Local Obituaries for Families in Glasgow, Montana and surrouding areas

Feb 10, 2025

Wanda F. Ackerman, 64, of Frazer passed away February 10, 2025 at Billings Clinic, in Billings, Montana.

Wanda was born June 10, 1960 in Poplar, Montana to Wilbert Ackerman Sr. and Isabelle Runs Through. She received her schooling at Frazer Public Schools in Frazer, Montana. She was an enrolled member of the Fort Peck Tribes. Her long time “honey” was Garrett...

Feb 9, 2025

Sharon  Anne Gaustad Swanson passed away at Billings Clinic Hospital on February 9, 2025, just one week from her 78th birthday. 

 Sharon was born February 15, 1947 to Salvin ‘Red’ and Cleone Fairborn Gaustad in Absarokee, Montana. The youngest of six, Sharon was often given free range to run wild with her friends and she happily took advantage of it.

 In high...

Feb 8, 2025

Roger John Brookie of Saco/Opheim MT passed away on Feb. 8, 2025 of natural causes at the age 72.

 He is survived by his wife Barbara of 52 years and daughters, Shara (Jonny) Brookie of Billings and Laura Brookie of Harlem. Grandchildren Randall (Topanga) Brookie of Havre and Amber Chance-Brookie of Billings. 

 Roger is the oldest child of John Kinnier Brookie and...

Feb 4, 2025

Vernon Edward Copenhaver, age 89, of Hinsdale, Montana who died on February 4, 2025, at Valley View Nursing Home with his son, Russell at his bedside.  A graveside service will be held 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at Hillview Cemetery in Hinsdale, Montana with Pastor Doris Tollefson officiating. A memorial has been established to the Hinsdale Fire Department.

Vernon was...

Jan 28, 2025

A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, May 17, 2025 at the Glasgow Elks Lodge #1922. Feel free to wear Griz or Scottie attire in remembrance. Opy will be inurned at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Billings at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 26th with a reception following at the Knights of Columbus (2216 Grand Avenue).

James “Opy” Paige...

Jan 16, 2025

Duane D. Meidinger, 66, of Glasgow, Montana passed away Thursday, January 16, 2025 at Valley View Home in Glasgow, Montana.  As per his wishes cremation has taken place.  Services are being planned for Saturday, March 29, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at the Glasgow Evangelical Church with a reception to follow.  Online condolences may be left for the family at bellmortuarymontana.com.

Jan 15, 2025

 Charles Jay Maag passed away on January 15, 2025, at the age of 66. He was born on May 18, 1958, as the youngest son of Garth and Donna (Monson) Maag.

 Charlie was baptized at the First Methodist Church in 1962 and graduated with the Glasgow High School Class of 1977. He had a passion for wrestling and participated in club...

Jan 10, 2025

 Terry Dean Thompson, 77, of Glasgow, Montana went to be with Jesus and his wife Sandra on January 10, 2025.

 Terry was born in Crosby, North Dakota on June 15, 1947 to Douglas E. and Maxine (McKay) Thompson. The family moved to Tacoma Washington when Terry was twelve years old. He graduated from Franklin Pierce High School in Tacoma, Washington. He...

Jan 8, 2025

 Stanley Duane Sonsteng was born July 22, 1940, the 14th of 15 children born to homesteaders Arnold Odin Sonsteng and Laura Saubak Sonsteng. He was raised on the homestead north of Frazer, Montana, in the Lustre Community. He had many stories of growing up on the farm where he assisted with farm chores. Being primarily grain farmers, they also had...

Dec 28, 2024

Wesley Thomas Scott, age 88, of Glasgow, Montana, passed away on December 28, 2024, at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital. Wesley was born March 17, 1936, in Glasgow, to Floyd and Ann Undem Scott. He attended school in Glasgow, graduating from Glasgow High School. On October 27, 1954, he married Carol Lou Jenson in Nashua and made their home in Glasgow.

Wesley...

Dec 26, 2024

Donald Harold George Simeniuk (“Chewy”) passed away December 26, 2024; he had been suffering from interstitial lung disease. 

Don was born December 8, 1961, in Rockglen, Saskatchewan, Canada, to William Simeniuk and Georgette Desfossez Simeniuk, a World War II bride from Belgium. He grew up on the family farm near Killdeer, Saskatchewan. 

Don attended Rockglen Schools with his lifelong friend Shawn Mulvena,...

Dec 25, 2024

Barbara Ellen Thiel Johnson age 78, Went to be with her wonderful lord and savior on December 25, 2024. Barbara passed away at FMDH Glasgow, MT with family by her side. Barbara was born in Sidney, MT. to Raymond and Lucy Thiel on November 22, 1946. She attended school in Sidney graduating in 1964. After graduation she went to work...

Dec 4, 2024

 Vincent E. Otten passed away on December 4, 2024 at the age of 74 in Glasgow, Montana. He was born January 17, 1950 in Billings, Montana, the son of Theodore Edwin “Ted” Otten and Irene M. (Vincent) Otten. They moved to Fort Peck where he attended Fort Peck Grade School. He graduated from Glasgow High School in 1968. Vince was...

Dec 2, 2024

 Shirley Steil Buechler was born October 9, 1935 in Litchfield, Minnesota to Sylvester and Christina (Jansen) Steil, a German dairy farming family. She passed away on December 2, 2024. 

 Shirley’s childhood was challenging with the death of her mother when she was just seven years old. Her dad remarried and created a second family with nine new siblings. The twins, Robert...

Nov 29, 2024

 Lana Marie (Jakanoski) Koch, age 53, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2024, in Billings, Montana with her family and good friends by her side. Lana passed after a decade- long battle with Breast Cancer.

 Lana was born October 10, 1971 to John and Nadine Jakanoski at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow, Montana. She was the youngest of five children....

Nov 28, 2024

Abby Loni Rae Steele, age 31 of Fort Kipp passed away on Thanksgiving Day (November 28, 2024) in Billings, Montana.

Abby was born in Billings on September 18, 1993 to Melissa Feather and Richard Steele. She received her early education in Minot and graduated from Culbertson High school. After graduation, Abby moved back to Minot where she worked as a salesclerk.

Abby...

Nov 22, 2024

Dora Radakovich slipped peacefully into her Lord’s hands on November 22, 2024 with her family by her side, after a very short illness.  Dora was born on May 30, 1926, to Jacob and Amanda (Gulbranson) Pattison, the fifth of their seven children. The seven Pattison children were raised in a small two-bedroom, one bathroom home, learning much about sharing,...

Nov 21, 2024

Evelyn “Lyn” Lambert, 83, of Fort Peck, Montana went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 21, 2024 in Billings, Montana.

Evelyn Shirley Billman was born in Allentown, PA on January 8, 1941, to Claude and Eleanor (Young) Billman.  She married James Lambert on November 9, 1961.  They lived in Florida and Pennsylvania before...

Nov 17, 2024

Robert “Robbie” Lee Carpenter, 66 years old, passed away peacefully at his home, Warren Group Home on November 17, 2024. He was born on September 6, 1958 to Myron Carpenter and Violet Trulock.

Robert entered Eastmont School in 1967 at the age of 9.  There he learned to read primers and write his name.

In...

Nov 12, 2024

Robert Molvig of Tampico, Montana passed peacefully on November 12, 2024. Besides his parents, Agnes and Chris Molvig, he was preceded in death by his two older sisters, Dorothy Kolstad and Carol Kreer. His surviving siblings are Alyce Tracy, Charles, Donna Whittle, Kenneth, and Rick. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Robert was...