All Obituaries

Mary Jean Reeser, “Jean”, 90, passed away March 8, 2019 in Spokane, WA.  Jean was born December 18, 1928 in Kevin, MT.  She was the youngest daughter of 12 children born to Harold and Myrtle Miller. She married Howard Reeser on August 20, 1949. They celebrated 56 years of marriage before Howard’s death.   Jean enjoyed traveling, playing games, puzzles, and word search.  She loved bowling and spending time with her family.  Survivors include...

  Mary Ann (Skeslien) Welker, 73 passed away June 11, 2019 at Marias Medical Center after a long battle with COPD. She was born June 22, 1945 in Conrad to Carl and Clara Skeslien. Mary graduated from Shelby High School class of 1963.  Mary was very proud of being part of the Spinning Marvels (roller skating act 1957-1961) with Lynda Lux Johnson, Roxie Mitchell Allred and Kay Cockran Weiser. She married Howard (Blue) Welker on August 14th, 1963. They lived in Valier, Dupuyer and...

 Lawrence Walter Boettcher died peacefully as he napped on Friday, June 7, 2019. A Vigil Service will be Friday, June 14, at 7:00 p.m. at Asper Funeral Home, Conrad. The Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday at St. Michael’s Church in Conrad. A luncheon will follow at the Conrad Moose Club. Larry will be privately inurned at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Great Falls. Larry was born to Walter and Marion Boettcher in Phillips County, Montana on May 2, 1934. He grew up in the...

  Robert Dennis Harrison was born May 11, 1948 in Havre, Montana.  He was the 5th of 6 children born to Norris and Opal (Wolery) Harrison.  Robert passed away May 6, 2019 at Sweet Nursing Home in Chinook just 5 days short of his 71st birthday.  Robert’s birthday was always a big deal to him and he usually wanted strawberry shortcake!  So after Mom passed away, we made sure he had strawberry shortcake for his birthday.  Robert grew up on the family farm...

Stuart Harold “Stu” Smith passed away Sunday, June 9, 2019. Memorial services will be Friday, June 14, at 11:00 AM at New Beginnings Lutheran Church. A reception will follow service at the church. Stu was born August 5, 1948 to Morris and Esther (Golberg) Smith.  In his younger years he participated in 4-H Clubs and Luther League. Stu helped his dad and neighbors on their farm and ranches.  Farming and ranching were in his blood and he took over the family farm in...

Wanda Jean (Humrich) Shanks, age 56, died on June 12th, 2019 from a long battle of Cancer at the Glacier Care Center in Cut Bank, Montana. Wanda was born on November 14th, 1962 in San Mateo, California to Max and Anna (Jacobs) Humrich. She met the love of her life Curtis Shanks, and married him on July 11th, 1979 in Cut Bank, Montana. Curtis and Wanda moved back to Montana from California in July of 1991. Wanda loved Curtis, her children and grandchildren all of whom she would do anything...

Cleo Darlene (Aakre) Everhard, 78, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2019 at Pondera Medical Center.  Memorial services will be Friday, June 7, at 1:00PM at Pondera Valley Lutheran Church. Cleo was born August 6, 1940 to Henry and Lois Aakre in Conrad.  She married Robert Scott right out of high school.  They made their home in Conrad and had two children; Rita and Michael.  After 25 years of marriage they divorced, and Cleo moved to Helena.  She met and married Gary...

 Mavis Kay Hemminger, “Kay”, 78, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2019, in Havre.   Visitation will be Wednesday, June 5, from 5 to 7pm at Rockman Funeral Home.  Funeral services will be Thursday, June 6, at 10AM at the Chester Assembly of God Church.    Kay was born March 17, 1941 in Devil’s Lake, ND, one of eight children to Herbert Engberg and Gladys Flatten.  She grew-up and attended school in Crosby, ND and later in Long Beach,...

On June 1, 2019 Ralph John Lindberg, “Flying Eagle”, with his loving wife of 48 years and children present, peacefully went to be with the Lord.  Ralph was born on March 3, 1947 in Billings.  His parents were Arnold and Marie Lindberg of Conrad; brothers, Paul Lindberg of Conrad and Hawk Lindberg of Great Falls.  Ralph graduated from Conrad High School in 1967 and attended Northern Montana College.  Ralph was a U.S. Army Veteran serving two tours of duty in...

Dina Philipps, 91, passed peacefully Monday the 27th of May, 2019.   Her husband, Elmer, and family were at her side. Dina was born Bernadina Johanna Oosterwyk in August of 1927. She was the only child of Bernardus and Johanna Oosterwyke who immigrated from holland to farm in Montana. Dina was raised near Dupuyer and attended High school in Valier graduating in 1946. Dina then attended Western Montana college in Dillon to receive a teaching permit. She taught for several years near...