OBITUARY LISTINGS

Dec 16, 2023

Doris Kolstad Fraser, 90, lifetime resident of Chester, died Saturday, December 16, 2023, of natural causes.

Private graveside services were held at Chester Cemetery on December 21,2023.

   

Doris Kolstad Fraser was born August 25, 1933, in Chester, the daughter of Henry & Mabel Kolstad.   She attended school in Chester & was a graduate of Chester High School.  Attended...

Dec 14, 2023

Donna Schweitzer peacefully passed away on December 14, 2023, in Great Falls, Montana. She was 80 years old. Donna was born on January 31, 1943, in Anchorage, Alaska, and grew up surrounded by the breathtaking of the Last Frontier. Throughout her life, Donna had many adventures and experiences. She retired to the idyllic locations of Hawaii and finally Hingham, Montana....

Dec 13, 2023

Rudolph 'Rudy' Clair DeFoe, 74, passed on Wednesday, December 13, 2023.

Memorial service Wednesday, December 20, at 10:00am at Conrad Baptist Church.

Dec 11, 2023

 Rudy Daniel King was born on March 18, 1980 in Conrad to Ralph and Gail (Hartmann) King. He was raised in Conrad where he attended school and graduated from Conrad High School. Rudy went on to enlist in the US Air Force in 2000. He was enlisted during 9/11 and stationed in Italy, Portugal, Mountain Home, and Qatar during his...

Dec 11, 2023

 

Sharon Anne Lerum passed away peacefully on December 11, 2023 in Cut Bank after a long, hard fought battle with dementia. Sharon was born June 8, 1945 to Fred (Swede) and Lillian Dangerfield of Knappen, Alberta. Upon graduation from Erle Rivers High School in Milk River, Alberta she furthered her education in Lethbridge. After working in Calgary for a...

Dec 3, 2023

Vincent Joe Gladeau, also affectionately known as Joe, was born on December 11, 1943 in Lodge Pole, Montana. He passed away on December 3, 2023 in Shelby. As we celebrate his life and bid him farewell, we remember the many moments and achievements that defined him as a remarkable individual.

His educational journey began in Wagner, Montana where he attended...

Dec 2, 2023

Nov 30, 2023

Una Maxine Coleman joined the heavenly choir of angels on November 30, 2023 at Logan Health Care in Conrad, Montana.  She celebrated her 99th birthday on November 19, 2023. 

A funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at the Pondera Valley Lutheran Church in Conrad, followed by interment at Hillside Cemetery in Conrad.  Please visit...

Nov 29, 2023

Sharon Darlene Chambers Habets passed away on the afternoon of November 29, 2023. 

Funeral services will be held at the Living Faith Baptist Church in Shelby at 10 am on December 9, 2023.   She will be buried with her husband and other family at the Crown Hill Cemetery in Cut Bank.

Sharon was born on December 16, 1939, in...

Nov 21, 2023

Dwain Leonard Swanson, a beloved member of the community, passed away on November 21, 2023, in Billings, MT. He was born on June 17, 1940, in Oakland, NE, to Hugo Swanson and Edith (Johnson) Swanson.

Dwain married Faye Marie Henneman on October 13, 1961 in Valier. Years after Faye's death in 2007, he found companionship with Loretta Jennings until her...

Nov 16, 2023

 

 

William R. Woods, age 88, passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2023, in Chester.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, November 21, at the Chester Community United Methodist Church (510 Monroe Avenue, Chester, MT) followed by a reception for friends and family.  Bill will be laid to rest at Highland Cemetery in Havre...

Nov 15, 2023

 

Jerry Don Lee passed Wednesday, November 15, 2023. He passed peacefully surrounded by his family. Jerry was born October 16, 1950 in Great Falls.

Jerry worked at Montana Power for 25 years until he retired. He went on to work at the Conrad roll site for 10 more years and then retired from working.

Jerry will be...

Nov 12, 2023

 

Donald Benjamin Hofland born Feb 27th 1966 in Shelby MT, lived in various Washington and Montana areas, coming to reside in Kevin Montana, passed away due to health issues on Nov 12th 2023.

He is preceded in death by his mother Diane J Evans. Survived by his father James D Hofland. Sister Wanda Taule. Son Derek B (Caitlin) Hofland...

Nov 12, 2023

Dennis Beasley, a beloved member of the community, passed away on November 12, 2023, in Great Falls. He was a devoted Propane Plant Manager and Delivery Man, known for his hard work and dedication. Dennis was born on August 9, 1940, in Glendale, CA, and he leaves behind a legacy that will be cherished by all who knew him.Early in...

Nov 11, 2023

 

 Richard Albert Pring was born in Regina, Saskatchewan, on March 11, 1953, to Albert and Maxine Pring.  Rick was one quarter Lakota Sioux and very proud of his heritage and his First Nations name: Two Black Wolves. Growing up in Regina, this prairie boy spent long months with native relatives who taught him the joys and secrets of outdoor...

Nov 9, 2023

 

Dean Gustave Ekberg, age 76, died at home in Shelby, Montana, on November 9, 2023. He was born November 17, 1946, in Kenmare, North Dakota, the son of Gustave and Helen (Nelson) Ekberg. He was raised on the family farm and graduated from Kenmare High School in 1964. Dean was preceded in death by his parents and numerous aunts,...

Nov 5, 2023

 

Judy Walters passed away unexpectedly on November 5, 2023. Judy Mae Whitmore Walters was born

on December 31, 1944 in Shelby, as an identical twin to Chester and Lorene Whitmore. Her

identical twin sister, Joann, was born second, and Judy never let her forget it. She spent her childhood

growing up with her 3 sisters on a farm outside...