Obituaries

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.

George  L. Pilgrim

George L. Pilgrim

Feb 14, 2020

George L. Pilgrim, 75, of Wilsall, Montana, passed away quietly at his home on Friday, February 14, 2020 after a 3- year journey with cancer.George was born on March 1, 1944, in Chicago to Frank and Lucille Pilgrim. His father made certain that George attended Catholic school for his entire education. George graduated from The Creighton University in Omaha in...

Kim Eyerly

Kim Eyerly

Feb 13, 2020

Kim Eyerly age 74 of Livingston passed away early Thursday morning, February 13th 2020 with his wife Marilyn at his side. He was born January 30, 1046 in Boise, Idaho.He moved to Livingston as a child, graduated from Park High, went on to college in Missoula. Kim was a kind, loving, compassionate, and caring man whose attitude was astonishing through...

Mariana Mendoza

Mariana Mendoza

Feb 12, 2020

Mariana Mendoza, 75, of Livingston, Montana passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2020. A Church Universal and Triumphant Transition Service will be held on Saturday, February 15, at the Franzen-Davis Chapel at 10:00 A.M. Franzen-Davis Funeral Home and Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements.

Nadine (McCarthy)  Young

Nadine (McCarthy) Young

Feb 11, 2020

Ruth "Nadine" Young, age 82, of Livingston, Montana passed on Tuesday, February 11th, 2020 at the Billings Clinic Hospital. Nadine was born on December 23rd, 1937 in Livingston, Montana. She was the first born to Andrew and Ruth Elizabeth (Walden) McCarthy. Nadine attended Park County High School where she participated in the Majorettes. Following school, she married the love of...

Harold Richard Rich Stevenson

Harold Richard Rich Stevenson

Feb 9, 2020

Harold 'Rich' Stevenson, 76, of Livingston, passed away on the evening of February 9th, 2020, after a long illness. Born in Crosby, North Dakota to Harold and Hazel Stevenson, he spent his childhood developing his love for hunting, fishing and cars in Billings, MT. Rich received his Bachelor's of Science Degree at Eastern Montana College and went on to earn...

Wendy Reeser-Young

Wendy Reeser-Young

Feb 9, 2020

Wendy was born on April 26, 1957 in Missoula, Montana to Ed and Joyce (Sanders) Reeser. She was raised in Thompson Falls, MT and attended high school there as well. Following her graduation, she began her family in Thompson Falls with the birth of her four children, Jolene, Amber, Kelly and Matthew. The family later relocated to Helena. Once the...

nee DePuy Betty Jo Smith

nee DePuy Betty Jo Smith

Feb 7, 2020

Betty Jo Smith, nee DePuy, a long-time resident of Paradise Valley, passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, the 7th of February 2020. Born on August the 13th, 1927, to Warren and Eva DePuy, in Livingston, MT, Betty was raised a true Montana ranch girl, helping her family on the fur farm, the fish hatchery and becoming an excellent...

Edward  Alan Eby

Edward Alan Eby

Jan 29, 2020

Edward Eby June 20, 1952 January 29, 2020Father, Brother, Uncle, Friend; Edward Alan 'Ed' Eby of Livingston, Montana passed away on January 29, 2020 at the age of 67 after a brief illness. Ed was born in Helena, MT on June 20, 1952; he was also raised in Helena where he graduated from Helena High School. He attended MSU prior...

Michelle  R. (Miskowski)  Santucci

Michelle R. (Miskowski) Santucci

Jan 27, 2020

Michelle Renee Santucci, 57, passed away peacefully with family by her side on January 27, 2020 at Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital. She was born on August 25, 1962 to Michael Charles and Darlene Kay (Smith) Miskowski. Michelle grew up in Fremont, Calif. and graduated from Irvington High School in 1980.Michelle married her beloved husband, Albert Santucci, on July 6, 1985...

Leslie A. Les Bennett

Leslie A. Les Bennett

Jan 22, 2020

Leslie A. "Les" Bennett, 84, of Livingston, Montana, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 22, 2020. A graveside memorial will be held on Saturday, January 25. Please meet at Franzen-Davis Funeral Home by 1:30 to proceed to Mountain View cemetery with his son-in-law, Richard Eggar of the Church of Christ in Miles City as the officiant. The service will begin...