Karen Lou (Mullen) Hanvold of Glasgow, Montana passed away at the age of 87, surrounded by her loved ones at her home on December 3, 2025.

Karen Lou Mullen was born on April 21, 1938, to Thomas R. Mullen and Amanda R. Hopstad in Glasgow, Montana- joining Patsy and Dick and later Yvonne, Michael, Susan and Mary Ann. She grew up with her siblings at the 6th Ave. S. house- later moving to the family forever home on 2nd Ave. S. She helped on the family farm on the South Bench and on the Tampico Rd. She could be found running the old McCormick Deering tractor in the field and haying with her siblings and her cousin Coleen Mullen. She was in Famers Union and 4-H and worked at Rural Electric Coop during her high school years. She graduated from Glasgow High School in 1956 and then worked for the Telephone Company.

Karen was married in 1958 and later divorced. From this union her children were born, Kim, Gary, Wendy and Rick.

Karen lived in Renton, WA working at the White Shutters and then Duffer’s Tavern where she retired from in 1999.

She moved back to Montana to be with her family to enjoy retirement and play a few games of cards. She was an active member of the First Lutheran Church. She looked forward to having her monthly luncheons with her fellow classmates and enjoyed playing with friends in her card club. She was also a member of Degree of Honor and Friends of the Pioneer Museum.

Karen is survived by her daughters, Kim Woulf and Wendy Gunn, her son-in-law Terry Gunn, her sisters Yvonne Cole and Susan Henderson, sister-in-law Pat Stein, her grandchildren Jimmy Brown, Geoffrey Woulf, Trisha, Krystal & Jacob Hanvold, Troy Gunn, Willy Hanvold and Donny Brabeck, 5 great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral services for Karen (Mullen) Hanvold will be Thursday December 11th at First Lutheran Church at 1:00 p.m. with social to follow. Burial will follow shortly after at 2:00 p.m. at Highland Cemetery.

Thomas ‘Tom’ Quinlan, age 77, and his wife Elizabeth ‘Denise’ Quinlan, age 79, of Glasgow, passed away on November 21, 2025.

Tom was born April 2, 1948, in Pleasantville, New Jersey, to Thomas and Celeste (Kinney) Quinlan. He attended Massachusetts Institute of Technology, graduating in 1967.

Denise was born June 20, 1946, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Byron and Evelyn (Clark) Campbell. She received her early education at Liceo Franco School in Mexico City, Mexico, where she graduated from high school. She attended Radcliffe University (Harvard) and graduated in 1968.

Tom and Denise were united in marriage in September of 1972. The couple made their homes in various locations throughout the years: Ohio, California, Hawaii, South Dakota and Glasgow, Montana. Denise (retired Colonel, Orthopedic Surgeon) and Thomas both attained their doctorates. Tom followed Denise, as her military career had numerous transfers. They were committed and devout members of the Catholic Church. They loved to travel and explore new and different venues.

Tom was a member of I.B.M. and St. Raphael’s Catholic Church and Denise was a member of both the U.S. Air Force and Army and St. Raphael’s Catholic Church.

Tom is survived by his brother-in-law, William C. Campbell and his family. Denise is survived by her brother, William C. Campbell, seven nieces and nephews, 25 great-nieces/nephews and four great-great-nieces/nephews.

Preceding Tom in death are his parents, Thomas and Celeste, father-in-law Byron Campbell and mother-in-law Evelyn Campbell. Preceding Denise in death are her parents, Byron and Evelyn Campbell.

Rosary will be Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at Bell Mortuary at 6:00 p.m. and the Funeral Mass will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 10, 202,5 at St. Raphael’s Catholic Church, burial will follow in Highland Cemetery.

Online condolences may be left at bellmortuarymt.com.

Billie Jean Holtan, 81, passed away on November 25, 2025 at Valley View Nursing Home in Glasgow, Montana.

Billie Jean was born January 15, 1944 to William and Eunice Crossen in Plentywood, Montana. She was the oldest of eight children.

Billie Jean married Roger ‘Skip’ Loucks in Plentywood. They had one daughter, Kelly. They later divorced. Billie Jean then married Harold Holtan in Glasgow. Harold’s children Greg and Michelle also joined the family. They all lived in Glasgow for many years. Later the couple moved to St. Marie after the children were grown.

Billie Jean was a homemaker and Harold’s helper with Holtan Electric. Once they retired, they became snowbirds and went to Yuma for the winters. She liked sweeping the sand outside instead of shoveling snow in Montana.

The last year and half, Billie Jean resided in Valley View Nursing Home. She liked living there except when it was too cold that she couldn’t smoke. She would call the staff ‘stinker poo’ when they joked with her. She was never seen without her Coke Zero and coffee.

Billie Jean is survived by daughters, Kelly (Norm) Sillerud of Fort Peck, Michelle (Creyton) Hughes of Ennis and son, Greg Holtan of Ennis; grandchildren: Josh (Jenni) Sillerud, Jason (Darci) Sillerud and Nate Sillerud all of Glasgow, Austin (Brooke) Hughes of Ennis and Lauren Holtan of Dillon; great-grandchildren: Sage, Karsyn, and CJ; siblings: Patsy, Steve, Jerry, Lorrie, Brad and Troy.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Harold, parents William and Eunice and sister, Sue.

A Celebration of Her Life is being planned for a later date. Online condolences may be left for the family at bellmortuarymt.com.

Julie Ann (Knight) Swanson, wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend to all she met, passed away at the age of 73, on November 19, 2025, in Missoula, Montana. Julie was born on April 6, 1952, in Glasgow, Montana, to Ivy Leonard Knight and Mildred Rosemary (Sonsteng) Knight. Born the 2nd of four girls (1-Laura, 2-Julie, 3-Shar & 4-Doris), she cherished her childhood memories. She loved worshiping with her family at First Lutheran Church in Glasgow where she was baptized and confirmed. Julie was passionate about learning and made friends easily. She loved music and played the clarinet, piano, and organ. She graduated as valedictorian of her class in 1970 from Glasgow High School as a Scottie. Julie received her B.S. Degree in Mathematics Secondary Teaching in 1974. Math was her forte; she loved to teach and tutor kids.
Julie met the love of her life, Charlie Swanson, at Faith Lutheran Church in Hamilton, Montana. Julie and Charlie Louis Swanson were wed on September 3, 1978. Charlie is the 3rd generation to work on his family farm, Swanson’s Mountain View Orchard, in Corvallis. Julie worked side by side in partnership with her husband to raise their children, Charla Marie (1980) and Lukas Knight (1983), on their apple orchard and cattle ranch. She enjoyed the family business. She made buying apples both educational and fun. Julie loved to share apple recipes and history of the farm. She also found time to substitute teach and tutor kids.
Julie was preceded in death by her parents. Julie is survived by her husband, Charlie; her daughter Charla (Michael) Fontaine; her son Lukas (Whitney) Swanson; grandchildren Samuel and Elizabeth Fontaine, and Brooklyn, Emmalyn, Lakelyn and Rilyn Swanson; sisters Laura Haefer, Sharleen Clark and Doris Leader; brother-in-law James Swanson; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Julie’s service is on Friday, November 28, 2025 at 10 am at Daly Leach Memorial Chapel. It is officiated by Pastor Paul from Faith Lutheran Church.

Ramona “Mona” Mae (Bedwell) Amundson, 73, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 14, 2025, at Francis Mahon Deaconess Hospital, surrounded by loved ones. Mona was born on October 1, 1952, in Glasgow, Montana to Jay and Ruby (Beauchman) Bedwell. She was the oldest of five children.

In 1972, Mona was introduced to James Amundson by his brother Terry. They took a liking to each other and were married on March 3, 1973. They resided in Glasgow raising their family, son Kory and daughter Chantelle.

In 1985, they moved to Denver, where Jim worked for the phone company. In 1990, Jim went to work for Nemont Telephone in Wolf Point. They eventually made their way back to their hometown of Glasgow.

Mona went on to work at many different jobs. Each of the jobs she worked had one common theme….helping others.

Mona was always involved in the communities they lived in. She served on several local and state boards. She Co-Chaired Relay for Life for many years. She was manager for Job Service in Wolf Point and Glasgow, retiring in 2010.

Mona was active in her church, serving on multiple teams, church council, and helping with Sunday school and confirmation classes.

Mona was diagnosed with terminal cancer in February 2019. She began treatments, but Mona’s attitude towards life never wavered. She embraced it! This amazing woman, with the beautiful smile and infectious laugh, did more in the last six years than most do in a lifetime. She loved unconditionally and always asked how everyone else was doing, right to the very end. She was our hero.

Mona is survived by son Kory Amundson, daughter Chantelle Amundson, grandchildren Bo (Sarah) Amundson, Chantaya Amundson, Brody and Piper Amundson; great-grandchildren Violet and Scarlett; sister Monica (Chuck) Garten, brother Jason (Misty) Morehouse, sisters-in-law: Kathy Bedwell, Marilyn Smith, and Nancy (Dan) Jimison; many close nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Mona was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years Jim; parents Jay and Ruby Bedwell; brothers, Jim Bedwell and Shane Kidder; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

A celebration of Mona’s life will be held Friday, November 21, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at the First Lutheran Church in Glasgow, Montana. A reception will follow. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Online condolences for the family may be left at bellmortuarymt.com.