Her endurance to the end really showed her strength and character, and everyone who knew...

June 10, 2013

Ned "Ike" Dwight Gearheart 67 of Dillon died peacefully at his home Monday night, June 10th. Ike was born January 2nd, 1942 to Ned and Garry Gearheart. He is survived by his children Michelle Hart, Clint Gearheart, Brandy Cady and his seven grandchildren. He is also survived by many kind and loving friends. Funeral services will be held June 17th,...

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June 20, 2009

March 5, 1980

After fighting a brief illness, John F. Gutcheck passed away at home, Monday November 18th. His dedication to the City of Dillon lasted over 34 years. His 30 year career with the Dillon Police Dept. began March 5th 1980 as a patrol officer, hired by the late Ray Lynch.  There was one stipulation upon his hiring, he would shave and...

November 9, 1973

David Ray Gleason passed away peacefully September 30th, 2014 surrounded by his family in Bannack, Montana.  He was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on November 9th, 1973 to Helen Sorel and David A. Gleason.  David is survived by three loving brothers; James (Karen) Stuart, Jake (Dannette) Miller, and Timothy (Sandy) Gleason, and two sisters; Shari and Andrea, his best...

March 31, 1961

Bradley Scott Keltz, 53, passed after a brave battle with cancer on December 23, 2014 at Barrett Memorial Hospital in Dillon, MT. Brad was diagnosed with sarcoma cancer in August of 2013.  His Aunt and Uncle Patti and Marvin Miller of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, were among his biggest supporters.  They drove him to the Huntsman Cancer Center in Salt Lake...

April 24, 1958

Penny Jean Olson, 56 of Dillon, Montana passed away at Parkview Acres Care and Rehabilitation Center on July 18, 2014.  She was born in Browning, Montana on April 24, 1958 to Norman and Betty (Wilson) Olson.  She is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth Sivils of Dillon, Montana.  Private family services will be held at a later date.  Arrangements are being...

December 18, 1953

Clifford Elmer Reid Born December 18, 1953 - Died February 4, 2015.  He was 61 years old.  He went to school in Melrose, Montana then we moved to Dillon and he went to school and graduated from Beaverhead High School then he joined the Marine Corp for 3 years, then returned to Dillon and was in the National Guard in...

April 10, 1953

Everett Bianchi passed away at Barrett Hospital on October 18, 2013.  He was born in Goose Bay, Labrador on April 10, 1953 and came to the United States with his mom in 1954. He was preceded in death by his father Ed Bianchi.  Everett is survived by his wife Kathie and daughter Randie of Dillon; son Angelo (Karen) Winters of...

January 30, 1945

Terry W Sandall, 70 of Dell, Montana lost his battle with pancreatic cancer on Thursday, February 19, 2015. Terry was born to Arden L. Sandall and Joan Weaver Sandall on January 30, 1945 in Ogden, Utah. He attended schools in Davis County, Utah. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He had his dream job...

May 7, 1943

Jerry Lee Case, 71 of Sheridan, Montana passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family.  He was born in Illinois on May 7, 1943 and worked as a High Voltage Lineman.  He was married to Sharon L Gehrts and they enjoyed creating their homestead in Sheridan.  The family will hold services in the spring.

January 18, 1940

RICHARD (DICK) ALLEN LEVESQUE Our Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather and Uncle passed away at home on Aug. 26, 2014. Dick was born on Jan. 18, 1940 in Oakland Ca. He was raised in San Francisco, Ca. That is where he determined he would be a sailor in the United States Coast Guard.  He joined the Coast Guard in 1957. In...

January 17, 1935

Shirley Jeanne 'Jean' Charles, 80 "Firecracker!"  That was our Grandmother Jean.  She wasn't a passive grandmother that stood back and watched her grandchildren grow up.  But no, she was the type that was always part of the festivities. She never missed a holiday get together and never missed a local football, baseball or volleyball game or piano recital or band...

November 9, 1933

Helen "Marie" Hileman, 80, died December 16, 2013. Marie was born November 9, 1933 on the family farm in Gilltownship, Kansas to parents Albert and Alice (Bullimore) Roll. She attended Dewey Ville School, and graduated from Clay County Community High School in 1951. Shortly after high school, Marie married Francis Gwen (Bud) Hileman. Bud and Marie enjoyed their years together...

October 1, 1933

Michael Benincasa Jr., 81, passed away at Barrett Hospital in Dillon, Montana on February 24, 2015.      He was born October 1, 1933, in French Camp, Calif to Michael and Mary Benincasa.    He attended Webber Grammar School in Stockton, Calif, and then graduated from Stockton High School in 1952.  He worked 8 years for the Stockton Record in Calif before going...

August 8, 1931

RICHARD ERVIN KAISER, 82 AUGUST 8, 1931 - APRIL 11, 2014 Richard was born in Park City, MT to Henry and Lydia (Lipsack) Kaiser.  Richard graduated from high school in Park City and graduated with a BA in music education from Montana State University, Missoula, MT.  He also spent 2 years in the Army playing the tuba for the Army...

June 14, 1931

Darrel D. Thomas, 83 of Dillon (formerly of Modesto, CA) died at Parkview Nursing Home on October 19th, 2014.   He was born June 14, 1931 in Rosebud, S.D. the first and only son of three children (Lois & Frances) born to Paul & Betty (Baker) Thomas.   The family moved west while the children were young with Darrel's father working in...