OBITUARY LISTINGS

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Dina Philipps

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...

Alvina "Viney" Brown

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...

Barb Fitzpatrick

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...

Arley L. Jolliffe

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...

Norman R. Fugle

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...

Wally A. Larson

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...

Ruth M. Meech

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...

Dorothy J. Johnson

May 9, 2019

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

No services will be planned.

Robert D. Harrison

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...

Clella Rose Bykonen

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...

Adeline Rogers

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...

Anna J. Wurz

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....

Sherman Ekness

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...

Clayton H. Riddle

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.

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