Obituaries

Emmitt  W. Sluss

Emmitt W. Sluss

Feb 20, 2014

Emmitt W. Sluss, 68, of Livingston, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2014 at Livingston Health and Rehabilitation Center. A Memorial Funeral Service will be held Saturday, March 1, at 2 pm at the Church of God in Livingston (101 S O Str.) A fellowship gathering will immediately follow the funeral service at the church. Interment will be in McClure, Virginia...

Gloria Pierce

Gloria Pierce

Feb 17, 2014

Gloria Pierce, 81 of Pray Montana, passed peacefully surrounded by family Monday, February 17, 2014 at Livingston Health Care. Gloria was born on May 21, 1932 in Livingston, Montana to Buck and Bing Powers. She lived most of her life on the ranch known as the "Dome Mountain Ranch" where she helped out through grade school and during the summer...

Donald  Gar Sanders

Donald Gar Sanders

Feb 15, 2014

Donald 'Gar' Sanders, 56, passed away in the presence of family the morning of Saturday, February 15, 2014 after a year long battle with cancer. Cremation has taken place at Franzen-Davis Crematory; no formal service will be held. Gar was born in Torrance California , December 19, 1957. He enjoyed playing music, writing songs, singing,...

Geraldine  Viola Bennett

Geraldine Viola Bennett

Feb 5, 2014

Geraldine Viola Bennett, of Bozeman formerly of Livingston, left us for a glorious life in heaven on February 5, 2014 when she slipped away peacefully at Highgate Senior Living in Bozeman with family near her side. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, February 11, 2014, 11 am, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Livingston. The family will receive...

Beverly  Mae Burke

Beverly Mae Burke

Jan 31, 2014

Beverly Mae Burke, of Livingston, passed away at Billings Clinic on the evening of January 31, 2014 with her husband Jim and two of her children at her side. Beverly was born in Livingston, Montana on July 15, 1933, to proud parents Pat and Louise (Jordan) Tecca. She attended local schools and upon her high school graduation, she found summer...

Ron  Rev. Johnstad

Ron Rev. Johnstad

Jan 30, 2014

Rev. Ron Johnstad, age 77, of Paradise Valley, MT. Pastor Ron went to his heavenly home on January 30, 2014 at Bozeman Deaconess Hospital. A celebration of Ron's life will be held Saturday, February 8, at American Lutheran Church, Livingston, MT at 1 p.m. He will be interred later in Pigeon Falls near those of his family who went before....

Robert  Bob Olson

Robert Bob Olson

Jan 26, 2014

Robert "Bob" Edwin Olson, age 88, of Livingston, died January, 26, 2013 at Livingston HealthCare. Cremation has taken place at Franzen-Davis Crematory. A Celebration of Life will be held by family members in the mountains where Bob's ashes will be spread next to his oldest son's and where the beautiful wild flowers...

James  Bradley Barnaby

James Bradley Barnaby

Jan 26, 2014

James Bradley Barnaby, 67, of Wilsall, died at his home early Sunday morning, January 26, 2014. Cremation has taken place at Franzen-Davis Crematory. A celebration of his life will be announced this summer.

Roald  J. Mogen

Roald J. Mogen

Jan 26, 2014

Beloved husband, father and grandfather, Roald J Mogen, 91, of Livingston, died peacefully on Sunday, January 26, 2014, at Livingston HealthCare Hospital after a short stay. The last child of five children, Roald was born to Charlie and Margit (Hasslekass) Mogen in Fairdale, North Dakota, on August 21, 1922. Growing up in western North Dakota, Roald kindled his love of...

Roberta  L. Pugliano

Roberta L. Pugliano

Jan 25, 2014

Roberta L. Pugliano, 76, of Livingston, died at her home Saturday evening, January 25, 2014. Cremation has taken place at Franzen-Davis Crematory. No services are planned. Roberta was born August 8, 1937 in Forsyth, Montana, the daughter of Raymond and Helen (Stanton) Clark. She spent her early life in Forsyth before moving with her family to Livingston. She graduated from...

Joanelle  Julianne (Johnson)  Bartholomew

Joanelle Julianne (Johnson) Bartholomew

Jan 21, 2014

Joanelle Julianne Bartholomew, 77, of Tucson, Ariz., passed away peacefully at her home January 21, 2014. Joanelle was born March 24, 1936 in Mason City, Iowa, the daughter of Joseph and Ellen Johnson. She graduated from Park County High School in Livingston and attended Montana State College, eventually attending Mesa Community College majoring in art. Joanelle married Gary C. 'Bart'...

Violet (Swandal)  Parker

Violet (Swandal) Parker

Jan 21, 2014

Violet (Swandal) Parker, age 89, formerly of Missoula and Wilsall, passed away Tuesday, January, 21 2014 at Caslen Living Center. Cremation has taken place at Franzen-Davis Crematory. A Memorial Funeral Service will be held 1 P.M. Saturday, May 24, 2014 at the Shields River Lutheran Church in Wilsall with interment in the Wilsall Cemetery. Fellowship will follow the interment at...

Edgar  Estuardo Arrighi

Edgar Estuardo Arrighi

Jan 19, 2014

Edgar Estuardo Arrighi, age 57, currently of Livingston, died suddenly Sunday, January 19, 2014 at the Main Hotel in Livingston. Cremation has taken place at Franzen-Davis Crematory. No formal funeral service is planned at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Franzen-Davis Funeral Home and Crematory.

Lois  Eileen (Schulz)  Richardson

Lois Eileen (Schulz) Richardson

Jan 19, 2014

Lois Eileen (Schulz) Richardson, age 77, of Livingston, passed away peacefully Sunday, January, 19, 2014 at her home with her family by her side after a courageous six year battle against cancer. A Memorial Funeral Service will be held Saturday, January 25, 1 P.M., at the Franzen-Davis Chapel in Livingston with the Reverend Rich O'Brian officiating. Interment will follow at...

Dorothy Nell Fletcher Kelsey

Dorothy Nell Fletcher Kelsey

Jan 18, 2014

Dorothy (Reynolds) Fletcher Kelsey, age 85, lifelong Livingston resident, passed away peacefully Saturday, January, 18, 2014 at Bozeman Deaconess Hospital with her family by her side. A Funeral Service will be held Friday, January 24, 1 P.M., at the Livingston Christian Center (1400 Mount Baldy Drive) with Rev. Dr. Duane Huie officiating. Viewing will be held Thursday, January 23, at...

Mark  Kenneth Zehosky

Mark Kenneth Zehosky

Jan 18, 2014

Mark Kenneth Zehosky, age 51, currently of Livingston formerly of California, died suddenly Saturday, January 18, 2014 at his sister's residence in Livingston. Cremation will take place at Franzen-Davis Crematory. No formal funeral service will be held. He is survived by: sister, Lori (Ron) Glasson, brother, Brett Wooley, mother, Judy Giddle, nieces and nephews: Tyler, Natasha, Jordan Kaylee and Brianne...

Carlo  Marinno Cieri

Carlo Marinno Cieri

Jan 13, 2014

Carlo M. Cieri, 81, of Livingston passed away Monday, January 13, 2014 at Livingston Health Care Hospital.     Carlo, was born and raised in Livingston, where he attended Livingston schools and graduated from Park County High School in 1950. He worked for Roy Miles, at the Cold Storage Meat Shop during high school and until his enlistment into the Army in...

Patrick  L. Rehmer

Patrick L. Rehmer

Jan 11, 2014

Patrick L. Rehmer, age 50, of Gardiner, passed away due to a car accident on Saturday, January, 11, 2014 near Gardiner. A celebration of Pat's life will be held Saturday, January 18th at 7:00 p.m. at the Gardiner High School Gymnasium. Fellowship will follow the service at the schools multi-purpose room. Military honors will be held following the service by...

Connie  Christine Michels

Connie Christine Michels

Jan 9, 2014

Connie Michels, age 61, of Livingston, passed away at her home, Thursday morning, January 9th, 2014 after a courageous two year battle against cancer. A memorial funeral service to celebrate Connie's life will be held at the Shane Lalani Center (at the corner of Lewis and South E Streets), Friday, January 17th, 11:00 am. A luncheon will be held following...

Yokichi Itoh

Yokichi Itoh

Jan 8, 2014

Longtime Livingston resident, decorated WWII veteran and skilled physician Yokichi "Yok" Itoh, died peacefully at the Livingston Memorial Hospital on January 8, 2014. Although born in Seattle, Washington, Yok was raised in Three Forks, Montana by his parents Kichisuke and Ryu (Tzumi) Itoh.  Yok graduated from Three Forks High School before continuing his education in pre-medicine at Montana State University....