Obituaries

Helen Peterson

Helen Peterson

Jun 19, 2021

Helen Louise (Bellach) Peterson, beloved wife, sister, mother, grandmother, aunt, and teacher passed away following a difficult battle with Alzheimer's, on June 19, 2021, at the age of 83 to join her Heavenly Father. Helen Peterson was born to Edna and Edwin Bellach in Three Forks Montana on May 29, 1938. She grew up in the Three Forks community, with...

Miral  Duane Gamradt

Miral Duane Gamradt

Jun 18, 2021

Miral Gamradt June 1953 - June 2021Miral Gamradt passed away in June of 2021, at the age of 68, at his home in Livingston, MT. Miral was the youngest of three children, born on June 4th of 1953 in the town of Choteau, MT to the proud parents of Virgil and Lucille Gamradt. As kids, Miral and his older brother...

Earl  A. Schleicher

Earl A. Schleicher

Jun 14, 2021

Earl A. Schleicher, 90, passed away on June 14, 2021 following a long battle with dementia. Earl met the love of his life, Dorothy Werle at a dance 73 years ago. Except for his service in the Korean War, they never spent a day apart. Earl received a Bronze Star for his valor in Korea.Earl was a proud 50 plus...

Justin Fourhorn,  Jr

Justin Fourhorn, Jr

Jun 13, 2021

Justin Fourhorn, 69, of Livingston, passed away on Sunday, June 13, 2021. Franzen-Davis Funeral Home and Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements.

Gary  D. Perkins

Gary D. Perkins

Jun 9, 2021

Gary Perkins, 65, of Livingston, Montana, passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. A Celebration of Life was held Saturday, June 12th, at the Perkins home, attended by friends and family. Gary was born July 8, 1955, in Emmett, Idaho, the son of Gordon and Audrey Perkins. He worked as a lineman for many years. Gary...

Gail Rossi Anderson

Gail Rossi Anderson

Jun 8, 2021

 Gail Rossi Anderson of Fairview, Montana, formerly of Livingston, Montana died on June 8, 2021. She was 49 years old. 

Gail was born on February 11, 1972, to John Rossi and Mary Ann Kampe-Reynolds along with her paternal twin sister, Natalie, eldest was sister Lisa, in Belleville, New Jersey. Gail and family moved to Big Timber, Montana.  She had also lived...

Rose  Ann Schwartzer

Rose Ann Schwartzer

Jun 8, 2021

Rose Ann Schwartzer went home to the Lord on the night of June 8th, 2021, after a long illness.Rose Ann was born in David City, Nebraska, on Sept 5th, 1933, to Joe and Anna (Hein) Vanek. The family moved to Columbus, Nebraska, and that is where mom grew up. She attended St. Bonaventure grade school and graduated from the St....

Diesta Marie "Dee" Hager Johnson

Diesta Marie "Dee" Hager Johnson

Jun 7, 2021

Diesta Marie "Dee" Hager JohnsonJuly 31, 1970 - June 7, 2021"For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain" Phil 1:21The Lord peacefully called Dee home the morning of June 7, 2021, following a decade long battle with Huntington's Disease. Diesta was born to Rob and Peggy (Nebel) Hager on July 31, 1970. With a beautiful mane...

Gordon  R. Claytor

Gordon R. Claytor

Jun 6, 2021

Gordon Ray Claytor, 63, of Livingston, Montana passed away on June 6, 2021 at Pioneer Medical Center in Big Timber, Montana where he had been a well-cared for resident for the past two years due to declining health. Cremation has taken place at Franzen-Davis Crematory. An informal gathering of friends and family will take place in Livingston on June 23rd...

Daniel  Allen Krapf

Daniel Allen Krapf

Jun 5, 2021

Daniel A. Krapf. 74, of Gardiner, passed away on Saturday, June 5, 2021. Franzen-Davis Funeral Home and Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements.

Thomas Munro,  Jr.

Thomas Munro, Jr.

Jun 4, 2021

Thomas Munro, Jr., 92, of Livingston, passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021. A graveside memorial service in honor of Tom will be held, 10:00 am, at the Emigrant Cemetery on Saturday, June 12th, with veteran's honors presented by Park Post #23 American Legion. Reception will follow at the Emigrant Hall. Franzen-Davis Funeral Home and Crematory has been entrusted with...

John  Erling Kolstoe

John Erling Kolstoe

Jun 3, 2021

John E. Kolstoe, 90, of Livingston, passed away on Thursday, June 3, 2021. A service will be held Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at 11:30 A.M., at Franzen-Davis Funeral Home, 118 North 3rd St., Livingston. Burial will follow immediately after the service at Mountain View Cemetery. The Celebration of John's life will continue back at Franzen-Davis Funeral Home following the graveside....

Stanley  G. Todd

Stanley G. Todd

Jun 3, 2021

Stanley Glenn Todd Jr. died peacefully at home on June 3, 2021 after a long illness. Stan was born May 23, 1936 in Great Falls, MT to Stanley Glenn Todd and Elsie (Snyder) Todd. When he was nine months old, his father died in an accident, and he and his mother returned to Livingston.A 1954 graduate of Park High School,...

Alma  Louise Ammerman

Alma Louise Ammerman

Jun 3, 2021

Alma Louise Ammerman, 93, passed away Thursday evening, June 3, 2021, at Livingston HealthCare Hospital. Louise was the daughter of Harry Ammerman and Orna Brooks Ammerman. She was born July 11, 1927, in Livingston, and attended Livingston schools. Louise was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. She was a 70+ year member of Daughters of the Nile and...

Tatsuko Ogata

Tatsuko Ogata

Jun 1, 2021

Over Mother's Day weekend, Tatsuko Ogata was surrounded by three generations of family members, each of whom she had uniquely shaped. With her eyes gleaming in the morning sun, she radiated matriarchal elegance, as always. Three weeks later, that light flickered out, but its afterglow endures in the lives of those lucky enough to be touched by her grace: a...

Paul  Leslie Deyerle

Paul Leslie Deyerle

May 29, 2021

Paul L. Deyerle, 73, of Livingston, passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2021. Franzen-Davis Funeral Home and Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements.

Dale  A. Olson

Dale A. Olson

May 29, 2021

Montana & Wyoming mourn the loss of a husband, dad, brother, friend, true outdoors-man, and so much more as Dale A. Olson hung up his earthly spurs Saturday, May 29, 2021 at the age of 75 following a short illness with Covid19. Dale was born May 17, 1946 in Tracy, Minnesota to Leonard and Minnie (Lohrbach) Olson. He was the...

Gary  H. Zajic

Gary H. Zajic

May 29, 2021

Gary Zajic, 70, of Livingston, passed away Saturday, May 29, 2021. Franzen-Davis Funeral Home and Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements..

Marcella  E. Bernethy

Marcella E. Bernethy

May 24, 2021

Marcella Elizabeth Bernethy, Gardiner, Montana; formerly of Saginaw, Michigan. Loving mother and grandmother, passed away Monday, May 24, 2021. Age 96 years. Daughter of the late Julian and Elizabeth (Kretz) Liskow, Marcella was born August 27, 1924 in Saginaw, Michigan. She attended S.S. Peter and Paul School where she graduated in June of 1942. Ironically and of historical interest, the...

Jo  Ann Dixson

Jo Ann Dixson

May 24, 2021

Jo Ann Dixson, age 70, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 24th, 2021, in her home in Livingston, Montana. Jo was born November 29th, 1950 in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Harvey and Ruth Eckman. She graduated from Hillcrest High School in 1969 and obtained her cosmetology license through the International Institute of Hair Design in 1972, which enabled her...