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Local Obituaries for Chester, Shelby, Cut Bank, Conrad, MT & Surrounding Areas

Connie Kimmet

Connie Kimmet

Dec 17, 2024

 Constance Sue was born April 23, 1950 in Great Falls to Robert and Elizabeth Wilson, being the fifth of six children. On December 17, 2024 Connie passed away at home surrounded by her family after a long battle with cancer.

 Connie attended school in Great Falls and in 1977, she moved to Shelby, where she worked as a waitress until she...

Selma Hardeland

Selma Hardeland

Dec 17, 2024

 Selma “Charlie” Hardeland, 95, passed on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at Benefis Healthcare of natural causes.

Visitation will be held Friday, December 27, at Asper/Pondera Funeral Home from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Services will be Saturday, December 28, at 2:00 pm at Pondera Valley Lutheran Church. 

 Charlie was born July 19, 1929 in Great Falls. She taught school in Ledger, MT for...

Janice Keith

Janice Keith

Dec 14, 2024

 Janice Dickey Keith died on December 14, 2024 at the age of 77 from a cancerous brain

tumor. She was born in Helena on December 14, 1947 to Virginia "Jo" Tilton and Lee

Dickey. She was raised in Columbia Falls and graduated from Flathead High School in

Kalispell in 1965. She went on to Northern Montana College in Havre to become a

teacher, her...

Dennis Lee Barker

Dennis Lee Barker

Dec 11, 2024

Dennis Lee Barker, 69, passed on Wednesday, December 11, 2024.

No services planned at this time.

A full obituary to follow.

Mary Ann Ford

Mary Ann Ford

Dec 9, 2024

Mary Ann Ford 1948-2024 Mary Ann Ford passed away on December 9th, 2024. She was born on January I 9th, 1948 in Devil's Lake, ND to Richard and Evelyn Ford. Mary Ann was their only child. Shortly after she was born, they moved to Great Falls. In her teenage years, Mary Ann worked at the family business, Ford's Drive In,...

Janice Marjorie Edmister

Janice Marjorie Edmister

Dec 7, 2024

  Janice Marjorie (Irvin) Edmister passed away peacefully on December 7, 2024, in Great Falls Montana. She was born June 29, 1942, to Joseph and Marjorie (Grieve) Irvin of Shelby, Montana. Her sister, Nancy, always wanted a little sister since there were already 2 brothers Dick and Dwayne. As the years passed, her childhood was filled with many family events which...

Barbara Ann Weathered

Barbara Ann Weathered

Dec 6, 2024

Barbara Ann Bare Weathered, 98, passed on Friday, December 6, 2024.

A full obituary to follow.

Bud Adamson

Bud Adamson

Dec 3, 2024

 

Paul “Bud” Adamson entered this world 94 years ago. He was born in Burns, OR to Roxford and Mary Adamson on January 15, 1930. He was the second of their five children.

 Bud wore many hats during his life on Earth. He was a Son, Brother, Husband, Uncle, and Father. Not to mention that he was also a grandfather, great-grandfather, and...

Torval Halvorson

Torval Halvorson

Nov 30, 2024

Torval Halvorson, 99, passed on November 30, 2024.

No services at this time.

Diane Carole Darlington

Diane Carole Darlington

Nov 29, 2024

Diane Carole Darlington was born on December 2, 1939, in Conrad. She was one of 2 children born to Carl and Frances Borys of Chester. Diane was raised at the farm south of Chester and started school at Hay Coulee school by the farm and later graduated from high school at Great Falls Central High School in 1957. On September...

Michele Marie Oswood

Michele Marie Oswood

Nov 25, 2024

Michele 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...

Dorothy Jane Rose

Dorothy Jane Rose

Nov 20, 2024

Doris Jane Rose, 94, passed Wednesday, November 20, 2024.

A wake will begin Saturday, November 30, at the Glacier Home Center in Browning.

Funeral mass will be Tuesday, December 3, at 2:00 pm at Little Flower Catholic Church.

Wayne C. Dusterhoff

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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...

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