Obituaries

Dale  Gordon Swanson

Dale Gordon Swanson

Jun 6, 2020

Dale Gordon Swanson, Jr., 47, of Livingston, Montana, passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2020 due to injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. Franzen-Davis Funeral Home and Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements.

Joshua  Johnathan Merideth

Joshua Johnathan Merideth

Jun 6, 2020

Joshua Johnathan Merideth passed peacefully Saturday morning, June 6th after a courageous battle with cancer, at the age of 44.We will always miss his infectious smile and bright blue eyes.Josh was born March 25th 1976, in Livingston, Montana, the third child of Kenneth and Diana Merideth. Within the first month of life, Josh was blessed to move into a neighborhood...

Rudolf Walter Rudy Nelson

Rudolf Walter Rudy Nelson

May 29, 2020

The family of Rudolf W. "Rudy" Nelson announce his passing at the family home in Livingston on May 29, 2020. He was 85.Rudy was born on February 16, 1935 to Walter Rusch and Marguerite Michel in Bozeman. In 1942, John Leroy Nelson married Marguerite, and in 1945 he adopted Rudy into the Nelson family, whom were early pioneers of the...

John Olson

John Olson

May 28, 2020

Clarence John Olson passed away peacefully May 28, 2020, in Livingston, MT. Chief Petty Officer John Olson retired from the US Navy in 1992 after serving honorably for 22 years. John was a member of The American Legion Park Post 23 for 11 years. The fourth child of Clarence F. and MaryLee V. Olson (deceased), John has 7 siblings, Mike,...

John  F. Haworth

John F. Haworth

May 27, 2020

John F. Haworth, Jr., 93, of Livingston, Montana currently residing in California passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2020. A complete obituary is forthcoming. Franzen-Davis Funeral Home and Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements.

Walter  N. Kirn,  Jr.

Walter N. Kirn, Jr.

May 26, 2020

Walter Norris Kirn, Jr., 82, of Mcleod, Montana died in his home near the West Boulder River on May 26, 2020 after a battle of several months with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Walter was born on March 24, 19838 in Akron, Ohio, the son of Walter Norris Kirn and Helen (Nye) Kirn. Growing up, he discovered a passion for sports,...

Merle  A. (Klapmeier)  Abbott

Merle A. (Klapmeier) Abbott

May 23, 2020

Merle A. Abbott, 84, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2020 at the Livingston Hospital. She will be remembered by many who cared for her by her spunk and strong independence!She was born February 29, 1936, in Miles City, Montana, the daughter of Edward and Elma (Buethner) Klapmeier.Following graduation from Custer County High School in Miles City, she married the love...

Linda  Chambers Buettner

Linda Chambers Buettner

May 21, 2020

Linda Chambers Buettner passed away Thursday, May 21, 2020 at the Billings Clinic Hospital following recent illness, her son Chad was at her side. Linda was 69 years old.Linda was born in Livingston, Montana on April 26, 1951 to Robert Eddie "Bob" and Carol Lee (Cramm) Buettner, their first child. The family relocated to Hot Springs, Arkansas where her parents...

Peter Killorn,  Jr.

Peter Killorn, Jr.

May 16, 2020

Peter "Pete" Killorn, Jr, 93, of Livingston passed away of natural causes May 16, 2020. Peter was born in Livingston, MT in 1926 to Peter and Anna Killorn. He attended Park County schools before being inducted into the US Army in 1945. He served honorably as an Army heavy equipment operator in Japan until his discharge in 1946. Peter later...

John Charles Jack Heckles

John Charles Jack Heckles

May 14, 2020

John Charles "Jack" Heckles chafed under the restraints of gravity all his life. He sought out high places, scaled cliffs and climbed mountains, usually avoiding the trails. He flew hang gliders. He loved birds.He died May 14 in a fall from a cliff overlooking the Yellowstone River east of Livingston. Hed gone there alone to observe, from above, a golden...

Karen  Lynn (Peters)  Hannan

Karen Lynn (Peters) Hannan

May 13, 2020

Karen Lynn Hannan, age 71, of Livingston, MT passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at home surrounded by her loved ones after a hard-fought battle with gallbladder cancer.Karen was born on February 10, 1949 in Farmington, New Mexico to Doris and Pete Peters. She is preceded in death by her parents, and her sister Luana Wortman.Karen moved around a lot,...

Ascension Nieto Hernandez Blawatsky

Ascension Nieto Hernandez Blawatsky

May 12, 2020

Ascension "Sonia" Blawatsky, 92, formerly of Havre, passed away peacefully at Livingston HelathCare on May 12, 2020. A funeral mass at St. Judes Catholic Church will be held at a later date.Ascension Nieto-Hernandez was born in Madrid, Spain in 1928 to Santiago Nieto and Ascension Hernandez, the oldest of four siblings. After completing school, she worked in Madrid for the...

Patricia (Marman)  Branum

Patricia (Marman) Branum

May 12, 2020

Patricia (Marman) Tendeland Branum, age 84, of Livingston, Montana passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2020.Pat was born on July 28, 1935 in Glendive, Montana to Henry and Katherine (Serdotz) Marman. She was a graduate of the Dawson County Highschool.Pat will be remembered for living life on her terms. She was one of a kind, had no regrets and never...

Theodore  Lawrence Carter

Theodore Lawrence Carter

May 10, 2020

Theodore Lawrence "Ted" Carter, age 84, of Clyde Park, Montana passed away on Sunday, May 10th, 2020 at Highgate Senior Living in Bozeman after a short illness. Ted was born December 23, 1935 in Lovell, Wyoming to Ambert Lester and Orril Mae (Barr) Carter. The family moved to Livingston, Montana and Ted attended schools there graduating from Park County High...

Garry  Allen Cotant

Garry Allen Cotant

May 8, 2020

Garry Allen Cotant, age 80, of the Shields Valley passed away suddenly of a heart attack on Friday, May 8, 2020 at home with the love of his life, Sharyl at his side. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, May 14 at 1:00 P.M. at Sunset Hills Cemetery in Fairfield, MT, we will meet at the cemetery. Veterans...

Carolyn  Kay Shellenberg

Carolyn Kay Shellenberg

May 8, 2020

Carolyn Kay (Weamer) Shellenberg, 83, of Vancouver, Washington, formerly Livingston, Montana passed away on Friday, May 8, 2020 in Washington.A celebration of Carolyns life will be held Monday, July 6, 2020, 1:00 P.M. at Franzen Davis Funeral Home (118 N. 3rd Street), dessert reception will follow, and burial will be at Mountain View Cemetery in Big Timber. Masks are welcome,...

Peter  S. Norlander

Peter S. Norlander

Apr 30, 2020

Please join friends and family for an outdoor Gathering of Remembrance on Saturday, August 1st hosted at 263 Story Hill Rd, Bozeman, MT 59715. Plan to arrive between 9:00 and 11:00AM with photos or a written memory to share if possible. If you are unable to attend, please send your memories so that Nancy receives them by July 28th and...

William  Keith Kamrath

William Keith Kamrath

Apr 27, 2020

William Keith "Bill" Kamrath, age 76, of Livingston, Montana, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2020 from lung cancer with the love of his wife and daughter at his side. Bill is survived by his wife, Patty Kamrath; daughter, Kelly (Jeff) Sipes and their daughter, Chandler of Seattle, WA. A private family celebration of life will be held in the...

Katharine (Roe)  Cross

Katharine (Roe) Cross

Apr 23, 2020

Katharine Roe Cross, 68, of Wilsall, Montana passed away peacefully in her sleep April 23, 2020.Kathy was energetic, outgoing, engaging and fun. While often mischievous, she was dedicated to her many friends and family who grieve her loss to her 15-year brave battle with cancer. She was a positive fighter and made the best of it. In spite of it!Kathy...

Earl  Thomas Kramer

Earl Thomas Kramer

Apr 22, 2020

Earl Thomas Kramer, 88, went to be with his heavenly Father, on Wednesday April 22, 2020. He died in his home in Livingston.He leaves behind his daughter, Debbie; his son, Steve (Julie); and his dear friend and companion, Marilyn Burdick; grandchildren, Amy, Patrick, Sam and Martha; 6 great-grandchildren; and many friends.He is preceded in death by his wife Delores who...