Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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On the afternoon of July 30, 2026, Carole Ann Wortman walked out of her Garrison, Montana home, arm in arm with Jesus Christ, pain-free for the first time in nearly 30 years. Some of the pain Carole suffered was well-earned. Her theory in barrel racing was "don't slow down until you hear the boards cracking." In addition to her love of barrel racing and rodeo, she loved animals of all kinds. Any animal that needed help, Carole would take in and care for. On one occasion, she took care of a...
On the afternoon of July 30, 2026, Carole Ann Wortman walked out of her Garrison, Montana home, arm in arm with Jesus Christ, pain-free for the first time in nearly 30 years. Some of the pain Carole suffered was well-earned. Her theory in barrel racing was "don't slow down until you hear the boards cracking." In addition to her love of barrel racing and rodeo, she loved animals of all kinds. Any animal that needed help, Carole would take in and care for. On one occasion, she took care of a...
Larry Charles Hoffman was born July 13, 1945, in Lewistown, Montana, to Ruth Kelly Hoffman, whose grandparents came up the Missouri to Montana in 1880, and Austin Hoffman. His parents divorced in 1947, and he was raised by his mother, who bought a ranch in Pyramid Gulch of the Judith Mountains when he was about 5. Afflicted with hay fever after moving to the ranch, he visited a family-friend's small mine just before his eighth birthday and found there was no pollen underground. From there he bec...
Carol (Randich) Graham, 86, of Whitehall, Montana, passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 14, 2026, with her beloved dog and her daughter by her side. Carol was born on December 24, 1939, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Mario and Angelian (Sermiack) Randich. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Kathy (Randich) Godin; and the love of her life, her husband, Charles Robert Graham. While Carol enjoyed many chapters throughout her life, the work that meant the most to her was...
David Henry Kirsch, age 88, passed away peacefully at his home in Boulder, Montana, on July 8, 2026, surrounded by family. Born on February 6, 1938, in Lewiston, ID, Dave spent his early years moving around Idaho and Montana before settling in Boulder in 1972, when he purchased the hardware store. There, he became a familiar face in the community while running the store until his retirement in 1999. Away from work, Dave found joy in Montana's outdoors, teaching his kids to hunt deer and elk,...
Candace "Candy" Emilie Tilzey, 86, went to sleep peacefully and joyfully woke up in the arms of Jesus on November 26, 2025. She was born to Ralph and Veronica Schnell on March 30, 1939, in St. Maries, Idaho, and joined her beautiful sister Joicelyn. They welcomed their little brother Bill in 1945. Candy cherished her childhood ranch life in Phillipsburg with many special memories. She fondly remembers the fascinating lightning in the summers and digging through the incredibly deep wall of snow...
David Henry Kirsch, age 88, passed away peacefully at his home in Boulder, Montana, on July 8, 2026, surrounded by family. Born on February 6, 1938, in Lewiston, ID, Dave spent his early years moving throughout Idaho and Montana before finding his lasting home in Boulder when he purchased the hardware store in 1972. There, he became a familiar face in the community while running the store until his retirement in 1999. Away from work, Dave found joy in Montana’s outdoors, teaching his kids to hunt deer and elk, fish nearby streams, pan for g...
Jake Steven Hansen, 39, passed away suddenly on July 17, 2026, in Manhattan, MT. Jake was born on January 26, 1987, in Dillon, MT, to Craig and Donna (Hayden) Hansen. He was raised in Dillon and graduated from Beaverhead High School in 2005. From an early age, Jake was known for his strong work ethic and love of the outdoors. Farming was more than a job to him- it was a way of life. Throughout his career, he worked with Hansen Ranches, INC, while also starting a custom firewood business while...
"At this stage in my life, I have moved from being a 'giver' to being a 'receiver'." Jack Labrie offered his perspective shortly before his passing on June 23, 2026, at the age of 92. Jack was born to Joseph and Josephine (Kountz) Labrie on February 15, 1934, their fifth child. After his birth and early years in Long Beach, California, the Labrie family returned to Montana and settled on the family farm near Whitehall, ready to "make a million" in the potato farming business. Jack recalled, "I...
Mary Lou Hale passed away on July 1, 2026, at the age of 97. She was born in Cartersville, Montana, to Louis and Evelyn Roles; she was the youngest of five. The family moved to Miles City, MT, when she was nine years old. She attended Sacred Heart Catholic School. Mary Lou moved to Whitehall, MT, in 1964 and worked at Boulder River School and Hospital for 16 years before retiring in 1980. Mary Lou married Charles (Chuck) Hale in December of 1981. After living in Whitehall for 27 years, they...
Irene Josephine (Rensvold) Toavs, age 99, of Wolf Point, Montana, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2026. She was surrounded by love, and most of her family was able to spend time with her in the last few weeks of her life. Irene was born on the 20th of August 1926 and was the seventh of eight children born to Arthur and Josie (Felberg) Rensvold. She was born and raised on a farm 15 miles north of Wolf Point. She attended Dry Fork Country School and graduated from Wolf Point High School in...
Tammy Becraft was born December 1, 1959, in Salem, Indiana, to Porter Becraft and Delores Drew. She spent her younger years in the Salem and Pekin area. At the age of 9, she moved to Nebraska with her family. Tammy graduated from Logan View in 1978. She lived in Fremont, Nebraska, where her son Kip was born. In 1988, Tammy moved to Montana. Tammy was very talented in everything she did. She had many hobbies, enjoyed the outdoors, nature, and animals of all kinds. Tammy was preceded in death by...
"Dr. Don" Collins, Ph.D., a popular professor at MSU Bozeman, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2026, at age 92. He taught in the Biology (Ecology) Department for over 36 years, retiring in 1998 as a Professor Emeritus of Biology, Ph.D. (Genetics). He lived most of his life in the home he built close to Story Park; then, for several months, at Galatin County Nursing Home, in the care of their extraordinary staff, with his lovely wife Donna at his side. Don was born in 1934, youngest of three...
"Trapper Bill" died peacefully in his sleep in Whitehall, Montana, on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. He was the son of Kenneth and Clarice (Huffman) Stewart. Bill was a 1963 graduate of New Albany High School (IN) and served in the Indiana National Guard. Although it was difficult, he thoroughly enjoyed Jungle Warfare Training in Panama and was proud to have done that. He retired from Navistar in Springfield, Ohio (originally International Harvester, Louisville, Kentucky). He forged friendships with...
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Reign Tyler Blair. Reign was born on November 11th, 2020, and left us at age five on April 24, 2026. Reign was the beloved son of Tyler Blair and Kathryn LaSalle Aldrich. Reign brought light and joy into every room he entered. He had an immense love for construction equipment, cars, and monster trucks, and his intelligence and curiosity were beyond his years. Reign was known for his warm and welcoming nature, always greeting everyone with a...
Wallace Henry Madsen was born near Baker, Montana, along with his twin. Shortly after, his parents, Hans and Agnes, traveled with the family to Minnesota, where Wallace spent his youth with four sisters, his twin, and another brother. Wallace graduated from Tech High School in St. Cloud in 1953. The Army was next (Fort Lewis), and while attending a USO dance, he met his future wife. After marrying and starting a family, Wallace spent his career as a carpenter, showcasing his work ethic and craft...
Dr. Don Collins, 92, of Bozeman, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2026. A Celebration of Don’s Life will be held at 1 p.m. June 6 at the Bozeman Senior Center....
Reign Tyler Blair, 5, of Whitehall, passed away on April 24, 2026. Please join Reign’s family for a celebration of life ceremony and gathering beginning at 1 PM, Sunday, May 17, 2026, at Story Mill Park (698 Bridger Dr, Bozeman, MT 59715). Reign’s full obituary will be published in the coming days. Please visit www.axelsonfuneralhome.com to offer condolences to Reign’s family and memorial donation details....
MEMORIAL INFORMATION: A big, important day we chose. The time is near to honor a loved one so dear! Join us in honoring John W. Clugston on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at 4 PM at the Whitehall Community Center in Whitehall, Montana. Come visit in fellowship and share your positive memories of John. John Wayne Clugston of Whitehall, Montana, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2026. He was born on August 3, 1947, to Wayne Clugston and Sylvia (Clugston) Jenkins in Bradford, Pennsylvania. John was a hard-working man who loved to fish, design jewelry,...
Born Darlene Olive McLaughlin, to Olive and Elmer McLaghlin, on February 5, 1939, in Salmon, Idaho. Darlene went to be with our Lord, her husband, Bill, and daughters Kathy and Susan on April 24, 2026. Darlene was the youngest of four children. At a young age, her family moved to Missoula, Melrose, and Three Forks, Montana. While living in Three Forks, she met the man who would become her husband of nearly 70 years, Bill (William) Russell Beam. They were married on June 18, 1954. Soon they had...
Paul Hiniker,60, passed peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on April 10, 2026. Paul was born in St. Peter, Minnesota, to Robert and Beverly Hiniker. The family moved steadily west from Minnesota to Missoula, Montana. One home fondly remembered was in Rapid City, South Dakota. Paul spoke of the fun he had with his brothers and sisters, exploring and playing outside all day long. Paul was employed in the home building industry throughout his life, first with his dad and brothers, and...
Ginny Jackson Kelly passed peacefully on April 3, 2026. Ginny was born in Livingston, Montana, on April 17, 1945, to Marie and Morris Jackson. Ginny's greatest joy in life was being a wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandma (GiGi). Ginny was blessed to be married to her high school sweetheart and love of her life, Terry Kelly, for 48 years before he passed in 2011. Ginny is survived by her son, Tony (Amy) Kelly (Pinedale, Wyoming); her daughter, Kim Kelly (Belgrade, Montana); and her son,...
Helen Joyce Kessner, age 91, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2026, in Butte, Montana. Helen was born on March 10, 1935, in Zurich, Montana, to Anton and Blanch Nelson. She spent her life rooted in strong family values and a deep sense of faith, making her home in Whitehall, where she was a beloved member of the community. On July 19, 1952, Helen married Kenneth Kessner in Chinook, Montana. Together they shared a lifetime of love and partnership until Kenneth's passing on April 22, 2015....
John Wayne Clugston of Whitehall, Montana, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2026. He was born on August 3, 1947, to Wayne Clugston and Sylvia (Clugston) Jenkins in Bradford, Pennsylvania. John was a hard-working man who loved to fish, design jewelry, polish stone, woodcarve, and create and invent new things that one would think were impossible to accomplish. Those are only a very few of his talents; John had many jobs. His passion was logging and gold panning; he also loved to eat, especially...
Mary Frances was born in Butte on March 25, 1928, to Marguerite and Frank Moran, and she passed away on March 18, 2026, one week before she turned 98. She grew up on the West Side of Butte with seven sisters and one brother. St. Patrick's church was the center of their life and held them all together. In 1948, Mary Frances married the love of her life, Bill Burns. They had been married for 70 years when Bill passed away. They were blessed with three children: John (Barb) Burns, Elaine (Bob)...
