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Carolyne "Carol" Sue Montgomery

Carolyne "Carol" Sue Montgomery

Feb 3, 2023

HAMILTON – Carolyne Sue Montgomery, age 66, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones, on Friday, February 3, 2023, in Hamilton, Montana. She was survived by her true love and life partner, Amanda Lee, of 43 years; their five children, multiple grandchildren, great grandchildren, two brothers, and one sister.

Carol was a jack of all trades....

Tessa Nye Bradt

Tessa Nye Bradt

Feb 3, 2023

VICTOR - Tessa Nye Bradt passed away peacefully at home in Victor, Montana, on February 3, 2023.

She was born on June 12, 1944, in Seattle, Washington, to the late William and June Nye. Tess graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1962 and moved to Montana shortly after to attend college. She studied art with an emphasis...

Dorothy Elizabeth Nelson

Dorothy Elizabeth Nelson

Feb 2, 2023

Dorothy (Dot) Elizabeth Nelson

Mom was born to hard working Swedish immigrants Abela & Karl Peterson in Palo Alto, CA on Aug. 31, 1927, and was welcomed by sister Barbara.  Times were hard in the Great Depression, when her father stacked green lumber in the mills at China Flat (near Kyburz, CA) and in the heat of...

Fred "Bob" Robert Permann

Fred "Bob" Robert Permann

Feb 1, 2023

Fred "Bob" Permann, 78 of Richland, Washington passed away February 1, 2023.

Bob was born March 8, 1944 in Bismarck, North Dakota the son of Fred R. and Pauline Permann.

Following High School, he joined the US Navy where he honorably served for 3 Years. He was discharged in July 1964.

Bob married...

James "Jim" David Carrington

James "Jim" David Carrington

Jan 30, 2023

James "Jim" Carrington, 66 of Hamilton passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2023 at his home in Hamilton.

Private family services will be held. Urn placement will be at Highland Cemetery in Havre, Montana.

Ronald "Bill" William Thomas

Ronald "Bill" William Thomas

Jan 28, 2023

HAMILTON - Ronald “Bill” William Thomas, of Hamilton, passed away January 27, 2023, at the age of 83. He passed peacefully, while surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife, Lola Thomas; his children, Bill, Ron, Rick, and Rhonda; his grandchildren, Ben, Joe, Becki, Matt, Kristopher, Michael, Kobi, Nick, Ashlie, and Johnny; and his numerous great grandchildren...

Betty M. Sullivan

Betty M. Sullivan

Jan 24, 2023

HAMILTON - Betty M. Sullivan, of Hamilton, a beautiful soul filled with light and love, passed gently into God's hands Tuesday, January 24th, 2023, surrounded by family and sweetly at peace. She was 93 years young.

Betty and her husband (Menuard) Lee Sullivan moved to Corvallis in 2008 and knew they had truly come home. It was...

James R. "Jim" King

James R. "Jim" King

Jan 23, 2023

HAMILTON - James R. "Jim" King, 82, of Hamilton passed away Monday, January 23, 2023 at his home of natural causes. Arrangements are under the care of the Daly-Leach Chapel.

Fenn "Chet" Eugene Nelson

Fenn "Chet" Eugene Nelson

Jan 23, 2023

HAMILTON - Fenn “Chet” Eugene Nelson, Jr., a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend passed away peacefully on January 23, 2023, after a frustrating battle with dementia.

Chet’s earthly adventure began on November 16, 1948, in Panguitch, Utah. He was the oldest of five children born to Roene Houston and Fenn Eugene Nelson. At infancy...

Michael Norman Taylor

Michael Norman Taylor

Jan 22, 2023

HAMILTON - Michael N. Taylor, 70, of Hamilton passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023 at his home from pancreatic cancer. Born September 9th, 1952, in Harlowton, MT to Eunice and Pat Taylor.  Mike was a fighter and strived to never leave anything unfinished. From the day of his diagnosis Mike’s heart was to do “this” well, from start to...

Leroy William Canen

Leroy William Canen

Jan 21, 2023

Hamilton - LeRoy William Canen was born to Lloyd & Dorothy Canen on January 27, 1945, in Sacramento, CA where his father was stationed with the military. After a long battle with dementia, LeRoy entered his Lord & Savior’s arms on January 21, 2023, at the Wibaux County Nursing Home in Wibaux, MT.

LeRoy was the second...

Marlene Beverly Fowler

Marlene Beverly Fowler

Jan 21, 2023

STEVENSVILLE – Marlene Beverly Fowler, 89, of Stevensville passed away peacefully Saturday, January 21, 2023 with her 2 daughters present.  Marlene’s husband of 50 years, Robert Fowler, will welcome her at his side in Sunnyside Cemetery in Stevensville.

Marlene and Bob lived in Ojai, CA where they raised roses, travelled the country on their Gold Wings, square...

John A. O'Brien

John A. O'Brien

Jan 20, 2023

VICTOR - John A. O'Brien, 82, of Victor passed away Friday, January 20, 2023 at his home of natural causes.  Arrangements are under the care of the Daly-Leach Chapel.

Kenneth C. Brassfield

Kenneth C. Brassfield

Jan 18, 2023

CORVALLIS - On January 18, 2023, at 1:00 p.m., Kenneth C. Brassfield, 80, of Corvallis, MT, went home to be with his Lord, Jesus Christ.

Ken was born February 17, 1942, New Underwood, SD the first son of the late Thomas A. Brassfield and Erma M. (Mihills) Brassfield.

In 1959, Ken and his family moved...

Mary "Jean" Miller

Mary "Jean" Miller

Jan 17, 2023

HAMILTON - Mary "Jean" Miller, 99, of Hamilton passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at the Aaron Care Home in Corvallis.  Services will be announced and held at a later date.  Arrangements are under the care of the Daly-Leach Chapel.

Pauline S. "Polly" Jura

Pauline S. "Polly" Jura

Jan 16, 2023

SULA - Pauline “Polly” Jura, age 66, of Sula, Montana entered into rest on Monday, January 16, 2023.

Polly was born on December 17, 1956, to Tom and Burline Stearns in Fresno, California. She was the oldest of three girls, growing up with her younger sisters Karen and Linda.

She graduated from Clovis High School...

James R. "Rod" Kelley

James R. "Rod" Kelley

Jan 14, 2023

VICTOR - James R. "Rod" Kelley, 62, of Victor passed away Saturday, January 14, 2023 at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane.  Arrangements are under the care of the Daly-Leach Chapel.

Richard W. "Dick" Conyngham

Richard W. "Dick" Conyngham

Jan 13, 2023

HAMILTON, MT - Richard W. “Dick” Conyngham was born November 9, 1922, and peacefully left this world on January 13, 2023, at 100 years old, surrounded by family.

Dick was one of 6 children born in Erie, Pennsylvania, to Thomas C. (Tossie) Conyngham and Caroline E. (Carrie) Hawkins. Dick was a virtuous, honest man that worked unselfishly...

Sharon Kay (Sluggett)  Robertson

Sharon Kay (Sluggett) Robertson

Jan 11, 2023

HAMILTON - Sharon Roberton, 76, passed away at Beehive Homes of Hamilton on January 11, 2023, after an admirable battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. She was born in Havre on September 25, 1946, to Lester and Inez (Johnson) Sluggett.

Sharon was 1 of 9 children. She was raised on a farm/ranch 3 5 miles outside of Big...

Judith L. Heleva

Judith L. Heleva

Jan 11, 2023

Judith Heleva, 74, of Corvallis, MT, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on January 11, 2023.

Judith was born in Allentown, PA, to Lillie and Stanley Heleva and raised with siblings Carol, Lydia, and Stach. She lived in Pennsylvania until 1992, when she traveled across the country with her three girls and former husband,...

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