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Jane L. Mcgiboney

Jane L. Mcgiboney

Dec 7, 2017

Jane L. McGiboney 77 of Lewistown died Thursday morning, December 7th, 2017 in Central Montana Medical Center of natural causes.  She was born January 3, 1940 in Shelton, WA the daughter of John and Nedra (Day) Bevis.  The family moved to Cat Creek, Montana in 1945.  They also lived in the Snowy Mountains, Mosby, Cut Bank, Roundup and Billings where...

Clayton Dean Barkhoff

Clayton Dean Barkhoff

Nov 29, 2017

     Clayton "Dean" Barkhoff, 52 of Lewistown, passed away early Wednesday morning, November 29th, 2017 on Montana Highway 200, west of Bowman's Corner of an apparent heart attack.  Dean was born March 27, 1965 in Lewistown to parents Clayton and Lorraine (Abel) Barkhoff.  He received his schooling in Lewistown, graduating from Christian Alliance School in 1983.  After high school, Dean worked...

Marian Lafranboise

Marian Lafranboise

Nov 23, 2017

 

     Marian LaFranboise of Lewistown passed away November 23, 2017. She was born August 23, 1916 on the family homestead near Tyler, Montana. She was one of ten children born to Nels and Tressa Johnson.

     Like most Children of the depression, Marian learned to work early on and developed the strong work ethic typical of tha era.  On June 28,...

Mary R. 'Rosie' Yaeger

Mary R. 'Rosie' Yaeger

Nov 17, 2017

Mary R. "Rosie" Yaeger 75 of Hilger died early Friday morning, November 17th, 2017 in the Central Montana Medical Center of natural causes. She was born December 3, 1941 in Pendleton, OR the daughter of James W. and Mary E. (Colwell) Raw. The family moved to Montana then to Pennsylvania where she started her schooling at Bairdstown. In 1954 they...

Don F. Baldwin

Don F. Baldwin

Nov 16, 2017

Don F. Baldwin 65 of Coffee Creek died unexpectedly of natural causes on November 16, 2017 at home in Coffee Creek, Montana.  Donnie was born on March 6, 1952 in Washington D. C. to Don and Mary (Coggins) Baldwin.  Donnie had an inquisitive mind and many interests. At a very young age, working with his father, he built his first...

Joseph Robert 'Bob' Fabian

Joseph Robert 'Bob' Fabian

Nov 16, 2017

 

     At 88 years old, a Lewistown legend, Joseph Robert Fabian, better known as "Bob", passed away in the Central Montana Health & Rehab Center on Tuesday evening, from a long battle of illness. Bob was born in Lewistown on January 18, 1929 as the son of Joseph Alexander and Vinette Adele (Campbell) Fabian. He began his lifelong career with...

James S. Umber

James S. Umber

Nov 10, 2017

James S. (Jim) Umber 82 of Lewistown died Friday evening, November 10th, 2017 in Valle Vista Manor of natural causes. He was born October 1, 1935 in Lewistown at home across the street from the Presbyterian Church the son of James S. and Edna A. (Vanest) Umber. He attended Lewistown schools and earned his GED later. He worked on construction...

Larry L. Wrobetz

Larry L. Wrobetz

Nov 10, 2017

 

Larry L. Wrobetz 71 of Kolin died Friday morning at his home of natural causes. He was born March 27, 1947 in Lewistown the son of Lawrence and Irene (English) Wrobetz. He received his schooling in the Indian Creek School near Kolin and then the family moved into Denton where he attended school graduating from Denton High School in...

Julia Barber

Julia Barber

Oct 16, 2017

 

 

Julia "Judy" E. (Wieters) Barber, 74, of Lewistown and former Stanford resident, died early Monday morning, October 16th, 2017, at the Central Montana Medical Center of natural causes.  She was born April 4, 1943 in Scotland, SD, the daughter of Ralph and Frances (Fithian) Wieters.  She graduated from Scotland High School and attended National College in Rapid City,...

Donald Regli

Donald Regli

Oct 16, 2017

Don Regli - with your grizzly bear hugs, thick hands, and even larger heart, you will be so missed.  You were strong yet gentle, so big and so big-hearted.  You were our gentle giant with a kindhearted laugh and loving smile; everyone you knew became a friend.  You were born in God's country in 1930, raised on a ranch in...

Donald C. Thomas

Donald C. Thomas

Oct 9, 2017

 

Donald C. Thomas 80 of Lewistown and Moore died early Monday morning, October 9th, 2017 at his home of natural causes.  He was born January 10, 1937 in Lewistown the son of Clyde and Alma (Bender) Thomas.  He received his schooling in Trout Creek School and Moore High School graduating in 1955.  He then attended Montana State College in...

Duane T. 'Buck' Butler

Duane T. 'Buck' Butler

Sep 27, 2017

 

Duane T. "Buck" Butler, 87, of Lewistown died early Wednesday morning, September 27th, 2017, in the Central Montana Health & Rehab Center of natural causes.  He was born December 7, 1929 in Lewistown, the son of Wesley and Marguerite (Benjamin) Butler, Sr.  He received his early schooling in the Plum Creek School and then Fergus High School in Lewistown,...

Eugene A. Langford

Eugene A. Langford

Sep 27, 2017

 

Eugene A. (Gene) Langford, 73, a longtime resident of Valle Vista, passed away September 19th 2017 of natural causes.  Gene was born August 10th 1944 to Arthur and Lucille (Judy) Langford. He was the youngest of nine children. He left home at an early age, but always remained in Montana. He enjoyed horses, cars and had an extensive key...

Kim B. Jones

Kim B. Jones

Sep 18, 2017

 

 

 

 

Kim B. Jones (Kimmerz) 60 of Harlem died early Monday morning, September 18, 2017 in Billings Clinic of natural causes.  He was born June 3, 1957 in Fort Belknap, Montana the son of James and Helen (Striker) Jones.  He received his schooling in Hays and then begin working on ranches in Northcentral Montana.  He found his...

Donna E. Sprouse

Donna E. Sprouse

Sep 17, 2017

 

 

 

Donna Belinda Edmonds Sprouse 66, of Lewistown, after being diagnosed with acute leukemia went home Sunday morning, September 17th, 2017 with her family by her side.  She was born June 28, 1951 in Asheville, North Carolina the daughter of John and Margaret (Rice) Edmonds.  She received her education in Weaverville graduating from North Buncombe High School.  She...

Walter F. Williamson

Walter F. Williamson

Sep 12, 2017

 

Walter F. Williamson 76 of Lewistown died early Tuesday morning, September 12, 2017 of injuries sustained in a vehicle accident north of Billings on U.S. Highway 87.  Walter was born March 14, 1941 in Billings, MT the son of Benjamin and Addie (Eastburn) Williamson.  He received his education in Billings Schools.  He then started his working years, working in...

Clayton H. 'Casey' Anderson

Clayton H. 'Casey' Anderson

Sep 1, 2017

 

Clayton Howard "Casey" Anderson 87, of Strasburg, CO.  Casey passed away peacefully on 30 September, 2017 at Prairie Creek Living Center in Strasburg, Colorado.  He was born 16 September 1930 in Great Falls, Montana, the son of Conrad V and Engeline (Blais) Anderson and was raised on the family ranch near Roy, Montana.   

He married his first wife,...

Robert B. Morrison

Robert B. Morrison

Aug 28, 2017

 

Robert Barrett Morrison70 of Roy departed on his final tour Thursday, August 31st, 2017, at the Central Montana Medical Center in Lewistown of natural causes.  He was born April 26, 1947 in Ketchikan, AK the son of Ross and Lucy (Pyle) Morrison.  He was born with an innate love of the ocean, the mountains, the skies and everything nautical,...

Rose H. Volberding

Rose H. Volberding

Aug 28, 2017

 

Rose Helen Volberding 95, long-time Livingston resident, passed away peacefully at the Central Montana Medical Center in Lewistown on August 28, 2017.  Rose was born in Hazelton, ND on January 6, 1922 to Peter and Adelaide (Fisher) Mastel.  She attended Hazelton high school, and upon graduation entered the Presentation School of Nursing in Miles City, MT.  Following graduation, Rose...

Shirley L. Cooper

Shirley L. Cooper

Aug 19, 2017

 

 

Shirley L. Cooper 83 of Lewistown died early Saturday morning, August 19th, 2017 in the Central Montana Medical Center from complications of pneumonia.  She was born November 21, 1933 in Shelby, Montana the daughter of John and Georgia (Buchanan) Crosser.  She received her schooling in Lewistown graduating from Fergus High School in 1952.  She then went on to...

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