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Obituary: Raymond Parr

December 5, 1951 – May 23, 2026 Raymond Eugene Parr of Townsend, Montana passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at the age of 74. He is survived by his loving wife Candy (Storer) Parr, his 9 children and their families; Drew Parr, Jason Parr, Jared Parr, Icie Parr, Rachel Katelyn (Jeremy) James, Hannah Verdine, Jacob Parr, Jesse (Kahlan) Parr, and Harvey (Summer) Parr. Raymond was preceded in death by his parents Harvey David Parr and Evelyn Rossetta (Walker) Parr and his older siblings Norma Jean McGeeney and William Parr.


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Obituary: Marilyn Margaret Barnett

November 14, 1941 – June 1, 2026 On the afternoon of June 1, 2026, Marilyn passed away at Townsend Hospital from stroke complications. Marilyn was 84 years old. She was born on November 14, 1941 in Spokane, WA to Delmar and Margaret Smith. Marilyn’s hometown was Radersburg, MT.


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Obituary: William Ford Hallenberg

On June 1, 2026, the world dimmed just a little as William Ford Hallenberg, “Big Red” left it – suddenly, quietly and far too soon.


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Obituary: Margaret Anne Erickson

Margaret Anne Erickson Family of Margaret Anne Erickson February 6, 1940 – May 27, 2026 Margaret Anne Erickson, formerly of Townsend, Montana, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2026, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, Maryland, surrounded by the love of her family and the memories of a life well lived. She was 86 years old.


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Obituary: Dennis “Darryl” Nelson

Dennis “Darryl” Nelson Family of Dennis “Darryl” Nelson Dennis passed away on May 13, 2026, surrounded by family due to complications from surgery. Dennis was born to Albert “Al“ Nelson and Lois “Jean“ Nelson on September 10, 1952, in Moses Lake, Washington.


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Obituary: Marilyn Adler

May 2, 1935 – May 24, 2026 Marilyn Ann (Sample) Adler, daughter of Herbert Carl and Flora Ann (Hanes) Sample, was born May 2, 1935, in Mercer, Missouri. She was the third of four children: Jeanette, Ardys (Art), Marilyn and Benjamin. Of these three, she was closest to Ben. Shortly after her birth, they moved from Missouri. Her dad served as an airplane mechanic in World War II with the Allison Division of General Motors.


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Obituary: Edward Keith Howick

Edward Keith Howick Family of Edward Keith Howick Edward Keith Howick, age 88, peacefully passed away on May 20, 2026, after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born on December 15, 1937, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Mahonri Carter Howick and Vera Martha Lythgoe Howick. He has lived in Utah, Pennsylvania, Idaho and twice in his adopted state of Montana, where he spent the last years of his life.


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Obituary: Delbert G. Morris

Delbert G. Morris Family of Delbert G. Morris On Friday, May 15, 2026, Del Morris went home to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Del was born in Phoenix, AZ, on November 25, 1944.


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Obituary: Tadd Richard Fuhrman

Tadd Richard Fuhrman Family of Tadd Richard Fuhrman July 26, 1980 — May 5, 2026 Tadd Richard Fuhrman, 45, of Missoula, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, in Townsend, Montana.


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Obituary: Arnold Woodring

Arnold Woodring Family of Arnold Woodring September 2, 1934 – May 11, 2026 Arnold Joseph Woodring was a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather. He lived an incredible 91 years of life, passing away at his home in Townsend in the early hours of Monday, May 11, 2026, with his wife of 72 years and his children by his side.


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Obituary: Patricia "Patty" Montanye

Family of Patricia "Patty" Montanye Family of Patricia "Patty" Montanye Patricia "Patty" Montanye passed away peacefully in her home on May 11th, 2026, after a year-long battle with Pancreatic Cancer.


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Obituary: Judy M. Slifka

Family of Judy M. Slifka Judy M. Slifka Judith “Judy” Slifka passed away peacefully on May 7th, 2026, at her home in Toston, MT. Judy was born in Townsend, MT, to Harry Johnson and Gladys Connor Johnson on June 9th, 1944. Her siblings included her identical twin sister, Joyce, and her two older brothers, Harry and Kenneth “Kenny”.


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Obituary: Scott Owen Simon

Scott Owen Simon Family of Scott Owen Simon March 1, 1956, to April 29, 2026 Scott Owen Simon was born on March 1, 1956, in Townsend, Montana, to Elmer G. Simon of Windsor, Colorado, and Shirley Jeanne (Tintinger) Simon of Cascade, Montana.


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Obituary: Betty DeVaney

Betty DeVaney Family of Betty DeVaney July 2, 1945 – April 19, 2026 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend, Betty K. DeVaney. After a long battle with an illness, she passed into eternity on April 19, 2026, in Townsend, Montana, surrounded by loved ones.


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Obituary: Arlene Gail Nehring

Arlene Gail Nehring Family of Arlene Gail Nehring Arlene Gail Nehring, 80, passed away on April 18, 2026. She was born on March 3, 1946.


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Obituary: Victor Karlos Larson

Victor Karlos Larson Family of Victor Karlos Larson Victor Karlos Larson, age 88, of Townsend, MT, passed away on April 11, 2026, in Helena, MT.


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Obituary: Connie Lee Thomas

Connie Lee Thomas Family of Connie Lee Thomas October 10, 1951 – October 22, 2025 Connie Lee (Glowaski) Thomas, formerly Clemons, passed away in her home of over 30 years in Toston, Montana, on October 22, 2025, just 12 days after her 74th birthday.


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Obituary: Elizabeth Ellen Myles

Elizabeth Ellen Myles Family of Elizabeth Ellen Myles With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Elizabeth Ellen Myles, known by all as Libby. Libby, 61, of Townsend, Montana, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 25th, 2026, after complications from a pancreatic infection. Libby was born on June 2nd, 1964, to Joseph Victor and Norma Faye Myles. She was born and raised in Helena, Montana, where she graduated from Capital High School in 1982.


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Obituary: Gary Arvid Mattson

Gary Arvid Mattson Nancy Cobban, Jennifer Sorheim and Nikki DeMartin Gary Arvid Mattson was born on April 26, 1939, in Republic, Michigan, to Arvid and Vieno Mattson. He passed away on March 7, 2026, in Arizona, following several years of health challenges.


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Obituary: Helen Theresa Reiser

Helen Theresa Reiser Family of Helen Theresa Reiser Helen Theresa Reiser was born on September 14, 1936, in Bozeman, Montana, to Laurence and Helen (Pattee) Gaffney. Theresa passed away on March 14, 2026, in Manhattan, Montana.


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