Local Obituaries for Families in Beaverhead County

January 17, 2014

Daniel Russell Stanger Daniel Russell Stanger died peacefully in his sleep in the early hours of Friday 17th of January 2014 in Dillon, Montana.  He was born in Pocatello, Idaho on the 29th May 1936.  He was the second son of James Daniel Stanger and Ethel Irene Higgins.  He is preceded in death by both of his parents, his younger...

January 13, 2014

Marjorie E. Grayson On January 13,  Marjorie Elaine Grayson, 85 peacefully passed away at Barrett Memorial Hospital.   Marjorie was born on the Covell Family farm in Egg Creek township,  north of  Granville North Dakota on July 3, 1928, to Orlo Clair and Florence L.(Covell) Hills.  Marjorie attended Minot State College, obtained her teaching degree and secured a second and third...

January 7, 2014

Ruth V. Haugland Obituary Ruth Kasper Haugland went home to Jesus her Savior on Tuesday, January 7, 2014, at age 78 in Dillon, MT, shortly after receiving a diagnosis of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease.  She is survived by husband, Garth; daughter Loree (Kevin) Morgan and grandchildren David and Natalie McKay; daughter-in-law Amy Haugland and grandchildren Regina (fiancé Nick True) and Grady Haugland....

December 27, 2013

Fay S. Doty (95). Fay Doty left us on the evening of December 27th 2013, much like she lived her long and colorful life; on her terms. Fay was born Fay Snyder Stathem on August 27th, 1918 in Riverdale CA to parents Ralph and Zella Stathem.  One of seven children raised on a farm, her fondest childhood memories ranged from...

December 21, 2013

Bernard John Harkness was born February 28, 1925 to Ruth Ann Kent Harkness and Ernest B. Harkness.  He began his life at the Muddy Ranch on Big Sheep Creek.  At 2 years of age, he was joined by a sister, Bonnie Jean.  In 1929 the family moved to the ranch in upper Big Sheep Creek Basin.  Here they lived with...

December 20, 2013

Lois Marie Lynch passed away on December 20, 2013 in Barrett Memorial Hospital.  Lois died as she lived, on her terms and surrounded by her loving family.  Lois was born in Butte, Montana on September 9, 1925 and spent her youth there.  Lois met her future husband, Ray Lynch, in Butte when they were in the 8th grade.  Ray and...

December 12, 2013

1935-2013 Richard(Dick) McNee passed away peacefully at home on December 12. Dick was born January 16,1935 in Rigby, Idaho. He was first born of twin boys to parents Dean C. and Myrtle McNee. He grew up on the family farm in St. Anthony, Idaho where learned skills that he would use for a lifetime. Upon graduating from high school he...

December 9, 2013

Charles Francis Richardson 86 Charles Francis Richardson was the oldest of 10 children born to Walter and Marie Richardson on February 8, 1927 in Dillon.  He passed Monday, December 9, 2013 with his family by his side. He attended grade school in Bannack; during high school he boarded in Dillon and attended Beaverhead County High School until he was 17.  ...

December 6, 2013

On Friday December 6th, 2013 we lost our beloved wife, sister, aunt, mother and grandmother.  Sherry Dennett Stallman age 55.  She lived in Wise River with her beloved husband Van Stallman of 23 years.  She passed away at the Barrett Memorial Hospital in Dillon where she was diagnosed with terminal bone and lung cancer on the 19th of November.  She...

December 5, 2013

Henry Warren Stish, 89, of Dillon, MT quietly and peacefully passed away at home on Thursday, December 5, 2013, surrounded by family and friends.  He was a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, teacher, professor, fisherman, WWII veteran, bowler, golfer, coach, referee and football fan.  Henry loved outdoor activities, especially golf and fishing.  He made four holes-in-one and took several salmon fishing...

December 3, 2013

November 22, 2013

Our Beloved Michael went home to be with god on November 22, 2013.  Mike was born on May 25, 1980 in Butte, MT to Michael Edward Glennon and Linda (Sage) Glennon.  Mike spent the early part of his life living in Glen, MT a place which was very dear to his heart. Whenever someone would ask him where his favorite...

October 24, 2013

Patsy (Contway) Bennett, 72, of Dillon, Montana, passed away Saturday, Oct 19, 2013 at home surrounded by her family.  Patsy had been very ill for nearly a year.  She is the third child born to Harold (Toke) and Helene Contway of Dillon.  She attended schools in Dillon and graduated from Beaverhead County High School in 1960.  She also attended WMCof...

October 24, 2013

Barbara Jo Parker - June 1943 - October 2013 Barbara Jo Parker went home peacefully to be with the Lord, Jesus, on Thursday, October 24, 2013. She enjoyed fishing, hunting and Dillon, Montana for 26 years. Most of her time was spent enjoying her beloved puppies. She was a very beautiful person both inside and out and always did her...

August 16, 2013

After a week of heartfelt goodbyes from family and friends, Della Francis Stanger Thornton passed away on August 16, 2013.  Though she was in and out at the end, she never lost her sense of humor, her concern for loved ones, and her caring nature.  Her endurance to the end really showed her strength and character, and everyone who knew...

June 10, 2013

Ned "Ike" Dwight Gearheart 67 of Dillon died peacefully at his home Monday night, June 10th. Ike was born January 2nd, 1942 to Ned and Garry Gearheart. He is survived by his children Michelle Hart, Clint Gearheart, Brandy Cady and his seven grandchildren. He is also survived by many kind and loving friends. Funeral services will be held June 17th,...

July 10, 2012

June 20, 2009

March 5, 1980

After fighting a brief illness, John F. Gutcheck passed away at home, Monday November 18th. His dedication to the City of Dillon lasted over 34 years. His 30 year career with the Dillon Police Dept. began March 5th 1980 as a patrol officer, hired by the late Ray Lynch.  There was one stipulation upon his hiring, he would shave and...

November 9, 1973

David Ray Gleason passed away peacefully September 30th, 2014 surrounded by his family in Bannack, Montana.  He was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on November 9th, 1973 to Helen Sorel and David A. Gleason.  David is survived by three loving brothers; James (Karen) Stuart, Jake (Dannette) Miller, and Timothy (Sandy) Gleason, and two sisters; Shari and Andrea, his best...