Local Obituaries for Families in Glasgow, Montana and surrouding areas
John William Ross
Mar 20, 2025
John William Ross passed away March 20, 2025. He was born in Opheim, Montana on December 3, 1931 to Clarence and Marie (Novacek) Ross.
John spent his early youth in Wheeler and Forsyth. He returned to Opheim in the summers working at the blacksmith shop with his grandparents, John and Barbara Novacek.
While working in Opheim, John met the love of his...
Daniel R. Taylor
Mar 20, 2025
Daniel "Danny" Robert Taylor, born on May 25, 1940, in Glasgow, Montana, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2025, in Billings, Montana, with his son Kevin by his side. He was 84 years old.
Danny is survived by his devoted wife, Cindy Ann Taylor; his children: Darla Taylor-Ortner (Butch), Darrell Greenwood (Cindy), Shayne Taylor (Melissa), Kevin Taylor (Latosha), Holly Hunziker (John),...
Virginia "Ginger" Morehouse -Jellum
Mar 15, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Virginia Ann “Ginger” (Morehouse) Jellum at the age of 67 on March 15, 2025 in Glasgow, Montana. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, touching the lives of many with her warmth, kindness, and unwavering love.
Ginger was preceded in death by her beloved husband, David Jellum; her...
Randy D. Andersen
Mar 14, 2025
Memorial Services with Military Honors for Randy D. Andersen, age 62, of Glasgow Montana, will be held at First Lutheran Church on 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, with Max Knodel officiating, a small reception following at the church. His burial will be held with his family at a later date. Condolences may be left on line at bellmortuarymontana.com.
Randy...
Roger D. Wing
Mar 9, 2025
Roger D. Wing, 71, of Glasgow, Montana passed away with family by his side at his home in Glasgow, Montana on Sunday, March 9, 2025.
Roger was born in Glasgow, Montana on November 22, 1953 to Arthur L. and Myrtle (Lukin) Wing. He received his education at Glasgow Public Schools. He was a member of the First Lutheran Church.
As a young...
Judith M. Matuska
Feb 23, 2025
Judith M. Matuska, age 84, was received into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior on February 23, 2025 at Valley View Home in Glasgow, Montana. Judy was a devoted Catholic and there will be a graveside service this summer in Riverton, Wyoming where her cremains will be buried in the family plot.
Judy as the sixth in a family...
Marla Jan DeDobbeleer
Feb 11, 2025
Marla Jan DeDobbeleer, 81, passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital with her family by her side.
Marla Jan was born on November 17, 1943, in Glasgow, Montana to John and Thelma (Dascher) Maxness. She was the third oldest of four siblings. In her early years, Marla Jan was a tomboy, spending her time outdoors. She...
Wanda Fern Ackerman
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...
Sharon Swanson
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...
Roger John Brookie
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...
Vernon E. Copenhaver
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...
James P. Opheim
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...
Duane D. Meidinger
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.
Charles J. Maag
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...
Terry Dean Thompson
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...
Stanley D. Sonsteng
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...
Wesley T. Scott
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...
Donald "Chewy" Simeniuk
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,...
Barbara E. Johnson
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...
Vincent E. Otten
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...
