Serving Proudly As The Voice Of Valley County Since 1913
Serving Proudly As The Voice Of Valley County Since 1913
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Robert “Bob” W. Smith, 75, of Glasgow, Mont., passed away unexpectedly at Billings Clinic on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019. He was born May 20, 1943, in Rochester, Minn., to Irvin Smith and Florence Keckhafer. He received his early education at Northrup School and graduated from John Marshal High School. He then attended and graduated from the University of Minnesota. He married Marilyn Amundson on June 11, 1977 at the First Lutheran Church in Glasgow, Mont., where they made their home. For 30 yea... Full story
Ardelle Faye (Anderson) Mohr, 79, of Richland, Wash., passed away in her home on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019. She was born on Oct. 18, 1939, in Glasgow, Mont., to Simon and Irene Anderson. Growing up, Ardelle was a farmer's daughter and enjoyed playing with the other local farm kids. She loved her pets, especially her cat Tiger and dog Tippy. As she got a bit older she learned to play the clarinet and enjoyed reading. Ardelle graduated from Nashua K-12 School. She went on to attend a one year college... Full story
Terrance Michael Grady, age 71, a life-long resident of Valley County, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019. Services will be held at St. Alberts Catholic Church in Hinsdale, Mont., on Monday, March 11, at 10 a.m. A luncheon will be held at the American Legion Hall with burial at the family cemetery north of Hinsdale. He was born on Aug. 27, 1947, in Glasgow, Mont., to Philip and Florence Grady. Mike served as a tank driver in the National Guard. He graduated from technical school in Billings,... Full story
Carol (Carden) Binette passed away on Wednesday Feb. 20, 2019, at her home in Aurora, Colo. She was just four days from her 84th birthday. A private family celebration of life is planned. Born in Glasgow, Mont., on Feb. 24, 1935, she was the third of six children of Herbert Edward Carden and Opal Baker Carden. The family homesteaded from Tennessee in the early 1920s. They tried their hand at dry land winter wheat farming north of Glasgow. Carol graduated from Glasgow High School and shortly thereafter married Andrew Binette. Carol was a very... Full story
Koni Kay (Karst) McMahon, 53, lost her battle to cancer on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019, in Riverside, Calif. She was born in Glasgow, Mont., on March 30, 1965, to Warren Karst and Janice Karst Hodges. She joined brother, Rod, and sister, Kristi (Karst) Stingley at the family home; younger brother Randy, was the last to join the family three years later. She attended school in Glasgow and graduated from Glasgow High School in 1983. She was a cheerleader and a member of the Scottie Band. While in high... Full story
Shirley Fuhrman, 88, formerly of Larslan, Mont., passed away Saturday, March 2, 2019, in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Services are pending at this time. Bell Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements. A full obituary will follow as soon as one is available.... Full story
Matthew Ersland passed away Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019. Services will be Thursday, March 21, 11 a.m., at the Our Redeemers Church in Nashua, Mont. A luncheon and burial will follow the service. A full obituary will follow.... Full story
Clarence Tieszen passed away Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019, at the age of 96, in the home of his nephew, Eldon Toews, where he had lived since 2010 after moving from his orchard farm in eastern Washington near Kettle Falls. He was born in 1922 in Lustre, Mont., and left the Lustre community for Alternate Service during WWII and then lived in Great Falls, Mont., before moving to Alaska in 1949. During the time he lived in Alaska, he made full use of the state's abundant opportunities for skiing, hiking,... Full story
Donald “Donnie” Arthur Larsen, 58, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Feb. 18, 2019, in Glasgow, Mont. He was born in Glasgow to Melvin and Lois (Shattuck) Larsen on May 4, 1960, joining his brother and sister, Neil and Ruth, and a foster sister, Betty. He grew up in Glasgow and had many loving caregivers and therapists during his formative years. Donnie attended the Opportunity Room, a privately run school in Glasgow, Eastmont School in Glendive and Nashua Public Schools between 1966 and 197... Full story
Gordon Olson, 98, passed away Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019, in Seattle, Wash. Family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 27, at Bell Mortuary. Burial will be 11 a.m. at the Forsyth Cemetery in Forsyth, Mont., with local funeral services at 1 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 28, at the Evangelical Church in Glasgow, Mont., with Seth Runner officiating. He was born Nov. 7, 1920, on his father's homestead 25 miles south of Flaxville, Mont. In 1942 he joined the United States Army Air Force of Engineers... Full story
Grace Alice (Fossum) Robinson peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019 at the age of 95. She was born on Sept. 29, 1923, on the Fossum family farm near Opheim, Mont. She married Floyd Eugene Robinson on June 8, 1945. She had five brothers, Melvin, Ralph, Roy, Lloyd and Orville and one sister, Glenda. All her siblings preceded her in death. Grace's deep love for the Lord was shown in many ways. Her primary focus in life was caring for her family. She loved family... Full story
J.C. Clemmer, 93, peacefully passed away at his home Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Tuesday, March 5, at the Assembly of God Church in Glasgow, Mont. Burial will follow in the Highland Cemetery in Glasgow. He was born at home to Parker Estle and Essie Mildred (Beatty) Clemmer on Sept. 9, 1925. He was the third of seven children. J.C.’s mother died when he was 10. He received his education in schools at Reed and Altus, Oka. Much of his learning was self-taught as he h... Full story
Gloria J. (Fisher) Doucette, 79, of Fort Peck, Mont., passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019, in Glasgow, Mont. A memorial service is scheduled for 10 a.m., Wednesday, May 22, at Bell Mortuary in Glasgow. She was born in Klamath Falls, Ore., on Nov. 25, 1939, to Thomas and Anne Fisher. The family moved to Minnesota for a short time before relocating to Nashua, Mont., in 1946. They enjoyed spending time in McCabe visiting grandparents, aunts and uncles where Gloria... Full story
Marion (Bissell) Warren, of Nashua, Mont., passed away at Valley View Home in Glasgow, Mont., on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019, at the age of 97. Services will be held on Saturday, April 20, at Bell Mortuary, Glasgow. Burial will be on Saturday, April 20, at the Nashua Cemetery in Nashua. She was born May 25, 1921, to homesteaders Harvey and Avis Bissell. She lived with them at their homestead on the North Bench nine miles from Nashua with her two sisters, Lois and Ruth. Marion's children are now... Full story
On Friday, Feb. 8, 2019, our mother, sister, grandmother and friend, Ardine Catherine (Snyder) Grayson, 88, passed away peacefully. Her final resting place will be at Highland Cemetery in Glasgow, Mont., at a later date. She was born a twin on July 18, 1932, in Glasgow, to Arden Marshal and Mary Teresa Snyder. Her mother passed away three weeks after their birth. The girls were raised by their grandparents in Glasgow because their father worked for the Anaconda Mining Company in Argentina.... Full story
Mildred I. (Waarvik) Long was born Aug. 29, 1926, on the John Baker farm in the Lustre community, Valley County of northeastern Montana, to Isak and Christine Waarvik. She went to her Lord on Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019. She attended the Cotton Wood and Success rural schools in the Ossette, Mont., community and graduated from Opheim High School in 1944. She attended Concordia College in Minnesota (1944-46). After college, she taught at the Pleasant View School in Peerless, Mont.; Bjorklund School,... Full story
Judy Quinlivan passed away on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019, after a year-long battle with cancer. She was the daughter of Donald and Lorraine Quinlivan, the original owners of Town & Country Furniture in Glasgow, Mont. After cheering on the Glasgow Scotties through high school, she attended Gonzaga University where she graduated with bachelor and master degrees in sociology and a masters in human resource management. She worked for the city of Spokane Parks and Recreation Department for 27 years and... Full story
Gerald Lee Borgen, 81, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend and neighbor went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, surrounded by his family and loved ones. Lee was born March 24, 1937, in Wolf Point, Mont., to Helen (Janzen) and Gerhard Borgen. He attended grade school in the Cottonwood Community north of Frazer and graduated from Frazer High School in 1956. While a lifelong farmer, rancher and musician, he was a family man first. Lee took his future bride, Barbara Kay Bjorgo, on their first... Full story
William"Bill" Henry Sugg, Jr. (Shunga Wakan Ska), age 70, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019, at the VA Medical Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. A vigil service will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 13, at 6 p.m., in St. Raphael's Church. Mass of Christian burial will be on Thursday, Feb. 14, at 3 p.m., in St. Raphael's Church with internment and military honors at Highland Cemetery, followed by a meal at the VFW. Bill was born June 6, 1948, in Great Falls, Mont., to Mary Evelyn Beauchamp and... Full story
Gloria J. (Fisher) Doucette, 79, of Fort Peck, Mont., passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019, in Glasgow, Mont. Services are pending and will be announced at a later date in the spring of 2019. She was born in Klamath Falls, Ore., on Nov. 25, 1939, to Thomas and Anne Fisher. The family moved to Minnesota for a short time before relocating to Nashua, Mont., in 1946. They enjoyed spending time in McCabe visiting grandparents, aunts and uncles where Gloria enjoyed... Full story
Mark Stephen Jakanoski, age 63, of Billings, Mont., passed away Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019, at Riverstone Hospice House, surrounded by family and friends. A memorial service will be held Friday, May 10, at 11 a.m. at Bell Mortuary. He was born Nov. 16, 1955, in Glasgow, Mont., to John and Nadine (Snyder) Jakanoski. He grew up on the farm southeast of Glasgow on the south bench and attended the Newton Country School until its closing. He attended schools in Glasgow playing basketball, football and... Full story
On Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019, Bonnie Arnold ended her 93-year long journey into the arms of the Lord. Services will be Saturday, Feb. 9, at 10 a.m., at Hinsdale Lutheran Church, with burial in Hillview Cemetery, in Hinsdale, Mont. She was born in Hinsdale on March 30, 1925, to Clarence and Crystal Nelson. After graduating from Hinsdale High School, she did clerical work at Browning, Mont. She came home and married Ray Arnold on March 7, 1948. She was one of the first leaders in the Western... Full story
Patricia "Patsy" Fatima Allie, 63, of Glasgow, Mont., went to be with the Lord Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019, due to complications of cancer, at the Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital, in Glasgow, Mont. A memorial service will be held at Alley's Palace Bar in Glasgow from 3 to 7:30 p.m., on Wednesday, Feb. 6, with a luncheon to follow. She was born Sept. 18, 1955, to Sade and Beulah (French) Allie in Glasgow. She was a 1973 graduate of Glasgow High School. Following graduation, she went to college in... Full story
Mark S. Jakanoski, 63, passed away at Riverstone Hospice in Billings on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019. A memorial service is being planned for spring. A full obituary will follow.... Full story
Frank Mazzuca, 88, of Omaha, Neb., passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019. He was born to Salvatore and Genevieve Mazzuca on July 25, 1930. He was preceded in death by his wife, Judith; his parents; and one sister, Yolanda Yoen. He is survived by four children, Stephen (Terry) Mazzuca, Patricia (Dan) Molloy, Sue (Dave) Doll and Stephanie (Jim Kattes) Mazzuca; seven grandchildren, Nicholas Mazzuca, Elizabeth Mazzuca, Sarah Preble, Jessica Heiman, Sean Francis Molloy, Kalea Neeman, Helena Judith... Full story
