OBITUARY LISTINGS

Jan 4, 2018

Carrie Ann Engstrom, 58, passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2018, in Coupeville, WA.  Carrie was born on May 26, 1959, in Seattle, WA. to Norman W. and Margaret A. (Schafer) Engstrom.  She grew up in Bellevue, WA.  Carrie spent her childhood summers on her grandparent’s ranch, in Whitlash, where she loved to spend time with the animals and...

Jan 3, 2018

Kal Clayton Kenfield passed away of a heart attack on January 3, 2018. Kal is survived by parents,  Dennis Kenfield and Charlotte Kenfield; brothers,  Tim Kenfield (Carleen), Bret Kenfield (Kristin Walters) and  Davy Kenfield; nephews and nieces, Daniel Kenfield ( Angie), Shelby Reynolds (Joshua, Piper Medick and Malcom Reynolds)  Alex Kenfield, Zachary Kenfield, Cameron Lively (Steven, Brenham, Wyatt &...

Dec 29, 2017

Shirley Mae (Hale) Salois, 81, of Cut Bank, passed away unexpectedly from natural causes at the Northern Rockies Medical Center on December 29, 2017.

At her request no services will be held.

Shirley was born on November 1, 1936 in Valier to W.P. Hale and Chloe (Mitchell) Hale.  She was the youngest of nine children. ...

Dec 29, 2017

Marilyn Snortland Moritz graced this worlds presence on December 23rd i1946! She was the youngest of four born to Fannie (Garner) and Walter Snortland. She was a mischievous child who liked adventures like ringing the Catholic Church bell, wiping muddy hands on neighbors clean sheets, helping chickens get drinks(drowning them) and having birthday parties with her sister Barbara causing...

Dec 28, 2017

Herbert John Trovatten passed away Thursday December 28, 2017 at the Marias Care where he resided for the last five years.

Herb was born in Devon, Montana to Walter and Stella Trovatten on September 5, 1930. Herb was educated in Toole county where he graduated from Sunburst High School. After high school Herb went on...

Dec 28, 2017

Elizabeth “Liz” Faye Bullchild Blackman, 68, passed away December 28, 2017 at Blackfeet Hospital.

A wake will begin Saturday at Glacier Homes Community Center with rosary services on January 1 at 7PM at the center. Funeral mass will be January 2 at 2pm at Little Flower Catholic Church. Burial to follow in Willow Creek Cemetery.

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Dec 25, 2017

Robert Thomas Burke passed away December 25, 2017 in Cut Bank, Montana.  He was born September 16, 1929 in Glacier, Montana to William and Mary Burke.

Bob spent his childhood in Glacier, Montana.  At the age of 18 he was drafted into the Korean war where he received The Medal Of Honor for being wounded...

Dec 21, 2017

Lynn Paisley, age 69, of Cut Bank, passed away December 21, 2017 with family members by his side. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rod and Bernice Paisley. Lynn is survived by siblings, Larry (Bine) Paisley, Roxie Halter, Vicki (Randy) LaValley, Scott (Debbi) Paisley, Wendy (Len) Olson and children, Dana (Ben) Nelson, Sherry Paisley, Josh (Angie) Paisley,...

Dec 19, 2017

Claire Leone Pendergress Smith, age 82, died peacefully on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at the Glacier Care Center in Cut Bank, MT.  As she wished, her body has been cremated and a memorial service will be held at the Whitted Funeral Chapel on Saturday, January 6, 2018 at 10:30 a.m.  Her ashes will be buried at Crown Hill Cemetery...

Dec 15, 2017

Roger Allen Toren, 77, passed away December 15, 2017.

Services will be Wednesday, December 20, at 2:00 PM at Pondera Funeral Home. A reception will follow at Conrad Moose Lodge.

Roger was born on November 29, 1940 to Lambert and Mabel (Breding) Toren in Conrad and raised on a farm ten miles from...

Dec 13, 2017

Phillip Lee Gaudet, 74, of Shelby Montana passed away of natural causes on December 13th in the comfort of his home.  Phil was born in Box Elder, Montana to Lucille Flatness and Felix Gaudet, and was raised by Alice and A.W. Hobbs, who he looked to as his mother and father. Phil lived most of his adult...

Dec 11, 2017

In loving memory of Elizabeth Ann Hayes, born March 2, 1933 in Grand Junction, CO. Liz was very active and loved the mountains in Colorado and Montana. She loved camping, hiking, and fishing. She enjoyed exploring old cabins and digging for old bottles and relics. She always kept her fishing pole and tackle in case she wanted to stop...

Dec 11, 2017

Sandra “Sandy” Walldean Kluth passed away on December 11, 2017 in Great Falls.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 16, at 11:00 AM at Pondera Valley Lutheran Church.  Cookies and coffee will be served at the church following the service.

Survivors include her husband, Calvin; two children, Cyrus and Michelle; two grandchildren,...

Dec 7, 2017

Patrick Liam May, 63, of Salinas, California died of natural causes at his home on December 7, 2017.

Pat was born July 5, 1954, in Conrad, Mt. to William and Elizabeth May.  He was a 1972 graduate of Conrad High School and received an Associate’s Degree from the Helena Vocational School of Electronics as well an Associate...

Dec 4, 2017

Ted T. Wright passed away December 4, 2017 of natural causes at the local nursing Home Facility in Conrad.

Vigil service will be Friday, December 8 at 7:30pm at St. Francis Parish in Valier.  Funeral Mass Saturday, December 9 at 10:30am at St. Francis Parish. Reception to follow mass with private burial later.

Ted was...

Dec 2, 2017

Ralph Edward Swensen passed away December 2 ,2017 at Peace Hospice in Great Falls. He was born December 6, 1953 in Cut Bank to Ralph “Tuffy” and Marian Swensen.

Raised on the family farm north of Cut Bank, Eddie attended Red River School, Sunburst Elementary, and graduated from NTCHS in Sunburst.  He spent his early...

Nov 29, 2017

David “Butch” Kenneth Tempel was a surprise arrival with his twin sister, Dolores; on April 1, 1948 to John and Leone Tempel in Havre, MT.  He attended the Grassy Butte School from the first through seventh grade.  He finished his high school education on as a Joplin Bulldog, and participated in basketball, track, and football where he set a...

Nov 28, 2017

Bernice went to be with her Lord and Savior November 28th, 2017 after a very full and meaningful life here with us on earth. She was born April 25th, 1922 in Souris, ND to Iver and Hannah Kornkven. She developed a strong sense of family early on, as she was one of 11 siblings. Bernice was an avid sports...

Nov 28, 2017

Robert “Bob” Lincoln Hovde,89, from Conrad, died on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at his home with family by his side.

Vigil services will be held Sunday, December 3, at 7:00 PM at Pondera Funeral Home. Funeral mass will be Monday, at 11:00 AM at St. Michael’s Catholic Church. A luncheon at the church will follow...

Nov 27, 2017

Margaret Cecelia Copenhaver Stenseth Glynn (October 18, 1914 to November 27, 2017).

A life well-lived.

Margaret was born to James L. and Alice C. (Kunz) Copenhaver on October 18, 1914 in Creston, WA at the home of her maternal grandparents.  She was preceded in birth by her sister Catherine (born in 1913).