All Obituaries

Larry G. Simons, 79, passed away Wednesday, April 10th, 2024 in the home he built for his family in Park City.  Larry was born in Garland, Kansas on September 4, 1944; the middle child of seven to Clifford and Zelma Simons. He moved to Montana with his family in 1946 living in Rapelji and later in Park City. Larry married his wife of 50 years, Doloris (Dee) Hickey on December 11th, 1973. They had two children, Scott and Leslie. Larry worked many years as a truck driver, retiring from...

Lawrence Nicholas Hoffman Jr was born in Mineola, New York on August 27, 1957 to parents Lawrence N. Hoffman Sr. and Lois (Constantine) Hoffman and passed away on his ranch in Laurel, Montana on March 16, 2024 at age 66, after losing his fight with cancer.  Growing up on Long Island, he had varied interests from high school wrestler, Martials arts student and hot rod racer.  Working as an electrician by day and an EMT at night, he later moved to Florida for a short while...

John Howard Barsness passed away January 11 th , 2024, surrounded by family, following a long battle with prostate cancer. John was born in Billings, February 20, 1951. He was raised in Laurel, and was--for the most part--a lifelong resident. Following graduation from Laurel High School in 1969, he attended Montana State University in Bozeman, earning a degree in Business in 1973. While at MSU, John was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha and represented his fraternity in the elite Le Bouffons...

On January 10, 2024, our beloved mother, Kathleen Weiss Mohr, succumbed to an abdominal aneurysm at 84 years of age.  Kathy, as she was known to friends, or “Kack”, as her family endeared to her, was born August 19, 1939 in Helena, Montana to Edward Frederick and Regina Marie (Brisbin) Weiss.  Her early life was filled with trips to the family cabin in Nelson, learning to hunt and fish with her father and activities with her seven siblings.  Kathy was raised in the...

Donna Ilene (Brennan) Keele, of Laurel Montana, went to be with Jesus on December 17, 2023. The recurring message of her life was that God is a loving and gracious Father, faithful to comfort, strengthen, and guide us. We witnessed her devotion to Him throughout life’s ups and downs, and heard her speak of His many blessings both when times were sunny and when they seemed bleak. We know she rejoices to finally see Him face to face. Donna was born in Igloo, South Dakota on May 17,...

Apryl Byrne Anderson, 66 of Laurel was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on November 20th, 2023. She was born March 10th, 1957, to Robert “Lefty” and Yvonne (Blackwelder) Byrne. Apryl was born and raised on a farm south of Laurel where she learned the value of hard work and the importance of family. She attended Montana State University and majored in Art Therapy. In the summers Apryl worked as a waitress at the Laurel Golf Course where she met the love of her life Tom...

George L. Rupp grew up in Pennsylvania but loved his years out West in Colorado, Wyoming, and Montana.  He was the middle son, of three boys (Vern, George & John) to parents Adam and Stella Rupp. In 1959, George met his beloved wife, Mary on a blind date.  They were married two years later and spent 56 wonderful years together.  They had three children Darlene (Clark) Davis, Jeff (Rosalee) Rupp, and Gloria (Kyle) Geffre and 6 grandchildren: Ryan Davis,...

JoAnn Arlene (Shelton) Nelsen- Rosenau,  was born August 22, 1936 in Dodson-Phillips County , Montana  to Arley and Cecil (Main) Shelton.  She attended school in St. Ignatius, Montana.  She married  the love of her life, John Nelsen, on November 19, 1955.  They were married for over 50 years.  She was preceded in death by John Nelsen.  JoAnn had four children; Steve (Robin) Nelsen, Timothy (Linda) Nelsen, Jeniel (Dean) Hodges, and Joye (Daryl)...

Kenneth Lyn Britton, 73, of Absarokee, died peacefully Wednesday October 18, 2023 at his home with his loving wife at his side.  Ken was born July 19, 1950 in Billings, Montana to Eugene and Mary “Laurine” (Madsen) Britton.  He was raised and attended school in Park City, graduating in 1968 from Park City High School.  Ken worked for the Railroad in Laurel until an injury forced him to retire from service.  In 1999, he married Jan Loughridge in Las Vegas,...

Allen Gerald Cathey, 90,  passed away on October 15th following a brief illness while residing at The Beehive Assisted Living in Belgrade. He was born on December 3, 1932 in Belle Fourche, South Dakota to Gerald and Ursula (Beilage) Cathey. His father was a respected local Deputy Sheriff and Brand Inspector. Allen and his nine siblings grew up in both Belle Fourche and the family ranch near Alzada. Following the sudden death of their father and remarriage of their mother, the...