Michele Marie Oswood
Nov 25, 2024
Michelle Marie Oswood, 80, died peacefully with family by her side on Monday, November 25,2024. She was born in Chester on March24, 1944.
Michele married B.J. Oswood on November 4, 1962. They were married 62 years. She attended Chester High School where she graduated in 1962. She participated in cheerleading and the school band.
Michele was a member of the United Methodist...
Wayne C. Dusterhoff
Nov 19, 2024
Wayne Carlyle Dusterhoff, 79, of East Glacier Park, MT, passed away at home in East Glacier on November 19th, 2024.
Born on December 28, 1944, to Dusty (Frances) and Franny (Frances) Dusterhoff, Wayne was born and raised in Cut Bank, where he cultivated the values and spirit that defined his life.
Wayne attended Cut Bank High School and was on track to...
Jack Monroe
Nov 19, 2024
Jack Grinnell Monroe, 68, passed on Tuesday, November 19, 2024.
A wake at the Starr School will begin on Saturday, November 23. Funeral services will be Monday, November 25, at 1:00 pm at the Starr School.
Robert Henke
Nov 15, 2024
Robert J. Henke, 93, passed on November 15, 2024 in Chester.
He was born in Plentywood, MT on July 25, 1931 to Gracie and Jules Henke.
Robert grew up at the family farm at Dagmar, MT. He enlisted in the Air Force in 1951 during the Korean War. Robert took his basic training in San Antonio, TX. He was stationed in numerous...
Shelah Nickol
Nov 10, 2024
Shelah Nickol, born on April 21, 1973, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2024. Her life was marked by adventure, compassion, and an unwavering love for family and friends.
In her early life, Shelah’s love for basketball made her a spirited member of her high school team. Later, she enjoyed riding horses alongside her aunt Pam and camping in the great...
Tom Harwood
Nov 7, 2024
Richard Thomas “Tom” Harwood, Age 77, of Shelby, Montana, passed away on November 7, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.
Tom was born August 1, 1947 in Conrad, MT, the son of Richard “Dick” and Genevieve “Gen” Tenney Harwood. After adding siblings, the family moved to Devon and Tom graduated from Shelby in 1965.
Tom joined the Army in 1966 and received...
Jeff Sutherland
Nov 7, 2024
Jeff made his entrance into the world to the beating of drums on May 16, 1953, as the
Whoop-Up Parade passed by St. Mary’s Hospital. He grew up in Conrad, attending local
schools and graduating from Conrad High School in 1972. After high school, Jeff attended
Montana State University but returned home to work and save money to complete his college
education. It was...
Meryl Dennis Flatley Jr.
Nov 6, 2024
Meryl Dennis Flatley, Jr., 67, passed on Wednesday, November 6, 2024.
A full obituary to follow.
Jasper Manthey
Nov 5, 2024
Jasper Ray ‘Boog’ Manthey was born on May 20th of 2008 into an already rambunctious group of boys, and did he ever fuel the fire that they already had burning. His three brothers, Morgan, Wyatt, and Virgil, were already keeping their parents Dale and Marcia on their toes with their constant shenanigans, and Jasper could not wait to be big...
Bernice WhiteQuills
Nov 5, 2024
Bernice White Quills, 85, passed on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.
A wake will begin Saturday, November 9, at Heart Butte Brown Building. Rosary services will be Monday, November 11, at 7pm at the Brown Building. Funeral Mass will be Tuesday, November 12, at 11am at St. Anne Catholic Church in Heart Butte.
Barbara Malone
Oct 22, 2024
Barbara (Jackson) Malone peacefully passed away on October 22, 2024 at the age of 88 in Conrad Montana. Born on March 21, 1936 in Whitehall Montana. Barb spent her younger years along Norwegian Creek near Pony, Montana then moved with her family to Norris to begin working the family ranch. Barb graduated from Harrison High School and continued her education...
Helen Ann Show
Oct 22, 2024
Helen Ann Ritter Show passed away peacefully on October 22nd, 2024. In the last days of her life, she was surrounded by her family from all across the United States.
Helen was born on July 10, 1933 in Deadwood, South Dakota to George and Catherine Ritter. Her father’s job with the railroad brought her and her siblings to East Glacier, where...
Larry Glen Peebler
Oct 15, 2024
Larry Glen Peebler, 87, of Rudyard, Montana passed away on October 15, 2024, in the presence of family at the Chester Hospital.
Larry was born March 13, 1937 in Havre, Montana, the son of George Peebler and Anna Lambott Peebler. He was their only son, having grown up with four sisters. The family spent time between Kalispell and the family farm...
Karen Evon Arcand
Oct 14, 2024
Karen Evon Arcand “Blondie” passed October 14, 2024. She stayed at home with her loving family up until the last couple of nights of her life.
Karen was born in Whitefish to Lois Montana McGovern-Haugen and Kenneth Francis Haugen on July 21, 1941. She was raised in Whitefish briefly. Karen and her younger sister, Kay, were later enrolled in the St....
Jung Ja "Kim" Van Dam
Oct 13, 2024
Kim (Jung-Ja) Van Dam, 82, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2024, with her family by her side in Conrad, Montana. Born on May 10, 1942, in South Korea, Kim lived through remarkable times before moving halfway around the world to Montana.
Kim was born during World War II and grew up during the Korean War. After surviving both, Kim married...
James Wayne Sedivy
Oct 12, 2024
It was a sad day to say “Goodbye” to James Wayne Sedivy. Jim was born September 28th, 1937 to Mildred Sedivy (Alex) and Vince Sedivy in Havre, MT. He went to school in Hingham and graduated from Havre in 1955. He then attended the University of Montana until his dad became ill and he had to come back and help...
Robert Daniel McAlpine
Oct 6, 2024
Robert Daniel McAlpine, 86, passed away October 6, 2024, in Shelby. Robert known to most as “Bob” was born March 15, 1938, in Sweet Grass to John and Jeannie “Jean” (Harvie) McAlpine.
He grew up just west of Sunburst on the family farm with his parents and four sisters, Janet, Bessie, Margaret, and Mabel. He spent all his school years in...
Tomi Jo Orcutt
Oct 3, 2024
Tomi Jo Orcutt passed away in Great Falls, Montana on October 3, 2024.
Tomi Jo was born in Havre Montana December 22, 1942 to Thomas and Eleanor Danell. She was raised with her siblings, Dick and Marylou, as well as her cousins Carol Jo, Clyde, and Clifford. Their household was always full of love and laughter, open to anyone who needed...
Donna Dunn
Sep 29, 2024
Donna Mae Dunn, aged 92, passed away on September 29, 2024, in Great Falls, MT. Born on June 30, 1932, Donna devoted her life to her family and community, embodying a spirit of adventure and a love for the simple joys of life.
Donna graduated from Brady High School and furthered her education at the University of Montana. She was a...
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...