Local Obituaries for Families in Teton County
Jerry Kirkhorn
Aug 1, 2023
Jerry Michael Kirkhorn, 87, went home to the Lord on August l, 2023, early in the morning, which is so fitting because he loved early mornings. He was survived by his wife, Carol; son, John (Angie); two daughters, Gaylene (Mark) and Valerie (Lee); nine grandchildren; and five great-grandkids.Jerry was born on June 30, 1936, in Wolverton, Minnesota, To Minnie Jorgenson...
Annetta Weinert
Aug 1, 2023
Annetta Helen Louise Weinert, age 89, died on Tuesday, August 1st, five days short of her 90th birthday, in Logan Medical Center where she had lived for the last five years during her battle with Alzheimer disease. She was born in Choteau on August 6th, 1933, to Helen and Tom Dellwo. She was the youngest of seven children.Once Annetta graduated...
Thomas Edsel
Jul 26, 2023
Thomas Edmond Edsel, fondly known as Tom, went to be with the Lord on July 26, 2023. Born on December 19, 1949 in Moravian Falls, North Carolina, Tom lived a life filled with adventure and love. He divided his residences between the cabin he helped build under Castle Reef with the magnificent views of Sawtooth mountain and the Rockies and...
Thomas Maples
Jul 24, 2023
Thomas Edward Maples was born Thomas Edward Moser in Yankton, South Dakota July 18, 1940, to parents Florence and Andrew Moser. In 1954, after Florence was divorced from Andrew and married Ralph Maples, Tom was adopted by Ralph. Tom grew up in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He attended Sioux Falls Public Schools and graduated from Washington High School. Tom attended...
Tina Hirst
Jul 9, 2023
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Tina Zaneta BeaSimpson Hirst, who departed this world on July 9, 2023 . She was born onOctober 25, 1947 to Tina and Joseph Byron “Bee” Simpson in Havre,Montana and would spend her first 6 years on her grandfather Simpson’sranch in Alberta, Canada before moving with her parents and...
Robert Lee
Jul 3, 2023
Dr. Robert Peder Lee, 79, of Choteau who practiced veterinary medicine for 54 consecutive years — 53 of those years in Teton County — died on July 3, 2023, from injuries sustained in a horseback riding accident on the Ear Mountain west of Choteau. He is buried on a site he selected on land owned by his son overlooking the...
Barbara Swenson
Jun 25, 2023
Barbara Jean Swenson, or “Barcie” to those who knew and loved her, passed away suddenly on June 25 after a long and interesting life. She was born in Cardston, Alberta on Jan 13, 1930 to Oscar and Thelma Thronson of Babb, MT, founders and owners of Thronson’s General Store. She grew up in Babb on the Blackfeet reservation with her...
Joseph Truchot
Jun 16, 2023
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Joseph Patrick Truchot, known to those who loved him as Joe, on June 16th, 2023. Born on November 15th, 1965 in Conrad, MT, Joseph spent his years in Kalispell, Montana, after retiring from his career as an accountant. He was a smart and supportive individual, always ready to lend...
Craig Rogers
Jun 14, 2023
Craig Rogers
Gas pipeline safety engineer Craig Rogers, 50, who grew up in Choteau, died in his sleep from a blood clot/cardiac arrest on Nov. 11, 2023, at his home in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Craig was born in Red Lodge on June 14, 1973, to Tom and Connie Rogers and moved with his family to Choteau when he...
Cecil Cole
Jun 12, 2023
Cecil Covil Cole, 97, a longtime Choteau resident, farmer and rancher–passed away on Monday, June 12th at the Benefis Teton Medical Center after a brief injury. Cec was born to Marvin Jay Cole and Jennie E. Kimball Cole on June 24th, 1925, in Frazee, Minnesota. His siblings were Alvin, Pearl, Harold, Edith, Opal and Lyle. He was the youngest of...
Genevieve Thompson
Jun 5, 2023
Genevieve “Jenny” Dickson Thompson, 96, passed on June 5, 2023 at Benefis Teton Medical Center’s Long-Term Care. At Jenny’s request a family graveside service will be held at a later date.Jenny was born in Great Falls on May 25, 1927 to Scottish parents, Joseph C. and Janet “Jessie” (Walker) Dickson. As a 1st generation American Citizen, Jenny was able to...
Patricia Jacobs
May 23, 2023
Patricia “Patty” Jacobs, 72, surrounded by family and friends, peacefully passed away Tuesday May 23, 2023 at Benefis Teton Medical Center in Choteau, MT. Patty’s family will host a “Picnic for Patty” on Saturday June 10, 2023 at 2:00 pm in the City Park in Choteau to celebrate Patty’s life. The family is asking that guests bring their own lawn...
Donna Horton
May 9, 2023
Donna Jean Horton, 78, Conrad, passed away surrounded by family May 9th at Logan Health in Conrad. Per the family request no services will be held at this time.Donna was born in Lansing, MI to Harold and Elaine Brooks. The first part of her life was spent in there, where she was very close with her grandmother, Elsie Watkins, Graduating...
Jeanette McCormick
Apr 30, 2023
Retired music teacher Jeanette Kay (Larson) McCormick, 74, died on April 30, 2023, inChoteau from metastatic uterine cancer. A celebration of life will be held June 19 at 11 a.m. in the Choteau High School auditoriumwith a luncheon and musical program to follow at the Stage Stop Inn. Jeanette’s love for music and teaching, coupled with her exuberance, generosity anddiligence...
Jean Bruno Lensing
Apr 29, 2023
Jean H Bruno Lensing, 88, of Choteau passed away peacefully April 29, 2023. A memorial service will be held on May 6th, 2023 at 2:00 pm in the Frontier Funeral Home Chapel. Jean was born to John “Jack” Bruno and Ioala Pearl (Sinclair) Bruno on March 23, 1935 in Choteau, Montana. Jean met and married Cleo H. Lensing June 20st,...
Harry Grove
Apr 18, 2023
Harry Arnold Grove, 80, passed away on April 18, 2023 at his home. Care of Harry has been entrusted to Frontier Funeral Home/ Gorder-Jensen. Services for Harry will be held at a later date. Harry Arnold Grove was born 22 Mar 1943 Minot, ND. He was raised in Grandville, ND by his Father Ole Grove a direct descendent from Norway...
Drena Richards
Apr 3, 2023
Watch Live HereDrena Lee Richards, 77, of Choteau passed away April 3, 2023. A Memorial Service will be held April 12, 2023 at 2:00pm at Living the Word Church in Choteau, Montana under the direction of Frontier Funeral Home.Drena was born to Homer and Florence (Gray) Lane in Choteau, MT on December 13, 1945. Drena attended Choteau Public Schools. She...
