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

Jules P. Henke Jr.

Jules P. Henke Jr.

Jul 7, 2019

Jules Paul Henke Jr., 89 of Ethridge, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2019, surrounded by his family at Northern Rockies Medical Center in Cut Bank. He died due to complications from a massive stroke on June 21.

Memorial service will be held Saturday, July 13, 2019 at 11 a.m. in the Shelby High School Auditorium followed by...

Jerry D. Slezak

Jerry D. Slezak

Jul 2, 2019

Jerry’s story began November 23, 1942, the oldest child of Dan And Dorothy Slezak.  Jerry was born in Conrad.  His early life began in Valier where his father farmed.  Jerry was soon to be joined by his brothers David & Roger and sister Marla.  They worked the land and toiled diligently to provide for one another.

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Daniel W. Ferris

Daniel W. Ferris

Jul 1, 2019

Daniel Walter Ferris, 64, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Rudyard. Danny was 10 of 11 children. He was preceded in death by his Mother and Father, Gladys and Fred Ferris; his stepfather, Leon Lemieux; along with 4 siblings, Robert, Joe, Joline, & Helen.

Danny left behind his two sons, Ryan of Alaska and Beau of...

Randy C. Harshbarger

Randy C. Harshbarger

Jun 28, 2019

Randal Curtis Harshbarger, 60, passed away June 28, 2019 in Shelby.

Services will be Saturday, July 13, at 10:00 AM at Whitted Funeral Chapel in Shelby.

Randy was born April 26, 1959 in Brady to Robert and Marilyn Harshbarger.

He graduated from Shelby High School in 1977 and enlisted...

Sheena N. (Kultgen)  Hutton

Sheena N. (Kultgen) Hutton

Jun 25, 2019

A golden heart stopped beating, hard-working hands at rest, It broke our hearts to see you go, God only takes the best. They say that memories are golden, Well maybe that is true, But we never wanted memories, We only wanted you. Your life was love and labor, your love for your family true. You did...

Wayne A. Martin

Wayne A. Martin

Jun 25, 2019

Wayne Anthony Martin, 86, went to be with the Lord in on Tuesday, June 25, 2019. He passed away at his home from cancer surrounded by his family.

Rosary services will be Monday, July 1, at 10:30AM followed by a funeral mass at 11AM. Both services will be held at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church....

Sandie L. Schmidt

Sandie L. Schmidt

Jun 24, 2019

Sandra "Sandie" Lee Schmidt, of Shelby, passed away suddenly at her home June 24th, 2019.

A Memorial service will be held August 1st at 11 am at the Whitted Funeral Chapel and burial in Mountain View Cemetery.

A reception at the Coyote Club will follow the burial.

Sandie was born in...

Glenn Kipp

Glenn Kipp

Jun 22, 2019

Glenn Patrick Kipp, 50, of Browning, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2019.

A wake will begin at Glacier Home Center on Tuesday afternoon. Rosary services will be Wednesday, June 26, at 7pm at the center.

Funeral mass will be Thursday, June 27, at 2pm at Little Flower Catholic Church.

Burial to follow in...

Bill G. Kropp

Bill G. Kropp

Jun 22, 2019

William “Bill” Garland Kropp, 77, passed away June 22nd, 2019 surrounded by his family.

Memorial Service will be held June 30th, 2019 at 2:00 PM at Cut Bank First Presbyterian Church. Burial will follow the service in Crown Hill Cemetery. Potluck at church to follow graveside service.

Bill was born in Deer Lodge...

Carla K. Chrisman

Carla K. Chrisman

Jun 16, 2019

Carla Katia Chrisman, age 71, died Sunday morning, June 16th after a brave battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). Carla was born January 14, 1948 in Great Falls. She graduated from Great Falls High in 1966 where she was instrumental in paving the way for female athletics. She married Jerry Chrisman later that year and was married...

Doris "Snooks" Welsh

Doris "Snooks" Welsh

Jun 16, 2019

Doris (Snooks) Welsh, 93, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2019 at Glacier Care Center in Cut Bank.

Graveside Services will be held Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at Highland Cemetery in Havre. Luncheon will be served following at the Hi Way Bar in Hingham, Montana.

Doris was born in Joplin, Montana on September...

Wanda Jean Shanks

Wanda Jean Shanks

Jun 12, 2019

Wanda Jean (Humrich) Shanks, age 56, died on June 12th, 2019 from a long battle of Cancer at the Glacier Care Center in Cut Bank, Montana.

Wanda was born on November 14th, 1962 in San Mateo, California to Max and Anna (Jacobs) Humrich. She met the love of her life Curtis Shanks, and married him on July...

Mary Ann (Skeslien)  Welker

Mary Ann (Skeslien) Welker

Jun 11, 2019

Mary Ann (Skeslien) Welker, 73 passed away June 11, 2019 at Marias Medical Center after a long battle with COPD. She was born June 22, 1945 in Conrad to Carl and Clara Skeslien.

Mary graduated from Shelby High School class of 1963.  Mary was very proud of being part of the Spinning Marvels (roller skating...

Stuart "Stu" H. Smith

Stuart "Stu" H. Smith

Jun 9, 2019

Stuart Harold “Stu” Smith passed away Sunday, June 9, 2019.

Memorial services will be Friday, June 14, at 11:00 AM at New Beginnings Lutheran Church. A reception will follow service at the church.

Stu was born August 5, 1948 to Morris and Esther (Golberg) Smith.  In his younger years he participated in 4-H Clubs and...

Larry W. Boettcher

Larry W. Boettcher

Jun 7, 2019

Lawrence Walter Boettcher died peacefully as he napped on Friday, June 7, 2019. A Vigil Service will be Friday, June 14, at 7:00 p.m. at Asper Funeral Home, Conrad. The Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday at St. Michael’s Church in Conrad. A luncheon will follow at the Conrad Moose Club. Larry will be privately inurned...

Terrence G. O'Brien

Terrence G. O'Brien

Jun 2, 2019

Terrence G. O’Brien “Terry”, 85 passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2019 at the Glacier Care Center.  Per Terry’s wishes no services are planned.

Terry was born on June 29, 1933 in Cut Bank, Montana to Dennis K. O’Brien and Helen “Baird” O’Brien.  Terry attended grade school in Cut Bank and graduated from North Toole...

Curtis L. Shanks

Curtis L. Shanks

Jun 1, 2019

Curtis Leroy Shanks, 57, of Cut Bank, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2019 at the Glacier Care Center.

Curtis was born June 4, 1961 in Cut Bank to Roy and Gloria (Luchi) Shanks. The family moved to California and he was raised Fremont, CA. While in California he loved to ride his Harley but sold before moving...

Ralph J. Lindberg

Ralph J. Lindberg

Jun 1, 2019

On June 1, 2019 Ralph John Lindberg, “Flying Eagle”, with his loving wife of 48 years and children present, peacefully went to be with the Lord.  Ralph was born on March 3, 1947 in Billings.  His parents were Arnold and Marie Lindberg of Conrad; brothers, Paul Lindberg of Conrad and Hawk Lindberg of Great Falls.  Ralph graduated from Conrad...

Cleo D. (Aakre)  Everhard

Cleo D. (Aakre) Everhard

May 30, 2019

Cleo Darlene (Aakre) Everhard, 78, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2019 at Pondera Medical Center.

Memorial services will be Friday, June 7, at 1:00PM at Pondera Valley Lutheran Church.

Cleo was born August 6, 1940 to Henry and Lois Aakre in Conrad.  She married Robert Scott right out of high school.  They made their home...

Kay Hemminger

Kay Hemminger

May 28, 2019

Mavis Kay Hemminger, “Kay”, 78, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2019, in Havre.

Visitation will be Wednesday, June 5, from 5 to 7pm at Rockman Funeral Home.  Funeral services will be Thursday, June 6, at 10AM at the Chester Assembly of God Church.

Kay was born March 17, 1941 in Devil’s Lake, ND, one of...

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