Brundage Funeral Home

06/05/2026

Jean Maxine Livermont

Jean Maxine Kemnitz was born in Bloomfield, Nebraska on Dec. 7, 1920, the first child of Ray and Frieda Kemnitz. When she was 5, the family moved to South Dakota, where her parents homesteaded on Pass Creek near Norris, starting out in a sod house. There was no school nearby at the time, so Jean lived with her grandparents, Herman and Emma Jordan, in Bloomfield, NE, for her first year of school, then attended Pass Creek School and England School near Vetal thereafter. She attended high school in Martin briefly before dropping out to help at her parents' bar and cafe in Vetal. She got her first job at around sixteen years old taking care of a wheelchair-bound lady in Merriman, NE, and also worked one summer for her future mother-in-law on the Livermont ranch north of Vetal.

After the family moved to Hill City, SD, Jean worked at her folks' gas station, at the Mt. Rushmore café during the completion stages of the monument, and at a café in Rockerville.

Jean married Louis Livermont on Dec. 17, 1941. She and Louis made their home on the Livermont family ranch north of Vetal, where they raised their four sons and one daughter. In the mid-60's, they sold most of their interest in the Vetal ranch and went into the ranching business with their oldest son Butch and his wife Judy near Interior but continued to live near Vetal.

After Louis died in 1977, Jean continued to live in her home near Vetal until moving to Martin in 1991. She enjoyed travels with various family members to Alaska, the west coast, the east coast and to Hawaii. She was a faithful and active member of St. Katherine's Episcopal Church in Martin, having served on the vestry for several years, helped publish the "St. Katherine's Key" newsletter, and was responsible for cleaning the church for several years until she broke her leg at age 88. She was also active in the Senior Center in Martin and was voted 1995 Senior of the Year by Bennett County senior citizens. And of course Jean forever loved to play Bingo, which she continued to enjoy throughout her life.

In 2014 Jean moved to an assisted living facility in Rapid City, and in 2022, in order to be closer to her daughter Kathy, she moved to an assisted living facility in Dillon, MT.

Jean passed away peacefully in her room at Bee Hive Senior Home on June 1, 2026, at the age of 105 ½ years. She is survived by son Ray -Cheyenne, WY, son Gary (Barbara) -North Oaks, MN, daughter Kathy (Andy) Allard -Dillon, MT, daughter-in-law Judy -Interior, SD, daughter-in-law Mona -Lawrenceville, GA, sister Betty Dunbar -Kennewick, WA, 11 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, 7 great-great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Jean was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, her son Harry "Butch", her son Stanley, and her brother Doyle.

The funeral for Jean will be held at St. Katherine's Episcopal Church, Martin, SD, on Tuesday June 16, 10a.m., with burial to follow at Martin Community Cemetery. A reception and lunch will be held following the burial.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to St. Katherine's Episcopal Church in her honor.

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06/03/2026

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06/02/2026

Irma Lagenia Jones

Lanie (Irma) Jones passed away on May 21, 2026, in Dillon, Montana, surrounded by her loving husband and children, who cared for and comforted her through the years. Born on September 9, 1955, in Albany, Georgia, she was the daughter of Harold and Dorothy Oliver.

Lanie embodied kindness, compassion, and generosity. She treasured her roles as wife, mother, grandmother, friend, and devoted caregiver to the many animals she loved throughout her life. Her patient listening ear, warm hospitality, and home-cooked meals were the ways she expressed love and brought comfort to those around her.

At the age of sixteen, Lanie met the love of her life, Cecil, in Albany. Their journey together carried them across the country before they made their home in Dillon in 1984. Together they raised three children-Kelley, Clayton, and Katie-and celebrated fifty years of marriage last June. Their marriage was a true love story, built on friendship, devotion, and unwavering companionship. They were each other's favorite person in the world.

Being a mother was Lanie's greatest joy, and becoming a grandmother brought her immense happiness. She cherished every moment spent with her beloved grandson, Lawrence, whether teaching him to bake, conducting science experiments, or reading stories together. Her happiest moments were often spent outdoors-gardening, fishing, and caring for the many animals she adored. Through these passions, she cultivated a deep appreciation for the beauty of the natural world.

Lanie turned her degree in microbiology into a rewarding career as the Beaverhead County Health Inspector, serving the community for many years while also working with Madison County. She took great pride in helping new restaurant owners and entrepreneurs bring their dreams to life. Her curiosity, determination, and lifelong love of learning also led her to become an accomplished horsewoman and to earn a degree in Natural Horsemanship from the University of Montana Western.

Lanie's kindness and compassion touched countless lives, leaving the world brighter for everyone who knew her. As a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, she leaves behind a legacy of warmth, generosity, and unconditional love. Though she will be profoundly missed, we are deeply grateful for the time we shared with her.

Lanie is survived by her husband, Cecil Jones; her children, Kelley Owenby, Clayton and Desiree Jones, her grandson, Lawrence Jones, and Katie and Nathan McBee. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Dorothy Oliver, and her siblings, Gene and Anita Oliver.

In lieu of a formal memorial service, Lanie requested that everyone spend a day with their families, cherishing the precious moments they share together.

"Donations may be made in Lanie's honor to UM-Western to support a scholarship for a student enrolled in the Natural Horsemanship Program. www.umwfoundation.org"

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05/26/2026

Dr. John Bishop McCollum

Dr. John B. McCollum November 13, 1936 - 2026

Dr. John B. McCollum, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away recently at the age of 89. Born on November 13, 1936, in Dillon, Montana - a town he loved with his whole heart - John lived a life full of purpose, laughter, and deep devotion to family and community.

John was a standout young man from the very beginning. At Beaverhead County High School, he served as Student Body President, excelled as the team's quarterback, earned the rank of Eagle Scout, and left a lasting legacy on the track and field program, holding records in the 100-meter and 200-meter dash for years to come.

His athletic talents carried him to Western Montana College, where he continued to compete in track and field. With a clear vision for his future, John transferred to Montana State University to pursue his dream of becoming a dentist, later completing his Dental degree at the University of Washington.

Upon graduating, he proudly served his country in the United States Air Force, stationed in Fairbanks, Alaska, where he served as dentist to the elite U-2 pilots - a distinction he carried with quiet pride.

On June 17, 1967, John married the love of his life, Nancy C. Salstrom, beginning a partnership and love story that anchored everything that followed.

John built his life and career back in his beloved Dillon, where he became a trusted and cherished dentist to countless patients over the decades. He was a devoted member of the Presbyterian Church, a loyal supporter of State Bank, and a proud champion of all things Beaverhead County.

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A Montana Man Through and Through

If John McCollum loved anything as deeply as his family, it was Montana -and he made sure everyone knew it. To John, Montana was not simply a place on a map; it was the very fabric of who he was. He was shaped by its wide[1]open skies, its cold clear rivers, its rugged mountains, and the honest, hardworking people who called it home.

He was never more at peace than when he had a fly rod in his hand, drifting the legendary Beaverhead River in a drift boat, taking in every bend and riffle of that beautiful water with the contentment of a man exactly where he belonged. The Beaverhead was his river - he knew its currents, its hatches, and its secrets like an old friend. That love of fly fishing ran so deep that he founded a fly-fishing conference for dentists, a uniquely John way of bringing together two of his greatest passions and sharing Montana's magic with colleagues from across the country. He wanted everyone to experience what he had known since boyhood: that there is simply no place on earth quite like Montana.

He also loved to hunt Montana's hills and valleys, never taking a single season for granted and always respecting the land that gave so much to him.

His pond was a sacred place, where some of his happiest hours were spent teaching his five grandsons to fish - passing on a love of the water and the land that had defined his own life since childhood.

He loved showing Dillon off to anyone who would visit, acting as the town's most enthusiastic ambassador with a pride that never dimmed. To John, Dillon was not just his hometown - it was the finest place in the finest state in the Union, and he would make sure you agreed before the day was done. He cherished BCHS, Western Montana College, and the generations of friends and neighbors who made Dillon the community it is.

Beyond Montana, John also had a deep love for Sun Valley, Idaho. In 1971 he purchased a condo there, beginning a lifelong connection to that special place. Sun Valley brought him great joy - it was where he met wonderful new friends and had the pleasure of reconnecting with cherished companions from his days at the University of Washington. Sun Valley, much like Dillon, had a way of bringing out the very best in John McCollum.

Montana shaped John McCollum, and John McCollum shaped a small but meaningful corner of Montana. The Beaverhead will keep running, the mountains will keep standing, and those who knew him will feel his spirit every time the wind moves through the big sky he loved so well.

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Nothing brought John more joy than his family. He was immensely proud of his two daughters, Missy and Mindy, and equally proud of the men they married - son-in-laws Christopher Grathwohl and Steve Slovick. After a lifetime surrounded by wonderful women, John was utterly blessed with five grandsons: Cutter, Frederick, and Pierce (Missy and Chris's boys), and Stratton and Sterling (Mindy and Steve's boys). Teaching those boys to fish on his pond was among his greatest pleasures in life.

John was a man of warmth, wit, and an endless supply of stories and jokes. He loved shopping with his wife and daughters, and he filled every room he entered with laughter and love. Those who knew him will remember a man who lived fully, loved generously, and never missed a chance to make someone smile.

He is now up in heaven, almost certainly telling jokes to Jesus.

John is survived by his wife Nancy; daughters Missy (Christopher Grathwohl) and Mindy (Steve Slovick); and grandsons Cutter, Frederick, Pierce, Stratton, and Sterling.

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July 11th, 2026 - A Day of Celebrating Dr. John B. McCollum

470 Laknar Lane, Dillon, Montana

10:00 AM - Memorial Service

The service will be held at the McCollum place on Laknar Lane, presided over by the Reverend Bob Henley.

All past patients are warmly invited to join us for a cup of coffee and to reflect on an amazing leader of our community.

Graveside burial is for family only.

5:30 PM - The Lion's Den

Friends and family of John, join us to share your favorite John stories or jokes.

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Dress Attire

In remembrance of John McCollum, please dress in BBQ or smart casual attire.

No black, please - come dressed to celebrate a life well lived!

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"He loved many and loved Montana."

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05/25/2026

Jhonda Carol Anderson

Jhonda Anderson, 69, passed away May 2, 2026 at Pioneer Care & Rehab. She was born on December 24, 1956 in Huntington, West Virginia to William & Mary (Stewart) Anderson. Jhonda is survived by her daughter RHIENNA Davis and 2 grandchildren who loved their memaw so much more than life ever could. I love you mom and we will see you again soon! Rhienna, Sarah and Danny.

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05/25/2026

On Memorial Day, we honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country—those who never made it home, but whose legacy lives on in the families, communities, and freedoms they helped protect.

In our profession, we are reminded that behind every name is a story… a life filled with moments, relationships, and meaning. Today, we hold space for those stories and for the families who carry them forward.

We remember the sacrifice.
We honor the legacy.
We will not forget. 🇺🇸

05/20/2026

Elizabeth D Mancoronal

Elizabeth (Betty) Mancoronal, 98, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2026, with her family and friends by her side. Betty was born on December 9, 1927, in Choteau, MT to Casey and Jenny Dane. She grew up on her parents' farm near Depuyer, MT and attended school in Valier, MT. She loved playing the accordion and the mouth harp. As a teenager, Betty, her brother John, and her father Casey played at dances. Betty met Morris O. Mancoronal Jr. in Choteau, MT and helped him operate a restaurant he owned. She married Morris in 1947, and they moved to her father's farm in Depuyer, MT. In 1948, Betty and Morris had their son William (Bill). In 1951 Betty and Morris purchased and moved to a farm East of Conrad, MT. There they raised sheep and later irrigated and raised various grain crops. After Morris passed in 2014 Betty and her two cats moved to Dillon, MT to live with her son Bill and daughter-in-law Roxi. Betty left many good friends behind in Conrad where she loved to play cards and travel around with her best friend Bonnie. However, it did not take long to make many new friends in Dillon. She became very close to Veeta Alley who took her on all sorts of excursions to see the wildlife she loved so much and not to mention the trips to see Veeta's brother Bill and eat his homemade cinnamon rolls. She attended the Senior Center where she was loved by many. Betty and her good friend Elaine Monday sat for hours and laughed about how they had fond and some not-so-fond memories of raising sheep and other livestock. Every Friday she had her hair appointment with Karen O'Conner whom she adored. There are too many people to mention that were special to Betty. She always enjoyed the special occasions and visits with her grandsons and their extended families. The birthday and holiday phone calls from her brother Cornelius (Corny) Dane were especially meaningful to her.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Mother, Jenny Dane; Father, Casey Dane; Brother, John Dane; Sister, Mary Dane; and her loving husband of 67 years, Morris O. Mancoronal Jr.

Betty is survived by her Son, William (Roxanne) Mancoronal; Grandson, Jason (Kim) Mancoronal; Grandson Justin (Adrianne) Mancoronal; Five Great Grandchildren, Rachel, Amber, Brandon, Payton, Bentley; Three Great, Great Grandchildren Spencer, Ryley, Syler; Brother Cornelius Dane; Nephew, Tom Dane; Nephew Shawn Dane; and many cousins. We can't forget Betty's cat Zack.

The family would also like to give special thanks to Danielle Beck FNP-C; ER Dr. Robert Redwood and the entire staff of Barrett Hospital that cared for Betty. You are all wonderful and took great care of her.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations be given to Beaverhead Senior Citizen Inc. in Dillon, or Pondera County Senior Citizens Center in Conrad.

Services in:

Dillon 5/21/2026 at Brundage Funeral Home , viewing 9:00-10:00 a.m. with service starting at 10:00. Luncheon to follow at the Beaverhead Senior Center.

Conrad 5/22/2026 graveside service at 1:00 in Hillside Cemetery with get together after at Community and Senior Center.

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05/20/2026

05/15/2026

Gloria Marie Hacker

Gloria Marie Hacker, 86, of Dillon, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2026 at Beehive Homes with her family by her side. She was born on March 30, 1940 in Snohomish, Washington to Desmond & Virginia (Brossard) Hinds.

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05/15/2026

John Sherman Dooling

John Dooling passed away May 12th in Dillon, Montana. John was born on February 13, 1940, and spent most of his life on the family ranch near Jackson. His parents, John Orville Dooling and Dorothea Matthews Dooling settled in the Big Hole in 1932, and built the Diamond Bar Inn, now the Jackson Hot Springs Lodge, in 1950.

John was a rancher and stewarded the family ranch for his entire life. He attended Montana State College where he studied agriculture and range sciences. He knew every plant in the Big Hole, down to the distinct varieties of sage brush. He cared for the land and was honored by the Nature Conservancy for his stewardship in a film entitled "Fish and Cow" which is available on YouTube. He also served on the Jackson School Board, and as a licensed pilot, on the Beaverhead County Airport Board for many years.

John is survived by his wife Gail, his son Tom of Lima, and his two stepsons, Jess and Dennis Kirkpatrick, and their families. He was adored by numerous nieces and nephews and his surviving sister, Ellen Reynard. He was proceeded in death by his parents and 4 of his 5 siblings, Janet Bertino, Mary Ann Troedsson, Catherine Dooling and Thomas Dooling.

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