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Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Chester, Shelby, Cut Bank, Conrad, MT & Surrounding Areas

Judith Anne DeMarco-Marr

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; 3 grandchildren, Matthew, Jakki and Sofia DeMarco.

She is preceded in death by husband, Clay Marr.

Judith worked as an executive assistant most of her life. During retirement in...

Gary Habets

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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...

Arlene Marie Kochel

Arlene Marie Kochel

Oct 27, 2025

Arlene Kochel, devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away surrounded by her family after a short battle with cancer on October 27th, 2025, at the age of 83.

Arlene was born in Anaconda, MT, on November 11, 1941, to parents John and Mary Blaskovich.

After graduating from Anaconda High in 1960, Arlene met her husband Larry while working at Galen Hospital. The...

Donna Rae Syvertson

Donna Rae Syvertson

Oct 25, 2025

Donna Rae Syvertson, 74, passed away on October 25, 2025. Donna was born to Lloyd P. Syvertson and Edith M (Moore) Syvertson on August 17, 1951 in Fort Benton, MT.

Donna graduated from Conrad High School in the Class of 1969. She continued her education at the University of Missoula where she obtained her Bachelor of Art degree in Journalism. Donna...