Stenberg Funeral Home

Kevin Wayne van Uden, 58, left our world suddenly and shockingly on December, 28th 2024. Seems he felt it was time to "meander on home". Kevin was born in Chico, CA November 15, 1966. He was kicked out of the womb by his twin sister Dodie, and into the arms of his parents, Larry and Connie van Uden. He spent his younger years in California, and Nevada before finally settling in Montana. Fate did change course for his family, and his parents parted ways sending him to Missoula, MT and then to Libby, MT with his mother. At the prime age of 13, Kevin made the decision to move to Emigrant, MT to let his father try to tame the wild child that he was. He had many fond memories of those days...

Juanita Fallang, 84, of Big Timber passed away Tuesday December 24, 2024 at the family home following an extended illness. Juanita Beth Fallang was born May 13, 1940 in Big Timber, Montana to Charles A. and Alberta E. (Hoyseth) Fallang the youngest of three children. Juanita married Clayton A. Purcell in 1958. They welcomed three children before they divorced in 1966. She married Harry D. McCrorey in 1966 or 1967. He brought a son Mickey to the marriage. She lived with Daniel Philip her good friend for several years. All three preceded her in death. Juanita was also preceded in death by her parents Charlie and Alberta Fallang, her brothers Lyle and Albert...

Jeanette Schott Ronneberg passed away at her home on December 20, 2024 at the age of 78 after a nearly 2 year long fight with cancer. Jeanette was born March 3, 1946 in McLaughlin, South Dakota to Chris & Pauline Schott. She moved with her family to a ranch east of Grey Cliff in 1946 where she attended grade school with her siblings, and then attended and graduated from Sweet Grass County High School in Big Timber in 1964. After high school, she worked at some local businesses until she started work at the Pioneer Medical Center, where she worked for 27 years. Jeanette married Carl Ronneberg on June 15th, 1968. Jeanette was a favorite CNA of the residents at the nursing...

Carol Ann Patrick Turnupseed Shipman, age 88, of Big Timber, MT, formerly of Hamilton, MT, died on Sunday, December 15, 2024 at the Pioneer Medical Center. Carol had been a resident of the PMC's long term care unit for 3 months and the assisted living facility for the previous 5 months. Carol was born July 26, 1936, in Everett, Washington. She was the eldest and only daughter born to James M Patrick and Nadine A (Pollock) Patrick. Carol had three brothers, James Richard, Michael, and Scott. Carol graduated from Everett High School in 1954. After graduation she worked in Seattle for a time, then worked in Everett for West Coast Telephone Company, which later became General...

John Robert Harper (Bob), 85 of Big Timber, Montana passed away on December 12, 2024. Bob was born December 19, 1938, in Big Timber, Montana. He was the sixth child of ten born to Edward V. Harper and Mabel C. (Crum) Harper. His education started at the Glasston School in 1943, until the family moved onto the Crum family ranch near Melville in 1946. There he attended Melville School through the 8th grade and graduated from Sweet Grass County High School in 1956. Bob enlisted in the United States Air Force and served from 1956 to 1960 as Airman First Class. Following his active-duty service, he enlisted in the Air National Guard in 1966. Bob married Jean Duncan on January...

Donald Lewis Purcell, 81, of Big Timber, Montana, passed away on December 9, 2024. Don was born November 11, 1943, in Carrington, North Dakota, the son of Earl Jessie Purcell and Gladys Irene Foulston. Don enlisted in The United States Army and served honorably from 1961 to 1964, and as a reserve until 1967, most of this service was in Germany driving tanks, and had achieved designation as a sharpshooter. Don married Kathleen Jones on the 20th of December 1969 in Big Timber Montana and were later sealed for time and all eternity in the Idaho Falls Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints July 20, 1977. During their 55 years of marriage, Don and Kathy lived...

Lauriann Mary White Cooney, 78, of Big Timber passed away Friday November 8 at her home. Cremation has taken place and a memorial will be held early summer 2025 at her ranch. To leave condolences for the family please visit www.stenbergfhuneralhome.com

Lauriann Mary White Cooney, aged 78, passed away unexpectedly at her home on November 8, 2024, in Big Timber, MT. Born on October 11, 1946, in Lewistown, MT, to Robert S. and Lorraine White, Lauriann was a beacon of strength, independence, and dedication throughout her life. She graduated from Fergus High School in Lewistown, MT, in 1964. She then earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from Montana State University in Bozeman, MT, in 1968, followed by a Master's in Business Administration degree from Nova University in Fort Lauderdale, FL, in 1990. She started as a Registered Nurse at Wheatland Memorial Hospital in Harlowton, MT in 1968 before advancing to become the...

Eldon Scott Blaylock passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024 at age 79 in his home surrounded by his wife, daughters and son. He fought hard to stay with us, but his body just couldn't keep that promise. Scott was born on November 7, 1945 in Billings, MT to Lorraine Reseck and Knox Blaylock. He went to grade school in Billings and Laurel and in the fifth grade he started school in Columbus. In high school, Scott played football, basketball and ran track. He graduated from Columbus High School in 1964 and in the summer of '64 he enlisted in the Navy where he served as a machinist mate and worked in the boiler room. He returned to Columbus after the Navy. In 1969 he met and married...

Timothy "Tim" Gene Thompson passed away peacefully on November 3, 2024. He was born to Teddy and Annette (O'Leary) Thompson on May 22, 1953 in Big Timber, Montana. Tim joined a brother, Stephen Theodore, who died in a childhood accident. Tim lived on the Thompson Ranch his entire life, located east of Big Timber where the Boulder River flows into the Yellowstone River. He graduated from Sweet Grass County High School in 1972. He worked with his parents raising sheep and was part of Thompson Outfitters operating in the Absaroka-Beartooth mountains in southern Sweet Grass and Park Counties. He never missed a summer in 44 years. Tim also owned a fencing business for many years. He...

Jessica passed away Monday October 28, 2024 at the Pioneer Medical Center at the age of 101. She received kind and loving care from all the staff at the PMC. If anyone lived their life to the fullest it was Jessica. She saw beauty everywhere, in everything, and in everyone. And she shared that beauty with the Big Timber community through her art, her love of life, her cooking, her humor, her attitude - always in full color. Jessica will be missed by her family and the multitude of people around the world she touched throughout her life. A private ceremony is being held at Mountain View Cemetery in Big Timber. To leave condolences for the family please visit...

Linda Cheryl Story of Big Timber, MT passed October 11, 2024 after a brief battle with and complications from lung cancer. The third child of Jack D. Smith and Ruby H. (Empfield) Smith's four children, Linda was born in Basin, Wyoming on April 2, 1948. Linda attended several schools throughout Wyoming and Colorado growing up, graduating from Loveland High School in Colorado. After getting caught trying to elope, she and her husband of 58 years, Steve, married on December 11, 1965 in Ft. Collins, Colorado. Together, she and Steve raised their two children, Marla Lehn and Barton Lloyd, near the Colorado mountain town of Walden where they fully embraced and treasured the ranching way of...

Brenda Sue Morning, 63, of Billings passed away Tuesday Oct. 8, 2024 at her home. Cremation has taken place and no services are planned. To leave condolences for the family please visit www.stenbergfuneralhome.com

Alton Hendrickson, 83, formerly of Helena, passed away peacefully at TenderNest Assisted Living in Billings MT, on October 6, 2024, after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Alton was born November 7th, 1940, near Blackduck, Minnesota, to Argyle and Kenny Hendrickson. Alton grew up in Minnesota with two brothers, Verlon and Arlo Hendrickson in a small log cabin on a farm and attended a one room elementary school. His family later moved to Kalispell Montana. In February of 1961 he married Mary Zumberge. They raised four children, Steven, Kathy, Vicki and David Hendrickson. Their marriage ultimately ended in divorce, and on July 21, 1974. Alton also had two other marriages to...

Geoff Walton, 72, of Big Timber passed away Sunday September 1, 2024 at his home. Cremation has taken place and a celebration of his life will be held 1pm Saturday September 28 at the Sweet Grass County Fairgrounds in Big Timber. To leave condolences for the family please visit www.stenbergfuneralhome.com

Geoff Walton, born on June 26, 1951 in Minneapolis, MN, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2024. Geoff was a beloved brother, husband, father, grandfather, and rancher whose life was defined by his deep love for his family and dedication to agriculture. Geoff was the sibling of nine brothers and sisters and grew up in Lockwood. He attended Lockwood Grade School and Billings Central Catholic High School. After school, Geoff worked construction with his brothers in eastern Montana, but his true passion lay in agriculture. As a teenager, he found joy in working at the Two Rivers Ranch (currently Whistle Creek Ranch) south of Big Timber during the summer months. It was there that he...

Connie Mill, 81, of Columbus passed away Saturday August 24, 2024 at Billings Clinic. Cremation has taken place and a celebration of her life will be held 1pm Tuesday September 3 at the family home in Columbus. To leave condolences for the family, please visit www.stenbergfuneralhome.com

Constance (Connie) Arlene Mill born February 20, 1943, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, listening to her favorite old time country music, on Saturday, August 24, 2024. Connie spent her childhood years growing up in Dean, MT. In 1959 she met and married the love of her life Richard Mill, and this November 9th, they would have celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary. Connie treasured the last 50 years living in the Absarokee/Columbus area sharing many happy memories with her large extended family. Connie was the oldest of 36 cousins. She always welcomed everyone into her home, offering a meal, and was always ready for a game of cards. Connie loved to cook...