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Recent Obituaries

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

Gregory Allen Neer

Gregory Allen Neer

Sep 8, 2022

Gregory Allen Neer, 50, passed on September 8, 2022.

Services will be held Thursday, September 22, at 3pm at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Chester.

Greg was born December 18, 1971 in Great Falls to Gary and Sally Mummey Neer. He attended school in Great Falls....

Rodlyn Bartleson

Rodlyn Bartleson

Sep 6, 2022

Rod Bartleson of Cut Bank, 83, passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 6th 2022. He is survived by his longtime companion, Jeannie Schroedel; son, Neal Bartleson (April); daughter, Colleen Billman (Dennis); his brother, Warner (Sara) Bartleson; and grandchildren, Austin Bartleson, Madeline Bartleson, Ashley Billman and Whitney Billman. Rod is preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Mardean...

Everett James Holm

Everett James Holm

Sep 4, 2022

Everett Holm passed away on September 4, 2022, just short of his 57th birthday.  He was born in Denver, CO, graduated from Sparks High School and the University of Nevada, Reno.

He was a proud member of BSA joining as a Cub Scout at age 8, earning his Eagle in 1980 and was active...

Alberta Mae (Dierkens)  Langel

Alberta Mae (Dierkens) Langel

Sep 2, 2022

Alberta Langel joined her heavenly family Friday, September 2, 2022.

She was born Sunday, September 29, 1940, to Albert and Madeline (Romine) Dierkens in Kansas City, Missouri.

Being raised in the Belgian (East Bottoms) community was a joy and many life-long friendships made. Alberta graduated in 1957 from Cardinal Glennon...

Walter Thornton

Walter Thornton

Sep 1, 2022

Walter “Walt” Thornton left this world on September 1, 2022 at the Shelby Logan Heathcare Assisted Living to join his beloved wife, Mary Lou, beside their Lord and Savior.

Walt was born April 29, 1930 in Lethbridge, AB to James and Jane “Dolly” Thornton. He spent his growing up years around Cut Bank and...

Steve Brown

Steve Brown

Sep 1, 2022

Stephen R. Brown, lifelong Chester area farmer, died of natural causes on September 1, 2022.  Steve was born September 3, 1932, in the same house on the farm as where he passed. He was born to Fred and Frances Brown, and joined brother, Max, and sister, Carol.

Steve attended Montana State College (now MSU)...

Carl Wester

Carl Wester

Aug 30, 2022

Carl Leo Wester, 71 years of age from Valier, passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at the Benefis Hospital in Great Falls, surrounded by family, friends and loved ones.

Carl was born to John Wester and Dorothy (Pickering) Wester-Minder on May 26, 1951, in Livingston, Montana. Carl was the oldest of twin boys....

Verlin Carl Salois

Verlin Carl Salois

Aug 28, 2022

Verlin “Burton” Carl Salois was relieved of his pain when he passed on August 28, 2022 at the age of 69. He was born July 26, 1953 in Cut Bank to Jim and Irene Salois, the youngest of nine children and spent most of his life in East Glacier.

Verlin had many...

Beverly Colleen (Martin)  Gage

Beverly Colleen (Martin) Gage

Aug 24, 2022

Beverly Colleen Gage, age 93, of Shelby, passes away at Logan Healthcare Shelby Assisted Living on August 24, 2022.

A graveside service will be 10:00 AM on Monday, August 29 at Mountain View Cemetery in Shelby.

Bev was born to Harry and Katie (McLeod) Martin on November 8, 1928, in...

Michael G. Alford

Michael G. Alford

Aug 20, 2022

Michael Glen Alford, 66, of Shelby, MT, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 20, 2022 at home, surrounded by his family. Mike was a man of conviction and faith. There and back again, he looked forward to continuing his journey with God and the family who preceded him in death.

A viewing will be held...

Margurette Louise Ottum

Margurette Louise Ottum

Aug 17, 2022

Margurette Louise Ottum, 94, just short of 95, passed on Wednesday, August 17, 2022.

Services pending at this time.

Francene Cecilia (Hicks)  Jacobsen

Francene Cecilia (Hicks) Jacobsen

Aug 14, 2022

Francene Cecilia Jacobsen passed on August 14, 2022.

Francene was born on August 04, 1960, to Roland and Jane Hicks, in Oakland, CA. She spent some of her working life as a screen printer, also she was a wonderful cartoon artist, and she was an avid Facebook fan and making friends online. She was previously married and...

Marvin Cox

Marvin Cox

Aug 14, 2022

On August 14, 2022, John Marvin Cox left us for his new address. He was a much-loved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather.

Marvin, as he was known, was born on December 19, 1928, to George and Lela Belle Cox in Lamesa, Texas, where he spent his childhood. He was the second oldest of...

Cleone M. (Gerberding)  Byxbe

Cleone M. (Gerberding) Byxbe

Aug 14, 2022

Cleone Marie (Gerberding) Byxbe, 80, passed on Sunday, August 14, 2022.

Funeral services will be Friday, August 19, at 10:00am at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Chester.

Cleone was born February 14, 1942 in Poplar, MT to Dick and Avis (Bauer) Gerberding. She attended school at Vida, MT...

Loretta Joy Schoendaller

Loretta Joy Schoendaller

Aug 10, 2022

Heaven gained another angel, by the name of Loretta.

Loretta Schoendaller, 86, passed away August 10th, 2022 in Shelby, MT.

Loretta was born July 4th, 1936 in Sunburst, MT to Frank and Myrtle Taft. She was the oldest of four children (Loretta, Verla, Ernie, Art).

Upon graduating high school, Loretta attend Pacific Lutheran...

Curly Reevis

Curly Reevis

Aug 4, 2022

Lloyd Henry "Curly" Reevis, 89, passed on Thursday, August 5, 2022.

A wake will begin Saturday, August 6, at 10am at Old Eagle Shield Center. Rosary services will be Monday, August 8, at 7pm at Old Eagle Shield Center.

Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, August 9, at 2pm at Little Flower Catholic Church.

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Phyllis Rae (Jones)  Rauscher

Phyllis Rae (Jones) Rauscher

Jul 31, 2022

Phyllis Rae Rauscher, 68, ascended to join her heavenly family on Sunday, July 31, 2022.

Graveside service will be held Friday, August 5, at 10:00am at Hillside Cemetery in Conrad. Following the service join the family at the First Presbyterian Church for coffee and cookies

Phyllis was born on a...

Maynard Lee Dean

Maynard Lee Dean

Jul 27, 2022

Maynard Lee Dean, 71, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at The Ivy Rehabilitation Facility in Great Falls.

Maynard was born January 15, 1951, in Shelby, Montana. He was the son of Robert Paul Dean and Gladys Vivian (Maynard) Dean. Maynard married Karla Wiedeman and they had 3 daughters, Amanda, Melissa, and...

Nettie (Beard)  Klette

Nettie (Beard) Klette

Jul 21, 2022

Nettie Klette, 93, passed on Thursday, July 21 at PMC Extended Care surrounded by family.

Nettie was born in Choteau on August 23, 1928 to William E. and Eva (Ratzlaff) Beard. Her very early childhood was spent in Bynum before family moved to Conrad.

She attended school in Conrad and graduated from Conrad High School...

Dorothy Mae (Tucker)  McDermott

Dorothy Mae (Tucker) McDermott

Jul 15, 2022

Dorothy Mae McDermott, age 94, of Kevin, passed away on Friday, July 15, 2022 at Glacier Care Center in Cut Bank.  She was born August 22, 1927 to Edwin and Emma (Gehring) Tucker in Calgary, Alberta.

Graveside service will be 2:00 pm on Wednesday, July 20 at Valley View Cemetery in Shelby.