OBITUARY LISTINGS

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...

May 27, 2019

Dina Philipps, 91, passed peacefully Monday the 27th of May, 2019.   Her husband, Elmer, and family were at her side. Dina was born Bernadina Johanna Oosterwyk in August of 1927. She was the only child of Bernardus and Johanna Oosterwyke who immigrated from holland to farm in Montana. Dina was raised near Dupuyer and attended High school in Valier...

May 24, 2019

Alvina Elaine “Viney” Brown, 93, passed away on May 24, 2019 at the Glacier Care Center in Cut Bank. A graveside service will be held Saturday, June 1, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Crown Hill Cemetery in Cut Bank with Pastor Ron Hamm officiating. Arrangements by Asper Funeral Home. A lunch reception will follow at Cut Bank Prairie Peace...

May 21, 2019

Barbara Ann Wagner Fitzpatrick (Barb), 89, of Shelby, Montana passed away on May 21st, 2019.

The funeral service will be held Wednesday, May 29th, at 1 PM at St. Francis Catholic Church in Valier. Burial will follow the service at Lakeview Cemetery along with a reception at the church.  Funeral arrangements are being handled by Asper Funeral...

May 19, 2019

Arley Lincoln Jolliffe, 92, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2019 in Great Falls. He was a twin, and the last of 11 children born to James and Nora Jolliffe in St. John, North Dakota on February 13, 1927. He attended school in Rolla through eighth grade. Arley was inducted into the Army on July 18, 1945...

May 14, 2019

Norman Roy Fugle, 82, of Cut Bank, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 14, 2019, at his home with his family by his side.  Norman was born on January 29, 1937 in Cut Bank to Donald and Eva (DeZort) Fugle.  He grew up on the family farm North of Cut Bank which brought him to love the farm life.  Norman...

May 14, 2019

Wally Larson, 87, passed away peacefully on the morning of May 14th, 2019.

Wally was born July 23, 1931 in Bismarck, ND, to Clarion and Beth Larson.  Wally graduated from Bismarck High School and attended Bismarck Jr College briefly before attending Minot State University where he received a degree in Music Education.  His graduate studies were completed...

May 10, 2019

Ruth Marie Meech, 73, of Shelby, passed away surrounded by her family on May 10, 2019 at Benefis Hospital in Great Falls due to complications from an illness.

Ruth was born on May 28, 1945 in Cardston, AB, Canada, as the middle of seven children to Samuel and Margaret Stewart. Her family settled in the early 50’s...

May 9, 2019

Dorothy Jane Johnson, 87, of Conrad, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2019.

No services will be planned.

May 6, 2019

Robert Dennis Harrison was born May 11, 1948 in Havre, Montana.  He was the 5th of 6 children born to Norris and Opal (Wolery) Harrison.  Robert passed away May 6, 2019 at Sweet Nursing Home in Chinook just 5 days short of his 71st birthday.  Robert’s birthday was always a big deal to him and he usually...

May 3, 2019

Clella Rose Bykonen, 71, of Shelby, passed away on May 3, 2019 surrounded by loved ones. Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 10th at the Living Faith Baptist Church in Shelby.

She was born in Shelby on February 18, 1948 to Donald and Alva Marsh. She was raised with her siblings; Sharon, Alfred, Darryl and...

May 1, 2019

Mary Adeline Rogers, age 93, a life-long resident of Toole County, passed away on May 1, 2019 at Peace Hospice in Great Falls.

Adeline was born on August 2, 1925 to Albert H. and Alice (Culleton) Fortman. She had the honor of sharing that birthdate with her twin brother. Adeline was born at home in...

Apr 26, 2019

Anna J. Wurz, our beloved wife and mother, passed away April 26, 2019 at Horizon Colony with her family by her side after a courageous three- year battle with pancreatic cancer.

Anna was born at Hillside Colony on August 15, 1952 where she lived for 60 years.  In 2012 she moved to Horizon Colony near Cut Bank....

Apr 24, 2019

Sherman Ekness (88), a father, grandfather and great grandfather, died Wednesday April 24th, 2019. His wife Marion preceded him in death, January of 2007. A funeral service will be held May 18th at 1:00 PM at the Pondera Valley Lutheran Church, 325 6th Ave SW, Conrad MT to remember his life. Sherman was born to Julia and Idor Ekness...

Apr 22, 2019

Clayton Henry Riddle, 77, passed away April 22, 2019.

Clayton was born September 11, 1941 in Havre to Lester and Irene (Eder) Riddle. He was raised in Libby. Clayton enlisted into the US Army and was stationed at Sandy Hook, NJ. He married Shirley Ann Mayer. They had a daughter, Sherri Ann Riddle. They later divorced.

Apr 22, 2019

Richard Allen Moench was born January 1, 1969 to Patricia “Pat” Moench and Terrence “Terry” Moench.

Richard was very proud to be a son, brother, nephew, and uncle.  He was a hard and dedicated worker.  He enjoyed family gatherings, fishing, hiking, and making jewelry.  He had many talents which were camouflaged by his weakness.

Apr 22, 2019

Jeromy Wade Bryant, 43, from Shelby, passed away on April 22, 2019.

Remembrance gathering will be held on Monday the 29th, 2019 at Whitted Funeral Home in Shelby between the hours of 4:00 P.M. and 6:00 P.M.

Jeromy was born in Shelby on March 1st, 1976 to Sharon Brown and adopted by Sharon’s...

Apr 20, 2019

Mary Cecile Bird Aimsback peacefully went to be with the lord on April 20, 2019.  She was at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Vigil services will be Thursday, April 25, at 7pm at the Heart Butte Community Center. Funeral Mass will be held Friday, April 26, at 2pm at St. Anne Catholic Church....

Apr 17, 2019

Lila P. Orcutt, 89, formerly of Pioneer, Ohio and Coventry, Connecticut passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at Glacier Care Center Assisted Living in Cut Bank. She was born on August 26, 1929 in Manchester, Connecticut the second of three daughters born to Fredrick H. and Glenna L. (Woodruff) Miller. Lila grew up on the family poultry...

Apr 17, 2019

Donald Juan Racine, Sr., 89, of Browning, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2019.

A wake will begin Friday afternoon at the Browning Methodist Church. Rosary services will be Sunday, April 21, at 7:00 PM at the Methodist Church.

Funeral mass will be held Monday, April 22, at 2:00 PM at Little Flower Catholic Church. Burial...