January 24, 2024

Melinda Jane Weston McKinnon
​ Feb. 17, 1980 - January 13, 2024

Malinda Jane Weston McKinnon, 43, of Deer Lodge, died Saturday, Jan. 13, due to complications with diabetes and pneumonia. She was born to Jerry and Brenda Weston on Feb. 17, 1980, in Salt Lake City. Malinda graduated from Powell County High School in 1998 and went on to receive an Associates of Science degree in Practical Nursing. She was married to Donald McKinnon from June of 1998 until they separated in 2012.
Malinda was a passionate Licensed Practical Nurse. She was well known for her ability to comfort patients and teach new recruits. She was fond of the peaceful falls in Lost Creek State Park where she often visited during summer.
Malinda was preceded in death by her father, Jerry Wayne Weston; her niece, Katee Gene Bohrer; and her daughter, Aspen Jayne Weston.
Malinda is survived by three children: Jordyn McKinnon, Ashyr McKinnon and Jaxyn Weston, all of Deer Lodge; her mother, Brenda Weston of Butte; and sisters, Amanda (Nelson) Bohrer of Deer Lodge and Bonnie (Dennis) O’Donnell of Anaconda.
Services have been set for 11 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 8, at Assembly of God Church in Deer Lodge, 601 5th St. Potluck to follow next door.

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Joseph Yankoskie
​ July 9, 1935 - December 25, 2023

Joseph Yankoskie, 88, of Deer Lodge, passed away Dec. 25, 2023, at St. Patrick Hospital, in Missoula.
The son of Joseph and Mary (Tomko) Yankoskie, he was born July 9, 1935, in Sheppton, Penn. Joseph moved a lot through his childhood due to his father serving in the United States Air Force. He graduated High School from Ramey Air Base in Puerto Rico. He continued his education at Louisiana State University; transferred to the University of Pittsburgh; then transferred to Montana State University, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Joe began his working career as a Juvenile Detention Officer in Bozeman. He took the psychologist position at Montana State Prison in Deer Lodge, working there until his retirement.
Joseph was united in marriage with Carol Vitoch on Sept. 12, 1961, in Bozeman; three children were born to this union.
Joe enjoyed the outdoors and was a talented fly fisherman. He later fell madly in love with golf and spent as much time on the links as possible. Joe volunteered the last several summers at the golf course. He loved animals, especially his dogs: Missy, Star and lastly, Buddy, who went everywhere with Joe. He cherished the time he was able to spend with his family and loved ones. Above all else, he was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle and friend who will be greatly missed.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Carol Yankoskie; children Joseph John (Wendi) Yankoskie; Jan Marie (Stuart) Sutherland; Leigh Ann Yankoskie; seven grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; siblings, Carol (Ron) Kimball, Virginia Yankoskie, Irene Sosh, Albert Sosh, Jr.; nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Joe is preceded in death by his father, Joseph Yankoskie; stepfather, Albert J. Sosh; and his mother, Mary (Yankoskie) Sosh.
In memory of Joseph Yankoskie, please send donations to Deer Park Golf Course, 838 Golf Course Road, Deer Lodge, MT 59722 and/or cards to Carol Yankoskie, 214 Clark St., Deer Lodge, MT 59722
No funeral is planned at this time.

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