Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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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)...
Ronald William Dorvall, a true son of Montana and a man who lived life wide open, passed away on March 10th, 2026, at the age of 74. Born on May 11th, 1951, in Livingston, Montana, Ron was raised under big skies and open country. He attended small country schools in the Livingston area, later graduating 8th grade in Cardwell, before attending high school in Whitehall. Those early years shaped the man he became: tough, independent, and deeply connected to the land. In 1969, Ron answered the call...
William Rhea (Bill) Alley passed away at 5 PM on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in Helena, MT, with his family by his side after a brief illness. He was 81 years old. Bill was born on April 11, 1944, in Butte, MT, to Alice Rhea (Matson) and Harry Charles Alley. He was the second of their four sons, joining his older brother Harry Jr and later welcoming younger brothers Roy and Andy. Bill's early years were spent on the family ranch west of Whitehall, MT, where he learned to care for cattle, sheep,...
Opal Joyce Held, lovingly known as Joyce, was born on October 23, 1930, in Butte, Montana to Cecil & Leona Atkinson. She had two brothers and one sister, all deceased. Joyce married her lifelong love, John "Jack" Held, and together they made their home in Whitehall, Montana. Their life was built on enduring love, partnership, and a deep commitment to each other and their family. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, and family was always her greatest joy. She was a true and loyal frie...
Kathleen (Benner) Nylund, born October 15, 1944, entered the arms of Jesus on February 8, 2026, at the age of 81. Kathy was born in Forsyth, Montana, to Willie and Marge and was the second of six children. The family moved to Billings when she was a young girl. Kathy graduated from Billings Central High School in 1963. In August 1963, Kathy married Richard Schmidt. To this union, five children were born: Robin, Rick, Christy, Stacy, and Jamie. Kathy and Richard later divorced. Kathy had various...
Elizabeth (Betty) Hunter was born on October 5, 1941. She was born in Trenton, New Jersey, but called Whitehall, Montana, her home. Betty peacefully passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at the age of 84. Betty married Sam in January 1981, and they began their adventures together. Sam saw an ad in a rifle magazine they picked up in North Carolina, came west, and they moved to the mountains in Whitehall, Montana. They built a log home and lived there for many years, until Sam passed away....
Richard “Rich” Choquette passed away on September 18, 2025. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11 AM on March 14, 2026, at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church (107 2nd St. East in Whitehall), with a visitation beginning at 10 AM. Military Honors will follow the mass with a luncheon immediately after. Please visit axelsonfuneralhome.com to leave a condolence. 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,...
Ralph Loren Clements, also known as "R.L." by many and the self-proclaimed Mayor of Silver Star, Montana, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026. He was 94 years old. Ralph was born in Colorado to Richard and Bertha Clements. He proudly served 21 years in the United States Navy, including 18½ years at sea. Rising to the rank of Chief Gunner's Mate, he served aboard destroyers, heavy cruisers, and aircraft carriers. Ralph served during both the Korean War and the Vietnam War,...
Lee Leroy Lewis, 71, passed away on January 26, 2026, in Whitehall, Montana. Lee was an avid outdoorsman, a NASCAR fan, and loved working on cars. He was preceded in death by his mother, Norma Jean Nighswonger; his father, William Charles Lewis; and his siblings, Ron Lewis, Robert Lewis, Nancy Jones, and Cheryle Stone. Lee is survived by his children, Jason (Rachael) Lewis, Ritchie Lewis, Mandy Kay (Justin) Cleverley, Michael Lewis, Amanda (Jesse) Ehnes, and Brittney Cranford; 15 grandchildren,...
It is with profound sadness that we share the unexpected passing of Jacob James Adamson, 45, of Whitehall, Montana, on December 22, 2025. Born on June 24, 1980, Jake lived a life characterized by kindness and unwavering devotion to those he loved. A proud graduate of the University of Montana with a degree in Business and Finance, Jake followed in his father's footsteps to carve out a successful career in real estate and entrepreneurship. His charming and memorable connection with Heather began...
Karen L. Mast, beloved mother, wife, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, and friend, passed away on January 7th, 2026, surrounded by friends. Karen was born on August 7th, 1936, to Maynard and Flossie Berthelson in Shelley, Idaho. She was raised in Shelley, Idaho, and went to school there. She worked in cafes and spud houses. She married Howard Clark in September 1954, and they settled in Caldwell, Idaho. Howard had a service station, and when he sold out, he bought a...
Samuel Evans Burt peacefully passed on Nov 10, 2025, while at home in Trout Creek, MT, after a 70-year adventure on God's green Earth. His journey began one Christmas Eve back in 1954, when he was born to James and Mary Delores "Dolly" Burt of Whitehall, MT. After joining older brothers Jimmy Joe and Tom, their family continued to grow with the addition of younger siblings Bob, Debbie, and Kathy. Sam's childhood closely mirrored those of a typical small-town American boy of ages gone by...think...
Darryl Palmer Layne, 85, of St. George, Utah, passed away on December 15th, 2025, in the comfort of his home. He was born April 25th, 1940, in Preston, Idaho, to Garald and Doris Layne, the fourth of nine children. Darryl was married to Joanne Savage in the Idaho Falls Temple on August 27th, 1965. Darryl spent the first 11 years of his life in Lewiston, Utah, before his family relocated to Whitehall, Montana. Following high school, he enlisted in the United States Navy and was assigned to the...
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...
