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Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Chester, Shelby, Cut Bank, Conrad, MT & Surrounding Areas
James Seymour
Mar 27, 2025
James “Jim” Seymour, a devoted husband, loving father, and hardworking member of the Cut Bank, MT community, passed away peacefully at the age of 84 on March 27, 2025. Born on June 21, 1940, Jim lived a full and meaningful life, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and resilience.
Jim married Lorraine Kline on April 30, 1960. Together for 48...
Harold Olson
Mar 25, 2025
Harold Olson lived a life defined by love, dedication, and service. More than a husband, father, grandfather, and leader, he was the heartbeat of his family and community, leaving behind a legacy that will be cherished for generations.
Born on February 18, 1936, on a homestead north of Turner, Montana, he was the beloved son of Maurice and Fanny Olson. Growing...
Barbara Marie Han
Mar 18, 2025
Barbara Marie (Jacobsen) Han passed away unexpectedly on March 18, 2025, at the age of 77.
Born on June 1, 1947, Barb grew up on the family farm in Davenport, Washington and went to college at Washington State University where she studied elementary education. During her undergraduate studies, she met and married Allen Han, who was in veterinary school.
Barb and Al...
Lanita Agnes Elpel Flesch Tomsheck
Mar 18, 2025
We thought we had a bit more time with our dear mother, at least until her 100th birthday in May, but Jesus called her home on March 18, 2025, at the age of 99 years, 10 months.
Agnes was a beautiful, generous, awesome, amazing lady. Many times, over the years, we have heard people say, “You have an amazing mother.” She...
Buster Harrison
Mar 18, 2025
Buster A. Harrison, 74, passed away on March 18, 2025, in Cut Bank, Montana. He was born on May 11, 1950, in Billings, Montana, to Ruel and Irene Harrison.
Buster grew up in Cut Bank, where he attended school before proudly serving his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Upon returning home, he met the love of...
K.C. Sikes
Mar 16, 2025
K.C. Sikes, 69, of Cut Bank, passed on Sunday, March 16, 2025.
No services are planned at this time.
Joyce Lee Wallinder
Mar 14, 2025
Joyce Lee Wallinder passed on March 14, 2025.
Joyce was born to Stew & Betty Wallinder on April 1st 1943. She graduated from North Toole High and went on to college for one year. Joyce went to work for the forest service as a lookout tower for two years. Joyce then came home and went to work for Moberly’s, then Fed...
David Jerome Wollan
Mar 12, 2025
David Jerome Wollan passed away peacefully on March 12, 2025 surrounded by his family and friends.
A graveside service is planned at a later date.
David was born on February 7, 1944 in Vancouver, Washington to Lynn & Mildred Wollan. He graduated from Watford City North Dakota High School and then attended Dickinson North Dakota State College where he majored in engineering.
David...
Barbara Jean Keller
Mar 9, 2025
Barbara Jean "Helen" Keller of Conrad, passed away at 90 yrs of age on March 9th,2025.
Barb was born on October 14th 1934 the youngest of three and only girl born to Ray Allen Long and Mathilda (Moore) Long in Wheaton IL. Barb moved to Conrad with her mom, dad, and brother, Richard, July of 1937. Barb Graduated from Conrad High...
Arlene J. Higgins
Mar 8, 2025
Arlene Joy Higgins passed on Saturday, March 8, 2025.
No services at this time.
Donna Elaine Fugle
Mar 7, 2025
We have said “the long goodbye”.
Donna Elaine (Aschim) Fugle passed away peacefully on March 7th, 2025 surrounded by her children at Peace Hospice House in Great Falls, Montana.
Donna was born on August 25, 1939 to Lester and Dorothy Aschim of Sunburst, Montana. She spent her childhood there, graduating from North Toole County High School in 1957. Her lifelong love of...
Michael Gerald Fenger
Feb 28, 2025
Michael Gerald Fenger of Hardin, Montana, passed away on February 28, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Michael was born in Chester, Montana, on March 1, 1967, to Gerald (Jerry) and Janet (Cockrell Fenger) Henry. He attended Sunday School and Luther League at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Chester. He was confirmed and remained a lifelong member. He graduated from...
Rose Campbell
Feb 25, 2025
Rose Mary (Cushing) Campbell passed away on February 25, 2025 in Chester, at the age of 89,
surrounded by her family. Rose was born on June 19, 1935 in Chester to Ray and Elizabeth (Muir)
Cushing. Chester has always been home to Rose and she loved being near the Sweet Grass Hills.
Rose graduated from Chester High School in 1954 and attended Kinman...
Ivan Albert Collins
Feb 24, 2025
Ivan Albert Collins was born to Ivan Collins, Sr. and Vivian Wood Collins on May 31, 1940, in Anaconda, Montana. He and his siblings were raised in Eureka, Montana, where Ivan attended school. Ivan was an avid swimmer and diver, having won several medals and ribbons for competition diving. At the age of 16, Ivan enlisted in and completed training...
Sandra Hayes
Feb 21, 2025
Sandra “Sandy” (Holm) Hayes, 88, of Cut Bank, Montana, passed away peacefully on
Friday February 21, 2025, rejoining and rejoicing with her husband Jim in Heaven.
Visitation will be held at St. Margaret Catholic Church on Thursday February 27, 2025 at
5 P.M, with a vigil service to follow at 7 P.M. The funeral service will also be at St.
Margaret Catholic Church in...
Paul Francis Kingston
Feb 8, 2025
Paul Francis Kingston, 88, of Browning, passed away on February 8, 2025 from natural causes.
Funeral Mass will be held at 10am on Friday, February 14th, at Little Flower Parish. Rosary and Vigil will be held at 7pm at Little Flower Parish. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Asper Funeral Homes.
Paul was born in Butte, Montana on February 6, 1937 to...
Rod S. Snyder
Feb 7, 2025
Roderick S. Snyder, 77, of Missoula, Montana, passed away on February 7, 2025. He was born on November 18, 1947, to Stanley and MaryBeth Snyder in Havre, Montana.
Rod was raised in Havre, where he attended local schools. During his youth, he spent summers working as a lifeguard at the Havre pool and on his cousin’s ranch. A talented drummer, Rod...
Vernon Anderson
Feb 6, 2025
Vern Anderson, a dedicated law enforcement officer, loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, brother, friend, and proud member of the Toole County community passed away on February 6, 2025, at the age of 91.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, February 19 at 11:00 am at Asper Funeral Home in Shelby with a reception to follow at the...
Edgardo Luis Gierbolini
Feb 5, 2025
Edgardo Luis Gierbolini “G”, 69 years of age, of Cut Bank Montana, passed away on Feb. 5th,2025 peacefully in his home.
The funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, February 15th ,2025 at Whitted Funeral Chapel 130 6th Ave SE, Cut Bank, Mt 59427. Visitation will begin at 1:00 pm. Burial with military honors will follow the service at...
Myrtle Agnes Meyer
Feb 1, 2025
Myrtle Agnes Meyer, 98, passed away peacefully on the morning of February 1, 2025.
Funeral services will be held Friday, February 7, at 2:00 pm at St. Luke's Lutheran Church.
Burial to follow in Sweetgrass Cemetery. All are invited to a reception at the Sweetgrass Legion Hall.
Myrtle was born on December 31, 1926 in Dunkirk, MT to Sigurd and Johanna {Meier} Lunda.
Myrtle...