Vincent E. Otten passed away on December 4, 2024 at the age of 74 in Glasgow, Montana. He was born January 17, 1950 in Billings, Montana, the son of Theodore Edwin “Ted” Otten and Irene M. (Vincent) Otten. They moved to Fort Peck where he attended Fort Peck Grade School. He graduated from Glasgow High School in 1968. Vince was a member of the U.S. Army National Guard for six years.

Vince married Darlene Rose Anderson on November 12, 1983. They welcomed their son Anthony Vincent Otten on June 19, 1989. The couple resided in the Glasgow area for the rest of his life.

Vince was a carpenter by trade. He worked for Branden Pehlke for over 30 years. He later worked for the Corps of Engineers where he retired in January of 2015. He enjoyed hunting, trapping, refurbishing vehicles and farm equipment. He liked riding tractors. He enjoyed his privacy and working on his projects. He died in the shop where he loved to work, with is dog, Annie, at his side.

Vince is survived by his wife of 41 years, Darlene; son Anthony; granddaughters Gracie Otten and Kelsi Schultz; nephew, Scott McClellan and family; his brother-in-law Einar Anderson and wife Danielle and three daughters, Angie, Lisa, Nicole and their families. He was preceded in death by his parents Ted and Irene Otten and his siblings: Linda Rasmussen, Caryl McClellan and Denis Otten.

As per Vince’s wishes, he was cremated, and no services are planned at this time. Condolences may be left for the family at bellmortuarymontana.com.

Lana Marie (Jakanoski) Koch, age 53, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2024, in
Billings, Montana with her family and good friends by her side. Lana passed after a decade- long battle with Breast Cancer.

Lana was born October 10, 1971 to John and Nadine Jakanoski at Frances Mahon
Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow, Montana. She was the youngest of five children. From an early age, Lana split her time on the family farm by the Tiger Buttes and their home in town. On the farm, she developed a love for horses and the outdoors. She would spend summers riding in the grain truck, listening to AM music with her older brother, Scott. There were many hours roller
skating in the sweltering quonset with Leah. Living in town she developed a love of biking,
friends, and socializing.

Lana was quite academic, an excellent speller. She enjoyed playing Volleyball for the
Glasgow Scotties, and had a talent for music in school. Lana sang in the GMS and GHS Choirs
throughout her schooling. She was asked to sing for many weddings and community events.
You would hear her sing the National Anthem at all of the Reds baseball games as a favor to
her brother, Scott. She graduated from Glasgow High School in 1989 with high honors. She remained very close with a core group of friends from her high school years. She had an encyclopedic knowledge for every 80’s movie and every song lyric–from Country music to hard Rock. Lana passed this unique talent on to both her daughters. She loved Ft. Peck Lake in the summers. This stemmed from camping at Ft. Peck with her older sister Paula and brother-in-law Andy. Lana was a strong swimmer, could tread water for hours, and out water ski everyone in the family.

After high school, Lana went on to Graduate from Montana State University in Bozeman with
a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing. Her first employment, as a Registered Nurse, was back in her
hometown of Glasgow, Montana. This is where she met Dan Feldman, who was working in Glasgow on a road construction project. Together they moved to Boise, Idaho and married in 1999. Boise is where she developed a love for being an Operating Room/OR Nurse at St. Luke’s Hospital. They welcomed their first daughter, Brynn, in 2004 and then soon thereafter returned to Montana to settle in Billings. They welcomed their second daughter, Savannah, in 2008. Lana and Dan divorced in 2011 and remained friends. She traveled back to Boise as often as she could to visit her close Boise friends.

In Billings, she was employed at St. Vincents in the OR. She was extremely proud of being
one of the Nurses that helped develop the OR Robotics program there and worked as the
Robotics Coordinator in 2014. This job was her passion until her cancer treatments forced her
into an early retirement. In 2016 she married Jaime Koch and became a stepmother to Delilah
and Beckett until their divorce in 2024.

Lana was a proud mother of her girls. Traveling to watch Brynn and Savannah play Senior
Bronc Volleyball was her favorite pastime. Only her true love for her daughters could make her
cheer for a team other than her beloved Glasgow Scotties. Lana loved her Harry Potter books
and movies. She was a giant Star Wars nerd. She got a kick out of her Dodgers and MSU
Bobcats both winning this year. Go Cats! Lana had a magnetic personality, everyone loved her
due to her quick wit and smile. Her friends were her family also. She had a knack for building
a community of close friends that supported her and her girls. Lana lived her life to the fullest.
She did not complain and did not dwell on hardship. It can truly be said that she “lived” with
cancer.

Lana’s love for her daughters, family, and friends will carry us for a long time. She will be
missed by all that had the privilege of knowing her.

She is preceded in death by her father, John Jakanonski; sister, Cheryl Jakanoski Erickson;
Brothers, Mark Jakanoski and Scott Jakanoski; and ex-husband ‘Daniel Feldman.

Lana is survived by her wonderful daughters Brynn (Jake) Feldman and Savannah Feldman
of Billings, Montana, her loving mother, Nadine Jakanoski, sister Paula (Andy) Hicks, nieces: Leah (Nate) Miller, Bridget (Justin) Sholley, and Jana Sather; great -nephews Vaughn Miller, Tucker Sholley, and Bo Sholley; great-nieces Tatumn Sholley and Tessa Miller. The Feldman Family. The Jamie Koch Family. The Jean Braden Family, and many, many dear friends.

A Memorial Service will be held Friday, December 13, 2024 At 11:00 a.m. at Bell Mortuary.
Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery. A Reception for family and friends will be at Sam and
Jeff’s in Glasgow, as requested by Lana. Condolences may be left online at bellmortuarymontana.com.

Donations can be made in her name to: The Susan G. Komen Foundation for Breast Cancer
Research.

Larry Anderson, 60, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2024, at St. Lukes Medical Center in Denver. Larry was born March 11, 1964, to Dan and Jene Anderson of Opheim, Montana. Growing up, Larry worked hard on the family farm and played basketball, football and ran track in high school. Larry graduated from Opheim High School in 1982 and went on to study auto body at Northern in Havre. Larry married Cheryl Lazier in 1983 and they welcomed their daughter, Amber, on February 7, 1984. Larry and Amber moved to Auburn, Washington but eventually missed Montana and moved back and relocated to Gardiner. There he worked for the Jardine gold mine as a mechanic/truck driver. When the gold mine closed, he and Amber moved to Absarokee, Montana, where Larry began working as a mechanic for the Stillwater platinum mine. Larry met his soul mate, Kris Valdez, in 2000 and they were married in Absarokee in 2006. Larry and Kris were rarely apart and enjoyed working on their home and yard, hanging out with their many friends, and rafting the river.

In 1999, Larry was awarded the Montana Medal of Valor by Governor Racicot when he and another man rushed to help a truck driver who had been severely injured in a tanker truck explosion and they put out the fires, preventing more explosions. This epitomized who Larry was, someone who was always helping his fellow man. Larry would help anyone - anywhere, anytime. He had a heart of gold and always had a smile on his face. He was so proud of his daughter Amber and all her accomplishments and proud of his two grandchildren, Kael, age 11, and Reagan, age 9, who were just starting to make their mark on life.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents Jene and Dan; his sister Pam Anderson and Pam’s son Dusty.

Larry is survived by his wife, Kris, of Absarokee; his daughter, Amber (Tyson) of Havre and her two children, Kael and Reagan; his sisters Sherry (Keith) Hatfield and Holly (Claude) Long, both of Gardiner; his brothers Randy (Paula) of Billings and Russ (Twyla) of Opheim; and 7 nieces and nephews.

Shirley Steil Buechler was born October 9, 1935 in Litchfield, Minnesota to Sylvester and Christina (Jansen) Steil, a German dairy farming family. She passed away on December 2, 2024.

Shirley’s childhood was challenging with the death of her mother when she was just seven years old. Her dad remarried and created a second family with nine new siblings. The twins, Robert and Ronnie were especially close as Shirley helped raise them.

Shirley graduated early from high school in Minnesota and then joined her aunt and uncle in Circle, Montana. Later she enrolled in elementary education at Eastern Montana College in Billings. Upon graduation, Shirley accepted a job teaching second grade at Southside School in Glasgow. Shortly after arriving in town, Shirley met her future husband, Edwin Buechler, while attending an event at Sunnyside Country Club.

Ed and Shirley married in 1958 celebrating 66 years together this past June. Four children resulted from this union. Shirley spent many of those early years raising her family. However, she never lost the desire to teach. For many years Shirley operated her own kindergarten, launching an entire generation of young Glasgow students on their educational journey. Shirley always appreciated when her former students came up to her and identified themselves.

Shirley was deeply involved in all her children’s lives. She was their biggest cheerleader and advocate. Each child had a strong sense that they were their mom’s favorite, and of course they were. She made sure each was prepared to succeed in life. She celebrated each of their achievements and was always on hand to demonstrate her support. She was one of the moms on Heather Lane who considered those neighbor kids her own.

She was a huge fan of Fort Peck Lake, although not a single child ever saw her get in the water. The years the family enjoyed B’s Boat Dock were epic. That floating cabin attracted crowds throughout each summer. She was always prepared to welcome the hordes of friends who showed up to enjoy that special lake experience.

Shirley’s faith was a huge part of her life. She was an active member of St. Raphael’s Catholic Parish throughout her time in Glasgow. Her kindergarten was situated on that campus. She participated in Altar Society, served on the Parish Council, taught Sunday school, sang in the choir, took eucharist to the homebound, and worked the annual rummage sale.

Later in life, Shirley was blessed with ten grandchildren who became her focus. She and Ed traveled throughout Montana and across the US to participate meaningfully in all their grandchildren’s lives. Each of those grandkids would also claim to be Grandma’s favorite…and they were.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, her sisters Ermaline Lahr and Helen Mastey, and brother David Steil.

She is survived by her husband, Edwin; her children, Kathy (Andy) Marchus of Miami, FL; Kelly (Roxie) of Portland, OR; Ed (Barb) of Malta, MT; and Annette (Tim) Peterson of Helena, MT. Her grandchildren are Jacob, Davis and Anna Marchus; Mitchell, Mason and Jack Buechler; Blake Buechler and Lauren Matherly; and Ethan and Claire Peterson. Survivors include a large extended Minnesota family that remained an integral part of her life throughout these many years. If you’d like to honor Shirley’s memory, the family recommends a gift to St. Raphael’s Parish, or the Alzheimer’s Association.

The Rosary will be prayed 7:00 p.m., Friday, December 6, 2024 at St. Raphael’s Catholic Church. A funeral mass will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 7, 2024 at St. Raphael’s Catholic Church, burial will follow in Highland Cemetery. Online condolences may be left for the family at bellmortuarymontana.com.

Dora Radakovich slipped peacefully into her Lord’s hands on November 22, 2024 with her family by her side, after a very short illness. Dora was born on May 30, 1926, to Jacob and Amanda (Gulbranson) Pattison, the fifth of their seven children. The seven Pattison children were raised in a small two-bedroom, one bathroom home, learning much about sharing, thrift, independence and hard work.

In her high school years, Dora was fun-loving and very popular, nurturing friendships which would last a lifetime. She may have seemed a little timid, but she was adventurous, brave and a bit of a prankster.

After graduating from Glasgow High in 1944, she and her friend Wanda set off to Washington D.C. looking for jobs while America was in the throes of World War II. Dora was hired by the FBI as a secretary, working in a small office where she often would see J. Edgar Hoover. She would tell of August 14, 1945, when she and her office mates joined the wild VJ Day celebration in the streets of Washington D.C. She got lost in that crowd, separated from her friends, and there was no way to get a taxi home. A young woman about her age, recognizing her plight, invited Dora to stay with her until the crowd cleared, pointing to her apartment across the street. Dora remembered that young woman’s kindness fondly and always regretted leaving without contact information for that Good Samaritan.

With the war over, Dora returned to Montana and enrolled at Montana State University in Missoula. A handsome Grizzly football star, who had graduated from Glasgow a few years ahead of Dora and who was a friend of her older brother Leo, surprised her by inviting her to the Foresters Ball. She thought Daniel “Bunny” Radakovich was joking, so she told him of a very popular girl who really wanted to go with him. Bunny said “I can’t ask her as I already have a date.” In typical Dora fashion, she asked “Who?” Bunny said “You!”

After two years of classes, Dora married Bunny on July 20, 1947 and then worked in the University library until their daughter, Linda Jo, was born. Bunny graduated in 1950 and took his first teaching job in Townsend. In 1951, Bunny and Dora brought their young family to Glasgow as he accepted a teaching and football coaching job at GHS. Two more children followed: Michael Lee in 1952 and Janice Kae in 1955. Dora was busy as a homemaker, following Bunny’s teams and her children’s activities, when younger daughter Jan told her she should get a job like other moms. She took that recommendation seriously and went looking for an opportunity. When she got to the County Welfare Department, Mary Ann Ketchum welcomed her as she was about to retire and knew that Dora would be perfect for the job. Dora became an eligibility technician and worked there for decades until retirement. She loved the work as it was a perfect setting for her to utilize her passion to help people.
Dora was a great mother. Dora and Bunny had a wonderful life together sharing their childrens’ adventures, their various athletic interests, golfing together and just enjoying life. Bunny died of cancer in 1985, and she has missed him dearly every day since. They are together again.
Her family and friends were always her highest priority. For many years she and her sister, Jean, would walk every day from the far north side to visit their mother, Amanda, on the south side. Dora treasured that time with her sister and mother and was broken hearted when time took them away.
Dora loved golf and cherished her golfing friends and she was an accomplished Bridge player, enjoying both well into her 80s. Luckily, the sports and other activities of her grandchildren, great grandchildren and others kept her interested and active to the very end, seldom missing a game or a performance, always showing up with her signature enthusiasm and support.. In her final years at Prairie Ridge, Dora enjoyed the companionship of many close friends, earning the same admiration she had in her youth.

Dora was unwavering, in all that she did and all that she was. She was honest, humble, kindhearted, and generous to a fault, showing a keen interest in everyone she met. She was always willing to help anyone, in any way she could. She embodied the integrity, principles and character of that Greatest Generation.

Dora appreciated all of the kindnesses of her niece Shirley Baumgartner who came many times a week to visit, do her laundry and tend to the many things which made it easy for her to live independently.

Dora’s endearing, subtle wit brought so much joy and laughter to those around her. Her lighthearted disposition was truly one of a kind. Dora said herself that she was lucky her whole life, citing the many ways she’d had good fortune, most of which had to do with her family. 98 years of luck, as she saw it. But in truth, it was all of us who were lucky to have known her. Dora's unwavering love, kindness, and unassuming guidance will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.

She was preceded in death by her husband Bunny, her parents, brothers Bill, Lyman and Leo, sisters Jean Baker and Marie Fargo.

Dora is survived by her sister Patsy Shepard; children, Linda McGowan, Mike (Cori) Radakovich and Janice (Pat) Petrone; grandchildren Dan (Sabrina) McGowan, Missy (James) Adams, Josh McGowan, Jeremy Radakovich, Ben (Tami) Radakovich, Collin (Jordan) Radakovich, Robbie (Chelsy) Radakovich, Evan Petrone, Nelson Petrone and thirteen great-grandchildren.

Family and friends will gather at Bell Mortuary December 5 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. in remembrance of Dora. Dora’s funeral will be at 1:00 p.m., Friday December 6, 2024 at Glasgow’s First Lutheran Church with a grave side service to follow at Highland Cemetery and then a luncheon at the Lutheran Church at 2:30.

In lieu of flowers, Dora would recommend a memorial to the Valley County Food Bank.

Evelyn “Lyn” Lambert, 83, of Fort Peck, Montana went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 21, 2024 in Billings, Montana.

Evelyn Shirley Billman was born in Allentown, PA on January 8, 1941, to Claude and Eleanor (Young) Billman. She married James Lambert on November 9, 1961. They lived in Florida and Pennsylvania before moving to Montana in 1975. In 1979, they purchased a cabin on Fort Peck Reservoir which would become their home for the rest of their lives, having been married for 61 years before Jim’s death in 2022.

Evelyn was a great cook, an excellent hunter and enjoyed fishing, mainly for perch. She also enjoyed her yard and garden, her animals, and spending time with her family, and playing games. She looked forward to friends from Pennsylvania who would travel out to hunt each fall, when she would house them and cook amazing meals.

Evelyn is survived by her children, sons: Rusty (Cheri) Lambert, Great Falls, and Rod (Deb) Lambert, Fort Peck, and daughter Kimberlie (Brian Moore) Lambert, Cody, Wyoming; a brother James (Tracie) Billman of Port Saint Lucie, Flordia; grandsons: Alan Lambert, Leo (Christina) Hughes, Dylan Lambert and Zane Lambert; and lifelong friends Carol Butts, Carol Lee, and Lori Kurtz.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Jim; brothers: John, Tom, Donald, and Claude “Snuffy” Billman; sisters Betty Harris and Nancy Klotz, and lifelong family friend Charlie Hopstad.

Family receives friends 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at Bell Mortuary. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at Bell Mortuary with Pastor Seth Runner officiating. Burial will follow at Galpin Cemetery.

Robert “Robbie” Lee Carpenter, 65 years old, passed away peacefully at his home, Warren Group Home on November 17, 2024. He was born on September 7, 1958 to Myron Carpenter and Violet Trulock.

Robert entered Eastmont School in 1967 at the age of 9. There he learned to read primers and write his name.

In 1976, Robert after reaching an age limit, moved to Glasgow, Montana where he attended the Milk River Activity Center.

It was a special time for Robert when he traveled to Glendive to see his family, he especially loved seeing his nephews. Some of the other things Robert enjoyed were listening to music and trying to keep the beat, bowling, walking events and participating in Special Olympics. Other enjoyments were riding horses, seeing little babies and watching farm animals, which he loved to feed. Robert also loved to dress up. He especially loved to wear blue jeans that he rolled up, always wearing a vest and a cowboy hat. His loved collecting pens that clicked and of different colors.

Robert is survived by his brothers Rodney (Verna), Richard (June), and his sister Karen (Darrell) White Eagle. Nephews: Pernell (Lori), Richard, and Jeffrey. Nieces: Sheridan Savio and Michelle Wood. Robert was a "Great Uncle" to: Alexandria, Abby, Ella, Noah, Carson, D'Artagnan, Tyler and Travis.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, and aunts Verna and June.

A celebration of his life will be held Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. at Bell Mortuary with Pastor Bonnie Novak officiating. Burial will take place at a later date at the family plot in Glendive, Montana.

Robert Molvig of Tampico, Montana passed peacefully November 12, 2024. Besides his parents, Agnes and Chris Molvig, he was preceded in death by his two older sisters, Dorothy Kolstad and Carol Kreer. His surviving siblings are Alyce Tracy, Charles, Donna Whittle, Kenneth, and Rick. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Robert was THE definition of a family farmer. Other than his military time, he spent every day dedicated to the Molvig family farm. Through harsh weather, howling winds, too much snow, too little rain, crop-destroying hail, midnight calving, and sitting on ice-cold metal tractor seats, Robert got up
every day--every single one--and worked the land and cattle.

It takes a special family to create a farm on the wind-blown prairie of Valley County. Robert's parents---Agnes and Chris Molvig---along with their eight children, have kept it operating for nearly a century. It was those family farms and those salt-of-the earth types who built Montana.

Robert was born October 26, 1936. He was born with the traits of hard work and dedication, Montana-tough. No wonder, though, considering a February 1936 conception: four successive days of -50F, and two others of -49F. That weather toughens.

He attended Tampico School and its many functions and then graduated from Glasgow High School. He was involved in Farmer's Union activities and in 4-H. He was one of 18 statewide to participate in the 1955 Grain Marketing Tour.

His graduating class at GHS included Ronald Helland (Glasgow Courier), Orville Fossum (Fossum Ready Mix), and Wayne Dale (Dale Plumbing), all who left lasting businesses in Glasgow. There are many more familiar names from that exceptional class, a few still alive.

He served in the USAR (U.S. Army Reserve) until his honorable discharge in December 1965 with the rank of Sergeant E-5. His basic training at Fort Ord, California, was the only time he left Valley County for more than a few weeks for the rest of his life.

As the years passed and a host of young nephews and nieces arrived, Robert became their trainer, a tough taskmaster. They all found out that he really cared that they worked hard, did the work well, and did not get hurt doing it. They knew the gruffness was out of love, although they may have questioned that when he got them up in the middle of the night to help him move irrigation tubes. Every one of them carries fond memories. When they are together, they laugh and repeat his fun sayings he would sing to
them, including "It's nice to get up in the morning," when the last thing they wanted to do as a kid was to get up early!

Robert loved living in rural Tampico. He was a regular at the stockyard sales and didn't mind enjoying a beer or two at one of the Front Street bars following. He truly enjoyed the big family gatherings at the Flesjers, Kirklands, and Nelsons, or when they all came to the Molvigs, a tradition that remains strong many decades later, including the poker sessions. All of them enjoyed the visits from the Norwegian Cousins.

As he aged and slowed, Robert would sit and watch Rural Farm Network, keeping abreast of the ever-changing nature of farming. He liked to see what was going on with the land and cattle and truly enjoyed the Sunday drives with Mike Molvig. He also liked catching up on the neighbors.

The point came when Robert had finally worked enough, and he spent the last years of his life resting at Valley View. No man deserved it more.

Robert Edward Molvig had led a good life. Though he has left, our memories of him will not be forgotten.

Services are planned for late Spring 2025. Online condolences may be left for the family at bellmortuarymontana.com.