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Donald L. Derks

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Creel Funeral Home - Lewistown

601 W. Main St.

Lewistown, Montana

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Mar. 20, 2026

6:00 p.m.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

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Donald Derks Obituary

Donald L. Derks 91, of Hobson, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2026. Vigil service at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hobson, Fri., Mar. 20th, 7:00 p.m. Mass celebrated Sat., Mar. 21st, 10:00a.m., burial at Philbrook Cemetery. Obituary shared when complete. Arrangements are with Creel Funeral Home. Please share condolences at www.creelfuneralhome.com

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Published by Lewistown News-Argus from Mar. 18 to Mar. 19, 2026.

Memorial Events
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Mar

20

Service

6:00 p.m.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

2nd Ave. E., Hobson, MT 59452

Mar

21

Service

10:00 a.m.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

2nd Ave. E., Hobson, MT 59452

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Creel Funeral Home - Lewistown

601 W. Main St., Lewistown, MT 59457

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Pat Myers

March 18, 2026

My husband, Lyle, and I celebrate the wonderful times we had with Don over 60 years. Fishing at Hyalite Res. , going to rodeos, hunting pheasant, and everything Montana. We learned to love Montana partly because of him. Pat Myers

John Riley

March 17, 2026

I am saddened to hear of Don´s passing. We went to high school together. A few years ago we were visiting the Derks and we were going over a year book from our high school days. This was a video and I have watched it many times. So great to hear his voice and our laughter. We visited him and Marilyn several times and even helped with the bale fest a couple times. My sympathy for all the family. Prayers for you as you go forward without him. Hang on to the many memories. John Riley

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