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Local Obituaries for Chester, Shelby, Cut Bank, Conrad, MT & Surrounding Areas
Dwain Leonard Swanson
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...
William R. Woods
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...
Jerry Lee
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...
Donald Benjamin Hofland
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...
Dennis Beasley
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...
Richard Pring
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...
Dean Gustave Ekberg
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,...
Judy Walters
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...
Roger Dale Winter
Nov 3, 2023
Roger Dale Winter, 86, passed on November 3, 2023. He was born on October 18, 1937 in Colfax, WA to Ralph “Mike” and Charlotte Winter. The family moved to Toole County where he was raised and graduated from Sunburst High School in 1956. Right after graduation, Roger enlisted into the US Navy in June 1956 and served most of...
Dale Inabnit
Nov 3, 2023
Dale Inabnit, 94, passed away peacefully on the morning of November 3, 2023. Dale was born July 29, 1929, in Conrad to Lloyd & Grace Inabnit. He attended his schooling and graduated from Conrad High School. Dale married his forever wife, Mary Ann Fowler and together started their family.
Dale and his father owned and operated Quality Milk Plant...
Russell H. Carlsen
Nov 1, 2023
Russell Harry Carlsen, 71, passed away November 1, 2023 from complications associated with Alzheimer's Disease.
Russell was born on October 24, 1952 to Charles and Marion (Sis) Carlsen. He was preceded in death by his parents and his devoted sister, Shirley (Bill) McLouth. Russell is survived by his sister, Sharon (Ken) Raemaeker and his brother, Dewaine (Linda) Carlsen.
Russell served in the...
Dean Jackson
Oct 29, 2023
Dean Jackson, 92, passed away October 29, 2023, in Choteau. Dean was born October 7, 1931, in Miles City, to Norval Dean & Ethel (Stoebe) Jackson.
When Dean was 4 years old, they moved to a ranch in Clyde Park, where his dad raised and sold Registered Hereford cattle. In 1954 he was drafted into the Army. He was...
Bill White
Oct 27, 2023
Bill White, a beloved husband, father, and pillar of the Devon, Montana community, passed away on October 27, 2023, at the age of 94. He was born on July 5, 1929, to Homer and Claire White, and throughout his life, he exhibited an unwavering commitment to his family, his farm, and his community.
Preceding him in death were his...
Michael Lynn Cook
Oct 24, 2023
In Loving Memory of Michael Lynn Cook
Sunburst, Montana - Michael Lynn Cook, our family and friend whose love for the simple pleasures in life brought joy to those around him, passed away on October 24, 2023. Born on January 9, 1993, in Tucson, Arizona. Michael was a down-to-earth soul who touched the hearts of many with his kind...
Cheri R. Jansen
Oct 24, 2023
Cheri Rae (Seifert) Jansen of Shelby, Montana passed away peacefully on October 24, 2023, in Missoula at the age of 72. Cheri was a lifelong resident of Shelby, but had recently been transported to Missoula for medical intervention after a long struggle with pain and a persistent infection following a hip fracture.
She was born in Great Falls on...
Arlene M. Beckedahl
Oct 17, 2023
Arlene Marie (Armstrong) Beckedahl, 85, of Shelby, passed away Tuesday, October 17th. Arlene was born June 12th, 1938 in Minot, North Dakota, to Arlo and Marie (Nelson) Armstrong. The family lived in Mohall ND where they owned and operated a Gambles Store. Arlene attended school in Mohall, graduating in 1956. She met Barry Beckedahl at the Minot State Fair, three...
Jerry A. Buckley
Oct 11, 2023
Jerry Buckley, a well-known farm and ranch auctioneer, died at his home on October 11, 2023.
A Celebration of Life with music from The Blackfeet Warriors and Military Honors from the Sweetgrass American Legion and US Air Force will be held at the Sweetgrass Cemetery on Thursday, October 19 at 11:00 a.m. A luncheon will follow at the American...
Florence Wilmes
Oct 9, 2023
Florence Wilmes passed away Monday, October 9, 2023, in Oregon. She had been living with her youngest daughter Deb for a year and then in May entered a nursing home.
A graveside memorial service will be held 10:00 AM on Monday, October 23 at Highland
Cemetery in Great Falls. Asper Funeral Homes has been entrusted with arrangements.
Florence Rediger...
John William Wood
Oct 8, 2023
John William Wood was born June 21, 1939, in Royalton, Minnesota to Daniel and Mildred Wood. John grew up and worked on the family farm and moved to Montana in 1956 where he worked for Gordan Twedt south of Rudyard. He worked at a hunting camp in the Augusta area during hunting season. After several years, John settled at the...
Jeanne Michelle Taylor
Sep 30, 2023
It’s with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aka Memaw, sister and loving aunt.
Jeanne Michelle Taylor was born to Robert and Elizabeth Olsen on August 27th, 1969 and passed away September 30th, 2023. Born and raised in Shelby, she was a member of the graduating class of 1987.
Jeanne was loving, caring...
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