Obituaries

Anthony "Dean" Jehowski

Anthony "Dean" Jehowski

Nov 13, 2024

Anthony "Dean" Jehowski, 90, passed away on November 13, 2024, in Bozeman, Montana.

How do you capture 90 years of a joyous life in a couple paragraphs? Dean passed suddenly on November 13, 2024, leaving his indelible mark on all those lives he touched and with a full heart from all those who touched him. Born and raised in Pompeys’ Pillar...

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...

Alan "Scott" K. Bristol, Jr.

Alan "Scott" K. Bristol, Jr.

Jul 8, 2025

Alan "Scott" K. Bristol, Jr., age 81, formerly of Livingston and more recently of Boise, ID, passed away on July 8, 2025.

No services are planned at this time.

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Dorothy (Tecca) Moore

Dorothy (Tecca) Moore

Jun 30, 2025

Dorothy was born and raised in Livingston, Montana, alongside her father Alfred (“Al”), mother Lucy, and brother John Tecca. She attended Park High School, where she played the clarinet in the band, loved dancing, and proudly served as a majorette in the school’s marching band. During these years, she also worked at the local movie theater and, after graduating, began...

Howard J. Olson

Howard J. Olson

Jun 28, 2025

In the arms of angels, Howard James Olson, left this world late in the evening, Saturday, June 28th, 2025. His battle with heart disease and COPD was finally over.

Howard was born on March 28th. 1950, in Livingston, Montana to Bobbie and Roy Olson joining his brother Gary and later adding younger brother Dan. His father Roy had the first home...

Theodore "Ted" Watson

Theodore "Ted" Watson

Jun 26, 2025

Theodore (Ted) Jeffrey Watson sadly passed early Thursday morning, June 26, 2025, at his home in Livingston after a short battle with an aggressive cancer and later stage Alzheimers.

Ted was born on May 8,1939, in Detroit, Michigan to Theodore Jewett Watson and Gertude (Grace) Diane (Nichols) Watson. After his mother’s death when he was 7 and his father’s remarriage, he...

Linda Kay Martin

Linda Kay Martin

Jun 24, 2025

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Linda Kay Miner, age 62, passed away with her daughter, Onikalin, alongside her near Chico Hot Springs, on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 in Pray, Montana.

From the time she was born July 3, 1962, in Bozeman, Montana to her death, she was surrounded by people that loved and appreciated her. Linda was a shining light in the lives of all who...

Onika Miner

Onika Miner

Jun 24, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announced the departure of our beloved Onikalin Mitzutaki Miner, who passed away June 24, 2025, at the age of 36. She was born on March 28, 1989, in Torrance, California.

From the time she was born Onika, the first grandchild and niece stole our hearts with her smile and unconditional love. She enjoyed exploring her handheld controller...

Steven Karl Carrigan

Steven Karl Carrigan

Jun 22, 2025

Steve has joined his beloved dog, Polar, across the Rainbow Bridge. He grew up in the hunt country of Chester County Pennsylvania where he learned from and worked with the world’s leading horsemen. He was a beautiful rider. He is survived by his parents Richard and Charlotte Carrigan, his wife Drew Carrigan, a large extended family and many dear friends.

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Dian E. Funk

Dian E. Funk

Jun 15, 2025

Dian E. Hodges Funk passed away at the age of 53 on June 15, 2025.

Dian was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho on September 28, 1971, to Melvin and Freda (Cleverly) Hodges. She grew up with her four brothers, Jed Abraham, Darren Van, Ned Leo and Byron Dean.

In November of 2007 Dian met Leslie L. Funk, the couple were married on...

Jean Landers

Jean Landers

Jun 12, 2025

Jean Landers passed away June 12, 2025, at the Platte County Legacy Home in Wheatland, Wy, having lived a long and full life, at age 97!

Jean Lay Landers was born May 2, 1928, in Oregon to Claude and Virginia Lay. The family moved to Dillon, MT in 1933. She graduated from Beaverhead County High School, attended University of Montana and...

Roxie L. Fredrickson

Roxie L. Fredrickson

Jun 9, 2025

Roxie L. Fredrickson, 74 of Wilsall, Montana, passed away on June 9, 2025.

No services are planned at this time.

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Cynthia G. Duncan

Cynthia G. Duncan

Jun 8, 2025

Livingston resident, Cynthia G. Duncan, died Sunday, June 8, 2025, at her home. She was 65 years old.

There are no services planned at this time.

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Earlyn M. (Knox) Sherwood

Earlyn M. (Knox) Sherwood

Jun 7, 2025

Livingston resident, Earlyn M. (Knox) Sherwood, passed away Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Livingston HealthCare.  She was 67 years old.

Private services will be held.  

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James "Corky" L. Anderson

James "Corky" L. Anderson

Jun 6, 2025

James "Corky" Anderson, of Livingston, died Friday, June 6, 2025 at his home.  He was 69 years of age.

No services are planned at this time.

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