Obituaries

Edward Robert Boucher

Edward Robert Boucher

Jun 5, 2026

In Loving Memory of Edward Robert Boucher

December 3, 1962 – June 5, 2026

Edward Robert Boucher, lovingly known as Ed, passed away on June 5, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, determination, kindness, and unwavering love for his family.

Ed was born on December 3, 1962, in Livingston, Montana, to Billy Boucher and Leona Miller (Maher). As the first son...

Lydia M. Kelley

Lydia M. Kelley

Jun 5, 2026

Lydia Mae (MacKenzie) Kelley, 80, passed away on June 5, 2026, after a life lived with unyielding determination to experience the world and share its beauty and glory with those she loved. She lived life head on, staring down hard days to savor the good ones.

Lydia was born on December 10, 1945, in Gladstone, MI, the daughter of Lydia Helen...

Bertha A. Roylance

Bertha A. Roylance

Jun 4, 2026

Bertha Amelia Roylance of Livingston passed away peacefully after a short illness on June 4, 2026. The Finnish concept of Sisu defined Bertha and her approach to life. She was a beloved mother, mother-in-law, grandmother and friend and her presence will be missed.

Bertha was born on July 28, 1934, in Fromberg, Montana to Reino and Etha Keto. She joined three...

Jesse L. Perry

Jesse L. Perry

May 31, 2026

Jesse LeRoy Perry was born on May 13, 1936, in Livingston, Montana, to Dick Chester Perry and Helen Eileen Borden Perry. He married the love of his life, Goldie Kamps, on May 29, 1960, in Livingston. After a long and well-lived life, Jesse passed away in Belgrade, Montana, on May 31, 2026, at the age of 90.

Jesse grew up in...

Todd Reid

Todd Reid

May 23, 2026

Todd Reid, 65, of Gardiner, MT, passed away on May 23, 2026.

Services will be held at a later date.

Franzen-Davis Funeral Home have been entrusted with the care of Todd and his family. To offer condolences please visit below.

Ula Joan Tyler

Ula Joan Tyler

May 22, 2026

Ula Joan Tyler (Heaps) was born in Livingston, Montana on December 4, 1935 and passed on May 22, 2026 in Alliance, Nebraska.Jo was the youngest of five children born to Chris and Josephine Heaps, all whom have preceded her to heaven. She was the nomad of the family and traveled a lot. She was the keeper of the family history...

Jonathan Lipe Foote

Jonathan Lipe Foote

May 22, 2026

A handsome cowboy rode into the herd with his well-worn felt hat, starched shirt, blue jeans and signature red bandana in his back pocket and cut his last cow on May 22, 2026. That was the passing of Jonathan Foote at his beloved ranch outside of Livingston, Montana.

Jon was born to Ray and Rosann (Lipe) Foote on May 30, 1935,...

Lawrence J. Platt

Lawrence J. Platt

May 16, 2026

Lawrence (Larry) John Platt (75) of Bozeman, MT passed away on May 16, 2026 at his residence in Bozeman Lodge in Bozeman, MT after struggling with Lewy Body Dementia and other illnesses. Larry was born in Southbury, CT on May 23, 1950 to Richard and Helen Platt and grew up on the family farm. He later purchased the family business,...

Harry E. Brink

Harry E. Brink

May 15, 2026

Harry Earl Brink was born July 7th, 1950 to Harry J, and Mary Lucille (Norwood) Brink in Covina California. Harry passed away on May 15th, 2026 with his wife, June, by his side.

Harry and June were married December 16th, 2008 spending eighteen years together.

Harry worked for the Ball Corporation in El Monte, California for 31 years. He most recently worked...

John Morrell

John Morrell

May 14, 2026

John H. Morrell, of Islamorada, FL and Livingston, MT, died in his sleep May 14, 2026. He was 76 years old.

John was born in St. Petersburg, FL, but grew up in Wheaton, IL. After graduating high school he joined the Army in 1968 and served in Vietnam. After serving, John attended the University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana where he completed Aviation...

Debbi Kostelecky

Debbi Kostelecky

May 14, 2026

Debbi Kostelecky of Wilsall, MT, passed away unexpectedly on May 14, 2026, with her husband by her side at Livingston Hospital.

Debbi is survived by her mother, Valentine Zindler; her husband Dennus Kostelecky; her children, Kim (Arron) Culbert, LaFawn Kostelecky, Wendy Kostelecky; her grandchildren, Tausha Culbert, Trey Culbert; brothers, Norbert (Debbi) Zindler, Terry (Steph) Zindler, Monte (Angie) Zindler; as well as...

Janiece Adams

Janiece Adams

May 10, 2026

Mabel Janiece Adams passed away peacefully in Livingston, MT on May 10, 2026, at the Livingston Rehab Center.

Janiece was brought into this world by Clayton and Marlene Orthman on January 22, 1955. Her parents raised her in Hysham, where she attended school and graduated from Hysham High School in 1973.

As a child she was active with her brother Ray and...

Ansel Luxford Jr.

Ansel Luxford Jr.

May 9, 2026

Ansel F. Luxford Jr., 82, of Emigrant, passed away in his home on May 9, 2026. 

The service, Luxford Legacy will be announced in the future.

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Heidi Johnson

Heidi Johnson

May 5, 2026

Heidi Johnson, age 80, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, daughter of Asta and Edwin Johnson and friend to many, passed away in Livingston, Montana in May 2026. 

Heidi was born in La Jolla, California after her father, Edwin “Gramps” Johnson returned from World War II. They soon moved to the San Francisco Bay area where Edwin ran his father’s coffee business. Heidi...

Joyce Rudolph

Joyce Rudolph

May 3, 2026

Joyce Elaine Rudolph, aged 88, longtime resident of Aurora, IL and Islamorada, FL, passed away peacefully at her home in Livingston, MT on May 3, 2026.

Joyce was born on February 15, 1938 in Aurora to Milton and Agnes Millhouse. She graduated from Rosary High School and worked for The Beacon News in her hometown before marrying and raising her family.

Joyce...

Margaret "Peg" Cox

Margaret "Peg" Cox

Apr 29, 2026

Peg (Margaret Lowther Davino) Cox12/07/1952 to 04/29/2026

As you can tell, I left this life and moved on. My parents, Fred and Lillian Lowther (deceased) of Thomaston, Ct., gave me a wonderful life.

I leave behind my loving and patient husband, Allan; my sister, Judy Layton; my brother, Dave (Hit me with your best shot) Lowther; my two sons, Allan Cox Jr....

Keith D. Springer

Keith D. Springer

Apr 28, 2026

Keith David Springer of Bozeman, MT, born October 28, 1980, passed away on April 28, 2026, at the age of 45 following a stroke.

He was born in Livingston, attended schools there, and graduated from Park High School in 1999. He went on to further his education in civil engineering technology at MSU Northern where he played 5 years of football...

Thomas Hurning

Thomas Hurning

Apr 25, 2026

Thomas Joseph Hurning, 77, of Livingston passed away at his home on April 25, 2026.

No services are planned at this time.

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Saundra Lee Lenneman

Saundra Lee Lenneman

Apr 22, 2026

Suandra Lee Lenneman, 84, of Livingston, MT, passed away on Aprill 22, 2026 at a local care facility. Cremation has been entrusted to Franzen Davis Funeral Home.

Kenneth "Larry" Ruggles

Kenneth "Larry" Ruggles

Apr 18, 2026

Kenneth “Larry” Ruggles, aged 89, longtime Livingston resident, passed away peacefully at his home on April 18, 2026.

Larry was born on August 17, 1936 in Harlowton, MT to Kenneth and Gladys (Clements) Ruggles. He graduated from Billings Senior High School, and served in the Naval Reserve CB Division from December 13, 1954 to December 12, 1962.

Larry was a devoted husband...