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Russell Lewis Johnson
Apr 7, 2025
Russell Johnson, 95, a farmer, died Tuesday at Northern Pines nursing home with family by his side.
His memorial service is 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, followed by a reception at the church. Private burial will take place in Crown Hill Cemetery. Whitted Funeral Chapel of Cut Bank is in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include daughter Nancy (Jerry) Woerdehoff...
Lori Pocock Fletcher
Apr 6, 2025
Born in Winder, Georgia on September 1st 1957, the 2nd of 4 children, Lori became care giver and protector of her younger brothers, Monte and Todd, born 2 and 5 years later. Meanwhile, her older brother Kim, born 3 years earlier would prove to serve as a typical big brother for the next several decades.
In 1965 their parents, Mel and...
Barbara Marie Han
Mar 18, 2025
Barbara Marie (Jacobsen) Han passed away unexpectedly on March 18, 2025, at the age of 77.
Born on June 1, 1947, Barb grew up on the family farm in Davenport, Washington and went to college at Washington State University where she studied elementary education. During her undergraduate studies, she met and married Allen Han, who was in veterinary school.
Barb and Al...
JoAnn Stenerson
Apr 3, 2025
JoAnn Eileen Stenerson, age 84, of Conrad, Montana, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Thursday, April 3, 2025.
JoAnn was born on February 25, 1941, to Ervin and Ethell (Schwend) Ellis in Hardin, Montana. She attended grade school in St. Xavier, Montana, and graduated from Hardin High School with the Class of 1959. Following high school, she...
James Seymour
Mar 27, 2025
James “Jim” Seymour, a devoted husband, loving father, and hardworking member of the Cut Bank, MT community, passed away peacefully at the age of 84 on March 27, 2025. Born on June 21, 1940, Jim lived a full and meaningful life, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and resilience.
Jim married Lorraine Kline on April 30, 1960. Together for 48...
Jeanette Brown
Mar 29, 2025
Jeanette Tomsheck Brown, 98, of Whitlash and Shelby passed on March 29, 2025. Her funeral will be held at 1 pm on Sunday June 8 at the Whitlash Community Presbyterian Church with burial to follow at the Whitlash Cemetery.
Jeanette was born December 7, 1926 in Oregon to Anton and Etta Tomsheck. Jeanette and her three brothers (Robert, Arthur, and Raymond)...
Kenneth Slater Galbreath
Dec 6, 2024
Obituary for Kenneth Slater Galbreath, Jr. It is with deep sorrow and loving remembrance that we announce the passing of Kenneth Slater Galbreath, Jr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Kenneth passed away at the age of 90 years and 8 months on December 6, 2024, at home in his sleep, leaving behind a legacy of courage and...
Harold Olson
Mar 25, 2025
Harold Olson lived a life defined by love, dedication, and service. More than a husband, father, grandfather, and leader, he was the heartbeat of his family and community, leaving behind a legacy that will be cherished for generations.
Born on February 18, 1936, on a homestead north of Turner, Montana, he was the beloved son of Maurice and Fanny Olson. Growing...
Joyce Lee Wallinder
Mar 14, 2025
Joyce Lee Wallinder passed on March 14, 2025.
Joyce was born to Stew & Betty Wallinder on April 1st 1943. She graduated from North Toole High and went on to college for one year. Joyce went to work for the forest service as a lookout tower for two years. Joyce then came home and went to work for Moberly’s, then Fed...
Torval & Eileen Halvorson
Nov 30, 2024
Torval (Torv) Halvorson, 99, passed away peacefully on Nov. 30, 2024 at the Beehive in Cut Bank. His two sons, Mark and Jay, were with him.
Torv was born Oct. 13, 1925 to Anna and Thorwald (TW) Halvorson in Conrad, Mont. He was the youngest of eight siblings. Torv grew up on the family homestead at Ledger enjoying fun times with...
Bill Dobyns
Sep 28, 2024
William “Bill” Luther Dobyns, 76, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at the place he loved the most, his family farmhouse in Dunkirk.
Bill was born on May 31, 1948, in Shelby, the youngest of eight children born to Daniel Roy and Leona Grace (Fenn) Dobyns. He graduated from Shelby High School in 1966, where he discovered a passion for...
Helen Elliott
2024
Helen Hales Elliott passed away Friday, September 13th after a short illness, surrounded by family. Helen was born in 1928 to Lura and Orville Hales, and she lived nearly her entire life in Conrad, most of it in the house that was her mother’s. After her father tragically died when she was 9 years old, she grew up quickly, graduating...
Andy Vandolah
Dec 31, 2024
Leonard “Andy” Vandolah found peace from his pain and complications of dementia when he passed on December 31, 2024. Andy celebrated his 77 birthday two days before his death surrounded by family. Andy was born in 1947 in Townsend, MT. He was born to Melvin Franklin Vandolah (Missouri) and Charlotte Isabelle Billman (Livingston). He was a miracle baby as he...
John Dale Horgus
Jan 12, 2025
On January 12, 2025, our brother and friend John Dale Horgus passed away peacefully at his home in Kalispell, Montana. He was surrounded by loving family and close friends.
In 1972 John graduated from Sunburst High school and pursued his education at the Montana Vocational Technical Center in Helena, Montana where he obtained a degree in aircraft mechanics.
After living and working...
Daniel Felska
Dec 14, 2024
On December 14, 2024, at the age of 82, Daniel Jerome Felska unexpectedly passed away from natural causes at his home in Helena, MT. Dan was born to Daniel “Jerome” Felska and Evelyn “Torg” Torgerson Felska on December 16, 1941, in St. Paul, MN. A younger sister, Kathleen “Kay” Felska joined their family in 1943.
Dan’s family moved to Conrad, MT,...
Debra Dawn Heimbigner
Mar 28, 2025
Debra Dawn Jacobson Heimbigner, age 58, passed away on March 28th, 2025, after a courageous fight against breast cancer. Deb was born on November 17, 1966 in Malta, Montana to Clarence and Shirley Jacobson. She grew up on a ranch in south Wagner, Montana, along with her sisters, Roxane and Linda. All three sisters were active in helping their father...
Lanita Agnes Elpel Flesch Tomsheck
Mar 18, 2025
We thought we had a bit more time with our dear mother, at least until her 100th birthday in May, but Jesus called her home on March 18, 2025, at the age of 99 years, 10 months.
Agnes was a beautiful, generous, awesome, amazing lady. Many times, over the years, we have heard people say, “You have an amazing mother.” She...
Buster Harrison
Mar 18, 2025
Buster A. Harrison, 74, passed away on March 18, 2025, in Cut Bank, Montana. He was born on May 11, 1950, in Billings, Montana, to Ruel and Irene Harrison.
Buster grew up in Cut Bank, where he attended school before proudly serving his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Upon returning home, he met the love of...
K.C. Sikes
Mar 16, 2025
K.C. Sikes, 69, of Cut Bank, passed on Sunday, March 16, 2025.
No services are planned at this time.
David Jerome Wollan
Mar 12, 2025
David Jerome Wollan passed away peacefully on March 12, 2025 surrounded by his family and friends.
A graveside service is planned at a later date.
David was born on February 7, 1944 in Vancouver, Washington to Lynn & Mildred Wollan. He graduated from Watford City North Dakota High School and then attended Dickinson North Dakota State College where he majored in engineering.
David...
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