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Kay (Donna Mae) Lasater, 92 of Ryegate, Montana, passed into the arms of her Savior peacefully in the early morning at her home on April 14, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. A private memorial mass will be held Tuesday, May 6, 2025, in St. Mathias Catholic in Ryegate with committal following in the Ryegate Catholic Cemetery. Please attend a light-hearted and fun celebration of life, complete with a storytelling luncheon at the Senior Center immediately following. Come at 12:30 and plan on sharing. Arrangements are under the direction of the Perkins Funeral Home. Condolences for the family may be posted online at www.perkinsfuneralandcremation.com

Adrianne Fordyce, our wonderful daughter, sister, mother, aunt, and friend, passed away at the age of 42 this past Sunday after an inspiring and courageous battle with melanoma. She carried her fearless spirit, boundless energy, and authenticity to Paradise, where she is no doubt recruiting for some co-ed extreme sports league. Despite declaring during a legendary toddler tantrum that she would do "Nothing!" for Jesus, Adrianne went on to live a life full of grace, acceptance, and openhearted love. Her house became a refuge for those who were adrift and lonely, a place of family and healing for young hearts, where she surely entertained angels unawares, walked in His footsteps, and...

Dennis Miller, 83 of Lewistown, died from cancer on April 12. He was born in Lewistown on November 3, 1941, to Ted and Alice (Burch) Miller. He lived in Central MT most of his life. He married Sandra Stevens after high school, and they had three children before divorcing. Denny's second marriage was to Nola Jean McCullough; they also divorced. He worked in the family livestock business at the Miller Feedlot on Upper Spring Creek and at Miller Brothers Land and Livestock west of Eddie's Corner. After the ranch was sold, he bought and sold cattle and feeder pigs. He tried prospecting, but that turned out to be harder work than he liked. He was always interested in money-making schemes that...

Michael George Smith passed away after a long, courageous battle with cancer on March 14, 2025. Mike was born November 23, 1956, to Annie Komarek and George R. (Sonny) Smith in Choteau, MT. Mike was the youngest of 3 children. Mike's life began in the shadow of Black Butte on Brick Yard Creek in the Judith Mountains. At the age of 8, the family relocated to Grass Range where they continued ranching. His younger years were full of harrowing tales of fighting off outlaws, wild Indians, and even a dragon or two. He would often take a break from his day-to-day adventures to visit his beloved grandparents, George & Iva Smith, in Gilt Edge, now a ghost town. Mike also started hunting and...

Michael George Smith, 68, of Shawmut passed away Friday, March 14, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 23, 1956, in Choteau, Montana to his parents George and Ann (Komarek) Smith. Memorial services will be Saturday, March 29, 2025, at 1:00 pm at the Harlowton Faith Chapel. Pastor Jerrod Williams will be officiating. Please join the family following the service for a reception at the Shawmut Community Center. Arrangements are under the direction of the Perkins Funeral Home. Condolences for the family may be posted online at www.perkinsfuneralandcremation.com

Lorraine E. Frounfelter 92 years old, of Lewistown, Montana, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at Caslen's Assisted Living Home. Lorraine E. Gaulrapp was born in Wheaton, Minnesota, to George and Mary Gaulrapp. She married Gordon Hill of Morris, MN, and they had five children during their 11 years of marriage. After their divorce, Lorraine moved back to Wheaton with her children. She was deeply grateful to her brother and sister, who lived nearby and helped care for some of the children during that time. Lorraine worked alongside her mother at a local restaurant, where she honed her skills in baking, particularly making delicious pies and caramel rolls. In October 1959, Lorraine...

Dr. Norman Douglas Patterson, 89, also known as Pat Patterson was born in Billings, MT on August 18, 1935. He was the son of Annie (Calderwood) Patterson and James Patterson. He had an older brother Hubert and sisters Margery and Sylvia. Visitation will be on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, from 4:00 to 7:00 pm with a rosary to be recited at 7:00 pm at Cloyd Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at 10:00 am at St. Leo's Catholic Church. Father Matt Solarz will be officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Norman Douglas Patterson, 89, also known as Pat Patterson was born in Billings, MT on August 18, 1935. He was the son of Annie (Calderwood) Patterson and James Patterson. He had an older brother Hubert and sisters Margery and Sylvia. Norman graduated from high school in Jordan, MT in 1954. He then attended college in Billings, MT, and Washington State College and received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 1962. He practiced veterinary medicine in Bozeman for two years and then in Billings for 8 years. He was a veterinarian for the Montana Department of Livestock for 20 years. Norman married Evelyn in 1978. They ranched 5 miles south of Lewistown. Evelyn had a son, Russell, and daughters...

Clayton Arthur Barkhoff, 90, of Broadview formerly of Lewistown passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at St. Vincent Hospital in Billings. He was born April 2, 1934 in Moccasin, Montana to his parents Clayton and Elsie (Johnson) Barkhoff. Clayton was born and raised in Moccasin, graduating from Moccasin High School. He married Lorraine Abel on June 30, 1953. To this union seven children were born- Wayne, Cheryl, Loren, Yvonne, Roselyn, Dean, and Paul. Clayton worked many years as a mechanic, eventually opening his own repair shop. In later years he also operated a big game outfitting business. Then he retired to raise his own cows until his health failed. He was preceded in death by...

Roseanna Lea Kuhfus, 72, of Lewistown passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025, at Valle Vista in Lewistown. She was born June 3, 1952 in Peoria, Illinois, to her parents William and Norma Purkel. Roseanna enjoyed creating arts and crafts, tending to her live plants, indoors and out, and had a great love for life. This love extended to the pets at home and those she visited, and to the horses she had the opportunity to ride and brush on. Greater still was her unconditional love for her family, for which she gave everything she had and then some to provide and care for. Furthermore, she had love to give her friends and those she conversed with in passing, and those she met with more regularly...

Roseanna Lea Kuhfus, 72, of Lewistown passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025, at Valle Vista in Lewistown. She was born June 3, 1952 in Lewistown, Peoria, Illinois, to her parents William and Norma Purkel. Memorial services will be Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 2:00 pm at the First Christian Church in Lewistown. Pastor Jake Zauche will be officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Cloyd Funeral Home. Condolences for the family may be posted online at www.cloydfuneralhome.com

Thoralf "Sonny" Moline, Jr. died on January 22, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 11, 1935 in Denton, Montana, the son of Thoralf "Alf" and Mary (Owens) Moline. Sonny graduated from Geraldine High School, Class of 1954. Following graduation, Sonny went to work at Ford Motors in Geraldine as a mechanic. While working in Geraldine he met Patricia Molzhon from Ronan, Montana, who was working at a local restaurant. Patricia's sister was insistent upon the introduction, and she was RIGHT! Sonny and Pat began dating and they were married in Geraldine on October 8, 1957. In October of 2024 Pat and Sonny celebrated 67 years of marriage. In 1961 Sonny and Pat moved to...

Lois Stout Houchen, age 77, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2025 at Billings Clinic due to health complications. She was surrounded by family. The youngest of seven children, Lois was born May 17, 1947 in Eureka, MT to John and Bertie Quilling. Lois attended many schools including Whitefish, Eureka, Polson, Charlo, and graduated high school in Menomonie, Wisconsin in 1965. After graduation, Lois moved with her parents to Coffee Creek, MT where they purchased the Coffee Creek store and meat shop. She was substituting as Postmaster at the Coffee Creek post office when she met Donald Stout, who sparked a gleam in her eyes. They were married September 19, 1965 in Stanford. In 1966 they...

Lois Stout Houchen, age 77, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2025 at Billings Clinic due to health complications. She was surrounded by family. The youngest of seven children, Lois was born May 17, 1947 in Eureka, MT to John and Bertie Quilling. Lois attended many schools including Whitefish, Eureka, Polson, Charlo, and graduated high school in Menomonie, Wisconsin in 1965. After graduation, Lois moved with her parents to Coffee Creek, MT where they purchased the Coffee Creek store and meat shop. She was substituting as Postmaster at the Coffee Creek post office when she met Donald Stout, who sparked a gleam in her eyes. They were married September 19, 1965 in Stanford. In 1966 they...