William “Bill” J. Lauckner, age 82, of Nashua Montana passed at the family farm in near Nashua, Montana on February 12, 2026

Bill was born September 7, 1943, in Glasgow, Montana to William A. and Hilda (Beer) Lauckner. At the age of 12 he became his dad’s hired man. As a third generation farmer he spent long days on the tractor: there was no cabs, no air conditioner, no heater and heaven forbid there was no GPS. Farming was his life, many long days and nights were spent in the field, along with running a few cows. Bill took over the farm from his dad in 1967. Bill married the love of his life, Myrna Anderson, on June 18, 1966.

After he graduated from Nashua High School in 1961, he served in the National Guard for 8 years. He would laugh and say I went in as a cook and came out a tank driver. Over his lifetime he served on many boards including: Farmers Union Elevator, Farm Credit, Valley County 4-H Council and was a 4-H Leader for 30 years, where he loved working with the kids in shooting sports, wildlife, leathercraft and doing summer camp. If you showed up after school at his home you might hear a tap, tap, tap, as the kids were busy doing their leather projects in the basement. He was a member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church.

Bill was member of the Mountain Bluebird Trails and was an active district coordinator. He has a bluebird trail at the Pines and another on Highway 24, which consists of 83 boxes. His getaway time was going to check on the bluebirds. He loved his Bluebirds.

Bill was an avid outdoorsman, who loved running his trap line in the fall, but as the years went by, he took an easier route by skinning for a local trapper, with whom he became very good friends.

Bill’s pride and joy was his family, especially his grandkids and great grandkids. He loved watching them grow and attending their activities.

He is survived by his wife, Myrna of 59 years; son, Will (Peggy) Lauckner; daughter, Gwyn (Steve) Funk; brother Andy (Jamie) Lauckner; grandchildren: Tyson and Willy Lauckner, Mykayla (Tucker) Lien, Kelcey (Jake) Knaff , Teona Funk, Brady (Matt) Brooks and Megan (Dustin) Pankratz; great-grandkids: Colt, Newt and Flint Knaff, Brodi, Renly and Chet Saiz, Cooper, Wilie and Augustus Pankratz and Bridger and Houston Brooks; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death are his parents, Hilda and Bill; sisters, Helen and Bob Heikens and Josephine and John Dorsey and granddaughters, Tori Arnold and Julia Funk.

Family will receive friends from 3:00 to 5:00p.m., Sunday, March 1, 2026, at Bell Mortuary in Glasgow, Montana. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m., Monday, March 2, 2026 at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Nashua, Montana with Pastor Bonnie Novak officiating. Burial will follow at Nashua Cemetery. Online condolences may be left at bellmortuarymt.com.

Daniel “Danny” Begs His Own was born on July 9th, 1954, in Poplar, Montana. His parents were Josephine Reddoor and Henry Begs His Own. Danny made his journey home to be with the creator on February 4th, 2026, in Glasgow, Montana.

Danny attended high school in Wolf Point, Montana. He graduated from Wolf Point High School in 1974. While in high school, Danny loved reading and also loved running on the track team. After high school, he received a scholarship to run track at Dawson Community College. After college, he became a firefighter. Before making Glasgow his home, he also lived in Minneapolis and Billings. In his free time, Danny enjoyed going to watch rodeos and dumpster diving. Danny also enjoyed going on cruises in his car while listening to music and just having a good time. Above everything else, Danny loved his family and spending time with everyone. Danny was a very kind and caring soul who always found a way to make people laugh and feel better. Danny left behind his only daughter Angela and his grandchildren.

Danny is proceeded in death by his parents Josephine and Henry Begs His Own; sisters Hattie Parker, Sharon Begs His Own, Mary-anne Left Bridge, Dorthy Follet, and Myrna Broughtplenty; brother Jerald Begs His Own; and his best friend, Toby Carlson.

He is survived by his brothers Noelle “Tiny” Begs His Own of Glasgow, and Robert “Jumbo” Begs His Own of Topeka, Kansas; nephews Robert “Bobby” White, Pernell Begs His Own of Frazer, Robin Begs His Own of Billings, David Parker of Poplar, Dustin and Joseph Begs His Own of Oklahoma; nieces Anita Ritch of Louisianna, Harriet Follet of Wolf Point; and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. With such an extensive family, some members may have been unintentionally left out and for that we do apologize.

Visitation is Monday, February 9, 2026 from 5 - 7p.m. at Bell Mortuary.

Born on June 20, 1936, Shirley was the 5th child of George and Addie Mae Richmond of Ekalaka, MT. She lived on several farms and ranches in Carter County during her childhood. Growing up in conditions we would find difficult today, she blossomed and experienced a rich and memorable rural life.

After a divorce, her mother married Leonard Mumedy. He was a wonderful father to her. In high school, she lettered in basketball and found her passion for learning. In 1954, she and her parents headed to Missoula to enroll her in the University of Montana. These four years became one of the most formative times of her life.

While working on her major in English literature, she met a former sailor from Pennsylvania, Herbert Martin. After a romance involving many trips to Ekalaka to introduce Herb to the joys of farm life, they married on September 28, 1958. Shirley and Herb then embarked on their life together moving to Bremerton WA.

Shortly after having her first child Brad in 1962, they moved back to Montana for Herb’s job in Great Falls with the Social Security Administration. Her second child Mylene was born in 1964. After four years they moved to Glasgow. Shirley worked as an English teacher at the Glasgow High School for several years. She left teaching and focused all her energy on being a loving and supportive mom. Shirley had her third child, Kylene in 1967.

Shirley and Herb were active in the local bowling leagues and the vibrant life of Glasgow. Shirley kept busy supporting her children in school activites, sports, Scouting and summer family vacations to Ekalaka and Hummelstown, PA. After Brad and Mylene had moved on, she returned to her passion for literature by working at the Glasgow Library.

When Herb passed away in 2007, Shirley moved to Missoula where she and Herb had such wonderful experiences and memories. In Missoula, she enjoyed attending every Griz basketball and football game she could. She enrolled in numerous courses at the University to continue her passion for learning. Her greatest joys came when she got to meet her grandchildren who were so precious to her.

When her health began to decline in 2023, she moved to a retirement home in Lacey Washington near Mylene. Sadly, she passed away in her sleep on November 20, 2025. She lived a rich life full of memories beyond measure and left a beautiful legacy in her children and grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband Herb, father George Richmond, father-in-law Leornard Mumedy, mother Addie Mae Mumedy, brother Laurence Richmond, brother-in-law Melvin Mumedy, sisters Aggie Livingston - Louise Ney - Mary Gunlock, and granddaughter Amanda Martin.

She is survived by her son Brad (Sherryl) Martin of Helena MT, daughter Mylene (Joe) Moorad of Olympia WA, daughter Kylene (Jerry) Means of Searcy AR and grandchildren Samuel (Lona) Martin, Jonah Martin, Kyle Means, Michael Moorad, Kellan Moorad, Kayla Means and Addie Moorad.

A spring funeral is being planned.

Nina Theresa (Holtrop) Reddick was born May 6, 1929, in Custer, Washington to Harry and Hattie (Bovendam) Holtrop. One of nine children. In her younger years she picked strawberries, raspberries and beans to earn money for school clothing, etc.

Nina graduated from Lynden High School in 1947. She met the love of her life, Robert Reddick, in 1947 and they were married November 12, 1948. They moved to Opheim, Montana, Robert's hometown. They spent one year there, then moved to Portland, Oregon for six months. From there they moved to Kelso, Washington for five years, before returning to Montana. Nina worked in motels for ten years. Then helped her husband in The Upholstery Shop for nine years. After moving to Nashua, Montana, she worked as custodian at the Nashua School. She retired in 1989. Together they had six children.

Nina belonged to the American Legion Auxiliary for a few years in Fort Peck, was a member of Gumbo Gals Garden Club for ten years, a member of Nashua Senior Citizens and Grace Lutheran Church in Nashua. Nina was active with Bingo at Senior Citizens, quilting at the Lutheran Church, helping friends and neighbors when needed. She loved to read, daily walks, country music and gospel music. When working at The Upholstery Shop, she made quilts for each of her children. Nina moved to Prairie Ridge in November 2020.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and children. Robert Reddick (2009), sons; Stanley Reddick (2008) Harold Reddick (2008) Clifford Reddick (2014) David Reddick (2016). Daughters Charlotte Wright (2003) Edna Gutz (2016) and son-in-law Steve Gutz (2017). Her brothers, John, Joe, Bert and Elwyn. Her sisters Fern Klein, Grace Krotus and Glenice Honrud. Sisters-in-law; Leona Holtrop, Lola Holtrop, Lillie Holtrop Mitzel, Mary Reddick, Della Hallock, Mabel Reddick and Delores Forthum. Brothers-in-law; Leland Klein, Delbert Geleynse, John Kortus, Roy Reddick, Jerry Reddick, Ed Reddick, Rene Geleynse and Junior Honrud.

She is survived by one sister, Anne Geleynse of Bellingham, WA; sister-in-law Elieen Reddick, Miles City, MT; brother-in-law, Don Reddick Bozeman, MT and sister-in-law Lynda Reddick; daughters-in-law Bev Elgie (Bill) Wolf Point, MT, Nicki O'Herin of Orangevale, CA and Cathy Reddick, Mesquite, TX. She is survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews, with a special thank you to Dennis and Mary Honrud for all you have done. She has 12 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren.

Family will receive friends Friday, January 30, 2026, from 4:00-6:00p.m. at Bell Mortuary. Funeral services will be Saturday, January 31, 2026, at 10:00a.m. at Bell Mortuary with a reception to follow at the VFW. Burial will take place in the Nashua Cemetery following the reception. Condolences may be left online at bellmortuarymontana.com.

Nora Zeiger passed away peacefully in her home on January 23, 2026. She is now reunited with the love of her life Terry Bud forever hunting bears and enjoying each other’s company.

Nora Irene (Dalby) Zeiger was born in Glasgow, Montana on October 18, 1944, to Emil Dalby and Almeda “Alma” Elizabeth (Frederick) Dalby. She was the youngest of eight children.

Nora grew up and attended school in Glasgow through the 8th grade. Nora took care of her parents who lived in a house where her garage currently stands until she married Terry Bud Zeiger in 1964 at the age of 20.

Terry and Nora were blessed with three children Danny Mike, Cindy Lou, and Carol Ann. Terry and Nora spent their lives working and raising fur east of Glasgow until their retirement in 2012, where they relocated back to town to the neighborhood in which they both grew up.

Those who knew Nora knew her to be hard working, kind, and fun loving. She loved her grandchildren, her siblings and their families, collecting bears, Bingo, and camping. You could find Nora playing Bingo with her siblings at Nemont Manor and the Senior Citizens’ Center. Nora gained great pleasure “treating” those she loved with candy, food or trinkets. She was thoughtful and always thinking of others. She enjoyed spending time outdoors camping and bear hunting with Terry. At the center of her heart were her grandchildren who, in case you didn’t know, were all perfect and could do no wrong. Nora will be best known for her silly chuckle-laugh which shook her entire body and made those around her smile.

Nora is survived by her three children: Danny Mike (Shantel) Zeiger, Cindy Lou (Dan) Vegge all of Glasgow and Carol Ann (Robert) Stingley of Riverton, Wyoming; five grandchildren: Luke Zeiger, Rachael (Justin) Pattison, and DeAnna Brown (Richard Trathen) all of Glasgow, Trystan (Taryn) Whiteplume of Laramie, Wyoming, and Brady Stingley of Riverton, Wyoming; three great-granddaughters: AryNne Brown of Brownsboro, Texas, Abby Trathen, Riley Trathen and Mia Pattison all of Glasgow, and a long awaited great-grandson Baby Pattison arriving in the spring; her siblings Cora Canen and John Dalby of Glasgow as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Nora is preceded in death by her husband, Terry; her parents, Emil and Alma Dalby; brothers, Vernon, Alvin, Melvin, and Cecil and sister, Evelyn Mix.

Family will receive friends Thursday, January 29, 2026, at Bell Mortuary from 6-8:00p.m. Funeral services will be Friday, January 30, 2026, at 1:00p.m. at Bell Mortuary with burial to follow in Highland Cemetery. As per Nora’s request there will be a gathering of family and friends following the burial at 144 Sawney Drive (out by the bowling alley).

Jody Lynn Budde, a beautiful and loving wife and mom, passed away January 17, 2026. Jody was born on January 25, 1949, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Jack and June Blair.

She was raised in Michigan along with her younger sisters, Robin Blair, Jackie (Mike) Sayfie, and Becky (Don) Miller. Jody loved to spend time with her grandma and grandpa Schonwald at the cottage in Grand Haven, Lake Michigan.

Jody graduated from Ottawa Hills high school, graduating in 1969 and went on to attend Central Michigan University and earned her teaching degree. During this time, she met her husband, Thomas K. Budde. Jody helped put Tom through dental school at University of Michigan by teaching at Lincoln Developmental School for Kids with Special Needs. Once Tom graduated from dental school, they took the leap and moved west to Livingston, Montana to enjoy the mountains and outdoors.

Some of Jody’s best memories were made on the ranch she and Tom owned in Paradise Valley, Montana. She was proud of the acre vegetable garden she had on the ranch and continued to garden throughout her life, always having the most beautiful flower gardens. Jody enjoyed having furry pets and loved many dogs and cats throughout her life. Jody was a lifelong fitness buff and the fastest walker. Anyone that knew her knew it was hard to keep up with her! She was a great cook and loved trying new and healthy recipes that she collected. Jody had an eye for decorating with a mix of her vintage collections and American West artwork making her homes cozy and welcoming. Her Paradise Valley home was even featured in Country Living magazine. Tom and Jody lived in various Montana communities including Livingston, Bozeman, Wolf Point, Lewistown, Billings, and Glasgow.

Jody’s happiest moments were when she was with her family, dogs, and kitties. She adored her two children and their spouses and four grandchildren. She was a loving mom to Brooke (Budde) Buchanan (Todd) of Red Lodge, Montana and Ryan (Cara) Budde of Glasgow, Montana. Her grandchildren, Thomas and Meredith Buchanan and Ava and Jaxon Budde were the light of her life. Jody is also survived by her brother-in-law, Jim (Karen) Budde and sister-in-law Jane (Doug) Hall.
Jody will be deeply missed but our memories with her will live with us forever.

A celebration of life will be held with close family later this summer.

Darwin Gene Laverne Johnson, 82, of Hinsdale, Montana, passed away on January 13, 2026, in Lewistown, Montana.

Born on June 5, 1943, in Glasgow, Montana, to Ruth and Lester Johnson, Darwin grew up splitting his time between school in Hinsdale and working on the family farm and ranch north of town. Those early years instilled in him a strong work ethic, ties of brotherly love, and an appreciation for the simple joys of rural Montana life.
As a student, Darwin excelled in mathematics and lettered in basketball and football. After graduating as salutatorian of his class from Hinsdale High School in 1961, Darwin went on to complete two years of training in electronic engineering at Weltech College in Salt Lake City, Utah, before enlisting in the United States Navy in 1964.

In 1967, while stationed at Lakehurst, New Jersey, for the commissioning of the USS Camden, he met a fashionable and vivacious young woman named Sandy. She captured his heart, and just seven months later they were married - beginning a loving partnership that would last 49 cherished years.

Darwin’s naval service took the young couple to Bremerton, Washington, and Long Beach, California. In 1968, Darwin contemplated accepting an offer of employment with the International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) but ultimately chose to return to his Montana roots. There, he and Sandy built a life together, raising wheat, cattle, and their two children, Matthew and Paige. The Johnsons made their home on “Happy Flats” just east of Hinsdale; over the decades, they steadily expanded their acreage to include neighboring farm properties in the Genevieve area.

Always willing to give back to the community that shaped him, Darwin served as a board member for Hinsdale Schools, the Farmers Union, the North Valley Grazing District and the Farmers Elevator. He was also an active member - and former commander - of the Willie L. Nelson Post #45 of the American Legion.

He will be remembered for his distinctive smile, easygoing personality, and the quiet strength he brought to everyday tasks. Darwin modeled kindness, patience, faithfulness, and love, not only in soft-spoken words, but in the way he lived his life, especially toward his family and friends. He valued family, hard work, and quiet contentment.

Darwin is now reunited with his beloved Sandy in heaven, in the presence of their Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ruth and Lester Johnson, and his cherished wife, Sandy. He is survived by his children, Matthew (Sonja) Johnson and Paige (Jason) Miller; his brothers, Dennis (Annette) Johnson and Donald Johnson; his grandchildren, Chaz (Venus) Johnson, Brett Johnson, and Gabe Miller; great-granddaughter Rayne Miller; and many extended family members and friends who were blessed by his gentle spirit.

Darwin's legacy lives on in the land he loved and the family he cherished.

A visitation will be held at the American Legion in Hinsdale on the evening of Friday, January 23, 2026, from 3 - 6p.m. A celebration of life will follow on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 11:00a.m., with interment at the Hillview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Hinsdale American Legion