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After leading an exceptionally full and loving life, Robert William Zadick passed away Nov.7, 2020. Bob was born May 31, 1940 in Great Falls, Montana to William and Anne Zadick. Two years later, his brother and lifelong partner Richard “Dick” Zadick was born. Bob grew up and lived in Great Falls, Montana. Bob was a lifelong entrepreneur starting with his first job at the age of nine as a newspaper carrier for the Great Falls Tribune, where his father was the City Editor. He... Full story
Reverend John P. (Jack) Preston, Jr, age 75, of Cody, Wyo. passed away peacefully at the Long-Term Care Center in Cody on Feb. 24, 2021. Jack was born in Butte, Mont. on September 12,1945 to John and Dorothy (Cloke) Preston. His parents divorced shortly thereafter and Jack was raised as an only child. He grew up in Butte and graduated from Butte High School in 1963. He spent considerable time on the family's ranch in Dewey, Mont. Jack graduated from the University of Montana... Full story
Sandra (“Sandy”) Malquist, 78, passed away peacefully at home with her beloved family by her side Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021. Sandy was born in Milwaukee, Wisc. on Aug. 18, 1942 to Walter and Anastasia (Daisy) Kiedrowski. She graduated from Holy Angels Academy High School in 1960. Sandy attended one year of college to pursue an English degree, but then switched to obtaining a career in cosmetology. After completing cosmetology school, she owned and managed her own salon. Sandy ma... Full story
Judy Gail Clark McConnell, age 72 of Hamilton, completed a life with love, laughter, and kindness. Judy was born June 8, 1948, to Vern Dexter and Earldean "Deanie" (Hendrickson) Clark, in Great Falls, Montana. She graduated from Florence Carlton High School, in 1967. Judy married Jim McConnell on Nov. 16, 1985 in Lincoln, Montana. They added a son, Jason, and daughter, Cori, to make this family complete. Judy was a past member of the Red Hat Society. She enjoyed being an... Full story
Marion L Morris passed away in her home in Lincoln, Mont. on Saturday Feb. 20, 2021. Born in Havre in 1927, Marion was the second to youngest of eight children. In 1949, Marion married Robert (Bob) Morris and, with each having a young son, Gary and Robert, became a family of four. Two more boys, Eugene and Thomas, made their family of six complete. While Bob was the official employee of the National Park Service, the whole family lived the life of a park ranger. Beginning in... Full story
For over twenty years, I've worked with many key industry leaders, stakeholders, state officials, and the past two presidential administrations on developing energy policy. Montana has always been a resource-rich, energy-blessed state. But now we are at an inflection point. We either choose to reap the benefits of the resources and infrastructure we have in place to keep energy prices low, produce Made in America energy, and keep the lights and heat on in Montana homes. Or we...
Marlene (Ereth) Bergum, age 85, received her angel wings surrounded by family on Feb.15, 2021. She was born on Dec. 25, 1935 as the second of 14 children to August and Rose (Leingang) Ereth at the family farm in Solen, N.D. Marlene was hardworking, responsible, and courageously independent raising four children on her own and battling cancer later in her life. She was dedicated to and felt blessed by her extensive Ereth family. She treasured memories of many family gatherings... Full story
Lincoln - Stephen Reinert Copenhaver, successfully retired farmer, dies at 90. His peaceful passing on Feb. 6, 2021, left a legacy of love and an example for living and loving life. Steve is survived by his sister, Joyce (John) Rounds; sisters-in-law, Joyce (Wayne) Copenhaver, and Agnus (Art) Thomsheck; children, John Copenhaver (Antonia "Toni" Cuvelier) of Humble, Texas, Susan Murphy (Rick Foreman) of Lincoln, Mont., Bob (Alice) Copenhaver of Brady, Mont., and Deb (Ron)...
Tommy A. Cockerham departed these earthly bounds Jan, 11, 2021 in Kalispell, Mont. He was delivered from God to Tommy A. Cockerham Sr. and Theresa Rushing Cockerham Dec.15, 1945 in Baton Rouge, La. Tommy was a man's man. He was an avid car enthusiast, motorcycle rider, boater, skier both water and snow, a rancher, back country guide, carpenter, hunter, and retired iron worker from Local #623 where he worked on the LNB Tower and the Horace Wilkinson Bridge (the new bridge) in... Full story
Judith (Judy) Spinler, 78, of Rudyard, passed away peacefully of natural caus-es at Northern Montana Hospital on Dec. 28, 2020. Judy was born to Ger-ald (Jerry) Stuker and Edna Minnick on July 22, 1942 in Havre, Montana. Judy loved fishing, hunt-ing and camping. She had a passion for gardening. She loved to can and share the vegetables from her garden. She worked for the Eagles Club as a bartender. She also raised fish for local pet stores. She loved bowling and made the... Full story
George Malcom Haggart, 82, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020 at the VA Hospital in Helena, MT. After enduring pain for several years with heart disease and cancer, His Lord Jesus relieved him from his pain and called him home. George was born October 16, 1938 in Weehawken, New Jersey to Malcolm and Carrie Haggart. He now will join his Dad, Malcom, his mom, Carrie, his brother Buzz of New York and his brother, Jim of Pennsylvania. Jim was his closest friend, and they both endured health is-sues over the past few years....
Everett Eugene Fraedrick III was born March 7, 1949 to Everett Eugene Fraedrick II and Mary Josephine Fraedrick. He passed Sept.16, 2020 of natural causes. Everett is survived by his son Courtney Howard and his granddaughter Henley Johnson. As well as his sister Kathleen Anderson and niece Lily Anderson. Everett loved playing Varsity Football in High School as well as participating in Boy Scouts. Everett earned his Eagle Scout: the highest Boy Scout accomplishment. After High...
Michael Thomas Krajewski, 40, of Lincoln, passed away on Dec. 2, 2020 after a heroic battle with kidney cancer. Michael was born in Scranton, Pa. on June 7, 1980 and adopted by Walter and Kathleen Krajewski. He attended Bonneville High School in Ogden, Utah, graduating in 1998. On March 21st, 2016 he married the love of his life, Michael Haag-Jahsman. Together they moved to Lincoln, Montana in 2017 where they found happiness, friends, and their place in a loving community.... Full story
Barbara J. Wingender French, passed suddenly Nov. 13, 2020, at her home in Lincoln, Montana. Barbara was born Jan. 13, 1955, in Winnemucca, Nev. to Randall and Mary Christine Wingender. She is a proud member of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes of the Flathead reservation. Barbara spent her early years in Walkerville, Mont. After the passing of her mother, she lived at the Helena Deaconess home for children, until she was taken in by her loving foster parents, Jim an... Full story
Our beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, Violet V. Cranmer, 88, left this world too soon due to complications of COVID-19. She passed away in the early morning hours on Monday, Nov. 23, 2020, at a local hospital under the loving care of the 5th floor nursing staff. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Schnider Funeral Home. A celebration of her life and burial of ashes alongside her beloved husband, will take place in the Flathead Valley at a later date when... Full story
Dec. 12, 1938 to Nov.15, 2020 Beloved Wife, Mother, Stepmother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and friend, Arlene Orr passed away on Nov. 15, 2020 due to complications from COVID-19 and will be sadly missed by her loving husband, James Orr, her six children, stepdaughters, family and friends. Arlene was born Dec. 12, 1938 in Orofino, Idaho. She grew up in the Orofino - Spokane, Wash. area. She graduated from North Central High School in 1956. In 1971, she moved with her... Full story
Paul Steven Roos left this world in the early hours of November 10, 2020, seven weeks after the discovery of advanced and aggressive cancer. Paul passed away with family at his side in his Lincoln home. Paul was born on June 30, 1942, to Maxine and Donald Roos. He spent his early days in Lincoln where he felt the strong pull of the woods and streams of the Blackfoot Valley. Paul married his high school sweetheart, Kay Vandeberg, in August of 1961, a year after their graduation... Full story
Paul Roos, 78, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020 at his home In Lincoln. Arrangements for Paul's obituary and services are currently ongoing.... Full story
Elizabeth L. (Betty) Snyder was born March 13, 1932 in Great Falls, Mont. to Roy Quilter and Clara A. Kuhnert. She passed away in Great Falls, Nov. 10. She married Ramon Edmonds in 1953 and later divorced in 1962. She went on to marry Gene Snyder in 1967 and divorced in 1999. She was an insurance agent most of her life. She is survived by her three children, Lori Lee of Butte, Mont., David Snyder of Green River, Utah, and Dennis Snyder of Aurora, Colo. and her sister Virginia... Full story
Yvonne Marie Lane Robbins was born on Nov. 25, 1937 in McPhee, Colo. to Rex and Alice Lane. Growing up she enjoyed traveling with her father to different towns while he preached. She married the love of her life William Robbins in May of 1956 when she was eighteen. They were almost inseparable for the next nearly 55 years as she followed him from job to job, helping him with everything he did. She was a caring mother and a role model of sweetness to everyone who knew her. She... Full story
Marion Leith Routzahn, 84, passed away peacefully on Nov. 4, 2020 at Son Heaven Assisted Living in Helena, Mont. Marion was born on Sept. 27, 1936 to Tom and Esther Lanning in Havre, Mont.. In Marion's early years, she and her family lived in Big Sandy before relocating to Helena when she was in the fifth grade. Marion graduated from Helena High School and then pursued a teaching certificate from Northern Montana College in Havre, before finishing her bachelor's degree at Carr... Full story
Royal Richard Olson, 99, passed Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020. He was born on Aug. 19, 1921 in Marquette, Neb. to Albert and Dora Olson. He joined two older sisters, Dorothy and Gloria, and was later joined by a younger brother, Norman. The family moved to Minnesota when he was four years old and lived on several different farms. Growing up in Minnesota Royal attended Deer Park School and worked the farm. He learned to drive gravel truck while working for Vern Engstrand and Bill... Full story
Charles (Chuck) Michael Sutej, age 73 of Lincoln, Mont. passed away peacefully Oct. 24, 2020. There will be a Celebration of Life next summer. He requested there be no funeral. Burial will be at a later date. Chuck was born in Great Falls to Charles Edward and Bonnie Ruthell Sutej on June 21, 1947. Chuck attended and graduated from Great Falls High School in 1965, the last graduating class before CMR was opened. He enlisted in the Montana Air National Guard in 1966 -1981 as a... Full story
Chris Buster joined God's logging crew on Wednesday, Oct. 21in the mountains he loved above Lincoln. Buster was born Oct. 26, 1975 in The Dalles, Ore to Curtiss and Bobbie Buster. He graduated from Wahtonka High School in 1993. In 1994 he made his home in Lincoln. Over the years he learned every tree and mountain in the valley. A drive with Chris wasn't complete without him pointing and saying, "I skidded that." He was the proud father of Dianne and Bruce. In 2012 he took a... Full story
John "Johnny" Thompson, age 90, passed away peacefully of natural causes on Oct. 15, 2020. Johnny was born on Sept. 19, 1930 to John and Vivian Thompson in Basin, Montana, the oldest of three children. In 1941, Johnny's parents moved him and his siblings, Anita and Norman, to live at the Mike Horse Mine outside of Lincoln, where he and his father had a trucking contract for the mine. After moving to Lincoln in 1954, he met the love of his life, Katie. Johnny and Katie were mar... Full story
