OBITUARY LISTINGS

Tom Collins

May 21, 2021

On May 21, 2021 at 8:58 PM, surrounded by his family, Wilbert “Tom” Collins, Jr. age 84 of Cypress, Texas, drew his last labored breath and assumed his rightful place around the throne of Jesus.

Just like a story from an old-time picture show, Tom’s life was built from hard times and tempered by love. He was...

Albert "Junior" Jannusch

May 15, 2021

Albert Carl Jannusch Jr. (Junior to most), 99, passed away Saturday, May 15th, 2021 at Glacier Care Center in Cut Bank with family at his side.

Junior came into the world on November 26, 1921 in Choteau.  His parents were Albert “Burt” Carl Jannusch Sr. and Beulah Mae Jannusch (Johns) who both moved to Montana...

Thomas Hammerbacker

May 15, 2021

Tom Hammerbacker, 87, passed on May 15, 2021 after suffering from a lengthy illness.  He was born January 28, 1934 to Myrtle and John Hammerbacker in Miles City. Tom graduated from high school in 1951. He attended Junior College and was employed for the Montana State Highway Department. Tom was drafted into the US Army and served overseas in...

Rickey Reagan

May 12, 2021

"Happy am I from care I am free!  Why aren't they all content like me?"  (Rick Reagan's quote in his '58 Cut Bank High School Senior yearbook.)

Frederick Howard Fiebrantz was born to Nedra (Galbreath) and Frederick Fiebrantz on November 5, 1938, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  Nedra was a teacher and Frederick was an inventor.  Nedra...

Henry Endler

May 12, 2021

Henry Endler, 97, of Shelby, Mont., passed away on May 12, 2021, after a sudden illness, with his family by his side. A viewing will be held Wednesday, May 26, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Asper Funeral Home in Shelby. Services will be held on Thursday, May 27 at 10 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Shelby,...

Rita D. Christoferson

May 9, 2021

Rita Diane Christoferson, 76, passed on Sunday, May 9, 2021. She was born in Shelby on September 9, 1944. She was the 10th born out of 11 children to Felix and Isabel Atkinson. She was raised in Sunburst, married George Alvin Christoferson on June 10, 1961. They had their 1st born child, Brian, in 1962. Brian was...

Pam Crawford

May 8, 2021

Pamille Mary (Cottam) Crawford, 90, passed away on May 8, 2021, at Pondera Medical Center Extended Care Unit.

Her memorial service will be held Thursday, May 20, at 2:00 p.m. at Pondera Valley Lutheran Church in Conrad.  A private family burial will precede the service.

Pam was born April 16, 1931, in Havre,...

Thad David Crane

May 7, 2021

On May 7, 2021 well-loved Cut Bank resident Thad David Crane died in his home at 58 years of age.

Thad was born October 9, 1962 in Minot, North Dakota to Robert H. (Bob) and M. Ruste Crane. He attended schools in Great Falls and Whitefish and studied drafting at DeVry University Phoenix. He married...

Iva M. Sherrard

May 7, 2021

Iva M. Sherrard, 94, of Conrad, passed Friday, May 7, 2021, in Great Falls.

Iva was born August 2, 1926 in Galata to James and Jessie (Daylong) Mondy. She was raised on the farm in Galata. Iva attended school and graduated from Galata High School.  She married John Sherrard and together they farmed until 1984....

Shirley May Kline

May 7, 2021

Shirley May Kline (Mangold), 82, of Rudyard, one of Montana’s finest and most passionate bowlers, lost her battle with lung cancer on May 7th, 2021. Shirley was born June 30th, 1938, to Frank and Bernice (Sapp) Mangold. As a child, she was always told her birthday was June 29th, until later when she obtained her official birth certificate, which...

Robert "Bob" Marchion

May 7, 2021

Robert Nels Marchion Sr. was born in Anaconda, Mt July 13th, 1941 as the oldest of four children to Harold “Shorty” Marchion and Gladyce “Sunshine” (Johnson) Marchion. On May 7th, 2021.  Bob passed from his earthly home to re-join his wife and creator as his heavenly journey begins.

A memorial service will be 10:00 AM on Thursday,...

Noreen Kay Anderson

May 6, 2021

Noreen Hillebrand Anderson passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 6, 2021.

She was born June 11, 1952 to Floyd and Lorraine Hillebrand in Shelby. Noreen was married to her best friend, Tom for 37 years. Together, they have 2 daughters. Noreen had many talents. She enjoyed cross-stitch, crafting, gardening, and baking. She was a daycare...

Linda Lou (Campanian) Mydland

May 2, 2021

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Linda Lou Veronica Campanian Mydland. After a brave fight with leukemia Linda slipped away quietly surrounded by her loving family on May 2, 2021.

Linda was born in Great Falls on August 24, 1962 to Leo and Elinor Campanian. She was...

Verna Mae (Ezell) Baughman

Apr 29, 2021

Verna Mae Baughman, 89, passed on April 29, 2021. Verna was born on February 18, 1932 to Lawrence & Celia Ezell in Checotah, OK. She was the oldest of 7 children. In 1949 Verna met Bill Baughman in Oklahoma they fell in love and proceeded to marry. They moved to Cut Bank shortly afterward where they built a life...

Alma D. (Zorn) Soper

Apr 29, 2021

Alma D. Soper passed away on April 29,2021 at the Liberty Medical Center.  Alma was born on January 3,1935 to Raymond and Ellen Zorn in Joplin.  She was the second of seven children, Raymond, Gordon, Marilyn, Duane (Skip), Irwin (Ted) and Darlene.  She attended school in Chester and graduated Valedictorian of her class.  After school she worked at several...

Doris L. (Sammons) Ehli

Apr 26, 2021

Doris Lorene Sammons Barrows Ehli went to her heavenly home on Monday, April 26, 2021 at 91 years of age.  Doris was born on May 25, 1929 to Lincoln and Margaret (Murphy) Sammons on the family ranch near St. Kilda, Alberta on the North end of the Sweet Grass Hills.  She arrived prematurely at a whopping...