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Local Obituaries for Chester, Shelby, Cut Bank, Conrad, MT & Surrounding Areas
James Moran
May 3, 2026
James ‘Jim’ Moran passed away Sunday, May 3, 2026. His wife, Mardie and friends Gary and Janet were at his side. He was born in Browning, Mont. to John and Delevene Moran on March 6, 1945.
He had a great love for his family, especially his two daughters, Tina and Janeth. He married Mardie in 2013 and acquired three more daughters...
Delores Helena Myers
May 1, 2026
Delores Helena Myers, 83, passed away peacefully on May 1st, 2026, in Great Falls, Montana, following a short hospital stay. She was surrounded by the love of her family.
Born in Sauk Centre, Minnesota to John and Agnes Steinhoff, Delores built a life defined by devotion to family, hard work, and generosity. For 60 years, she shared life's joys and challenges...
Bradly Ray Tomsheck
Apr 28, 2026
Bradly Ray Tomsheck, 67, of Shelby, Montana left us peacefully on the evening of April 28th.
Brad was born on May 18th, 1958 to Ray and Georgia Tomsheck. He graduated Shelby High School in 1976, and went on to attend MSU Northern, where he furthered his education. Following school, Brad worked in the Bakken oil fields near Williston, North Dakota, welding...
Mildred Elaine Denter
Apr 20, 2026
Mildred Elaine Denter, the youngest of eleven children, was born to Ruth and Thorvald Dahlen, of Haliday, North Dakota, on March 31, 1947. By the time she was 13 years old, Millie had lost both of her parents and would later move to Great Falls with her oldest sister and several of the younger siblings. She graduated from Great Falls...
Marsha Lee Harding
Apr 19, 2026
In honor of Marsha Lee Harding, we are informing her neighbors, friends, and family of her sudden passing. Marsha was at the early age of 71 when she reunited with her husband, George Harding.
Marsha was born on June 22, 1954 and passed on April 19, 2026. Marsha was ready to meet her Lord and Savior. Marsha is the daughter of...
Reta Joy Stokes
Apr 15, 2026
Reta Joy (Harwood) Stokes, 92, passed on April 15, 2026 at Logan Health Conrad.
Reta was born September 21, 1933 and lived all her life in the Valier/Conrad area. She and her husband, Dan, along with son, Danny (Cindy) owned the Keg Family Restaurant for many years.
Reta loved flowers, birds, playing pitch, music, and playing the piano beautifully. She enjoyed sewing...
Carol Lesiak
Apr 10, 2026
Carol Vivian Lesiak (Brisbin) passed away peacefully on 10th April 2026 at the Logan Health Assisted Living facility in Chester.
Carol was born in Helena on December 24, 1939 to “Bud” (Walter) & Vivian Brisbin. Carol was the eldest daughter of 4 children born to Bud & Vivian Brisbin, siblings Donna Hixon(D), Linda Kelly(D) & Mike (Michael) Brisbin. The Brisbin family...
James Edward Sheble
Apr 10, 2026
With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a life well lived, we share that Valier farmer Jim Sheble, 85, passed away April 10 at the Logan Health Assisted Living in Shelby, Mont.
The memorial service to celebrate Jim’s life will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 2, at the Valier United Methodist Church.
Jim was born Nov. 25, 1940, to Jim and...
Dawne Lee Stokes
Apr 10, 2026
Dawne Lee Stokes, age 75, passed peacefully with her family by her side on April 10th, 2026. She was born on April 3, 1951 to Richard (Dick) and Marilyn Eckstein of Conrad. She attended Conrad Public Schools and graduated from Conrad High School in 1969. Dawne’s childhood was ideal; riding horseback, swimming, helping at her Dad’s station ‘Dick’s Conoco’, and...
Erling Grubb
Apr 3, 2026
William Erling Grubb, 89, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2026, following a season of declining health.
Erling was born on August 31, 1936, in Powers Lake, North Dakota, to William “Bill” and Clara (Ek) Grubb. As the eldest of their children, he spent his early years in Conrad, Montana, where his family relocated during his childhood. He graduated from Conrad...
Beatrice Lunda
Apr 1, 2026
Beatrice “Bea” Rose Lunda, 82, of Conrad, Montana passed away on April 1st, 2026. Bea was born on March 11, 1944, in Lewistown, Montana to Elizabeth and Hedley Arthur. She grew up on the family farm in Winifred where she developed a lifelong love for horses. She graduated from Winifred High School in 1962. Bea traveled the state with her...
Kenneth Ray Christenot
Mar 30, 2026
Kenneth Ray Christenot, 83, of Chester, passed on March 30, 2026, surrounded by love and family.
Ken was born on February 11, 1943, in Cut Bank, MT, to Harley and Helen Christenot. He grew up in a close-knit Montana family alongside his brothers, George, Kelly, and Gale, and his sisters, Gwen and Ella. After graduating high school, Ken proudly joined the...
Willie Wilson
Mar 30, 2026
Walter “Willie” Wilson, 75, of Sunburst, passed on March 30, 2026.
Willie was a proud member of the Sunburst community and enjoyed helping the community out. He was an Air Force veteran belonging to both the local VFW. Willie loved his hobbies of being a umpire, ref, and coach. He was part of the US Customs and Border Patrol for many...
Daryle Swanson
Mar 28, 2026
Daryle E. Swanson, age 84, of Valier, passed away March 28, 2026.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 13, at the United Methodist Church in Valier at 3:00 PM.
A Celebration of Life Supper will follow at the Valier Pavilion at 5:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donation can be made in Daryle’s name to the charity of the...
Alice Irene Green
Mar 26, 2026
Alice Nicholson Green passed March 26, 2026. She was born June 8, 1946 in Birch Tree, MO. At 4 years old her family moved to Harlem, MT. Alice attended Harlem schools for 12 years and graduated in 1964. That fall she attended dental school in Minneapolis, MN.
On April 29, 1965, Alice married Paul Green and they went on to live...
Jeanette Ruth Jochim
Mar 25, 2026
Jeanette McAlpine Jochim was born on March 6, 1944, to Arthur and Ruth Matson.
She was raised in Shelby, Montana, where she graduated from Shelby High School. Soon after, she married Alex McAlpine, and together they welcomed two sons, Jay and James. Jeanette lived a life centered around family, hard work, and community. She was actively involved on the farm, raised...
Lloyd David Wentworth
Mar 23, 2026
Lloyd "Whimpy" David Wentworth, a man known for his radiant smile, infectious laugh, and legendary collection of "Whimpy-isms," passed away peacefully in his Shelby, Montana home on March 23, 2026, just one week shy of his 86th birthday.
Born in Valier, Montana, on March 30, 1940, to Connie and William Wentworth, Whimpy grew up alongside his siblings, Don, Bobby, and Gayle....
Ralph Gillespie
Mar 23, 2026
Ralph Edward Gillespie, 73, of Shelby, MT, died unexpectedly on March 23rd, 2026. He was born November 16th, 1952, to Richard and Helen (Sewald) Gillespie in Kalispell, MT. They later moved to the family farmhouse Northeast of Kevin.
After attending Mountain View Elementary in a one room school house, Ralph graduated from North Toole County High School in Sunburst in 1971....
Patsy Ann Audet
Mar 23, 2026
Patsy Ann Audet was born January 18, 1945 to John and Eula Hopper in Ennis, MT. She graduated from Twin Bridges in 1963 and married Bill Edmisten in 1965. They had two daughters, Nancy and Rhonda. They later divorced.
Patsy married Dave Audet in 1981. They made their home in Cut Bank. She worked many jobs and worked for the US...
Richard S. Maier
Mar 22, 2026
Richard “Dick” Stanley Maier, 80, of Conrad, Montana, passed away on March 22, 2026.
Richard was born on April 11, 1945, in Wichita, Kansas, to Stanley and Mary Maier. He spent his early years in Butte, America, where he developed a lifelong love for the outdoors, adventure, and storytelling.
Richard spent 32 years teaching middle school English and Montana History at Conrad...
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