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George William Hale

George William Hale

Aug 19, 2024

George William Hale of Hilger Montana - a patriarch of the Hales of Montana, passed away and joined the Lord on August 19th, 2024. George was the son of Cecil Elmer Hale and Bonnie Aveline Hartl. He was the grandson of the late Montana homesteaders Volney Elmer and Adadell Woodring Hale. George came from a lengthy line of people who...

William Dwayne Asher

William Dwayne Asher

Aug 14, 2024

William Dwayne Asher, 34, of Lewistown passed away on August 14, 2024, in Lewistown. He was born May 7, 1990, in Fresno, California to his parents William and Kathryn (Abbott) Asher. 

 William was a fun and loving son, brother, grandson, uncle, nephew, and cousin. Halloween was his favorite time of year when he dressed up and enjoyed scaring the kids. Christmas...

Reverend Dr. Ronald A. Erickson

Reverend Dr. Ronald A. Erickson

Aug 14, 2024

Reverend Dr. Ronald A. Erickson, 90, of Lewistown died Wednesday, August 14th, 2024 at his home of natural causes. He was born May 6, 1934 in Lewistown, MT the son of Harold and Marie (Breast) Erickson. He received his education in Lewistown, graduating from Fergus High School in 1952. He then attended the University of Montana School of Journalism in...

Charles "Chuck" Joseph Dirkson

Charles "Chuck" Joseph Dirkson

Jul 21, 2024

Charles “Chuck” Joseph Dirkson, 86, of Hobson passed away Sunday, July 21, 2024, at his residence in Hobson. He was born July 24, 1937, in Lewistown to his parents Raymond and Sylvia (Hoven) Dirkson. Chuck spent his youth on the family farm outside Hobson, MT working alongside his parents and five siblings. Even in the years leading up to his...

Jean Petaja

Jean Petaja

Jul 15, 2024

Jean Petaja, 99, of Spokane, Washington formerly of Lewistown passed away Monday, July 15, 2024 in Spokane, WA. She was born August 12, 1924 in Chinook, Montana to her parents Ward and Essie (McCreary) Keith.

A complete obituary will be released when completed.

Arrangements are under the direction of Cloyd Funeral Home. Condolences for the family may be posted online at www.cloydfuneralhome.com

Alyson Rose Caballero

Alyson Rose Caballero

Jul 11, 2024

Alyson Rose Rasmussen Caballero, 41, of Harlowton, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2024, at St. Vincent Regional Hospital in Billings, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 1, 1983 in Kalispell, Montana, to her parents Ronald and Cynthia (Dwyer) Rasmussen.

Our beloved Aly unexpectedly left us because of a tragic automobile accident.

She will be loved and missed by...

Lloyd Alvin McGuire

Lloyd Alvin McGuire

Jul 11, 2024

Lloyd Alvin McGuire passed away Thursday, July 11, 2024. He was born January 14, 1928 to Agnes Henrietta (Peterson) McGuire and George Orin McGuire in St. Paul, Minnesota. After graduation in 1946, Lloyd was drafted into the army and deployed to Japan to serve in the occupational forces. 

In 1951, Lloyd moved to Billings, Montana where he met Calista Rose Boniface...

Terry Hal Mackey

Terry Hal Mackey

Jul 10, 2024

Terry Hal Mackey, 85, of Lewistown passed away on July 10, 2024 of natural causes. Born August 30, 1938 in San Antonio, Texas, he served in the United States Navy for 20 years, rising to the rank of Chief Petty Officer. 

After working for the federal government as an accountant for an additional 20 years, he relocated to central Montana in...

Helen Marie Johnson

Helen Marie Johnson

Jul 8, 2024

Helen Marie Johnson passed away peacefully, surrounded by those that loved her most on July 8th, 2024. Helen was born on June 14, 1959, to Doug and Agnes Johnson in Fort Benton, Montana. As the youngest of nine children, she was indeed spoiled, but she grew up to channel that love into her passions and her family.

 Helen's life was a...

Jim Edward Willems

Jim Edward Willems

Jul 2, 2024

Jim Edward Willems, 86, of Lewistown passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at Valle Vista Manor. 

 Jim was born September 18, 1937 in Harlowton, Montana to Edward and Florence (Oscall) Willems. He attended school in Judith Gap, Montana. He joined the Navy in 1957. He met the love of his life, Selma Ray Sawyer, in the summer of '64. They...

Cecilia Elizabeth Parker

Cecilia Elizabeth Parker

Jun 25, 2024

Cecilia Elizabeth Parker, 88, of Lewistown passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2024 in Lewistown surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 25, 1936 in their home in Lewistown to her parents Peter and Emma (Swan) Granot. 

 Cecilia “CC” attended school at St. Leo’s Catholic School. She met Tuff Parker and they were united in marriage on December 31, 1954...

Orville Arlen Olson

Orville Arlen Olson

Jun 23, 2024

Orville A. Olson, 89 of Lewistown, passed away on June 23, 2024 at the Valle Vista Manor in Lewistown. He was born on November 19, 1934 in Middle River, Minnesota to Elmer and Clara (Jevne) Olson. After leaving Minnesota he traveled to Montana working for ranches and the railroad. 

In 1952 he met the love of his life, Berdella M. Rhodes....

Charles Elvin Kendall

Charles Elvin Kendall

Jun 6, 2024

Charles Elvin "Jack" Kendall, 91, passed away in Lewistown on Thursday, June 6, 2024. He was born January 6, 1933 in Dodson, Montana to Charles E. "Charley" and Ruby (Noordam) Kendall.  Jack had one half-sister, Emma Light.  

 Jack married Sylvia Turntoes of Hays, Montana in 1953. Four children were born of this marriage: Alvin (Peanuts), Wanda (Jeannie), Charlotte (Punky), and...

Clara Maxine Fischer Reed

Clara Maxine Fischer Reed

Jun 2, 2024

Clara Maxine Fischer Reed, has a long history of service to the Harlowton community, but it all began back in Illinois, She was born on Christmas Day, 1925 in Arcola, Illinois. Clara Cox always dreamed of becoming a "Cowboy's Sweetheart" and when the song came out in 1935, this little girl would sit on the corral fence and sing, and...

David George Birdwell

David George Birdwell

May 29, 2024

David George Birdwell, 69, of Lewistown passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at the Billings Clinic in Billings. He was born November 27, 1954 in Lewistown, MT to his parents George and Eva (Matovich) Birdwell.

Private family services will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are under the direction of Cloyd Funeral Home. Condolences for the family may be posted online...

David John Burnham

David John Burnham

May 19, 2024

David John Burnham, 77, passed away on May 19, 2024, at his home in Lewistown.  He was born March 31, 1947, to Irv and Jean Burnham in Lewistown, MT.   He is the 2nd of the 9 bears (his siblings). He mainly attended elementary school at Maiden where his family had a ranch and graduated high school from St. Leo’s...

Shane Alan Murphy

Shane Alan Murphy

May 16, 2024

Shane Alan Murphy, 45 of Lewistown died May 16th, 2024, after a courageous battle with stage 4 esophageal cancer. The youngest of seven, Shane was born on July 23rd, 1978, to Marlene and Gene Murphy. He attended school in Harlowton, graduating from Harlowton High School in 1997.

After graduation, Shane started working at Dairy Queen in Lewistown where he stayed employed...

Jeffrey Nichols Hills

Jeffrey Nichols Hills

May 13, 2024

Jeffrey Nichols Hills, 73, of Lewistown passed away Monday, May 13, 2024 in Lewistown. He was born on April 23, 1951 in East Orange, New Jersey to his parents Alexander and Olive (Nichols) Hills. A complete obituary will be released when completed. Arrangements are under the direction of Cloyd Funeral Home. Condolences for the family may be posted online at www.cloydfuneralhome.com

Delaine Johnson

Delaine Johnson

May 12, 2024

Delaine Johnson, 70, of Lewistown passed away May 12, 2024 at the Valle Vista Manor in Lewistown. She was born May 21, 1953 in Townsend, MT to her parents Walter and Delores Hart.  A complete obituary will be released when completed. Arrangements are under the direction of Cloyd Funeral Home. Condolences for the family may be posted online at www.cloydfuneralhome.com

Linda Lorraine Wade

Linda Lorraine Wade

May 11, 2024

Linda Lorraine Wade, 75, of Lewistown passed away Saturday, May 11, 2024 in Lewistown. She was born February 11, 1949 in Great Falls, MT to her parents Melvin and Lorraine (Paro) Meyer. A complete obituary will be released when completed. Arrangements are under the direction of Cloyd Funeral Home. Condolences for the family may be posted online at www.cloydfuneralhome.com

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