Obituaries

Ronald K. Decorah

Ronald K. Decorah

Aug 26, 2025

Ronald Kenneth Decorah, 84, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2025. Ron was born on July 23, 1941, in Tomah, Wisconsin. He grew up and attended school in Wittenberg, Wisconsin.

Ron joined the Army and served in the 82nd Airborne as a paratrooper from 1957 to 1962. Just before he was to head home, the Army decided they still needed him...

Mary Mack

Mary Mack

Aug 25, 2025

Livingston resident, Mary A. Mack, died Monday, August 25, 2025 at Livingston Health and Rehab.  She was 86 years of age.

There are no services planned at this time.

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Clarence Skillman

Clarence Skillman

Aug 24, 2025

Clarence Edward Skillman was born December 26, 1963, in the back of the car. Those that knew him know this was the only time he arrived early to anything. He was born to Ed and Neada Skillman, the most beautiful baby boy. Clarence was raised on the family ranch in Clyde Park Montana. He graduated from Clyde Park High School...

Donald L. Myers

Donald L. Myers

Aug 22, 2025

Don Myers of Gallatin Gateway, Montana moved on to his final home this August 22, 2025. He was 89 years old, almost to his 90th year.

Don was born on October 29, 1935, in Los Angeles, California to Dougel Allen Myers and Edna Louise Myers (King) – he was the ninth child of ten siblings. Don traveled a lot during his...

Casey T. Roe

Casey T. Roe

Aug 19, 2025

Livingston resident, Casey T. Roe, age 62, died Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at his home.

Casey took his life on Tuesday morning, and while we will never know why, it also ended his persistent health struggles. He leaves behind his wife Jan, their cat Puss, and dozens of heartbroken friends.

 Casey grew up in Great Falls, then joined the Navy where he...

James M. Taylor

James M. Taylor

Aug 15, 2025

James M. Taylor, 86, of Livingston, MT, passed away on August 15, 2025. Born at Livingston Park Hospital on October 29, 1938 to Jack and Doris Taylor. He attended Cowan School for 9 years and attended high school at Clyde Park High and graduated in 1957.

He was raised on the family ranch, a true cowboy. He grew up with a...

Peter Naclerio

Peter Naclerio

Aug 10, 2025

Peter Mario Naclerio “Pete” died at his home in Emigrant, Montana on August 10, 2025. He was 79 years old.

Pete was born on January 18, 1946 to Peter Francis and Marie (Schwarze) Naclerio, while they were vacationing in Springfield, Massachusetts. His birth was a complete surprise since his mother thought she had a tumor like her sister-in-law. After years of...

Regina Mae Martin

Regina Mae Martin

Aug 7, 2025

Livingston resident, Regina Mae Martin, died Thursday, August 7, 2025 at her home.  She was 82 years old.

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Callie A. Bossert

Callie A. Bossert

Aug 7, 2025

Livingston resident, Callie A. Bossert, died Thursday, August 7, 2025 at Livingston HealthCare.  She was 71 years old.

Per Callie's request, there are no services planned.

To leave a condolence, please visit below.   Franzen-Davis Funeral Home has been honored to care for Callie and her family. 

Merle E. Breeden

Merle E. Breeden

Aug 6, 2025

Merle Eugene Breeden, 92, Havre, MT died Aug. 6, 2025 in the Havre Care and Comfort nursing home. Merle was born July 17, 1933 at the family residence on South M Street in Livingston, MT to Elmer Ellsworth Breeden and Pearl (Miller) Breeden. He attended Livingston schools graduating from Park County High School in 1951 and again in 1952 when...

Bradley S. Mocniak

Bradley S. Mocniak

Aug 2, 2025

Bradley S. Mocniak, age 58, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes at his home in Livingston, Montana on Saturday August 2, 2025.

Brad was born on December 19, 1966, in Toledo, Ohio to Steve and Donna Mocniak. He was a 1985 graduate of Perrysburg High School. Following graduation, he proudly served his country in the US Navy. After being Honorably discharged...

John P. Hochmuht

John P. Hochmuht

Jul 31, 2025

John P. Hochmuht, age 99, of Livingston passed away at home on Thursday July 31, 2025 . Cremation has taken place and per his wishes his remains will be scattered in a place special to him.

John was born on March 5, 1926 at home in Livingston to Otto and Rosina (Roth) Hochmuht. John attended Muir Rural School and Bozeman High...

Carolyn L. Mann

Carolyn L. Mann

Jul 29, 2025

Carolyn L. Mann, of Livingston, passed away on July 29, 2025 at her home.  She was 86 years of age.

No services are planned at this time.

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Matthew M. Marquardt

Matthew M. Marquardt

Jul 27, 2025

Matthew Michael Marquardt, of Livingston, Montana, formerly of Michigan, passed away Sunday, July 27, 2025. He was 27 years old.

Matthew Michael was born on February 14, 1998, in South Lyon, Michigan to Deborah (Manson) and Michael Marquardt. He was a 2020 graduate of Northern Michigan University with a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management.

Matthew married Cambri (Ostola) Marquardt on June 25,...

Hank Leffingwell

Hank Leffingwell

Jul 19, 2025

Hank Leffingwell 83, of Wilsall, MT passed away on July 19, 2025, at the Bozeman Deaconess Hospital, following a short illness. He was surrounded by his loved ones.

Hank was born on February 5, 1942, in Livingston, MT, to parents George Leffingwell Sr. and Mary Bridgman Leffingwell. He grew up on the family ranch on Brackett Creek, 10 miles west of...

Lenore L. Close

Lenore L. Close

Jul 17, 2025

Lenore L. Close, longtime Emigrant resident, entered into her eternal rest on July 17th, 2025, at the age of 93 at Livingston HealthCare.

Lenore was born in St. Paul, MN on April 2, 1932, to Charles and Anna (Basta) Lindorfer. She spent her early years in White Bear Lake, MN attending grade school at St. Mary's Catholic School. She graduated from...

Donald T. Head

Donald T. Head

Jul 16, 2025

Donald T. Head, 92 passed away on July 16, 2025 in Eufaula, Oklahoma with his loving wife Faye by his side.

Donald was born on August 23, 1932 in Unicol, Tennessee to the late Hebert and Sarah Katherine (Bennett) Head. Donald was the youngest of seven children. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict being honorably discharged in...

Dick C. Perry Jr.

Dick C. Perry Jr.

Jul 15, 2025

Dick Chester Perry, Jr. ,90, of Livingston, MT, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2025, at BeeHive Homes in Belgrade, MT.

He was born February 13, 1935, in Livingston, MT, the son of Dick Chester Perry, Sr. & Helen Eilene (Borden) Perry. (This is what Dick wanted in his obituary.) However, he left behind his loving wife, Cara, and she says: After...

Franklin J. Rigler

Franklin J. Rigler

Jul 14, 2025

On July 14, 2025, Franklin Rigler, 82, passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by his family, looking out on the mountains he loved.

The only son of Frank Rigler and Mary (Ryan) Rigler, he was proud to claim that he was one of the last babies born at Chico Hot Springs Hospital. He particularly loved sharing that with waiters when...

Salim "Sal" M. Lalani

Salim "Sal" M. Lalani

Jul 13, 2025

Salim (Sal) M. Lalani passed away at home after a courageous battle and months of hospital stays and treatments for heart failure. He was born in Nairobi, Kenya, the fourth of six children. Growing up on the equator at nearly 6000 feet provided ample opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. It also offered opportunities to learn and engage with a multiracial...