Obituaries
A. Bliss McCrum, Jr.
Jun 6, 2018
On June 6th, 2018, the world lost a remarkable man, Arlington Bliss McCrum, Jr. Bliss was born on June 2, 1932 to Arlington Bliss McCrum, Sr. and Madeline Broderick McCrum in Charleston, West Virginia. He died peacefully at home in Livingston after a long, courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease, surrounded by his loving family. He graduated from Culver Academy in...
Raymond Sam Alt
Jun 4, 2018
Raymond Sam Alt, 77, of Livingston, passed away on Monday, June 4th, 2018 at his home with his loving family at his side.Raymond was born on October 18, 1940 in Livingston. He was the son of Roy and Ethel (Skillman) Alt, pioneers of the Livingston community. He received his education in Livingston and graduated from Park County High School class...
Dorcean (Stefalena) Steffeson
May 25, 2018
Dorcean Steffeson, 90, currently residing in Lewistown, MT, formerly of Livingston passed away on Friday, May 25, 2018 at the Valle Vista Manor in Lewistown. Cremation has taken place and a memorial will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the care of Franzen-Davis Funeral Home and Crematory in Livingston.
Margaret Ruth Margot Kidder
May 13, 2018
Margaret Ruth "Margot" Kidder, 69, of Livingston, Montana. The actress and activist passed away on Sunday, May 13th, 2018. A service of remembrance will be held 2:00 P.M., on Thursday, May 31, at the Civic Center, 229 River Dr, Livingston. Memorials are preferred to the Stafford Animal Shelter, 3 Business Park Rd. Livingston, MT 59047. Arrangements are under the care...
Margaret V. Margie (Spooner) Scott
May 8, 2018
Margaret V. "Margie" (Spooner) Scott, 81, of Clyde Park, Montana passed away on Tuesday morning, May 8th, 2018 at her home with her family by her side. A graveside funeral service will be held on Monday, May 14, 11:00 A.M. at the Park View Memorial Gardens in Paradise Valley. Viewing will be held from 10:00 A.M.-10:45 at the Franzen-Davis Funeral...
A.O. Chub Askin
May 4, 2018
A.O. Askin, 88, of Livingston, Montana, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 4th, 2018 at his home with his family by his side. We invite friends and family to attend a memorial gathering, beginning at 2:00 P.M., Thursday, May 10th, hosted at the Livingston Elks Lodge #246, 130 South 2nd Street, Livingston. Food and refreshments will be provided.
Lilli Michelle Auger
Apr 30, 2018
Lilli Michelle Auger, 16, of Wilsall, MT passed away on Monday, April, 30, 2018 from injuries sustained in an auto accident while on her way to work following school. A celebration of Lillis life and spirit will be held 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, May 5th, in the gymnasium at the Shields Valley High School, Clyde Park. A potluck reception will...
Leon Harry Sarrazin
Apr 27, 2018
Leon Harry Sarrazin, 93, of the Shields Valley, Livingston, Montana passed away on Friday, April 27th, 2018 surrounded by his family. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, May 7, 11:00 A.M. at the St. Marys Catholic Church, 39 View Vista Dr., Livingston. Father Leo McDowell with be the Celebrant of the Mass. A luncheon will...
Randy G. Duncan
Apr 27, 2018
Randy G. Duncan, 59, of Livingston, Montana passed away on Friday, April, 27th, 2018 at the Livingston HealthCare Hospital. Cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the care of Franzen-Davis Funeral Home and Crematory.
Retha Vee (Gibby) Myrstol
Apr 22, 2018
Retha Vee (Gibby) Myrstol, 89, of Clyde Park, Montana, currently residing at Caslen Living Center in Livingston passed away on Sunday, April 22, 2018. A graveside funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, April, 28th, at the Clyde Park Cemetery, please meet at the cemetery. A gathering will be held following at the Shields Valley Community Center...
Michael R. Mather
Apr 19, 2018
Mike was born on July 30, 1943 in Livingston, Montana. He was the son of Lawrence J. and Hazel I. (McLaughlin) Mather. The Mather family, specifically Mikes great-grandfather Isaac B. Mather, homesteaded and established The Mather Ranch, in 1901. Mike graduated from Wilsall High School in 1962 and has called the Shields Valley home all his life. Following graduation Mike...
John Edward Jansma
Apr 18, 2018
John Edward Jansma, 79, of Livingston, Montana fell asleep and woke in the arms of his Lord and Savior, on April 18th at 4pm after a valiant five year battle with multiple myeloma.John served his Lord as a missionary in Brazil for 45 years with Ethnos 360 (formerly New Tribes Mission) and retired in 2005. For most of these years,...
Pete Edwin Bigner
Apr 6, 2018
Pete Edwin Bigner, 80, of Livingston, Montana, passed away on Friday, April 6th, 2018 at his sons home with his loving family by his side. Cremation has taken place and a memorial gathering will be held on Saturday, April 14, 10 AM at his son, Sidneys home, 511 Garnier Ave., Livingston, also, a memorial will be held in the summer...
Linda (Davis) MacDonald
Apr 5, 2018
Linda Davis MacDonald, 69, of Winter Springs (Orlando), Florida passed away surrounded by her family on Thursday, April 5, 2018.Born March 23, 1949 in Livingston, Montana, she was the daughter of the late Melvin (Mutt) A. Davis and Martha L. Davis. Linda was a wonderful Mother, Grandmother and friend to all. She went to school in Livingston, Montana and was...
Marcelline June Marsha (Kagey) Peterson
Apr 3, 2018
Marcelline June "Marsha" Peterson, 90, currently residing in Livingston, formerly of Spokane, WA passed away on Tuesday, April, 3rd, 2018 at the Livingston HealthCare Hospital. A memorial service will be held 11:00 AM on Saturday, April 14, at the Church of Christ, 919 W Park St, Livingston. A service will be held at a later time in Spokane as well....
Russell Wayne Russ Bird
Apr 3, 2018
Russell W. "Russ" Bird, 54, currently residing in Great Falls, formerly of Livingston, Montana, passed away on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at the Benefis Hospital in Great Falls. A funeral service and celebration of Russs life will be held on Monday, April 9th, 11:00 A.M. at the Livingston Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1 Guthrie Ln, at the intersection of Hwy 89...
Irene M. (Rife) Allen
Mar 31, 2018
Irene M. (Rife) Allen, 91, longtime resident of Park County, passed away in the early morning of Saturday, March 31st, 2018 at the Livingston HealthCare Hospital with her daughter at her side. Cremation has taken place and per her wishes no service is planned.Irene was born on May 20, 1926 in Electric Montana to Ernest and Sybil (Vink) Rife at...
Robert Eddie Bob Buettner
Mar 27, 2018
Robert E. "Bob" Buettner, 89, of Livingston, Montana, current resident at Highgate Senior Living in Bozeman, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at Highgate. Visitation will be held on Monday, April 2nd, from 5-7 P.M. at Franzen-Davis Funeral Home. A funeral service and celebration of Bobs life will be held on Tuesday, April 3rd, 2:00 P.M. also at...
William Joseph Bill Cramer
Mar 23, 2018
William Joseph "Bill" Cramer, 66, currently residing in Livingston, Montana, formerly of Kalispell, passed away Friday, March 23, 2018 at his home of natural causes. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday, April 2, 10:00 a.m. at St. Mathews Catholic Parish, 602 S Main St., Kalispell, MT. A Graveside committal and burial will be at Glacier Memorial...
Ernest Ernie Briggs
Mar 22, 2018
Ernest "Ernie" Briggs, 98, longtime Shields Valley and Clyde Park resident passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 22nd, 2018. A funeral service will be held, 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, March 29th, hosted at Holbrook United Methodist Church, 424 W Lewis St, Livingston, with Pastor Mark Danielson of the Wilsall Community Church as celebrant. Viewing will be available one hour prior...