Local Obituaries for Families in Beaverhead County
Loretta Cashmore
December 31, 2014
Loretta Eunice Cashmore, 89, of Dillon, MT peacefully passed away on December 31, 2014, surrounded by her family. Loretta was born to Walter Lee and Roberta (Bean) McDowell in Butte, Montana on July 3, 1925. Loretta's family included her older brother, Dean and younger sister, Aileen (Warrick). The family lived on their homestead in Monida, Montana and in 1937 moved...
Lorna McNee
December 27, 2014
Lorna Simpson McNee was born July 22, 1939 to parents Harvey and Alice Simpson in Idaho Falls, Idaho. She joined sisters Alberta and Dorothy. Later Carolyn joined the family. They moved to Armstead, Montana at this point set the childhood memories that she held dear to her heart for a lifetime. Every summer they would move to Bloody Dick to...
Kenneth DuBois
December 26, 2014
On the evening of December 26th at 7:01PM, Kenneth "Kenny" James DuBois Sr. peacefully passed away at the comfort of his home at the age of 58 after battling lung disease for the past year. At the time of passing he was surrounded by loving family and friends. Kenny was born in the Town of Devils Lake of Ramsey County,...
Helen (Cunningham) Freeman
December 21, 2014
Helen M. Freeman, 90 passed away December 21, 2014 at Barrett Memorial Hospital, surrounded by family. Helen was born June 25, 1924 in Philipsburg, MT to Leonard and Mae Cunningham. Helen was one of 3 children, brothers, Charles and Kenneth. Helen married Charles Budel and had 3 daughters. Mae, Judy and Linda. Later divorced and married Raymond Freeman and was...
Floyd Wheeler
December 18, 2014
Floyd "Pinky" Edwin Wheeler Jr. Pinky age 63 passed away unexpectedly at his home in Dillon, on Thursday, December 18, 2014. He was born March 5, 1951 in Cody, WY to Floyd Edwin Wheeler Sr.and Ruth Louise Wheeler. Pinky graduated from Beaverhead County High School in 1969. He married Virigilie Ora Sheldon-Hayden on June 30, 1973. They were blessed with...
Voris Blomquist
December 15, 2014
Voris Carson Blomquist January 24, 1923 to December 15, 2014 Voris Carson Blomquist left this earthly sphere on December 15, 2014, and returned to her Heavenly Father, her dear Emmett, and other loved ones who have passed on before. She was born in Shelley, Idaho, on January 24, 1923. Voris was the second of five children born to Edgar and...
Susie Skinner
December 14, 2014
On December 14th 2014 Susan (Susie) Lee Skinner passed away peacefully in her sleep after losing her fight with pancreatic cancer. Susie was 60 years old. Susie was born in Fallon, Nevada on July 29th, 1954. She was born to Selma Lee Skinner and Darrell Howard Skinner. She joined an older sister, Lynda. Since their father was in the Navy...
John \"Jack\" Zink
December 1, 2014
John Paul "Jack" Zink John P. "Jack" Zink, beloved husband, son, brother, uncle and friend was taken by the angels on December 1, 2014. Jack was born in Billings, MT on December 5, 1961 to John S. and Gay Lee Zink. Jack married his soul mate, Karen on August 8, 2014 on the 16th anniversary of their 1st date. In...
Mary (Drgamc) Simon
November 30, 2014
Mary Simon, our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, cousin and friend passed away on November 30, 2014 at the Renaissance Assisted Living. Mary was born in Dillon to Emma and John Drganc on March 6th, 1925. She had a younger sister, Lorraine. She lived in Bannack through 5th grade, and remembered the day that the merry-go-round was installed at the...
Orin Champlin
November 29, 2014
Orin Raymond "Ray" Champlin Jr. 81, of Melrose, Montana passed away on November 29, 2014 at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula, Montana surrounded by his family. He was born and raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota on May 4, 1933 to Orin and Vera Champlin. He went to St. Olaf College and enjoyed singing in the choir. After graduating he taught music...
Edward Sporich
November 29, 2014
Edward M. Sporich Sr. Passed away November 29, 2014. He was born in Dillon on November 27, 1921. He went to school at the Blacktail School until 8th grade. He wanted to join the Army but his parents needed him to stay home to help on the ranch. Years' later, brother, Bill and Ed bought the ranch in Dillon. Ed...
Marion Cross
November 26, 2014
Marion Ray Cross (1931-2014) Marion Ray Cross passed away from a hard fought battle with liver cancer on Wednesday, November 26th. Marion was born in Leon, Kansas on July 17, 1931 to Garrett and Freddie Cross. He was one of nine kids, and grew up working on family farms. Marion was around farming and ranching most of his life. He...
DeMar Taylor
November 25, 2014
Vaughn DeMar Taylor passed away on November 25, 2014 peacefully at home in Dillon, Montana. He was 96 years old and proud of it. DeMar was born on May 18, 1918 in Afton, Wyoming to Vaughn F. Taylor and Anna Packer Taylor. DeMar was the first-born of seven children. He grew up learning to work on a ranch milking cows,...
Martha (Heiller) Griffis
November 22, 2014
Martha E. Griffis, 97 died peacefully in her sleep at Meadow Lark Manor in Whitehall, MT. She was born November 28, 1916 in Nassau, Minnesota to August H. and Gretsie M. Heiller. Mardy was a friendly person, she would talk and visit with many friends and always had her coffee pot on and home baked goodies ready to serve to...
Gail Rule
November 16, 2014
Gail Andrews Rule, 95, passed away peacefully in Aiken, SC on November 15, 2014 with her family by her side. She was a wonderful wife and mother. She will be sorely missed by her family and all who had the pleasure of knowing her. She was born May 5, 1919 in Salmon, Idaho and was the only daughter of Nell...
Polly Frye
October 18, 2014
Polly Anne Frye, 54 of Dillon died at her home from natural causes on October 18, 2014. An full obituary and photo will appear after it has been completed by the family. Arrangements are pending at the present time.
Nancy Haugan Edsall
October 18, 2014
Nancy Ann Haugan Edsall Nancy found comfort and peace in the arms of our Lord on Saturday, October 18, 2014 in Dillon, Montana. Nancy was 55 years old. Born to Harold and Nellie Haugan in White Sulphur Springs, Montana on May 5, 1959. Nancy attended school in White Sulphur Springs and graduated high school from Bozeman in 1977. She continued...
Richard Kennedy
October 7, 2014
Reunited Richard H. Kennedy (Dick), 93, of Dillon, Montana, died of a broken heart. We almost lost him when the love of his life, his wife Alice, died ten years ago. It was only for the sake of his children, grandchildren, and those who loved him that his heart kept on beating. His continued presence enriched our lives through his...
Dee Smith
October 5, 2014
Dee Duane Smith died on October 5, 2014 surrounded by his family at his home in Argenta, Montana. He was the son of Margaret Bernice Cummings and Jack L. Smith; he was born in Columbus Montana on March 13, 1944. Dee was the youngest of 13 children and his family moved to Argenta when he was five years old. Dee...
Eric Chaput
October 3, 2014
Eric Chaput, 71 a resident of Parkview Acres Care and Rehabilitation Center passed away on October 3, 2014 at Parkview. Mr. Chaput is said to have been born in Canada and became a naturalized citizen of the United States in April of 1998. Mr. Chaput will be buried at Mountain View Cemetery with a ceremony at 3 PM on October...
