Obituaries

Ann Carroll Mitchell 1930-2021

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Ann Carroll Mitchell died peacefully on April 5, 2021with family by her side following a decline in health.

Frederick T. “Butch” Girard

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Frederick T. “Butch” Girard of Dewey, Montana, went to his art studio in heaven Sunday, March 21, 2021 as a result of a heart attack.

He was born Nov. 17, 1954 at St. James Hospital in Butte to Frederick L. “Butch” Girard and Martha A. May.

Ernest K. Bacon

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WISE RIVER - Ernest K. Bacon, 87, of Wise River passed away from natural causes Thursday, March 18, 2021 at his daughter’s home, surrounded by family. He was born March 11, 1934 in Anaconda, Montana, son of the late F. Lawrence and Catherine S. Bacon with one older brother, the late Larry Bacon.

Maureen Ann Wood 1944-2021

Maureen Ann Wood died March 20, 2021. She was born April 24, 1944. Survivors include husband Lloyd of Dillon; daughter Joan and Harold Grogan of Dillon; son Paul Styke and Tamara Welch of Olympia, Washington; son Gary and Tina Styke of Phoenix, Arizona; son John Styke of Litchfield Park, Arizona; grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Joans children Andy and Cassie Molenda, parents of Tyson and Kaitlynn, Kathi and Alan Holt, parents of Jaysun Molenda and Guy Holt; Paul’s children Nick Styke, Cassie Styke; Gary’s children Joey Styke, Jillian Styke, parent of Matthew, Marissa Styke and Johns son Nathan Styke.

Coralene Williams Walsh 1932-2021

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Coralene Williams Walsh passed away peacefully on March 15, 2021 at the family ranch in Twin Bridges , Montana. Coralene was born on May 27, 1932 to Cecil Milton (Pete) Williams and Ada Stewart Williams. She joined an older brother, John Stewart, and four years later, sister Glane joined the family.

Clara N. Hazelbaker

Clara N. Hazelbaker born May 18, 1932, died peacefully with family by her side on March 10, 2021. Clara is the daughter of Norman and Esther Nelson. Clara married Theodore B. Hazelbaker on Aug. 4, 1948.

She is preceded in death by her husband Ted Hazelbaker; brother Wayne N. Nelson; and daughter-in-law Judy Hazelbaker.

Patricia Aileen Peterson

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Patricia (Pat) Aileen Peterson, 66, of Dillon, Montana, passed away on March 4, 2021, at home. Pat was born on March 19, 1954 at Barrett Hospital in Dillon, daughter to Herman and Aileen Peterson of Dillon.

Pat is survived by her three boys, Tyler John Peter Roschinger of Seattle, Washington, Travis (wife Heidi) James Roschinger of Virginia, and Torin Thomas Roschinger of Anchorage, Alaska; grandson Noah Roschinger and granddaughter Rachel O’Shee, Travis’ children.

Donald Walters 1928-2021

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Don Walters of Bozeman passed away Feb. 16, 2021 at the age of 92. Don was born in 1928 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. His father worked at A. O. Smith company making bombs, and his mother was a welder when he was growing up. He was raised on his grandmother’s dairy.

Marjorie Jean Stefanatz (Margie)

Marjorie Jean Stefanatz (Margie), died March 5, 2021. She was born May 15, 1933. Margie is survived by brother Donald (Laura); nephews Bobby “McGoo” McLaughlin and Gary Stefanatz (Cindy); niece Shauna Franquemont (Jeff); several great-nieces and -nephews, including special great-nephew Mason (McGoo) McLaughlin.

Patricia (Pat) Aileen Peterson 1954-2021

Patricia (Pat) Aileen Peterson, 66, of Dillon, Montana, died March 4, 2021, at home. Pat was born on March 19, 1954 at Barrett Hospital in Dillon. Pat is survived by sons Tyler John Peter Roschinger of Seattle, Washington, Travis (wife Heidi) James Roschinger of Virginia, and Torin Thomas Roschinger of Anchorage, Alaska; grandson Noah Roschinger, son of Travis; sisters Shirley Smith of Salt Lake City, Sandra Berry of Dillon, Montana; brother Tom (wife Carol) Peterson of Wilsall, Montana; and many nieces and nephews.