Obituaries

Daniel  Lyle McLean

Daniel Lyle McLean

Apr 6, 2020

Dan L. McLean was born on April 3, 1948, in Great Falls, MT. He was the son of Johnnie and Betty McLean. He received his education in Brady, MT, and was a graduate of the Brady High School Class of 1966. Dan served in the Montana Air National for 6 years during his studies and received his Masters Degree with...

Fredrick A. Fred Huber

Fredrick A. Fred Huber

Apr 4, 2020

Fredrick A. "Fred" Huber, 88, of Gardiner, Montana, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2020. Cremation has taken place and a formal service will not be held at this time. Franzen-Davis Funeral Home and Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements.

Mark  Patrick Hennessey

Mark Patrick Hennessey

Mar 30, 2020

Mark Patrick Hennessey, age 67, of Wilsall, Montana, passed away of natural causes on Monday, March 30, 2020. Cremation has taken place; further details will be posted once available. Franzen-Davis Funeral Home and Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements.

William Ray Bill Whitmore

William Ray Bill Whitmore

Mar 28, 2020

William R. "Bill" Whitmore was born May 18, 1942 in Forsyth, MT, the son of Dorothy (Brown) Whitmore and Arthur Campbell. He was raised by his mother and grandmother until age 6 when he went to live with his aunt and uncle, Myrtle and Stewart Armstrong, on a ranch 10 miles outside of Meeteetse, WY. He attended school for grades...

Clarence Eagart Buddy Whitfill

Clarence Eagart Buddy Whitfill

Mar 24, 2020

Clarence E. "Buddy" Whitfill, Jr., age 68, of Livingston, Montana passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2020.Clarence E. Whitfill, Jr. (Buddy) was born in Champaign, Illinois on November 9, 1951 and passed away on March 24,2020 in Livingston, Montana.After traveling with his family in the Air Force, he graduated from St. John's Catholic High School in Ennis. He spent his...

John  James Bond

John James Bond

Mar 19, 2020

John James Bond, age 74, of Livingston, Montana formerly of Otis, Massachusetts has passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2020 at his sons home in Livingston. He was surrounded by the love of his wife, Monica; son and daughter-in-law, John and Silje and their children, Isabella and Remi. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held intimately as a family....

Larry  E. Stilley

Larry E. Stilley

Mar 15, 2020

Larry Edward Stilley, age 76, of Livingston, Montana passed away on March 15, 2020 at the University Hospital in Salt Lake City. Larry had a severe stroke that he had been struggling from and was transported to Salt Lake for medical care. Per his wishes a formal funeral will not be held.Larry was born on January 23, 1944 in Martinez,...

Neva  J. Connor

Neva J. Connor

Mar 15, 2020

Neva J. Connor, 90, of Bozeman, Montana, passed away of natural causes on Sunday, March 15, 2020. Neva was born on August 14, 1929 in Costa Mesa, California. Mom was raised in California where she met and married, Walter J. Connor, Jr. She is survived by her three children, Walter J. (Marsha) Connor, III; William P. Connor and James (Monica)...

Darlene  A. (Falk)  Weber

Darlene A. (Falk) Weber

Mar 14, 2020

Darlene Ann Weber, 84, of Paradise Valley, Montana, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2020. She was born on September 2, 1935 at Lake Chetek, Wisconsin. She married Hubert Weber on May 27, 1972 in Idaho Falls, Idaho. They spent the next 47 years together at their ranch in Livingston.Survivors include her husband, Hubie; daughter, Veronica Kokot and her husband...

Irene  E. (Lannen)  Clark

Irene E. (Lannen) Clark

Mar 13, 2020

Irene Elizabeth (Lannen) Clark, 77, of Livingston, MT passed away peacefully of natural causes on Friday, March 13, 2020. Irene was born to Earl and Betty (Robbins) Lannen On December 22, 1942 in Columbus, MT, the oldest of four children. During her early years the family lived on a ranch near Fishtail, MT; the family moved a bit before finally...

Donald  A. Bambach

Donald A. Bambach

Mar 11, 2020

Donald A. Bambach, 88, of Livingston, Montana passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at Frontier Assisted Living. Per Dons final wishes a formal funeral is not planned. Franzen-Davis Funeral Home and Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements.

Elizabeth  Jane Hoffmann

Elizabeth Jane Hoffmann

Mar 11, 2020

Longtime Deer Lodge resident, Elizabeth Jane (Betty) Newlon Hoffmann, died on March 11, 2020 in Bozeman, MT at the age of 96. Betty was born in Long Beach, CA on September 18, 1923. After the death of her father, Milo Newlon, she moved to Deer Lodge at the age of three with her mother, Anne, and brother, Jack.A proud descendent...

John  Bernard French

John Bernard French

Mar 9, 2020

John B. French, 91, of Helena, formerly of Livingston, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2020 in Helena. A Rosary will be held Thursday, March 12, 6:00 P.M. at Simple Cremation MT, 1414 Euclid Avenue, Helena in the Elk Plaza. Mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday, March 13, 12:00 P.M. at St. Marys Catholic Church in Livingston....

Ruth  Violet (Melin)  Conlin

Ruth Violet (Melin) Conlin

Mar 5, 2020

Ruth Violet (Melin) Conlin, 101, of Livingston, Montana, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 5, 2020 at the Diamond K Lodge. A funeral service in honor of Ruth will be held on Thursday, March 12th, at 11:00 A.M. at Franzen-Davis Funeral Home, visitation will begin one hour prior to the service. Burial will then take place at the Old Chico...

Irving Maxon Max Chase,  Jr.

Irving Maxon Max Chase, Jr.

Feb 26, 2020

Irving Maxon "Max" Chase, age 84, of currently residing in Bay City, TX who built, owned and operated Point of Rocks Guest Ranch passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2020. A graveside memorial is planned for Wednesday, March 11th at 1:00 P.M. at the Mountain View Cemetery in Livingston. Viewing will begin at NOON at Franzen-Davis Funeral Home and at...

Alice  M. Shepard

Alice M. Shepard

Feb 24, 2020

Alice M. Shepard, age 57, of Livingston, Montana passed away peacefully on February 24, 2020. Alice is formerly of Worden, MT. Per her wishes a formal funeral will not be held. Franzen-Davis Funeral Home and Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements.

Nell (Zipp)  Kardash

Nell (Zipp) Kardash

Feb 23, 2020

Nell Kardash, age 87, of Livingston, Montana, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 23, 2020. A memorial service in honor of Nell will be held on Sunday, March 15, 2020, 2:00 P.M. at the Franzen-Davis Funeral Home, 118 North 3rd Street Livingston. A reception will follow the service at the funeral home. Burial will be with her parents in Assumption...

Charles A. Chuck Dallas

Charles A. Chuck Dallas

Feb 21, 2020

Charles A. "Chuck" Dallas, 64, of Wilsall, Montana, and longtime member of the Ringling 5, has passed away on Friday, February 21, 2020 with the love of his family surrounding him. A celebration of life in honor of Chuck will be held on Friday, February 28, 1:00P.M. at the Shields Valley Elementary School gymnasium. Reception will follow at the school...

Barbara  Fletcher Hays

Barbara Fletcher Hays

Feb 19, 2020

Barbara F. Hays, 66, of Paradise Valley, Montana, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes at Livingston HealthCare on February 19, 2020, with her loving husband at her side.Barbara was born August 31, 1953, and grew up in University Park, MD. in a home that was filled with music, the arts, laughter, scouting, camping, a rich family life and love. Barbara...

Mary  Ellen (Quinn)  Irwin

Mary Ellen (Quinn) Irwin

Feb 17, 2020

Mary (Quinn) Irwin, 69, of Emigrant, Montana, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 17, 2020 with the love of her husband Simeon at her side. Cremation has taken place and private family remembrances will be held. Franzen-Davis Funeral Home and Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements.