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David R. Bruck, 83, died at sunrise July 1, 2021, with his beloved wife at his side. He was at peace in mind and spirit after a six-day illness. David was born David Ralph Bruckelmeyer on February 11, 1938, the third son of Catherine (O'Brien) and Frederick Lynn Bruckelmeyer III in Minneapolis, MN. Daves's father was in the U.S. Navy during WWII and had to hand-stencil his entire name on all his uniforms. The first chance he got he changed his name to Fred L. Bruck. And Dave spent the rest of his life explaining, it's spelled like "truck" with a "B." The family moved to Billings, Montana, when Dave was nine. He was enthralled with being a cowboy so his mother bought him an ornery old...

Una Mae Schlack, 93, died of natural causes April 11, 2021 at Elkhorn Nursing Home in Clancy, Montana. She was born in Helena in 1928, the youngest child of Knute and Elsie Johnson, who lived in Lump Gulch, near Clancy. Times were hard. Her family was so poor they paid the doctor with potatoes. Una started school in Clancy, then lived briefly in Two Harbors, Minnesota before returning to Montana. The family settled in Great Falls, where Knute became an engineer on the Great Northern Railroad. Una graduated from Great Falls High in 1946. She played violin and enjoyed tennis and dancing. She began working at age 14 as a telephone operator and as a sales clerk at the Paris Department...

On April 8, 2021, a top hand was added to the ranks of the Celestial Range Riders with the passing of Alan Thompson. Alan Morrell Thompson was born in Berkeley, California on September 23, 1952 to Lucille (Smith) and Morrell Thompson. Alan attended elementary and high school in Bozeman and graduated from UM with a BA in Anthropology and from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a Master's degree in Educational Psychology. Alan married the love of his life, Rosalie Walsh of Helena, who survives him. Alan was preceded in death by his parents, Lucille and Morrell Thompson; his brother Jamie Thompson; his aunt Alma (Smith) Jacobs, and his beloved cousin Cheryl Fisher. Services pending....

Leslie James Simkins (88) passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on March 18, 2021, in Helena, MT. Born June 16, 1932, Lewistown, MT to Leslie Roe and Margarite Simkins. He graduated from St. Leo's High School in 1950. Attended Gonzaga University, served in the Navy during the Korean War, was employed by the VA Fort Harrison and attended Kinman Business College. He married Kim Holdgrafer in 1955 and together they raised six children. He was employed by the State of Montana for 28 years and started the family business Leslie's Hallmark and retired after 25 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Eveyln (Toots), Betty, Patrica (Jim), Shirley, brothers...

On the evening of March 3, 2021, Kelly Francis Flynn passed away after a dogged four-year struggle with cancer. Kelly ran the ranch and imparted his wisdom until his final day, then said he was ready to go Home. He was surrounded by family members at the time of his passing at St. Peter's Hospital in Helena, MT. Kelly was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Rose Flynn and his brothers Joel and Steven. He is survived by his wife Jill, his daughters Shannon (Lynn Reynolds) and Siobhan, his twin brother and best friend Kevin (Nora), brothers Gary (Theresa) and Bryan (Emulyn), sisters Loralee (Dave) Wilkey and Teresa (Dan) Artz, and sisters-in-law Peggy Flynn and Sharon Flynn. ...

Anita Kearns, age 82, passed away peacefully Jan. 15, 2021 at St. Peter's Hospital, Helena. To all of us, she was the lady with the sparkle in her eye. Anita was born in Bozeman, Montana August 01, 1938 to John W. and Mary (Winistorfer) Haniuk. She and her six brothers and sisters were raised in Helena. She graduated from Cathedral High School in 1956 in Helena. She worked for the Western Insurance Agency and the Montana Historical Society after high school graduation. She was a receptionist for Dr. Wm Wise until her marriage to James William Kearns (Bill) on January 27, 1968. Anita had a quiet presence, but with her wry sense of humor and her creative talents, the sparkle in her...

Clarence Glyndon (Glyn) Verzatt passed away the evening of January 7, 2021 at his home. Glyn was 87. Glyn was born July 18, 1933 to Clarence P. and Leslie D. Verzatt of Helena, Montana. He and his sister Clarene moved to Billings, Montana where Glyn attended grade school in Billings until the family moved to Salem, Oregon where Glyn graduated from Salem Senior High in 1951. Glyn worked as a service station attendant in Salem where he met and married Belva Johnson on December 12, 1952. Glyn continued working until he joined the Army in January and served two years during the Korean War. Glyn returned to Salem, Oregon after his discharge and continued working for Master Service Stations...

Debbra Kay Campbell of Harrison, Montana passed away December 18, 2020 at St. Mark's Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was 67 years old. Debbie was born January 3, 1953 in Helena, Montana to Jack Miller and Viola Madison. She loved facilitating and being the point person for gatherings of people of any size, especially family. Debbie loved Christmas time. Traditionally she gifted thought-out personalized Hallmark Christmas ornaments every year. Debbie enjoyed throwing Easter celebrations for her grandchildren. She loved her herd of tiny dogs. She was zealous for nostalgia, family heirlooms, and knowing the historical details of everything she accumulated. Debbie was generous,...

Roy Paul Hockett passed away peacefully in his sleep during the early morning hours of December 15, 2020. Roy was born on the family farm north of Laredo, Montana on April 6, 1929 to parents George and Sophia Hockett. After graduating from Havre High School in 1947 Roy served one year in the Army. He then joined the National Guard, returned to Montana, and enrolled in Northern Montana College where he met Mabel Flansaas. Two years later they were married and moved to Missoula, Montana where both Roy and Mabel received their bachelor's degrees. After completing college Roy entered the U.S. Air Force. During Roy's twenty-year career as an Air Force pilot, he flew 10 different aircraft...

Earl "Dick" Baker On November 9, 2020 Dick passed away from complications of the terrible coronavirus and heart failure. He was 92 years old. Dick was born January 20, 1928 in Bozeman where he grew up fishing with his dad and tearing up and down the streets in his 1938 Ford, winning every race he was challenged to. Dick joined the Army in his teens and was sent to Korea where he was in the medics and drove to the front line to pick up the wounded. Boy are there some stories there. When Dick got back to the states, he found his true love, Betty Gee, the girl next door. Dick and Betty married on February 7, 1948 and had three children. After the Army, Dick was in the National...

Obituary for Delores Joann (Schulz) Held from Belgrade, Montana (formerly of White Sulphur Springs). Delores Joann (Schulz) Held passed away July 21, 2020 in Bozeman. Delores was born on August 19, 1933 in Armour, South Dakota to Fred and Amanda Schulz. During her childhood, the family moved to Bakersfield, California and later settled in Seattle, Washington. Delores loved city living and working at a downtown movie theater where she could wear poodle skirts and saddle shoes. In her junior year of high school, she moved to Clyde Park, Montana to live and assist her sister and brother-in-law on their farm. Delores graduated from Clyde Park High School, and shortly after graduation, she...

East Helena native Lucy Stump passed away on June 23rd following a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. Lucy was born in Helena on January 4, 1930 to John M and Frances (Smith) Rigler of East Helena. At a young age, she lost her father to pneumonia and turned to her brothers Luddie and Zip as her father figures. She cherished her memories of growing up in East Helena and was proud to have been an original Smith's Place family member, always eager to share with all the many tales of life in the smelter town. She helped her mom clean the ASARCO Smelter Administrative Building and played softball on the East Helena team where she cultivated friendships that lasted her lifetime. When...

On the evening of May 30th, 2020 with family surrounding her, Nellie Elizabeth Teague (91) passed away at Mountainview Medical Center in White Sulphur Springs, Montana. Born November 30, 1928 to Elizabeth and Charles Sibley Sr. in White Sulphur Springs, she was the eldest of six siblings. She was named after her Gramma Nellie who had passed away just prior to Nellie Elizabeth's birth. Nellie was raised to be outgoing and independent. Her father being an active Navy man sent letters and mementos from his enlistments which she held close to her heart the duration of her life. As a child she was proud to have participated in 4-H and was proud to of went to the same Camp Rotary as her great...

Early in the morning on New Year's Eve a new voice was added to heaven's choir. Philip Raleigh Duncan, born September 20, 1927 in Helena, Montana was taken from us while his family attended to his final needs. Phil attended Helena public schools and graduated from Helena High in 1945. Upon graduation he joined the United States Navy and was stationed in San Diego until his honorable discharge. On August 24, 1947 he married Lillian (Sis) Paulsen who he faithfully courted throughout high school. The couple moved to Missoula so Phil could attend the University of Montana. In Missoula their first son, John, was born in 1948, then a daughter, Susan, in 1950. After graduating from UM they moved...

Heaven's draperies and angel gowns have likely taken on a fresh, new look as God's master seamstress arrived on the scene on December 20, 2019. Beverly Jean Thompson Hart Donaldson was born on March 8, 1936 at a mere 3 lbs. 6 oz. Her parents, Tilford and Earlene Thompson, were told to take a good look because Bev wasn't going to make it. But she proved them wrong and went on to live a full and productive life up until recent weeks when mesothelioma took its final toll. Bev grew up in Cut Bank, MT and was raised by Frank & Earlene Hart, along with her brother Don. After high school, she attended college in Bozeman where she was actively involved and graduated with a degree in Home...

Wayne Richard Shong, of White Sulphur Springs, Montana and formerly of Augusta and Eau Claire, Wisconsin passed away just shy of his 85th birthday, on Sunday, October 27, 2019 in Bozeman, Montana. Wayne, the youngest son of W. Edgar and Fern Dickinsen Shong was born November 9, 1934 on the Shong family farm, Town of Otter Creek, Augusta, Wisconsin. He graduated May 22, 1952 from Augusta High School where he excelled in athletics. He briefly attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison on a football scholarship. He enlisted in the U.S. Army on June 2, 1955. He was stationed at Fort Campbell, KY; graduating on August 18, 1956 from the 11th Airborne Division Angels. He served as a...

Carlotta "Gail" Campbell (Creecy), 77, passed away peacefully in her sleep at St Peter's Health Center with her son by her side on October 21, 2019 after complications from a stroke. Gail remained sassy and spirited right up to the end. Gail was born in Billings, Montana to Frank and Donna Creecy (Stahl) on January 8th, 1942. She was the youngest of three siblings. She moved with her family to the Belgrade area where she attended Belgrade High School and graduated in 1960. During high school, she performed in several school performances as a member of the school choir. Gail later attended the beauty college in Helena, MT. Gail also attended business college, receiving a degree in...

STRATTON, Twyla I., age 80 of Helena passed away Monday, October 7, 2019. A memorial service celebrating Twyla's life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 18th at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 N. Montana Ave. A reception will follow the service in the social hall of the funeral home. Burial will follow the reception at Forestvale cemetery. Please visit www.aswfuneralhome.com to offer a condolence to the family or to share a memory of Twyla.

Verna Adams Obituary Verna Adams passed away on August 17, 2019, at Broadwater Health Center in Townsend, Montana. The oldest of four children, Verna Eden Goldenstein Adams was born to Etta and John (Jack) Goldenstein on November 24, 1917 in Bozeman, Montana. The four Goldenstein siblings attended the rural Elementary Leverich School south of Bozeman and all were raised in the First Lutheran Church. Verna graduated from Gallatin County High School in 1935. After graduation she was employed as secretary with the Gallatin County Agent's office. She eventually went to work at the then Triple AAA county office until 1939. On November 25, 1939 Verna and Charles (Charlie) Adams, a Livingston...