Local Obituaries for Families in Beaverhead County
Joyce Kathleen Britton
May 6, 2024
Joy Noel Britton
July 20, 1947 - May 6, 2024
Joy Britton, 76, died Monday, May 6, 2024 in Dillon, Montana. She was home with her daughter and husband. A memorial service will be held in her honor Saturday, July 20, 2024, 11AM at Big Sky Missionary Baptist Church, 3148 MT HWY-91, Dillon, MT 59725. Pastor Ken Gilchrist officiating.
Joy was born July...
Clyde William Hayden
April 11, 2024
Clyde "Philo" Hayden Sr. (62) went home on April 11, 2024. He was born in Dillon Montana on October 10, 1961 to Glenn and Mildred Hayden.
He is preceded in death by his parents, his niece Millie Rose and his nephew Bobby. He is survived by his partner Sabrina Saylor, sister Elizabeth (Dave) Williams, twin sisters Virgilee and Virginia Sheldon, brother...
Elsie (Elsita) Angelica Lawlor
April 4, 2024
Elsie (Elsita) Angelica Lawlor
1931 - 2024
Elsita Lawlor passed away April 4th at her home in the comfort of her own bed with her daughter Viki by her side holding her hand. She succumbed to Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Heart Failure.
Elsita was born in Anaconda on October 30, 1931 to Lt. Robert Donald and Maria...
Karen Helen (Javurek) Simon
March 31, 2024
It is with great sadness that the Simon kids announce the passing of our mother, Karen Helen Javurek Simon. As some of you may know, Mom had been suffering from an unusual dementia for many years, and we are all so grateful that we were able to keep her in our lives for so long.
Mom was a devout Christian, and...
Richard Alan Champlin
March 29, 2024
Richard Alan Champlin
10/29/54 – 3/29/24
Richard “Rich” Champlin, 69, formerly of Hanford, California and recently residing in Dillon, Montana passed away on Friday, March 29, 2024, from an unexpected health issue.
Rich was born on October 29th 1954 to Calvin “Bud” and Mary Champlin in Hanford, California. From an early age, Rich fell in love with the sport of Baseball, pack...
Earl William McRea
March 28, 2024
Earl William McRea
April 25, 1954 - March 28, 2024
Earl William McRea was born April 25, 1954, in Salmon, Idaho, to Marjorie Ellen Newton McRea and Terrence Earl McRea, joining his older sisters, Sue Ellen (Betty) and Sheila (Lockes). He later became big brother to Ralph McRea and his twin sisters, Sherri (Diaz) and Terri (Coburn). Earl grew up on the...
Jacob Lester Schield
March 19, 2024
Jacob "Jack" Lester Schield passed away peacefully on March 19 th , 2024. Jack was born on July 18th,1941, in Billings, MT, to Jack and Elizabeth Schield. Jack grew up in Billings, Montana and graduated from Billings Senior. He attended the University of Montana and was named "Bull of the Woods" at the Foresters Ball. He graduated with a degree...
Gordon Ronald "Tex" Marchesseault
March 17, 2024
Gordon Ronald "Tex" Marchesseault peacefully passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024, in Dillon.
Tex was born in Dillon, Montana, to ranchers Robert Dewey and Cora Odessa Berry Marchesseau on December 19, 1940, and grew up on the FS Ranch on Grasshopper Creek in Beaverhead County.
Tex attended elementary schools in Polaris and Dillon. When he went to the Bagley School, he would...
John Milton Giles
March 15, 2024
John M. Giles (Jack or Skip) was born to Norman and Theresa Giles in Dillon, Montana on October 4, 1937. He died at Barrett Memorial Hospital after an extended illness on March 15, 2024.
He attended Dillon schools and graduated from Beaverhead County High School in 1956. He then went to college at Oklahoma State University at Stillwater, Oklahoma. It...
Ines Louise Wheekly
February 22, 2024
Ines Wheekly, beloved wife, mother and avid conversationist, passed away peacefully at the age of 90 on February 22nd, 2024.
Born in Corsica South Dakota, Ines brought warmth and joy to everyone she met. With an infectious love for chatting on the phone, she connected deeply with friends and family near and far.
Ines...
Elizabeth Janet Reeves
February 21, 2024
Elizabeth 'Bessie" Reeves, 88, of Dillon Montana passed away on Wednesday, February 21st, 2024. Bessie was born December 8th, 1935 in Dell Montana, to parents Roy and Nellie McNinch. Bessie grew up on the family homestead in Lima. She met and married Edward Tyler shortly after graduating high school. Bessie and Edward lived their lives in Dillon, they enjoyed camping,...
Alice Elaine Knorr
February 21, 2024
Alice Elaine Knorr
Alice was born in Boise, Idaho on January 27, 1935 and lived her childhood years in Mountain Home, Idaho. She passed away on February 21, 2024 in St. James Hospital in Butte, Montana due to complications from a fall.
Alice received a Bachelor's Degree in Education from Western Montana College in Dillon, Montana, and went on...
Shirley Ann Biddinger (Smith)
February 20, 2024
Shirley Ann Biddinger (Smith) 88, of Wisdom, MT passed away in Dillon, MT on February 20, 2024. Shirley was born in Chapin, IL on July 14, 1935 to Claude and Agnes Smith. Shortly after they relocated to Seattle, WA which became home throughout her childhood. She had two younger sisters Pat and Sue. Shirley married Robert M. Biddinger in 1956....
Sharon Evelyn Wheat
February 19, 2024
With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Sharon Evelyn (Walker) Wheat at the age of 83 on February 19, 2024 at the Wheat Ranch in Dillon, Montana. She passed away peacefully after weeks of being surrounded by her family. Born on December 1, 1940 in Big Piney, Wyoming, Sharon's family soon settled on a ranch near Florence, Montana. That...
Sharon Joanne Leonaitis
February 17, 2024
Joanne Leonaitis passed away on February 17, 2024, in Dillon, MT at the age of 89. She was born September 17, 1934 in Waukegan, Illinois.
She was a Keypunch Operator for Outboard Marine Corporation. She was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church.
Joanne is survived by her daughters Laurie (Mike )Blinn and Kerrie (Mike) Harwig, five grandchildren (Matt, Greg,...
Darlene Rae Johnson
February 15, 2024
Darlene Rae Johnson, 86, of Dillon, Montana, passed away Thursday, February 15th, 2024, at home surrounded by family. Darlene was born February 12, 1938, to Harold and Marie (Kudzia) Selway in Harrison, MT. They moved to Dillon right after she was born, where she was raised and graduated from Beaverhead County High School. Shortly after high school she married Kenneth...
Gary Lee Thompson
February 14, 2024
Gary Lee Thompson
August 20, 1946 - February 14, 2024
Gary was born to Dale and Audrey (Trulock) Thompson in Glendive, Montana. He came into this world a couple of minutes before his twin brother Larry. Gary liked to remind him he was the oldest.
Gary and Larry were raised in Glendive with their three older sisters and three younger sisters. Being boys...
Jaye Daniel Christensen
February 3, 2024
Jaye Daniel Christiansen of Dillon, Montana passed away Feb. 3rd at Pioneer Care & Rehab. Jaye was Born April 4th 1944 to Lee and Sarah Christensen at the Barrett Hospital in Dillon, Montana. Jaye was raised with 7 siblings and lived in Grant Montana. Jaye went to high school and graduated in Lima and worked for the Forest Service in...
Kelly R. Herrmann
February 3, 2024
KELLY R. HERRMANN, authentic mountain man and longtime Lima Montana resident, passed away peacefully in the arms of his twin sister Shelly on February 3, 2024.
Kelly was born in Logan, Utah on June 20, 1955 to LaRae (Rose) Herrmann and Randy Herrmann. He joined his three sisters, Cheri, Rene’, and twin, Shelly.
The family lived in various western states while Randy...
Mathew Lee Pyeatt
February 2, 2024
Mathew Lee Pyeatt
January 22, 1952 ~ February 02, 2024
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