Carol Kay Hanson
Carol Kay Hanson age 77, entered her heavenly home on March 24, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 15, 1942 in Kalispell, to George and Mildred Webster and was the second of three daughters. The family moved to Deer Lodge where she attended school and graduated from Powell County High in 1960.
On August 14, 1960, Carol married Duane Hanson and soon started their family. Carol enjoyed being a homemaker, raising their children Duane, Debbie, Dick and Rocky and then later helped raise her grandchildren as well as many Pomeranians. Mr Furb, Tia and Foxy were her favorites but also had lots of love for her grand-dogs that she would watch.
Carol enjoyed her time as a Girl Scout leader for many years, participated in bowling leagues, played bunco, pinochle, bingo, cards and mostly being involved in the DL First Presbyterian Church. She became a member on March 26, 1972, was ordained a Deacon in February 2001 and was also the treasurer for the Women’s Circle as well as being a member of Eastern Star. 
Carol will be missed and always remembered by her family and friends for her loving heart, infectious smile and for all the amazing wedding and birthday cakes that she created.
Carol is preceded in death by her parents George and Mildred Webster, husband Duane, sister Diane Gilman, and grandson Josh McOmber.
She is survived by her four children, Duane (Yvonne) of Deer Lodge; Debbie (Jim) McOmber of Wright, Wyo.; Richard of Helena; and Rocky (Kim) also of Deer Lodge; sister Georgia Spence of Missoula; grandchildren Christopher McOmber of Billings; and Chelsie (Nick) Hansen of Great Falls; Crystal (Chris) Gomez of Billings; Amanda Enger (Brandon Lemen) of Carson City, Nev.; and Liz Enger (Joe Shafer) of Deer Lodge. Her great-grandchildren Darren, Jazmin, Jaired, Brynn, Nora, Logan, Teegan, Luke, Kimber, Weslee, Grayson and Lynkon were the lights of her life. Carol will also be missed by her many nieces and nephews.
A viewing will take place on Wednesday March 27 between 4-7 p.m. at the Jewell Funeral Home and the celebration of life will be held at the Deer Lodge First Presbyterian Church on Thursday, March 28, 2019 at 11 a.m. Interment will be held at the Hillcrest Cemetery with a reception to follow.
The family would like to thank the Deer Lodge Medical Center for their care and to the Genesis HealthCare in Deer Lodge, we so appreciate the amazing care, compassion and support that was given to our mom during her two week stay.
Memorial contributions can be made in Carol’s name to West Mont at 2708 Bozeman Avenue, Helena, MT 59601 or donor’s choice.

​Debbie K. Niederklein
​Debbie K. Niederklein passed away suddenly late Saturday night March 2, 2019, at her home in Deer Lodge.  She had been struggling with chronic asthma and allergies for the past six years.  She is now in her Savior’s hands and does not have to struggle with her breathing problems.
She was born in Philipsburg on March 28, 1957 to Walter and Patricia Brooks. She graduated from Philipsburg High School in 1975 and was a member of the 1974 State Class B Championship basketball team and the 1975 State Class C Championship Track team.  She was an athlete and awarded a basketball scholarship to attend Western Montana College, where she was a four-year starter on the basketball team and a member of the track team.  Debbie graduated with BS in Secondary Education from Western Montana in 1980.  After graduation from Western, she taught and coached girls’ basketball and track at Jefferson High School in Boulder for three years.
Debbie married the love of her life Lyle Niederklein, on July 9, 1983 at St. Timothy Chapel near Georgetown Lake.   They were blessed with two sons, Shane of Belgrade, and Blake of Colstrip.  Lyle’s career with the Federal Government took them to Colorado, Washington and back to Montana with seven moves over 11 years.   
She loved being a mother and doing anything for her family.  She also enjoyed helping her friends with babysitting for their children.  She was a substitute teacher and coached girls high school basketball while in Deer Lodge.  As an avid sports enthusiast, she cheered for her sons while playing baseball and basketball.  
Debbie was member of Hope Lutheran Church in Anaconda, and her passing will leave a large hole in her church family.  She was a light in everyone’s life who she touched. 
Debbie was a very thoughtful and loving wife, mother, sister and friend.  She was never a selfish person and always thought of her family and friends first.  Once she obtained an iPad, she always texted her sons “Good Night,” and took pictures whenever she was with them.  It was said by others that they never heard her say a bad thing about anybody.  She will be greatly missed by many.
Debbie is survived by her husband, Lyle, her son Shane, daughter-in-law Anna, granddaughter, Sage, her son Blake, daughter-in-law Kristen, sister Barbara Kain of Helena, sister Janice and brother-in-law Mike Cinko of Apple Valley, Calif.  She will be missed by her many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Pat and Walt Brooks.
A graveside memorial, with Pastor Ken DuVall officiating, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 25, 2019, at the Philipsburg Cemetery.  Luncheon will be served following the graveside service in the conference center of the Granite County Museum in Philipsburg.
Memorials:  St. Jude Children’s Hospital, Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America or  a charity of donor’s choice.

William Stanley Tooke
William Stanley Tooke, February 6, 1954 - March 14, 2019.
William “Bill” Tooke of Plattsburgh passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, March 14, 2019. Bill was born in Hillsboro, Ore. to William A. Tooke and Charlotte (Winkleman) Tooke. He grew up in Deer Lodge  and always considered himself a “Montanian” at heart. 
After earning his Ph.D in Psychology at the University of Texas at Arlington, he began his career at SUNY Plattsburgh in 1987.  There, he was an inspiring professor and is fondly remembered by many of his students. He recently retired after 31 years of service to the University and its students.
He is survived by his daughter, Katharine his literal pride and joy- and her husband Bruno Beca, his father William A. Tooke and his wife Deanette, his sister Patricia and her husband Van Amundson, his nephew Brian Amundson, and his niece Amy and her husband Marty Walters. He was pre-deceased by his mother, Charlotte Tooke. 
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to be gifted to the Plattsburgh College Foundation William Tooke Award for Excellence in Psychology. Gifts may be mailed to the Plattsburgh College Foundation at 101 Broad Street, Plattsburgh, NY 12901.

Gary Thaut
Montana State Prison inmate Gary Thaut died on March 23, 2019 at Montana State Prison in Deer Lodge  of an apparent suicide. Mr. Thaut was found unresponsive in his cell at Montana State Prison. An autopsy will be performed. Mr. Thaut was 66 years old. 
Mr. Thaut was sentenced out of Flathead County in 1998 for the crimes of Aggravated Felony Assault and Criminal Mischief. Mr. Thaut was sentenced to 30 years for the two crimes. In 2012, Mr. Thaut was sentenced in Powell County for Assault on a Peace Officer and received an additional five years to his sentence. Mr. Thaut has been parole eligible since 2013, his discharge date from prison was in 2033. 

Terrance James Smith
​Terry Smith died on March 7, 2019 at his beloved ranch doing one of his favorite chores, feeding the cattle.   His wife of nearly 58 years was with him as he took his last breath.
Terry was born on July 2, 1935 to Elmer Smith and Mabel (Stevenson) Smith in Lucky Lake, Saskatchewan. He was the last of their seven children: Murray (died at birth) Lois, Wilma, Robert, Keith, Doreen and Terry.
During his last year of high school, his parents decided to leave Canada   and find a new ranch property. It was near Ovando, where Elmer found the special place to settle.   Shortly after becoming U. S. citizens Terry was drafted and spent some time in the Army.
After going back to the ranch, he had the chance to buy his own ranch and it was through those days that he was introduced to Carolyn LePiane (there was a little matchmaking going on by Carolyn’s Aunt Louise Haynes). They were married and bought the old Praast place which is where they have resided off and on for their 58 years.   This is where his children ran wild and grew up.   Jeanne Dawn, Matthew James, Victoria Lynn, Tracy Ann and Marcy Elena loved Terry’s sense of humor, his firm hand when they were learning right and wrong, his work ethic, his fierce pride, his generosity;   but most importantly his love.   He would have done anything for his children as long as it was within his moral principles.
Terry worked with neighbors in   logging, haying   and fencing.   He raised and showed Appaloosa horses thanks to a great old cowboy named Lew Ferguson. It has been said many times about Terry, especially when he was on a horse, “He must be the last true cowboy !”
Terry worked for different Breeder’s Services for 40 years. He really enjoyed this.   It was during this time that he designed and built a mobile breeding barn that could be used to service two cows quickly.   He was pretty proud of that barn and many hundreds of cows went through it. He built his new home with the help of some very innovative neighbors and many other buildings; but mostly he raised his kids and he ranched.
He felt comfortable wherever he was: on a horse, on a tractor, in the city, on the ranch, in Canada, in an argument, sharing a joke, giving a hug, with strangers, with family. He knew himself.   This trait made everyone like him and the more you got to know him, the more you loved him.
When the children all were gone Terry and Carolyn enjoyed a lot of wonderful vacations: Germany, Italy, cruising on a great ship in the Gulf of Mexico, New Orleans, across the eastern U. S. in a bus.  
Terry is survived by his adored wife Carolyn, his son and daughters Jeanne Dawn (Robert) Rowland, Matthew James (Lolita) Smith, Vicki Lynn Pocha, Tracy Ann (Walter) Schuele, Marcy Elena Inama, his grandchildren Lyle Andrew Pocha, Ty Daniel (Delaney) Pocha, Mia Montana Smith, Nathan Craig Schuele, Shawnae Rose Inama, Maggie Malena Smith, Paul Kyle Schuele, Matteo Milio Smith and Sandra Dawn Schuele, his great-grandson Kaine Jaxson Pocha, sister,   Doreen Thorpe, Bakersfield, Calif. and many beloved nieces and nephews.
Terry was a person who loved HIS GOD and Church and the people.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Helmville on Friday, March 29 at 11 a.m.   There will be a luncheon at the Helmville Community Center following.
Donations may be sent to   Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) at 1215 4th Ave Ste 1100 Seattle WA 98161. This is due to the fact that two daughters and one granddaughter are diabetic.

Ted Jacobson, 89
Theodore “Ted” Fredrick Jacobson passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, March 13, 2019 from pneumonia at the BeeHive Homes of Butte where he had resided for nearly two years.  For the past three weeks his son, Jim Jacobson, sat vigil by him offering him comfort, as well as his son, Tom, who was able to make it here for the last few days of his life.  Heidi and Chuck and Brett and Kris also made it home to visit Ted before his passing.  This meant the world to him to have the comfort of his children in his last days.
Ted was born to Fred and Della Jacobson on September 7, 1929 at the third generation family homestead in the Deer Lodge Valley where he joined two sisters, Virginia and Eva, and a brother Bud.  On Ted’s 7th birthday he received a special birthday present, his baby sister Joan.  Ted and Joan remained close throughout their lifetimes.    
Ted attended school at the Racetrack Schoolhouse, a mile from his home, and also the Deer Lodge schools.  
On March 16, 1952 Ted married Verna Bentley from Butte and two sons were born of that marriage, Jim and Tom.  They later divorced.  Growing up, Jim and Tom worked alongside their dad on the family ranch learning many life lessons.
Ted went into the ranching business with his dad and brother and in 1953 they formalized a partnership where they raised Hereford and Black Angus cattle and certified seed potatoes.  The brothers separated their business partnership in 1969 and each continued ranching separately on neighboring ranches. Ted continued ranching through 2004.  He was gifted with handling horses, catching and breaking wild horses.  His kind, gentle spirit calmed the wild animals.  He loved riding gaited Tennessee Walking horses.  Ted transitioned from a Black Angus herd of cattle to the Simmental breed which he helped introduce into Montana and the Deer Lodge Valley.  He also did artificial insemination.  He traveled showing cattle as well as advertising cattle at livestock shows throughout Montana, Colorado, and Canada.    (Ted enjoyed listening to the song “I was Country before Country was Cool” and his son Jim pointed out that he was “black cows” before “black cows” were cool.  Now that is pretty much all you see are black cows but that was not the case back when Ted, his dad, and brother first had them.)
Ted was Vice President of the Deer Lodge Bank & Trust from 1966-1968 where he assisted his brother Bud as President.
Ted met the love of his life Barb Nolte and they were married on March 17, 1986.  Barb was a bonus package to him because he gained three more children, Gavin, Brett, and Heidi, who he loved and adored. Ted encouraged Barb to pursue her dream of nursing, and she became one of the best RNs ever.  He was very proud of her.  Ted and Barb enjoyed traveling, and especially loved Hawaii.
Ted belonged to the Elks Lodge and the American Simmental Association.  He loved family get togethers which occurred often, not only holidays in the Jacobson family.  He was close to all of his family.  He would help anyone out.  He especially had a kind spot in his heart for children, and helped many with their needs and educations.  Ted was always a true gentleman, very kind and sweet, and had a heart of gold up to the moment he died. He loved music, and had a beautiful tenor voice that would give one goosebumps. Even with dementia setting in, he could remember every word to all of the old-time country songs as well as the Lord’s Prayer.  Ted loved God, his family, his friends, his Country, and Deer Lodge.
Thank you to the staff at BeeHive Homes for wonderful care and friendship, Frontier Hospice for your compassion and care, and Jim Gaskell for your companionship.
Ted was preceded in death by his parents, wife Barb, step-son Gavin, sister Virginia, sisters and brothers-in-law Eva (Leon) Carmen (Oliver Touchette); Joan (John) Mollenberg; brother and sister-in-law Bud (Edna) Jacobson; and a special cousin Robert Evans who was his best friend.
Survivors include his sons, Tom Jacobson (Anchorage), Jim (Kelly) Jacobson (Anchorage), step-daughter Heidi (Chuck) Silzly (Boise), step-son Brett (Kristine) Nolte (Kuna, ID), grandchildren T.J. Jacobson, Jennifer Jacobson, Hunter Nolte, Gavin Nolte, Alli Jo Silzly, Randall Silzly, daughter-in-law Jo Ellen Jacobson, numerous nieces and nephews, and two special Deer Lodge nieces Debbie (Jeff Tamcke) Ehret and Lori (Mike) Johns who were there to help him when his children moved out of state, as well as a long-time friend Joe Heisdorf.
Jewell Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.  Visitation was Monday, March 18, 2019 from 4-7 p.m. at the funeral home, and a memorial service was held Tuesday, March 19, at 11 a.m. at the Immaculate Conception Church, Deer Lodge, with internment at the Hillcrest Cemetery followed by a luncheon at the Broken Arrow.  Pallbearers were  Jim Jacobson, Tom Jacobson, Brett Nolte, Chuck Silzly, Hunter Nolte, Gavin Nolte, Randall Silzly, Mike Johns, Joe Heisdorf, Jim Gaskell and honorary pall bearer T.J. Jacobson.
Memorials:  Rialto Theatre, P.O. Box 874, Deer Lodge 59722 or donor’s choice.

​Bette Garnett Peterson
Bette Garnett Peterson, 1932-2019.
 Sweetgrass Woman her name came to be and later I will tell you why it is important to me. But for now let us celebrate her journey through life to the end of the trail.
She was born in the backseat of a car in 1932, at Woodside, in the Bitterroot north of Hamilton. Her Shoshone blood was given to her by Mary Garnett, and her dad, Oran, was not finished yet. Sweetgrass Woman had four brothers who filled her life, with none surviving her sacred life.
She grew up in the valley of the Bitterroot flower, but as a young girl moved to Anaconda for a job her dad did need. Later on she met her man, Paul, and her real journey began. Farming and ranching in the Deer Lodge Valley, driving the buckrake with her black hair waving in the wind.
Sweetgrass Woman mothered two children early on and gave them their freedom to grow up independent and strong; a boy and girl to be exact, and that is why I can write this story now.
I took her daughter’s hand in 1989, and proved myself in this promised land, sharing their journey with honey bees and lending a hand.
When Christmas or birthdays came around, we treasured the gift of sweetgrass all in a braid. It was to remind us of smudges and prayers and that the real gifts are free if you watch for them out there. She was the best of a cook and taught me how to fry sliced apples in butter and brown sugar, along with pork steak and a mix of wild rice and salad on the side.
In later years we lived close by to help them along with the aging of time. One afternoon, she visited our house and we offered bananas for their next meal. She said she could take two and placed them in her left coat pocket, commenting that she didn’t have room in the right pocket – her six gun was there.
With her hair silver and years passed by, on March 2, 2019, God needed her to share her wealth by smudging and sending prayers down on the earth.
She loved to ride through the Big Hole Valley, especially in June when the camas flowers are in full bloom. We will spread her ashes with love and upon the ground a sweetgrass braid we will leave there.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Deer Lodge Care, 1100 Texas Avenue, Deer Lodge, MT 59722.

​Frances “Frankie” Rose (Jacobs) Sauber
Frances “Frankie” Rose (Jacobs) Sauber of Bellevue, Wash.; born March 31, 1922 in Tracy, Minn. And died January 5, 2019 in Bellevue; preceded in death by her husband of 74 years Paul Thomas Sauber; daughter of the late Frank and Louise Jacobs; mother of Shirley Sauber; Thomas (Raquel); Bernard (Carroll); Kenneth (Lois); Phillip (Elaine); Charles (Nancy); sister-in-law of Madalen Sugrue; grandmother to 12; great-grandmother to 13. She was preceded in death by sisters Marie and Imelda and a brother, Rev. John Jacobs, Dominican Priest.
Upon graduating Tracy high school, Tracy, Minn., Frankie moved to Spokane, Wash. While there she met Paul Sauber, who attended Gonzaga University. On May 22, 1944 she and Paul married. They remained happily married for 74 years until Paul died in July 2018.
After marrying, Paul and Frances moved to Seattle, he to work for the Boeing Company, she to begin her work as a nurse at Providence Hospital in Seattle. She worked as a nurse until her first child was born in 1945. Her focus was on child rearing and loving her husband.
When Paul retired from Boeing in 1982, he and Frankie toured the country in their motorhome. They enjoyed visiting national parks, historic landmarks, and spending time with their children and grandchildren. The family frequently spent time in Gold Creek visiting Paul’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Sauber.
The Memorial Mass was celebrated at St. Louise Church in Bellevue, January 18, 2019. Burial was in Sunset Hills Cemetery in Bellevue.

Mr. Gary “Coach” Weber
Mr. Gary “Coach” Weber, born on January 10, 1950 in Hamilton, to the late Marcia Richards and the late Joseph Weber, passed away at age 69 on March 1, 2019 in Anchorage, Alaska, surrounded by his loved ones. 
He was preceded in death by his mother, father, and stepfather, John Richards.  Gary is survived by his partner Kristy Sauerbier; his son and daughter-in-law, Nicholas Weber, Sarah Weber, and grandchildren Holly, Isaac, Grant, and Faye; his daughter Samantha Weber and partner David Gonzalez; and his youngest son Joseph Weber, partner Kelsie Burgman, and grandson Lincoln.   He is also survived by his sisters, Barbara Weber and Karen Kallin.  
He graduated from Montana School of Technology and spent a lifetime in sales and in the service of others.  He was the beloved coach of the local high school basketball team, and enjoyed playing pranks and making others laugh with his booming voice and thunderous laugh. He will be missed as a towering presence in all the lives he touched. 
His family invites donations in Gary’s name to the Burgman / Boyle Memorial Scholarship Foundation (Mountain West FCU, 400 East Park St. Butte, MT 59701). 
Friends and family can pay their respects at the visitation, officiated by Cleveland Zackery, on Friday, March 8 from 12 to 1 p.m. at Angelus Memorial Park, 440 E. Klatt Rd., Anchorage, Alaska, 99515. Following that, there will be a funeral service, officiated by Cleveland Zackery, from 1 to 2 p.m. at Angelus Memorial Park.  

​Gary Tavenner
​Gary Tavenner, a true Montana native, passed away February 26, at his home in Missoula.   A proud descendant of the Williams, Tavenner, and Bielenberg families of Deer Lodge, Gary was born April 14, 1941 to Donald Williams Tavenner and Mary Ellen Bielenberg Tavenner, joining older brother Dean. Younger brother Lee completed the family. Don and Mary instilled a love of Montana history, photography and aviation in all three boys. Don led the clan on frequent family adventures to Mexico, Arizona, and his beloved Glacier Park.
Gary graduated from Powell County High School lettering in football, basketball, and track. Many of his Warden classmates remain lifelong friends. His college career was spent at Montana State in Bozeman where he was a Sigma Chi preparing for a career in ranching with majors in Accounting and Economics.  
In 1963, he married Lynn Ellinghouse of Sheridan, moving back to the Williams and Tavenner Ranch to join his father and Uncle Bob in the family business and Montana ranching tradition.   After the untimely death of his father and sale of the ranch, Gary built custom homes and owned and operated Pioneer Hardware in Deer Lodge.   A new career with ASCS/Farm Service Agency brought him to Missoula where he was a member of the Kiwanis Club of Missoula and attended Grace Methodist Church.
 He was preceded in death by his parents, Don and Mary and brother Dean.   He is survived by his wife Lynn, daughters and sons-in-law; Gloria Tavenner Dow (Dean) of Reno, Nev., Tanya Lynn Hauenstein (Dennis) of Spokane, Wash., and Laura Louise Sokolowski (Ken) of Denver, Colo.; grandsons Cody Hauenstein (Amanda), Ryan Hauenstein, Zane Sokolowski, and Cy Sokolowski; great-granddaughters Hayden and Emersyn Hauenstein, brother Lee and Mary Hamilton, cousin Martha Klaumann (Stan), numerous nieces and nephews, cousins, and many dear friends.
Gary’s family remembers and appreciates his quiet, care taking demeanor, his work ethic and his good humor in the face of adversity.   He was an encouraging swim, basketball, cheer and life coach to his daughters, a construction foreman for the entire family, and an avid Mullan Road historian throughout his entire life. Gary believed anything was possible, “If a guy had a few tools, and a little know how…”
Services will be Saturday, March 16, 2019, 11 a.m., at the Grace Methodist Church on the corner of 10th and Garfield, Pastor Todd Scranton officiating, with a luncheon reception to follow.   Memorials may be made to Grace Church, 1756 10th Street West, Missoula, 59801, or Powell County Museum and Arts Foundation, 1106 Main Street, Deer Lodge, Montana 59722, or one of the donor’s choice   If you are unable to join us   for the service, walk in the footsteps of Lewis and Clark, sprinkle huckleberries on your ice cream, chuckle at a limerick,   join Stan at the sink to do the dishes or contemplate a historic, geologic or geographic roadside sign. Gary will be with you.   Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.whitesittfuneralhome.com.

Death Notice: Ole M. Olson
Ole M. Olson, 76, passed away on February 5, 2019 at Deer Lodge Medical Center. Services pending.

Correction: Donald (Duck) Roberts
Services will be held on March 23 at the Baptist Church at 1 p.m. with the guard ceremony following outside the church. A luncheon will follow immediately afterwards at the church.

​Donald (Duck) Roberts
Donald (Duck) Roberts, 64, of Deer Lodge passed away Sunday, February 24 at home.
Donald was born in Devils Lake, N.D. To Elden ad Helen Roberts, the fifth of seven children. Donald attended school in Deer Lodge until he joined the Marine Corps in 1973. Donald married Lila LaTray on May 10, 1975. Their only son Brian was born September 7, 1976. Upon his honorable discharge he went to work for the city police department of Deer Lodge. He became head of the water department and in 2003 he went to work at MSP as supervisor for the road crew. Donald retired from MSP in 2016 due to a back injury.
Donald enjoyed fishing, camping, boating, working in his meat shop known as Duck’s Smokehouse, making sausage and cutting up meat for many people in the area until it was no longer possible for him. Donald loved family gatherings where he would make everyone laugh. Sunday breakfast at his home, his nephew Cody would always be the target of his jokes which would make Cody laugh.
The light of Donald’s life were his four grandchildren, Patrick, Daylelyn, Jesse, and Sarina. They loved their papa unconditionally. During his many doctor appointments to the VA in Helena, Brian was faithfully his driver when Donald was no longer able to drive. Thank you Brian.
Donald is survived by his wife Lila of 44 years; son Brian and daughter-in-law Nikki; his pride and joy Patrick, Daylelyn, Jesse and Sarina; brothers Dan, David, and Duane; sisters Kathy Mitchell and Debbie Persons; father-in-law Harold LaTray; several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, and nieces and nephews who he loved dearly. To brother-in-law Dale and his wife Debbie, thank you for being by Lila’s side when he was in Harbor View hospital and Billings in the hospital.
Cremation has taken place. RIP Donald, you are no longer in pain.
Services will be held on March 23, 2019 at 1 p.m. with Howard Neckels officiating.

​Cheryl Marie (Trimbo) Roesler
Cheryl Marie (Trimbo) Roesler died peacefully on Saturday, March 2, after a long struggle with chronic illness at the hospital in Deer Lodge. She was 56. 
Cheryl is survived by her husband, Mike Roesler of Deer Lodge; her daughter, Courtney Nelson, and granddaughters Paisley and Teagan of Vancouver, Wash.; her sisters, Barbara Anderson, Kathy Harwood (Tony), Mary Carlile (Bill) and Nancy Condon; her brothers, Jim Trimbo (Shirley), Jack Trimbo (Brenda), Tim Trimbo (Cheryl), Bill Trimbo (Juana) and Richard Trimbo (Rhonda); her stepsons, Tyson Roesler (Elyssa), and grandchildren Avary and Aria; Aaron Roesler (Holly), and grandchildren Kinsley and Grayson; and many, many more nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.
Cheryl was preceded in death by her parents, Bob and Inez Trimbo, her nephew Brandon, and her beloved big brother, Steve.
Cheryl was born in Vancouver, Wash., to Bob and Inez Trimbo, the youngest of their 11 children. She graduated from Prairie High School and attended Clark College. She worked retail for most of her career in Vancouver, Wash. and Portland, Ore.
Cheryl met and fell in love with Mike in 2008. They made their life together in Deer Lodge, where they enjoyed outdoor activities, horses, their dogs, and Blue Grass Festivals, including a Blue Grass Camp on the West Fork of the Bitteroot River, where they were married May 29, 2009.
We will remember Cheryl for her big heart, her easy smile, her generous spirit, her gift with horses, and her ability to teach everyone to ride. She will be greatly missed.

Death Notice: George (Gregg) Franks
George (Gregg) Franks passed away February 20, 2019. Services will be held March 9 at the LDS church in Deer Lodge at 1 p.m. Graveside services will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery, with a luncheon afterwards at the church.

​Galen L. Horswill Sr.
Galen L. Horswill Sr., 88, of Deer Lodge, passed away peacefully February 22, 2019 in the Deer Lodge Rehabilitation and Care home.
He was born March 24, 1930 in Hamlin County, S.D. to Philp and Lucille Horswill.   He was educated in the Nanison N.D. area, where his family moved to when he was a boy.  
He served in the Air Force during the Korean War.  
He married Virgilee Pardeu, June of 1959 in Deer Lodge. Virgie passed away February 1986.
Galen married Betty DeRozier in 2001.   They lived in Minnesota.   Betty passed away August, 2018.
He is proceeded in death by both of his wives, father, mother, brothers and sisters.   Along with lots of cousins and friends.   
He is survived by two sons: Galen Jr. (Donna) of Deer Lodge and Mike (Angie) of Havre; daughter: Shawna Horswill-Tadvick (Robert) of Monroe, Wash.; two sisters: Lavonne Radneicki and Blanche Gill of Apache Junction, Ariz.; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.  
A viewing will be held at Jewell Funeral Home in Deer Lodge, Wednesday, February 27 from 3 to 5 p.m.
The funeral will be held at the Christ Fellowship Church, Thursday February 28 at 11 a.m.   The Burial will be at Hillcrest Cemetery in Deer Lodge with a luncheon following at the church.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating a memorial to Braach Shepherd 4 Veterans Inc. (BS4V) 1205 Marshall Creek RD. Philpsburg, MT 59858 in Galen Horswill SR.’s name.

​Walter Greig Godkin
Walter Greig Godkin went to be with his Savior Jesus on Feb. 1, 2019 at the Deer Lodge Care and Rehabilitation Center, Deer Lodge. 
He was born in Brownwood, Texas Sept. 21, 1945. He attended the eighth grade in Philipsburg and then moved to Reno, Nev. Greig was an avid fly fisherman and also a wonderful gardener. He definitely had a green thumb. 
He moved back to Philipsburg in the early 1970s and was a log truck driver. He continued that profession until his retirement. He logged around Philipsburg, Garrison, a short stint in Oregon and then he moved to Alaska. Logging in Alaska was an adventure, which he liked. The only way into the logging camps was by plane. 
He met and married Joyce Downs in 1984 in Ketchikan, Alaska. She survives and resides in Ketchikan. 
He was proceeded in death by his parents Charles and Ruth Godkin, brothers, Robert and Phillip and niece, Becky. He is survived by son Walter Barry Godkin; daughters, Sarah Chapman (Rick), Layla Brown (Joe); sister Norene McEvoy (Dennis) and brother Chuck Godkin (Kim); and nine grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. 
A graveside service will be held May 18 at the Philipsburg Cemetery. Dr Tom Wood of Christ Fellowship Church in Deer Lodge will be officiating. 
Our thanks to the Deer Lodge Care and Rehabilitation Center and Dr. Qamar for the excellent care he received. 

​Bonnie Dot Penner
Bonnie Dot Penner, 81, of Bigfork, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019. 
Bonnie, affectionately known to others as “Tiny,” was born on Sept. 7, 1937, to Austin and Nellda Dillree in Rexburg, Idaho, joining older sister Lois and brothers Gary and Larry. The family relocated to Ovando. She attended Missoula County High School in Missoula and graduated in 1955. 
Bonnie’s greatest treasure was her family. She loved celebrations that brought the entire extended family together. Any chance to gather, play cards, tell stories, and enjoy a family meal. No one ever went hungry around Bonnie, be it her family, friends, or the multitude of birds and sometimes deer fed from her front porch. She was also known for her homemade candy and cookies, which were eagerly anticipated and will surely be missed. 
Bonnie’s other treasure was her yard. She possessed enviable gardening skills and spent countless hours in her yard, planting and tending to all her flowers and trees. Her efforts always brought amazement to visitors and Bonnie was delighted when her fruit trees would bloom, producing buckets full of pears and apples. 
She was reunited in passing with her parents, Austin and Nellda Dillree, and brother Gary Dillree, among others. 
She is survived by her sister, Lois James, and brother, Larry Dillree, both of Ovando. She is survived by her children, daughter Susan Nellda Cooper of Homedale, Idaho; son Geno Naef of San Antonio, Tex.; son Larry Penner of Bigfork; son Butch Naef of Spearfish, S.D.; son Jamie Penner of Bigfork; and daughter Ann Penner and son-in-law Todd of Helena; in addition to several grandchildren and great-grandchildren whom she loved to squeeze and hug. 
The family is planning to hold a celebration of Bonnie’s life this summer, when the grass is green and the flowers are in bloom, just the way she preferred them.

​Julia Marie Gangl Hutchison
Julia Marie Gangl Hutchison was born February 11, 1938 and passed away peacefully February 3, 2019 In Deer Lodge.   She was born in Starkweather, N. D., the fifth child to Joseph and Mary Gangl.   She moved with her family to Deer Lodge at age 16.
Julia worked her entire life while raising her seven children.   Early on she worked at St. Mary’s Hospital, Ma Bell, Safeway, and 4B’s Restaurant.   She then took a position at Montana State Hospital and Galen State Hospital where she would spend the next 27 years until retirement with a brief time spent in Billings.
Julia was married to Jim White and was divorced, she married Paul Revere “Bill” Wheat, deceased, and later married Bob Hutchison, deceased.
She is preceded in death by her parents, a son John Foley Wheat, a grandson Christopher White, a stepson Paul Revere “Billy” Wheat Jr., her sister Helen Roberts, her brothers Wilfred, Frank, and Robert Gangl.
Julia is survived by her brother Albert (Dorothy) Gangl of Kingfisher, Okla., her children Linda “AJ” (Chic) Hoenig of Three Forks, Jim (Karen) White of Helena, Cindy (Gary) Marshall of Deer Lodge, Laura (Chet) Periman of Deer Lodge, Val (Mitch) Clement of Cottage Grove, Wis., Albert “Chub” Wheat of Deer Lodge, step children Carla Beirle and Debbie Brown, grandchildren Steven and Todd Waters, Amber and Sara Marshall, Alan, Crystal, and Amy White, Dale and Cheston Periman, Josh and Jake Heine, Lyndsay and Skyler Clement, Karson, Bridger, and Aliawna Wheat, great-grandchildren Kemrai and Aiden Brenton, Ethan Arnold, Richard and Danelle Waters, KenziAnne and Jace Heine, and Michelle Julianna Periman.
Even though she spent most of her life working and raising her family she was able to travel to Alaska and Hawaii.   She also took a road trip to Oregon with her best friend Edith and grandson Dale.   She attended numerous conventions with Jehovah’s Witnesses in the lower 48 states and Canada, as far east as New York City and west to Pasadena, Calif.
Services were held Saturday February 9 at 2 p.m. at Jewel Funeral Home followed by a gathering at the Woman’s Clubhouse at the corner of Missouri and Clagget.
Thank you to Dr. Qamar and the staff at Renaissance and Deer Lodge Care and Rehab for the friendship and wonderful care of our mother.

Death Notice: Arthur Barkhoff
Arthur Barkhoff, 71, passed away January 26. There will be a celebration of life at a later date.

​Daniel “Danny” Roy Antila
Daniel “Danny” Roy Antila, 48, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, January 25, after a heroic battle with brain cancer.  
Danny was born in Helena  to Allen Antila and Sue (Thomas) Hiltz on May 6, 1970.  He was the fifth son of six boys.  Danny married his high school sweetheart Luanne (Tolon) Antila on July 20, 1991 at the Cathedral of St. Helena.  Together, they were blessed with two sons, Brandon and Bo.
Growing up in the mountains of Elliston, Danny was often found with either a fishing pole or a rifle in his hand.  He not only loved the mountain life, but he excelled in sports, as well.  He was a talented state diver, basketball player, runner, and all-around athlete.  He was well known for his record breaking hunting accomplishments and massive elk and deer shed collection.  Danny’s hobbies included hiking, bow and horn hunting, camping, golfing, fast pitch softball, fishing, 4 wheeling and watching the Dallas Cowboys. His favorite pastime of all was spending quality time with his family. 
Danny had an incredible work ethic, which was admired by all.  In his earlier days, he worked as an iron worker and pipefitter alongside his father and brothers constructing refineries and paper mills.  They worked in several states including  Alabama, Minnesota, Washington and Wyoming.  Danny was quickly drawn back to Montana where he worked for several contractors in the construction business.  He and Luanne eventually started their own business, Antila Construction & Excavation.  His strong dedication and willingness to go the extra mile, not only brought success, but built many lifelong friendships that endure to this day. 
Danny wholeheartedly loved and supported his family in every way.  He never missed a sporting event or school function that his boys were involved in.  He instilled in his sons at an early age how to work hard and persevere, a trait that made him very proud of them.  Danny’s love of hunting and fishing was passed on to his sons, and while at his side, they had their own record breaking animal hunts and fishing adventures. Danny was also very proud of his nephews and nieces. He loved them very much and showed his support, attending their graduations, weddings, and hunting trips. He loved bow hunting trips in the fall with his brothers, cousin, and friends, and he looked forward to antler hunting on the Cobb Ranch each spring.  Most of all, he loved spending time with his wife, Luanne, who was his best friend. She was always beside him on their many camping trips to Augusta, taking hikes together, sharing movie nights, numerous trips, and listening and dancing to music at home. 
 Danny was good to everyone. It was simply his nature. He never met a stranger. His quiet kindness was felt by many in countless ways, but never mentioned by him. He never expected, nor would accept anything in return. He was strong, heroic, giving, compassionate and truly a caring man that saw only the best in everyone.  He would help anyone without hesitation, and he lovingly opened his home to many in need over the years, without thinking twice about it. His positive attitude pushed him through many trials in his life.  Danny fully enjoyed hosting some of the greatest parties and get-togethers in Elliston, including his world-class Fourth of July events, and poker parties.  He loved his friends and community and always wanted people to have a good time.  
Danny always had a smile on his face and a twinkle in his eye.  He loved God and has always felt that his life was blessed, even during the toughest of times for him. Giving to others is what gave Danny strength, and he stated throughout his illness that he was strong enough to handle what he had no control over.  In the company of family and the great outdoors of Montana, he gracefully accepted his fate in his final months and days, never deviating from the Danny we were all blessed to know and love. He never questioned why…he just continued to be the wonderful husband, father, family member and friend that he was meant to be. He will be truly missed and forever loved by so many. 
Danny is survived by the love of his life, Luanne and their two sons, Brandon (Emily Quigley) and Bo (Madi King), grandchildren Blakely and Knox of Elliston; mother, Sue Hiltz of Elliston; four brothers, Allen of Elliston, Rich (Gabby) of Rock Springs, Wyo., Wayne (Nila) of Bellingham, Wash., Shawn (Kendra) of Lebanon, Ore.; godson, Johnny (Karli) Thomas of Thompson Falls; nephews and nieces, Zach, Katlyn, Tanner, Tiffany, Preston, Tessa, Tim, Seth, Slade, Kaycee, Shane, Kenzie, Kayla, Krypton, Camdon, Khandrad, and Hadley;  sisters-in-law, Christy Antila of Bellingham, Wash. and Paula Antila of Green River, Wyo.; mother-in-law, Lois Tolon of Deer Lodge; brothers-in-law, Tim Tolon of Deer Lodge, Tom Tolon of Colorado Springs, Colo., Dan Tolon of Bluffton, S.C., and Mike (Lesley) Tolon of Helena; sister-in-law, Terese Penix of Huntsville, Ala.; and numerous uncles, aunts, cousins, and friends.          
Danny is preceded in death by his father, Allen Antila; step-father, Jim Hiltz; youngest brother, Wylie Antila; father-in-law, Moose Tolon; and brother-in-law, Ed Tolon.
Danny’s family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Thomas Weiner and the wonderful Oncology staff at St. Peter’s Health. 
“I know for certain that we never lose the people we love, even to death.  They continue to participate in every act, thought, and decision we make.  Their love leaves an incredible imprint in our memories.  We find comfort in knowing that our lives have been enriched by having shared their love.”-Joe Buscaglia
 In lieu of flowers please help someone in need in any way you can.  The best gift you could give back to Danny and his family is to share your smile, kindness, and generosity with someone who can use a kind gesture or a helping hand. Danny lived by this simple rule, and to pay it forward would mean so much to him.
A vigil will be held at 6 p.m., Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 N. Montana Ave, Helena.  Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 12 p.m. Thursday, January 31, 2019 at the Cathedral of St. Helena, 530 N. Ewing St.  A graveside service will follow the mass at the Elliston Cemetery.  A potluck reception will follow the burial at the Elliston School Gym, 205 W. Main St. Please visit www.aswfuneralhome.com to offer the family a condolence or share a memory of Danny.

​Fay “Mickey” Erb Neubauer
Fay “Mickey” Erb Neubauer, 87, died of natural causes on January 21. Mickey was born to Margaret and Philip Erb in Missoula, April 4, 1931. Mickey, her mother, and brother Flip moved to Clinton and then to St. Ignatius when she was very young. She and her brother moved to Deer Lodge to live with her grandparents, Rosie and Frank Roberts, when she was in the third grade.
Mickey was a good student in grade school and throughout high school. While attending PCHS and for some time afterward, she worked at several local restaurants, then she took a fulltime job clerking at Bud’s Drug store for a while. Things were tight during the early 1960s, so to help make ends meet, Mickey worked in local potato fields, and ironed and sewed for others. She eventually took permanent employment at School District #1, where she was instrumental in exposing the corruption of a superintendent and helped bring him to justice. It was something she didn’t enjoy but for which her family was proud. As the first secretary at Granville Stuart, Mickey knew every child and called each by name in the lunch line, generously giving out hugs and compliments.
She married twice at a young age and gave birth to the girls Terry, Shannon, and Kathy. On January 5, 1957, she married Wayne Neubauer. Together they had two boys, Brad and Guy, thus making their family complete. 
Mickey raised her children to be good citizens, instilling high moral standards, a sense of charity, kindness, and love.  She instilled in them a love for reading, playing board games, putting puzzles together, gardening, sewing, cooking, and baking. Her hands were never idle; she sewed and knitted for her family and others, baked bread, made lots of soups, and canned vegetables and fruit from the family gardens. Always willing to share, Mickey would give out freshly baked breads and pies to family and friends.
After retirement Mickey and Wayne went on many adventures with friends from the Deer Lodge Valley.  Travels took them to Alaska, Hawaii, Ireland, Jamaica, and to various destinations throughout the continental U.S. During their excursions, Mickey was always kind and sweet with others, and Wayne told stories and jokes, and he still does.
Mickey’s last year was spent in the tender care of the Renaissance Center. The family sincerely thanks the staff for their loving and compassionate attention to her and the entire family.
Mickey was preceded in death by her mother Mike Roberts, grandson Cory Driessen, son-in-law Glen Mullins, in-laws SJ and Cora Neubauer, Audrey and Ron Neubauer, Wes and Marie Neubauer, Lyle Neubauer, Donna Shrauger, and Lee Fletcher.
Mickey leaves behind her husband of 62 years, Wayne; daughters Terry Sullivan (Tom Gilbert), Shannon Sullivan (Bob McElderry), and Kathy Mullins;  sons Brad and Guy; brother Gary (Flip) Erb (Alice); sister-in-law Shirley Fletcher; grandchildren Zach Neubauer (Kristina), Paige Fisk (Russ), Briana Mullins, and honory grandchild Brett Tolon; great grandchildren Kynsley, Lily, Parker, and Maverick; and numerous beloved nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to ARK After School Program, Senior Citizen Center, Woman’s Club, or a charity of your choice. A service will be held at the Deer Lodge Elks on Main Street on February 8 from 1-3 p.m. Burial will at a later date.

Ronald Alfred Dunn
Montana State Prison inmate Ronald Alfred Dunn died on January 16, 2019 at the Lewistown Infirmary in Lewistown, following an extended illness. Mr. Dunn was 76 years old. 
Mr. Dunn was sentenced out of Missoula County in 2014 for the crime of Abuse of Older or Developmental Disabled Person. Mr. Dunn was sentenced to 10 years with 5 of those years suspended. Mr. Dunn had been Parole eligible since 2015 and had a prison release date of August 2019.