Obituaries
William C. Parrilli
Nov 17, 2021
William Parrilli, 72, of Gardiner, Montana, passed away at home Wednesday, November 17, 2021. No services are planned at this time. Franzen-Davis Funeral Home and Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements.
Kristine Romango
Nov 14, 2021
Kristine Marie Romango, 56, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on November 14th, 2021, following a brief illness. The youngest of four girls, Kris was born on January 31st, 1965, in Livingston, MT, to Floyd George Heath and Carol Jean (Hellickson) Heath. Kris attended schools in Livingston and lived around Montana until 1985.Kris married Michael Romango on March 29th,...
Karen Geren
Nov 13, 2021
Karen Geren, 67, of Livingston, passed away at her home Saturday, November 13, 2021. No services are planned. Franzen-Davis Funeral Home and Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements.
Kathryn Shelley
Nov 12, 2021
Kathryn Shelly, 112, passed away at her home November 12, 2021. Per her request, no services are planned. Kathryn was born September 4, 1909, in Berne, Indiana, to Reuben and Laura (Fuhrman) Sprunger. The family moved to Montana in 1912 and lived on a ranch at Shields, then on their homestead in Potter Basin. In 1916, they moved to Wilsall,...
James D. Stefaniak
Nov 9, 2021
James Stefaniak, 68, of Emigrant, passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2021. Franzen-Davis Funeral Home and Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements.
Michelle Simecka
Nov 5, 2021
Michelle Simecka, 62, of Livingston, passed away Friday, October 5, 2021, at the Livingston Heath and Rehabilitation Center. Franzen-Davis Funeral Home and Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements.
Matthew W. Jackson
Nov 2, 2021
Matthew Ward Jackson, 49, of Livingston, Montana, passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2021. Matt was a beloved friend, brother, and son. He was a genuine, fun-loving person and made fast friends with those he encountered. He spent much of his adult life at Chico Hot Springs, where he developed loves, friendships, and lasting memories. Anyone who knew Matt witnessed his...
Shelly L. Francis
Nov 2, 2021
Shelly L. Francis, 59 of Livingston, Montana, passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2021, with the love of family and her daughter by her side during her last moments. Shelly was born in White Sulphur Springs on June 26, 1962, the daughter of Duane and Ruth (Hyatt) Neal. The family later relocated to Paradise Valley, buying a ranch themselves, running cattle,...
Charles "Chuck" Pluid
Nov 1, 2021
Charles "Chuck" Pluid, 75, of Livingston, passed away Monday, November 1, 2021. A full obituary will be forthcoming. Franzen-Davis Funeral Home and Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements.
Ryan Willson
Oct 31, 2021
Ryan Willson, 60, of Livingston, MT and Naknek, AK, passed away Sunday, October 31, 2021, at home in Livingston, after a long struggle with cancer.Ryan was born on November 15, 1960, in Livingston. He was the son of Wilbur Archibald Willson and Vonetta Kay Willson. Ryan attended Livingston schools. He moved to Naknek, AK, in 1990 and lived there for...
William "Bill" James Danielson
Oct 26, 2021
William James "Bill" Danielson, 88, of Livingston, passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021. Bill was born in Butte, MT on August 26, 1933, to Gertrude and Nephi Danielson.Bill was a true Butte boy, and his adventures were never ending. He worked in the Butte mines and later began a career with the N.P. and B. N. Railroads, spending 41 years...
Owen Howard Wood
Oct 25, 2021
Owen Howard Wood, 76, most recently of Livingston, MT, formerly of Florence, MT, passed Monday, October 25, 2021.Owen was born on November 28, 1944, in Livingston, the son of Howard and Viola (Hayne) Wood, and the oldest of three boys. He was raised in Livingston, as Owen's folks ran the local Coast to Coast store. He was the wrestling manager...
Dolores Marie Hallett
Oct 23, 2021
Dolores Marie Hallett, age 90, of Henderson, NV, and formerly of Livingston, MT, passed away on October 23, 2021. Dolores was born on April 15, 1931, in Kettle Falls, Washington. She was the daughter of William and Mary (Kyllo) Doyle and the youngest of 16 children. Dolores spent most of her early years in the Puyallup, Washington, area, where she...
Robert "Bob" Sones
Oct 21, 2021
Bob Sones, 78, of Emigrant, Montana, passed away of natural causes October 21, 2021, at his home with his loving wife, Kristi, by his side. He was born in San Diego, CA, and raised in Niland, CA. Bob joined the Navy right out of high school, studying electronics and nuclear power before qualifying for submarine service and serving his country...
Donald Dee Blair
Oct 20, 2021
Donald Dee Blair passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at the age of 87, in Deer Lodge, Montana, at The Ivy. Don was born October 26, 1933, the second of three sons, to William Narcie and Ruth (Hicks) Blair, on the family ranch in Gibson, MT. He attended grade school at the Big Coolie, which was a one room schoolhouse,...
James R. "Jim" Logan
Oct 19, 2021
James R. (Jim) Logan, 79, of Clyde Park, Montana, passed away at home on October 19, 2021. Jim was born in Livingston, MT, on July 24, 1942. He was the son of Edgar & Elsie Logan and has lived in Clyde Park all his life. He was later joined by a brother, Jerry. Jim and Jerry were country kids through...
Richard J. Dysart
Oct 18, 2021
Richard J. Dysart, 89, died October 18, 2021, of natural causes at Livingston HealthCare. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, May 6, 1932, to Mildred (Fehrenkamp) and William Repetto. He learned to love outdoor activities at the Chicago Junior School (a Christian Science School for children of single parents), in Elgin, Illinois. His mother met Raymond Dysart, a widower, visiting...
Benjamin Thomas "Benny" Nelson
Oct 18, 2021
Benjamin Thomas Nelson 18, beloved son, best big brother, and dear friend to all, passed away on October 18th in Bozeman, Montana.Ben was born on November 6th, 2002, in Bozeman and had the biggest personality from day one.To know Ben was to truly know love. He had the biggest heart, the brightest smile, the best monster hugs, and some pretty...
Cynthia Ann Janzen
Oct 18, 2021
Cynthia Janzen, 70, of Roundup, passed away Monday, October 18, 2021. A full obituary is forthcoming. Franzen-Davis Funeral Home and Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements.
Dennis DeWeese
Oct 17, 2021
Dennis DeWeese, 74, of Gardiner, Montana, passed away Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, at his residence in Gardiner, which he lovingly built for his longtime wife, Betty.Dennis was born July 21, 1947, in Sacramento, Calif., the son of Gayle and Paul DeWeese. He and his younger brother, Frederick, spent countless family outings water skiing on Pyramid Lake after the family moved...
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