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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
Peggy Deibel Jones passed away on October 17, 2018 at the age of 78. Peggy Ann Stewart was born to Anna Le and Pete Stewart on July 8, 1940 in Glasgow, Montana. She was later joined by brother Lyle. She graduated from Malta High School where she was involved in band, chorus, and FHA. After high school she attended Montana State College in Bozeman, Montana. It was there she earned her RN Degree. She worked as a nurse in Great Falls and Malta. During her time in Bozeman, she met Jack Deibel and... Full story
Horace (Ace) Goodwin 87 passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on October 10, 2018. Ace was born in Paducah, Ky. June 22, 1931 to Fred and Margaret Goodwin. He moved to Chicago, IL. when he was 6 years old and to Montana when he was 16. He worked for different ranchers along with doing some trucking. He purchased his first place at Otter, Mt. in 1954. He then served in the Army and Army Reserves. Soon after returning from the service, he married Addie Powell on June 6, 1958. To them... Full story
Ione Vera Archer Donohew was born on Feb. 4, 1946 to Robert Archer and Vera Benge Archer. She joined an older brother. Ione was a happy child and always had a smile. She loved animals especially cats but dogs were always in her life too. She ended up always owning a cat and/or a dog or both throughout her life and could tell you all about each one of them! She started school at the Divide School and attended there until we moved down to the Olive community where she attended the Wolf Creek... Full story
Ever the jokester, Duane Baier age 82, got the last laugh. All of the girls had gathered by six o'clock on the evening of October 1, 2018. Duane didn't pass until the next morning. He went to his Lord at 10:02 on October 2, 2018. His youngest daughter was asked many years ago, "What does your daddy do?" Her response was, "Anything you want him to." That pretty much describes Duane. Duane was the 5th of 15 children born to August and Bertha Meidinger Baier on May 1, 1936. He grew up in Missoula,... Full story
Linda Lorena May (Trucano) Rogge, age 87, passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 9, 2018 at the Powder River Manor in Broadus. After long years of illness and decline, she is now at ease and with her beloved husband, sisters and parents. Linda was born on May 18, 1931 to Adeline Visintainer and James Trucano, at the family ranch near Boyes, Montana. Her grandmother, Leona Capra Barbero, assisted her birth and chose her name, adding May because of the month. After 1937, the Trucanos... Full story
Bertha Hulford, age 92, went to be with her Lord, on Thursday morning, September 6, 2018 at TLC in Miles City, Montana. Bertha was born on March 9, 1926 in Wilkin County, Minnesota to Edward and Elsie (McDougall) Hansen. She attended schools in North & South Dakota and Montana. She graduated from Custer County High School and went to Miles Community College. She worked at Sawyers Grocery Store in Miles City and later at the Olive Post Office when the postmaster was gone. She also taught school... Full story
Charley died on September 4th, 2018, just days after his 94th birthday, at the Powder River Manor where he had resided for four years. The loving care provided by the Manor staff filled his time there with smiles and good memories. The daily visits by his wife Betty and daughter-in-law, Theresa Alderman & her family, brightened his days along with greeting nearly everyone who visited the Manor. Charley experienced his childhood on his parents' homestead in the Boyes Community with his eight... Full story
Linda Rogge, age 87, of Broadus passed away on September 9th. Services are pending.... Full story
