MT 43 News Features

Bill Kearns: A Legacy of Love and Leadership

Bill Kearns: A Legacy of Love and Leadership Nancy Marks- MT43 News Reporter, Mary Hickey- Bill's Daughter and Jeff Stoffer- former Townsend Star Owner James William (Bill) Kearns, Jr. passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025, in Bozeman, Mont., where he had lived for the last couple of years.


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Death Notice: John Currin Obituary

John Currin Simple Cremations: John Currin Obituary John Hugh Currin, 72, of Townsend, Montana passed away on March 9, 2025. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.


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Area Death: James William “Bill” Kearns Jr.

James William “Bill” Kearns Jr., age 86


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Obituary For Cherylene A Sherrill

Cherylene A Sherrill Thomas Barrett Cherylene L Sherrill died at home of natural causes on February 13th, 2025.


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Obituary: Colt Winchester White

Colt Winchester White Family of Colt Winchester White Sunday, March 2nd, 2025, surrounded by his family, Colt Winchester White left his broken body, joined his brother Cash and jumped into the arms of our Lord Jesus.


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Obituary: Lois J. Kimpton

Lois J. Kimpton Family of Lois J. Kimpton Lois J. Kimpton, age 94 of Toston


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Obituary: Jeanette Lois Staver

Jeanette Lois Staver


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Obituary: Jo Rill "jo" Jewett

Jo Rill "Jo" Jewett Family of Jo Rill "Jo" Jewett Jo Rill (Davis) Jewett was born April 17, 1952, in Townsend, Montana to Bill and Hope Davis. At the age of five, the family moved to Walden, Colorado, where they resided for 10 years. Bill and Hope published the Jackson County Star. In 1967, the family moved back to Montana and Jo Rill completed her education in Bozeman and Three Forks, graduating from Three Forks High School in 1970.


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Obituary: Anthony Groth

Anthony Groth


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Obituary: Chloe F. Stapp

Chloe F. Stapp Family of Chloe F. Stapp Chloe F. Stapp, age 20 of Townsend


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Obituary: Don Lewis

William Donald (Don) Lewis Nick Rauser, on behalf of the Lewis Family William Donald (Don) Lewis went home to his savior's arms on February 19th, 2025.


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Obituary: Patricia L. Dralle

Patricia L. Dralle Family of Patricia L. Dralle Patricia L. Dralle of Townsend, MT passed away peacefully on February 13, 2025, at her son’s home in Helena.


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Obituary: Larry James Zeadow, Sr

Larry James Zeadow, Sr Family of Larry James Zeadow, Sr Larry James Zeadow, Sr. age 82, of Townsend, was well known to many as dad, friend, Honker, and most commonly Pops.


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Obituary: Randy Brown

Randy Brown Family of Randy Brown It’s with great sadness that we announce the passing of Randy Brown. Randy passed away as a result of medical complications on Wednesday morning, Jan 29th.


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Obituary: William Robert Lane

William Robert Lane Family of William Robert Lane March 26, 1940 – January 30, 2025


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Obituary: Dana Banks

Dana Banks Family of Dana Banks Following thirteen years of battling cancer Dana Banks Amsk passed away January 21, 2025.


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Obituary: Teresa "Renee" Banks

Teresa "Renee" Banks Family of Teresa Renee Banks July 17, 1954 – January 10, 2025


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Obituary: Edward Henry Strong

Edward Henry Strong Family of Edward Henry Strong Edward Henry Strong, age 88, of Winston formerly of Bremerton, WA March 6, 1936 – December 30, 2024


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Notice Of Passing: Lois Saylor Allen

Lois Saylor Allen Jason George Silver Springs Assisted Living Lois Saylor Allen was born in Cook County IL on March 20th,1944 and recently passed away December 22nd, 2024.


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Obituary: Ruth Layton

Ruth Layton Family of Ruth Layton With family at her side, on December 14, died at age 81, from Alzheimer's, cremation has taken place.


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