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Gertrude "Gertie" May Webster was born on May 8, 1924 to parents Rose Worley Webster and Joshua David Webster. She was born at home on Box Elder Creek in Eastern Montana with the help of Mrs. Harvey as midwife. Gertie was the second youngest of eight children. Gertie spent ages 1-18 on the ranch at Box Elder. She attended Climax Country School, grades 1-6, three miles from home as the crow flies, via horseback and by foot. When Gertie became a 7th grader her mother, she, Rose, Pat and Joe (the... Full story
Helen (Miller) Pilster passed away on January 30, 2019 at her home in the Belle Estates in Belle Fourche, SD. Mary Helen Miller was born on November 5, 1918 in Wymore, NE to Marshall and Martha Miller. In her early years, Helen became an elementary teacher who started in rural one-room schools in Nebraska with her dear friend and roommate, Esther Jones. Helen married Ed Pilster on July 5, 1941. They made their home on the family ranch in Alzada, MT where they raised sheep and cattle. Their... Full story
On the morning of June 15, 2019, Jacklyn "Jackie" Washington passed peacefully in her home surrounded by family. Jackie was born August 31, 1932 in Ekalaka, MT to Glenn "Jack" Talkington and Doris Irene Hubbard. The middle child and only daughter; she had an older brother Fallace and younger brother Larry. As a young girl she attended country school through the eighth grade; then boarded out with the Dean family to start high school in Ekalaka. She later graduated from Lodge Grass in 1950.... Full story
Anthony Blaine was born on March 10th, 2000 along with his twin brother William. The twins were a true miracle to Parents Benjamin DeLeo and Mary Gaines. In the DeLeo family there were several Anthony's, so he was given the nickname Tony, or Bubba T. Anthony also grew up with two sisters Carolyn and Ila DeLeo. He attended elementary school at Hobson school then he later attended high school at Huntley Project, in Worden. Anthony made many life long friends throughout his life, if there was... Full story
Mary Yvonne ("Y-vonne") Lancaster passed away in the early morning on Monday, May 13, 2019, after fighting lung cancer first diagnosed in July of 2016. Mary was born December 26, 1935, in Broadus, Montana. She was the fourth child of Walter Wesley and Vanna Lavina Letricia (Boner) Embrey. Her birth is especially notable because Walter, without vehicle transportation at the time, walked the 17 miles from the family homestead to Broadus to see Vanna and the new baby girl. Family memory does not...
She did it her way, and she did it well, as all who knew her will remember and love about her. Elaine Rumph Geib was born Goldie Elaine Rumph in Bend, Oregon on March 29, 1923, to Archie and Anna (Nelson) Rumph. She went to the Lord at the VA Hospital at Ft. Meade in Sturgis, SD on April 30, 2019, close to her home in Nisland, South Dakota. Elaine will be remembered by friends and family and honored with a military service at the VA Cemetery at 11am on July 5, 2019, in Miles City, MT, and a...
Nancy A. Powell, 97 of Spearfish, SD, passed away on April 30, 2019 at Regional Health Senior Care in Sturgis. She was born to John and Maude Garhart on March 23, 1922 in Denver, Colorado. Growing up in Spearfish she graduated from Spearfish High and Black Hills State with a BA in Education. Nancy married Harry Orem of Belle Fourche. Two children were born to the couple: Eunice "Mimi" Stillger of New Mexico and John Marshall Orem of Texas. She later married Keith Powell of Broadus, Montana.... Full story
Verne Mildred Barthuly was born on March 10, 1926 on Butte Creek where her favorite Aunt Belle helped deliver her. Born the fifth of seven children to Clark Levi Rumph and Gertrude Schaap Rumph, she had four older brothers, Roland, Richard, Raymond and Robert, one older sister, Virginia, and one younger brother, Roger. Verne went to grade school in a one-room country schoolhouse on Butte Creek until she moved at age twelve to the school in Broadus, coming home to spend her summers at the ranch... Full story
George Porter Shy, age 86, earned his wings the morning of April 26, 2019. George passed away peacefully of natural causes, comforted by family and staff at the Morning Star Senior Living Facility in Billings, MT. George was born January 9, 1933, to William "Dud" Shy and Mae Rose Moore Shy. George grew up on the family ranch at Otter Creek near Ashland, MT. He attended grade school at Willow Crossing near the family ranch. George began operating the family ranch alongside his mother at the age o... Full story
Our family and community sadly lost a pillar on March 14, 2019, when Doris Lee Dunning, passed away from natural causes. Her contributions to the lives of many as a friend and to many others by including them as an extension of her family, are part of what made her life so special. Doris Lee was born at a home near Sayle, MT on July 8, 1926 and graduated from Sheridan High School. She was preceded in death by daughter, Dianne, husband, Lee, her parents, George Wynkoop and Essie (Surrena)... Full story
Franklin D Huckins, 84, known as "D" and loving husband, father, grandfather and brother, died April 14, 2019, in Phoenix, Arizona, after a serious illness. Born August 5, 1934, at Fort Peck, Montana, to the late Alyne and Clifford Huckins, he attended grade school and high school in Broadus, Montana, playing on baseball and basketball teams. He graduated from Montana State University at Bozeman with a bachelor's degree in accounting and took graduate courses at University of California at San...
A memorial service for Edwin Elkins will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at Walker Funeral Home with Chaplain Donny Edwards officiating. Edwin "Ed" Chester Elkins was born on January 18, 1932 to Kenneth and Vera (Hopkins) Elkins in Broadus, MT. He graduated from high school in Broadus in 1951. Shortly after he enlisted in the Army on December 4, 1952. He served in the Korean War as a Unit Supply Sergeant until September 21, 1955. After being honorably discharged from the military...
Darlene Grant, age 82, of Sheridan, WY, formerly of Broadus, MT passed away in her sleep on April 17, 2019, surrounded by her daughter and grandchildren who were singing hymns to her. She got to enjoy the end of her life, receiving back all the good that she paid out. Ruth "Darlene" Grant was the daughter of Jesse William and Beatrice Bellemey Adair. She graduated from Riverside Polytechnic High School in Riverside, California. While waitressing in a small diner she met Willard Grant. They were...
Judd Truett Bilbrey, age 43 of Alzada, MT passed away unexpectedly on April 4, 2019. Judd was born on March 26, 1976 in Pierre, SD to John Otis Bilbrey and Mary Alice Slovek. The family moved to Montana in 1980 where he grew up on various ranches in southeastern Montana. Cowboying started at a young age for Judd and carried on throughout his life. Horses were always plentiful from colts to ex bucking horses. Judd had gained a lifetime of horse sense by the time he was a teenager. This led him to... Full story
Monte Guy Mallett, age 57, of Powderville, Montana passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at his home. Monte was born September 17, 1961 in Miles City, Montana to James and Mary (Keil) Mallett. He was their only son. Monte started his education at Hunt School, taught by his favorite teacher Mrs. Orestad. He went to Custer County High School, graduating in 1979. While in school he stayed with his grandparents Allen & Marge Mallett. Monte worked at the Miles City Livestock Center all 4 years of...
On Sunday, March 24, 2019, Murr Stuart Isaacs passed away at the age of 73 in Gillette, WY, where he was lovingly surrounded by his family. Murr was born on January 23, 1946 at Miles City, MT. At age 19, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in the Vietnam War from 1966 to 1968. In 1969 he married Mary Lolley and had two sons: Bill and Charlie. He later married Diana Mikkelson in 1979 and had a daughter, Jennifer. Murr lived most of his adult life in Broadus, MT, where he enjoyed raising his...
Doris L. Dunning, age 92 of Broadus/Ashland, MT, passed away on March 14, 2019 at the Powder River Manor in Broadus. A memorial service will be held at a later date in May of 2019. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www. stevensonandsons.com.... Full story
Norma Lee (Johns) Morton, 91 of Abilene, Kansas, formerly of Volborg, Montana died Thursday, March 7, 2019 at the Salina Regional Health Center in Salina, Kansas. Normalee was born on February 24, 1928 in Wamego, Kansas. The daughter of Walter Wade Johns and Lois CeCelia (Drake) Johns Knipp. She was raised near LaClede with her mother, grandparents, and one special Aunt Helen (Drake) Ault, who also helped along the way. She was inspired by her mother to entertain with readings, skits and plays....
Cecil Elwood Kolka passed away peacefully on February 25, 2019 at Holy Rosary Health Center in Miles City at the age of 87. Cecil was born on December 2, 1931 to Violet May and Arthur Kolka. He was born on the Percy Bird place at Coalwood and moved with his family to the Decker place in 1935 and then the Scott place (previously the Paul Fetter place) in 1950. Cecil started grade school at the early age of 5 at South Stacey School. It only took him 7 years to complete all 8 grades there as he...
Aubrey Doyle Larson, 87, of Stevensville passed away on Monday February 11, 2019 from complications of multiple myeloma. He had endured this painful cancer for several months. Aubrey was born on June 29, 1931 in Circle, Montana. He was raised there and learned the newspaper trade under the tutelage of his father, Ben M. Larson, who owned and published the Circle Banner for more than 50 years. He attended the University of Montana and did a stint in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He married his wife, Marie Hunt Larson, on July 27, 1958...
Louise Catherine Richardson went to be with her Lord on February 14, 2019. How appropriate that she would meet the one she loved the most on Valentine's Day. Louise was born September 29, 1922 to John George and Anna (Marx) Dinstel in Chicago Illinois. Louise joined a brother, Frank Anton. In 1925, John and the kids moved to Ridge, MT. Louise grew up there on the ranch. She went to elementary school at the Donald School and then to high school at Sacred Heart Catholic School in Miles City, MT....
Lori "Streamie" Mellville, age 85 passed away Feb 12, 2019 in her home surrounded by the love of her family and her animal companions: Coco, Pita, Dodgie, Red, Maddie and Oscar (in spirit). Lori was born January 11, 1934 in Sonnette, Montana. The 5th daughter of Harry Thomas and Gertrude M (Dolan) Mitchell. She was raised on a ranch which she often spoke of fondly. She graduated from Powder River High School in Broadus, Montana and then moved to Rapid City, South Dakota where she acquired a...
Frankie Louise Castleberry George, 82 of Gillette, WY, formerly of Broadus, MT, died peacefully in her sleep on February 7, 2019 at the Legacy Living and Rehabilitation Center in Gillette, WY. She was the 5th of 6 children born to the late Abner and Lillian (Glimm) Castleberry on September 14, 1936. Frankie was born in Broadus, MT at Mrs. Turley's 'lying in' home. Her family lived on their ranch on Horse Creek until they moved to Boyes where her parents ran a grocery store and gas station...
Surrounded by her daughters, Audrey J. Flanigan was lifted to heaven to dance with her husband, Junior, on February 2, 2019. Audrey was born on October 28, 1931, to Wesley and Barbara McLean. Audrey was the youngest child of their four children. Audrey attended grade school on the Mizpah and later attended high school boarding in Broadus and graduating in 1949. On May 20, 1952, Audrey married Francis "Junior" Flanigan at Audrey's family home on the Mizpah. They began their life together in the...
Mary (Curl) LePoidevin passed away early morning on Jan. 30, 2019 in her home in Miles City, MT at the age of 80. Mary was born on Dec. 21, 1938 in Hot Springs, SD in Fall River County. She was the second child of Barney and Caroline (Albright) Curl of Edgemont, SD. Mary lived and attended all 12 grades in Edgemont, SD. After graduation she attended the Business College in Rapid City, SD. She then returned to Edgemont to work at the bank. Mary later attended one year of Bible College in North...
