OBITUARY LISTINGS

Jul 17, 2017

Doris Helen Nelson (James) passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 17, 2017 at Benefis Hospital in Great Falls at the age of 87.  She was diagnosed with metastatic pancreatic cancer four weeks earlier after which she soon became symptomatic and quickly declined.

Doris was born to David and Lillian James in Havre, Montana on October...

Jul 16, 2017

Doris Mary (Meineke) Running Crane, 67, passed away July 16, 2017. Doris was born March 22, 1950 to Doris Lillian Gilham Meineke and Jess Ira Meineke in Browning.  She married Roger “Sassy” Running Crane in 1966 to which they had four children: Roger Jess, Laura Sue, Clayton Michael, and their beloved Jessie Lynn. Doris attended...

Jul 14, 2017

Barry Carl Beckedahl, 81, of Shelby, passed away Friday, July 14th surrounded by his family.  Barry was born March 11, 1936 on the family farm near Sherwood, North Dakota, to Carl and Ada (Walton) Beckedahl.  While attending high school in Sherwood, Barry met the love of his life, Arlene Armstrong, at the Minot State Fair.  Three years later, on...

Jul 13, 2017

Bernice Fowler Peterson passed away at age 89, on July 13, 2017.  She was born on August 18, 1927 in Conrad to Clifford Fowler and Gunhild Dahl Fowler.  Next her brother, George, was born.  Her mother passed away from an unexpected illness a few years later.  Her father later married Pearl Otteson and with Pearl’s daughter, Alain, and their...

Jul 10, 2017

James “Jim” Norbert Pester, 83, passed away at Northern Montana Hospital on Monday, July 10, 2017. A recital of the Holy Rosary will be held at 7 p.m., Thursday, July 13, and preceded by a public viewing starting at 6 p.m. at Our Lady of Ransom (OLR) Catholic Church in Hingham. Funeral services are at 11 a.m. Friday, July...

Jul 6, 2017

Gilbert "Lucky" Edwards Was born on September 2, 1958 to John Edwards and Victoria Blackboy Edwards. He was the youngest of 14 children. Lucky is survived by his wife Renee Rutherford Edwards, sons: Cordan (bull) Edwards, Wesley (Wes) Edwards, Randy (Rj) & Sarah Edwards, Gilbert jr. (Ponch) & Kendra Edwards, Nolan Old Person Jr. Daughters: Heather Old Person &...

Jul 6, 2017

Jeff Cline, 53, of Cut Bank, Montana passed away Thursday, July 6th 2017. Jeff was born April 8th 1959 in Cut Bank, Montana to Richard and Emma Cline. Jeff grew up in Cut Bank and graduated from Cut Bank High School, before going into the Navy. After his years of service, Jeff spent some time in San Diego, California...

Jul 3, 2017

Tom Ambuehl, 84, of Shelby, died July 3, 2017.

Tom was born on June 24, 1933 in Gonvick, MN. He enlisted into the Air Force at the beginning of the Korean War and served for four years.  Tom was truly a “Jack of all trades”!  He lived the last forty plus years in North Central Montana.

Jun 30, 2017

Marjorie Lorraine Stoddard Ady was born Dec 13,1925 to parents Douglas and Vera Stoddard in Sandpoint Idaho.  Marge was raised in Cardston Alberta Canada where she owned and operated a beauty shop. Her siblings include Dale, Leon, and Kent Stoddard, her twin sister Maxine Porter, and sisters Yvonne French, and Kay Nay.

James and Marge Ady were...

Jun 29, 2017

Wanda Lea Nanini, 91, passed away June 29, 2017.

As per her request, no services will be held.

Wanda was born May 5, 1926 in Morrison, OK to Robert and Ruth Wiley. She attended the Wren School in Sweetgrass and graduated from Cut Bank High School.  Wanda married Fred Nanini on January 28, 1953 in...

Jun 26, 2017

Douglas Craig Yates was born on May 25, 1949 in Havre, Montana.

He graduated from Have High School and later

attended the University of Montana, majoring in philosophy.

Loving the outdoors, Doug spent his working life in the

construction trades, including as a brick mason.  Before moving

...

Jun 22, 2017

Cash Presley Rose Gray was born to Lester and Kimberly Gray on April 29, 2014.  Baby Cash earned her wings on June 22, 2017 at her residence.  Cash was 3 years old. Cash has four brothers who loved her dearly whom are Caleb, Christopher, Cacee and Chazz Gray.

Cash is survived by her parents, brothers and paternal...

Jun 19, 2017

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Edward Premo was born August 4, 1921 in Powerslake, North Dakota on the farm.  He married Virginia N. Bykonen in 1941 in Plentywood, MT. They were married for 70 years. Together they had three children, Clifton, Sheila, and Larry. In 1947 the family moved to Kevin where Ed started working on the railroad.  In 1963, they...

Jun 16, 2017

Lois Helen Kimmet earned her wings on June 16, 2017. Her family surrounded her with love and witnessed a perfect first flight.

The middle of three daughters, she was born October 13, 1927 to Karl Edward Porter and Thelma Kathleen Knorr in Los Angeles, CA.  Her dad moved the family to the Porter Ranch homestead in Nine...

Jun 11, 2017

Gary Wollan completed his journey on this earth and entered his eternal Home with Jesus on Sunday, June 11, 2017.

Funeral services will be Saturday, June 17, at 4:00 PM at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Burial to follow in Crown Hill Cemetery. A reception at the church will follow the burial.

Gary was born on...

Jun 11, 2017

Myrtle May Fitzpatrick, 95 of Sweet Grass, passed peacefully on Sunday June 11, 2017 with her family at her bedside in Cut Bank, Montana at the home of her grandson.  Visitation will be from 1:00-7:00pm Wednesday, June 14 at her home in Sweet Grass with rosary beginning at 7:00pm.  Funeral mass is set for 2:00pm on Thursday, June 15...

Jun 10, 2017

Thomas Johnson, 92, of Conrad passed away June 10 at the Extended Care Facility at Pondera Medical Center.

A graveside service is planned at the Hillside Cemetery in Conrad on Friday, June 16 at 10 a.m. followed by a service at the Pondera Valley Lutheran church at 11 a.m. All are welcome to attend either...

Jun 5, 2017

SuZanne A. Warwick, age 58, of Conrad, Mt., passed away on June 5th, 2017, following a tremendous battle with a lengthy illness.

She was born in Powell, Wyoming on January 27th, 1959. Sue was loved by all who knew her. She loved spending time with her grandkids. She also enjoyed camping and fishing as well as working...

May 28, 2017

John William Nowlin passed away on Sunday, May 28, at the age of 60, as the result of a farm accident on the ranch west of Dupuyer.  John was born August 19, 1956, in Choteau to parents, James W. and Laura Nowlin of Dutton.  After he finished school, he worked on the family farm west of Dutton.  He was...

May 22, 2017

Thomas June Scalese, 100, of Galata, passed away May 22, 2017 at the Marias Care Center due to complications from pneumonia.

Thomas June Scalese was born January 17, 1917 at the family home in Galata, Montana- the third child of Frank and Dell T. (Hales) Scalese’s four children.  He spent his early years...