Obituaries

OBITUARY POLICY

Published on Thu, 09/29/2016 - 3:41pm

The cost for obituaries is $7.85 per column inch. Accompanying photos are an additional $15 each. Any color photos require one additional $32 color charge. All obituaries are edited to conform to Associated Press style. All obituaries require verification from a funeral home, so funeral home name and phone number are required. If funeral home information is not available, a death certificate is required.

Janice Marie Jacobsen

Published on Fri, 03/27/2020 - 3:01pm

Janice Marie Jacobsen, beloved daughter,  sister, wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away in her Marysville, Washington home early March 18, 2020. She made her grand entrance into the world as the baby of her family on March 23, 1961 in Livingston, Montana. Janice was sweet, beautiful, and outgoing; she would talk to anyone about anything, making friends everywhere she went. She always had a shoulder to cry on and an ear to listen to her friends and family. Janice was known for her love of animals, so much so that she even snuck a dog home in her coat as a girl.

Clarence E. ‘Buddy’ Whitfill

Published on Thu, 03/26/2020 - 4:05pm

Clarence E. “Buddy” Whitfill, Jr., 68, of Livingston, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2020. Further details and a complete obituary are forthcoming. Franzen-Davis Funeral Home and Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements. To view the obituary and share condolences, visit www.Franzen-Davis.com.

Jean (Robinson) Powell

Published on Wed, 03/25/2020 - 4:05pm

On the evening of Feb. 17, 2020, Jean Powell passed away as the result of a stroke. She was surrounded by her family and close friends, and they were blessed to spend some days together talking and sharing stories, music, tears, laughter, and so much love. Jean was 84 years old.

Jean (Robinson) Powell was born on Sept. 7, 1935 in Livingston, Montana to Richard and Gertrude (Cook) Robinson in the maternity hospital of her grandmother, Ellen (Allen) Robinson, who was the first resident nurse of Park County. 

John James Bond

Published on Mon, 03/23/2020 - 4:55pm

John James Bond, 74, of Livingston, Montana, formerly of Otis, Massachusetts, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2020 at his son’s home in Livingston. He was surrounded by the love of his wife, Monica; son and daughter-in-law, John and Silje; and their children, Isabella and Remi.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held intimately as a family. Burial will be at the Yellowstone National Cemetery in Laurel with full veteran’s honors.

Irene Elizabeth (Lannen) Clark

Published on Mon, 03/23/2020 - 4:54pm

Irene Elizabeth (Lannen) Clark, 77, of Livingston, passed away peacefully of natural causes on Friday, March 13, 2020. 

John James Bond

Published on Fri, 03/20/2020 - 3:22pm

John James Bond, 74, of Livingston, formerly of Otis, Massachusetts, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2020 at his son’s home in Livingston. He was surrounded by the love of his wife and son, John. Franzen-Davis Funeral Home and Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements. To view the obituary and share condolences, visit www.Franzen-Davis.com.

Larry Edward Stilley

Published on Fri, 03/20/2020 - 3:21pm

Larry Edward Stilley, 76, of Livingston, passed away on March 15, 2020, at the University Hospital in Salt Lake City. Larry had a severe stroke that he had been struggling from and was transported to Salt Lake for medical care. Per his wishes, a formal funeral will not be held.

Darlene Ann Weber

Published on Wed, 03/18/2020 - 5:12pm

Darlene Ann Weber, 84, of Paradise Valley, Montana, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2020. 

She was born on Sept. 2, 1935 at Lake Chetek, Wisconsin. She married Hubert Weber on May 27, 1972 in Idaho Falls, Idaho. They spent the next 47 years together at their ranch in Livingston.

John Nerud

Published on Mon, 03/16/2020 - 5:37pm

Retired Cascade County Planning Director John Nerud passed away at his home on Feb. 28, 2020.

He was born on July 20, 1946 to Raymond Nerud and Connie (Billie) Nerud (Jordan). His early years were in Circle and Glendive. He graduated from Dawson County High School, where he played baseball, which became a lifelong passion. He was an avid Braves and Broncos fan.