Local Obituaries for Families in Beaverhead County
Jerome Yetter
November 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
November 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
November 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
November 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...
Georgia Mae Huffaker
November 10, 2023
Georgia Mae Huffaker, our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on November 10, 2023 at Cedarwood Senior Living Community in Sandy, Utah.
Georgia was born on January 17, 1931 in Park City, Utah to George Elmer Butler and Eleanor Irene Butler and was the youngest of three daughters. Her sisters, Beverly and Betty...
Martin Cooksey
November 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
November 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
November 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...
Edward Coad
October 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
October 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
October 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
October 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
October 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
September 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
September 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
September 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...
Richard Rankin
September 15, 2023
Richard J. Rankin entered eternal peace on September 15, 2023, just ahead of his 91stbirthday, passing peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones. Cremation has taken place. A memorialceremony will be held at the Brundage Funeral Home on Veteran’s Day, Dick and Donna’s 61stwedding anniversary, November 11, 2023 at 11 AM.Born in Mingo, Iowa on September 27, 1932, Dick moved...
Calvin Zimdars
September 1, 2023
Calvin Charles Zimdars, 56, of Glen, Montana, vanished without a trace on December 1,2017. Calvin was born September 14, 1961 to Julius ‘Jupe’ and Ardus Zimdars in Big Timber,Montana, he was the eighth child of eleven siblings.Calvin attended school in Big Timber and graduated from the Sweet Grass County HighSchool in 1980. He participated in basketball, football, FFA, and rodeo...
Velda Jones
August 31, 2023
Velda “Lee” Jones, 84, of Dillon, Montana, passed away Thursday, August 31st, 2023 in the company of her loving family.Lee was born August 14, 1940, to Don and Jeanne (LeClair) Robinette in Ballentine, MT. She was raised on a ranch in the Huntley area and graduated from high school in 1958. She met Bruce, the love of her life in...
