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Serving Proudly As The Voice Of Valley County Since 1913
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Richard Franklin Damstrom passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023, at the age of 88. He died peacefully with his loving wife Lois by his side. A memorial service will be at St Paul Lutheran Church in Missoula, Mont., at 1 p.m., Thursday July 20, with a reception to follow. The eldest son of Richard T. and Sarah Damstrom, Richard was born in Lyford, Texas, on Nov. 24, 1934. He grew up with his brothers, Walden and Clifford, on the family farm just outside of Lyford. As a teenager he worked on farms... Full story
Ann Frances Quam-Haakenson, 78, died peacefully on Saturday, March 18, 2022, at hospice in Everett, Wash. Born Dec. 31, 1943, to Clifford and Kathryn Quam in Sioux Falls, S.D, Ann grew up in Frazer, Mont., where her parents had moved following WWII. Her father was in business with her grandfather in Frazer at Lien and Quam hardware. Her grandparents were Martin and Francis Lien, long-time residents of Frazer. Elementary and High School were in Frazer. She was at the top of her class and active in band, choir and cheerleading. She studied piano... Full story
Cheryl Kay Melikian passed away Monday, May 15, 2023, in Apache Junction, Ariz. A celebration of her life will be held Friday, June 30, at 11 a.m. at the First Lutheran Church, Glasgow, Mont., with Pastor Scott Kiehn officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery in Glasgow.... Full story
Donald Gene Pliley, of Glasgow, Mont.,, passed away at his home, on Thursday, June 22, 2023, after a long battle with cancer. Don was 90 years old, born Nov. 7, 1932, in Oklahoma City, Okla. Don's family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 28, from 5 to 7 p.m., at Bell Mortuary in Glasgow. A funeral will be held on Thursday, June 29, at 11 a.m., at Glasgow Evangelical Church. There will be a graveside service at Highland Cemetery in Glasgow with a luncheon afterwards at the Glasgow... Full story
Sharon Lynnette Wigness Thompson passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023, in Glasgow, Mont. Sharon’s family will receive friends on Sunday, July 2, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Bell Mortuary, Glasgow. Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Monday, July 3, at the First Lutheran Church with Pastor Scott Kiehn officiating. A luncheon will follow the funeral services and burial will follow the luncheon. She was born on May 31, 1932, to Charlotte and Porter Wigness and raised in Fortuna, N.D. Sharon was the oldest... Full story
Sandra Bartlett, 82, of St. Marie, Mont., passed away Monday, June 5, 2023. A graveside service will be held Saturday, July 8, 2 p.m., at the Daniels County Cemetery with Pastor Charles Kelly officiating.... Full story
JoAnn Helen Pliley, of Glasgow, Mont., passed away at Valley View Nursing Home, in Glasgow, on Monday, June 27, 2023. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 29, at 11 a.m. at Glasgow Evangelical Church with Pastor Seth Runner officiating, burial will follow in Highland Cemetery. There will be a luncheon at the Glasgow Evangelical Church following the burial. A full obituary will be printed in the Wednesday, July 5, issue of the Glasgow Courier.... Full story
The hardest working man we know went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. The family invites you to a Celebration of Life on Saturday, June 24, at 2 p.m., at the VFW in Glasgow, Mont. A luncheon will follow. Alvin Ernest Austin "Ernie" was born on July 7, 1934, to Alvin and Laura Austin in Helena, Mont. Ernie grew up in Conrad and helped his father during the war. He took every Wednesday off school to help butcher hogs at the meat packing plant. Then the family moved to Augusta, Mont.,... Full story
Cheryl Kay (Dahl) Melikian, 66, of Apache Junction, Ariz., passed away peacefully at her home with her loving husband, George, by her side. Services will be held at 11 a.m., June 30, at the First Lutheran Church in Glasgow Mont., with Pastor Scott Kiehn officiating followed by inurnment at Highland Cemetery. A celebration of life and luncheon will be held at the VFW Post #3107 in Glasgow at 1 p.m. A special thanks to Bell Mortuary for all their assistance, as well as the VFW Post #3107 in... Full story
Big John B. Nesbitt, 66, of Wolf Point, Mont., was a one-of-a-kind man, who touched more people's lives wherever he went, passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2023. A celebration of his life will be held at 4 p.m., Saturday, June 24, at the Glasgow Elks, followed by one last turn around town and a reception back at the Elks starting at 5:30 p.m. John was a man who enjoyed the simple things in life, he valued his friends and family and you never had to wonder where you stood with him. John did many... Full story
Our dear, dear father, George "Bud" Knudson passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow, Mont. Services are being planned for later this summer. Dad was born May 21, 1928, to George and Margaret Knudson on their homestead south of Saco, Mont. He graduated from Saco High School in 1947. When Dad started school he didn't know his name was George, as he was always called Buddy since his dad's name was George. He was known by his nickname Bud in the Saco... Full story
Robert "Bob" Cecil Rhodes, age 89, of Glasgow, Mont., passed away at the Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow, Mont., on Friday, June 16, 2023, after suffering a stroke. A memorial service will be held for Bob Rhodes at 1 p.m., Saturday, June 24, at Bell Mortuary, Glasgow, with a reception to follow. Bob was born on Nov. 1, 1933, to Allen Mayben and Bessie (Reed) Rhodes at the family home near Worland, Wyo. He joined sisters, Grace and Frances, and brother Allen. Little brother, Tom, came... Full story
Glenn A. Miller, age 90, of Glasgow, Mont., passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2023. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m., Wednesday, June 21, at Bell Mortuary, Glasgow, with Pastor John Vallie officiating. Burial with military honors will take place in Highland Cemetery, followed by a reception at the VFW Post #3107.... Full story
A Celebration of Life will be held 1 p.m., Saturday, June 24, for Mary Jane Rhodes at Bell Mortuary, Glasgow, Mont., with Pastor Scott Kiehn officiating. Services will be in conjunction with those of her husband Robert Rhodes.... Full story
Eldon Richard Lee, 71 of Glasgow, Mont., passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2023, after a long battle with a terminal illness. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, June 26, at First Lutheran Church in Glasgow, with Pastor Scott Kiehn officiating. Burial will take place in Highland Cemetery, Glasgow. Eldon was born in Plentywood, Mont., on Nov. 6, 1951, to Reubin and Norma (Glover) Lee. When he was a young boy, his family moved to Glasgow: the town that Eldon called home for the... Full story
Theron A. Risa, 98, of Opheim, Mont., passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023, at Valley View Home in Glasgow, Mont. Family receives friends is being planned for Friday, June 30, at Bell Mortuary, Glasgow, 5 to 7 p.m. A memorial service will be Saturday, July 1, at 1 p.m. at the Opheim Community Church in Opheim, with a reception to follow. Condolences may be left for the family at bellmortuarymontana.com.... Full story
Ann Frances Quam-Haakenson, 78, died peacefully on March 18, 2022, at hospice in Everett, Wash. A celebration of her life and interment of ashes will be Tuesday, June 27, 3 p.m., at Sunset Rest Cemetery north of Frazer, Mont.... Full story
Paul John Aune, husband to Penelope "Penny" and father to Steven, Danny, Larry, and Todd, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2023. Paul was born on April 1, 1935, in Hendricks, Minn. A service of remembrance will be held at the First Lutheran Church in Glasgow, Mont., on Friday, June 16, at 11 a.m. Lunch will be served following the service. Paul and Penny would have been married 69 years this August and their love story is one of fun, laughter, tears, struggle, and partnership. Along with an... Full story
Glenn A. Miller, 90, of Glasgow, Mont., passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at his home. Funeral services will be held on June 21, 10 a.m. at Bell Mortuary, Glasgow, Mont., with Pastor John Valle officiating with internment following at Highland Cemetery. A luncheon will follow at the VFW in Glasgow. Glenn was born Sept. 5, 1932, in Daniels County to Martin and Bertha (Hansen) Miller. Glenn started his education in Glasgow, transferring to Columbia Falls, Mont., where he graduated high school... Full story
Jack Crawford died on Monday, June 5, 2023, in Vancouver, Wash., from complications of pancreatitis. He was 76 years old. Jack was born Oct. 26, 1946, in Brownsville, Tenn., the first child of Hazel and Ed Crawford. In 1947 the family moved to Glasgow, Mont., where Jack spent his school years, graduating with honors from Glasgow High School in 1964. He completed his education at the University of Montana and Willamette University in Oregon. In May of 1969 he was inducted into the Army, serving... Full story
Mary Jane (Davis) Rhodes, age 85 of Glasgow, Mont., passed away at Valley View Home, in Glasgow, on Sunday, June 10, 2023. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, June 24, at Bell Mortuary, Glasgow, with a reception to follow. Mary Jane was born Feb. 21, 1938, to Claude and Olive (Smith) Davis in Greybull, Wyo. She was loved by big sister Charlotte and big brother William "Bill." She graduated from high school in Basin, Wyo., and attended college in Powell, Wyo. She met Robert... Full story
Sandra Lillian (Leibrand) Bartlett, 82, passed away Monday, June 5, 2023. A celebration of Sandra's life will be held at a later date. Sandra was born April 4, 1941, to Martin and Florence Leibrand in Swan River, Manitoba, Canada. The family immigrated to Scobey, Mont., where Sandra grew up. She was the youngest of six children. On Nov. 28, 1959, she married Clarence (Bob) Bartlett in Glasgow, Mont., where they met as Bob served in the U.S.A.F. at Glasgow Air Force Base. They remained married, 6... Full story
John B. Nesbitt, 66, of Wolf Point, Mont., passed away Thursday, June 8, 2023, in Wolf Point. Services are pending for later this month and a full obituary will follow soon. Condolences may be left for the family at bellmortuarymontana.com.... Full story
Kareen Kay Nicol, 73, died peacefully 5th October, 2022, surrounded by loved ones. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 17, 10:30 a.m., at the Glasgow Evangelical Church.... Full story
W. Harvey Fast, 92, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, at Valley View Home in Glasgow, Mont. Harvey was a lifelong member of the Lustre Community. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 17, at the Lustre MB Church and a luncheon will follow the services. Condolences may be left for the family at bellmorutarymontana.com.... Full story
