Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Glasgow, Montana and surrouding areas

Michele R. Carlson

Michele R. Carlson

Aug 7, 2025

Michele Rae Mickolio Carlson, age 59, died Thursday, August 7, 2025, at her home north of Glasgow, Montana. Michele was born on October 27, 1965, in Wolf Point, Montana to Joseph Mickolio and Dixie (Sugden) Domagala. She was raised on the family farm in Vida, Montana and graduated from Circle High School in 1984. On January 9, 1988, Michele married...

Tristin E. Vandall

Tristin E. Vandall

Jul 31, 2025

Tristin Edward Vandall, 22, of Cedar City, Utah, tragically passed away on July 31, 2025, in a vehicle accident near Modena, Utah.

Born to Troy and Melani (Garsjo) Vandall on November 14, 2002, Tristin came out running—so much so that the doctors sized him up as a three-month-old. Just 18 months later, he was joined by his sister Tarin, whom he...

Frank Lewis Powell

Frank Lewis Powell

Jul 14, 2025

Frank L. Powell age 88 from Greenbay, WI passed on July 14, 2025 at Edenbrook VA home. He was a former resident of Glasgow as well as Hinsdale MT.

Frank Powell was born April 20, 1937 in Glasgow to Walt and Emma (McGillis) Powell.

He received his early education in Saco as well as in Great Falls, before graduating from Hinsdale High...

Robert Elfring

Robert Elfring

Jul 7, 2025

Robert “Bob” Neil Elfring, 93, of Glasgow, passed away Monday, July 7, 2025.

Born July 17, 1931, in Watertown, South Dakota to William Frederick and Carrie Marie (Jensen) Elfring. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Marcella (Sylvester) Elfring, son, Larry Elfring and all eight of his siblings. He is survived by his wife,...

Violet Lucille Johnson

Violet Lucille Johnson

Jun 22, 2025

Violet Lucile “Vi” Johnson, 91, of Glasgow, Montana, formerly of Fort Peck, Montana, passed away peacefully at Valley View Home on June 22, 2025 surrounded by her family.

Vi was born August 26, 1933 to George and Lena Akkerman in Salem, South Dakota. In 1949, she married Wallace “Wally” Johnson. In 1954, they would move their young family to Fort Peck,...

Margaret Ann Potter

Margaret Ann Potter

Jun 15, 2025

Margaret Ann Potter, 82, of Glasgow, Montana passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on June 15, 2025.

Grandma was born October 30, 1942 to Earnest and Julia Belbeck Riley in Rock Glen, Saskatchewan. At the age of two she and her family moved to Ft. Peck, Montana and later to Nashua, Montana. She had fond memories of the family...

David R. Hillman

David R. Hillman

Jun 8, 2025

In Loving Memory of David Roy Hillman

“DoDad” December 5, 1939 – June 8, 2025

Hinsdale icon, David Roy Hillman, aka “DoDad,” passed away from natural causes on June 8, 2025, in Glasgow, Montana, at the age of 85.

David was born in Glasgow, Montana, on December 5, 1939, to Roy “Bud” Hillman Jr. and Carrol Carlson Hillman. He attended Hinsdale High School...

Ronald M and Delia "Dee" Watson

Ronald M and Delia "Dee" Watson

May 26, 2025

Ron passed away from a heart attack on May 27, 2025 at the age of 87.

Ron was born in Glasgow, Montana in 1937. He spent his youth working on his dad’s farm as well as other family businesses. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from Montana State University. After graduation he served as an Engineer at the Glasgow...

Della Thomas

Della Thomas

May 24, 2025

Della Mae Long Hair-Thomas age 82 went to be with the Lord on May 24, 2025 at the Billings Clinic. She was a well-loved and beautiful soul who was all about her family and loved her family very much, especially her grandchildren.

Della was born to Johnson Porcupine Quills and Ursula Black Dog-Porcupine Quills on December 6, 1942. As a kid...

Vincent A. Orme Jr.

Vincent A. Orme Jr.

May 22, 2025

Vincent was born in Kansas City, Kansas, to the proud parents of Marion and Vincent Orme Sr. He was the second oldest of 12 siblings and was known by many names, including Jr., Dipp, Pops, Daddy, Granddad, and G-Pa.

He was a proud father of four children: Vicki, Tina, Vincent III, and Cansada Orme. He was also the grandfather of nine...

Brandi Jean Lapke

Brandi Jean Lapke

May 20, 2025

Brandi Jean Lapke, 50, passed away on May 20, 2025, in Glasgow, Montana.

Brandi was born in Scobey, Montana on April 25, 1975, she was the second child born to Steve and Mary Ann (Bruhn) Shipstead. Always a small and petite girl, Brandi had a large sense of Humor and lots of love to give.

In January of 2003, she married Duane...

Elouise Geiser

Elouise Geiser

May 17, 2025

Elouise W. Geiser, age 82, passed away at her home in Stanley, ND on May 17, 2025.

Elouise was born on April 28, 1943, in Ft. Belknap, Montana, to Elizabeth Chandler (Doney) and David Hawley. She carried with her the strength and heart of her roots throughout her life.

Elouise was a devoted mother, wife, and grandmother. She first welcomed a son,...

Ricardo "Rick" F. Leader

Ricardo "Rick" F. Leader

Apr 30, 2025

Ricardo (Rick) Fredrick Leader, adored husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on April 30, 2025, at the age of 66 in Glasgow, Montana. Born on March 14, 1959, in Glasgow to Fredrick and Vivian (LaFoy) Leader, he was raised in Nashua with three sisters. He would often reminisce about the family trips to Canada to visit many...

Roberta K. Derbyshire

Roberta K. Derbyshire

Apr 23, 2025

Roberta "Bobbie" Kay Macdonald Derbyshire was born September 3, 1950, in Glasgow, Montana to John and Jeane Macdonald. Bobbie was baptized October 7, 1950 at the Lutheran Church in Frazer, Montana.

Bobbie attended schools in Poplar, graduating Poplar High School in 1969, later becoming a certified CNA graduating from Medera Employment Training Center, in Medera, California. Being a CNA was one...

Thomas W. Matuska

Thomas W. Matuska

Apr 18, 2025

Tom passed away at FMDH on April 18, 2025 at age 90 with his wife by his side. He had fought a long and courageous battle with Congestive Heart Failure, becoming known by his family as a warrior, hero, fighter and superman. He never gave up until RSV chose to take him to Heaven.Tom was born on 3-2-1935, the fourth...

Deborah "Debby" Hinnaland

Deborah "Debby" Hinnaland

Apr 14, 2025

Debby Hinnaland was born on January 18, 1954, the youngest of Johnnie and Gwennie Walton’s six children. Raised on the Walton family ranch in McCone County, Montana, Debby developed a deep love for animals and ranch life from an early age. She was known for her natural ability to train horses and her uncanny way of talking to animals—she loved...

Clifton C. Cook

Clifton C. Cook

Apr 11, 2025

Clifton C. Cook, 80, of Glasgow, Montana passed away Friday, April 11, 2025 at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow, Montana.

Clif was born March 28, 1945 in Glasgow, Montana to Jess and Alice (Paulson) Cook. He received education in the Glasgow Public School System, graduating from Glasgow High School in 1963. He attended college for a couple of years in...

Donna Rae Korman

Donna Rae Korman

Apr 6, 2025

Donna Rae Korman, 79, of Saco, Montana, passed away surrounded by her loving family on April 6, 2025, after a short, but courageous battle with Glioblastoma brain cancer.

Born to Herman and Josephine Breipohl in Malta, Montana, on January 21, 1946, Donna was the youngest of six children and was raised on the family farm west of Saco, graduating high school...

Mark A. Dale

Mark A. Dale

Apr 6, 2025

Mark Alan Dale, 62, of Glasgow passed on early Sunday morning April 6, 2025 at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow, Montana.

Mark was born January 21, 1963 in Glasgow to Wayne L. and MaryAnn (Stahl) Dale. Joining his three older brothers at home, Mark’s early years were spent on Cherry Creek assuming most of the Cherry Creek was his back...

Roberta Barstad

Roberta Barstad

Mar 21, 2025

On March 21, 2025, Roberta Barstad, known to many as “Butch”, passed away peacefully at the age of 84 at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital. Roberta was surrounded by loved ones and friends in the weeks leading up to her passing. They spent her last days reminiscing and sharing family memories.

Born on August 23, 1940 in Missoula, Montana to Kenneth and...

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