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Donald Ray Neva

Donald Ray Neva

Dec 27, 2015

Don was born on October 30, 1961 in Shelby, MT. to Oscar and Mabel Neva. He passed away on December 27, 2015 also in Shelby, the town he called home his entire life.

After completing high school in 1979 he began a lifelong career with the United States Postal Service. Driving over 200 miles per day he...

Robert Eugene Thompson

Robert Eugene Thompson

Dec 25, 2015

Robert Eugene Thompson passed away peacefully at Marias Care Center on December 25, 2015.

A memorial service will 11:00 am on Saturday, March 5, at Whitted Funeral Chapel in Shelby.

Robert was born in Whiteriver, South Dakota on April 14, 1931 to Eugene and Agnes Thompson. For Robert being a cowboy was his first love....

Eldred Stratton

Eldred Stratton

Dec 25, 2015

Eldred Stratton, age 73, a long time Shelby/Galata area farmer, passed away on December 25 at the Heritage Center in Shelby.

Viewing will be from 4:00 to 7:00 pm on Wednesday, December 30, and the funeral service will be 11:00 on Thursday, December 31, both at Whitted Funeral Chapel...

Eileen Potter

Eileen Potter

Dec 24, 2015

Eileen Parkinson Potter (Billie) passed quietly away from age related causes on the morning of December 24, 2015.  She was a resident of the Glacier Care Center where she received excellent treatments in the last years of her life.

Billie was born on September 5, 1918 at the station...

Selmar Woldstad

Selmar Woldstad

Dec 24, 2015

Selmar Conrad Woldstad, 91, a rancher from the Valier area died December 24, 2015 at the Glacier Care Center due to natural causes.

Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at Valier Lutheran Church.  Interment will follow at Lakeview Cemetery, with a reception to...

Harry John Knaup

Harry John Knaup

Dec 15, 2015

We said our final goodbyes to Harry John Knaup December 15, 2015 at home after a courageous battle cancer.

A memorial service will be 2:00 pm on Monday, December 21 at the Coyote Club in downtown Shelby.  A reception for family and friends will follow. ...

Sharon Rose  (Bradford)  Guith

Sharon Rose (Bradford) Guith

Dec 11, 2015

Sharon Rose Guith, age 71, of Cut Bank, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2015 at Peace Hospice in Great Falls.

A memorial service will be held at a later date in cut Bank.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Whitted Funeral Chapel, Cut Bank.

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Gladys (Bluemke)  Billman

Gladys (Bluemke) Billman

Dec 6, 2015

Gladys Billman, 84, passed away peacefully at the Northern Rockies Medical Center on Dec. 6, 2015.

Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 pm on Friday, December 11, at Whitted Funeral Chapel in Cut Bank.  The funeral service will be 1:00 pm on Saturday, December 12, at St. Paul’s...

Sigrid (Asgeirsson)  Hjartarson

Sigrid (Asgeirsson) Hjartarson

Nov 13, 2015

Sigrid Hjartarson a long time farmer/rancher from Ethridge Montana, died at age 91 on November 13, 2015 at Marias Care Center in Shelby.

A memorial service will be 2:00 pm on Friday, November 27 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Cut Bank.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Whitted Funeral Chapel. Of course it goes without saying, everyone...

Teddy Arthur Fowler

Teddy Arthur Fowler

Nov 13, 2015

Teddy Arthur Fowler known as “Teddy” at the Glacier Care Center, but known as “Ted” to his friends and family, was born June 16, 1926 on the Marias River family homestead. He was the oldest son of Ted Sr. and Anna (Ruby) Fowler.

Viewing will...

Maxine Elizabeth (Harris)  Hale

Maxine Elizabeth (Harris) Hale

Nov 7, 2015

Maxine Elizabeth Hale, age 93, was born June 13, 1922 and went to be with the Lord on November 7, 2015.

A memorial service will be 11:00 am on Saturday, November 14 at Prairie Peace Lutheran Church in Cut Bank.  A reception will follow in the Fellowship Hall following...

David Brian Kohles

David Brian Kohles

Nov 6, 2015

David “Dave” Brian Kohles, former Sunburst resident, passed away Friday, Nov. 6, 2015, in Twin Falls, Idaho.

A memorial service will be held Friday, Nov. 13, at the United Methodist Church in Sunburst at 10:30 a.m.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Whitted Funeral Chapel in Shelby.

Dave was born May 29, 1953, in Shelby to...

Mike LaSorte

Mike LaSorte

Nov 6, 2015

Michael H. LaSorte, age 67, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2015, at Benefis Peace Hospice of Montana in Great Falls.

Memorial service and military honors will be 2:00 pm on Saturday, November 14 at Whitted Funeral Chapel in Shelby.  Family and friends are invited to attend a reception at the Coyote Club celebrating Mike’s life following...

Wanda May (Younger)  Hale

Wanda May (Younger) Hale

Oct 27, 2015

Tuesday, October 27, 2015 Wanda Hale, age 89, went to be with the Lord.

Wanda was born January 10, 1926 to Oratio and Dorothy Younger in Valier, Montana. When she was nine years old her mother passed away. She grew up quickly helping on the farm by running the household and helping raise...

Elmer Cecil Childers

Elmer Cecil Childers

Oct 25, 2015

Born June 18th, 1920, to Van & Ethel Childers in Galata MT, died October 25th, 2015 in Bozeman MT.

Viewing will be at the Whitted Funeral Chapel in Shelby on November 2nd from 5-7 PM and the funeral service will be held at...

Anna M. (Schock)  Buechler

Anna M. (Schock) Buechler

Oct 11, 2015

Anna M. Buechler, long time Galata resident, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2015 at the age of 94.

A celebration of Ann's life will be held Saturday, October 17th at 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Shelby, MT. Viewing will be on Friday, October 16th from...

Donald James Peterson

Donald James Peterson

Oct 11, 2015

Donald James Peterson of Cut Bank died at home of natural causes on October 11.

At his request, cremation has taken place and a graveside memorial service will be 1:00 pm on Thursday, October 15, 2015 at Crown Hill Cemetery in Cut Bank.  Arrangements entrusted to Whitted Funeral Chapel....

Patricia Ann Savage

Patricia Ann Savage

Oct 11, 2015

Patricia (Pat) Ann Spencer Savage

Pat was born on May 28, 1950 to John P. (Phil) and Donna M. Bykonen Spencer in Cut Bank, Montana.  Pat passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2015.  Pat grew up on Phil and Donna’s farm and attended grade school at Mountain View School. ...

Dick E. Palmer

Dick E. Palmer

Oct 8, 2015

Dick Ellis Palmer, 84, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2015 at the Northern Rockies Medical Center in Cut Bank, Montana. Dick was born December 22, 1930 to Dick and Elvina Palmer in Klouten, North Dakota. He graduated from Cut Bank High School in 1948.

A rosary/vigil will be 7:00...

Marilyn S. (Smith)  Smith

Marilyn S. (Smith) Smith

Sep 30, 2015

Marilyn Smith, 91, of Cut Bank, Montana, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, September 30, 2015, after a five day stay at Glacier Care Center in Cut Bank.

A celebration of Marilyn's life will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, October 10, at First Presbyterian Church, 201 S. Central Ave., Cut Bank, Montana, 59427.  Arrangements...

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