All Obituaries

Ronald Lee Tash passed away on Feb 14.  He was born March 28, 1932 in Twin Bridges Montana to Leland and Edith Tash.  He had two brothers, an older brother that died at birth, simply named Baby Tash, and a younger brother, Edwin Tash, who has also passed away.  As a child Ron lived with his parents and Grandparents on the ranch In Twin Bridges and there began his love of horses.  Although an only child for most of his youth he had many cousins in the Twin Bridges and...

Carol Spencer, 83 of Hamilton passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at her home. A full obituary will be posted soon.

Linda “Lyn” Darlene Richardson was born Linda Earl in Rockford Illinois on September 5th 1945 and passed away in Hamilton, Montana on February 12th, 2020.  Lyn grew up in the small town of Rockton Illinois with her older brother Gene and younger sister Becky.  She was very active in high school and took part in many activities including Girls Athletics Association, Future Homemakers of America, Pep Club, Chorus, Student council, and was on the cheer leading squad where...

FLORENCE - Arloene (Biltoft) Lay of Florence passed away on February 9, 2020 in Hamilton. Arlo was born to Arthur N. Biltoft and Anna G. (Falk) Biltoft in Valentine, NE on January 2, 1931.  She is survived her daughter, Julie Ann (Wineteer) Hitchcock and husband Albert Hitchcock; her daughter, Maxine Joan (Wineteer) Donahue and husband Stephen Donahue; her son, Steven Charles Tallent and wife Kathleen Tallent; step-daughter, Virginia (Lay) Duchesne   and her husband Michael...

LeMonte “Monte” Monson, 89, passed away peacefully at Marcus Daly Hospital after a short illness on Sunday morning.  Monte was born in Hillsboro, North Dakota, to Clarence and Clara (Carlson) Monson. He has two siblings, Sister Bonnie Kerrin and Brother Wendy Monson (deceased). At the age of 15 the family moved to the West Seattle area.  Monte was married to the love of his life, Laura J. Monson, for 53 years before her passing 3 years ago.  Together they raised...

Keith Dennis Bell, 74 of Corvallis lost his battle with pancreatic cancer February 6, 2020. He passed in his home surrounded by his family. Keith was born October 27, 1945 in Williston, North Dakota the son of the late Thelma and Bill Bell.  He was raised and educated in Alexander North Dakota and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education from Dickinson State University in Dickinson, ND.. On March 27, 1967, Keith and Anita Nygard were married. They lived in Wyoming and Idaho...

VICTOR – John Robert “Bob” Burt, 92, of Victor passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at The Living Centre in Stevensville.  He was born June 1, 1927 in Salt Lake City, UT the son of Julius Charles and Thora Myrtle (Madsen) Burt. Bob graduated from South High School in Salt Lake City and then attended the University of Utah.  He married LaVon Afton Gerber on September 28, 1958 in Salt Lake City. Bob served in the U.S. Navy as a Seaman First Class until his...

David Berenyi Jan 18, 1950 - Feb 2, 2020 Born on a blustery winter day in Saginaw, Michigan, David was the youngest child of Steve and Greta Berenyi. His family moved to Doylestown, OH when David was very young, and he grew up learning the construction trade from his father, and Hungarian cooking from his mother. He was a cub scout, and spent time in the Ohio forests, but his itch to roam grew early. He attended Chippewa High School and graduated in 1968. He worked in construction, and...

HAMILTON - Carol Lafreniere passed away peacefully on January 24th, 2020 at the age of 76 from Carcinoma of Lung. Carol was born in Sacramento, California on December 29th, 1943 to Edward "Grumpy" Kenoyer and the lovely Nova Cotton. She graduated from El Camino high school. She was a student leader, a homecoming princess, voted nicest girl in school twice! She always had a great smile. Carol married Ed Allen a few years later. She gave birth Todd Edward Allen in 1965, and Tyler...

HAMILTON - Merril "Dave" Davis, 78, of Hamilton passed peacefully in his sleep Friday, January 24, 2020.  He had a brief stay in Marcus Daly Memorial Hospice, after a lengthy battle with Multiple Myeloma. He is now in the arms of his Lord and Savior. Dave was born August 19, 1941 in Bend, Oregon, to Francis Edgar and LaNeve Cleora Davis, (deceased).  Also preceded in death is his brother, Alan Gene. Dave attended all of his school years in Durango, Colorado....