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Jeanette Ostrum

1938 - 2025

Jeanette Ostrum obituary, 1938-2025, Roscoe, MT

BORN

1938

DIED

2025

FUNERAL HOME

Smith Funeral Chapel-Laurel & Columbus

315 E 3rd St

Laurel, Montana

UPCOMING SERVICE

Funeral Service

Oct. 18, 2025

11:00 a.m.

Immanuel Lutheran Church

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Jeanette Ostrum Obituary

Jeanette Arlene Ostrum, 86, of Roscoe, Montana, passed away on August 17, 2025, surrounded by family. Born November 22, 1938, to Martha and Jake Michaels, she married Donald Ostrum on June 10, 1956, and was predeceased by him. A devoted Christian, Jeanette was known for her strong work ethic, culinary talents, and love for her family and community. She is survived by her children, Monty Ostrum and Robin, Marcia Pearson, and Dawn Fawcett; six grandchildren; and eleven great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held October 18, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Absarokee, Montana. If you would like to contribute in honor of Jeanette, contributions can be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church or The Special K Ranch.

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Published by Billings Gazette on Oct. 7, 2025.

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Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Immanuel Lutheran Church

Absarokee, MT

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Smith Funeral Chapel-Laurel & Columbus

315 E 3rd St, Laurel, MT 59044

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