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Laine Rose Burgess was born at 1:52 a.m. Jan. 5 at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital to parents Brady and Erin Burgess of Glasgow. Laine weighed in at 6 pounds, 6 ounces, and is 17.5 inches long. The baby's paternal grandparents are Rene Mitch Burgess of Gillette, New York. Maternal grandparents are Patti and Todd Cayko of Fairview, MT.... Full story
Seeley Marie Kipf was born at 11:06 a.m. Jan. 1 at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital to parents Clint Kipf and Sarah Law of Glasgow. Kipf weighed in at 7 pounds, 12 ounces, and is 20.5 inches long. The baby's paternal grandparents are Larry Kipf and Merry Alexander of Forsyth. Maternal grandparents are Pam Law of Glasgow.... Full story
Octavia R. Sloan was born at 1:53 a.m. Dec. 3 at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital to parents Jared and Delaney Sloan. Octavia weighed in at 6 pounds, 8 ounces, and is 19.25 inches long. The baby's paternal grandparents are Brian and Julie Sloan of Bristolville, Ohio.. Maternal grandparents are Keith and Myla Beilof Hinsdale.... Full story
A graduate of Glasgow High School who found his life's calling in Hollywood has recently released his first fiction novel, and will be in Glasgow on Dec. 31 and Jan. 3 for two in person book signings. Doug Stebleton recently completed "It's a Wonderful Time" with co-author Reinhard Denke. The book tells the story of Evan West, who "lives, breathes and exists for everything film." West, who works in modern day Hollywood, is mysteriously transported from the present day back to 1946 Hollywood...
Della Mae Hallock, 89, passed away December 22, 2021 at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow, Montana. Della was born the fourth child of Harry and Florence (Waggner) Reddick on the family homestead south of Opheim, Montana on May 22, 1932. When she was three years old the family moved to Opheim so that her older siblings could go to school. When she was thirteen years old she started working at Farmers Union Café for Elmer Johnson as a dishwasher and cooks helper at 35 cents an hour.... Full story
Harvey Lapke, 92, of Glasgow, Montana passed away on Friday, December 17, 2021 at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow, Montana. Harvey was born in Madoc, Montana on May 1, 1929 to William and Alice (LaRoche) Lapke. He moved with his family to the South Madoc Farm when he was 12 years old, this was the "Lapke" family farm. During WWII he joined the Navy and was stationed in San Diego, California. He always said "He joined the Navy to see the world and he never left Dan Diego." He... Full story
Della Mae Hallock, 89, passed away December 22, 2021 at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow, Montana. Funeral services for Della will be Monday 11:00 a.m., December 27, 2021 at First United Methodist Church with Pastor Rick Thompson officiating. A luncheon will be served before burial in Highland Cemetery at the Glasgow Elks. Condolences may be left for the family at bellmortuaryglasgow.com... Full story
Dewayne Thomas Ozark, 64, of Tampico, Montana passed away peacefully with his daughter, Ashley by his side on October 1, 2021, at St. Vincent's in Billings, Montana. Dewayne was born October 14, 1957, at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow, Montana. He was the eldest son of Cecil and Sharon (Riley) Ozark. He attended school in Nashua, Montana and graduated in 1976. He married Doris Schneider on September 22, 1984, in Glasgow, Montana. Following their marriage they moved to Sun River,... Full story
Cody was born to George and Darcie (Hansen) Drabbs on August 4, 1988 at the Francess Mahon Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow, Montana. He was brought home to his big sister, Jennifer, and quickly became her pride and joy and biggest annoyance. Cody had a love for the outdoors at an early age and always seemed to escape only to be found on his 3 wheeler, between a horse's legs or at the creek. His mischievous smile always saved him from getting into trouble. He loved spending time with his most favor...
Normally, the class speaker for the annual Glasgow High School graduation ceremony must themselves be a former graduate of GHS. In spite of the fact Wade Nelson is a graduate of Hinsdale High School, his positive impact on the Glasgow High School Class of 2022 led them to request a special exemption just for him. "Each one of us took his class and we all have integral memories from the days we spent with him," Blaire Westby said during the last Glasgow School Board meeting. He was very...
Nora Joann Beard went home to her Lord and Savior on October 13, 2021. She was hospitalized after a brain aneurysm and was surrounded by family when she rejoined her beloved husband. Joann was born to Ralph and Annalee in December 1940 in Chambersburg, PA. She married the love of her life, Barry Beard, in 1958. Together, they raised three children. Joann was instrumental in founding a church in Delaware with her husband before moving to Montana in June 1989. They ultimately settled in Glasgow wh... Full story
Dolores Joyce Edwards of Glasgow, Montana, 91, died of natural causes on Friday Oct.15, 2021, at Valley View Nursing Home in Glasgow. Dolores was born in Malta, Montana on March 6, 1930, to Louis and Bessie (Mummy) Hershman. Dolores married Louis Roy Edwards in Salinas, Ca on March 14, 1948 while Roy was enlisted. The couple eventually made their home in Glasgow, Montana. Dolores was a homemaker and devoted herself to raising her four children; Gwendolyn, Debra, Gary and Michael. Dolores worked... Full story
Editor's Note: The Courier sent the same questions to both candidates for the Ward 1 election. Candidate Adam Hooper declined to participate. Current age? 52 How long have you lived in Glasgow? "I have lived in Glasgow for 30 years, but my entire life has been in Nashua and Glasgow." Why should voters pick you? "I could use that old phrase, 'experience.' I have spent eight years on the City Council and feel I have done a really fair job in representing the citizens and taxpayers of Glasgow. I... Full story
Annette "Sugar" Rae Bilger was born May 8, 1960 to Hattie Begs His Own. She grew up and attended school in Wolf Point, Montana. She met Robert Bilger and a few years later they got married and from this union they raised four children. She worked for Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow, Montana for 32 years. She retired from there in October 2020. She created so many friendships and was always there especially for her children and grandchildren. She loved watching movies, listening to mu... Full story
Donna Jean (Blanton) Glover passed away Friday, September 10, 2021 at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow. Donna was born September 7, 1946 to Jewell (Hall) and Earl Blanton. Her mother, Jewell, passed away when Donna was only 5-years-old and her father asked her grandmother Peggy Tackett to raise her until she was grown enough. Donna met and married Wilbur William Pressler in 1966, the following year the couple welcomed daughter Darla. In 1970 they welcomed a son, Dirik. In 1971 they... Full story
It is with profound sadness that the family of Janet Kay Lentzner announce her sudden, peaceful passing on July 20th, 2021 at the age of 68 in Denver, CO. Janet was born at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow, MT on August 30, 1952 to Edward "Eddie" Lentzner and Laura Kristine (Egstad) Lentzner. She was raised in Larslan, MT on the family farm with her siblings Ronald, Beverly, and Shirley. She was baptized, confirmed, and a member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Richland, MT. She... Full story
Hattie Marie Bretzke, age 95, passed away Saturday, Aug. 21 due to natural causes at Sweet Memorial Nursing Home. Hattie was born on July 21, 1926, in Harlem, Montana, to Leonard and Stella (Lewellen) Fouts. She was raised on farms outside Nashua and Turner, attending school and working in her father's store in Nashua. On October 24, 1945, Hattie married Richard "Bud" A. Bretzke in Glasgow, and the couple had eight children. They farmed for a few years outside of Glasgow, and moved to Havre in... Full story
Vernon Dee Turner, 78, went home to be with Jesus on August 10, 2021. His passing was of natural causes. He was born in Glasgow, Montana on October 19, 1942 at Francis Mahon Deaconess Hospital to Kenneth Dee and Marjorie (Pehrson) Turner. He was baptized at the Methodist Church in Glasgow and confirmed later at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Nashua. His early years were spent growing up in the Nashua community where he delivered newspapers on his bicycle in the early morning hours. After doing... Full story
It is with profound sadness that the family of Janet Kay Lentzner announce her sudden, peaceful passing on July 20, 2021 at the age of 68 in Denver, CO. She is preceded in death by her parents, Eddie and Laura Lentzner; brother, Ronald Lentzner and niece Reone Lentzner. Janet will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by her sisters: Beverly (Charles) Lynch of Yacolt, WA and Shirley (Arnold) Lehnert of Libby, MT, her nieces and nephews: DeVon Lentzner of Highlands Ranch, CO, Deni (Kirk) Hogan... Full story
Shirley J. Putz passed away July 19, 2021 at Francis Mahon Deaconess Hospital. Services will be held at a later date. Bell Mortuary is assisting the family. Condolences can be left at bellmortuarymontana.com.... Full story
West Nile Virus, "will destroy you," warns former Valley County Sheriff's Deputy William "Bill" J. Soper. Soper nearly died when he was infected by a mosquito bite back in the summer months of 2013. "I was circling the drain," Soper told The Courier over the phone last week from his home in Centralia, Wash. "I had resting Nystagmus in both eyes, which indicated a brain injury. My brain swelled three times [its normal size]." Even though Soper pulled through, he lost his beloved job as a deputy a...
Twenty-one teams turned out for the 22nd Open Golf Tournament on Sunday, June 13. The weather was just what we ordered for the teams coming out to support a great cause and great community. Our Premier Sponsors, First Community Bank and Independence Bank made this day a huge success. Each of the teams registered, had breakfast, and were all ready to tee off by the 9 a.m. Every hole featured a different game for men, women, or everyone with the winner taking home wonderful prizes donated by our...
Shepherd Colver doesn't give up easily. Not even Type 1 diabetes can stop the 9-year-old from finishing his long delayed cross country bicycle trek to New York with his father, James. "In May of 2019, we started over in Anacortes, WA, and headed right to the Cascades," James said Friday morning during a send-off from Glasgow. "We spent the next seven weeks going up and over the Cascades, then through the Coulee Desert and then over the Northern Rockies. Then, when we came down into the plains,...
DeLores Mae (Larson) Gilchrist, age 95, passed away quietly April 28, 2021 surrounded by her family. DeLores was born on January 11, 1926 on the family farm in Hawkeye Township, N.D. She was the youngest of children born to Thorsten "Tom" and Inga "Molly" (Reiersgard) Larson. DeLores was baptized and confirmed in the First Lutheran Church of Keene, N.D. One of the most memorable events in her early life occurred on July 1, 1935 when a tornado completely destroyed the family farm. She attended 1s... Full story
LOCAL NEWS Respiratory Clinic to be moved into FMDH’s Main Facility Move follows higher vaccination rates As local COVID-19 cases decrease and vaccination rates rise, Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital continues to move forward toward a new normal. On Friday, April 30th FMDH will be moving the Respiratory Clinic from the Norma Oakland House (across from the hospital) into their main facility. The new process will include parking in the main entrance parking lot and being screened by the door monitors at the front door. Respiratory Clinic p...
