All Obituaries

Gregory Alan Keller, 64, of Hardin, Montana, passed away on April 7, 2026. Greg was born on January 3, 1962, in Hardin, Montana, to Benny and Eileen (Kurtz) Keller. The youngest of four children, Greg quickly earned a reputation as the family prankster, a trait that stayed with him his entire life. His humor, loud laugh, and playful teasing were part of what made him unforgettable to everyone who knew him. Greg was a dedicated farmer who believed in hard work and taking care of what ...

Our cowboy, Patrick Lloyd Melvin La France was tired, and he rode away for the last time on Tuesday, April 7th, 2026.  Patrick “Pat” was born on April 24th, 1951, in Glecian, Alberta to Robert “Bobby” Isadore La France and Maggie Good Eagle La France. He received his name from old man Pat Grasshopper. He was the oldest of the boys and he was a proud brother to all his sisters. Dad was close to his grandparents, who left this world when he was very young. He ...

On April 7, 2026, a beautiful spring morning, Shirley Renee (Pitsch) Margheim peacefully passed from this life into eternity with her Lord and Savior Jesus, at the age of 89. She was surrounded by family. Shirley was born February 21, 1937, the daughter of Pete and Sarah (Hardt) Pitsch in Hardin. She attended school in Crow Agency and Hardin, graduating with the class of 1955.  On March 11, 1956, she married Robert Margheim of Mitchell, NE. The couple made a life together farming in the ...

Larry Dean Brien April 6, 1966 – April 6, 2026 Larry Dean Brien, age 60, passed away on April 6, 2026, of natural causes. Larry was born on April 6, 1966, to Robert and Wilma Brien. He was a member of the Whistling Water Clan and a child of the Whistling Water. Larry was baptized in the old Catholic Church in Crow Agency, Montana. While he carried the Catholic faith, he lived in the ways of his people. He honored the teachings passed down to him by his father, his uncles and aunts, ...

Fray Jefferson Nomee, 65, of Lodge Grass, MT went home to be with her Lord and Savior on April 3, 2026, while in the St. Vincent hospital surround by her loving family.    Fray was a member of the Ties the Bundle Clan and a child of the Ties the Bundle Clan. She was born on August 27, 1960, in Crow Agency, MT to Raymond & Ione Jefferson. She married her best friend, Victor Carlos Nomee Sr., on June 25, 1982, and the couple made their home in Lodge Grass. She grew up and ...

William Francis “Willie” Ralston was born on August 28, 1954, in Anaconda, Montana, the fifth of seven children born to Charles and Alice Ralston of the Ralston Ranch in Wise River. He lived his life the way he saw fit to be honest, loud and full of life until the Good Lord called him home. He left behind a legacy of laughter, hard work, and a deep devotion to family and friends.  Willie graduated from Anaconda High School in 1972 and began his career with the BA&P ...

Wade Jeffry Kamm’s family sadly announces the passing of their beloved brother on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at Big Horn Memorial Hospital’s Long-Term Care Facility, Hardin, MT, Wade’s home for the last four years.  Wade was a lot of fun to be around and loved to make people laugh.  He enjoyed interacting with the staff, telling stories and keeping them on their toes.  He will be missed by all who had the pleasure of his presence.  Wade’s family will ...

Ryland Turan Bird was given the Crow name “Suua’he’ele xape’ “ by the late Buster Leider, meaning “Lays Down Among The Thunder”. He passed away on March 23, 2026, in Fresno, CA, at the age of 52.  Ryland was born on November 16, 1973, in Crow Agency, MT, to Adrian Bird Sr. and his late mother Kathleen Dawes. He carried his name, his roots, and his spirit with him throughout his life, no matter where he was. Ryland was proud of who he was and ...

Deanna Barbara Doyle-Dreamer, age 87, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2026, surrounded by all of her family and loved ones. She was born on May 23, 1938, in Crow Agency, Montana. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend whose warmth and kindness touched the lives of all who knew her. Deanna lived in Crow Agency, Montana, and spent significant parts of her life in Bozeman, Montana, Grand Coulee, Washington, as well as Washington, D.C., where she built both her career and ...