Obituaries

Feb 25, 2020

Crona C. Gorgon, 27, passed away on February 25th, 2020 in the home that she built with her fiancé.

She was born in Hamilton on December 18th, 1992 and had a deep connection with the Southern Bitterroot Valley. To simply say that Crona was a survivor, would be an understatement. Ever since childhood she persevered through challenge...

Feb 23, 2020

Judy Kay Bethke was a gift from Doc and LoVisa McDonel.

She married Floyd L. Bethke, together they where blessed with Shauna and Josh, who blessed them with Nic, Jacob, Neka and Brendle.

She brought joy to all that knew her, she was welcomed into heavens gate, February 23, 2020.

A celebration of...

Feb 20, 2020

DARBY-Brenda May “Lewis” Fisher, age 62, passed away suddenly from a brain aneurism Wednesday, February 19, 2020.

She was born to Alfred “Jack” and Doris (Wetzsteon) Lewis on September 26, 1957, in Bakersfield, CA. She graduated from BHS (Bakersfield High School) in 1975.

She met the love of her life, David Fisher, in 1975, and...

Feb 14, 2020

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...

Feb 12, 2020

Carol Marie (Whetstone) Spencer quietly passed away in her home on February 11, 2020, with her beloved husband Nick, at her side. She was born in San Francisco, California, on June 7, 1936, to William Culver Whetstone and Regina Regli Whetstone.  She graduated from Salinas Valley High School, where she excelled in academics and was the editor of the...

Feb 12, 2020

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...

Feb 9, 2020

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...

Feb 9, 2020

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;...

Feb 6, 2020

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...

Feb 4, 2020

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...

Feb 2, 2020

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...

Jan 24, 2020

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...

Jan 24, 2020

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...

Jan 23, 2020

Geraldine “Geri” Ann Sitko, 82, surrounded by family members, went home to be with the Lord on January 23, 2020.

She was born April 26, 1937 in Chicago to Frank and Anna Sliva, the third of twelve children.  She married Edward Paul Sitko (dec) in 1959 with whom they raised five children: Edward John (Rita), Richard (Annamarie),...

Jan 19, 2020

HAMILTON - Margaret Deans Rhodes, 95, of Hamilton passed away Sunday, January 19, 2020 at her home in Sapphire Lutheran Homes.  She was born November 29, 1924 in Portsmouth, Virginia to Charles and Hettie Brinkley Deans. She grew up on a small farm in Virginia, and through every step of her life, she loved gardening. Everything she touched just...

Jan 17, 2020

VICTOR - My dad, Don Berkley, passed away early on Friday, January 17, 2020.  He died peacefully at home in his sleep with Rex, his beloved dog, snoring beside him.

Donald Thomas Berkley was born on April 22, 1932 in Evanston, IL, to Gerald John Berkley and Frances (Doyle) Berkley.   He grew up on Diamond Lake in...

Jan 16, 2020

VICTOR – James E. Brummit, 69, of Victor, lost his battle with cancer on Thursday, January 16, 2020.  His peaceful walk into Heaven took place in his home with loved ones present.

Jim was born July 18, 1950 in Olney, IL the son of Pearl (Pete) and Dorothy Brummit.  The family moved to Colorado in 1954 where...

Jan 15, 2020

HAMILTON -Andrée Audette Stevenson, 92 years old, passed away at The Remington in Hamilton on January 15, 2020.  Andrée was born in Glen Ridge, New Jersey on March 11, 1927 to Helen and Louis Audette.

She married William (Bill) Paxton Stevenson on October 2, 1948.  She is survived by three daughters; Wendy (Donn) Livoni of Hamilton, MT,...

Jan 14, 2020

On the evening of January 14th, 2020 our sweet mother passed away surrounded by her children in Boise, Idaho.

Glenda was born on May 20th, 1948 in Spokane Washington to Myron E. and Betty Elliott. She was the middle sibling to older sister Diana Neaves and younger brother Myron E. Elliott II. As a self-proclaimed "Air Force...

Jan 10, 2020

HAMILTON – Chellis Newgard, a real good guy, left this world in the early morning hours of January 10, 2020.  He was the first child of Howard and Ruth (Gould) Newgard, born October 17, 1932 at his grandparents' home in Pablo Montana.  He and his close sister, Lorna Tougas, grew up on the family ranch in Pablo, and together...