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Katherine Louise Doney Daniels, 71, of Helmville, MT, passed away March 28, 2019. She was born to parents William James Doney and Geraldine Geary Doney, December 9, 1947, in Deer Lodge, MT. Kathy graduated from Helmville Elementary School in 1962 and Powell County High School in 1966. She was married to Paul Daniels in 1972. Kathy is survived by her husband Paul "Buck" Daniels of Helmville, her two children and their spouses Jodi and Scott Barger of Cascade, MT; and Ty and... Full story
Lola Ardene Hanson Arvidson began her journey to heaven on March 30, 2019. Her husband, son, daughter and son-in-law were with her as she set out on her adventure. Lola was 92 years old. She was born April 20, 1926 in Spruce Hill Township, Minn. to Walter Rudolph and Sadie Engstrand Hanson. She was the eldest of their three daughters. Lola attended country schools and graduated from high school in Alexandria, Minn. in 1944. Following graduation, she worked various jobs, some... Full story
Barbara Kay Kemp was born Aug. 25, 1946 in Auburn, Calif. She grew up in the small town of Greenwood, Calif. where her parents owned Kemp's Grocery and she attended a one room school house through Grade 8. She graduated from Placer High School, after many long bus rides from Greenwood to Auburn. Barbara was married 46 years to her true love, Terry Allen Peetz. She lived most of her life in California, helping Terry raise his daughters Kim and Keri in Fort Bragg. After... Full story
Katherine Louise Doney Daniels, 71, of Helmville, MT, passed away March 28, 2019. She was born to parents William James Doney and Geraldine Geary Doney, December 9, 1947, in Deer Lodge, MT. Kathy graduated from Helmville Elementary School in 1962 and Powell County High School in 1966. She was married to Paul Daniels in 1972. Kathy is survived by her husband Paul "Buck" Daniels of Helmville, her two children and their spouses Jodi and Scott Barger of Cascade, MT; and Ty and... Full story
Lori Denise Friedenbach passed away at the young age of 44, on Thursday, March 21, 2019 at St. Peters hospital in Helena, Montana. Lori faced her passing bravely, family and loved ones, including her newfound love Glen Wendell, by her side. Lori was born November 14, 1974 in Wolf Point, Mont. to Larry Friedenbach and Linda Clark. Considered a miracle baby by her family, Lori was loved and raised by "a village" of parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles on both sides. In the... Full story
He was born December 20, 1941 and lived in Pendleton, OR until he was 13, when his family moved to Sacramento, CA. He joined the Army after high school and spent 3 years in Germany, mainly spying on the Russians and Cubans and verifying that they were indeed building missile sites. After the Army, Terry applied for a job with Duell Vocational Institute in Tracy CA. He didn't have a clue that this was a prison until he drove up to report for work and saw all the towers and... Full story
William Donald Martin Jr. passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents W.D. Martin, Sr and Ann Marie Martin, sons William D, Martin III and Shawn Lester Martin, brothers Frank Martin and Jackie Bob Martin, sisters Patsy Martin and Joanne Martin. Don is survived by his wife Bonnie (Sherman) Martin, sister Barbara Stevens and her husband Jim, son Steve Martin and daughter-in-law Staci Martin, Daughter Angie Ratayczak and... Full story
Andrew Bernard Anderson went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 18, 2019, at his home in Helena, Montana with his family present. Andrew was born to Robert and Lillian Anderson in Havre, Montana on March 20, 1946. He was raised on the family farm at Augusta, Montana and attended Augusta grade school and high school. He enrolled at the Helena Vo-tech where he took a two-year course in diesel mechanics. In 1967, he finished the mechanics school, married Karleen Hammer from...
Bonnie Dot Penner, 81, of Bigfork, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019. Bonnie, affectionately known to others as ''Tiny," was born on Sept. 7, 1937, to Austin and Nellda Dillree in Rexburg, Idaho, joining older sister Lois and brothers Gary and Larry. The family relocated to Ovando. She attended Missoula County High School in Missoula and graduated in 1955. Bonnie's greatest treasure was her family. She loved celebrations that brought the entire extended family together. Any chance to gather, play cards, tell stories,... Full story
LINCOLN - Frank A. Martin passed away at his home in Lincoln, Mont. on Jan. 3, 2019. Frank owned and operated Poverty Water Well and Pump Service for 30- plus years. He was also a very proud Viet Nam veteran and part of the Sea Bees reunions of 30 years. He was preceded in death by his parents Don and Ann Martin and his dearly loved little sister; Patsy Ann Martin and Jewel Pinocci his road trip partner (also favorite mother-in-law). He is survived by loving companion P... Full story
November 17, 1964- January 16, 2019 James William (Bill) Frisbee Jr., from Lincoln, Montana, passed away due to medical complications on January 16th, 2019 surrounded by his family. Bill was 54 years old. He was born in Verdun, France on November 17, 1964 to James William Frisbee and Rosellen Decker Frisbee. Bill graduated from Capital High in Helena, Montana in 1983 and married his best friend and college sweetheart Jill Marie Pitsch Frisbee in Hardin, Montana, on January 26,... Full story
Donald A. Roberson, 83, of Tinicum Township, Penn., passed away Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019. Born Oct. 17, 1935 in Trenton, N.J., Don lived in Milford, NJ before moving to Tinicum Township, Penn. in 1955, the year he married his beloved wife Emma (Templeton) Roberson. They celebrated sixty-three years of marriage on Oct. 1, 2018. Don graduated from Frenchtown High School. He served in the US Navy Reserves for eight years. Don owned Don Roberson Excavating and Septic Service for... Full story
Alan Henry Heikkila entered the world Feb. 16, 1955 in Monterey, Calif. to parents Henry and Anna Marie (Pederson) Heikkila. They lived in California briefly while Henry was in the Army, and then returned to Montana where they settled in Ulm. Alan received his education in Ulm and Cascade High School. He proudly played football and wrestled as a Cascade Badger, graduating in 1973. As a young man Alan began a life-long career in construction. He happily drove the back roads of... Full story
Jerry Rollan Russell passed away on Dec. 16, 2018 in Billings. He was born Dec. 9, 1933, the son of George C. and Lola Russell and resided on the family farm south of Hardin. Jerry graduated from Hardin High School and after graduation joined the Coast Guard, where he met Bettie Cellucci; they married and enjoyed 60 years together. Jerry was the maintenance supervisor for the Hardin School District and also owned and operated the Three Bears Motel in Lincoln with his wife. He... Full story
Paul Edward Sanders passed away on Dec.12, 2018, of natural causes, in Helena, Mont. Paul was born on Aug. 24, 1946 to Earnest and Ola Belle Sanders in Memphis, Tennessee. Paul is survived by his best friend and love of his life for 54 years, his wife, Paula; three of his four children, Roy (Christina) Sanders, Belle (Harley) Dailey, Tammie (Wayne) Triplett; his baby girl granddaughter, Brittney (Tony); four grandsons and two great granddaughters. Paul was preceded in death... Full story
Duane Vincent Jones, 78, was placed gently in our Lords arms Sunday, Nov. 4 2018. Duane was born in Hillsboro, Kansas Sept. 10, 1940. He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1957 and served four years. He met and married Madelyn Hughes in 1962. From this union they were blessed with two children, Michael Duane and Kimberly Ann. In 1981, Duane married Judy D. Eaton. From this union they were blessed with a daughter, Crystal Dawn. Duane was blessed with a wonderful step-daughter, Sandi whom he considered a daughter. After 40... Full story
Judith Kay Weissbach, 76, of Great Falls, Mont. went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Oct.24, 2018. A celebration of life was held Monday, Oct. 29, 2018, 11 a.m. at Central Assembly of God Church in Great Falls. Judith was born in Washburn, Ill. and grew up with two siblings, Barry and Andrea. She attended Chapman College in CA where she graduated with a degree in Home Economics. While she was teaching Tehachapi, Calif., she met the love of her life, Walter (Kelly)... Full story
Michael Vincent Wells, 35, passed away early October 2018 in Helena, Montana. He was born December 23, 1984 in Helena, to parents Theresa Tripp and Vincent Wells. Michael had many vocations in his lifetime, and was accomplished in culinary arts. He loved the outdoors, was an enthusiastic fisherman and was a friend of many. He is survived by his mother Theresa Tripp, sister Nicole Rae Benson, nieces Skye and Gabriella, aunts Vicki Wells, Dolly Wells and Marie Barrey, uncles Wayne Wells and Roger Barrey along with numerous... Full story
Clifford A. Schmutzler, 82, of Great Falls, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018 due to natural causes at Peace Hospice. Cremation has been entrusted to Croxford Funeral Home. Veteran burial services will be held at a later date at the old Lincoln Cemetery just outside of Lincoln, Mont. with Honors performed by the American Legions. Clifford was born on Feb. 1, 1936 in Rugby, N.D. He was raised on the family farm and went to a small country school and then to high school... Full story
Irvin Dunlap passed away peacefully at his home in Helena with family at his side. He now joins his loving wife Lorraine in heaven whom he gives credit for instilling his faith in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Irvin would have reached 90 years of age Oct.19. He lived a long and fulfilling life and was an inspiration to his family as well as others. He was born in Helena to Irvin "Ted" Dunlap and Annie Sloan Dunlap on Oct. 19, 1928. Irv had one sister, Annabelle M. Glenn.... Full story
LaVonne "Jolly" (Swan) Douglas-McGladrey, 87, of Greeley, Colo., passed away Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018 at her home. She was born on February 21, 1931 in Lewiston, Montana to Frank and Stella Swan and raised by Stella and Wallace Fleury. LaVonne grew up in Fairfield, Montana and had lived in Washington, Alaska and Colorado as well. She worked as a dental assistant, but first and foremost, she was the best homemaker ever. LaVonne was a member of the Eagle's Club for 30 years.... Full story
On the morning of Sept. 1, 2018, Mary Ann passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness, comforted by her husband at Kalispell Regional Medical Center. She was 58 years old. Mary Ann was born on April 9, 1960 in Helena to David Petek and Judith (Dahl) Nelson. She graduated from Capital High School in 1978. She then stayed in Helena working food service. Mary Ann met Tim Mailloux in 1984 and married in March of 1985. They had two children, Becky and Steven. In 1993 they moved... Full story
Jim passed away peacefully surrounded by family and close friends at his home in Lincoln on Aug. 24, 2018. Jim was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on Feb. 22, 1941 to Franklin and Hazel Daugherty. When Jim's father enlisted in the U.S. Navy, he brought the family to California. Growing up, he lived in several cities in central California. Jim loved golf and in his teenage years caddied and played on Pebble Beach and Spyglass golf courses. Jim enlisted in the U.S. Navy in April of... Full story
Paul Martin Breitbach, 70, passed away unexpectedly in his Lincoln home on Wednesday, July 4, 2018. Paul was born in 1948 to Fabian and Irene (Sailer) Breitbach of Circle, Mont. He was the oldest of seven children, one of whom died in infancy. Paul grew up with his brothers and sisters on the family farm and was quite the young entrepreneur, raising collie dogs and Shetland ponies, and selling chicken eggs as a young man. After graduating from Circle High School, Paul went on... Full story
Ronda Dee Ray, 42, Great Falls, passed away June 9, 2018 at home unexpectedly. A Celebration of Life was helds Friday, June 15 at 11 a.m. in the Rose Room Chapel at Croxford Funeral Home. Ronda was born in Great Falls, Montana on April 1, 1976. She was raised here in Great Falls where she became a construction worker. Ronda was a jack of all trades. She loved working with her hands and construction was definitely her forte. Ronda had many hobbies and interests of which she... Full story
