Obituaries
Shani S. Beasley
Oct 23, 2025
Shani Sabrina Beasley, 52, passed away on October 23, 2025, in Livingston, Montana.
Born on November 22, 1972, in San Jose, California, Shani lived a life marked by kindness, intelligence, and love. For over thirty years, she served as a surgical technologist at the Family Birthing Center at St. Charles in Bend, Oregon. Her long-standing commitment to this role reflected compassion...
Joyce A. Keyes
Oct 22, 2025
On the 22 of October 2025 Joyce Almeda Leathers Keyes went peacefully to be with the Lord.
Joyce was born in Livingston MT. Aug. 6, 1936 to Bill and Almeda Leathers. Attending school in Livingston, she was active in twirling all thru High School being the first one to twirl a light on fire baton, graduating from Park High School in...
Kenneth G. Ford
Oct 20, 2025
Longtime Livingston, Montana business owner, Kenneth George Ford, passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025 at Livingston Health and Rehabilitation Center. Ken was born on February 22, 1934 in Butte Montana to Irvin and Velma Ford.
He spent over 70 years as a business owner with Alpine Music, Alpine Electronics, Alpine Yamaha, and Radio Shack. He spent weekends riding snowmobiles and...
Darlene J. Wing
Oct 19, 2025
Darlene Joyce Wing was born on August 3, 1940, in Livingston, Montana. She passed peacefully at her home in Livingston on Sunday, October 19, 2025, having lived a long 85 years.
Darlene was born and raised in Livingston where she attended Park County High School. She worked for Burlington Northern and Santa Fe railroads from 1982 until she retired in 2008....
Philip Covington
Oct 18, 2025
Philip C. Covington of Emigrant, Montana passed away on October 18, 2025, at his home. He was 75 years old.
Per Philip's request, there will not be any services.
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Franzen-Davis Funeral Home has been privileged to care for Philip and his family.
Neil Akerstrom, Jr.
Oct 13, 2025
Livingston resident, Neil A. Akerstrom, Jr., died Monday, October 13, 2025 at his home. He was 60 years of age.
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Robert "Bob" Hill
Oct 10, 2025
Robert "Bob" Hill, of Gardiner, Montana, died Friday, October 10, 2025 at his home. He was 86 years old.
Per Bob's request, there will not be any services.
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Julianne Rost
Oct 6, 2025
Julianne “Julie” Rost, 66, of Livingston, Montana, passed away after a short but heroic fight against leukemia with her family by her side in her home on October 6th.
Julie was born in Superior, Wisconsin to Helen and Clarence “Sonny” Jones on December 28, 1958. Julie was one of four children and had many happy memories of her childhood vacations and...
John L. Dion
Oct 2, 2025
John L Dion May 16th,1955 passed on Thursday, October 2, 2025 surrounded by the love of family. He left his mark of love on everyone and it will continue to echo for years to come.
John was born on May 16, 1955 in Michigan to Paul and Barbara (Cushman) Dion. He was the third of eleven siblings. Growing up in Michigan...
Melody Kay White
Sep 30, 2025
Melody K. White, of Two Dot, passed away on September 30, 2025 at the age of 75 years.
No services are planned at this time. Please check back for a more complete obituary to follow.
To leave a condolence, please visit below. Franzen-Davis Funeral Home has been honored to care for Melody and her famiily.
Henry A. Rate
Sep 28, 2025
Hank Rate passed away on September 28, 2025 at Brookdale Springmeadows Assisted Living in Bozeman with his daughters and granddaughters at his side. They sang songs to him and placed a glowing sprig of golden red aspen leaves across his heart.
Hank was born on September 21, 1931 in Iowa City, Iowa to Edward and Maude Rate. His birthday was a...
Lester R. Williams
Sep 26, 2025
Lester R. (Les) Williams, 81, passed away at Edgewood Memory Care in Belgrade, Montana on Friday, September 26, 2025 after a long battle with Alzheimer's.
Les was born to Lester S. and Geneva (Kramer) Williams in Bismarck, North Dakota on March 14, 1944. He joined his sister Pat and was later joined by brothers Francis and Bill. His Father passed away...
Morris P. Blakeley
Sep 23, 2025
Morris Preston Blakeley of Absarokee passed peacefully on September 23, 2025, at Brookdale Assisted Living in Bozeman. He was 91.
He was born on July 4, 1934, to Louis Preston and Clara Gaustad Blakeley, at his grandmother’s homestead on the Rosebud River. Morris began working at the age of 12 with local ranchers and always had a deep gratitude for those...
Marlene A. Parker
Sep 22, 2025
Marlene Ann Parker (née Ayers), age 79, passed away at Livingston HealthCare on Monday, September 22, 2025, after a brief illness. She drifted away peacefully with family by her side. Marlene will be remembered as a devoted wife, mother, and friend.
A Livingston native, Marlene was born on April 2, 1946, to Joy Adams and Clarence Ayers in their family home...
Vicki J. Ayres
Sep 21, 2025
Vicki J. Ayres, 76, of Livingston, Montana, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on February 19, 1949, in Boise, Idaho, to Glenn and Stella Fakler and Joy Willis Ayres.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Allen Ayres, and many beloved animal companions who brought her joy throughout...
Paul Morris
Sep 16, 2025
Paul Morris of Pray, MT sadly passed away on September 16th at St Vincent’s Hospital, surrounded by his wife and children. He was 66 years old.
Paul was born on August 7, 1959. His family has always enjoyed the story of his birth. He was the third child born and was born on the first day of harvest. His mom Susan,...
Helena Hauser
Sep 16, 2025
Helena Hauser was born October 5, 1941 in Hollywood, California to parents Dwight and Geraldine Hauser. She was the eldest of four siblings Marcia, Gerald and Erich Hauser. They were all raised at Lake Sherwood, California with an idyllic childhood.
Upon her father's early demise in 1969 she stayed with her mother as a companion and in later years as her...
Merle Venable
Sep 6, 2025
Merle Kay Venable passed away peacefully on September 6, 2025, with her beloved husband Bill, son Matt (and daughter-in-law Ashley), daughter Sarah (and son-in-law Matt), and grandchildren Madison, Sydney, Schaefer, Clayton, and Aaron present. After bravely facing cancer, she departed enveloped by the warmth and love of her family.
Born to Sidney and Ruth Lipsig on January 4, 1952, in Chicago,...
Susan Vernia
Sep 6, 2025
Susan (Sue) M. Vernia, 78, of Livingston, MT passed away September 6th, 2025, at Livingston Healthcare surrounded by her loved ones. She fought a short battle with cancer in pure Sue fashion with stubbornness and on her own terms.
Sue was born October 4th, 1946, in Lewistown Montana to Blanche and Walt Nilsen. She grew up and attended school in Harlowton,...
John "Pete" Curtis Clements III
Sep 3, 2025
Pete, a beloved brother and cherished uncle, passed away on September 3, 2025. He was 74 years old.
He was born on June 4, 1951, to John and Jessie (Scott) Clements in Springfield Illinois. He was one of 6 siblings and was a devoted brother to them all. He spent his early life in Springfield, moving to Montana in 1988.
A proud...
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