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Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Chester, Shelby, Cut Bank, Conrad, MT & Surrounding Areas
Sylvester Earl Guszregan
Dec 29, 2025
Sylvester Earl Guszregan ---- a unique one-of-a-kind name for a unique one-of-a-kind man. He was a son, big brother and father, but having him as a friend carried as much weight as blood relative.
He was born on January 12, 1954, the first of four children. He took the position of eldest and forged the trail for his younger siblings, which...
Allen James Wittmier
Jan 2, 2026
Allen James Wittmier, 90, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, January 2, 2026.
Allen was born on July 17, 1935 to Chris and Lena Wittmier at the family home north of Conrad. He was the12th of 13 children. Allen attended the Little School until it closed and then attended the Conrad Public schools until he turned 16 and went...
Judith Anne DeMarco-Marr
Jan 4, 2026
Judith Anne DeMarco-Marr passed January 4, 2026 in Cut Bank. She was born November 26, 1942 to Matthew and Jacqueline (Wayt) DeMarco.
Survivors include son, Jawn DeMarco; two sisters, Lenna DeMarco and Jill DeMarco (Rodney Wentworth); 3 grandchildren, Matthew, Jakki and Sofia DeMarco.
She is preceded in death by husband, Clay Marr and parents, Matthew and Jacqueline (Wayt) DeMarco of Louisville, KY.
Judith...
Gary Habets
Jan 5, 2026
Gary Habets, 85, of Ethridge, passed away peacefully at Logan Healthcare Shelby on January 5, 2026 after a long battle with cancer.
Graveside services will be Wednesday, January 14, at 1:00 pm at Mountain View Cemetery in Shelby. A time of fellowship at The Griddle will follow the service.
Gary was born on July 31, 1940 to Louis and Alice Habets, who...
June Loraine Duncan
Jan 4, 2026
June L. Dipple Duncan “Dip”, 98, of Cut Bank, passed away peacefully in her home on January 4, 2026.
June was born with a deep love for learning, faith, and people—qualities that shaped her life and touched countless others. She graduated from the University of Montana, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree, and proudly played on the university’s women’s basketball team,...
Teddy Zorn
Dec 24, 2025
Irwin Theodore (Teddy) Zorn left this world after a short illness. He passed away Christmas Eve 2025 at Logan Health ICU in Kalispell with loved ones at his side.
Memorial service will be held Friday, January 2, at 11:00 am at Our Saviour Lutheran Church in Chester.
Ted was born in 1942, to Raymond August Zorn and Ellen Skonard Zorn in Chester...
Clifton Gustafson
Dec 23, 2025
Clifton “Cliff” Palmer Gustafson, 76, of Conrad, passed on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. Cliff was born March 11, 1949 to Palmer T. and Hildur K. (Agman) Gustafson. Following graduating from high school, he enlisted into the US Army, serving 2 years.
Cliff was a friend to anyone that would stop and visit. He was a jack of all trades and worked...
Eugene Beard
Dec 20, 2025
Eugene William “Gene” Beard passed away in the early morning hours of Saturday, December 20 in his home in Shelby; he was 77 years old.
Eugene was born on June 23, 1948 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Conrad, Montana, he was the first of five children born to Kenneth and Joyce Beard. He attended school in Conrad and Joined the U.S....
Cody Eide
Dec 18, 2025
Cody Mark Eide, 58, of the Gold Butte area, passed away in his sleep on December 18th, 2025. Cody spent his childhood in the Fred and George Creek oilfield, where his dad was employed. He went to elementary school in Whitlash and graduated from NTCHS in Sunburst. He attended college in Havre, and then went on to work many jobs,...
Gary Dean Holm
Dec 3, 2025
Gary Dean Holm (64) also known as "Uncle Gary" to many, was born December 28th 1960 and passed away December 3rd 2025 in Conrad Montana. A man with the biggest heart, and the best jokes. Leaving behind a legacy of love and friendship that will be cherished "4 ever and ever". Gary was full of love, laughter and kindness. He...
Colleen Diane Murphy
Nov 29, 2025
Colleen Diane (Peterson) Murphy, age 79, passed away on November 29, 2025 at her home in Cut Bank, Montana after a brief battle with cancer.
Her service will be held on Monday, December 22 at Whitted Funeral Chapel Cut Bank at 1:00pm with burial in Crown Hill Cemetery, and a reception to follow at the Moose Lodge.
Colleen was born on October...
Charles Ray Harlan Jr.
Nov 22, 2025
Charles Ray Harlan Jr. passed away on November 22, 2025, in Great Falls, MT at the age of 92 after battling lung cancer for nearly two years. He was living at home until the last 11 days of his life. Charles was born on July 28, 1933, in Potlatch, ID. Charles lived a long and active life marked by service,...
Robert Homer White
Nov 19, 2025
Robert Homer White, age 97, of Devon, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2025, at the Shelby Heritage Center.
Robert Homer “Bob” White was born on January 14, 1928, in Shelby, Montana, to John Homer and Laura Claire (Stalcup) White. He grew up on the family homestead in Devon alongside his siblings Sam, Bill, Mina, Jean, Eileen, and Marian. Bob attended...
Genevieve "Jenny" Jackson
Nov 8, 2025
Genevieve "Jenny" Jackson went home to her Lord on November 8, 2025, in Choteau, Montana. She was just short of her 90th Birthday. Jenny was born December 11, 1935 in Waterford, VA to Paul and Nellie (Leith) Baker.
Jenny was raised on a dairy farm in Virginia. After high school she traveled to Washington DC to work for the CIA decoding messages...
Michael and JoAnn (Christman) Sherrard
Nov 5, 2025
Michael Allen Sherrard was welcomed into the world on October 26 th , 1948, JoAnn
on September 5, 1947. They were united in marriage on September 20 th , 1975. This
strong fifty yearlong marriage was filled with love and laughter, tears and tribulations,
parenthood and partnership. Through five decades of love, they only knew separation
for only a few brief weeks.
If you were...
Carl Dean Anderson Jr.
Nov 5, 2025
Carl Anderson age 55 passed away from cancer November 5, 2025.
He was born in Flint, Michigan on May 6, 1970,
Carl was a loving husband, Dad and Grandpa. He loved his family with his whole heart.
He was a hard worker and a master at " MacGyvering " things to together. He loved to hunt and spend time with his family. Carl...
Marie Palmer
Nov 5, 2025
Marie (Whitford) Palmer, born on October 6, 1936 in Browning, Montana passed away peacefully at the Northern Pines Rehab and Nursing home in Cut Bank, Montana on November 5, 2025.
Marie was born and raised in Browning Montana and a long- time resident of Cut Bank, Montana.
Marie was very active in the St. Margaret's Parish in Cut Bank, and she thoroughly...
Martin Marceau St.
Nov 5, 2025
Martin Marceau Sr. "Hotdog", passed on Wednesday, November 5, 2025.
A wake at Glacier Home Funeral Center will begin Monday, November 10, at 3pm. Services will be Wednesday, November 12 at 11:00am at the Glacier Home Funeral Center.
Taylor Combs
Nov 4, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the tragic passing of Taylor Austin Combs in a vehicle accident. He left this world far too soon at the age of 28. Taylor was known for his big hugs, caring heart, and the unforgettable stories he loved to share. His warmth and kindness touched everyone who knew him, and his presence...
LaVon Floyd Walston
Nov 1, 2025
LaVon Floyd Walston passed away on November 1st, 2025. He was born on January 14, 1934 at his grandparents’ home in Washington, Utah. He moved with his family to Conrad, Montana when he was a young boy. They moved to the current family farm on Thanksgiving Day in 1940. He attended school in Conrad, graduating from Conrad High School in...


