OBITUARY LISTINGS

Jan 14, 2019

George P. Den Boer, aka “Red Eye”, 82, of Dupuyer passed away at his home of natural causes on January 14, 2019.

A Celebration of Life will take place on Friday, January 25, at 11:00 AM at the Choteau Pavilion.

George was born November 24, 1936 in Chandler, Minnesota to Peter and Ruth Den Boer. ...

Jan 12, 2019

Dale Shephard of Valier passed away on January 12, 2019.

Dale was born in Conrad on April 26, 1947 to Gordon and Frances Shephard.  He attended school in Valier, joining the Army after graduation.  Upon his completion of service, he returned home to Valier, a place that was dear to his heart.  He married Debi Welton and...

Jan 10, 2019

Roger Andrew Wolfe, 78, of Chester Montana, passed away on January 10, 2019.

Memorial services will be Tuesday, January 15, at 11:00 AM at Our Savior Lutheran Church. A reception at the church will follow the service.

Roger was born in Chester Montana on February 28, 1940 to Daniel and Josephine Wolfe.  He graduated from...

Jan 9, 2019

Robert William Parsell peacefully joined his beloved wife, Doris, in Heaven on January 9, 2019.  Bob was born on May 4, 1927 in Salt Lake City, UT to Erva Pilling and Robert Fred Parsell.

Bob grew up on the family ranch in the Sweet Grass Hills and developed an early love for the ranch that lasted all...

Jan 7, 2019

Mary Louise Habets Widhalm went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Monday, January 7, 2019 at Peace Hospice in Great Falls, Montana at the age of 96.  She was born to Peter and Mary Habets on October 15, 1922 in Conrad, Montana.  She married Andy Widhalm on November 5, 1940 at the Belgium Colony...

Jan 6, 2019

Opal Jay (Miles) Fladstol passed away January ­­6th, 2019, just two months before her 90th birthday. Services will be held January 28th at Golden West Church 23 miles East of Conrad at 2 P.M. Opal was born March 7, 1929 north of Joplin, Montana.  Her parents were Russel and Alba Miles.  She had four sisters, Refa Joy, Lillian Dyrud,...

Jan 5, 2019

Choteau businessman Eric Steven Greyn, 35, known for his kind and friendly personality, died on Jan. 5, 2019, of injuries sustained in an avalanche west of Choteau, where he had been snowmobiling with friends in the beautiful mountains that he loved.

The memorial service is Jan. 10 at 11 a.m. at the New Life Church in Choteau....

Jan 5, 2019

Laura "Maxine" Schlosser, 82, passed away on Sat., January 5, 2019. Her funeral will be held at the Pondera Valley Lutheran Church in Conrad on Fri., January 11 at 10 a.m.

Maxine was born Oct. 1, 1936 in Brady. She worked as a nurse’s aide and assistant in the Radiology Department at the Pondera Medical...

Jan 3, 2019

Frederick Tollaf Berkram, 78, of Cut Bank, passed away Thursday, January 3, 2019.

Vigil services will be Tuesday, January 8, at 7:00 PM.  A memorial mass will be Wednesday, January 9, at 11:00 AM. Both services will be held at St. Margaret Catholic Church. Burial to follow in Crown Hill Cemetery.

Fred was...

Jan 3, 2019

Virginia "Virgie' was born to Joseph and Theresa (Velcheck) Ludwig of Rudyard, the eldest of 11 children.  For her 99 years, 8 months, and 3 days she dedicated her life to her family, first helping raise her 10 siblings and then her own family of 8 children.

Virgie passed away peacefully at Liberty Medical Center...

Dec 30, 2018

Kenneth William “Bill” Boltz, 82 of Sunburst, passed away on December 30th 2018 at the Marias Care Center in Shelby. As per Bill’s request, no memorial service is planned and any memorial donations can be made in Bill’s name to the Prairie Oasis Animal Shelter, PO Box 398 Shelby Mt. 59474.

Bill was born in North Dakota...

Dec 22, 2018

Denzel "Chico" Ray Brown, 67, passed away December 22, 2018 in Billings.

A wake will begin December 25 at the Veteran's Arbor Building on December 25 with Rosary services at the building on Wednesday at 7pm.

Funeral mass will be Thursday, Dec 27, at Little Flower Catholic Church at 11:00 AM.

Dec 22, 2018

Letha June (Kinyon) Eide was born June 18, 1917 to Irven and Thressa (Fennel) Kinyon, the 6th of 9 children.  They lived on a farm in the Grandview area until their house burned down. They then moved to a farm in near Galata.  She attended rural schools as well as schools in Galata and Shelby, where she graduated in...

Dec 21, 2018

Betty Lou Shaffer Connor was born in Havre to George and Beatrice (Lunt) Shaffer. She graduated in the class of ‘49 and often recounted memories of those school years and adventures with her many friends.

Betty acquired her work ethic early in life, babysitting and even helping to cook for a large harvest crew while...

Dec 18, 2018

On Tuesday, December 18, Thom Robertson, loving father and son, passed away at age 62.

Thom was born on April 18, 1956 in Shelby, Montana to Thom Robertson, Sr. and Dorothy Robertson in Shelby, Montana where like his father Thom Sr., he had a green thumb and eye for gardening and landscaping. He also enjoyed...

Dec 17, 2018

Gail Ann (Cebulla) Anderson, 80, passed away on Monday, December 17, 2018 at her home in Shelby with her husband of nearly 59 years by her side.

Gail was born in Helena to Max and Ella Mae (Bell) Cebulla on July 26, 1938.  She married Vernon L Anderson on February 2, 1960 in Shelby.

Gail...

Dec 13, 2018

Clarence Bruno Martinson passed away on Thursday, Dec. 13, from SIDS.  He was known to his parents as Bruno, little brother, lil’ monster, little boy, booger butt, and to his Mother, “Bugaboo”. He was born on November 6th, 2018 at 2:01 P.M. He weighed 6 pounds 11 ounces. When he cried for the first time, he was put on...

Dec 12, 2018

Marie (Tarum) Ostrem passed away in her home in Shelby on Dec 12, 2018.  Marie Olive Overby was born January 12, 1929 in Somers MT to Mentz and Olga (Lee) Overby.  In high school, she and her friends raised enough money to build the first cabin at Flathead Lutheran Bible Camp.  After a year at...

Dec 12, 2018

Samuel C. Edinger, 69, a retired 33 year UPS driver, passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at his home after a short illness.

Sam was born in Reading, PA on September 23, 1949.  He married Michelle Dempsey in Cut Bank in 1969. In 1974, he moved to Cut Bank with his wife, Michelle, and children, Lisa and...

Dec 11, 2018

Allen “Al” Eugene Winter, 87, of Shelby, passed away at home surrounded by family on Tuesday, December 11, 2018.

Allen was born on January 15, 1931 in Havre to E.W. and Mary (Howser) Winter.  He grew up and attended school in Kremlin, MT.  Allen graduated from high school in 1949. He started work for Vita Rich Dairy...