Serving Proudly As The Voice Of Valley County Since 1913
Serving Proudly As The Voice Of Valley County Since 1913
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Nora Joann Beard went home to her Lord and Savior on October 13, 2021. She was hospitalized after a brain aneurysm and was surrounded by family when she rejoined her beloved husband. Joann was born to Ralph and Annalee in December 1940 in Chambersburg, PA. She married the love of her life, Barry Beard, in 1958. Together, they raised three children. Joann was instrumental in founding a church in Delaware with her husband before moving to Montana in June 1989. They ultimately settled in Glasgow wh... Full story
Richard "Rick" A. Birkoski passed away surrounded by the love of his family and friends on Wednesday, October 13, 2021. Rick was born to Phyllis and Edmund Birkoski and was one of four brothers. He went to school in Glasgow, Mont. and, upon graduating, continued his education at Wyoming Tech receiving his certificate for diesel mechanics. He returned back to Montana and while living in Hinsdale met his wife Linda Brookie and to them one son was born, they later divorced. Rick later met Kelly... Full story
Donald Raymond Lebsack, 86, of Kimball, died at home on Saturday, October 16, 2021. Donald was born on August 6, 1935, in Greeley, Colorado, to Raymond and Bertha (Urich) Lebsack. He went to school in Galeton, CO, and married Joyce Marie Jensen on March 31, 1954. Donald worked as a farmer until 1969. Then he worked at Grand Junction Sales and Service, and later at Zerbe Brothers in Glasgow, MT. Donald moved to Kimball after retiring in 1999. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping, and was interested in antique tractors. Donald loved spending... Full story
Jan Olson passed away on October 14, 2021, in Glasgow, Montana. Jan was born on May 2, 1932, to Stanley and Thelma Zinmer in Superior, Wisconsin. She is survived by her children, Spark Meller, Gary (Judy) Meller, Gwen (Frank) Zdancewiez, Chris (Mike) Crater; stepchildren, Ed Olson, Karen (Ted) Newton, Debbie (Russ) Smith, Roger Olson, Randy (Nancy) Olson; 28 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; brother, Stanley Zinmer, sister, Nellie (Gene) Loughren. She is proceeded in death by her husband,... Full story
Dolores Joyce Edwards of Glasgow, Montana, 91, died of natural causes on Friday Oct.15, 2021, at Valley View Nursing Home in Glasgow. Dolores was born in Malta, Montana on March 6, 1930, to Louis and Bessie (Mummy) Hershman. Dolores married Louis Roy Edwards in Salinas, Ca on March 14, 1948 while Roy was enlisted. The couple eventually made their home in Glasgow, Montana. Dolores was a homemaker and devoted herself to raising her four children; Gwendolyn, Debra, Gary and Michael. Dolores worked... Full story
Dallas Vern Johnson, 78, died peacefully on Wednesday, October 20, 2021. Dallas was born on February 10, 1943, in Sidney, MT to Gilman and Verna (lwen) Johnson. He attended elementary and high school in Glasgow, MT. In 1967 he received his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Montana State University Bozeman, and in 1988 received his Master of Education also from MSU. He worked as a lab technician for Veterinary Research in Bozeman, maintenance and jack-of-all-trades at Bridger Bowl Ski... Full story
A lifelong Sheridan County resident, Donald Guenther passed quietly on Oct. 10. He was raised in the Dagmar area with his parents, Bert and Virgie (Chapman) Guenther and family. Donald attended the Roosevelt School and graduated from Grenora High School in 1942. After graduating, Donald was employed at various jobs including the ACME Coal Mine near Coalridge; building the REA electric lines; working at Sheridan County Soil Conservation; the Dagmar Farmers Union, and at Lake Electric owned by his sister, Dorothy, and her husband Clarence... Full story
On the afternoon of October 11, 2021, Oren passed away at St Peter's Hospital in Helena, MT, due to complications of COVID-19. At the time of his passing, he was surrounded by his loving family. Oren was 60 years young. Oren was born in El Paso, Texas, to Larry and Susan Metzger on May 19, 1961. He spent his early childhood in Germany and later attended schools in Glasgow, MT and North Carolina. Growing up, Oren spent summers with his beloved Grandpa George and his cousins down south. He graduat... Full story
Devon Marie Thompson passed away on Wednesday, October 13, 2021. Devon was born on September 27, 2000 in Glasgow, Montana to Brandi Thompson and Gerry Brabeck, joining her older sister Jordan. Shortly after her birth, they moved to Bozeman but eventually settled in Glasgow. In 2008 Brandi remarried to Adam Johnson, and Adam adopted Devon and Jordan in 2009. The family was blessed with the birth of Kenee Rae in 2010, and Devon adored and doted on her younger sister. Devon grew up in Glasgow,... Full story
On Oct. 11, 2021, Beverly Ann Wetzel, 91, died peacefully at Saint Patrick's Hospital in Missoula, MT, with her loved ones by her side. She was born on Aug. 28,1930, in Circle, MT to Anfin Estrem and Beatha (Odness) Estrem. They later moved to Park Grove, MT and Bev loved her childhood there even though (as she put it) they were poor as church mice. It was a memorable time of her life, growing up with her siblings, full of mischief, laughter and life. She was the youngest of 7 children, Warren... Full story
• A graveside service for Leah Rae Hensrud Tihista will be at 11 a.m. Oct. 23 at the Highland Cemetery in Glasgow. A gathering to follow at the Cottonwood Inn. In lieu of flowers she would be pleased if a donation was made in her name to any animal rescue organization. Bell Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements and condolences maybe left at bellmortuaryglasgow.com. • Graveside services with Military Honors for John Kolstad will take place at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 22 at Highland Cemetery. Bell Mortuary is assisting the fam... Full story
Johnnie F. Bell, age 90, passed away at home with her daughter on Oct. 7, 2021 in Nampa, Idaho. Born April 2, 1931 in Groveton, Texas, she was the 11th child of James C. Spencer (October 19, 1886-February 15, 1966) and Emma Lou Hollis (June 3, 1892-July 4,1931). She was raised and schooled at the State Orphan's Home in Corsicana, TX from 1936 to 1948. She married Richard J. Allen in 1948 and was divorced in 1967. She was married to Gordon W. Leraas of Nashua, MT from 1967 and divorced 1976. She... Full story
Kenneth Lorne Humphrey, 70, died Sept. 25, 2021, in Glasgow, Montana. "Kenny" as his family and friends called him was born Aug. 12, 1951. As a young boy, Ken's mother, Doris, called him Kenner-babe. In 1957, his father, Lorne, moved the family from South Dakota to Valley County. Ken was the youngest of three siblings (sister Bonnie and brother Jim who lives in Sun City, Arizona.), "GHS class of 59". As a young adult, Kenny was found flat track motorcycle racing with friends who called him... Full story
Ruby Ione Eliason, 93, passed away Oct. 2, 2021 at her Prairie Ridge home. Ruby was born Feb. 9, 1928 to Louis and Pearl Johnson. She grew up on the homestead north of Frazer with two sisters, Opal and Ruth. The family later moved into Frazer where she graduated from high school and attended beauty school in Minneapolis with her life-long friend, Dorothy. There are many tales that could be told about their time there. She returned to Frazer and on March 25, 1949 and married the love of her... Full story
Charlene Kaye Nelson Lamb Raymond passed away peacefully in Helena on Sept. 27, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. It was a beautiful sunny Monday afternoon when she was welcomed into the waiting arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at the age of 67. She was beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother/Oma, sister and friend. She will be truly missed. Charlene was born in Glasgow on Sept. 2, 1954 to Eldon Charles and Leona Veronica (Vande Wiele) Nelson. She grew up in Hinsdale where her dad owned... Full story
Arden L. Grady, age 79, passed away in Glasgow, Montana at Valley View Home on Sept. 30, 2021. He was born May 21, 1942, to Philip and Florence (Downing) Grady. He attended Snake Creek School and graduated from Hinsdale High school. Arden served in the Army. He returned to Hinsdale in 1967. Arden liked to drink coffee and visit with friends. He loved to talk about horses and his dogs from his time in the military. Arden enjoyed playing bingo and cards. He was preceded in death by his parents,... Full story
Graveside services for Vern Turner will be at 2 p.m. Oct. 16 at the Nashua Cemetery in Nashua. In case of poor weather, the service will be held at Grace Lutheran Church (formerly Bergies). A Reception will follow at Grace Lutheran Church. All are welcome.... Full story
Muriel Pischel died at age 95 peacefully with her daughter, Sherrie, at her side. She looked forward to going home to be with her Lord and Savior. Salutatorian of her graduating class in Outlook, MT, Muriel went on to earn her teaching certificate. She taught all grades, all subjects, including music and art; first in McElroy and later Raymond, MT. Her room in the back of the country school houses came with a peg, a shelf, a cot and a stove on top of a desk. An accomplished musician, she played... Full story
• Graveside services for Robert C. Romo will at 10 a.m. Oct. 9 at the Saco Cemetery, Saco, MT. There will be a lunch afterwards at the IOOF Hall in Saco.... Full story
Annette "Sugar" Rae Bilger was born May 8, 1960 to Hattie Begs His Own. She grew up and attended school in Wolf Point, Montana. She met Robert Bilger and a few years later they got married and from this union they raised four children. She worked for Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow, Montana for 32 years. She retired from there in October 2020. She created so many friendships and was always there especially for her children and grandchildren. She loved watching movies, listening to mu... Full story
Wayne Elmer Nybakken, age 88 of Glasgow, passed away at Valley View Home on Sept. 9, 2021, after a long battle with cancer -with loving family at his side. Wayne was born Aug. 11, 1933, in Frazer, the first child to parents Elmer and Bernice (Johnson) Nybakken. He was raised on the family farm north of Nashua where he helped with the farm chores and enjoyed his horse, Domino. As a youngster, he learned to run and repair machinery, wanting to know what made the machinery "tick." Wayne and... Full story
Robert "Rob" Charles Romo was born in the early morning of March 22, 1963 to Charles and Shelley (Irish) Romo in the Middle of Nowhere, Glasgow, MT, and passed away on Sept. 19, 2021 in Kennewick, WA after a hard fought battle against COVID-19. Rob was the first son and third child, with two older sisters, Valarie Ann and Teresa Jo, and 2 younger brothers, Randall Paul and Timothy Day. He was in a hurry to come and get life started as he was an inquisitive and mischievous child from the very... Full story
Constance "Connie" Terry left this world on the evening of Sept. 22, 202,1 at home, surrounded by her family. Her passing was peaceful. Those that knew her were blessed and she will be forever missed. Connie Terry first blessed this world in the early morning of July 17, 1926. She was the second child of Frank Arthur and Marjorie (Frow) Whitmus. The family later increased in size to a total of 11 children. The family farmed the homestead near Vida, Montana. They were a family of the depression.... Full story
Leah Rae (Hensrud) Tihista passed away on Aug. 11, 2021, in Richland, Washington due to complications from a stroke. Known as "Lee-Ray" to family and friends she was born in Scobey, Montana in 1934. Her parents Ephraim and Audrey Hensrud were farmers near Flaxville, Montana before moving to the boom town of Wheeler, Montana where Ephraim worked on the construction of the Fort Peck Dam. In 1940, the family moved to Nashua where her father opened a retail store known as "Gambles" with two... Full story
• A Celebration of Janet Kay Lentzner's life will be at 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24 at Highland Cemetery, followed by a dinner and gathering at Elks Lodge. Bell Mortuary is assisting, and condolences may be left at bellmortuarymontana.com. Memorial donations may be made in Janet's honor to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (givenow.lls.org).... Full story
