Lila (Chris) Lucretia Cornwell-Vaughn, age 88, passed away on 12/27/25 at the Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow, Montana from complications related to a fall.

Born May 2, 1937, Chris loved flowers and watching the birds at the many feeders in her own backyard. She also loved sewing and quilting throughout her life. Chris enjoyed bookkeeping at the original Glasgow Clinic for Dr. Gregory and Dr. Bell as well as for the David Irving Law Firm. We are not sure how many times, but Chris attempted to retire a number of times before she got it right at the age of 80.

Chris graduated in 1955 from Glasgow High School and went on to study nursing in Great Falls. She met her husband Melvin G Vaughn in Great Falls where he was stationed at Malmstrom Air Force Base and they were married Dec. 27th, 1956. They had a daughter Kimberly J Rowe (Doug) in Sept 1957 and a son Kendall R Vaughn (Tracie) in May 1959. Her grandchildren include Ryan Fisher, Katie Simolke (Mike), Chris Smith (Laura), Corey Smith (Roseann), Tanica Vaughn, Becky Arnoux (Gillean), Kendall Austin Vaughn, Samantha Rowe, and Kendra Vaughn. She also has 9 great grandchildren and 1 Great-Great Grandson. Many other Cornwell relatives and Friends in Glasgow and everywhere she went.

Chris is preceded in death by her husband Mel, her parents Thomas and Lila Cornwell, her brother Tommy Cornwell (Mary Lou) and Grandchildren Ryan Fisher and Kendall Austin Vaughn.

She will be cremated at Central Montana Crematorium in Lewistown, MT and Services are set for early to mid-summer in order to honor one of her final wishes. Further information will be released as that time gets closer.

Anyone wishing to make a donation in her name please send them to the Valley County Pioneer Museum.

Chris was loved by all and dedicated to helping others in any way she could.

Long-time Glasgow educator, John LaBonty, died on December 17, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. John was born to Shirley (Frazier) and Jack LaBonty in Kalispell, Montana, on December 31, 1946. He grew up in Havre and graduated from Havre High, where he was an outstanding track sprinter. He attended Northern Montana College until enlisting in the United States Air Force from 1971-1975.

In 1978, he graduated from NMC with a BS in Secondary Education, majoring in Industrial Arts and minoring in History and PE. He taught and coached in Glasgow for 35 years. After retirement, he moved to Eureka, Montana. John was a member of the Montana Coaches Hall of Fame: he won two state titles in volleyball and two more in girls' track and field.

John is survived by his wife, Sharon of Eureka; son Tom (Anca) LaBonty of Salem, Oregon; daughter Eva (Greg) Clensy of Ocean Park, Washington; granddaughters Ruby LaBonty and Molly Clensy; two bonus grandsons, Lee Nickelson and Aodhan Coon; and sister Linda (Dave) Snyder of St. Ignatius.

His family invites you to join us to celebrate John’s life and birthday on December 31st. His funeral will be at 11:00 a.m. at the St. Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church in Eureka, with a “Celebration of Life” to follow at the Timbers Event Center.

If you'd like to send something to Sharon, the address is:

P.O. Box 396
Eureka, MT 59917

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.