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Obituary: Kent Randall Wilcox

Kent Randall Wilcox Family of Kent Randall Wilcox Kent Randall Wilcox was born on November 25, 1959, in Carmi, Illinois, to James Randall Wilcox and Joan Patricia Loftis Wilcox. He passed away on October 8, 2026, in Townsend, Montana.


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Obituary: Rose Ellen Foster Dempsey

Family of Rose Ellen Foster Dempsey Rose Ellen Foster Dempsey Rose Ellen Foster Dempsey was born on January 1, 1934, in Three Forks, Montana. She passed away on October 19, 2026, in Townsend, Montana.


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Obituary: Coralie Adrienne Zipperian Graveley

Coralie Adrienne Zipperian Graveley 1935 - 2026 Family Of Coralie Adrienne Zipperian Graveley Coralie Adrienne Zipperian Graveley, 91, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2026, at her home in Yuma, AZ, surrounded by family. Coralie “Cork” was born on March 17, 1935, in Great Falls, MT. Her family later moved to Townsend, MT, where she graduated from Townsend High School.


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Obituary: Debbie Jo Schmaus

Debbie Jo Schmaus Family of Debbie Jo Schmaus Debbie Jo Schmaus, 71, passed away unexpectedly on October 6, 2026. Born and raised in the Helena Valley, Debbie spent her life filling the world around her with color, laughter, music, and love.


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Obituary: Harold Charles Firl

Harold Charles Firl Family of Harold Charles Firl Harold Charles Firl, age 89, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2026, in Helena, Montana, at the Mt. Ascension Transitional Care after a severe stroke in February.


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Obituary: Daryl Randy Leanhart, Sr, 72

Daryl Randy Leanhart, Sr. Family of Daryl Randy Leanhart, Sr Daryl Leanhart, Sr., 72, died Friday, June 26, 2026, at Avantara Mountain View Nursing Home in Rapid City.


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Obituary: Martin Wendell “Marty” Leanhart

Martin Wendell “Marty” Leanhart Family of Martin Wendell “Marty” Leanhart December 18, 1951 – July 1, 2026 Martin Wendell “Marty” Leanhart, a cherished brother and loyal friend, passed away on July 1, 2026, after a long illness. He was 74 years old. Born on December 18, 1951, in Townsend, Montana, Marty was the third of six children born to Jack Eugene Leanhart Sr. and Willena Arlene (Toney) Leanhart.


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Obituary: Dustin F. Larson

In Loving Memory of Dustin Larson Family of Dustin F. Larson April 13, 1984 – September 17, 2026 Dustin Larson passed away from natural causes on September 17, 2026, at the age of 42.


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Obituary: Margaret “Juanita” Bray

Margaret “Juanita” Bray Family of Margaret “Juanita” Bray Margaret Juanita Bray passed away peacefully from cancer at Billings Clinic in Townsend on September 18th, 2026. Juanita was 89 years old.


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Obituary: Daryl Walter Brassfield

Daryl Walter Brassfield Family of Daryl Walter Brassfield Daryl Walter Brassfield, 86, of Townsend, Montana, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2026, surrounded by his loving family, following a courageous year-long battle with ALS.


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Obituary: Richard David Slifka

Family Of Richard David Slifka Richard David Slifka In Loving Memory of Richard David Slifka July 16, 1944 - January 7, 2026 Richard was born the youngest sibling of two to Mary and Frank Slifka in Toston, Montana. He attended school from kindergarten through eighth grade at the Old Toston School House.


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Obituary: Virginia (Ginger) Ragland Carver

Virginia (Ginger) Ragland Carver Family of Virginia (Ginger) Ragland Carver Virginia Ragland Ulrich Carver, affectionately known as "Ginger," went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, surrounded by her loving family. She was 87 years old.


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Obituary: David Gary Welch

David Gary Welch Family of David Gary Welch David Gary Welch, the second-born son of Gary Clive Welch and Romona Jean Graveley Welch, arrived in this world on February 4, 1958. From the beginning, he was a happy, precocious child and it soon became apparent that he was very gifted athletically. He walked by the time he was nine months old and rode a bicycle very shortly after his fourth birthday.


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East Helena Obituary: Teri Lee Reymann

Teri Lee Reymann Family of Teri Lee Reymann Teri Lee Reymann passed away unexpectedly on July 3, 2026, at the age of 76, following medical complications. Born on June 9, 1950, Teri lived a life marked by love, creativity, laughter, and unwavering devotion to her family.


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Obituary: Rita Kay Wagenaar

Rita Kay Wagenaar Family of Rita Kay Wagenaar Rita Kay Wagenaar was blessed with angel wings July 25th, 2026.


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Obituary: Kammy Dawn Law

Kammy Dawn Law Family of Kammy Dawn Law Kammy Dawn Law, born on May 7, 1975, in Boise, Idaho, to Ken and Kris Law, passed away at home on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. Kammy’s passing follows her courageous fight with cancer.


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Obituary: Joe David Carr

Joe David Carr Family of Joe David Carr Joe David Carr, 81, passed away peacefully July 20, 2026, surrounded by his loving family in Sioux City, Iowa.


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Obituary: Lorene Williams

Lorene Williams Family of Lorene Williams June 19, 1937 – May 23, 2026 Lorene Williams, age 88, of Townsend, a loving mother, sister, and friend, passed away May 23, 2026, in Sun City West, AZ, with her family by her side.


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Obituary: Joe Brummer

Joe Brummer Family of Joe Brummer Joe Brummer passed away from cancer complications on June 25th. He was born on December 5, 1948, to Josephine Alice Brummer and Joseph Brummer II and grew up in Sacramento, California. In 1967, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served until 1971 in Hawaii. He served a year in Vietnam. After his honorable discharge, he went to Fresno State University in California.


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Obituary: Jennifer A. Masolo

Jennifer A. Masolo Family of Jennifer A. Masolo March 26, 1986 – June 30, 2026 Jennifer Ann Masolo passed away unexpectedly on June 30, 2026, leaving behind her family and countless friends who will forever cherish the joy, laughter, and love she brought into their lives.


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