OBITUARY LISTINGS

Feb 23, 2019

Kenny "Coach" Fletcher, 65, went home to be with Christ on Saturday, February 23, 2019. He left this earth with the dignity that was so ingrained in him...just one of the countless qualities and strength of character we all loved about him. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Lori Pocock-Fletcher, Conrad; daughter, Erynn (Tim) Moore of San Antonio, Texas;...

Feb 23, 2019

Sandra Lynn Schaefer (Sherrard), of Lolo, passed away at Hillside Manor in Missoula from complications of diabetes on Saturday, February 23, 2019.  She was surrounded by her husband, children, daughter-in-law and two of her grandchildren.

Sandi was born July 29,1949 in Conrad to John H Sherrard, Jr. and Iva (Mondy) Sherrard.  She grew up on the family...

Feb 23, 2019

Charles David Lomax, age 86, passed away on February 23, 2019, at 5:35 pm in his home in Apple Valley, California surrounded by his loved ones.

Chuck was born on September 26, 1932, in Portland, Oregon during the Great Depression. He developed a strong work ethic at a young age by selling household wares door to door...

Feb 20, 2019

Jerry R. Walston, 82, passed away on Wednesday, February 20, 2019.

Jerry was born February 7, 1937 in Conrad to Floyd R. and Thora Walston.  He attended school in Conrad and graduated from Conrad High School. Jerry attended BYU in Provo, UT for 2 years.  Jerry married Sharon Fay Jensen on December 29, 1957.  He worked on...

Feb 18, 2019

Kathleen "Kathy" Ellis Van Horn passed away peacefully on February 18, 2019, with her family by her side in Reno, Nevada.

Kathy is survived by her husband, Victor Van Horn of Reno, her children, Victor Jr Van Horn (Beth) of Reno, Justin Van Horn (Talli) of Great Falls, Montana, Christine Van Horn (partner Kevin Barnes) of Reno,...

Feb 15, 2019

Sandra “Sandy” Fay Bucher, 66, of Conrad, passed away on February 15, 2019, at Benefis Peace Hospice, after her courageous battle of pancreatic cancer, with her two loving sons by her side.

Sandy was born on March 6​, 1952 in Shelby, the youngest of nine children, to Jess and Ethel Maxwell. She was raised in...

Feb 12, 2019

Kenneth “Ken” Gagnon, 70, of Chester passed away on February 12, 2019 of natural causes.

The funeral service will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Chester at 1pm on Sunday, February 17.  Interment of ashes will take place at a later date.  Reception to follow service at the Church Hall.  Funeral arrangements are being handled...

Feb 10, 2019

Henry (Hank) E. Smith died Sunday February 10th, 2019 at his home in Kent WA, after a long fight with colon cancer. Hank was born August 12th, 1962.  He was raised in Shelby where he took several years of piano lessons and played drums in high school.   Hank received his GED in 1980 and then joined the Army on...

Feb 7, 2019

K. Wallace “Wally” Bradley died of natural causes on February 7, 2019 in Shelby, Montana

Wally was born in Great Falls on Sept 26, 1932 to Oswald and Thelma Bradley.

He attended country school north of Cut Bank in the Red River area.  His high school years were spent in Thompson Falls Boarding School and...

Feb 7, 2019

Norma Jean Wood, age 98, of North Toole County, passed away February 7, 2019 in Cut Bank.  She was born October 13, 1920 in Great Falls to Martin and Elsie (Kopplin) Weidemann.

The funeral service will be 11:30 am on Thursday, February 14, 2019 at the Lutheran Church of Sunburst with viewing beginning one hour prior.  A...

Feb 6, 2019

Charlotte Faye (Nealy) Hanson, 84, passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at Liberty County Care Center in Chester of natural causes.

Funeral services will be Saturday, February 16, at 10:00 AM at Bethel Lutheran Church in Joplin.

Charlotte was born May 23,1934 in Henry, Nebraska to Lavern and Mabel Nealy. She was born on her...

Feb 4, 2019

Harold J. Prihoda of Chester passed away Monday, February 4, 2019 at Liberty Medical Center. Harold  was born in Pine City, MN. to Joseph and Iva Prihoda on Feb 21, 1924. He lived with his parents, three brothers and two sisters. He completed 8th grade. Harold served in the WW II in Japan, after his service he moved to...

Feb 3, 2019

Kathleen Marie (Stevenson) Barcus   November 9, 1934 – February 3, 2019

Kathy passed away in her sleep late in the evening of February 3, 2019.  She spent the last 6 years of her life at the Glacier Care Center after suffering a stroke.  Kathy was many things in her 84 years, daughter, wife, mother, grandmother...

Feb 2, 2019

Anthony(Tony) Philipps passed away Saturday February 2nd 2019 in Missoula Montana after several years of declining health.  Tony was 55 years old and born in Conrad to Elmer and Dina Philipps.  Tony's childhood years were on the farm near Conrad and later in group homes and developmental centers such as Northern Gateway Group of Conrad, the Montana Development Center...

Jan 31, 2019

Esther Valeria Klette, age 75 of Conrad, MT passed away on January 31, 2019 after a battle with cancer surrounded by her family.

The funeral service will be held at 2:00pm on Monday, February 4th at the First Presbyterian Church in Conrad.  Funeral arrangements are being handled by Asper Funeral Homes.

Esther was born in...

Jan 31, 2019

Rodney Palmer Fraser peacefully passed on January 31, 2019, at the age of 93 surrounded by his loving family.

The Funeral Service will be held Saturday, February 9, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. at the Lutheran Church, located in Joplin, Montana.  Burial will follow the service at the Joplin Cemetery.  Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Asper...

Jan 28, 2019

Frances “Francy” E. Hardman, 77, of Dupuyer, passed away January 28th, 2019 from natural causes. A Celebration of Life will be held 11am on February 8th at the Dupuyer Community Hall.

Francy was born in Conrad on September 23 1941 to Frank and Elizabeth Johnson. She attended and graduated from Valier High School. She married...

Jan 25, 2019

LaVonne June Otness Hastings went peacefully to her heavenly home on Friday, January 25th with her family surrounding her at the PMC Care Center.  She was 88 years old.

A Memorial Service will be 2:00 PM on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at Pondera Valley Lutheran Church in Conrad, with burial to follow at Hillside Cemetery.

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Jan 24, 2019

Frances L. Smith, 92, a longtime resident of Cut Bank passed away January 24, 2019.

Frances was born August 7, 1926 in Sunburst.  She attended school in Conrad until the 3rd grade and then graduated from Cut Bank High School in 1944. She graduated from Kinman Business School in Spokane, returned to Cut Bank and...

Jan 14, 2019

Steven J. Chambers, 49, passed away Monday, January 14, 2019, in Great Falls. He was born August 26, 1969 in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada.  Steven worked for Bell Motors in Cut Bank. He enjoyed camping and fishing.

Survivors include real good friend, Lilian Miller; mother, Mary Chambers; sisters, Michelle (David) Brown, Sylvia Chambers, Chris and Callie Chambers; 3...