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.

Margaret Joseph

Published on Fri, 06/05/2020 - 3:30pm

Margaret Joseph, 94, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2020 in Lake Forest, California of natural causes, or as she was known to say, “just TMB … too many birthdays!” She was a loving mother, wife, gram, great-gram, and loyal friend. She loved Montana and her Montana friendships lasted a lifetime. She will be fondly remembered for her caring spirit, wise advice, ability to create fun, and strength through hardships.

Rudolf W. ‘Rudy’ Nelson

Published on Fri, 06/05/2020 - 3:29pm

The family of Rudolf W. “Rudy” Nelson announce his passing at the family home in Livingston on May 29, 2020.   He was 85.

Rudy was born on Feb. 16, 1935 to Walter Rusch and Marguerite Michel in Bozeman. In 1942, John Leroy Nelson married Marguerite, and in 1945 he adopted Rudy into the Nelson family, who were early pioneers of the Gallatin Valley.

William Julian (Bill) O’Connor

Published on Thu, 06/04/2020 - 3:49pm

William Julian (Bill) O’Connor was born to the late John O’Connor and Gertrude Mary (Zabrocki) on Sept. 22, 1953, in Livingston, Montana. Bill passed away at the age of 66 on April 27, 2020, at Bozeman Deaconess Hospital in Bozeman, Montana, after contracting the coronavirus. 

Patricia M. Waldrip

Published on Thu, 06/04/2020 - 3:48pm

Patricia M. Waldrip, 82, previously of Livingston, Montana and most recently residing at Ladow Court Assisted Living in Garfield, Washington, passed away on May 8, 2020 at the Whitman Health and Rehab Center in Colfax, Washington.

Patricia was born on Aug. 29, 1937 in East St. Louis, Illinois to Clyde and Virginia (Eckmann) Haps. She attended the East St. Louis schools and graduated from the East St. Louis High School.  

William Edward ‘Bill’ Belderrain

Published on Thu, 06/04/2020 - 3:47pm

William Edward “Bill” Belderrain, 91, of Livingston, Montana passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2020. Cremation has taken place and a formal service is not planned at this time.

Bill was born on Dec. 2, 1928 in LaGrange, California. He was the only son of Eddie and Emma (Celle) Belderrain. He attended and graduated high school in Oakdale, California. He attended Modesto Jr. College and then enlisted in the Army. He was united in marriage to Betty Jane Gray on Jan. 23, 1948 in Modesto, California.  

Juanita Joan Randall

Published on Tue, 06/02/2020 - 3:10pm

Juanita Joan Randall, formerly of Livingston, was born Dec. 14, 1936 in Cottage Grove, Oregon and died May 25, 2020 in Seattle, Washington. Celebration of life will be on Sunset Beach, Seaside, Oregon. A complete obituary with pictures is available at https://funerals.coop/obituaries.

Rudolf Walter ‘Rudy’ Nelson

Published on Mon, 06/01/2020 - 3:45pm

Rudolf Walter “Rudy” Nelson, 84, of Livingston, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2020. A complete obituary is forthcoming. Franzen-Davis Funeral Home and Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements. To view the obituary and share condolences, visit www.Franzen-Davis.com.

Ascension ‘Sonia’ Blawatsky

Published on Fri, 05/29/2020 - 3:54pm

Ascension “Sonia” Blawatsky, 92, formerly of Havre, passed away peacefully at Livingston HealthCare on May 12, 2020.  

A funeral Mass at St. Jude’s Catholic Church will be held at a later date.

Walter N. Kirn Jr.

Published on Fri, 05/29/2020 - 3:53pm

Walter N. Kirn Jr., 82, of McLeod, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2020. A complete obituary is forthcoming. Franzen-Davis Funeral Home and Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements. To view the obituary and share condolences, visit www.Franzen-Davis.com.