K&L Mortuaries - Whitehall

01/08/2026

What’s a favorite memory you have of someone you’ve lost? Share a story, a photo, or even just their name. We’d love to remember them with you today.

01/01/2026

As we welcome the new year, we reflect with gratitude on the families we’ve had the honor of serving and the trust our community places in us.

From all of us, we wish you a Happy New Year filled with warmth, remembrance, and hope. ✨

12/24/2025

This Christmas season, we pause with gratitude for our community and the trust you place in us. As families gather, we are reminded that love, memories, and connection endure far beyond the holidays.

For those who are grieving, we hold you close in our hearts and hope you are able to find moments of peace, comfort, and gentle remembrance during this season.

Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful Christmas filled with peace, warmth, and hope . 🎄✨

12/17/2025

12/10/2025

There’s no right way to grieve and no timeline to follow. Whether you're just beginning the journey or still healing years later your feelings are valid.

12/03/2025

From planning to support, our team is here to help lift some of the weight from your shoulders and guide you through each step with kindness. You don’t have to navigate this time alone — we’re here whenever you need us.

If you have questions or just need someone to talk to, please reach out. We’re honored to support you and your family.

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at K&L Mortuaries! Wishing everyone a peaceful and joyful Thanksgiving surrounded by those who matter most. 🍁🦃

11/18/2025

When you lose someone you love, it can feel overwhelming to face all the decisions that come next. You don’t have to do it alone. At K&L Mortuaries, our caring team is here to walk beside you offering guidance, compassion, and personalized care every step of the way.

Meet the people who make a difference:
https://www.kandlmortuaries.com/about-us/our-staff

Or stop in to visit us anytime. We’re here for you.

11/11/2025

This Veterans Day, we pause to remember and give thanks to all who have worn our nation’s uniform.Your strength, sacrifice, and service inspire us every day. We are deeply grateful.🇺🇸

11/05/2025

Reaching out with condolences can sometimes feel difficult — especially when you’re unsure what to say. But even a short, heartfelt message can mean so much to someone who’s grieving. 💛 A few kind words can bring comfort and remind them they’re not alone.

11/05/2025

Farley Hicks

In loving memory of Farley Hicks

Farley was born to Evelyn and Donald Hicks in Lewistown, Montana and lived there with his sisters Ginger, Dona and Karen for a short time before moving to Billings where his brother Kerry and sisters Janet (Jan) and Zelda were born. Farley's life was shaped by humble beginnings; being raised by a single parent in a family that struggled but always had each other.

In his youth, Farley loved muscle cars, music, and spending time with his rowdy friends. He trained as a diesel mechanic and joined the Army Reserve. He married his first wife, Diane Kruse, and they had two daughters, Dana Hicks Breyer (Eric) and Brandy Hicks Wood (Brandon).

Farley met, and later married, Linda Crane Clark and added two daughters, Michelle Clark Figurelli (Joseph) and Suzanne Clark Berkey (Jeff), to his family. Both families moved to Sheridan, Montana, where Farley and Linda ran the Ruby Hotel and Sump Saloon. His mining career with Barrick Goldstrike Mine in Round Mountain, and later Elko Nevada, included roles as diesel mechanic, fleet manager, and international equipment procurement manager. He continued working in asset recovery as owner of Ruby Mountain Marketing Services after retiring.

Farley and Linda each had six siblings, resulting in an extensive family of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. His family looked up to him, loved and respected him and enjoyed his sense of humor (most of the time). His grandchildren, Cody Clark, Joseph, Nicholas, and Isabella Figurelli; Ethan, Jakob, Sean and Rhys Breyer; Andrew and Aaron Wood, are his legacy. His face lit up with pride and joy when he talked about their accomplishments and antics.

Farley had a wide circle of friends who felt privileged to be part of his life. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, and both he and Linda poured hours of effort into the Mule Deer Foundation, the Blacktail Deer Foundation, and the Jefferson Watershed Foundation. He found joy in helping others experience hunting through the Hunters' Access Program on the Matador Ranch in Dillon Montana. Although Farley felt closest to God when he was in nature, he found a church home with the Whitehall Assembly of God. He enjoyed contributing to the church community and found a friend in Pastor Bill Lanes.

Farley was upbeat throughout his battle with cancer; his sense of humor and positivity was contagious and appreciated by all. He finished treatment and made plans to help with the church food drive and for Christmas with his daughters and his grandkids. He lived his life to the fullest to the very end. No doubt, he is already exchanging hunting stories and making halo trades (his was always a little bent). We will miss him dearly but are comforted knowing he is at peace.

We would like to give special thanks to Nancy and Cliff Edsall, Mark Clark, Troy Tueller and Amanda Osborne, Tara Stillwagon and Carolyn Henry for being with Farley when we could not be. Thanks also to his care team at the St. James Cancer Center in Butte MT, and to pastor Bill Lanes.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Mule Deer Foundation Donate or the Cardwell 4PawsAnimal Rescue 4 Paws Rescue.

A celebration of life is planned for 11:00am Saturday, November 22nd, 2025, at The Depot, 818 Arizona Street, Butte, Montana. Home ' TheButteDepot.com

He was well loved, and we will miss him dearly

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11/03/2025

Sandra Kieckbusch

Sandra "Sandy" Kieckbusch

June 22, 1940 - October 31, 2025

Sandra "Sandy" Kieckbusch, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully in Butte, Montana. Born on June 22, 1940, to Evan and Virginia (Dougherty) Martinsen Sandy was a lifelong Montanan whose warmth and generosity touched countless lives.

Sandy attended McKinley Grade School and graduated from Butte High School before earning her Bachelor's degree in Education from Western Montana College. She began her teaching career in Whitefish and later taught at Butte Business College. In 1963, she married the love of her life, Larry Kieckbusch, beginning a partnership filled with devotion and adventure.

Together, Sandy and Larry lived in Lewistown and Sheridan, Montana, where Larry taught and coached, and Sandy worked as a substitute teacher and coach. She later found her professional calling with the U.S. Forest Service, serving as Office Manager in the Sheridan District Office and later transferring to the Jefferson District Office in Whitehall, where she worked until her retirement in 1994.

After Larry's passing, Sandy returned to her hometown of Butte, where she continued to serve her community by volunteering at local elementary schools and staying active in her church. She found joy in walks and drives around Butte, often gazing at the Lady of the Rockies from her window at The Springs Senior Living.

Above all, Sandy cherished her family. She was a proud and enthusiastic supporter of her children and grandchildren, attending their events and celebrating their achievements with unwavering love.

Sandy was preceded in death by her husband, Larry; her parents, Evan and Virginia; and her sister, Susan (Len) Harrington. She is survived by her children, Mark Kieckbusch of Billings and Julie Kieckbusch of Butte; grandchildren, Alli and Connor Kieckbusch of Austin, Texas, and Max Feight of Bozeman; and her sister, Sally Bardsley of Butte.

Sandy will be remembered for her radiant smile, kind heart, and steadfast devotion to those she loved. Her legacy lives on in the lives she touched and the family she adored.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date when all family members can attend. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Spirit of Columbia Gardens Carousel, P.O. Box 4133, Butte, Montana 59702.

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