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Maxine A. Burton

Maxine A. Burton

Nov 29, 2019

Maxine A. Burton 89 of Lewistown died Friday evening, November 29, 2019 in the Central Montana Medical Center of natural causes. She was born Maxine Addiline May 7, 1930 in Lewistown the daughter of Dallas and Lena (Schaefer) Goodan. She received her education in Lewistown graduating from Fergus High School in 1948. She then attended the Great Falls Academy of...

Charles R. Gaugler

Charles R. Gaugler

Nov 23, 2019

Charles Roy Gaugler 70 of Garneill died Sunday afternoon at his home of natural causes. He was born September 9, 1949 in Lewistown, Montana the son of Bill and Faith (Stone) Gaugler. He was proud of his birth date: 9-9-49. He lived his entire life at his ranch headquarters in Garneill, Montana. Charles will be remembered by his generosity, sense...

Donna R. Kalcso

Donna R. Kalcso

Nov 23, 2019

Donna Rae (Hess) Kalcso, 78 of Denton passed away at her home in Denton over the weekend. She born June 16, 1941 in Denton, MT to Ivan and Agnes (Pospisil) Hess.  Donna always missed living in Denton and after moving to Idaho in 1971, was able to move back in 2007 and remain until her passing. 

Although later divorced,...

Hunter Marshall Longtine

Hunter Marshall Longtine

Nov 23, 2019

We lost our Hunter Marshall Longtine of Lewistown at the young age of 15 years old suddenly on November 23, 2019. Hunter was born in Helena on September 23, 2004, to Raymond Marshall and Jamie Lyn (Jenni) Longtine, joining his much loved big brother Bridger. He lived in Helena until they moved to the ranch in Lewistown in 2018.

Hunter...

Magdelena L. Hinckley

Magdelena L. Hinckley

Nov 23, 2019

Magdelena Josepha Hinckley 81 of Winnett died Monday evening in her home in Winnett of natural causes. She was born February 20, 1938 in Munich, Germany the daughter of Paul M. and Ludowika (Jungling) Aign. She received her education in Germany and the worked in a factory making license plates. In December of 1964 she was united in marriage to...

Klara Bedard

Klara Bedard

Nov 22, 2019

Klara Elgestad Coffey Bedard 94 of Lewistown passed away early Friday morning, November 22nd, 2019 at her home, where she wanted to be of natural causes.  Although her presence will leave an emptiness for all those who loved her as well as those that knew her, she was ready to join all her loved ones in heaven. Be prepared she...

Bradley B. Parrish

Bradley B. Parrish

Nov 4, 2019

Bradley B Parrish, 80, died Monday, November 4th at Central Montana Medical Center of natural causes. He was born December 8, 1938 in Lewistown, Montana, the son of Elton G and Vinette (Bell) Parrish. He received his education in Lewistown graduating from Fergus High School in 1957. He then attended Montana State College in Bozeman, the University of Alaska, and...

Judy Lewis

Judy Lewis

Nov 1, 2019

Judith Kay Lewis, 75, of Lewistown passed on to be with her heavenly father on Friday morning, November 1, 2019 following an extensive illness. She was born in Bethalto, Illinois on March 14, 1944 the daughter of Arthur and Agnes (LeClaire) Winslow. She was united in marriage to Ronald A. Lewis in Bethalto on May 25, 1963. The couple moved...

Paul Hofer

Paul Hofer

Nov 1, 2019

     Paul Hofer, 71 of King Colony, passed away peacefully in his home Friday, November 1st, 2019 with his loving wife by his side. He was born on August 26, 1948 in Lewistown, MT, the oldest of ten children, to Peter and Mary (Walter) Hofer. Paul lived at the King Ranch Colony his entire life. On October 17, 1976, he married...

Rev. Elias Stahl

Rev. Elias Stahl

Oct 17, 2019

 With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Rev. Elias Stahl. He passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side after a short period of colon cancer. He was born October 27th, 1948 at the Deerfield Colony where he lived all his life.

     Eli was elected minister in 1987 and was ordained in 1995. He lived a...

Larry E. Clinton

Larry E. Clinton

Oct 17, 2019

 

 

Larry E. Clinton 77 of Lewistown passed away early Thursday morning, October 17th, 2019 in St. Vincent Healthcare in Billings of a heart attack. He was born June 6, 1942 in Alliance, NE the son of Everett and Lily (Simpson) Clinton. He attended school and graduated from Glenrock High School in Glenrock, WY. He then attended Peru State...

Maxine Aleba

Maxine Aleba

Oct 11, 2019

Maxine M Heller Distad 85 of Great Falls and formerly of Lewistown, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 11, 2019 at Peace Hospice in Great Falls, after fighting a valiant battle with lymphoma cancer for about one year.

Maxine was born on September 26, 1934 to Albert and Mary (Holdgrafer) Heller in Hunter, ND. She lived in San Francisco, CA...

Thomas A. Udelhoven

Thomas A. Udelhoven

Oct 9, 2019

Thomas A. Udelhoven 72 of Roundup passed away early Wednesday morning, October 9th, 2019 in St Vincent Healthcare in Billing of natural causes. He was born January 16th, 1947 in Lewistown the son of Andrew M. and Viola (Davis) Udelhoven. The family lived near Winifred where he received his schooling. He then worked on his fathers' ranch and in 1968...

Michael F. Elliott

Michael F. Elliott

Oct 7, 2019

Michael Francis Elliott 45, of Billings and formerly of Lewistown answered when Jesus whispered, "It's time to go home" on Monday October 7th, 2019 in Billings. Michael was born on August 23, 1974 to Darrel and Christa (Watson) Elliott in Spokane, WA. He was a very active boy, always busy building or taking something apart. Shoe boxes of miscellaneous parts...

Willard G. Tonne

Willard G. Tonne

Oct 7, 2019

Willard G. Tonne 83 of Stanford died Monday morning, October 7, 2019 at his home of natural causes. He was born August 19th, 1936 at the Culbertson House in Fort Benton, Montana the son of Albert and Rae (Reeves) Tonne. He went through school in Geraldine working on the ranch and driving his 55' Chevy to pick up the ladies....

Robert T. Smith

Robert T. Smith

Oct 3, 2019

Robert T. Smith, 88 of Forest Grove, MT, died at his home on Thursday, Oct. 3rd, 2019 surrounded by family. He was the oldest of 5 siblings, born Feb 19, 1931 in Harrison, Nebraska. He graduated 8th grade from Dryland School and then high school in Grass Range, class of 1949. Robert served in the Navy during the Korean War...

Dennis D. Manley

Dennis D. Manley

Sep 26, 2019

Dennis D. Manley 69 of Winnett passed away at his home of natural causes Thursday afternoon, September 26, 2019, after dealing with various illnesses for 5 years. He was born November 19, 1949 in Willmar MN the son of Vernon L. and Ella (Ruter) Manley, Sr. He attended school in Minnesota graduating from Raymond High School.   He then worked for...

Billy L. Russell

Billy L. Russell

Sep 23, 2019

Billy L. Russell 88 of Lewistown died Monday afternoon, September 23, 2019 in the Central Montana Nursing & Rehab Center of natural causes. His kids were able to say goodbye during his brief stay in the center in Lewistown. He was born June 11, 1931 in Chelsea, Oklahoma the son of D. Lee and Lucile (Jefferies) Russell. He started his...

Joan Van Kuiken

Joan Van Kuiken

Sep 21, 2019

Joan (Leach) Van Kuiken 83 of Lewistown died Saturday afternoon, September 21, 2019 in the Central Montana Medical Center of natural causes. She was born October 3, 1935 in Lewistown the daughter of Joseph P. and Agnes E. (Smail) Leach. Joan was raised north of Coffee Creek on the bench along with her twin brothers Gene and Gale. She attended...

Harold L. Conrad

Harold L. Conrad

Sep 3, 2019

Harold L. Conrad 97 of Lewistown died Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at his home of natural causes. He was born October 6, 1921 in Marysville, Ohio the son of Lawrence and Eva (Grossnickle) Conrad. He received his education in Indiana and Michigan where he graduated high school. Then served in the United States Army from August of 1940, participating in...

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