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Local Obituaries for Families in Beaverhead County
Michael Connors
July 12, 2021
Michael Stephen Connors decided to take one final hike into the unknown on July 12, 2021. The cost of the many years of farming, building, and hiking in the sun finally was paid when melanoma came to stay. Mike was born in Sidney, Nebraska in 1951 to Harold and Evelyn Connors. As a child growing up in Greeley, Nebraska, Mike...
Connie Plutt
July 10, 2021
Constance Mary Finnegan Plutt passed away peacefully with family by her bedside in the early morning hours of July 10, 2021, one day before her 81st birthday. Connie was born to Harold and Elizabeth Foley Finnegan on July 11, 1940 in Butte, Montana. Connie was the first of three children born into the Finnegan family, later joined by brother Pat...
Patricia Anderson
July 8, 2021
Patricia Wolden Anderson was born on Nov. 6, 1936 in Blackduck, Minnesota. Pat married her childhood sweetheart, Jim Anderson on Dec. 28, 1958. Pat was the elementary school librarian and retired from there; and loved to read. Pat and Jim had 3 children: Brad, Vince and Brenda. Pat was active in Square Dancing, the Lutheran church and traveling. Family and...
Dax Thornton
July 6, 2021
Dax D. Thornton returned to his Heavenly Father on July 6, 2021 in Owyhee, Nevada. Dax was born on June 17, 1999 in Ogden, Utah. After a rough start at birth, in which he spent the first 10 days on earth in the NICU, Dax had a good childhood, playing with his older sister, brother and friends. He had a...
Keith Trowbridge
July 3, 2021
It is with extreme sadness, the family of Keith Lomax Trowbridge announce he passed peacefully on July 3, 2021 at the age of 91 with his family by his side.. A loving husband, father, and grandfather, he will be greatly missed. Born 6/17/1930 in Salt Lake City to George Briggs Trowbridge and Louise Lomax Trowbridge, he was the second of...
Harold Forsman
June 28, 2021
Due to unforeseen circumstances flowers for Harold Forsman must be ordered by calling Wilhelm Flower Shoppe in Butte (406)782-1311,. Orders must be placed by Thursday afternoon and will be florist choice this is the only option for flowers at this time. Thank you for your understanding. Memorial contributions may be made to Montana Hope Project or Barrett Home Health and...
Eldon Voss
June 28, 2021
Eldon Glen Voss 1938-2021 Eldon Voss passed away peacefully as the sun was rising on the morning of Monday, June 28, 2021. He was surrounded by his family sharing memories and funny stories and certainly kept the Barrett Hospital staff in Dillon entertained and on their toes. He was the fourth of five children born to Henry “Sonnie" and Marjorie...
Christopher Allen
June 22, 2021
We all were blessed to have Christopher join us on January 10, 1990 and he rode out his way on June 22, 2021. Beloved son, brother, uncle, cousin, grandchild and friend to many past and present. Chris was so proud to have had a dad and best friend that taught him to fish, hunt, drive, play baseball and mostly to...
James Peret
June 18, 2021
James Robert Peret, 76 of Dillon, Montana passed away at Barrett Hospital and Healthcare on June 18, 2021. He was born on March 20, 1945 in Baker City, Oregon to James and Mary Ann Peret. Jim is survived by his wife, Ann, his daughters, Jessica and Jamie and his special dog, Sadie. Private family services will be held at a...
James Freeman
June 17, 2021
James, “Jim” Freeman, born June 3, 1960, in Deer Lodge MT. He passed away on Thursday June 17th at his home. Jim was a true cowboy who worked many different jobs across the country from Louisiana to Montana. Jim finally settled in his favorite State of Montana in the mid 90’s. His last line of work, which he was most...
Shirley Pitts
June 17, 2021
Shirley Jean Pitts, born Shirley Jean Deans in Dillon Montana to Rela "June" Deans and Robert Deans of Grant Montana. Shirley spent a large part of her early life on the Welborn ranch in Horse Prairie. Shirley and her siblings spent a lot of the time in the mountains timbering with their parents. Shirley was only two weeks old when...
Jolene Linscott
June 16, 2021
Jolene Kay Linscott, 58, of Dillon passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 16th, 2021. Joe & Barbara (Rasmussen) Clemans & sister, Susan, welcomed her to the family on August 31st, 1962. She grew up in Wisdom and attended school there until high school, where she started at BCHS. Jolene always excelled in academics, winning many spelling bees. She...
Neil Strozzi
June 11, 2021
Robert Neil Strozzi age 88 passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his beloved wife and children in the early morning hours of June 11, 2021. To the end, he retained his sense of humor, wit and incredible love for his family. Neil was born the second of three children to Robert and Beatrice (Simon) Strozzi on October 16,...
Clinton Howery
June 4, 2021
Clinton Lee Howery, 77, of Dillon, MT died June 4 at home with his extended family by his side. Clint was born on Oct 20, 1943 to Wayne and Kjestine Howery in Torrington, Wyoming. He grew up with his 5 siblings in LaGrange, WY, where he played basketball and rode bulls and broncs for his high school rodeo team. Clint...
Reba Mitchell
June 1, 2021
Reba Jo was born in Chickasha, OK, on October 15, 1933. She was the second of 5 children born to Clarence Tryon and Edna (Miller) Tryon. Her youngest brother, Jimmy, was her responsibility. As was common in Oklahoma at the time, she only stayed in school through the 6th grade. She later completed her GED and even several semesters of...
Val Prophet
May 1, 2021
Val Prophet, 80, died peacefully at home on May 1, 2021 (his mother’s birthday). Val was born August 15, 1940 in Rigby, Idaho to Harold “Shorty” Prophet and Alta Maureen Stocks. He was third of 4 boys born to the family. Val graduated from Beaverhead County Highschool and received his college degree from Western Montana College. He also graduated from...
A Frecker
May 1, 2021
Andrew Kent Frecker Kent passed from this life surrounded by his loved ones Saturday May 1, 2021 in Dillon, Montana after battling years of poor health. He was born September 13, 1960 in Ogden, Utah to Andrew LeRoy Frecker and Shirley Irene Jacobs Frecker. Kent spent most of his childhood roaming the mountains and playing in the empty lot behind...
Marvin Lundberg
April 29, 2021
Marvin Faulden Lundberg, 89 January 14, 1932 - April 29, 2021 On the evening of April 29th, 2021, Marvin passed away peacefully at home in Dillon, MT with his family after a strong fought battle with Parkinson's Disease. Marvin Faulden Lundberg was born on January 14, 1932, in Lemmon, SD, becoming the 6th child to Joseph and Ida (Weisbeck) Lundberg....
Michael Rice
April 25, 2021
Michael James Rice May 2, 1978 – April 25, 2021 Michael James “Mike” Rice left this earth too soon in a boating accident on April 25 th . He was born on May 2, 1978 to Tom and Sharon Rice in Dillon, MT. He joined his brother Nolan, who became his lifelong best friend and confidant. Mike grew up on...
Randy Albrecht
April 22, 2021
Randy Albrecht July 31, 1961 to April 22, 2021 Surrounded by his loving family Randy passed away in Butte April 22 due to complications from a massive stroke. Randy had many jobs throughout his life in Dillon. His last job being a yard man at standard lumber. His favorite past time tho was spending it hunting and fishing with his...
