Obituaries

Susan Vetter Truscott

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Susan Vetter Truscott passed away on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021 at her home in Huntley of COVID complications. She was born to Art and Joyce Vetter of Hilger on May 6, 1958.

Her father preceded her in death. She is survived by son, James Smith of Billings; her sister, Debbie Vetter Hinze of Hilger; and brother, Rodney (Bonnie) Vetter of Park City, Montana.

A celebration of life will be held Sunday, Dec. 5 in Huntley. A full obituary is available at www.Michelotti-sawyer.com.

James “Jim Hubble

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James “Jim” Hubble passed away on Sunday, Nov. 21, at Benefis Hospital in Great Falls. He is survived by his spouse of 56 years, Pat, his daughters Beth and Joanie, his sons-in-law Sean and Todd, and his grandchildren Ian and Eleanor.

Bradley Peter Stahl

Bradley Peter Stahl, 47, passed away on Nov. 18, 2021, in Billings, surrounded by family and loved ones. Brad was born Oct. 26, 1974, to Ken and Becky Stahl of Lewistown. Brad grew up at Flatwillow Ranch, where he was the first-born son and brother to Toby, Tamara, and Wes with whom he shared a special bond. He married the love of his life, Helen Wollman, on Oct. 11, 1997. To this union was born Sierra, Zane, Tia, and Kenyon. Kind, compassionate, generous, and ambitious are the words that described him best.

Margaret Mary Reese

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Margaret Mary Reese, 88, of Lewistown passed away on Nov. 15, 2021.

David “Dave” Reisig

David “Dave” Reisig, 72, of Hardin died Nov. 22, 2021 in Billings. Funeral services will be held on Saturday Nov. 27 at 11 a.m. at the Hardin High School Gymnasium. Burial will follow at the Reisig Family Cemetery. Bullis Mortuary of Hardin is in charge of funeral arrangements.

James “Jim” A. Hubble

James “Jim” A. Hubble, 79, passed away Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021. Services are pending and will be announced at a later date, along with an obituary. Arrangements are under the care of Creel Funeral Home. Jim’s family and friends can share memories and condolences at www.creelfuneralhome.com.

Marcella McQuinn

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Marcella Frances McQuinn, 80, passed away on Nov. 9, 2021 in Great Falls surrounded by family.

Marcella was born March 30, 1941 to Jim and Olga Roane of Lewistown. She was raised in and around Lewistown and graduated from Fergus High School.

Margaret Mary Reese

Margaret Mary Reese, 88, of Lewistown passed away on Nov. 15, 2021.

Margaret was born December 28, 1932 to John H. and Margaret (Hillemeier) Welsh in Sanborn, Minnesota. Margaret graduated from St. Leo’s High School. On Oct. 21, 1954 she was united in marriage to Donald L. Reese at St. Leo’s Catholic Church in Lewistown.

Margaret and Don were co-owners of Reese Tire and Fuel Center. Margaret’s favorite hobby was spending time with her family.

Alexander “Alex” Earl Smith

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Alexander “Alex” Earl Smith, 74, of Billings, passed away, Nov. 11, 2021, following a 17-month battle with cancer. He is now at peace in the loving arms of God, and will be missed by his wife Trudy, sister Johanna, daughter Tamilyn, extended family and a host of many friends.

Alex was born on Jan. 11, 1947 in Portsmouth, Virginia to Jamesina (Latham) and Herbert Hoover Smith. He came to Montana as a young man and became a steward of the land, farming in various places across the state including Golden Valley, Musselshell, Fergus, Judith Basin and Big Horn Counties.

Elias Hofer

Elias Hofer, 62, of King Colony in Lewistown passed away of COVID on Nov. 14, 2021 in Benefis Healthcare in Great Falls. Eli was born Feb. 23, 1959 to Rev. George and Rachel (Walter) Hofer, their first. Eli had a heart as big as he was.