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Jesse James Bryce Dodge, 19, of Glasgow, Montana passed away November 20, 2021 as a result of an automobile accident. Jesse was born September 26, 2002 in Overland Park, Kansas to Kristy Ayers-Saunders and Henry R. Dodge, Jr. As a single guy he loved fishing, helping people, working with animals and living life to its fullest. He is survived by his mother, Kristy Ayers-Saunders of St. Marie, Montana; father, Henry R. Dodge of North Carolina; brothers, Dawsen Dodge of North Dakota and JT Dodge...
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...
Darlene "Dar" Jane McNeilly passed away in Mandan, ND on Nov. 12, 2021 at the age of 84. Dar was born on January 11, 1937 in Sioux City, IA to parents Arthelia and Henry Hoeppner. She was the fifth of nine children and grew up on the farm in Iowa. Her favorite memory growing up on the farm was preparing meals and eating homegrown foods. In high school she enjoyed playing "half court" basketball. At a young age, Dar had two children Tim and Terri. She married John William McNeilly in Fort Dodge,...
Montana electric and telephone cooperatives lost one of their early progressive managers on Nov. 4 with the passing of Kenneth Berreth, at the age of 86, in Bismarck, N.D. Kenneth "Ken" H. Berreth was born in Linton on September 8, 1935, the son of Herman and Rhoda (Johnson) Berreth. At age nine, Ken moved with his family to their family farm south of Dawson. He attended schools in Dawson and graduated in 1953. From 1955 to 1957, he served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Texas. In August...
Jerilyn Sue Schmidt Reddig, 63, of Lustre, Montana went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, November 5, 2021, at the Billings Clinic of Billings, Montana. Jeri was born in Wolf Point, Montana on July 22, 1958 to Paul and Lila Schmidt. She joined four older sisters and they became known as the five J's. Jeri was active in her high school years, participating in choir, basketball, track and an award winning cheerleading squad and being the Salutatorian of her graduating class of 1976. After...
Michael "Mike" George Boston went to be with Jesus on Nov. 1, 2021, at the age of 64 after a year-long battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his beloved family at his home in Butte, MT. Mike Boston was born in Butte on Dec. 27, 1956. He was the second of four sons born to George and Mary Lu Boston. Mike attended school at Butte Central Catholic School where he played basketball. He was a very gifted athlete and was granted a full-ride basketball scholarship to Montana Tech, which he declined....
Each of us, will at one time in our lives, look upon a loved one who is in need and ask the same question, "We are willing to help, Lord, but what is needed?" It is true that we can seldom help those closest to us. Either we don't know what part of ourselves to give or, more often than not, the part we have to give is not wanted. And so, it is those we live with and should know the best that elude us. But we can still love them. We can love them completely without understanding. Michael Doran...
William "Bill" Leroy Dixon, one day short of his 71st birthday, passed away in Anaconda, Montana on November 4, 2021. Bill was born Nov. 5, 1950, to Leroy & Irene (Murray) Dixon. Bill graduated from Great Falls High in 1969. He drew the bison mascot for that school. One night on the town he met the love of his life, Carol Sergent. After a night of dancing a few wrong steps and a broken toe Bill and Carol were married July 12, 1975. Together they had three children: Albert, Leroy and Melinda....
Heather Lyn Chamberlain Moore was born on Nov. 22, 1972 in Wolf Point, Montana. She lived a very full life and touched many people. She took piano and voice lessons for years. Heather participated in FHA, Pep Club, Photo Club, Close-Up, Speech and Drama, Basketball, Softball and Soccer. Most importantly, she played piano and keyboard for Mr. Doug Trost in Swing Choir for all four years of high school. After High School, Heather attended Whitworth College in Spokane, Washington on an academic and...
Clifford "John/Johnny" Arthur Ramsbacher passed away peacefully on Oct. 29, 2021 at the age of 83 in Polson, Montana. Johnny was born to Frank and Honora Ramsbacher on Oct. 11, 1938, in Park Grove, Montana. He was the 9th of 11 children and is survived by one brother. Johnny graduated Glasgow High School in 1958 and married the love of his life, Darlene Brenden, in 1960. They were married for 59 years before Darlene's passing on February 3, 2020. They raised three boys in Fort Peck: Randy...
John Poling passed away Oct. 24 at St. John's Hansen Cottage under the loving care of the staff there. John was born to Delmer and Irene Poling May 30,1942. He was raised in Glasgow with siblings Carol, Neil and Dan, attending schools and graduating from high school there. John married Anita Wokal in 1963 and daughter Laurie was born to this union. He had many jobs in his young life and came to his true calling, flying airplanes, when he went to work for his father-in-law at Wokal Flying...
Michael "Mike" James, age 65, of Glasgow, Montana passed away surrounded by his family on Oct. 20, 2021. Mike was born July 8, 1956, in Denver, Colorado to Thomas and Mildred (Wilson) James. He joined one brother at home, Bill. He graduated from Eureka High School in 1975. Mike joined the United States Army, and was honorably discharged in 1979. After the Army he worked as a crane operator for his family's business. He met the love of his life, Terri, in 1985. They welcomed their first child...
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...
Richard "Rick" A. Birkoski passed away surrounded by the love of his family and friends on Wednesday, October 13, 2021. Rick was born to Phyllis and Edmund Birkoski and was one of four brothers. He went to school in Glasgow, Mont. and, upon graduating, continued his education at Wyoming Tech receiving his certificate for diesel mechanics. He returned back to Montana and while living in Hinsdale met his wife Linda Brookie and to them one son was born, they later divorced. Rick later met Kelly...
Donald Raymond Lebsack, 86, of Kimball, died at home on Saturday, October 16, 2021. Donald was born on August 6, 1935, in Greeley, Colorado, to Raymond and Bertha (Urich) Lebsack. He went to school in Galeton, CO, and married Joyce Marie Jensen on March 31, 1954. Donald worked as a farmer until 1969. Then he worked at Grand Junction Sales and Service, and later at Zerbe Brothers in Glasgow, MT. Donald moved to Kimball after retiring in 1999. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping, and was interested in antique tractors. Donald loved spending...
Jan Olson passed away on October 14, 2021, in Glasgow, Montana. Jan was born on May 2, 1932, to Stanley and Thelma Zinmer in Superior, Wisconsin. She is survived by her children, Spark Meller, Gary (Judy) Meller, Gwen (Frank) Zdancewiez, Chris (Mike) Crater; stepchildren, Ed Olson, Karen (Ted) Newton, Debbie (Russ) Smith, Roger Olson, Randy (Nancy) Olson; 28 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; brother, Stanley Zinmer, sister, Nellie (Gene) Loughren. She is proceeded in death by her husband,...
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...
Dallas Vern Johnson, 78, died peacefully on Wednesday, October 20, 2021. Dallas was born on February 10, 1943, in Sidney, MT to Gilman and Verna (lwen) Johnson. He attended elementary and high school in Glasgow, MT. In 1967 he received his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Montana State University Bozeman, and in 1988 received his Master of Education also from MSU. He worked as a lab technician for Veterinary Research in Bozeman, maintenance and jack-of-all-trades at Bridger Bowl Ski...
A lifelong Sheridan County resident, Donald Guenther passed quietly on Oct. 10. He was raised in the Dagmar area with his parents, Bert and Virgie (Chapman) Guenther and family. Donald attended the Roosevelt School and graduated from Grenora High School in 1942. After graduating, Donald was employed at various jobs including the ACME Coal Mine near Coalridge; building the REA electric lines; working at Sheridan County Soil Conservation; the Dagmar Farmers Union, and at Lake Electric owned by his sister, Dorothy, and her husband Clarence...
On the afternoon of October 11, 2021, Oren passed away at St Peter's Hospital in Helena, MT, due to complications of COVID-19. At the time of his passing, he was surrounded by his loving family. Oren was 60 years young. Oren was born in El Paso, Texas, to Larry and Susan Metzger on May 19, 1961. He spent his early childhood in Germany and later attended schools in Glasgow, MT and North Carolina. Growing up, Oren spent summers with his beloved Grandpa George and his cousins down south. He graduat...
Devon Marie Thompson passed away on Wednesday, October 13, 2021. Devon was born on September 27, 2000 in Glasgow, Montana to Brandi Thompson and Gerry Brabeck, joining her older sister Jordan. Shortly after her birth, they moved to Bozeman but eventually settled in Glasgow. In 2008 Brandi remarried to Adam Johnson, and Adam adopted Devon and Jordan in 2009. The family was blessed with the birth of Kenee Rae in 2010, and Devon adored and doted on her younger sister. Devon grew up in Glasgow,...
On Oct. 11, 2021, Beverly Ann Wetzel, 91, died peacefully at Saint Patrick's Hospital in Missoula, MT, with her loved ones by her side. She was born on Aug. 28,1930, in Circle, MT to Anfin Estrem and Beatha (Odness) Estrem. They later moved to Park Grove, MT and Bev loved her childhood there even though (as she put it) they were poor as church mice. It was a memorable time of her life, growing up with her siblings, full of mischief, laughter and life. She was the youngest of 7 children, Warren...
• A graveside service for Leah Rae Hensrud Tihista will be at 11 a.m. Oct. 23 at the Highland Cemetery in Glasgow. A gathering to follow at the Cottonwood Inn. In lieu of flowers she would be pleased if a donation was made in her name to any animal rescue organization. Bell Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements and condolences maybe left at bellmortuaryglasgow.com. • Graveside services with Military Honors for John Kolstad will take place at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 22 at Highland Cemetery. Bell Mortuary is assisting the fam...
Johnnie F. Bell, age 90, passed away at home with her daughter on Oct. 7, 2021 in Nampa, Idaho. Born April 2, 1931 in Groveton, Texas, she was the 11th child of James C. Spencer (October 19, 1886-February 15, 1966) and Emma Lou Hollis (June 3, 1892-July 4,1931). She was raised and schooled at the State Orphan's Home in Corsicana, TX from 1936 to 1948. She married Richard J. Allen in 1948 and was divorced in 1967. She was married to Gordon W. Leraas of Nashua, MT from 1967 and divorced 1976. She...
Kenneth Lorne Humphrey, 70, died Sept. 25, 2021, in Glasgow, Montana. "Kenny" as his family and friends called him was born Aug. 12, 1951. As a young boy, Ken's mother, Doris, called him Kenner-babe. In 1957, his father, Lorne, moved the family from South Dakota to Valley County. Ken was the youngest of three siblings (sister Bonnie and brother Jim who lives in Sun City, Arizona.), "GHS class of 59". As a young adult, Kenny was found flat track motorcycle racing with friends who called him...
