Obituaries
Lenore L. Close
Jul 17, 2025
Lenore L. Close, longtime Emigrant resident, entered into her eternal rest on July 17th, 2025, at the age of 93 at Livingston HealthCare.
Lenore was born in St. Paul, MN on April 2, 1932, to Charles and Anna (Basta) Lindorfer. She spent her early years in White Bear Lake, MN attending grade school at St. Mary's Catholic School. She graduated from...
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 being planned at this time. Please check back for a more complete obituary to follow.
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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
Livingston resident, Morris Preston Blakeley, died Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at Brookdale Senior Living in Bozeman. He was 91 years of age.
Services are being planned. Please check back for updated service information and full obituary.
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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
Livingston resident, Vicki J. Ayres, died Sunday, September 21, 2025 at Livingston HealthCare. She was 76 years old.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, October 11, 2025 at the American Legion Post No. 23 in Livingston. Please check back for full obituary.
To send a floral arrangement from our local florist please contact Paradise Flowers of Livingston...
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...
Sonja Karen Spannring
Sep 3, 2025
Livingston resident, Sonja K. Spannring, died Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at Livingston Health and Rehab. She was 84 years of age.
There are no services planned at this time.
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Ronald K. Decorah
Aug 26, 2025
Ronald Kenneth Decorah, 84, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2025. Ron was born on July 23, 1941, in Tomah, Wisconsin. He grew up and attended school in Wittenberg, Wisconsin.
Ron joined the Army and served in the 82nd Airborne as a paratrooper from 1957 to 1962. Just before he was to head home, the Army decided they still needed him...
Mary Ann Mack
Aug 25, 2025
Livingston resident, Mary Ann Mack, died Monday, August 25, 2025 at Livingston Health and Rehab. She was 86 years of age.
There are no services planned at this time.
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Clarence Skillman
Aug 24, 2025
Clarence Edward Skillman was born December 26, 1963, in the back of the car. Those that knew him know this was the only time he arrived early to anything. He was born to Ed and Neada Skillman, the most beautiful baby boy. Clarence was raised on the family ranch in Clyde Park Montana. He graduated from Clyde Park High School...
Donald L. Myers
Aug 22, 2025
Don Myers of Gallatin Gateway, Montana moved on to his final home this August 22, 2025. He was 89 years old, almost to his 90th year.
Don was born on October 29, 1935, in Los Angeles, California to Dougel Allen Myers and Edna Louise Myers (King) – he was the ninth child of ten siblings. Don traveled a lot during his...
Casey T. Roe
Aug 19, 2025
Livingston resident, Casey T. Roe, age 62, died Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at his home.
Casey took his life on Tuesday morning, and while we will never know why, it also ended his persistent health struggles. He leaves behind his wife Jan, their cat Puss, and dozens of heartbroken friends.
Casey grew up in Great Falls, then joined the Navy where he...
James M. Taylor
Aug 15, 2025
James M. Taylor, 86, of Livingston, MT, passed away on August 15, 2025. Born at Livingston Park Hospital on October 29, 1938 to Jack and Doris Taylor. He attended Cowan School for 9 years and attended high school at Clyde Park High and graduated in 1957.
He was raised on the family ranch, a true cowboy. He grew up with a...
Peter Naclerio
Aug 10, 2025
Peter Mario Naclerio “Pete” died at his home in Emigrant, Montana on August 10, 2025. He was 79 years old.
Pete was born on January 18, 1946 to Peter Francis and Marie (Schwarze) Naclerio, while they were vacationing in Springfield, Massachusetts. His birth was a complete surprise since his mother thought she had a tumor like her sister-in-law. After years of...
Regina Mae Martin
Aug 7, 2025
Livingston resident, Regina Mae Martin, died Thursday, August 7, 2025 at her home. She was 82 years old.
There are no services planned at this time. Please check back for full obituary.
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