Ellen Marie Gillespie

March 21, 2025

On the evening of Friday, March 21, 2025, Ellen Marie (Berg) Gillespie passed away peacefully in her home. Ellen was born in Butte on December 8, 1933, to Edwin John and Agnes Filimena (George) Berg. Ellen enjoyed growing up in Butte with her sister Dorothy Jean (Dode) who was 10 months younger than her. She always lamented that she could...

Raymond Lowell Casey

March 4, 2025

Raymond Lowell Casey, 79 of Sheridan Montana passed away in Sheridan Montana on March 4, 2025.

Ray was born to John William Casey and Grace Irene Sparks Casey in Blackfoot Idaho on November 14, 1945. Ray grew up in various locations throughout the Rocky Mountains as his family traveled for work. Ray attended school in Sunset Utah. In 1960...

Regina Helen Wittrock

February 23, 2025

Peggy (Regina) Wittrock went home to be with Jesus on February 23, 2025 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born Regina Helen Stockert, February 22, 1932, on the family farm near Buffalo Springs, North Dakota to Chris and Magdalena (Frank) Stockert. She was the second oldest of eight children.

When she turned 18, she was excited to explore the world...

Gerald Lynn Nimz

February 22, 2025

Gerald (Jerry) Nimz passed away after a courageous battle with cancer in Montana with family by his side on February 22nd.

Jerry is survived by his Wife, Kris, Daughter Sara (Mike), Daughter Lisa, Grandsons, Jered and Jacob, Mother, Marjorie, Sister, Holly (Dan), Brother, Scott (Peggy) and Nephew Ryan.

There will be a private service in summer...

Lisa Louise Talkish

February 18, 2025

Lisa L. Talkish

May 11, 1957 - February 18, 2025

My name is Lisa L. Talkish, I was born in Erie, Penn., in 1957. In the spring I had two children, first, my daughter, Erika Rice and second, my son, Jamie Loringer. I got married in July 1985 to my other half, who covers my head, Ernest Talkish....

Michael Dale Smith

February 17, 2025

Mike Smith passed away on February 17th, 2025, after a long battle with heart disease and recently lung cancer.  He was 72.  He was the oldest of five sons born to Joe and Betty Smith of Helena, MT.

In his early days, he was athletic and enjoyed all types of sports including basketball, baseball, and football. He was close to his...

Karen Dringle

February 16, 2025

Karen Warburton Dringle passed away Sunday, February 16, 2025 in Ennis, MT. She was 86.

Karen was born December 28, 1938 to Karl and Hazel Warburton in SLC, Utah. The family bought a ranch and moved to Cameron, MT in 1948. Karen graduated from Ennis High in 1957 and went to business college in Missoula.

After...

John Fairbanks Stimson

February 3, 2025

John Fairbanks Stimson, 84, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2025, at home in Sheridan, Montana with his family by his side. He was born on February 29, 1940, in Bozeman, Montana, to Kenneth and Elmira Jean (McCay) Stimson. John had the rare distinction of being a Leap Year baby-a fitting reflection of his unique and spirited nature.

John grew up...

Arlene Jeanette Heebner

February 2, 2025

On February 2, 2025, Arlene Jeanette Renstrom Heebner decided it was time to head to the ultimate gathering of "Cool Cats" and reunite with her beloved Jack. Born on April Fool's Day in 1934 in Billings, MT, Arlene always had a knack for keeping life fun and full of surprises.

A proud graduate of Garfield Elementary, Riverside Middle School, and Billings...

Elden Lyle Wilson

January 27, 2025

Elden Lyle Wilson, 85 of Helena, MT passed away in Butte, MT on Monday, January 27 with his daughter, Yvonie at his bedside.

Elden was born on October 18, 1939 in Austin MN. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alvin and Marjorie (Wilson) Wilson.

He is survived by his daughter, Yvonie (Dustin) Laughery of Whitehall, MT,...

Stanley Earl Mainwaring

January 21, 2025

Stanley Earl Mainwaring

March 26, 1932 - January 21, 2025

Stanley Earl Mainwaring went to heaven a shoutin' on January 21, 2025. Stan was born in Jeffers, Montana in March of 1932. Stan was the 11 th of 15 children. The family moved to Ennis, Montana in 1942. Stanley worked part time jobs including setting pins at the bowling alley. As he...

Rolland Greggar Amundson

January 19, 2025

Rolland Greggar Amundson, 96, passed away peacefully on Monday January 20, 2025 in Helena, Montana.

‍Rolland was born on November 17, 1928 to Cora Christensen and Ferdinand Amundson in Minneota, Minnesota. Rolland enlisted in the United States Navy in 1945 and served 24 honorable years.

‍Rolland was passionate about motorcycles, firearms, and common-sense living. After retiring from the Navy he became active...

Pauline Gless

January 19, 2025

In the early morning hours of Sunday, January 19, 2025, Pauline A Gless lost her battle with cancer--Multiple Myeloma-and a vicious bout of shingles. Her faith, her family, and her homestead/land were paramount to Pauline. She was graciously allowed to die at her home with her dear family--reciting the Lords Prayers--by her side; her daughter Lisa, her son-in-law Darrell, and...

Martin Thomas Badura

January 15, 2025

Martin Thomas Badura, 83, went home to his Lord GOD our Savior on January 15th, 2025. Martin was born September 18, 1941 in Powell, WY. His family farmed and ranched in Nebraska before heading north to Clark, WY during the "Dirty 30's" and the infamous Dust Bowl. The family raised turkeys, cows, farmed and ranched the land in and around...

Amanda Frances Wells

January 1, 2025

Amanda Frances Wells, 81, of Whitehall, Montana, passed away Wednesday, January 1st, 2025, at Copper Ridge Health and Rehab in Butte, MT. Amanda was born November 25, 1943 to John and Anna Link in Midland, PA. She was raised in that area most of her childhood.

On November 7th, 2015, she married Ivan Wells, the love of her life in Pahrump,...

Arlene Terry Silva

December 24, 2024

Heaven gained an angel when Arlene Silva passed Christmas Eve 2024. Arlene was born April 3, 1937 and raised in San Francisco as the eldest daughter to Florence and Jack Negherbon. She is survived by her brother David Negherbon, sister Candy Radley, and is proceeded in death by her twin siblings John and Florence Negherbon. Arlene moved to Marin County,...

Jaxon Lee Popalis

December 14, 2024

Jaxon Lee Popalis was born on December 4, 2009, and taken from us far too soon on December 14, 2024. He was a brilliant light in the lives of all who knew him. As the beloved son of Ryan Popalis and Danielle (Popalis) Beth, Jaxon was part of a dynamic family that included his siblings Gabriel, Kelly, Landon, Lance, Sara,...

Rosalie Sophie Massar

December 10, 2024

Rosalie Sophie Grindvold Massar, 99

Rosalie Sophie Grindvold Massar was born September 15, 1925, in Hartington, Nebraska, to Julius and Marie (Gothier) Grindvold. She passed away peacefully in the early morning of December 10, 2024, at Home Park Assisted Living in Sheridan, Montana.

In early March of 1929, when Rosalie was not quite four years old, Julius sold...

Joan Cornelia Cronk

December 2, 2024

Joan Cornelia Cronk, born on June 22, 1935, in Paterson, NJ, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2024, in Sheridan, MT, of natural causes.

Joan was married to Norbert Peter Hopp until November 1970, and together they had four children: Janice Raziano, Brian Hopp (deceased), Laurie Westover, and Steven Hopp.

On January 13, 1972,...

Clifford Richard Wilcox

November 30, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Clifford Richard Wilcox on Nov 30, 2024 at the age of 92, in his long-time home in Three Forks, surrounded by his family.

Richard was born in Three Forks to Clifford H. and Kathryn (Van Horrsen) Wilcox on October 14, 1932 and was the eldest of 3, with Sisters...