Local Obituaries for Families in Teton County
William Richardson
Jan 29, 2025
William Richardson
"Jack of all trades"
Pendroy retiree William "Wild Bill" Alan Richardson, 69, died unexpectedly from an acute medical condition on Jan. 29, 2025, at Benefis in Great Falls.
Bill was born on Oct. 13, 1955, to Robert and Pauleen (Becker) Richardson at Pullman, Washington. He grew up in Kooski, Idaho, and graduated from Clearwater Valley High...
Sally Greer
Jan 18, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Sally Greer, who left us on January 18, 2025, at the age of 75. Born on October 20, 1949, Sally was a vibrant spirit who called Great Falls, MT her home for many years.
Sally was an incredibly talented seamstress, known for her intricate designs...
Jacqueline "Liz" Dunfee
Jan 13, 2025
Liz Dunfee
Jacqueline Elizabeth (Liz) Dunfee (nee Shaver), 73, of Great Falls, Montana, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, at Peace Hospice on January 13, 2025, after an eight year struggle with Alzheimer's dementia. Liz was born in Kannapolis, North Carolina, on January 20, 1951. She was predeceased by her father and mother James and Mildred (Williams) Shaver....
Donna Alzheimer
Dec 24, 2024
Donna B. Alzheimer, 93, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2024, in Great Falls, MT. She was born on May 4, 1931, in Poplar, MT, to Charlie Prior and Edith (Smith) Prior. Donna was raised in Brockton, MT, before meeting her future husband, Paul Alzheimer, in Choteau, MT. The two married on June 25, 1952, in Choteau, and spent 44...
Elsie Pelzman
Dec 24, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Elsie C. Pelzman, aged 88, on December 24, 2024, in Choteau, Montana. Born on November 17, 1936, in Great Falls, Montana, Elsie made the quiet town of Dutton her home and the heart of her life's journey.
A woman of immense creativity and dedication, Elsie found joy...
Linda Converse
Dec 18, 2024
Linda Lee (Scheid) Converse was born on March 13, 1948 to Harold and Delila Scheid, the oldest of four children. The family resided in Terry, MT until her junior year of high school. They moved to Columbus, MT where she graduated. She attended Montana State University (go bobcats) for a semester before moving home, to her family in Terry. After...
LeAnn Nickol
Nov 20, 2024
LeAnn Marie Nickol (February 6th, 1957-November 20th, 2024)
LeAnn Marie Nickol (Choteau, Montana) passed away in Benifis Great Falls with her daughter Whitney by her side.
LeAnn was born to John and Betty Nickol and was the oldest of nine children. LeAnn was raised in rural Toole County. LeAnn grew up farming, driving grain trucks, participating...
Delores Pool
Nov 18, 2024
Delores LaVone Styren Pool, 92, passed away peacefully of natural causes on November 18, 2024, in Conrad, Montana. She was born on July 3, 1932, in Brady, Montana, to Clarence and Bertha (Armstrong) Styren. Delores grew up on the Fairfield Bench, attending Golden Ridge School and then Fairfield High School.
A woman of many passions, Delores was an active...
John Robert Nauck
Nov 15, 2024
Bob Nauck, Retired Choteau Public Schools vocational-agriculture teacher and long-time Choteau Lions Club member John Robert Nauck, 101, died Nov. 15, 2024, at Benefis Teton Medical Center.
"Mr. Nauck" settled in Choteau in 1949 when he joined the Choteau High School faculty as the vo-ag instructor. Choteau became his only home for the next 75 years, and it benefited greatly...
John O'loughlin
Nov 9, 2024
John Roy O'Loughlin (Jack)
May 28, 1944 - November 9, 2024
It is with great sadness that the family of John Roy O'Loughlin, affectionately known as Jack, announces his passing at the age of 80 on November 9, 2024, in Great Falls, Montana. Jack was born on May 28, 1944, in Great Falls, Montana, to Roy James O'Loughlin and Josephine...
Bud Olson
Nov 2, 2024
Bud Charles Olson (July 29, 1921- November 2, 2024)
Bud Charles Olson, born August Silvio Sciuchetti in Sand Coulee, Montana to Adelia and August Sciuchetti on July 29, 1921, led a life marked by resilience, service and dedication. Mother Adelia died in 1923 shortly after giving birth to an infant son, Lewis, who also died, leaving sister Ann and Bud...
Robert Robles
Oct 30, 2024
Robert David Robles, born on June 26, 1946, in Anaheim, CA, peacefully passed away on October 30, 2024, in Choteau, MT. He was the son of Catalina Mesa and Antonio Robles. Robert spent 25 years diligently working for the railroad, a job he dedicated himself to with passion and integrity.
Robert was a father to, Son Bobby and...
Billy Walker
Oct 18, 2024
Billy K Walker
July 31, 1935 to Oct. 18, 2024
Struggling with age-related infirmities that robbed him of the simple pleasures in life - mechanicing, hunting, riding a horse, going for drives - and not wanting to be a burden on his family, Billy K Walker, 89, left life the same way he lived it: on his own terms. He...
Rhonda Naylor
Sep 28, 2024
Rhonda Kay Naylor, a beloved mother, wife, sister, and friend, passed away on September 28th, 2024, at the age of 62 after a valiant battle with Early Onset Alzheimer's. In her final days, she was surrounded by her loving family and husband, Daniel. Rhonda was cherished for her vibrant spirit, playful tricks, passion for music and celebrations, and most of...
Marian Lightner
Sep 11, 2024
Marian Elizabeth Lightner (Ries) deceased September 11, 2024 at Teton Peaks in Choteau, MT at 88 years of age. Marian was born on February 25th, 1936 in Conrad, MT as one of 8 children to the late Alfred and Mary (DeBoo) Ries.
Marian grew up with her siblings in Conrad, MT, graduated from Conrad high school in 1954, and...
Alfreda Hindoien
Aug 29, 2024
Alfreda "Darlene" Hindoien passed away from complications of a massive stroke the morning of August 29, 2024, at St. Peter's Hospital in Helena. Darlene was born November 29, 1939, in Great Falls, MT to Alfred and Adelma "Mickie" Shelmerdine (Magee) as their only child. Darlene attended school in Choteau, MT and graduated from Choteau High School in 1958. She went...
Rorrie Toren
Aug 25, 2024
Rorrie Gale Toren, 64, passed away peacefully in his home, after making the courageous decision to enjoy his last month hospital free. Rorrie was born to Duane and Ellen Toren on January 19th, 1960. Rorrie was the third of four boys, growing up in Valier and Choteau, enjoying many aspects of life, but mainly focused on wrestling and rodeo.
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Ottis Bryan
Aug 16, 2024
Rev. Ottis N. Bryan
December 24, 1936- August 16, 2024
Retired Choteau pastor and rancher, Ottis Newton Bryan, 86, died August 16, 2024, after a long battle with Alzheimer's and developing pneumonia. He passed peacefully at Teton Medical Center with family by his side.
The funeral will be held at Choteau Baptist Church on August 25th at 2...
Walter Lame
Aug 12, 2024
Born during a blizzard in Belt, Montana. Walter Clarence Lame was officially assigned the birthdate of December 18, 1937. Although, family lore has always questioned the exactness of that date. In 1939 he moved with his family, parents Everett and Adellia (Hildebrand) Lame to a farm outside of Augusta, Montana and with the exceptions of serving in the Navy and...
Helen McCauley
Aug 6, 2024
Helen Leon Yeager McCauley passed away on August 6, 2024, at Teton Peak with family by her side. She was 87 at the time of her passing. Helen was born September 22, 1936, in Choteau to Wilbur and Rosella Bjork Yeager. Her younger brother Harley joined the family the following year They resided at Choteau for about 10 years before...
