Local Obituaries for Families in Glasgow, Montana and surrouding areas

Oct 11, 2021

On October 11, 2021, Beverly Ann Wetzel, 91, died peacefully at Saint Patrick’s Hospital in Missoula, Montana with her loved ones by her side. She was born on August 28, 1930 in Circle, Montana to Anfin Estrem and Beatha (Odness) Estrem. They later moved to Park Grove, Montana and Bev loved her childhood there even though (as she put...

Oct 9, 2021

Linda C. Kindopp, 72, of Glasgow, Montana passed away in her sleep in the very early morning on Saturday, October 9, 2021 after several years of health issues and disability.

A family receives friends will be at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, October 14, 2021 at Bell Mortuary.  There will also be a family receives friends at 7:00 p.m.,...

Oct 8, 2021

William “Billy” Stockton, age 76, passed away in Glasgow, Montana on October 8, 2021.

Many friends say Billy was born 200 years too late. A consummate cowboy and rugged outdoorsman, he was legendary in his ability to live and survive under severe outdoor challenges. Even though he sometimes came across as a hardened, tough woodsman, he could...

Oct 7, 2021

Barbara Ann “Bobbie” Walker passed away peacefully at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow, Montana October 7, 2021, after a short illness.

Bobbie was born February 21, 1947 in San Francisco, California to Arnold and Carrie (Navarro) Walker.

She loved arts and crafts, spending time with her family and was Elvis Presley’s number one fan....

Oct 6, 2021

Jack L. Tryan, was born December 13, 1955, in Scobey Montana to Donald “Todd” and Sylvia (French) Tryan. Jack passed away on October 6, 2021, in Glasgow, Montana.

Jack was raised in Flaxville, Montana with siblings, Donnette Hardy, Cindy Marlenee, Wendy Danelson, Tully Tryan and Wade Tryan.  Jack graduated from Flaxville High School in 1975.

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Oct 2, 2021

Ruby Ione Eliason, 93, passed away October 2, 2021 at her Prairie Ridge home.

Ruby was born February 9, 1928 to Louis and Pearl Johnson. She grew up on the homestead north of Frazer with two sisters, Opal and Ruth.  The family later moved into Frazer where she graduated from high school and attended beauty school in...

Oct 1, 2021

Dewayne Thomas Ozark, 64, of Tampico, Montana passed away peacefully with his daughter, Ashley by his side on October 1, 2021, at St. Vincent’s in Billings, Montana.

Dewayne was born October 14, 1957, at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow, Montana. He was the eldest son of Cecil and Sharon (Riley) Ozark. He attended school in Nashua,...

Sep 30, 2021

Arden L. Grady, age 79, passed away in Glasgow, Montana at Valley View Home on September 30, 2021.

He was born May 21, 1942, to Philip and Florence (Downing) Grady. He attended Snake Creek School and graduated from Hinsdale High school. Arden served in the Army. He returned to Hinsdale in 1967.

Arden liked to...

Sep 25, 2021

Kenneth Lorne Humphrey, 70, died on September 25, 2021, in Glasgow, Montana.  “Kenny” as his family and friends called him was born August 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...

Sep 19, 2021

Annette “Sugar” Rae Bilger was born May 8, 1960 to Hattie Begs His Own.  She grew up and attended school in Wolf Point, Montana.  She met Robert Bilger and a few years later they got married and from this union they raised four children.

She worked for Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow, Montana for 32 years. ...

Sep 10, 2021

Donna Jean (Blanton) Glover passed away Friday, September 10, 2021 at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow, Montana. Donna was born September 7, 1946 to Jewell (Hall) and Earl Blanton. Her mother, Jewell, passed away when Donna was only five years old and her father asked her grandmother, Peggy Tackett, to raise her until she was grown enough. Donna...

Sep 9, 2021

Wayne Elmer Nybakken, age 88, of Glasgow, passed away at Valley View Home on September 9, 2021 after a long battle with cancer, with loving family at his side.

Wayne was born August 11, 1933, in Frazer, the first child to parents Elmer and Bernice (Johnson) Nybakken.  He was raised on the family farm north of Nashua...

Aug 31, 2021

The last of the old-time cowboys branded his last calf, saddled his horse and rode into heaven on August 31, 2021 at the age of 100 yrs.  Jack W. Nickels of Ft. Peck was born September 24, 1920 to Herman J Nickels and Lydia (Meyers) Nickels.  He was brought up in northern McCone County where he lived all his...

Aug 22, 2021

George Kolstad passed away Sunday, August 22, 2021 at the Community Nursing Home in Anaconda, Montana.

George was born February 7, 1928 at the Mimn place outside of Tampico, Montana to Ben and Caroline (Hess) Kolstad. He was one of six children born at home and delivered by their father.  His siblings are Sylvia Thomas, Betty Holden,...

Aug 22, 2021

Mary Joanna Shelton was born on March 29, 1937, the year the Ohio River set record high levels.  Lonnie and Ruby (Freals) Wren rowed to safety from Shawneetown, Illinois to a distant shore and highway where Ruby was rushed to Eldorado, Illinois.  There Joanna was born.  She was their only child.

A decade later her parents moved...

Aug 15, 2021

Terrance Lynn Fourstar, age 60, passed away Sunday, August 15, 2021 at Hi-Line Retirement Center in Malta, Montana.

Terry was born April 1, 1961 to Leslie and Freda (Redstone) Fourstar.  He had ten sisters and brothers that he enjoyed and his nieces and nephews could all share a story or laugh for things he has done or...

Aug 11, 2021

Leah Rae (Hensrud) Tihista passed away on August 11, 2021, in Richland, Washington due to complications from a stroke.  Known as “Lee-Ray” to family and friends she was born in Scobey, Montana in 1934.  Her parents Ephraim and Audrey Hensrud were farmers near Flaxville, Montana before moving to the boom town of Wheeler, Montana where Ephraim worked on the...

Aug 11, 2021

Melvin Cecil Larsen, 98, of Glasgow, Montana and Owensboro, Kentucky, departed this world with his daughter by his side at 11:37 a.m., Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at Wellington Parc Senior Living Center in Owensboro, Kentucky.

He was born November 25, 1922, in Glasgow, Montana to the late Nels and Cecilia (Damman) Larsen.

From a young...

Aug 7, 2021

Raymond Archie Padgett, age 94, died August 7, 2021, at Riverstone Hospice House in Billings, Montana surrounded by his three daughters, Renee Bulatowicz, Donita Cantrell, and Marcie Padgett, and his granddaughter, Donna Bulatowicz.

Ray was born in Avondale, Montana on January 13, 1927. He graduated from Opheim High School in January 1944 and enlisted in the Navy...

Aug 7, 2021

Ronald Lee Gilbertson, 75, of Glasgow, Montana passed away unexpectedly on August 7, 2021.

He was born in Glasgow, Montana on September 30, 1945, to Olaf and Ruth Gilbertson. He was the fourth of six children, including Deanna, Gordon, Leslie, Kristi, and Jeff. He grew up on what locals know as the North Bench.

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