All Obituaries

James Edward Stermitz of Gardiner, Montana died in his home in Cinnabar Basin on July 16, 2018 surrounded by his family on a beautiful Cinnabar summer night.  He was 78 years old. His love for his family and friends and the poetry and message of the Bible gave him peace. Jim is survived by his wife of 56 years, Lorayne; his children, Sharon (Llane) Carroll of Ekalaka, MT; Kara Stermitz of Livingston, MT; Rob (Stacy) Stermitz of Cinnabar Basin; and his 10 grandchildren:  Nathan,...

Duane Robert Beagle was found July 4, 2018 in his home in Gardiner, Montana, having died of natural causes.  His health had been declining in the previous months.  A quiet but friendly man, he was well-liked and respected by those who knew him. Duane was born November 11, 1939 in Sidney, Montana to Rupert and Guinevere (Hardy) Beagle.  He graduated from High School in Sidney, where he participated in track.  He enlisted in the Marines for 4 years, stationed in Camp...

After a long struggle with cancer, Carolynn K. Armbrust died peacefully at her home in the company of her son on July 1, 2018.  Funeral services will be held in the fall, Friday, October 5, at 11:00 a.m. at the Shane Center.   The youngest child of Herbert and Louise Luebke, Carolynn was born August 5, 1944 in Minot, North Dakota.  She grew up on the family farm in Sherwood, North Dakota and attended school in nearby Mohall, North Dakota.  Carolynn graduated from the...

Cheryl Lynn Adams passed away on June 15, 2018, and joined her birth father, Walter Adams, who died many years before her. She was born on June 24, 1960 in Livingston, Montana. After graduating from Park Senior High School in 1978, she moved to Michigan and earned an associate’s degree in business from Kalamazoo Valley Community College. While in Michigan, she worked as the Operations and Field Project Assistant and later as the Executive Assistant for Terra Contracting Services, an...

Doris Marie Johnson, 85, of Livingston, Montana passed away peacefully, on Friday, June 15th, 2018. Cremation has taken place and a gathering of friends and family will be announced. Arrangements are under the care of Franzen-Davis Funeral Home and Crematory in Livingston.

  Bernadine L. “Bernie” Gerfen, 97, of Livingston, Montana passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 7th, 2018. A private family burial will take place at Mountain View Cemetery. A memorial service will be held 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, June 23, at the Franzen-Davis Funeral Home, 118 North 3rd St., Livingston. A reception will follow the service at the Livingston- Park County Library in the Bev Steveson Meeting Room. Bernadine Lee Hunt was born on March 23, 1921, to Forest...

   On June 6th, 2018, the world lost a remarkable man, Arlington Bliss McCrum, Jr.    Bliss was born on June 2, 1932 to Arlington Bliss McCrum, Sr. and Madeline Broderick McCrum in Charleston, West Virginia. He died peacefully at home in Livingston after a long, courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease, surrounded by his loving family.    He graduated from Culver Academy in 1950 and from Princeton University in 1954, where he majored in History and had...

Raymond Sam Alt, 77, of Livingston, passed away on Monday, June 4th, 2018 at his home with his loving family at his side.   Raymond was born on October 18, 1940 in Livingston. He was the son of Roy and Ethel (Skillman) Alt, pioneers of the Livingston community. He received his education in Livingston and graduated from Park County High School class of 1961.   On August 2, 1964, Ray was united in marriage to Harriet Takenaka. Their marriage was blessed with a daughter, Reesa and...

Dorcean Steffeson, 90, currently residing in Lewistown, MT, formerly of Livingston passed away on Friday, May 25, 2018 at the Valle Vista Manor in Lewistown. Cremation has taken place and a memorial will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the care of Franzen-Davis Funeral Home and Crematory in Livingston.

Margaret Ruth “Margot” Kidder, 69, of Livingston, Montana. The actress and activist passed away on Sunday, May 13th, 2018. A service of remembrance will be held 2:00 P.M., on Thursday, May 31, at the Civic Center, 229 River Dr, Livingston. Memorials are preferred to the Stafford Animal Shelter, 3 Business Park Rd. Livingston, MT 59047. Arrangements are under the care of Franzen-Davis Funeral Home and Crematory in Livingston.