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Jim Judisch
Jul 19, 2025
James William Judisch, Jr., affectionately known as Jim, passed away suddenly on July 19, 2025, at the age of 64. Born on April 29, 1961, in Conrad, Montana, to Jim Sr. and Barbara Judisch, Jim grew up on the family farm and ranch east of Ledger. From a young age, he thrived in the open fields, learning the ropes of...
Deloris Faye Kimball
Jul 19, 2025
Deloris Faye (Nesler) Kimball, age 85, of Cut Bank, formerly of West Union, West Virginia, went home to be with her Lord on July 19, 2025.
Born on January 28, 1940, in Ridgeway, Illinois, Deloris was the daughter of the late Edgar Fulton Nesler and Francis Davis Nesler.
She was preceded in death by her infant brother, Donald Nesler; her parents, Edgar...
Jennifer Ann DeVries
Jul 21, 2025
Jennifer DeVries passed away July 21, 2025 with family by her side. She was born October 2, 1979 to Ivan and Mabel DeVries and joined her two sisters, Brenda and Carmen. After graduating from Conrad High School, Jennifer took additional classes at MSU-Eastern and their Vo Tech, and at Rocky Mountain College in Billings.
Jennifer loved her family and the farm,...
Virginia Peterson
Jul 16, 2025
Virginia Peterson, 83, passed away July 16, 2025 peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends.
She was born and raised in Anaconda, MT. Virginia met Duane Peterson, and they married in 1963. They made their home in Cut Bank. Virginia worked at the Glacier Hotel for many years, and then as a housekeeper at the Glacier County Medical Center, where...
Joyce Kranzler
Jul 2, 2025
Joy Kranzler, formerly Joyce Evelyn Hacker, was born February 17, 1949, in El Dorado, Kansas to Warren Arthur Hacker and Valeta Evelyn Butler Hacker. Joy’s mother Valeta died in June of 1950 at age 23. Joy graduated from high school in Plentywood, Montana, and continued her education at Dawson Community College in Glendive, Montana and Montana State University, Billings (formerly...
Nicholas M. Anton
Jun 26, 2025
Nicholas M. Anton IV, age 58 of Billings, MT passed away unexpectedly on June
26th, 2025
Nick was born on August 1st, 1966 in Berwyn, Illinois to Nicholas and Diane Anton.
The family moved to Montana in the mid 70’s where Nick attended local schools
graduating from Cut Bank High School in 1985. After graduation Nick worked in
the family body shop until hiring on...
Margaret Pearl VandeSandt
Jun 15, 2025
Margaret Pearl (Wood) VandeSandt, 90, passed away surrounded by family at Logan Health Care Center Chester, on June 15, 2025.
Memorial service to be held on Saturday, July 26 at 11:00 at New Beginnings Church Rudyard, MT, with meal to follow.
She was born September 18, 1934 to Fredericka and Curtis Wood in Havre, MT.
Margaret married the man she would love for...
Mary Ellen Brownell
2025
Mary Ellen Brownell was born prematurely in January of 1922. A shoe box was her bed. Two women in the area shared their breast milk with her. Mary Ellen had one brother and four sisters. The children would sneak making candy when the folks were gone. One time the folks came home early so they hid the candy under the...
Kathie Pearl Ostman
May 22, 2025
Kathie Ostman passed away on May 22, 2025, at the age of 70. Known for her unwavering faith, poetry, and lifelong friendships, Kathie lived a life shaped by conviction, creativity, and connection.
Born to Pauline “Toots” Embody, Kathie was raised in the place she loved most, Conrad Montana. Her childhood was rooted in family, from her neighbors the Sheldon’s, to her...
Glen Nelson
Jul 16, 2025
Glen "Red" Nelson was born on December 3, 1927 to Ivy and Norman Nelson in Shelby, MT. He passed away peacefully on July 16 with his wife and daughter by his side.
Red graduated from Shelby High School in 1946. After graduation, he enlisted in the military. When his service was over, he returned to Shelby and began his 45 year career with Montana Dakota Utilities...
Rosalie T. Manley
Jul 16, 2025
Rosalie Manley, a beloved mother, sister, partner, and friend, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, service, and spirited adventure.
Born to Israel and Sophie Sandon, Rosalie was a proud first-generation Montanan and the youngest of nine siblings. She was raised in the close-knit community of Sunburst, where she graduated from Sunburst High School, laying the foundation for a...
Omi S. Jovanovich
Jul 7, 2025
Omi Jovanovich, 93, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on July 7, 2025.
Memorial services will be held at Conrad Mission Church on July 21 at 3:00 pm with Pastor Josh Nelson and Pastor Peter Wetendorf officiating.
Omi was born in Ottawa, IL to Thore and Myrtle Alsvig on December 23, 1931. She grew up on the family farm...
Shirley Bebich
Jul 3, 2025
Shirley Bebich, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 95. Born on January 22, 1930, in Great Falls, Montana, Shirley was the cherished daughter of Nels and Selma Midboe.
She spent her childhood in Shelby, where she graduated from Shelby High School. It was there that she began forming the foundations of a life defined...
Dennis R. Nelson
Jun 24, 2025
Denny Nelson, 76, of Cut Bank, Montana, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2025, in his hometown. Born on November 10, 1948, to Hazel Clark and Victor Nelson, Denny lived a life defined by service, hard work, and deep devotion to his family.
He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps from 1968 to 1971, including 18 months in Vietnam....
Duke LaRance
Jun 16, 2025
Duke LaRance, 70, passed on Monday, June 16, 2025, in Conrad.
Sing Softly by Duke LaRance
Do not give me a fancy send-off
When I topple over onto the ground,
I do not want any marker
In a place where I cannot be found.
Just tell me good-bye in the mountains
As you look out in awe on the foothills and plains,
Sing softly a song that was...
Kenneth Lee Barker
Jun 15, 2025
Kenneth Lee Barker was born August 28, 1972 in Great Falls, MT to Thomas J. and Anita (Fey) Barker. He enjoyed spending time with his children, Sky, River, Gunnar, and Ezekiel, and was known for his excellent computer skills. He was very passionate about traveling and seeing the world. Kenneth passed on June 15, 2025.
He is preceded in death by...
Rachael Nicole Hitchcock
Jun 15, 2025
Rachael Nicole Hitchcock passed on Sunday, June 15, 2025, in Cut Bank.
Rachael was born in Springfield, Illinois on November 26, 1987 to Kevin and Rebecca Imlay. Rachael was a beacon of light and kindness to all who knew her.
Rachael graduated from Tri-City High School in Buffalo, Illinois in 2006. Rachael began studying early childhood education but life had another calling...
Clinton John Anderson
Jun 13, 2025
Clinton “Clint” John Anderson, age 56 of Cut Bank, passed away Friday June 13, 2025, at Benefits Health Care in Great Falls, MT. after a lengthy battle with cancer.
He was born January 30, 1969, at Cut Bank, to his proud parents, Jeff and Suzanne (King) Anderson.
After graduating from high school 1987, he attended Montana State Northern at Havre for a...
Jo Ann Turner
Jun 10, 2025
With a broken heart, I'm sharing the passing of my mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, auntie, and friend, Jo Ann Monroe Turner, who left us June 10, 2025. She passed peacefully in Cut Bank with her nephew and his wife by her side.
Jo Ann was born to Charles Monroe and Ella Caine Monroe on July,1931 at the Rising Wolf/Johnson ranch...
Frederick F. Kanning
Jun 9, 2025
Fred Kanning, beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and lifelong Montanan, passed away surrounded by family in his home on June 9, 2025, at the age of 82.
Born December 6, 1942, in Plentywood, Montana, Freddy moved with his family to a farm east of Shelby in 1948, where his love of the prairie began. He was driving a tractor as soon...
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