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Serving Proudly As The Voice Of Valley County Since 1913
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Robert "Jim" James Frueh passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020, in Glasgow, Mont. Cremation has taken place and a celebration of Jim's life will be held in the summer of 2021 at a date to be determined. Jim was born on Jan. 21, 1969, in Libby, Mont. At age 4½, he was adopted into the family of Ed and Marci Frueh. Jim became the eldest of six adopted children, Bobbi Jean, Tony, Ann, Beth, and Byron. Jim grew up in Glasgow and graduated from GHS as a proud Scottie in 1987.... Full story
Dorothy Mae (Sanderson) Johnson passed away of natural causes Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, at Sweet Memorial Home in Chinook, Mont., at the age of 83. Viewing will be Dec. 3, at Bell Mortuary in Glasgow from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Funeral services will be held Dec. 4 at 1 p.m. at the Hinsdale Lutheran Church with burial following at Hillview Cemetery. Dorothy was born to Clifford and Beatrice (Martinson) Sanderson on May 27, 1937, in Grafton, N.D. She was later joined by brothers Duane in 1940 and George... Full story
John "Jack" Delmar Lind, 72, of Malta, Mont., who retired from NorthWestern Energy (originally Montana Power Company), died at home on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020, after battling cancer for many years. A celebration of life will be planned at a later date in the summer of 2021. The funeral was shown online Wednesday, Dec. 2, at 2 p.m. MST. The funeral was viewed via Facebook and Wilderness Funeral Homes of Malta where condolences can also be posted. Due to the ongoing pandemic, regretfully, the... Full story
Henrich "Henry" H Ortmann passed away on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, two days before his 82nd birthday. Henry was born on Nov. 23, 1938, to Herman Ortmann and Elizabeth (Redekopp) Ortmann who came to the Lustre community as homesteaders. He attended Star school, 1 mile west of the family homestead, for eight years with perfect attendance. At age 14 Henry's father passed away and he took over the farm and all the duties that come along with it. He farmed with horses for the first few years until he... Full story
Phyllis (Moen) Sanguine, age 84 years, died suddenly due to a fourth, unexpected round of cancer, on Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020, in Kalispell, Mont. At her request, there will be no service; however, she knows her family will be raising a glass to her at the next Burrus/Moen Glasgow Memorial Day reunion. She is dearly missed by her many friends and her family. Phyllis was born to Chet and Eunice Moen on Sept. 22, 1936, in Glasgow, Mont. She graduated from Glasgow High School in 1954 and from the... Full story
Delores Marie Stroble Etchart died peacefully at home in Billings, Mont., on Friday, Nov. 13, 2020. She was 93 years old. Funeral services are delayed until Spring 2021, at which time a mass will be scheduled at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Billings, followed by a graveside ceremony in Glasgow, Mont. Delores was born and raised in northwest Minnesota's Red River Valley: the land of "Uff Da!" Her childhood was very happy, filled with family gatherings at her Swedish grandmother's... Full story
Charles "Chuck" Storkson, 83, of Gettysburg, S.D., passed away Friday, Nov. 13, 2020, at his home of natural causes. Charles "Chuck" George Storkson was born June 8, 1937, in Glasgow, Mont., to Clarence and Rachael (Beck) Storkson. He came to Gettysburg from Glasgow to visit his sister and her husband, who were stationed at the air base near Gettysburg. Chuck decided to stay and began working for Kunstle Farms. He met his wife of 61 years, Elaine "Dugger" Gross. Theirs was the first wedding... Full story
On Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, Marquita "Kita" Kay (Scott) Axtman, loving wife, daughter, mother, sister and friend passed away peacefully at home at the age of 64. Kita was always adamantly opposed to having a funeral service. Out of utmost respect to her, the family is honoring this request. Kita was born in Glasgow, Mont., on Nov. 15, 1956, to Wesley and Carol (Jensen) Scott. Kita was a graduate of Glasgow High School, the class of 1975. She spent many years working at the family store, Scott's... Full story
Dorothy Mae (Sanderson) Johnson passed away of natural causes Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, at Sweet Memorial Home in Chinook, Mont., at the age of 83. Viewing will be Thursday, Dec. 3, at Bell Mortuary in Glasgow, Mont., from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Funeral services will be held Friday, Dec. 4, at 1 p.m. at the Hinsdale Lutheran Church with burial to follow at Hillview Cemetery. A full obituary will follow. Memorials may be sent to the Whitewater Math Program, a Lutheran church of your choice, or to donor’s choice. Condolences may be left for the family a... Full story
John Kolstad, age 94, passed away from the Covid-19 virus at the Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital, in Glasgow, Mont., on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. Given the current situation with Covid-19 virus, a memorial service will be scheduled for later in 2021, probably in early summer. He was born on May 12, 1926, in Glasgow to parents Bernt and Caroline Kolstad. He attended grade school at the Tampico and Billingsley schools, and graduated from Glasgow High School. On Aug. 9, 1944, at 18 years of age, he... Full story
Doris Georgette (Hustad) Brandt, age 91, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great great-grandmother, friend, and neighbor went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, at Valley View Home in Glasgow, Mont. A Celebration of Life will be planned for the spring/summer of 2021. Doris was born Dec. 20, 1928 at the family home in Lustre, Mont., to Anton and Alma (Kjensrud) Hustad. She attended grade schools in Oswego, Mont., Square Deal, Mont., and Lustre. Doris... Full story
Larry Anderson, 75, of Glasgow, Mont. passed away Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020, at Valley View Home, in Glasgow, Mont. A memorial services with military honors is planned for Spring 2021, with burial to follow at the Harlowton Catholic Cemetery. Larry was born Feb. 5, 1945, at Hallock, Minn., to Olaf and Virginia (Docken) Anderson. He received his early education at Opheim Schools and graduated from Opheim High School, in Opheim, Mont., in 1963. He went on to attend Northern Montana College and gradu... Full story
Myra Lee (Pecora) Gundermann, age 67, of Larslan, Mont., passed away Friday, Nov. 13, 2020 in her home, surrounded by her family after a hard-fought battle with cancer. A memorial service will take place next summer. She was born May 26, 1953, in Belle Fourche, S.D., to David and Donna Pecora. She was the older sister to Marie "Mim," Marla and Casey. Myra grew up in Glasgow, Mont., and was a graduate of the class 1971. Myra married Jay Smith and to their union- Lee Renee and Dodi were born.... Full story
On Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, our dearly beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother, Marjorie Anne Pehrson Turner, age 96, passed away peacefully at Valley View Nursing Home, in Glasgow, Mont. Marjorie was born May 2, 1924, in Alamo, N.D., to John and Elva (Deal) Pehrson. She spent her early life growing up in Alamo, where she had many fond memories. When she was about 12 years old, with the Depression raging and the Fort Peck Dam under construction, her father moved... Full story
One of the advantages of reaching the ripe ol' age of 84 is the ability to tell the same stories over and over, with each retelling more fantastic and embellished than the last. One of the advantages* of being one of 12 offspring of said storyteller, is being the lucky recipient of these oft-repeated tales of glory. (DISCLAIMER: Stories that include an asterick (*), as relayed by Marlene, cannot be substantiated or unsubstantiated.) Marlene Charlotte (Seiler) Zinner was born on April 11, 1936,... Full story
Loris Erickson, 86, of Glasgow, Mont., passed away Monday, Nov. 9, 2020, at Valley View Home in Glasgow, Mont. No services are planned at this time. Condolences for the family may be left at bellmortuarymontana.com.... Full story
Marquita K. Axtman, 64, of Glasgow, Mont., passed away Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, at her home in Glasgow, Mont. No services are planned at this time. Condolences for the family may be left at bellmortuarymontana.com.... Full story
Bert Ellsworth Keough, 87, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020, at Valley View Home in Glasgow, Mont., of natural causes. A memorial service will be held 10 a.m., Friday, Nov. 13, 2020, at Bell Mortuary in Glasgow. Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery in Glasgow. Bert was born Dec. 22, 1932, in Glentana, Mont., to Clarence and Bernice (Stowell) Keough. He attended country schools in North Valley County through the eighth grade. He worked for the Ruffcorn Ranch for several years, and later... Full story
Marlys C. (McElvain) Mercer, 96, passed Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020. Services will be held next summer in Hinsdale, Mont. She was born June 21, 1924, in Hinsdale to Robert J. and Alice (Jones) McElvain. She was the oldest of four children. Upon graduating from Hinsdale High School in 1942 she went to Seattle, Wash., to work in the shipyards and for Boeing in the war effort. She was proud to be a Rosie the Riveter. While in Seattle, Marlys met George R. "Sam" Mercer. They were married in North... Full story
Bill Stuber, 68, of Opheim, Mont., passed away peacefully of natural causes on Monday, Oct. 26, 2020. Upon Bill’s request, there will be no funeral services. A memorial gathering will take place at a later date. Bill was born to Tim and Irene Stuber in Glasgow, Mont., Feb. 23, 1952. He was their anniversary present that year! Bill attended school in Opheim. He began his working career as a teenager. Bill started out learning automotive mechanic skills and went on to become a master plumber, working many years in construction in Wyoming, Colorad... Full story
Marlene C. Zinner, 82, formerly of Glasgow, Mont. passed away November 3, 2020 in Aurora, Colo. Services are being planned for Spring or Summer of 2021.... Full story
Doris Georgette (Hustad) Brandt, age 91, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great great-grandmother, friend, and neighbor went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, at Valley View Home in Glasgow, Mont. A viewing will be held 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12, at Bell Mortuary in Glasgow. You can leave or send cards at Bell Mortuary. A private family graveside service will be held Friday, Nov. 13, at Highland Cemetery with Pastor Tom Tripp... Full story
On Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, our dearly beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother, Marjorie Anne Pehrson Turner, age 96, passed away peacefully at Valley View Nursing Home, in Glasgow, Mont. Family will receive friends 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 13, at Bell Mortuary. Due to the Covid pandemic, a private family funeral service will be held on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020 at Bell Mortuary and burial will be in the Nashua Cemetery. A full obituary will be printed in the Nov.... Full story
Edward Earl Reddick, 91, of Glasgow, Mont., passed away Friday, Oct. 16, 2020, at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital, in Glasgow. Visitation was on Thursday, Oct. 29, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bell Mortuary in Glasgow. Graveside services were planned to follow at 2 p.m., at Highland Cemetery in Glasgow with Pastor Bonnie Novak officiating. A memorial service is planned for the spring. Ed was born on a farm south of Opheim, Mont., on Sept. 21, 1929, he was the third child of Harry and Florence... Full story
Wayne Waarvik Sr, 88, of Richland, Mont., passed away Monday, Oct. 26, 2020, of natural causes at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow, Mont. Public viewing was held Friday, Oct. 30, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 31 from 8 a.m. to noon. A private family service was held due to the current COVID circumstances. A memorial service and celebration of life will be held in the spring of 2021. Wayne was born in Lustre, Mont., on May 30, 1932, to Isak and Christine (Nelson) Waarvik,... Full story
