Obituaries

James Alan Oriet

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James Alan Oriet, 64, of Manhattan, Montana, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021 of complications from pneumonia. He was born in Great Falls, Montana, to William Leon and Patricia Jean (Karlen) Oriet.

George Irvin Eby

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George Irvin Eby was born to Ben and Myrtle Eby in Clyde Park, Montana on July 22, 1933. He has joined brother Herb and sisters Violet and Betty. The family lived in numerous places in the U.S. as Ben moved the family to construct roads for this country.

George graduated from Park High School in Livingston, Montana, from there he was drafted into the Korean War stationed in Korea. He was discharged as a Staff Sergeant in 1955 after serving 18 months.

Marilyn Kathryn Mockel

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Marilyn Kathryn Mockel entered into rest Sept. 9, 2021 with her three children by her side after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Marilyn was a Valentine’s Day baby, born Feb. 14, 1934 to Jesse and Clifford Mockel in Bozeman, Montana. A third generation Montanan, Marilyn grew up on a ranch in the Crow Creek Valley near Toston, Montana. The family later moved to Townsend, followed by Bozeman and Dillon.

Clara “Bea” M. Jenkins

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Clara “Bea” M. Jenkins, 82, of Three Forks, Montana, passed away from a sudden illness, peacefully at her home on Aug. 30, 2021. She was surrounded by loved ones during her final days.

Verna Louise Cleverley

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Verna Louise Cleverley peacefully passed from this earth on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. Verna was born in Hamilton, Montana, on April 25, 1945 to Barton and Louise Smith. She enjoyed her childhood alongside her older brother, Tom, living at Medicine Hot Springs near Sula, Montana, where she spent many summers as a lifeguard. After graduating from Darby High School, she continued her education at Western Montana College in Dillon, Montana, earning a Bachelor’s in Education.

Frances “Fran” Dee Moore

Frances “Fran” Dee Moore, died Thursday, Sept. 3, 2021. She was born June 30,1936 in Los Angeles, California, to Sam and Clara Collette. She is survived by children Don Moore, DeeDee Riley, Mike Moore and Janet Llach; daughter-in-laws; 15 grandchildren and 12 greatgrandchildren.

The family is planning a service for Fran in the late spring of 2022.

Robert Eugene Weststeyn 1945-2021

Robert Eugene Weststeyn, age 75 of Melrose, Montana, was called home to be with the Lord on Sept. 1, 2021 after a lengthy battle with cancer.

Phil Hogan 1956-2021

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Phil Hogan passed away peacefully on July 30, 2021 in Fort Myers, Florida with his loving wife by his side.

Larry T. Chambers 1934 – 2021

A celebration of life will be held at Anderson & Platt’s fly shop on Saturday, Sept. 11, at 2 p.m. Please bring a lawn chair and ice chest with your favorite beverage. We are looking forward to celebrating the wonderful memories we all have of Larry.

Leona Buyan 1927-2021

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Leona Buyan passed on Sept. 1, 2021 with loving family by her side. Leona was born on Jan. 24, 1927 in Whitehall to Italian immigrants Guy and Lucille (Rinaldi) George. Leona grew up on the family ranch at Waterloo with her parents and four siblings, Guy George, Gloria Broskle, Olive Smith and Rose Shoemaeker. Leona had many fond memories with her siblings while growing up.