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Local Obituaries for Chester, Shelby, Cut Bank, Conrad, MT & Surrounding Areas
Tom Jones
Jan 23, 2024
Our beloved Tom Jones passed away peacefully and comfortably on January 23rd. As one granddaughter noted, Grandpa Tom, our gentle giant, swooped Grandma Rita up immediately after arriving in his Heavenly Home. Yet, as St. Michael Catholic Church posted, we are so sad to lose one of the most dedicated men to God.
Tom was born on December 7, 1934, in...
Yvonne Annette McAlpine
Jan 22, 2024
Yvonne Annette McAlpine, 85, passed away on January 22nd in Shelby, MT. Yvonne lovingly known as Vonnie was born November 24th, 1938 in Shelby to Obert and Clarice Carlson.
Vonnie grew up in Kevin with her parents and brother Merle Carlson. She attended school in Kevin up to 8th grade and then finished the rest of her high school years in...
Vernon Allan Gjullin
Jan 21, 2024
Vernon Allan Gjullin, 78, passed on Sunday, January 21, 2024.
A memorial gathering with food and fellowship will be Saturday, February 3, at 2:00pm at the Conrad Moose Lodge.
A full obituary to follow.
Jack A. Linquist
Jan 18, 2024
Jack A. Linquist was born June 1st, 1931, to Ernest Linquist and Lillian (Lena) Brayko Linquist. Jack was one of five kids born into this union. He grew up in Scobey MT, where he graduated from Scobey High School in 1949.
After a couple of years working on a local ranch, he was recruited into the Air Force on February...
Virginia Wells
Jan 15, 2024
Virginia Wells passed away on January 15, at Northern Montana Hospital in Havre, Montana of natural
causes.
Cremation has taken place, and the family plans on a celebration of life later this spring or on her
birthday this summer.
Virginia was born July 10, 1939, at the Glasgow hospital to Alice and Percy Shelden. She was the oldest
of 6 siblings. As the oldest child,...
Judith Ann Ketterling
Jan 15, 2024
God welcomed Judy to her eternal home, on January 15, 2024, with her 3 daughters by her side. Her love and light will be missed, and we find solace in knowing she is riding her horse in greener pastures.
Judy was born at home to Elmer and Beulah Damstrom on January 22, 1941 in Westhope, North Dakota. She grew...
Ruby Ream
Jan 14, 2024
Ruby Marie (Muniz) Ream, 72, passed on Saturday, January 14, 2024.
She was born November 10, 1951 in Rawlins, WY. Ruby served her community by working as a dispatcher for the Pondera Sheriff Department for over 20 years. She enjoyed camping, fishing, yard sales, and the outdoors.
She was a wonderful wife and mother to Chuck Ream and her...
Karen Faye Scalese
Jan 13, 2024
Karen Faye Foster Scalese passed away peacefully on January 13th, 2024, at her daughter's home in Great Falls. She was surrounded by the love of her family and her cherished grand puppies. Throughout her life, Karen touched the hearts of those around her with her warmth, and kindness and joy. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, auntie,...
Gary Sulenes
Jan 12, 2024
Gary Edward Sulenes, born 1935 in Olympia, Washington passed away Friday, January 12th, 2024 after a quiet afternoon visiting with friends and family. Gary lived a cowboy life, ranching, riding horses and winning buckles in the Ellensburg, Washington rodeo. He loved horses and animals his whole life. He also spent his life as a meat cutter, starting in Seattle, Wa Pike...
Jennifer Feland
Jan 10, 2024
Jennifer Feland, a beloved resident of Sunburst, Montana, passed away on January 10, 2024, at the age of 52. Born on February 24, 1971, she brought warmth and kindness to everyone she encountered throughout her lifetime.
Jennifer had a captivating presence, always radiating a genuine joy that touched the hearts of those around her. A social butterfly, she was...
Corleen Camille Norman
Jan 7, 2024
Corleen Camille Norman (94) passed away Sunday night, Jan. 7th after a weeklong stay at Logan Health Conrad in a room that was fittingly filled with family, friends, stories, and love.
Corleen was born November 29th, 1929 to Thurston and Edith Warwick in Spokane, Washington. She grew up on top of Sam George Hill at the family farm...
Velda Noreen Loch
Jan 7, 2024
Velda Noreen Loch, a beloved figure in Valier, Montana, passed away on January 7, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of dedicated service and cherished memories. Born on May 5, 1955, in Havre, Montana, she was the daughter of Bob and Donna Lund.
Velda's life was marked by her passion for gardening, finding solace and joy amidst her beloved plants,...
Joseph Lincoln
Jan 2, 2024
Joseph Milton Lincoln, 87, passed away on Tuesday , January 2, 2024, at Logan Medical Center, in Chester. Joe was born on May 3, 1936 to Edgar and Marie (Packer) Lincoln in Havre. Joe was later joined by brothers Roy, Lee, Art, and finally sister Ruth. They made their home on the family farm 20 miles north of Rudyard. Joe...
Mercedes Lynn Trombley
Dec 30, 2023
Mercedes Lynn Trombley, 31, passed on Saturday, December 30, 2023.
A wake at Glacier Community Center will begin Wednesday, January 10, afternoon. Funeral mass will be Saturday, January 13, at 11:00 AM at Little Flower Catholic Church in Browning.
Julie Peterson
Dec 29, 2023
Julie Marie Peterson, known by many who loved her as “Moo Moo”, passed away December 29, 2023.
Julie was Born June 9, 1952, at Swedish Children’s Hospital in Seattle Washington. She grew up in Everett, Washington and loved countless camping, hunting and fishing adventures as a young girl. She always found it ironic that she wound up being a...
Grace Richter
Dec 28, 2023
Grace Miles Richter passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2024, at the age of 93
after a long struggle with complications from Parkinson disease.
Grace Fern Miles was born December 9, 1930, to homesteaders Russell and Alba
Miles north of Joplin, Montana. She always said she was the daughter of a
homesteader, born at home with the help of a mid-wife....
Gary Kiefer
Dec 27, 2023
Gary Lee Kiefer, age 73, a dedicated farmer, and loving family man, passed away on December 27, 2023, in Shelby, MT, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born on April 28, 1950, in Shelby, MT, Gary grew up in Oilmont, MT, where he developed a strong connection to the land that would shape his life’s journey. After graduating from...
Norbert B. Van Dessel
Dec 27, 2023
Norbert B. Van Dessel was born in Alma, Montana on July 5, 1926. He had two brothers and two sisters. He attended grade school (first through eighth) at North Tindahl School and then finished high school in Joplin, graduating in 1944. He married his high school sweetheart Virginia Carmichael, on November 16, 1946. They completed their family with two...
Thomas H. Ludwig
Dec 26, 2023
Thomas Howard Ludwig was born on May 2,1932 at the family homestead south of Rudyard. He was born to Joseph and Theresa (Velcheck) Ludwig of Rudyard, 2nd youngest of 11 children. Tom fell on Christmas Eve, and passed away peacefully on December 26, 2023 at the local Chester hospital surrounded by his wife and daughters. Tom had enjoyed a...
Marge Hause
Dec 24, 2023
Marie Marjorie ‘Marge’ (Christiaens) Hause, born August 9, 1932, passed away peacefully Sunday December 24th 2023 at 91 years old in the Beehive Assisted Living home in Great Falls.
Marge was the second oldest of 10 children to Maurice and Jeannette Christiaens. She was born and raised on the family farm east of Valier Montana, where she lived until her...
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