Obituaries

Aug 3, 2022

Russell Warren McPherson, 80, of Livingston, Montana, passed away Wednesday, August 03, 2022. Rest in Peace Russell. Franzen-Davis Funeral Home and Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements.

Aug 3, 2022

Sixty-three days shy of her 100th birthday, Shirley Muriel (Zuercher) Denesen passed away in

Livingston, MT on August 3, 2022. Wife to Richard Denesen, who preceded her in death in 1993, Shirley

was born October 5, 1922, in St Paul, MN. She married Dick in June of 1941. They raised four children

in...

Aug 3, 2022

James Gerald “Jerry” Testa, passed away in Livingston, MT Wednesday August 3, 2022.

Jerry was born in Tampa, Florida on October 31, 1944. He is the son of Ann and Carmine Testa. He was raised by his loving grandparents, Mary and Joseph Julian in Tampa, FL.

Jerry was drafted into the Army in 1967 and...

Aug 3, 2022

Phyllis McQuay, 96, of Livingston, passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2022. A complete obituary will follow. Franzen-Davis Funeral Home and Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements.

Jul 24, 2022

Mary Steffen peacefully passed away July 24, 2022, at her home in Vancouver WA surrounded by her family. She was born January 21, 1934, at her Grandmother’s home in White Sulphur Springs, MT. Dr. J. M. Wolfe and her Grandmother Merle McGrady played cards all night awaiting her arrival. She attended various country schools where her mother Phyllis Johnson...

Jul 20, 2022

Kathleen Ann Tappe, 72, of Livingston, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2022. A complete obituary is forthcoming. Franzen-Davis Funeral Home and Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements.

Jul 20, 2022

Dorothy S. Lucas, 85, of Wilsall, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2022.

Dorothy was born on December 19, 1936, at White Sulphur Springs, Montana. She was born the daughter of William Short and Elise (Winter) Short.  She attended Tip Top School at the Lucas Ranch until fourth grade, then to Ringling and White Sulphur Springs...

Jul 18, 2022

Thomas Duane Harmon, 67, of Cokedale Rd, Livingston, Montana, passed away Monday, July 18, 2022. A formal service is not planned at this time. A proud Veteran of the United States Army. Tom leaves behind his beloved wife Suni. Franzen-Davis Funeral Home and Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements.

Jul 16, 2022

Margaret "Mogie" Harrrison, 78, of Shield’s Valley, Livingston, Montana passed on Saturday, July 16, 2022. Margaret leaves behind her husband, Henry; her daughter, Susannah Harvey; and son, Henry Harrison. No formal service is planned at this time. Peace be with you Margaret.  Franzen-Davis Funeral Home and Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements.

Jul 14, 2022

David Rigler passed away July 13, 2022, at the age of 90, surrounded by his family. He was born to Dave and Ethel (Bassett) Rigler on May 26, 1932, at Chico. He attended Upper Mill Creek School and graduated from Park High School in 1950.

David married Rose Pierce on January 22, 1955. Alongside family,...

Jul 11, 2022

Robert L. “Bob” Frisbey, of Livingston, Montana, passed away unexpectedly Monday evening, July 11, 2022, after playing some of his favorite fiddle tunes at a private “gig” with his friends in the “Pretty Good String Band”.  He was 67.

Born in Port Hueneme, California on September 12, 1954, Bob was the oldest of five children of Marion...

Jul 9, 2022

Ella J. Little, 93, of Livingston, passed away Saturday, July 9, 2022. Franzen-Davis Funeral Home and Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements.

Jul 8, 2022

Dorothy Carol Elias, 89, currently residing in Livingston formerly of Townsend, passed away Friday, July 8, 2022. A formal funeral is not planned. Franzen-Davis Funeral Home and Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements. To view the tribute page and share condolences, visit: www.franzen-davis.com.

Jul 7, 2022

James K. “Uncle Jim” Lehman, 72, of Livingston, MT, passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2022 at Livingston HealthCare Hospital with his niece and nephew at his side.

Jim was born on September 9, 1949, in Gordon, Nebraska the son of John and Mary (Janssen) Lehman.  He attended Catholic School in Rushville, NE and graduated...

Jul 4, 2022

Myra Noll, 66, of Livingston, passed away Monday July 4, 2022. A memorial will be held in Michigan at a later date. Franzen-Davis Funeral Home and Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements.

Jul 1, 2022

Penny Jo Batzloff, 70, passed away Friday July 1, 2022 at her home in Gardiner, Montana with her family by her side.

Penny was born on March 17, 1952, in Grand Canyon, AZ.  She was the daughter of Kate Hanner and Cecil Hanner.  Because her father worked for the National Park Service, she spent her...

Jul 1, 2022

Mary C. Nelson, 88 of Livingston, passed away Friday, July 1, 2022. Franzen-Davis Funeral Home and Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements.

Jun 30, 2022

Ronald Westrich, 70, of Livingston, passed away Thursday, June 30, 2022. No service is planned. Franzen-Davis Funeral Home and Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements.

Jun 30, 2022

Daniel D. Wertz, 66, passed away peacefully at his home in Clyde Park, surrounded by his family on June 30, 2022. Dan was a loving husband, an amazing father, grandfather, son, brother, friend and mentor to many.

Dan was born on November 22, 1955 in Helena, MT and spent the first four years of his...

Jun 27, 2022

Dale Clyde Joseph Miller, 88, of Danville, California, passed away in Livingston while vacationing with family on June 27, 2022. He will be laid to rest at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Lafayette, CA.  Franzen-Davis Funeral Home and Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements.