Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Glasgow, Montana and surrouding areas

Patrick Burshia

Patrick Burshia

Dec 11, 2018

Patrick Burshia passed away on December 11, 2018 in Wolf Point, Montana surrounded by his loved ones.

He was born on October 16, 1984 in Poplar, Montana.  He was raised by his grandparents the late Adrian and Odessa Fourstar, whom he loved and missed dearly.  He attended school in Poplar, Montana.  Patrick loved being outdoors, spending time...

Melvin Dyrland 83 Of Opheim Montana

Melvin Dyrland 83 Of Opheim Montana

Dec 5, 2018

Melvin J. Dyrland, 83, passed away December 5, 2018 at his home north of Glentana.

Melvin was born May 12, 1935 in Rockglen, Saskatchewan to Elmer and Christina (Martens) Dyrland.  In 1939 he moved with his parents to the old Mikkelson Farm where he resided until his death.  Melvin had many dogs over his lifetime but was...

Lois E. Cool 91 Formerly Of Larslan Montana

Lois E. Cool 91 Formerly Of Larslan Montana

Nov 28, 2018

Lois Esther (Montag) Cool, age 91, passed away in her home after a long fight with dementia. She peacefully joined her Lord and Savior on November 28, 2018 as her daughter, Wendi, son-in-law, Mike, and caregiver, Carol held her hand.  The chorus of Hallelujah played in the background.

Lois was born in Oshkosh, Wisconsin on December 2,...

Joan E. Swails

Joan E. Swails

Nov 23, 2018

Joan Swails, age 72, passed away tragically in an automobile accident in Glasgow, Mont. Nov. 23, 2018.  Joan was born in Portland, to Delwin and Esther Dalrymple.  She graduated from Madison High School and went on to

Portland State University where she earned her Bachelor of Science Degree and contined on to Lewis and Clark College where...

Anthony Curley

Anthony Curley

Nov 23, 2018

Anthony R. D. Curley, 71, of Nashua, Montana, passed away November 23, 2018 in Glasgow, Montana.

Anthony was born July 1, 1947 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Mr. Edmund Curley and Mary Eileen Pope. He received his early education in Pasadena, California graduating from Pasadena Academy High School.  He attended several colleges including receiving a Master’s Degree...

Stanley D. Ackerman Sr.

Stanley D. Ackerman Sr.

Nov 22, 2018

Stanley Dean Ackerman Sr., age 60, of Frazer passed away at his home in Frazer after a year and a half battle with cancer, surrounded by his family.

Stanley was born November 18, 1958 in Poplar to Wilbert Ackerman and Isabelle Runs Through. His Indian name means Sacred Lodge Keeper. He grew up, went to school and...

Henry Clampitt

Henry Clampitt

Nov 21, 2018

Henry “Hank” Clampitt a long time Valley County resident, passed away on November 21, 2018 at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital.

Hank was born across the river in McCone County at home on January 11, 1936 to Fletcher Richard and Frances (Bartch) Clampitt.  There he lived with his four brothers and five sisters.  Their days were spent chopping...

Theresa Anderson 91 Of Scobey Montana

Theresa Anderson 91 Of Scobey Montana

Nov 15, 2018

On the afternoon of November 15, 2018, our beloved Theresa passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home in Helena, MT. She was in the presence of her family as she continued her journey to her heavenly home. Theresa proudly lived in Scobey, MT. with family & friends for the past 61 years.

Theresa...

Dan F. Collins

Dan F. Collins

Nov 15, 2018

Dan Franklin Collins passed away peacefully on November 15, 2018 following a brief stay in Valley View Home.  Dan was born December 27 th , 1924 in Glasgow, Montana.  Dan was the son of Fred A. Collins and Ada Pearl (Nance) Willmore Collins.

Dan lived in Valley County his entire life except for his United States Navy...

Robert L. “Doc” Martens 91 Of Glasgow Montana

Robert L. “Doc” Martens 91 Of Glasgow Montana

Nov 13, 2018

Funeral services for Dr. Robert “Doc” L. Martens, age 91, of Glasgow, Montana, who passed away November 13, 2018 at Valley View Home, will be held November 17, 2018 at 1:00 PM at the First Lutheran Church with Pastor Todd Wright officiating, reception to follow services and burial will be private.

Doc was born July 7, 1927...

Nick Pankratz Age 93 Of Glasgow

Nick Pankratz Age 93 Of Glasgow

Nov 9, 2018

Nick Pankratz, age 93, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great- grandfather, passed away on Friday, November 9, 2018 at the Valley View Nursing Home in Glasgow, Montana.

Nick was born on February 26, 1925 in Lustre, Montana, the son of Peter P and Helena (Falk) Pankratz.  He was raised and attended grade school and 2 years...

Charles Eugene Copple Age 85 Of Malta Formerly Of Glasgow

Charles Eugene Copple Age 85 Of Malta Formerly Of Glasgow

Nov 3, 2018

Charles “Charlie” Eugene Copple, passed away peacefully at the age of 85 on November 3 rd 2018 at the Hi Line Retirement Center in Malta, MT.

Charlie Copple was born on March 10, 1933 in Malta, MT. He was the second of five children, born to Mary Genieve Copple (Simpson) and Charles Dewey Copple. Charlie started working...

Larry “Skip” Wayne Vegge 73 Formerly Of Glasgow Of Cheyenne Wyoming

Larry “Skip” Wayne Vegge 73 Formerly Of Glasgow Of Cheyenne Wyoming

Oct 27, 2018

Larry “Skip” Wayne Vegge, 73, of Cheyenne passed away October 27, 2018 at his home.

He was born July 14, 1945 in Glasgow, Montana to Arthur and Thelma Vegge. He was a water treatment technician in Saudi Arabia and retired from the Cheyenne Water Treatment Plant. He was an excellent photographer, who traveled all over the world...

Fred W. Eckard

Fred W. Eckard

Oct 25, 2018

Fredrick “Fred” William Eckard, 69, passed away October 25, 2018 in his sleep at home in St. Marie, Montana.  He was battling multiple illnesses at the time of his passing.

Fred was born to Martin and Amanda (Bauder) Eckard, military family, in Bremen, Germany on February 4, 1949. His father was stationed in Germany after WWII and...

Dolores Mae Brown 73 Of Glasgow Montana

Dolores Mae Brown 73 Of Glasgow Montana

Oct 19, 2018

Dolores Mae (Albert) Brown, 73, passed away peacefully on March 2 nd , 2018 at the Valley View Nursing Home in Glasgow, Montana from complications of Alzheimer’s disease, surrounded by her friends and daughter Samantha.

She was born on July 18 th , 1944 in Williston, North Dakota to Fred and Frances (Johnson) Albert.  She moved to...

Mary L. Pattison Age 95 Of Glasgow

Mary L. Pattison Age 95 Of Glasgow

Oct 16, 2018

Mary Lillian Oliver Pattison joined her Lord and Savior on October 16, 2018. She left this world due to natural causes one week after celebrating her 95 th birthday, surrounded by her three children and many loved ones.  Her daughter Shirley was with her when she died.

Mary, the middle of three daughters, was born in Wolf...

Alma L. Jensen

Alma L. Jensen

Oct 16, 2018

Alma L. Jensen, age 94, of Hinsdale, Montana, passed away October 16, 2018 at Valley View Home with her family by her side.   She was born September 14, 1924, to Albert and Ida (Hookland) Nelson.  Alma went to school at the Hinsdale School graduating in 1942.  She married Jens Frank Jensen in the First Lutheran Church in Seattle, Washington...

Wilmer John Britzman

Wilmer John Britzman

Oct 4, 2018

Wilmer John Britzman “Uncle Bill” May 31, 1922 – October 4, 2018, 96 years old.

Uncle Bill was born in Glasgow May 31st, 1922 the youngest of 9 children born to pioneer homesteaders, William and Paulina (Neumann) Britzman.  Bill attended Glasgow schools and graduated from Glasgow High School.

He spent most of his life on...

Carmella Abern 98 Of Glasgow Montana

Carmella Abern 98 Of Glasgow Montana

Oct 2, 2018

Carmella (Stramaglio) Abern, 98, of Glasgow, Montana passed away peacefully at her home of natural causes, Tuesday, October 2, 2018 in the company of her daughter.

Carmella “Carmen” was born September 2, 1920, at the family home in Chicago, Illinois, she was the third of sixteen, the daughter of Vito and Lucy (Aquino) Stramaglio.

She...

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