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Tyler Lucas, age 25, passed away on November 27, 2025, leaving behind countless people whose lives were brighter because of him. Tyler was an amazing young man known for his adventurous spirit and his fun-loving, risk-taking personality. He lived life with a full heart and a fearless attitude, always ready to try something new or take on a challenge just for the thrill of it. He loved spending time outdoors, especially fishing with his buddies, where he found peace, laughter, and some of his bes...
James Rhodes Deavel, 84, was born on April 18, 1941, in Long Beach, California, and died on November 25, 2025, in Whitehall, Montana. He is survived by his wife, Arlene, and sons, James and William. He served in the Navy as a boiler tender on the USS Vammen DE-644. After his service, he became an electrical engineer. He traveled to multiple states during his career. He loved the outdoors and spent a great deal of time hunting, camping, fishing, and exploring. The memorial service will be held...
Patricia Adelina Sanchez Sanders died on November 30, 2025. She was born on October 29, 1940, in Mosquero, New Mexico, to Carmel and Theresa Sanchez. She lived in New Mexico, Utah, Butte, and Whitehall, Montana. She married Joseph (Bro) Sanders in Butte. She is preceded in death by her husband, Bro; son, Delbert; daughter, Sherrie; parents, Carmel and Theresa; in-laws, Delbert and Hazel Sanders; brother, Carl Sanchez; sisters, Lucy Abeyta, Anita McFarland, and Roberta Jean Sanchez;...
Robert M. Sunderland, 73, passed away on November 1, 2025, in Phoenix, Arizona. He was born January 13, 1952, in Sidney, Montana, to Richard and Elsa (Hollom) Sunderland. Bob graduated from Seely-Swan High School in 1970 and spent summers working at the Clearwater Junction gas station. He started college at MSU Bozeman on a basketball scholarship, but eventually decided the workforce was more his style. After moving to Butte, he worked for Dugdale Construction for many years, then for Jack & Han...
Rickie D Parent, beloved son and brother, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2025. Rick was born on May 27, 1955, to Milton (Mickey) and Molly Rollins Parent in Helena, Montana. Rick served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged. Rick cared deeply for others and was always willing to help when he could. He valued kindness, independence, and doing what was right without seeking attention. He lived a life of quiet compassion and steady generosity toward those around...
Steven Dale Allison, 63, of Bloomfield, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Envive of Sullivan. Born August 3, 1962, in Harbor City, California, he was the son of Jim and Elsie (Abrahamson) Allison. Steven was an IT Tech at NSWC Crane. He attended Wesleyan Holiness Church in Bloomfield. He graduated from Whitehall High School in Whitehall, Montana. He then attended Northwest Nazarene College in Nampa, Idaho, earning a Bachelor's degree in computer information. While there,...
It is with deep heartbreak that the family of Curt Hagerty shares his passing on October 24, 2025, with his two daughters by his side. He lived a life full of laughter, curiosity, and stories that made everyone feel like they were part of them. If you ever had the joy of hearing one of his tales about growing up in a tiny town with his best friends, you know no one could tell a story quite like he could. Curt had an incredible eye for creation. He was especially gifted at capturing people in...
In loving memory of Farley Hicks. Farley was born to Evelyn and Donald Hicks in Lewistown, Montana, and lived there with his sisters Ginger, Dona, and Karen for a short time before moving to Billings, where his brother Kerry and sisters Janet (Jan) and Zelda were born. Farley's life was shaped by humble beginnings; being raised by a single parent in a family that struggled but always had each other. In his youth, Farley loved muscle cars, music, and spending time with his rowdy friends. He...
Jacqueline Uivary passed away on October 9, 2025, at Meadowlark Manor in Whitehall, Montana. Jackie was born on March 11, 1930, to Earl and Helen Heberling in Northampton, Pennsylvania. She was an only child for 10 years until her four brothers, Jim, Dick, David, and Dan, were born. During the summers of her childhood, her family tent-camped full-time at a local reservoir so her father could be closer to his work. It was here that Jackie's love of the water and reading began. Jackie was a good...
A Celebration of Life, honoring the life of Robert (Bob) Neary, Sr, who passed on September 20, 2025, will be held on Saturday, November 8th at the Whitehall Community Center, beginning at 4 PM. We know he had many friends in town, whom he got to know quite well during his daily walks. Please join us for a mix of laughs and tears as we share old memories and create new ones....
Vicki Mae McGee of Whitehall, Montana, formerly of Manton, Michigan, went to be with her Lord on October 13, 2025. Vicki was born Vicki Mae Fewlass in Cadillac, Michigan, on December 7, 1945, to Leon Ardis Fewlass and Vera Louvee (Lovell) Fewlass. She was the seventh of thirteen children. Vicki grew up on the Fewlass family farm northeast of Manton, before moving to the edge of town with the family in 1957. She attended Manton Consolidated Schools. A loving mother, she and her first husband,...
Lucy Chun died September 25, 2025, at BeeHive Homes in Butte, Montana. Lucy was born June 3, 1933, in Cardwell, Montana. The family later moved to Whitehall, Montana, where Lucy and her mother, Sunny Chun, operated a 78-acre truck farm. She attended Whitehall schools, and when old enough, she began delivering vegetables to various warehouses, including Safeway in Butte. While working on the farm, the family often entertained Korean families from around the state, local workers, and friends....
David Popelka rode off into the sunset on Wednesday, September 22. 2025. He is survived by his wife, Jerri; his children, Daryl (Eva Marie) Popelka, Randall (Stephanie Sword) Popelka, and Chayne Popelka; his cherished grandchildren, David, Christopher, Ariel, USCG Cadet Dane, Charlotte; his great-grandson, Hunter; his sister, Diane Wegner; many nephews, many nieces, and numerous friends. Though his boots may be still and his rifle at rest, his spirit lives on in the land he loved, the family he...
Marilyn Anne (McCall) Craft was called to her heavenly home on September 17, 2025. She was born in American Falls, Idaho, to Warren and Ruth (Ward) McCall on September 5, 1951, the third of five children and their only daughter. She was raised on family farms near Toppenish, Washington, and Pasco, Washington, attending MacLaughlin Jr. High School and Pasco High School. Following graduation, she attended Columbia Basin College in Pasco, then pursued an AA in secretarial at Kinman Business...
Theodora "Tia" Kober died September 21, 2025. She had been living independently in her childhood home until the very end. Tia was born on July 19, 1929, at the family home to Emil and Amalia Kober. She joined her sisters, Rose Marie and Elfrieda "Fritzi," and was later followed by her brothers, Alvin and Jack. She spent her childhood on the Tilden homestead, where she explored the Yellowstone River and helped her family with the farm and crops. Tia attended Tilden Country School and graduated fr...
Marlene Maki passed away Sept. 15, 2025, in Denver, Colorado, from complications of cancer. She was cared for in the home of her daughter for her final months under the excellent and compassionate care of a team of hospice nurses and counselors. Marlene was born to Ben Carl Maki and Esther Aune Lahti at the Old St. James Hospital in Butte, Montana, on April 14, 1948. She grew up in Whitehall and graduated from Whitehall High School in 1966. Many in Whitehall knew her and her siblings by the...
Taylor Olson, 40, of Butte, Montana, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Taylor was born on January 26, 1985, in Butte to Merle and Melissa Olson. He graduated from Whitehall High School in 2003 and earned his bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering from Montana State University in 2008 and his master's degree in Project Engineering and Management from Montana Technological University in 2015, both with honors. Taylor built an illustrious career at...
Cullen James Sehulster, age 30, passed away Tuesday morning, September 2, 2025, near Black River Falls, Wisconsin. He recently moved to Wisconsin in June of 2025. Cullen was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Jennifer and Thomas Sehulster on October 11, 1994. Cullen has lived in many places: Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Crestline, California; and Roscoe, Illinois. He and his family moved to Montana in 2003. He grew up in Whitehall and Butte, Montana. He graduated from Butte Central Catholic grade school...
Warren Stanley Jensen was born February 14, 1951, in Blackfoot, Idaho. He was the middle of three boys born to Lois Bingham Jensen and Stanley James Jensen. Warren died Monday, September 8, 2025, six months after receiving a diagnosis of a rare type of ChRcc cancer. Warren attended elementary and middle school in the Blackfoot School District, graduating from Blackfoot High School (BHS) in 1969. During his senior year at BHS, Warren received appointments to the United States Air Force Academy...
Richard Arthur Choquette, 83, of Whitehall, Montana, passed away on September 18 in the arms of his loving wife. Richard was born on March 18, 1942, in Kemmerer, Wyoming, to Jesse Duffy and Richard Leon Choquette. The oldest of four children, he was a devoted big brother to Bob, Jim, and especially his baby sister Mary Ann, whom he adored. After the early passing of his father, Richard stepped into the role of head of household, caring for his busy family with strength and devotion. He graduated...
Robert James Neary, Sr., aged 87, passed away on September 20, 2025. Born on November 8, 1937, in Butte, Montana, Robert leaves behind three children: Kathleen Norcutt (Terry), Robert Jr. (Mary), and Keith (Lori). He also leaves his brother and hunting buddy Jack (Pat), and his sister Nancy Birkelo (Bob); his grandchildren Quinn (CeAnn), Taylor (Jeremy), Kohl, and Kade (Isabelle). Bob also had two great-grandchildren, George and Amelia, as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends. Bob, as he...
My sweet Sherlock, my loyal Schnauzer and travel companion from Florida to Montana, has crossed the rainbow bridge. Sherlock was born on May 5, 2014, and passed on September 14, 2025. He filled my days with love and joy, and especially adored being around all the kids. He will forever be in my heart....
Lucille Buchanan passed away on August 29, 2025, from natural causes. She was born August 4, 1932, to Francis and Louis Buettner in Butte, Montana, where she grew up and attended school. After graduation, she met Arnold Buchanan on a blind date, and they soon got married. They had two daughters, Sherry (John) Cargill of Whitehall, and Arlene (Fred) Craft of Firth, Idaho. When the girls were grown and gone, the couple decided to travel with his mining career. They lived in Nevada, Oregon,...
With a heavy heart, we share the passing of our loved one. Barbara Louise Hanson/Hovis, age 86, passed away peacefully in her home on August 2, 2025, in Butte, Montana. Barb was born on June 20, 1939, to her parents, Melvin Walter Hanson and Daisy Elna Hanson, in Whitehall, Montana. She was the oldest of four siblings: her sisters, Donna Tenneson and Sheryl Duffy, and her brother, Danny Hanson, who grew up on a ranch in Cardwell. Barbara attended Cardwell School through the eighth grade. She...
Christine (Christy) Venus Burton, 48, a bright light in so many people's lives, passed away peacefully at home in Butte, Montana, on August 17, 2025, from an extended illness. Christy was born on June 20th, 1977, in Deer Lodge, Montana, to Jenny and Gordon Jay Burton. She graduated in 1996 from Butte High School. Christy had many interests in life, and one that brought her so much pleasure was photography. She had a wonderful photographic sense and learned how to enhance her images with Photosho...
