OBITUARY LISTINGS
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Chester, Shelby, Cut Bank, Conrad, MT & Surrounding Areas
Helen Vermulm Davis
Jul 31, 2017
Helen (Vermulm) Davis 95, died on July 31, 2017. Helen was united with the love of her life Ray and Jesus.
Helen was born October 13, 1921 in Conrad to Albert and Fannie Vermulm. Attended school in Conrad and continued her education after graduation becoming a Registered Nurse. March 4, 1944 Ray and Helen were united in...
Michael Potter
Jul 29, 2017
Micheal Wayne Potter, 53 of Shelby passed away July 29th, 2017. Born November 23rd, 1963 to Allen & Marlene Potter in Coram, Montana. Michael (Mike) enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping but most of all spending time with his wife Nancy Potter and his family.
He is survived by his Wife Nancy Potter. Children Brad &...
Ethel C. Woldstad
Jul 25, 2017
Ethel Christine Woldstad, 92, a ranch wife from Valier, passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at Marias Medical Care Center.
Survivors include sons, Robert (Mary) Woldstad, John (Karen) Woldstad, Neal (Janice) Woldstad all of Valier, Marvin Woldstad of Missoula; daughter, Montana (Scott) Hansen of Kila, MT; 9 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by...
Jim Peterson
Jul 23, 2017
James G. Peterson, age 74, passed away on July 23rd at Northern Rockies Medical Center, after a long, hard fought battle with cancer.
Graveside services will be held Friday, July 28, at 1:00 PM at Crown Hill Cemetery. A Reception at the Cut Bank Moose Lodge following the service.
Jim was born March 21, 1943...
Jim King
Jul 20, 2017
James C. King, 73, entered Heaven on July 20th, in Great Falls, Mt. Viewing at Whitted Funeral Home on Monday, July 24 from 5-7PM with Graveside Service Tuesday at 2PM at Crown Hill Cemetery.
Jim was born to Calvin and Eleanor (Seymour) King in Cut Bank MT. He attended High school in Cut Bank and...
Arthur Gerald Hermance
Jul 18, 2017
Arthur Gerald Hermance, 86, passed away July 18, 2017 from a heart attack.
Arthur was born November 15, 1930 in Crawford, Colorado to Arthur F. and Lucy (Miller) Hermance. He enlisted into the US Army and served as a AMEDS Medical Tech during the Korean war. Arthur married Pauline D. Dewitt on June 20, 1952. Pauline passed...
Doris H. Nelson
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...
Doris M. Running Crane
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...
Barry C. Beckedahl
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...
Bernice L. Peterson
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...
Jim N. Pester
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...
Lucky Edwards
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 &...
Jeff B. Cline
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...

Thomas G. Ambuehl
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.
...Marjorie L. Ady
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...
Wanda L. Nanini
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...

Doug Yates
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
...
Cash Presley Rose Gray
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...
Ed Premo
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...
Lois H. Kimmet
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...