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Pearl L. (Luse) Risa, 98, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2017, in Billings, Mont. A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, June 25, at 1 p.m., at the Opheim Community Church. She was the youngest daughter of Frank and Sarah (Quinn) Luse. She was born on July 7, 1918, on the family homestead south of Glasgow, Mont. She attended schools in Glasgow and graduated with the class of 1938. She married Martin Risa in Glasgow on April 17, 1938. To this union eight children were born, Gordon Risa and... Full story
Sandra Lee (Porteron) Thompson, 68, of Glasgow, Mont., went to be with Jesus on Monday, June 12, 2017. She was born in San Antonio, Texas, to Norman and Billie (Franks) Porteron Dec. 16, 1948. She had four sisters, Kellie, Kathy, Kristy and Kimberly, and a brother, Kirk. Her father was in the Army at the time of her birth, but after his discharge, the family moved to Tacoma, Wash. She grew up in Tacoma and graduated from Franklin Pierce High School in 1967. She married Jerry Henning and they... Full story
Shane T. Rees, 32, passed away Thursday, June 15, 2017. He was born May 9, 1985, in Glasgow, Mont. He was the beloved son of Randy and Carolyn Rees. He graduated from Wolf Point High School in 2003. He attended college at MSU in Billings and Western University in Dillon. He worked for the National Park Service at Yellowstone National Park, Glacier National Park and Yosemite National Park. He enjoyed ranching, was a gun enthusiast, avid 4-wheeler rider, competitive video gamer and was always the... Full story
Thomas H. Link, 65, of Thornton, Colo., and formerly of Kankakee, Ill., passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2017, in Kankakee. He was born Dec. 29, 1951, in Kankakee, the son of Robert and Rita Russell Link. He married Karen Helland-Flint in May of 1991. He had worked for the Chicago Tribune and the Denver Post. He loved hunting, fishing and spending time with his family and friends. Survivors are his wife, Karen, of Thornton, Colo.; sons and daughters-in-law, Patrick and Avory Link of Williamsburg,... Full story
A funeral service will be held for Grace Squires at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 24, at the Glentana’s Holy Family Church. Inurnment at Glentana Cemetery will follow. A dinner will be served by CCW women and friends at noon at Holy Family Church. She passed away Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2016, at the age of 87.... Full story
With her family at her side, Frances Faye (Tribby) Dopp, 81, of St. Marie, Mont., passed away Thursday, June 8, 2017, at St. Vincent Hospital in Billings, Mont. There will be a private family graveside service in Dodson. She was born Feb. 27, 1936, to Lloyd and Mary (Lemp) Tribby in Dodson. She attended Dodson Public School and graduated at the age of 16. On March 20, 1954, she married Dale A. Dopp of Wagner, Mont. They had two children, a daughter, Janet, and a son, Lloyd. She held various... Full story
Charlotte Ann (Lake) Larsen was called home at the age of 71, on Sunday, June 11, 2017. She was the wife of Rodney Larsen. They shared 33 years of marriage together. Born in Sidney, Mont., she was the daughter of Martin and Myrtle Lake. She was the youngest of six children. She was a member of the First Lutheran Church of Glasgow. She enjoyed singing in the church choir, playing piano, doing crossword puzzles, flowers, embroidery and soap operas, but loved nothing more than spoiling her... Full story
James W. Decker, 76, passed away in Billings on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017, surrounded by family and friends. Join us for a celebration of his life at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 24, at Peace Lutheran Church in Billings. He was born in Glasgow, Mont., on March 18, 1940, to Ben and Martha Decker. He grew up in Frazer and graduated in 1958, and later served in the Army National Guard. He married Ellen (Dee) Crants in Wolf Point in 1963, and they were blessed with three beautiful children, Susan, Tracey and... Full story
Sandra Lee Thompson of Glasgow, Mont., passed away Monday, June 12, 2017, in her home with her loving husband, Terry, by her side. A Graveside service will be held Friday, June 16, at 10 a.m., at the Highland Cemetery in Glasgow. Bell Mortuary is assisting with arrangements and condolences may be made at bellmortuarymontana.com.... Full story
A funeral service will be held for Grace Squires at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 24, at the Glentana’s Holy Family Church. Inurnment at Glentana Cemetery will follow. A dinner will be served by CCW women and friends at noon at Holy Family Church. She passed away Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2016, at the age of 87.... Full story
Jeffrey Dean Sorensen, 58, of Colstrip, passed away Saturday, June 3, 2017. Memorial services will be on Thursday, June 8, at 2 p.m., at the Colstrip High School Auditorium. He was born in Helena, Mont., on Sept. 23, 1958, the third child of Delbert and Bette (Folkvord) Sorensen. Shortly after his birth, the family moved to Sidney, where he went through his grade school years. Sidney was the hometown of the Sorensen family, and at that time was filled with years of family gatherings and activities. In 1969, the family moved to Circle, where he... Full story
With her family at her side, Randon "Randi" Kay Billman, 56, of Glasgow, Mont., passed away Thursday, June 1, 2017, at Benefis Hospital in Great Falls, Mont. She was born April 23, 1961, to Leland and Roberta Maxine (Thomas) Monson. From an early age, she embraced her Norwegian heritage passed down from her grandmothers, who she made frequent visits with having lived close by. During these years, she also spent a lot of her time running around Glasgow with her friends and tormenting her younger... Full story
Berniece (Brister) Simmons, 81, died in peace, Sunday, May 21, 2017, at her home in Saint Marie. She was born Berniece Brister in Vaughn, Miss., Oct. 4, 1935, to Buford Morris and Lucille Brister. She was especially fond of her father, who doted on his youngest daughter through the hard times following the Great Depression. Stricken by tuberculosis at age 11, she was nursed to health by her maternal Aunt Mamie, whom she loved dearly. Unable to finish school, she spent her life learning, and on... Full story
Janet Weimer, 84, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2017, in Brighton, Colo., at the home of her niece and nephew, Bonnie and Mike Kolano. Her family will celebrate her life this summer in Glasgow with a memorial service, the date to be determined later. She was born March 2, 1933, to Maye Dunn and Lawrence Davidson, the youngest of seven children. She was married at a young age and had four children, Susan, Paula, Mike and Ron, which have been the joy of her life. She also has 17 grandchildren... Full story
Grace Eileen (Cady) Watson McNabb was born May 13, 1938, up Slaughter House Creek north of Forsyth to Herb and Agnes Cady. She attended school in Ashland, Mont., at the St Labre Mission. She married Max Watson Oct. 5, 1957, in Forsyth, Mont. They had six children, Ginger, Max Jr, Terri, Tracey, Randy and Robin. Max passed away in October 1973. She then moved to Glasgow with Randy and Robin in 1980, and drove school bus for the Glasgow school district until a minor stroke in 1998 ended her driving career. She met Pete McNabb in 1985, and they... Full story
Services will be held for Richard “Dick” Rohde on Friday, June 9, at 2 p.m., at Glasgow Evangelical Church. Burial will follow. He passed away Dec. 14, 2016, at the age of 89 in Glasgow.... Full story
Virginia W. (Smith) Plouffe, age 94, of Wolf Point, Mont., passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2017, at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow, Mont. She was born Aug. 21, 1922, 54 miles north of Malta on the family homestead. She was the youngest of 10 children born to Lee M. and Loretta (Williams) Smith. She attended school in Lowrane and Loring, then graduated from Malta High School and later in life attended some classes in Bozeman. She married John H. Plouffe on June 12, 1942, in Malta.... Full story
Tasha Marie Rush, age 25, died in Great Falls, Mont. Cremation has taken place. The O'Connor Funeral Home in Great Falls assisted in the arrangements. She will be buried with her grandmother in the Havre Cemetery. She was born in Havre, Mont., on Aug. 7, 1991, the daughter of Cindy (Roberts) Stidham. At age 3, she went to live with her grandparents, John and Joyce Roberts. On Aug. 6, 2010, she married Travis Rush. They had three children together. She was preceded in death by her grandparents,... Full story
Services will be held for Richard “Dick” Rohde on Friday, June 9, at 2 p.m., at Glasgow Evangelical Church. Burial will follow. He passed away Dec. 14, 2016, at the age of 89 in Glasgow.... Full story
Timothy Michael Young passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2017, of natural causes while camping at Zortman, Mont. He was born on June 13, 1983, in Albuquerque, N.M., to Terry E. Young and Debra (Stenswick) Young. He was a graduate of the Glasgow High School class of 2002. He was perhaps best known for his sense of humor, hilarious phrases and ability to make anyone in the world laugh until tears filled their eyes. He lit up a room when he entered with his infectious laugh and booming personality. He... Full story
Bernard Thomas "Bunky" Sullivan Jr., 84, died Saturday, May 20, 2017, at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow, Mont., following an extended illness. He was actively involved in St. Raphael's Catholic Church, where his memorial services will be celebrated at a later date in June. He was born Sept. 16, 1932, in Great Falls, the son of Bernard and Elsie Mae (Illman) Sullivan. At age 3, he and his parents moved to Glasgow, where his mother's family had homesteaded just northeast of the presen... Full story
Denise Lucy Fuhrmann, 75, passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2017, from complications after suffering brain seizures at St. Vincent Medical Center in Billings. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 25, at 2 p.m. at the Assembly of God Church in Glasgow, with Pastor Herb Sand officiating, followed by burial at the Highland Cemetery in Glasgow. She was born on Nov. 7, 1941, in Glasgow, Mont., to Joseph Birkoski and Jennie Sobolewski. She worked for many years in the health care field, first as... Full story
On Tuesday, May 2, 2017, Leone Durocher Rasmussen passed away peacefully in her sleep in Broomfield, Colo. Her 97 years on earth has had a huge impact on all of those who she leaves behind. She now joins all of those in heaven who preceded her and now welcome her home. As per her wishes, Leone's ashes will be buried with her beloved Alvin in Columbia Falls, Mont., at a time to be determined. She was born in Malta, Mont., on May 29, 1920. There, she met and married Alvin Rasmussen on July 3, 1940... Full story
Casper Martin "Cap" Czyzeski was born Oct. 28, 1930, in Glasgow, Mont., to parents Peter and Victoria Czyzeski. He grew up in the Glasgow area and lived there until age 56. He married Patsy Jennings in 1949, and together they raised five children. He owned and operated a residential and commercial contracting business, Cap's Painting, starting at the Opheim Air Force Base, and later to the Glasgow Air Force Base, as the base was being developed in the 60s. He was dubbed in the community of... Full story
Judith (Stuart) Mazzuca was born in Havre, Mont., on Sept. 4, 1932, and died in Omaha, Neb., on Friday, May 19, 2017. Visitation begins Thursday, May 25, at 4 p.m. at John A. Gentleman Mortuaries, 72nd Street Chapel, Omaha, Neb., with a Wake Service at 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, May 26, at 10 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church in Omaha. Interment will be in the Omaha National Cemetery on Saturday, May 27, at 11 a.m. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joyce and A... Full story
