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Eugene James Winters died Aug. 29, 2020 at the age of 78. Pay no attention to that number. Age was only a number to Gene, and birthdays were not a milestone he enjoyed celebrating. More important was the life he lived during those 78 years. He had a passion for the history of World War II, the Montana outdoors, baseball and cruising in the Caribbean seas. Gene proudly served in the Army as a medic and was stationed in Germany. He later served in the National Guard out of Fort... Full story
Woodrow W. Needles Jr. Died August 20, at Riverside Health care in Missoula. Son Of Woodrow Sr. And Lulabelle Sample Needles. Siblings: Barbara, Beverly, Wallace, and Janice and several nieces and nephews. He worked at mining in Phillipsburg and California. Logging in California and Montana, he was a mechanic around Helmville and Ovando, where he made his home with his wife Elizabeth of 65 years and family Arlene, Julie and twins Teddy and Terry. Terry died in 1980. Cremation has taken place and memorial will be held in... Full story
Robert W. Ledeau, known as Pepe' to his many friends, left this world July 18, 2020 after a brave battle with cancer. Bob spent his final days attended to by caring Hospice helpers and close friends in his handcrafted log home on "Our River Bottom". In keeping with his generous nature, his land and home were left to the Lincoln Community Hall. Pepe began the journey Feb. 9, 1950 in Missoula, Mont., and spent his youth on the family farm in aptly named Frenchtown, Mont. Bob... Full story
Dorothy "Dottie" Ann Gonzalez, 52, of Lincoln passed away peacefully, of natural causes, in her home July 17, 2020. Dottie was born in Downey, Calif. on Dec. 10,1967, to Karen and George Brewer. She was a loving sister, growing up with her younger sister Dana (Brewer) Arshad, and brother Steven Brewer. In 1991, Dottie married Roberto Ramon Rivera and they had Roberto Ramon Rivera II, also of Lincoln. Shortly after the birth of their child, Roberto senior passed away. Later,... Full story
Florence Delores (Mederios) Whitworth, 89, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula, Mont. She was born on February 15, 1931, in Fresno, Calif., to Mary (Russell) and Marion Mederios. Early on, she and her four siblings developed a strong work ethic; nothing was given, it was earned. She went to school in Kerman and Los Banos, Calif., before she attended Lyle's School of Beauty in Fresno, Calif. in 1951. On February 9, 1958, she married a... Full story
Betty Jane (Armstrong) Perry, Great Falls, Mont., passed away on the morning of July 1, 2020 at the age of 88. She was born Nov. 3, 1931, an only child to Doris Armstrong, at the family homestead east of Brady, Mont., the same home in which her mother was born & raised. As a child, Betty was raised by her grandparents, Laura and T.P. Armstrong, along with numerous aunts and uncles, as Doris had to travel to where she could find work. She graduated as valedictorian of her... Full story
On June 29, 2020 Alan Lee Brown went to be with the Lord. He was born on Oct. 20, 1962 to Richard and Florence Brown in Fort Belknap, Mont. Shortly after Al was born the family moved to Butte where Al was raised along with his seven siblings. Al spent most of his life in Butte until he met the love of his life Ranae Brown, and moved to Lincoln to build a life with her. Al was a very kind, loving, and spiritual person who was generous with his time helping others. One of Al's... Full story
The passing of Rufus Sherrill was untimely. Rufus was a good man, a loving son, brother, uncle, and father. He left behind his children: son Reilly, daughter Elliot, and daughter Adelaide. He was the son of Wayne and Rachael Sherrill, brother to Jared Sherrill, Rachael (Chelle) Sherrill, Miriam Sherrill, Jesse Sherrill and Malinda Sherrill. His time on the earth was short but leaves behind many memories. He will be greatly missed and always loved. Rest in p... Full story
Chris M. Waits of Lincoln was born June 24, 1953. He passed away May 16, 2020, from complications related to diabetes....
Claudette R (Becker) Vanden Bos was born Nov. 23, 1945 in Conrad to Gordon and Bessie Becker. She passed away June 25, 2020. Claudette attended and graduated from Conrad High School. She married Barney Vanden Bos on June 25, 1965 in Conrad and raised two sons, Russell and Roy, on the family farm near Dupuyer. Claudette worked on the farm until her sons were in high school and then managed the Super 8 in Conrad, after selling the farm, the family owned and operated Blue Sky... Full story
Helena - On the morning of June 12, 2020, Gerald "Jerry" William Halter passed away after a short battle with cancer at the age of 81, surrounded by his loving family. Jerry was born in Great Falls, Mont. April 25,1939 and was the third child of Lester and Grace Halter. He attended Our Lady of Lourdes and Great Falls Central High, where he was active in sports. He joined the United States Marine Corps in 1957 and was honorably discharged in 1960. On December 7, 1962, he...
Gearl Douglas Mason, age 64, of Kalispell, died at his home May 6, 2020. Gearl was born in Los Angeles, Calif., Nov. 29, 1955 to Ila Haslip. At four years of age, Gearl's mother married Lee Mason in California, though he was not adopted, he carried the Mason name throughout his life. Gearl received his education in Bell Gardens, Calif., graduating from Bell Gardens High School in 1973. Gearl enlisted in the United States Army, serving 16 years and was honorably discharged...
Richard Lee Mason., age 59, of Kalispell and formerly of Lincoln, died Tuesday, June 9, in Kalispell. Richard was Born April 24, 1961 in Los Angeles, Calif. to Lee and Ila {Haslip) Mason. He received his education in Lincoln, Mont. through 8th Grade and graduated high school In Augusta in 1979. Richard was part owner of the Husky gas station in Lincoln for nearly five years. Richard also worked at High Country Beef Jerky and Genesis International Sales and did a little work... Full story
William "Bill" Andrew Smith was given to us August 21, 1961, at the Columbus Hospital in Great Falls, Mont. to Margaret and Joe Smith. Bill was the fourth child in a family that included sisters, Pam and Ade; and brothers, Jim and Tracy. Bill was raised on the west side where he made many life-long friends. He attended school at Franklin Elementary, West Junior High, and CMR. After high school, Bill went to work for Mountain Bell where he was employed for 30 years. He worked... Full story
Jean "Beanie" Krautter, 94 of Helena, Mont. and Alpine, Wyo., died at Bee Hive Assisted Living Cottages in Helena of natural causes on Monday, April 20, 2020, with her daughters Connie McCafferty and Gail Asbury at her side. Jean Isobel Mathews was born in 1926 in Jersey City, NJ to Harold and Jessie Mathews. She graduated from high school in 1944 and went to work at Standard Oil as a secretary. An accomplished musician, Jean played the piano and a 300-year-old pipe organ at... Full story
At age 88, Bob passed away in his home of 47 years in Lincoln, Montana on April 17, 2020. He was born in Eddie, Texas to Claude and Emma Belle Pryor on Jan. 27, 1932. He served in the United States Air Force. He specialized in electronics, radio communications and S.A.C. served in both the Korean and Vietnam wars before he retired. He is survived by his wife Ann of 55 years of marriage and his children: Michelle Rider of Sand Springs, Okla., Robert T. Pryor of Claremore,...
Born April 2, 1969, Marci passed away at her home in Lincoln, Montana on April 26, 2020. Born in Santa Maria, Calif. To Gene and Shirley Smith, marci lived in Lincoln and worked as a housekeeper. Her favorite Hobbies and activities included snowmobiling, playing with her dogs and reading. She is survived by her children Jacob Smith of Atascadero, Calif., Jayson Montgomery of Corvallis and Dustin Williams of South Dakota; by her parents Gene and Shirley Smith, Atascadero,... Full story
Chester Coleman “Chet” Johnson, 95, of White Sulphur Springs passed away Wednesday, March 25 at Elkhorn Health and Rehab, Clancy, MT. He was born February 23, 1925 in White Sulphur Springs to Chester Allen and Elizabeth (Wharton) Johnson. He served in the United States Navy. He is survived by his cousins, Ray and Wilhelmina Johnson, White Sulphur Springs. Urn burial will take place at the National Cemetery of Arizona, Phoenix, AZ. Please visit www.retzfuneralhome.com to offer a condolence or share a memory of Che...
Debra A. Maberry, age 72 Born July 7, 1947 passed away March 17, 2020 at St. Patrick's Hospital in Missoula. Born in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Married to Ray Maberry. Celebration of life to be held at a later date.... Full story
William "Bill" E. Reiling of Lincoln, passed away March 20, 2020, at 84 years old. Bill was married to Lea Goode for 30 years and they both retired to Lincoln in 1994. Bill was born in Newell, S.D. on May 18, 1935, to Phillip Reiling and Emma Litz and was raised in Salem, Ore. Bill enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1955. He served throughout the United States, as well as in Germany, Vietnam and other countries during his career. He retired from Malmstrom Air Force Bas... Full story
Charlotte Lorraine Ceartin passed away in the early morning, March 10, 2020 at St. Peters Hospital, after a brief illness. Charlotte was born in Helena on April 30, 1931, she was the daughter of Leonard and Arzeline "Toots" Bailey. Charlotte was raised in East Helena, along with brother Bob and sister Mary Ellen (Babe). Charlotte attended East Helena public schools and graduated from Helena High School. Charlotte married Charles in 1950 and had two children, Carolyn Murgel... Full story
"Bob" Robert Kale McClure Jr., Feb. 8, 1946-March 10, 2020. He was 74 years of age. Absent from the body, present with the Lord. Bob was born in Sioux City, Iowa, to Robert Sr. and Juna (Totdahl) McClure, where his father was stationed in the Army Air Corps. The family of three was later stationed in Denver, Colo. Upon discharge, Robert Sr. moved his family back home to Montana. When Bob was six, the family moved to Lincoln. A sister, Stacey, and a brother, Brian, were added... Full story
Grand presumption (not permission) supports the family of Richard Geary in composing for public consumption the following notes on his life. Born April 2, 1947 to William Geary and Lois Evans Geary, R.N., Dick grew up on the family ranch in Helmville. There, through seventh grade, he attended a one-room, coal-heated school with his siblings and cousins. Living the academic year in Deer Lodge, he graduated high school in 1965. Much later in life he would graduate from the Unive... Full story
Dr. Richard Stokes, 98, passed away in Missoula, Mont. Feb. 21, 2020. He was born April 30, 1921 to George and Maude Stokes (sister Priscilla) in Troy, Ohio. Richard, Dick to family and friends, was always an adventurer and traveled extensively as a young man. He became a physicist and mathematician, graduating from Case University in Ohio. During WWII he was enlisted as a Naval officer and conducted research developing radar and sonar systems, where his swimming skills were put to good use. After the war, he returned to scho... Full story
Michael G. Hoffman passed away on Jan. 4, 2020, after a courageous struggle with cancer. He was a man of great integrity and intelligence. He had a gift of telling jokes and many stories. Mike was born on Nov. 7, 1951 to John G. Hoffman Jr. and Elizabeth Marie Hoffman in Baltimore, Md. Soon after the family moved to a farm in the mountains of upstate New York. Those days were some of the most cherished times of his life. He and his siblings all felt the same and could not... Full story
