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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...
Isabel "Tootie" Flora Cameron Zook, age 81, of Miles City died on Monday, January 21, 2019. Tootie was born in Miles City, MT on December 23, 1937 to John and Jessie Cameron. Her parents were Scottish immigrants and it was tradition to name the first daughter after her maternal grandmother. Consequently, Mom had several cousins named either Isabel or Ishbel. Uncle Donald called her "Tootie" and the nickname stuck. Tootie was raised with her three older brothers; Don, Chris, and Kenny. They...
Anna Marie Jones, age 85, passed away at Powder River Manor in Broadus, MT on January 17th, 2019. Anna was born on January 25th, 1933 in Rocky Point, WY to Edwin and Gertie (Blankenship) Atkinson. She was the youngest of 8 children. Anna graduated from Hulett High School in 1950 and attended Black Hills Teacher's College receiving her degree and graduating in 1953. She went on to teach at several country schools. She was teaching at Thompson Creek School when she met Johnny Jones at a country... Full story
Harlan Leroy Jones, age 88, passed away January 20th, 2019 surrounded by family and friends. Harlan was born September 19, 1930 in Anabel, Missouri to LeeRoy and Edith (Sumpter) Jones. Harlan graduated from Bevier High School in 1949. Harlan married Betty Tate on January 24th, 1950. Harlan and Betty had 3 children; Gary Lee, Randal Harlan, and Debra Lynn. They resided in Missouri until 1953 when they moved to Montana where Harlan worked on the Lester Tate and Burt Kaufman ranches. He later... Full story
JL Bloom passed away January 17, 2019 while recuperating from surgery. J L Bloom (JL) was born February 19, 1950 in Miles City, Montana to loving parents Bonnie Ann (O'Connell) Bloom and Lyle (Bucky) William Bloom. His parents worked for his mother's brother, Jiggs O'Connell, who owned and operated the Rendezvous (a popular nightclub) in the early 1950's, where JL spent his toddler days. Soon after, Bonnie and Bucky purchased a ranch on the Tongue River where JL spent endless hours doing things... Full story
On Saturday, January 12, 2019, Leon James Olson, loving son and brother, passed away at the age of 28. Leon was born on June 2, 1990 in Miles City, MT to Chuck Sandine and Cindy (Olson) Newton. He attended high school in Broadus, MT. He spent most of his time helping his friends and family. They would often say that he had a "heart of gold." Leon had a passion for mechanics. He relied heavily on the expertise of his mentors and was a quick learner. Leon loved to hunt and fish. He had no problem... Full story
John Henry Eustice, age 59 of Billings Montana passed away on Wednesday January 9th, 2019 at his home. John was born January 6th, 1960. He was the 1st born son to Thomas Joseph Eustice and Nolana Jane (Kollman) Beach. He the oldest boy of 7, his siblings, Kathy, Mike, Shawn, Timothy, Lisa and Chris grew up in Broadus. He attended school in Broadus where he was involved in wrestling and other activities. He graduated from PRCHS in 1978, at which time he joined the US Navy Construction Battalion.... Full story
Everett Hanlan, age 98, of Broadus, MT passed away on December 17, 2018 at the Powder River Manor in Broadus, MT. Everett was born on March 16, 1920 in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada the second oldest of five children, of Illinois-raised parents, Edward Alexander and Edith Mae (Haldeman) Hanlan. Everett lived and went to school in Canada until he was 10 years old. The farm where the family lived neighbored with Germans, Scotch and Irish. They were all good neighbors. This is where Everett... Full story
Everett Hanlan, age 98, of Broadus, MT passed away on December 17, 2018 at the Powder River Manor in Broadus, MT. Everett was born on March 16, 1920 in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada the second oldest of five children, of Illinois-raised parents, Edward Alexander and Edith Mae (Haldeman) Hanlan. Everett lived and went to school in Canada until he was 10 years old. The farm where the family lived neighbored with Germans, Scotch and Irish. They were all good neighbors. This is where Everett... Full story
Rosalie O’Neal passed away December 11, 2018 at the nursing home in Sundance, Wyoming. She was born in Miles City, Montana on May 28, 1931 to Ralph and Nellie Irion, and was raised on the family ranch near Mizpah Creek. Rosalie attended college in Miles City and went on to graduate in Dillon, MT with a degree in teaching. She taught school in Powder River County for three years. In 1953 she married Kendall O’Neal and they resided in Billings, Montana before moving back to the family ranch. After 14 years on the ranch, Rosalie became the Pos... Full story
Clo Wiltse was born in Arnolds Park, Iowa as "Chloryce Jerene Ode" to Carl and Leila Ode. She was joined by a sister, 7 years later, Sondra (Soni) Koskela (Marvin). The Ode family moved to Grand Island, Nebraska, where Clo met Gary Wiltse, who would become her husband after both finished college and Gary completed his military service. Clo earned a bachelors degree in Home Economics, with a minor in Interior Design. Gary and Clo married June 9, 1957 and they moved to Quietus, Montana to begin... Full story
A fun-loving soul left us recently. Kaye Anne (Hopkins) Powell of Billings was born on Nov. 25, 1947, and left us on Dec. 5, 2018. She is survived by her husband, K.D. Powell; her son, Christopher Lee Snow; and three grandchildren, Daniel, Sara and Lynnsey, all of Billings; her brothers, Hillier, Robert "Bob" and Darrell; and three sisters Joni, Lynn and Lori. She was preceded in death by her parents Hubert & Evelyn Hopkins. For more, visit www. michelottisawyers.com/ obituaries.... Full story
Virgil "Bud" W. Worrell, age 89 of Broadus, passed away on December 1, 2018 at the Powder River Manor in Broadus, MT. Bud was born on March 19, 1929 in Roberts, Wisconsin to Harold and Minnie (Erickson) Worrell. He was first boy born after five girls to a family of ten children: Viola, Maxine, Virginia, Harriet, Cebena, Richard, Gaylord, Joyce and Jerry. He went to grade school in the Roberts area and graduated the valedictorian of his class in 1947 in Hudson, WI. Bud joined the United States... Full story
Chloryce "Clo" Wiltse, 84, beloved wife of Gary Wiltse, entered into rest on November 16, 2018. A memorial service will be held at a later date.... Full story
Daniel Raymond "Ray" Gaskill, age 87, of Ashland, MT, passed away on Friday, November 23, 2018, in the Holy Rosary Hospital from natural causes. Ray was born on June 5, 1931, in Miles City, Montana, the son of Dan Jr. and Martha (Steadman) Gaskill. He attended grade school in Ashland. During high school he stayed in Miles City with his uncle, Joe Gaskill, and graduated from Custer County High School in 1949. After high school, he returned to the ranch on the East Fork of Otter Creek. At age 21,... Full story
Inge was born in 1934, in Stainislau, Poland to Otto Peter Kotarba and Cacilie Schindelar-Tkaczyk. During World War II, her family was relocated to Germany. As a child she witnessed the firebombing of Dresden while in a refuge train and thought the bombs looked like Christmas trees falling from the sky. She didn't know of the firestorm and complete devastation that enveloped the city, or her country, until much later. She eventually married an American military man, Clarence Popelka, and... Full story
Bert D. Boughton, horseman, rancher, auctioneer, legislator, lover of thoroughbred race horses and accomplished musician (he could play anything with strings) passed away Saturday, October 27, 2018. Bert was the son of pioneers who homesteaded in the rough Missouri country near Haxby, Northeast of Jordan in Garfield County. He was born on the family ranch August 10th, 1933 to his mother Bernice Boughton (Gaslin) and father Bert A. Boughton. He grew up as a cowboy learning the values of hard work... Full story
Wesley Glenn Wetherelt, age 67, died peacefully at home Tuesday, October 9, 2018, surrounded by his wife, children, and grandchildren. Leukemia may have called the shots, but Wes was in control of how he finished his life; rich with love and laugher. Firstborn of four children to Glenn and Hazel, he lived on the family ranch until he left home to attend college in Billings. Wes worked in auto parts and maintenance, and as the General Manger of Quality Nursing Services, which he co-owned with... Full story
