Obituaries

Thomas Caufield Goltz

Jul 28, 2023

Thomas Caufield Goltz, 68, died peacefully at his Livingston home on Friday, July 28, after a long illness.

Born in Japan to Dr. Neill F. Goltz, an ear nose and throat physician, and Deborah Donnelly Goltz, a classically trained pianist, Thomas was a proud North Dakotan by upbringing but became a citizen of the world, especially the...

Shirley Yvonne Payne

Jul 28, 2023

Shirley Yvonne Payne, 87, passed away July 28, 2023, in Bozeman, MT after a long battle with dementia.

Shirley was born January 19, 1936, in Livingston, MT to Delta Maude (Miller) Stiefel and Ira Stiefel. Shirley was proud of attending North Side School, now Yellowstone Gateway Museum, where she graduated from the 8th grade.

Shirley...

Walter L. Freund

Jul 22, 2023

Wally Freund was born on December 14, 1960, in Livingston, Montana to parents Keith and Bettie Freund. He grew up in Livingston and graduated from Park High School in 1979. Wally married his sweetheart Trish Forrest on December 22, 1984, at the Livingston Congregational Church. Wally and Trish were blessed with three sons: Andrew Forrest, Patrick Henry, and Michael...

Tedo Edrea Metesh

Jul 20, 2023

Tedo Edrea Metesh of Livingston, Montana died peacefully from natural causes while seated in her garden on Thursday, July 20, 2023.

She loved to spend time in her yard surrounded by flowers and listening to music in the company of friends and her kitty. How fitting that her final memory is from there.

Tedo perfected...

Jimmy L. Lester

Jul 20, 2023

Jim Lester, 74, left our world on July 20, 2023.  He was born in Lakota, Iowa, the oldest of four brothers. Jim spent his early years in Rochester, MN where he completed high school and became a steamfitter. Jim owned two successful plumbing and heating businesses, one in Rochester and one in McCall, ID. Jim was an avid, life-long...

Kim Perkins-Ortega

Jul 18, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our Beautiful, Fun, Crazy, Loving Kim Perkins Ortega on Tuesday July 18th, 2023.  She was our Mom, Gram, Sister, Aunt and Friend.  Kim was full of love and held her Family and Friends very close to her heart.

Kim leaves behind many Loved Ones.  Family and...

Irvin Joe Williamson

Jul 13, 2023

Irvin Williamson, 71, passed away at his home on July 13, 2023. Irvin was born on June 24, 1952, to Henry and Dorothy Williamson in Browning, Montana. Irvin spent his time working as a logger until moving to Livingston, Montana. Shortly after the move, Irvin married Marlis Williamson in August 1996. While in Livingston Irvin worked in the concrete...

David E Holmgren

Jul 12, 2023

David Holmgren, age 62, passed away on July 12, 2023.  David was a longtime resident of Montana, living in Clyde Park.  By trade he was a painter and a carpenter.  He was a great outdoorsman falling in love with the natural beauty and majestic scenery of Montana. We will all cherish our fond memories and our time spent with...

Linda Sue George

Jul 6, 2023

Linda Sue George of Livingston MT, passed away in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family on July 6, 2023, at the age of 62 years old.

Linda was born September 22nd in 1960, in Minot, ND to David D George and Marjorie Faye George.

Linda moved to Wilsall Mt in 1971. She...

Daniel Alfred Moilanen

Jun 30, 2023

A graveside service with full military honors will be held at a later date at the Montana State Veterans Cemetery - Fort Harrison in Helena, MT.

Shirley R. Kreiger

Jun 28, 2023

Shirley R. Kreiger, 74, passed away June 28, 2023, in Livingston, MT.  Shirley was born on February 19, 1949, in Big Timber, MT to Joseph and Yvonne “Jimmy” Collins.

Shirley married Edward Kreiger in St. Anthony’s Idaho on September 15, 1964. Shirley and Ed had four children, Deanna, Cheryl, Edward and Daniel.

Shirley worked for...

Rhonda Rae Birkeland

Jun 26, 2023

Rhonda R. Birkeland, 48. passed away on June 26, 2023.

No services are planned at this time.

Robert Hillecke

Jun 26, 2023

Robert Hillecke, 80, passed away June 26, 2023 in Livingston, MT.

No services are planned at this time.

Debbie Lou Gray

Jun 22, 2023

On June 22, 2023, Debbie L. Gray of Livingston, Montana  passed from this life.  She was surrounded by those who loved her most and will be missed dearly.

Happy Place

Alaska held a very special place in Debbie's heart, it was place that made her special smile larger.  Debbie loved living in Montana, it brought...

Laurie R Rowles

Jun 17, 2023

Laurie Rae Rowles was born October 6th, 1961, to Harold and Dorothy (Hough) Rowles in Livingston, MT.  She was the precious fourth daughter of Harold and Dorothy.  Laurie grew up in Livingston, playing with friends she met on the north side, and went to school throughout Livingston, then attended High School at Park High.

Laurie's early adulthood...

Anna Else Patterson

Jun 16, 2023

Anna Else Patterson, 88, of Livingston, MT passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on June 16, 2023.

Anna was born in Frankenthal, Germany on November 7, 1934, to Wilhelm and Anna Maria Burgard.  She had a difficult childhood, having to move to many places due to the war. When she was in her 20’s she worked...

Elva "Marlene" Martin

Jun 16, 2023

Elva "Marlene" Martin passed from this world. She was surrounded by people who loved her dearly. She will be missed.

The family is planning a private service.

Charles K Tobin

Jun 14, 2023

On the evening of June 14th, Chuck passed away surrounded by his family.

Chuck was born in Sequoia National Park in California on July 31, 1932. He joined a brother Jim and sister Joanne, the third child of Daniel and Erma Tobin. Chuck spent his young years with his family in many western national parks. As Chuck...

William "Billy" Lee Bentley

Jun 8, 2023

William “Billy” Lee Bentley, age 77, formally from Townsend, MT passed away Thursday, June 8, 2023, at Fort Harrison Hospital in Helena.

Billy moved to Park County with his parents at a young age. Bill was a graduate of Clyde Park High School.  He then joined the Army serving his country for several years including in Vietnam....

Catherine Lindenmuth

Jun 7, 2023

Catherine Lindenmuth of Pennsylvania passed away in Livingston, Montana on June 7, 2023.

In 2021, Catherine moved to Livingston to be with her sister and her family.  Until the end of her days, she was surrounded by those who loved her. She will be missed.

No services are planned at this time.