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Grace Eva McKnight passed away peacefully on July 19, 2024, in Cleburne, TX. She was born on February 9, 1926, in Ridge, MT, the daughter of Ernest and Reathel (Craft) Cadwell. Grace's early years were spent in the rolling landscapes of Montana. She graduated from Miles City High School and later from Black Hills State College, setting the stage for a lifelong commitment to teaching. In 1946, Grace's heart found its match in Arthur McKnight, and together they embarked on a...
Mary Zeiss Stange, a beloved professor, writer, and feminist scholar, passed away on July 6, 2024, at the age of 74. Born on July 5, 1950, Mary dedicated her life to exploring and advocating for women's equality and shared a unique space in the academic world linking feminist theory, ecofeminism, religious studies, and women as hunters. Mary's academic career as a professor included teaching at several higher educational institutions including Clarkson University, St....
Funeral Services will be Thursday July 11, 2024, at 2:00 pm at the Richland County Fairgrounds Event Center with Pastor Greg Ledgerwood officiating. Refreshments and desserts will be served following the service. Visitation will be Wednesday July 10, 2024, from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm at the Fulkerson Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Sidney, MT. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you volunteer, help someone in need and visit your parents and grandparents. Make the world...
Lloyd Clayton Davis, (93), of Eugene, Oregon passed away on May 30, 2024, of age-related causes. Lloyd was born to Clayton and Gertrude (Smith) Davis, on November 2, 1930, in Ekalaka, Montana. Although we all had our doubts, Lloyd insisted that Ekalaka was the center of the universe. Lloyd's mother passed when he was six years old. He lived with various relatives, until age thirteen when he struck out on his own. In Montana, he worked on cattle ranches, and traveled the rodeo...
October 11, 1946 - June 17, 2024 Ned was born October 11, 1946 to Kirby and Gunvor (Lyken) Summers. He was the much-adored younger brother of Betty Lee and Hazel, who were 17 and 16 years his senior. Ned went to country school where he was taught by his sister Hazel. Despite Hazel’s efforts, she was never able to fix his poor spelling. He graduated from Carter County High School in 1964 at the age of 17. He went on to college at Montana State University where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Botany in 1971. He spent more t...
Wanda Gundlach of Pendleton, Oregon and formerly of Milton-Freewater, Oregon passed away on June 22, 2024 at the age of 94 years. Wanda was born in Camp Crook, SD on June 1, 1930. She grew up outside of Capitol. She graduated from Carter County High School in Ekalaka in 1948. On August 12, 1948 she married Louis Gundlach also of Ekalaka. They spent their first winter working on a sheep ranch. They then moved to Missoula, MT where Louis studied at the University of Montana to...
Donna Marie Lehman, 82, of Maxwell, Nebraska passed away June 5, 2024 at her daughter’s home in Maxwell. She was born April 12, 1942 to Nels and Julia (Smalis) Undem, in Terry, Montana. Donna grew up in Terry participating heavily in youth 4-H programs and taking home several blue ribbons for her canning and sewing projects and showing her family’s lambs. Donna then graduated high school in 1960. She attended Montana State University in Bozeman. There, she received her tea...
Funeral Service for Doug Beach, 48, of Ekalaka will be held 10 a.m. Friday, June 28, 2024 at Stevenson Funeral Home in Ekalaka. Burial will follow at Beaver Lodge Cemetery. Visitation will take place one hour prior to service. Doug Ray Beach, 48, of Ekalaka passed away June 12, 2024 at his home in Ekalaka. Doug was born on December 24, 1975 to Babe Beach and Rhonda (Myhre) Beach. Doug, his twin Dan and brother Jay grew up mostly in Ekalaka and attended schools in Carter...
Marjorie Ann Waterland, 84, Spearfish, SD, passed away Friday, May 31, 2024, at her home. Memorial Services for Marge will be at 11:00 AM, Monday, June 10, 2024, at the Alzada Community Hall, Alzada, Montana. Inurnment will follow at the Little Missouri Lutheran Cemetery in Capital, MT. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Alzada Community Hall. Marjorie Ann Plunkett was born April 4, 1940, at Buffalo, SD, to Walter and Patricia (Conniff) Plunkett. She was...
Our loving mother, Marie E. Ryan Townsend, passed away suddenly on May 19, 2024, in Tucson, Arizona. Marie was born in Dublin, Ireland, April 1, 1935, the youngest of ten children. She spent her childhood in Ireland. Marie met Carl "Pat" Townsend in 1954, in Ireland, while he was in the Army, and corresponded with him by mail, eventually coming to the United States, where Pat had returned after his discharge from the army. They were married in Billings, Montana, April 2,...
Sondra Lee Floyd (Giacometto Courtney) 84, of Belle Fourche passed into God's hands on May 29th, 2024. She was born on November 16, 1939, in Spearfish, South Dakota, to Gifford and Leone Floyd. Her Dad passed when she was just four years old, and her mom leased out the ranch, packed-up, and moved them to Miles City where Leone taught school until they returned to the Floyd Family Ranch. Sondra attended the Five Mile School, which was within walking distance from the Ranch....
Jerry Benjamin Askin was entered up in the Big Roping in the sky on Tuesday April 30th, 2024. He fought the good fight of Parkinsons for many years, however his body couldn't handle it anymore. He died peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones. Jerry the son of George and Gladys Askin was born on August 4th, 1947 in Ekalaka where he grew up and attended school. Jerry graduated high school in Ekalaka and then attended Montana State University for a few years, earning an...
Ronald Leroy Meyers, 81, of Great Falls, Montana, passed away on April 8, 2024, following a health decline caused by pulmonary fibrosis. He is survived by his wife, Marla; children, Colleen Mannix and Brian (Janet) Meyers; grandchildren, Jacob, Joshua, Kenadie, Declan, Andrew and Emily; sister-in-law, Betty Meyers; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents, Leroy & Leona Meyers and his brother Rick Meyers. Ron was born on January 23,1943, to...
A Celebration of Life for Ramona "Mona" Shepherd, 92, of Baker will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at American Lutheran Church in Baker with Don Buerkle officiating. Burial will follow at the Shepherd Ranch at a later date. Visitation for family and friends will be 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at Stevenson Funeral Home in Baker with a prayer service starting at 6 p.m. Mona passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at Fallon Medical Complex in Baker. Ramona...
Tami Lynn Sturgeon, 55, a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend, passed away tragically and unexpectedly on March 24, 2024. She was born in Ekalaka, Montana on March 13, 1969 to Gary and Kathleen Tobin. Tami grew up in Gillette, Wyoming and spent much of her early years with dear family friend Cathy Argue. Tami was always a natural caretaker. With love and devotion, she focused much of her time helping take care of her little sisters Teri and Tina. Tami's life...
A Memorial Service for Betty L. Mueller, 90, of Baker will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 29th at Stevenson Funeral Home in Baker with Don Buerkle officiating. Burial will follow in Bonnievale Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. at Stevenson Funeral Home. Betty Mueller passed away on March 25, 2024 at Fallon County Medical Complex in Baker. Betty was born on February 7, 1934 to Harry and Rose (Buan) Gauze in Ft. Meade, SD. Betty’s father Harry was in the military so she grew up in various locations in S...
Jessie "Georgetta" McCamish, 87, passed away on March 13, 2024 at St. Vincent Hospital after a short illness surrounded by her loving family. She was born to George and Jessie (Brewer) Townsend on February 26, 1937 in Ekalaka, MT. She had three siblings, Robert, Loyd and Gary. She attended Ekalaka Public Schools and graduated in 1955. Georgetta married her high school sweetheart, Herbert J. McCamish, on June 22, 1955 at Ekalaka. From this marriage came two daughters, Linda and...
Wallace (Wally) W. Owens of White Sulphur Springs, Montana passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2024 at Mountainview Medical Center in White Sulphur Springs with his daughters by his side. He was 90 years old. Wallace was born on December 1, 1933 to Willett and Anna (Wallace) Owens in a log cabin in Ekalaka, Montana. He was raised on ranches in the Camp Crook, S.D. area. As the oldest of 6, his help was needed to work the ranch, and he often missed more school than he attended,...
Deborah “Debbie” Matthews, 64, of Ekalaka, formerly of Citrus Heights, California, passed away on Wednesday, February 28th at Dahl Memorial Healthcare in Ekalaka due to several complications arising from diabetes. Debbie was born on September 18th, 1959 to Eddie and Beverly (Jones) Graham in Lima, Ohio, the youngest of two children. The family moved to California when she was 3. As a child, Debbie enjoyed rollerskating and hanging out with friends at the neighborhood par... Full story
Patricia I. Nakasone, 69, of Ekalaka passed away February 15, 2024, at Dahl Memorial Hospital in Ekalaka. Patty was born on April 9, 1954, to Frank and Margaret York in Superior, MT. She was raised in Superior with her three sisters and one brother where she attended Superior Elementary School and graduated from Superior High School. She married David after graduation on May 27, 1972, at which time they began their nearly 52 years together. To this union three children were bo...
Celebration of Life will be held privately this spring when the Crocus bloom. Sylvia Landa, 76, passed away January 22, 2024 at Dahl Memorial in Ekalaka. Memorials can be made in honor of Sylvia to the Boyes Community Club in Boyes. Remembrances and condolences can be shared with the family at www.stevensonfuneralhome.com....
Bonnie Marie (Jenkins) Hoover was born February 28, 1934 to Joseph Ulysess Jenkins & Leona Mabel (Cloud) Jenkins in a sod hut in Lincoln County, Colorado. Her grandpa gave her the nickname of Cottontop. She went home to be with the Lord on January 18, 2024 at the age of 89. She and several of her siblings went to Fountain School in Colorado Springs, so they boarded with other families and went home on the weekends. The Jenkins family had a bull, that when as kids they would pu...
Celebration of Life for Gary Gorder was held January 16 at Stevenson Funeral Home, Baker, with Don Buerkle officiating. Burial will be at Bonnievale Cemetery. Gary Gorder, 62, of Baker passed away on January 8, 2024 in Billings, MT. Gary "Moose" Gorder was born June 17, 1961 in Casper, Wyoming. Shortly thereafter the family relocated to Baker where he grew up and attended Baker Public Schools. Gary took on many jobs and developed new skill sets with each. He worked at the...
Funeral services for Audrey Schweigert, 89, of Ekalaka, will be 1:00 pm Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at Stevenson Funeral Home in Ekalaka with Tom Steig officiating. Burial will follow in Beaverlodge Cemetery. Visitation for Audrey will be Wednesday January 10, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Audrey passed away Friday, January 5, 2024 at Dahl Memorial Healthcare. Audrey was born January 26, 1934 to Lee and Claudia (Curry) Phelps in Baker Montana. She beca...
Celebration of Life for George Olind, 96, will be 1 p.m. Monday, May 13, 2024 at Stevenson Funeral Home Baker. George E. Olind saddled his horse and pack string and rode through the gates of Heaven on January 3, 2024. God needed a story telling cowboy and he selected a good one. He was born May 13, 1927 in Three Forks, Montana to Ed and Edna (Parsons) Olind. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. George attended school in Harrison, Montana until the age of...
