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Chan Cooper was born at his parent's home in Willow Creek, Montana on August 11, 1929 to Raymond and Frances Buttelman Cooper, on the same ranch where he lived and raised his own family. He "kicked the bucket" (dads own quote), peacefully at his ranch home with family by his side May 23, 2021. Growing up, Chan worked on the family ranch and graduated from Willow Creek High School. Chan always told his kids that the D's & F's on his report cards stood for Dandy and Fine. On March 3, 1949 Chan... Full story
Lawrence "Larry" Benjamin Laird, 88, of Three Forks, Montana, passed away on Friday, May 28, 2021, in his home with his family. Larry was born on August 2, 1932, in International Falls, Minnesota. He was Claude and Ellen Laird's firstborn. Larry enjoyed taking his family's boat, traveling out on Rainy Lake, camping, and fishing as a kid. He was also quite an athlete growing up. He participated in hockey and crossed the Canadian border to attend games and his high school football team had to... Full story
Evelyn Grace (Kennedy) Brainard, 95, passed away peacefully October 23, 2020. She was born October 13, 1925 at home in Rosebud County, Montana to Joe and Gladys (Noyes) Kennedy. She joined two brothers James and Eugene. She grew up on the family ranch on the Rosebud Creek in Eastern Montana and attended rural elementary schools until the family moved to Manhattan in 1936. After graduating from Manhattan High School in 1943, Evelyn attended Dillon Normal School (Western Montana College, Dillon) obtaining a teaching certificate. She then taught... Full story
Chris Kennard slid into this world in July of 1957. His spirit soared away from a body ravaged by multiple myeloma on 14 April 2021. He left in peace, in the sanctuary of his home in Willow Creek, MT. His wife Becky and daughter Lillian will miss him forever. We will set his ashes free on the wind to become part of the earth and sky he loved. Condolences can be sent to PO Box 205, Willow Creek, MT 59760.... Full story
Alice Irene Duffey Gottlob passed away Easter morning, April 4, 2021. She was 93 years young. Alice was born on January 24, 1928 to Emma (Pederson) and Sam Duffey and grew up at the family's homestead on Upper Deer Creek, east of Big Timber, Montana. She graduated from Big Timber High School in 1945 and married Keith Gottlob on November 19, 1950. They worked for several ranches throughout Montana before landing on the Lower Madison River working for Buck and Marcia Anderson's Climbing Arrow... Full story
Elaine Eva, 69, passed away on April 8, 2021 at Advanced Care Hospital of Montana. She was born May 27, 1951 in Sheridan, MT, the daughter of Clay Barney and Edith Paige. Elaine married Joseph Eva on June 18, 1970. Together they settled down in Three Forks, MT and raised three kids. Elaine was employed in many different fields in her lifetime, including owning and operating a house cleaning business. In her free time, she enjoyed crochet, watching her grandson wrestle, long conversations with cl... Full story
“Happy Trails, Cowboy” Philip Olson was born to Jesse P. and Grace Olson on 12-7-1934 in Judith Gap, MT. The family moved to Bozeman where Phil grew up working on his family’s ranch in Kelly Canyon. He married DarLyne Short in 1954 and was later blessed with 3 children, Michel (Mick), Holly, and Nancy. Phil was a mechanic at Northern Auto, ranched in the Dry Creek area and later owned Gallatin Repair Service in Manhattan, MT. Phil grew up with a love for aircrafts after watching World War II bombers fly over the family ranch. After he retired,... Full story
Jackie was born October 11, 1930 in Butte to parents Marjorie C. and Paul Best. She spent her early years in Butte, then moved with her parents to Sheridan, Montana while in grade school. Jackie attended Western Montana Normal College in Dillon where she received her teaching certificate. After college, Jackie taught third grade in Manhattan, Montana. The mother of one of her students, Pat Hughes, set Jackie up on a blind date with a young rancher from the Madison Valley named Steve McDonnell.... Full story
Michele Charleen (Lane) Forge, 63, Leavenworth, Kansas, passed away Feb. 23, 2021. Michele was born Jan. 5, 1958, in Townsend, Montana, to Leo and Florence (Smet) Lane. Michele grew up on a cattle ranch in Three Forks, Montana, with her five sisters and one brother. Growing up, she enjoyed riding horses, participating in sports and playing her guitar. Following in her mother's footsteps, Michele along with her sisters, attended Saint Mary College in Leavenworth, Kansas. There she earned her... Full story
Marcella K. Buchholz, 74, of Three Forks, Montana, died December 24, 2020, at Bozeman Deaconess Hospital. She was born January 31, 1946, at home in Boyd, Montana, to Herman and Amanda (Mulder) DeVries. After graduating from Roberts High School, she completed cosmetology school and began working as a beautician. Marcella married Raymond Buchholz on July 8, 1967, in Billings, Montana, at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church. They moved to Pasco, Washington, and daughter, Kathy, was born in 1973. Three years... Full story
Jefferson High School teacher John Markel "Mark" Kelly slipped peacefully away on December 21, 2020 when he succumbed to COVID-19 complications. Mark, who taught high school English and journalism for 41 years in Boulder, was the leader of the award-winning school paper, the Panther Press. Mark's unorthodox teaching practices, quirky personality, and quick wit made for interesting lectures. Students knew him not only for teaching them the fundamentals of English and journalism, but for...
Patricia (Pat) Obrigewitch, a wife, mom, sister, grandma and friend, passed away peacefully after a sudden illness on November 18, 2020. She was born on July 9, 1940 to parents Clarence and Agnes Freese in Bozeman, Montana. She attended Lower Bridger School and graduated from Holy Rosary High School. On June 25, 1966 she married Omer Obrigewitch and together they raised four daughters; Jody Bellamy (Stacy), Laurie Baker, Kerry Welch (Dean), Amy Damuth (Blaine). Pat loved spending time with her... Full story
Donald (Don) Curtis Nimmick, age 74, was called home to the Lord on Friday, October 30, 2020. He was born May 15, 1946 in Great Falls, MT, the eldest son of Arnold and Joyce (Curtis) Nimmick. He married Gayle Polston on September 6, 1969 and had three sons, Brian, Brent and Barry. Don was a graduate of Willow Creek HS and of Montana State University. He co-founded Alpha Fence Co in 1989 and was very proud to have his son, Brent join him in 1996. In 2017, he retired and Brent and his wife, Doro continue his legacy today. Don loved to spend time... Full story
Long term Manhattan resident Les B. Lundwall passed away quietly Saturday Oct.17th at Bozeman hospital from coronary complications at age 94. Les was born on Jan. 26,1926 in Cushing MN. To Carl and Garda Lundwall. He left MN. To serve in the Navy during WW2. He returned from the war to marry his childhood sweetheart, Fern his wife of 50 years. Les went to work at the Northern Pacific Railroad where he retired after nearly 40 years of service. Les was proceeded in death by his wife Ferne and his brother Norman. He is survived by his three...
On Friday, October 2nd, 2020, Eleanor Huckert, loving mother passed away at the age of 93. Eleanor was born in Three Forks, Montana on December 13th, 1926. Eleanor spent her whole life in Three Forks and Manhattan and loved Montana. Eleanor had a passion for music, and played the organ and piano, she also loved her flowers and garden. She collected antique bells and money banks. Eleanor endured many difficulties in her lifetime, but persevered through it with her relationship and faith in God, as well as meeting the love of her life, Harold,...
Age: 85 Born: October 30, 1934, in Three Forks, Montana Passed Away: August 17, 2020, in his family home in Logan, Montana Due to COVID a private funeral service was held on Tuesday, August 25, 2020, at the K & L Mortuary Chapel in Three Forks, Montana. His funeral was officiated by Rev. Charles Christensen. Gary is proceeded in death by his parents: Melvin & Ester Rutledge, Sister Roberta (Berta) Anderson, Grandson Scott Dykman. He is survived in life by his wife of 56 years Margaret Rutledge, Donna Koontz (David), Ronnie Rutledge, Dianne... Full story
Duane Kenneth Severson was born on May 10th,1942 in Wheaton Village, Minnesota to Dolly Pechia Severson and Kenneth Severson. Duane passed away on September 12th ,2020 surrounded by his family. Duane was the first born child of a very large blended family. He spent his early years in Minnesota and Montana. Later he joined the Army with his best friend from childhood, Adrian Erickson, serving in Germany, before returning to Minnesota. He then met and married Jeannine Boehland, and later... Full story
Peter Frederick Stock (Pete Stock), 56, passed away on September 1, 2020. Pete was born May 14, 1964 in Watertown, Wisconsin. He was a resident of Willow Creek at the time of his death. Pete joined the United States Navy in 1982 and served until he retired in 2002. He is preceded in death by Marvin Raymond Stock. He is survived by mother Kathleen A. Sartwell; wife Cindy L. Stock; children Melissa L. Keeler and Rachel M. Stock; stepchildren: Reed W. Jevning, Chad Jevning (Chelsea Pardue), and... Full story
On August 3, 2020 our loving father Klarence “Raleigh” Rockne passed away peacefully at Bridger Rehab and Care Center. He had been in residence since May 2020 when he fell and broke his hip. He was 72 years young. Raleigh was born September 24, 1947 in Bozeman MT to Klarence (Chuck) and Jaquline Rockne. He went to school in Willow Creek and after completing high school he entered the navy. He served from 1965-1972 when he was Honorably Discharged. After serving he came home to Three Forks where he married Nancy Allen (Tharp) in November 197...
Donald Elwood Jones, 92, passed away on August 5, 2020 at Madison Valley Medical Center in Ennis, MT as a result of a stroke following a long and active life. Donald was born in Billings, MT on May 19, 1928 to Lloyd Lewis Jones and Marion Dorthea (Banderob) Jones. Don was later joined by two siblings, sister Dorothea (Dorothy) and brother Clifford (Cliff). The family lived in Worden at the time of Don's birth where they remained until he graduated from Huntley Project High School in 1946. Don...
Darlene Marie Ansley (Akers) was peacefully taken to the Lord on July 27, 2020. She was born to Cecil and Ida Akers on December 31, 1936 in Optima, Oklahoma. She married Charles Ansley on March 23, 1958. Charles and Darlene began their married life in McCoy, Colorado, for a short time before moving to Montana. In Montana, they resided in Willow Creek, Whitehall, and finally settled in Three Forks. Charles and Darlene have 3 children: Dianne Pelletier (Ansley), Kim Korich (Ansley), and John...
Stephen B. Nowak (72) of Willow Creek, Montana passed away on July 22, 2020, at home peacefully with his family. In true Montanan fashion, Steve was an avid fisherman, and after meeting a young art teacher, Cathleen Stevens, lured her into marrying him after a courtship of fish (not flowers) and a proposal at the Jefferson River. The happy couple wed on July 16, 1983 surrounded by family and friends. Steve and Cathy enjoyed supporting each other's creative outlets, and his woodworking,...
Karen "Jeanie" Williams, 80 of Polson, loving mother, sister, Nana, and wife of Francis C. "Toot" Williams, left home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 4, 2020. She was born March 22, 1940, to Kirby and Esther Hicklin in Livingston, Montana. Jeanie graduated from Three Forks High School in Montana in 1958. After graduation, she worked for the Federal Reserve Bank in Helena, Montana. Jeanie was introduced to Francis in 1959 by her brother, Milton, and married in 1960 in Three...
Shirley Setsuko Wada Tietz, 68, of Fargo, ND, passed away peacefully June 24, 2020 surrounded by her family, following a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. Shirley was born in Bozeman, MT on Nov. 12, 1951, the daughter of Dorothy and Gabriel Wada. She grew up in Three Forks, MT and graduated from Three Forks High School in 1970. She met Thomas Daniel Tietz where they both attended Montana State University. Shirley married Tom on Sept 4, 1971 in Three Forks, MT. Tom and Shirley began their...
Nineteen days shy of her 100th birthday Mildred Elizabeth (Kurk) Ward went home to be with her Heavenly Father on June 7. She was born on her family homestead in Sedan, MT on June 26, 1920, to Arthur and Emma (Maddox) Kurk. Mildred was the middle of seven children. Her education started in a one room schoolhouse in Sedan. Then, her family moved to Bozeman where she graduated from Gallatin County High in 1938. Mildred met Jesse Ward; and they were married on August 7, 1942, in Virginia City, MT....
