Obituaries

Crawford

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Randall (“Randy”) Scott Crawford, 64, left this earth in August of 2021. Randy’s spirited soul and zest for living will be deeply missed by many; however, he did not leave this world without a strong sense of faith.

Reese

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Scott R. Reese, 56, of Billings passed away at his home Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2021, of natural causes.

Celebration of Life – Bruursema

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Please join our family for a celebration of life of a wonderful husband, father, brother and friend at our home. We will be hosting an open house from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 11, at 134 6th Avenue Northin Columbus, Mont.

Harold Kortum

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Harold Kortum, a thoughtful, unassuming, and courteous man crossed the final bar in Ellensburg on July 30, 2021.

Harold was born on Feb. 20, 1924, in the picture postcard town of Red Lodge, Mont., to Emil and Jannie (Tuttle) Kortum, a German immigrant father and a charitable mother.

In 1941, Harold graduated from Columbus High School in Montana and his teachers must have taught him well as he could recite poems, recall history facts and remember world capitols well up until the day he died.

Stephanie Perdue-Wetmore

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Stephanie Perdue-Wetmore went to be with her heavenly Father July 26, 2021, at home surrounded by family and friends after fighting a courageous battle against cancer for 16 years.

Steve May

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Steve passed away peacefully and is now out of his pain and in the arms of his precious Lord Jesus Christ.

“He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the Old order of things has passed away,” Rev. 21:4

Steve was born Oct. 13, 1939, in Rapid City, S.D. He was the son of the late Albert and Violet (Foster) May. Shortly after his birth the family moved to Eureka, Mont., and lived on the family ranch for 15 years.

Curtis Grant Preece

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On Aug. 6, 2021, this world lost an irreplaceable father, son, brother, and husband. Curtis Grant Preece, 42 of Columbus, Mont., passed away suddenly while out doing what he enjoyed.

Curtis was the type of person that when you met him you never forget him. He had a heart of gold and lived for adventure from floating with his friends and family to pushing the limits with his buddies on his bike or sled.

Iris Scheitlin

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Iris was born on Oct. 5, 1973, to Harry (Sandy) and Cheryl (Roy) in Anchorage, Alaska.

She grew up in Dry Creek, Alaska, and met William Cross. Together, they had Rashanda, Willy and Brandon. Life took them in different directions and Iris later met the love of her life, John Scheitlin.

They enjoyed traveling, playing board games, and spending time with their friends and family.

Iris was a hard worker. She had just graduated from Devrys University with an associate’s degree in Medical Coding and was on the Dean’s List every semester.

Helen Myles

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Helen Myles, 62, of Absarokee passed away Friday Aug. 6 at St. Vincent Healthcare. Cremation has taken place, and no services are planned at this time.

Helen Kaye Miller 

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Helen Kaye Miller was greeted by her angels in heaven who passed before her while her loving husband held her on this earth on July 30, 2021.

She was born on Jan. 20, 1943, in Gary, Ind., where she lived with her mother Katherine and two brothers, Wilbur and Bob. Katherine later married Wilbur Benson and they had four additional children together, Patty, Ginny, Dan and Roberta.