Obituary: Pete Williams
Mr. Williams’ Opus With great sadness, the family of Pete Williams announces his sudden passing on Oct. 7, 2020, after battling lung cancer. He was 80.
Obituary: Frederick “Fred” Cleveland
Frederick “Fred” Cleveland ,77, of Billings died on September 27. Fred was born April 6, 1943, to Jean and Fred Cleveland. He graduated in 1961 from Billings Senior High School and served in the U.S. Navy until 1964. He married Rae Rhodes in 1963 (they later divorced), and had a son, Michael, in 1969.
Obituary: Esther Ybarra Gonzalez
Esther Ybarra Gonzalez was born in Huntley, MT, on November 11, 1937, to Lupe M. Gonzalez and Marcella Ybarra Gonzalez. Educated at Huntley Project Schools in Worden, MT, Esther was fortunate to have parents who believed in a solid education and instilled a good work ethic which she relied on her entire life.
Libertarian Candidate not Included This Year
Dear Editor, In the 2012 election over 18,000 voters and in the 2016 election over 17,000 voters voted for the libertarian candidates running for governor in Montana. In both elections, the libertarian candidate participated in the gubernatorial debate.
THE FINANCIAL FOCUS: Lessons from Experienced Investors
by Michael Vondra Those who have lived a long time have done a lot, seen a lot – and can teach us a lot. And that’s certainly true when it comes to investing.
Carl Wolf Retired?
Dear Editor, Carl Wolf isn’t retired! He’s turning one of life’s pages: entering a new arena, as I see it. Think you are fortunate to see how this will play out in time to unfold. You, Tana, and Staff are stronger publishers, for having printed his columns in the YCN! Stay well, my friend. Bill […]
Obituary: Gary K. Franklin
Gary Keith Franklin passed on to the Father and reunited with his wife early Monday morning September 21, 2020. Gary has joined his wife of 43 years, Bess Laird Franklin, who passed November 2, 2019. Gary was born in Eureka, Montana, on July 21,,1947, was raised in Fortine, and following high school enlisted in the […]
Obituary: Margaret “Peg” Kuntz
The oldest member of the Custer community and the matriarch of our family, Margaret “Peg” Kuntz passed away September 23. She was residing at Tender Nest Assisted Living.
Obituary: Dale Osness
Dale Osness, age 82, of Pompey’s Pillar died Saturday, September 26, 2020. He was born June 1, 1938, at Hysham, MT, the son of Mert and Doris (Holmes) Osness.
Montana Relies on USPS, Funding is Critical
Dear Editor, I’ve had two kidney transplants, and I depend on immunosuppressants to prevent my body from rejecting the new kidney. My insurance requires that I receive my medication through the USPS.