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11/11/2025

This Veterans Day, we pause to remember and give thanks to all who have worn our nation’s uniform. Your strength, sacrifice, and service inspire us every day. We are deeply grateful.🇺🇸

11/07/2025

Gladys Adele Pierce Rouse

Adele Pierce Rouse passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025, three days after her 102nd birthday.

Adele was born in Butte, Montana on October 24, 1923 to Horse Prairie Ranchers Tom and Agnes (Kau) Pierce. Her early years were spent on the ranch which she loved. They always had good horses to ride and great neighbors to visit. She loved haying season with all of the many workers and excitement on the ranch. Adele had many happy memories of time spent with her brothers, Tom and Dick and her sister Lorrayne. Her father died at the age of 30 which left Agnes to run the ranch and raise her four children.

Adele attended Grant School until her brother Tom graduated from eighth grade and the family moved to Dillon. She graduated from eighth grade in Dillon and then attended Beaverhead County High School, graduating in 1942. After spending a year at home working on the ranch, she married Emory (Moose) Rouse. Five children were born to Emory and Adele; Pierce, Miriam, Clint, Ramona, and Todd.

Moose and Adele bought the Sunny Slope ranch in the Big Hole in 1948. Adele was a hard worker and was compassionate and loving to everyone she met. She had a servant's heart showing hospitality to anyone who stopped by the ranch. Many visitors stopped by at mealtime on purpose to enjoy a home cooked meal and delicious pies or cakes. Moose and Adele sold the ranch in 1986 and moved to Dillon.

Moose died in 1999. Adele lived on the farm outside of Dillon close to all of her children, remembering the wonderful years spent raising her children in the Big Hole. Adele was a lifelong member of St. Rose Parish.

Adele was preceded in death by her parents, her husband (Emory), her brothers (Tom and Dick), her sister (Lorrayne Rebich), grandson Burke Glaus, and great granddaughter Josephine Curry.

Adele is survived by sons Pierce (Donna), Clint (Mary), and Todd (Sara Bennett), daughters Miriam Rouse and Ramona (Dave) Glaus. She is also survived by seven grand-children, Grant (Sonya) Glaus, Chrissy Rouse, Rob (Keren) Rouse, Lindsay (Troy) Buhr, Darann (Rob) Curry, Alex (Carson) Hritsco, and Paige Rouse (Kameron Rauser), and fourteen great grandchildren.

The family would like to thank the Bee Hive staff and Honey Bee Hospice for their care and support for Adele during her short time there. Memorials may be made to the YMCA, 75 Swenson Way, Dillon, or to the charity of the donor's choice.

A celebration of life will be held at Brundage Funeral Home on November 18, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. with a reception to follow at St. Rose Family Center.

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11/05/2025

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11/02/2025

🎉 Join us in wishing a very Happy Birthday to Candis DuBois here at Brundage Funeral Home!🎂🎈We’re so grateful to have Candis as part of our team. Wishing you a day filled with joy, laughter, and celebration! 🥳

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10/31/2025

Anthony Lopez

Anthony "Tony" Lopez Sr., 55, of Livingston, Mt passed away on October 29, 2025 surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on January 8, 1970 in Granada Hills, CA. He was a devoted and loving father to Cheyenne Thomas, Anthony Lopez Jr., Erik Lopez, Gabriel Lopez, Joseph Lopez, Charlie Jackson, Kai Michael, Angel Lopez, Mali Lopez and Georgie Lopez and grandfather to Iris, Melina, Beau, Harper, Vincent, Emilia and Paisley.

Tony was originally from California and moved his family of 7 to Livingston, Montana over 20 years ago to offer his family a better way of living. In those 20+ years, Tony relocated his family to Bozeman where he worked as a CNA and construction worker. He was later divorced, and met, Holly Richards who he added two more kids to his clan. He was later reunited with a son who he had lost contact with after returning to Livingston. Tony was also the neighborhood dad for a lot of kids with troubled homes. His famous phrase was, "I don't have a lot, but you're welcome to what I have. Just find a spot to lay your head." In his most recent years, Tony built a stronger relationship with God with the help of his church, Crossing Community Church of Livingston. Through his church, he found a congress that he loved and felt complete acceptance. During this time, Tony was baptized along side 3 of his children as well as his sister.

Tony didn't like being the center of attention, but he deserves to have his long years of fatherly love honored and respected. He was a man of pride, forgiveness, wisdom, love and God. He left a lasting impact on everyone that knew him.

Tony enjoyed fishing, camping and hunting. His love for the outdoors is something he shared with his children, leaving a mark on us that will never fade. We take comfort in knowing that his legacy lives on through the lessons he taught us, the love he shared and the memories we will cherish forever.

Tony is survived by his children, Cheyenne Thomas, Anthony Lopez Jr., Erik Lopez, Gabriel Lopez, Joseph Lopez, Kai Michael, Angel Lopez, Mali Lopez and Georgie Lopez as well as his 7 grandchildren: Iris, Melina, Beau, Harper, Vincent, Emilia and Paisley, his best friend/ex wife Lisa Lopez, his 5 siblings, as well as many friends and extended family members who will miss him dearly and deeply.

Tony is perceived in death by his mother, JoAnn Gonzalez, Holly Richards, and many other loved ones.

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10/31/2025

👻 Happy Halloween from all of us at Brundage Funeral Home! Wishing everyone a safe and fun evening filled with sweet treats, laughter, and maybe a friendly scare or two. 🎃

10/28/2025

Daphne Joyce Miller

Daphne Joyce Miller, 91 years old, died suddenly in Dillion, Montana on Sept. 11, 2025.

Daphne was born in Hitchin, North Hertfordshire, England in 1934 to William and Phyllis Shepherd.

She had one sibling, her sister Pearl. Her father served in the Army and her mother ran an inn/boarding house. Her mother never learned how to drive a car but she flew a plane to deliver the mail during WWII.

Daphne did very well in school. She was awarded a partial scholarship to attend medical school but her family couldn't afford the remaining costs, so she had to decline.

After high school Daphne worked as a farm harvester and candy factory worker.

Daphne met the love of her life, Roy Miller, at the NCO club at the RAF Sculthorpe in Norfolk, England and about a year later they were married June 5, 1956 (Unindependence Day) in Kettering, Northamptonshire, England.

Daphne and Roy had 5 boys: Karl; Gordon; Paul; Philip; and Tony.

Daphne arrived at Newark, New Jersey, United States of America on Oct. 19, 1958. They later moved to Virginia, Oregon, and finally Montana.

Daphne's favorite hobbies were knitting, baking, gardening, reading, solving crosswords, and word finds.

Daphne also had a great love of dogs. She owned many dogs over the years and her favorite breed was the Irish Setter.

Daphne also worked at the Lutheran Nursing Home as well as Safeway for over a decade where she won numerous Best Customer Service awards.

Daphne was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Pearl, husband Roy, and her sons Karl and Gordon. She is survived by: her sons Paul, Philip, and Tony; 8 grandchildren; and 8 great grandchildren.

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10/23/2025

Janet Lee Derksen

A natural born sweet girl: compassionate, caring, loyal and true-blue; you could search the world over and not find another like her. She knew the value of hard work and was tireless at helping those she loved the most. Janet Lee (Black) Derksen passed away Wednesday October 22, 2025 from complications of a long illness with frontotemporal dementia. The disease's causes are unknown; the treatment non-existent yet Janet maintained a positive attitude throughout her illness and found something to smile about every day.

The second child of C. Ray and Mildred K. Black, Janet was born June 29, 1950 in Glen Ridge, N.J. Janet's father was a career U.S. Army Warrant Officer and the family moved frequently as his duty station changed. In her preschool years, Janet lived two years in Stuttgart, Germany before the family returned to America. Janet attended first grade in a one room school in rural Pedricktown, NJ before the family moved to Tampa, FL where she finished grade school. In 1962 the family moved to Hialeah, Florida where Janet completed junior high and high school.

In 1969 Janet struck out on her own, moving to Philadelphia, PA where she worked for Blue Cross. While in Philadelphia, Janet was a regular at U.S.O. events where she met her future husband, Lee Derksen, who was then serving in the U.S. Navy. Janet and Lee were married June 25, 1972 in Hialeah.

Raised a city girl, Janet took to the outdoors like she had been born for it. She learned to love fishing, hunting and camping. She bagged a whitetail buck with the very first shot she fired while hunting. Lee understood that when he heard Janet fire a shot, it was time to pack meat! Janet's many accomplishments in outdoor sports include releasing a 10 # walleye, releasing fly-caught tarpon and bonefish, successfully flyfishing Point Dexter Slough's tricky currents, bagging numerous antelope, deer, elk and a trophy Bighorn Sheep.

Janet worked at various clerical jobs in Bonners Ferry, Idaho and in Dillon, MT. For 16 years she served as office manager for Harve Wolfe, DDS in Dillon. It was in her work that Janet became friends with so many Dillon residents. Lee often said "We can't go to the grocery store without running into at least one of Janet's friends."

Janet learned Karate at the Dillon Karate Club and advanced to earn First and Second Dan Black Belt honors eventually becoming the club's leader and instructor. She especially loved working with children; helping them learn martial arts and the respect, humility and patience that are the hallmarks of the Dae Myung Martial Arts Federation. She was also a softball player and coach.

Janet was preceded in death by her father and her younger brother Douglas K. Black. She is survived by her 98 year-old mother Mildred Black of Sylva, NC, older brother Dave Black of North Topsail Beach, NC, and younger sisters Barbara Black Perry of Hockessin, DE and Sandra Black of Whittier, NC.

Janet was a loving wife, daughter, sister and friend, always thinking of others and always willing to lend an ear or some comforting words when needed. She was an excellent homemaker who enjoyed sewing, knitting, cooking, baking and especially her garden and flowers. She was a sweet and gentle soul whose presence will be greatly missed.

Janet was a Christian, baptized and confirmed in the Methodist faith. She is now at home with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

A celebration of Janet's life will be held later at a time to be announced.

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10/22/2025

Nell Arabell Unruh

Nell Arabell (Wellborn) Unruh was born on July 14, 1936 in Armstead, MT to Rela and Hattie Wellborn. She attended local schools while growing up with her 5 siblings on the family homestead up Medicine Lodge.

After graduating from Lima High School in 1954, Nell attended the Modern Beauty School in Missoula, and became the owner/operator of the Havre Hotel Beauty Salon in Havre.

In Havre, she met her future husband, Elmer Unruh and they were married on May 5, 1957. Nell and Elmer had three children; Wade, Mark, and Shawn.

She was proceeded in death by her parents, Rela and Hattie Wellborn, sisters, Grace Wellborn and June Walker, brothers, Ned, Bill, and Dave Wellborn, husband, Elmer, grandchildren, Gabe Young, and Codie Blue Choate.

She is survived by sons Wade (Laurie), Mark, and Shawn (Susan), Grandchildren, Jennifer Farstad (Roberto Calvillo), Maura Jones (Tate Hurt), Tyler Unruh (Maria Ojeda-Alvarado), great-grandchildren, Samantha Jones, Ayden Calvillo, Damien Calvillo, Isaiah Batalla, numerous nieces and nephews, and her beloved little dog Daisy.

Nell enjoyed spending the summers camping, fishing, arrowhead hunting, and was an avid fossil hunter. There was hardly a Sunday that went by that she didn't visit her Mom at the ranch up Medicine Lodge.

In lien of flowers, donations can be made to a local charity of your choice. A private memorial will be held at a later date.

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10/22/2025

“You will smile again—not because you’ve forgotten, but because you’ve learned to carry the love with you.” – Unknown

10/20/2025

Ruth Lillian Sorenson

Ruth Lillian Sautkus Sorenson passed away on October 19, 2025 at Beehive Homes and Hospice. The family would like to thank the staff for their excellent care and support.

Ruth was born March 6, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois to her immigrant father and mother, Louis and Anna Sautkus. She was the second child of the family, joining her big brother Frank. Ruth was proud of her Lithuanian heritage.

She attended schools in Chicago and after graduating, married the love of her life, Donald Sorenson. Ruth met Donald in Chicago while he was taking military training for the Air Force. They were married in San Rafael, California in 1957. After Donald's military service, they moved to Dillon, Montana, Donald's hometown.

Ruth was a Jaycee, belonged to the National Rifle Service and Senior Citizens. She was an avid poker and pinochie player. Ruth and Donald enjoyed many years of card parties in their home with their many friends. Ruth also enjoyed puzzles, reading books, and making many afghans.

Ruth was very proud of her career working for the Dillon Police and Sheriff's Department as a police dispatcher. She also worked alongside her husband, Donald, at the Dillon Middle School.

She is proceeded in death by her beloved husband Donald of 46 years, her infant son, her parents Louis and Anna Sautkus, her beloved brother Frank Sautkus, and sisters-in-law Nancy Sorenson and Caroline Rose.

She is survived by her daughters, Barbra Delano, Donna (Ed) Nolte, Margaret (Fred) Curtis, and Becky (Ed) Ufford. Grandchildren, Daniel (Jayde) Delano, Conrad Curtis, Kieth (Katie) Curtis, Darby Ufford, and Hunter Ufford. Great-grandchildren, Kane Curtis, Charlie Curtis, Knoxyn Curtis, and River Curtis. Sister-in-law Dorothy Reid, Brother-in-law Lynn (Louise) Sorenson, and numerous nieces and nephews.

A private family service will be held. The family appreciates your thoughts and prayers at this time.

Special thank you to Dr. Hansen and Susie Burgess. Thank you for the love and support you gave to our mother and our family. Thank you for being there when we needed you most. Your kindness will never be forgotten.

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10/19/2025

Christopher Alan Linkenhoker

Christopher Alan Linkenhoker was born in Lawrence, Kansas on September 7th, 1952, the second of four siblings. He graduated high school in Hattiesburg, Mississippi and attended Virginia Tech University, where he received B.S. and Maters degrees in Forestry and Silviculture. He hitch hiked to Oregon sometime around 1976 and joined the U.S. Forest Service for a 14-year storied career that included many exciting challenges and impressive accomplishments.

Chris married Beth Ann Curtiss in 1983 on the shores of Wallowa Lake, Oregon. Their first child, Hannah Elsbeth, was born on April 1, 1987 at their home in Princeville, Or. Their son Benjamin Caleb was born two years later on February 13, 1989 in an infamous home delivery ~ as recorded in the local paper~ wherein Chris delivered Ben moments after returning home from work and a mere 13 minutes after Beth went into labor.

Hanna and Ben were the lights and loves of Chris' life until the day he died. In 1991, Chris was transferred to the Bitterroot National Forest and spent a couple brief years there with the Forest Service before making a life pivot and opening the Bitterroot Beanery in 1993 at the IGA store in Hamilton, Montana.

The Bitterroot Beanery was the crown of Chris' accomplishments. Serving (excellent, organic, perfected!) coffee allowed Chris' love for people and community to flourish. The Beanery continues to be a thriving part of the Hamilton community and is now owned by the Truc family.

Chris spent nearly 35 years in his beloved Montana. He loved to hike, bike, fish, canoe, kayak, camp and almost any tother adventure that crossed his path. He padded that love onto his children and gave them the gift of being raised in the Rocky Mountains. He loved action movies, made a killer spaghetti sauce (almost every night for dinner...), and relished in telling life or death takes to anyone who would listen. He made great friends along the way, including those at Pioneer Care, where he spent his final years.

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