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Serving Proudly As The Voice Of Valley County Since 1913
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Selma Louise (Hughes) Kompel, age 90, resident of Glasgow, Mont., for the past 11 years, and previously of Auburntown, Tenn., and Pleasant Valley, N.Y., passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 23, 2020, at 12:50 a.m., at Valley View Nursing Home in Glasgow with loved ones all around her. She was cremated and will be laid to rest at Washington Hollow Cemetery in Pleasant Valley. A celebration of life and graveside service for family and friends will be in Pleasant Valley on a date to be determined due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Born Friday,... Full story
After a very long and courageous battle with cancer, our beloved mother, sister, grandmother, aunt and friend, Sandra “Sandy” Kay (Sonnenberg) Laumeyer, 76, of Nashua, Mont., was greeted with all the fanfare a true warrior and champion deserves by her Lord and all His angels Monday, March 9, 2020. Services will be on Saturday, July 11, at 9:30 a.m., at the Laumeyer family farm.... Full story
Mr. Robert James Hadley, 79, passed away Sunday evening, June 14, 2020, at his home in Butte, Mont. He was born Tuesday, April 22, 1941, in Oakland, Calif., to Ray and Jean (Simpson) Hadley. The family moved to Idaho Falls, Idaho, when Robert was 12 and he attended schools there, graduating from Idaho Falls High School in 1959. He graduated cum laude with a BS in Accounting from the University of Utah in 1963. In 1965, he knew the draft was inevitable and made the decision to enlist in the Unite... Full story
Lloyd Edward Fleming, 86, of Nashua, Mont., passed away Saturday, June 20, 2020, in Billings, Mont. Lloyd was born Dec. 14, 1933, in Rockhill-Orbisonia, Pa., to Clarence and Adaline Rogers. He received his early education at Rockhill Elementary School, graduated from Orbisonia High School and attended Texas A&M. He married Edna Storkson on Aug. 2, 1959, at the First Lutheran Church in Glasgow, Mont. The couple made their home throughout the US, as they moved where he was stationed by the Air For... Full story
Ronald Allen Gulbertson, 83, of Glasgow, Mont., passed away Saturday, June 20, 2020, in Billings, Mont. Family will receive friends on Thursday, June 25, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Bell Mortuary in Glasgow. A graveside service will be at noon Friday, June 26, at Galpin Cemetery, Nashua, Mont. A luncheon will be at the Cottonwood Inn, in Glasgow, at 1:30 p.m.. Ron was born Oct. 31, 1936, in Weston, Wis., to Everett Ole Gulbertson and Thressie Zopp. He married Judith Gauvin and the couple had four... Full story
Harold Keith Tokerud, better known as Toke, was born in Great Falls, Mont., on May 25, 1932. He passed away from natural causes in Las Vegas, Nev., on Friday, June 5, 2020, near where he lived in Pahrump, Nev. Services will be held June 2021 in Montana. Toke was the first-born son of Helen Angeline (Tadevich) Tokerud and Fred Eugene Tokerud. While attending Great Falls High School, Toke met the love of his life, Donna Rae Eller, and they were married on Nov. 18, 1951. Toke and Donna Rae were... Full story
Shirley Ann (Daniels) Meiers, 85, of Missoula, Mont., passed away Sunday, June 7, 2020, at her home. Private graveside services will be held with family. Shirley was born July 20, 1934, in Poplar, Mont., to Harry and Marie Daniels. She was the youngest child of five. She attended Fort Benton High School. Before she graduated, she was united in marriage to Duane Meiers in 1951. Their union lasted 65 years. They raised four children: Cindy (Ron) Bishop, Duane (Dana) Meiers, Robert (Jill) Meiers... Full story
Sandra Kay Boese, 57, passed away in Glasgow, Mont., of natural causes on Tuesday, June 2, 2020. Per Sandy’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service for family and friends will be held on Friday, June 19, at Bell Mortuary, in Glasgow at 4 p.m. Memorials may be made to Bell Mortuary.... Full story
Sandra Kay Boese, 57, passed away in Glasgow, Mont., of natural causes on June 2, 2020. Per Sandy's wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service for family and friends will be held on Friday, June 19, at Bell Mortuary in Glasgow at 4 p.m. Sandy was born in Pierre, S.D., on Nov. 12, 1962, to Richard and Marilyn (Brown) Boese. She joined older sisters, Terri, Debbie and Donna. A brother, Doug, joined the family three years later. The family moved from the family farm to Colstrip, Mont.,... Full story
Darlene "Toots" Mae Murch, 82, of Nashua, Mont., passed away peacefully surrounded by family Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020, at Valley View Home in Glasgow, Mont. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, June 13, at the Lauckner Home, 1402 Milk River Road, Nashua, with a funeral reception following at noon. Burial will be at Highland Cemetery in Glasgow, at 2 p.m. Toots was born June 11, 1937, in Albert Lea, Minn., to Clifford and Jessie (Helland) Olson. Toots' family moved to Montana and they... Full story
Shirley Ann Daniels Meiers, 85, of Missoula, Mont., passed away peacefully at her home Sunday, June 7, 2020. As per Shirley’s wishes cremation has taken place. Services are pending and will be announced at a later date. Bell Mortuary is assisting the family with service arrangements. Condolences may be left at bellmortuaryglasgow.com.... Full story
Anita Raye Steiner, age 84, of Fort Peck, Mont., passed away on Friday, May 22, 2020, in Great Falls, Mont. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Sunday July 5, at Highland Cemetery, located in Glasgow, Mont. Anita's brother-in-law, Dave Cooper, will preside over the memorial service. Anita Steiner was born in Piggott, Ark., to Almarita Bell and Marvin Hartwell on Jan. 12, 1936. She went to school in Piggott until she was 16 years old, at which time she relocated to Scobey, Mont., where she... Full story
Edna (Aitken) Brown, 93, of Glasgow, Mont., passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2020, at Valley View Home, in Glasgow. No services are planned at this time. Edna was born Aug. 23, 1926, in Glasgow, to James and Martha (Lawson) Aitken. She graduated 1944 from Glasgow High School. She married Gordon Brown on July 14, 1947, in Glasgow. The couple lived their entire lives in Glasgow. Edna was a dedicated wife and mother to her four sons. She was a very caring and compassionate woman. One of her... Full story
Marvin Copenhaver, 85, of Fort Smith, Ark., passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2020. He was born July 8, 1934, in Hinsdale, Mont., to Martin and Cappie Copenhaver. He was retired from Whirlpool and a U. S. Army veteran. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Barling, Ark., and a Knights of Columbus 4th Degree member. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother, Jimmy Copenhaver; a sister, Virginia Silvey; and a granddaughter, Samantha Kerr-Koons. He is survived by his... Full story
Sondra Colleen (Gallagher) Thorn, 80, of Glasgow, Mont., died on Thursday, May 21, 2020, in Glasgow after a long battle with ovarian cancer. Sondra was born on April 17, 1940, to George and Birdie (Augre) Gallagher. She graduated from St. Raphael's school in 1954 and Glasgow High School in 1958. Sondra also attended Dental Technician School in San Francisco, Calif. She later married Walter Thorn, of Glasgow, on Aug. 15, 1959, and they spent the next 54 years together until Walt's death in 2013.... Full story
On Thursday, May 21, 2020, we lost our beloved dad, grandpa and great-grandpa. For anyone who knew Tony, we all know this world will now be less full of BS! He was the KING! Tony Degele was born on July 31, 1939, to John & Snodie (Saffell) Degele, the ninth of 12 children. As a child, Tony loved to play sports and claimed to be the "favorite" son, although he could never get his brothers to agree. Tony spent three years in the Army and in 1960 he married Irene Garsjo. In his early years, Tony wo... Full story
Donna Jane (Combs) Billingsley, 95, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2020, at the Liggert Cottage on St. John's Campus in Billings, Mont., of natural causes. Memorial services will be Saturday, May 23, at 2 p.m., at Bell Mortuary with Pastor Rick Thompson officiating. Burial will follow at the Highland Cemetery in Glasgow, Mont. Donna was born on Nov. 8, 1924, in Glasgow, to Earl X Combs and Cynthia Isabelle Siple. Her mother passed away when she was three years old and she was raised by her... Full story
Allan Dale Murch passed in peace Tuesday, May 12, 2020, surrounded by his cherished companion, daughter, and son at the age of 72. Al chose to have no funeral services. His family will spread his ashes as he desired and a memorial party to be announced at a later date. Known to friends and family as Al, he was born and lived his life in Glasgow, Mont. He was a talented carpenter and concrete finisher with his business Murch Construction. He took pride in his work and was most proud of his contri... Full story
Floyd “Sonny” Nelson, Jr., 85, of Glasgow, Mont., passed away Saturday, April 25, 2020, surrounded by his family. There will be an open viewing 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 14, and 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., on Friday, May 15. Family is planning a private burial and a funeral service at a later date. Condolences may be left for the family at bellmortuarymontana.com.... Full story
On the afternoon of Saturday, May 2, 2020, at 2:30 p.m., Thomas "Buddy" Edward Mills III passed away peacefully in his sleep at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow, Mont. He was 83 years old. On Oct. 6, 1936, Buddy was born to Tom and Silver (Maguire) Mills in Helena, Mont. The Mills family owned the Montana State Nursery, and he grew up learning and doing much of its operations. He graduated from Helena High School. He attended MSU Missoula, was drafted in the US Army and served in Ft.... Full story
Carol M. (Matuska) Fossum, 82, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2020, of natural causes. Visitation will be 6 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, May 6, at Bell Mortuary, in Glasgow, Mont., with the Rosary being prayed at 7 p.m. A funeral Mass will held 10 a.m., Thursday, May 7, at St. Raphael's Catholic Church. A private burial will be later in Highland Cemetery. She was born to Ernest William and Angeline (Caba) Matuska on Dec. 20, 1937, in Tabor, S.D. She was the third youngest of seven children. She... Full story
Gus Lightfoot, formerly of Fort Peck, Mont., passed away Sunday, April 26, 2020, in Knoxville, Iowa. Remains will be interned in Knoxville, Iowa. He graduated from Glasgow High School in 1954. He graduated from MT State College and went on to a career in the United States Air-Force for 28 years. He is survived by his wife, Jennie (Larson) Lightfoot; children and grandchildren.... Full story
James Robert Koessl, 74, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, April 18, 2020, with his loving wife Laurie at his side. There will be a celebration of Jim's life that will be announced at a later date. He was born on Oct. 9, 1945, in Sturgeon Bay, Wis., to Antone and Margaret Koessl. Jim attended Newport and Sister Bay grade schools and graduated from Gibralter High School. While at Gibralter, he excelled at baseball and continued playing county league ball with the Sister Bay Bays. He... Full story
George Ivan Zavalney, 77, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2020. Celebration of Life will be at a later date. He was born in Glasgow, Mont., on Dec. 4, 1942. He was raised along with his two brothers by his mom, Christine, and step-dad John. He graduated Glasgow High School in 1961. George married Peggy July 19, 1963, and together they raised three wonderful children. He worked as a carpenter for many years before becoming a superintendent on many jobs throughout Montana. He lived in Bozeman,... Full story
Floyd "Sonny" Nelson, Jr., a lifelong rancher from the Tampico/Glasgow, Mont., area, died of natural causes at his home the evening of Saturday, April 25, 2020, surrounded by his family. He was 85 years old. Bell Mortuary of Glasgow is in charge of arrangements; with memorials, funeral services and burial dates to be determined. Sonny was born on the Stensland homestead west of Glasgow on Jan. 27, 1935, as the first of three children to Bertha (Stensland) and Floyd Nelson. He attended grade scho... Full story
