Obituaries

Aug 24, 2022

James Donald “Peanut” Burgess, 80 of Livingston, Montana passed away suddenly at his home on August 24, 2022, in Livingston. He was born in Rock Hill, South Carolina on June 25, 1942, to Milton and Lillian Burgess. He attended school in Rock Hill and upon graduation, joined the United States Navy. Peanut enjoyed his brandy, gambling, fishing, cribbage, and...

Aug 20, 2022

Yvonne Kensey, 100, of Livingston, passed away Saturday, August 20, 2022. Service will be held back east at a later date. Franzen-Davis Funeral Home and Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements.

Aug 19, 2022

Alston Sparks Chase of Livingston, Montana, died August 19, 2022 at Spring Creek Inn, Bozeman, Montana, after a long illness.

Mr. Chase is survived by his wife of 58 years, Diana Ashforth Chase and two children, David Ashforth Godolphin and his wife Jill Marjorie Sandeen, of Concord, Massachusetts, and Thomas Sidney Godolphin and his wife Margaret Aitken...

Aug 12, 2022

Gary G. Fish, 81, of Paradise Valley, passed away on Friday, August 12, 2022.

Gary was born before World War 2 at the Lott Hospital in Livingston, Montana. He attended the local schools graduating from Park County High School, where he was student body President his senior year, in 1958. After graduation he entered the U.S. Air...

Aug 12, 2022

Tom Roth, 90, of Livingston, currently residing in Manhattan, passed on Friday, August 12, 2022, with the love of his life, Marilyn at his side.

A memorial funeral service in honor of Tom will be held on Saturday, August, 20th, at 11:00 A.M. at the Franzen-Davis Funeral Home. A reception will follow the service at the Livingston...

Aug 9, 2022

Alberta Bregar, 68, of Livingston, passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2022. Franzen-Davis Funeral Home and Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements.

Aug 9, 2022

Marie Adele (Desmarais) Venable passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at the age of 102, at Caslen Living Center in Livingston.  Marie was born April 17, 1920, to Eucher Joseph Desmarais and Adele Anna (Feyder) Desmarais.

Marie grew up in, and went to school in Billings, Montana but often came to Livingston to visit and stay with...

Aug 4, 2022

Guy Lamb, 82, of Livingston, passed away Thursday, August 4, 2022 with his wife Shirley at his side. Rest easy Guy. Franzen-Davis Funeral Home and Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements.

Aug 3, 2022

Russell Warren McPherson, 80, of Livingston, Montana, passed away Wednesday, August 03, 2022. Rest in Peace Russell. Franzen-Davis Funeral Home and Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements.

Aug 3, 2022

Sixty-three days shy of her 100th birthday, Shirley Muriel (Zuercher) Denesen passed away in

Livingston, MT on August 3, 2022. Wife to Richard Denesen, who preceded her in death in 1993, Shirley

was born October 5, 1922, in St Paul, MN. She married Dick in June of 1941. They raised four children

in...

Aug 3, 2022

James Gerald “Jerry” Testa, passed away in Livingston, MT Wednesday August 3, 2022.

Jerry was born in Tampa, Florida on October 31, 1944. He is the son of Ann and Carmine Testa. He was raised by his loving grandparents, Mary and Joseph Julian in Tampa, FL.

Jerry was drafted into the Army in 1967 and...

Aug 3, 2022

Phyllis McQuay, 96, of Livingston, passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2022. A complete obituary will follow. Franzen-Davis Funeral Home and Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements.

Jul 24, 2022

Mary Steffen peacefully passed away July 24, 2022, at her home in Vancouver WA surrounded by her family. She was born January 21, 1934, at her Grandmother’s home in White Sulphur Springs, MT. Dr. J. M. Wolfe and her Grandmother Merle McGrady played cards all night awaiting her arrival. She attended various country schools where her mother Phyllis Johnson...

Jul 20, 2022

Kathleen Ann Tappe, 72, of Livingston, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2022. A complete obituary is forthcoming. Franzen-Davis Funeral Home and Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements.

Jul 20, 2022

Dorothy S. Lucas, 85, of Wilsall, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2022.

Dorothy was born on December 19, 1936, at White Sulphur Springs, Montana. She was born the daughter of William Short and Elise (Winter) Short.  She attended Tip Top School at the Lucas Ranch until fourth grade, then to Ringling and White Sulphur Springs...

Jul 18, 2022

Thomas Duane Harmon, 67, of Cokedale Rd, Livingston, Montana, passed away Monday, July 18, 2022. A formal service is not planned at this time. A proud Veteran of the United States Army. Tom leaves behind his beloved wife Suni. Franzen-Davis Funeral Home and Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements.

Jul 16, 2022

Margaret "Mogie" Harrrison, 78, of Shield’s Valley, Livingston, Montana passed on Saturday, July 16, 2022. Margaret leaves behind her husband, Henry; her daughter, Susannah Harvey; and son, Henry Harrison. No formal service is planned at this time. Peace be with you Margaret.  Franzen-Davis Funeral Home and Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements.

Jul 14, 2022

David Rigler passed away July 13, 2022, at the age of 90, surrounded by his family. He was born to Dave and Ethel (Bassett) Rigler on May 26, 1932, at Chico. He attended Upper Mill Creek School and graduated from Park High School in 1950.

David married Rose Pierce on January 22, 1955. Alongside family,...

Jul 11, 2022

Robert L. “Bob” Frisbey, of Livingston, Montana, passed away unexpectedly Monday evening, July 11, 2022, after playing some of his favorite fiddle tunes at a private “gig” with his friends in the “Pretty Good String Band”.  He was 67.

Born in Port Hueneme, California on September 12, 1954, Bob was the oldest of five children of Marion...

Jul 9, 2022

Ella J. Little, 93, of Livingston, passed away Saturday, July 9, 2022. Franzen-Davis Funeral Home and Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements.