Obituaries

Dennis “Denny” Michael McDonnell

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Dennis “Denny” Michael McDonnell, 67, of Absarokee, Mont. passed away in his home on Friday, May 6, 2022, surrounded by family, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Leslie James LaFranier

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Leslie James LaFranier passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on May 4, 2022, after a long battle with cancer. Leslie was proceeded in death by his father, Ernest LaFranier and his mother Eleanor (Kortje) LaFranier.

Lee Scoville

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Lee Scoville was born on July 27, 1930 in St. Louis, Missouri, and passed away on April 26, 2022 in Denver, Colorado from natural causes, with her daughter Jan Scoville and grandchildren by her side. She was preceded in death by her husband, Levi Scoville, her parents, and her brother. Lee moved from comfortable St.

Rodney Richards

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On April 22, 2022, at the age of 70, Rodney (Rod; Buzzard; Buzz) Richards ran his last quarter mile and crossed the finish line. He was born in Lewistown, Montana on Oct. 23, 1951 to Myrtle Knerr Richards and Jesse Richards. The family lived at Hanover, Montana where Jesse worked for Ideal Cement Company. Rod attended schools in Lewistown and graduated from Fergus High in 1969. After graduation, he attended Helena Vo-Tech and received a 2-year certificate in automotive technology. During his work career he was employed by Ford Motors; Lewistown OK Hardware and Courtesy Chevrolet. In December of 1998, Santa pronounced Rod and Rhonda (Springer) husband and wife at their unique Christmas wedding. Rod was a caring and supportive husband to Rhonda after her tragic accident and through her battle with cancer. Rhonda passed away in 2011.

Shani Rae Lynn Brauning

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Shani Rae Lynn Brauning was born on Jan. 1, 1989 on her mother’s birthday. She passed away unexpectedly on March 27, 2022.

Mary L. Gordon

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Mary L. Gordon passed away on April 29, 2022, at the age of 97 at Valle Vista Manor in Lewistown. She was born to Charles and Thera Rich on April 20, 1925, in Denton. Mary attended all 12 years of school and graduated in Winifred.

Audrey Wertheimer

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Audrey June Wertheimer, 95, passed away Friday, April 29, 2022, at the Valle Vista Manor in Lewistown due to natural causes and surrounded by her loving family.

Thomas Daniel Jost

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Thomas Daniel Jost, 72, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 23, 2022, at St Vincent’s Hospital in Billings. Tom was born on Dec. 20, 1949, to Mathias and Lorraine (Nierengarten) Jost in St Joseph, Minn.

Larry Jennings

Laurence “Larry” D. Jennings, 86, passed away Sunday, May 1, 2022. At Larry’s request, no services are planned; cremation has taken place. An obituary will be shared when complete.

Rodney Richards

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On April 22, 2022, at the age of 70, Rodney (Rod; Buzzard; Buzz) Richards ran his last quarter mile and crossed the finish line. He was born in Lewistown, Mont., on Oct. 23, 1951 to Myrtle Knerr Richards and Jesse Richards. The family lived at Hanover, Mont., where Jesse worked for Ideal Cement Company. Rod attended schools in Lewistown and graduated from Fergus High in 1969. After graduation, he attended Helena Vo-Tech and received a 2-year certificate in automotive technology. During his work career he was employed by Ford Motors; Lewistown OK Hardware and Courtesy Chevrolet. In December of 1998, Santa pronounced Rod and Rhonda (Springer) husband and wife at their unique Christmas wedding. Rod was a caring and supportive husband to Rhonda after her tragic accident and through her battle with cancer. Rhonda passed away in 2011.