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Erma L. Bledsoe
Apr 11, 2025
Erma Lucille "Erma Lou" Bledsoe, 70, of Chester, Montana, passed away on April 11, 2025, surrounded by her children. Erma Lou was born in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania on May 18, 1954, to Robert and Marjorie “Marge” (née Williams) Oswald. She was baptized in June 1954 at the Grace Reformed Church in Harmony, Pennsylvania. Erma was the third of four children....
Shirley Ann Furr
Apr 11, 2025
Shirley Ann (Fujimoto) Furr passed away peacefully on Friday evening, April 11, 2025, at her home, with family at her side. She was born on July 17, 1958, in Cut Bank, Montana — the daughter of George and Kathryn Fujimoto. Shirley grew up in Shelby and graduated from Shelby High School in 1976. During her high school years, she proudly...
Curtis James Conant
Apr 11, 2025
Curtis James Conant, 25, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025. He was born on November 18, 1999, in Shelby, Montana, to Cory Conant and Jill Conant.
A proud graduate of Shelby High School, Class of 2018, Curtis went on to earn his Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Montana Tech in 2021. After college, he moved to Missoula and...
Sharon Woods
Apr 7, 2025
Sharon Y. Woods, aged 89, a beloved music teacher and farmwife, passed away on
April 7, 2025.
A memorial service to celebrate Sharon’s life will be held on April 26 at 1:00 PM at the
Chester United Methodist Church (510 Monroe Avenue, Chester, MT), followed by a
reception in the fellowship hall. Friends and family are invited to attend and pay their
respects. Sharon will...
Theodore Suta
Apr 7, 2025
Theodore Peter Suta was born at the family farm on October 16, 1932. He was the first-born child of Peter and Hannah (Lozing) Suta. He was followed quite quickly with three other siblings, Henry (Carolyn), Ben (Marge), and Violet Moran. With a nine-year break, they had Dian (Jess) Patrick and Rudy (Sherry). Being raised on the farm 15 miles west...
Russell Lewis Johnson
Apr 7, 2025
Russell Johnson, 95, a farmer, died Tuesday at Northern Pines nursing home with family by his side.
His memorial service is 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, followed by a reception at the church. Private burial will take place in Crown Hill Cemetery. Whitted Funeral Chapel of Cut Bank is in charge of arrangements.
Survivors include daughter Nancy (Jerry) Woerdehoff...
Lori Pocock Fletcher
Apr 6, 2025
Born in Winder, Georgia on September 1st 1957, the 2nd of 4 children, Lori became care giver and protector of her younger brothers, Monte and Todd, born 2 and 5 years later. Meanwhile, her older brother Kim, born 3 years earlier would prove to serve as a typical big brother for the next several decades.
In 1965 their parents, Mel and...
Lois Rosellen Harden
Apr 5, 2025
Lois Rosellen Rasmussen was born on September 20, 1929, on a farm near Gentiana, Montana. She passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 5, 2025, at the age of 95.
Lois was preceded in death by her loving parents, Lars and Florence (Stahn) Rasmussen; her brothers Clifford, Raymond, Barnard (Ken), and Lowell; and her sister Carol & husband Clifford Harden
She...
JoAnn Stenerson
Apr 3, 2025
JoAnn Eileen Stenerson, age 84, of Conrad, Montana, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Thursday, April 3, 2025.
JoAnn was born on February 25, 1941, to Ervin and Ethell (Schwend) Ellis in Hardin, Montana. She attended grade school in St. Xavier, Montana, and graduated from Hardin High School with the Class of 1959. Following high school, she...
Robert Hermance
Mar 29, 2025
Robert "Bob" Hermance, 67, passed on March 29, 2025
Bob was born in Ronan, MT on July 2, 1957 to Arthur G. Hermance and Pauline D. DeWitt Hermance. He joined brothers John and Mike. When he was 3, the family moved to a farm 5 miles northeast of Kevin. Bob grew up helping his dad farm. In high school he worked...
Jeanette Brown
Mar 29, 2025
Jeanette Tomsheck Brown, 98, of Whitlash and Shelby passed on March 29, 2025. Her funeral will be held at 1 pm on Sunday June 8 at the Whitlash Community Presbyterian Church with burial to follow at the Whitlash Cemetery.
Jeanette was born December 7, 1926 in Oregon to Anton and Etta Tomsheck. Jeanette and her three brothers, Robert, Arthur, and Raymond, were...
Debra Dawn Heimbigner
Mar 28, 2025
Debra Dawn Jacobson Heimbigner, age 58, passed away on March 28th, 2025, after a courageous fight against breast cancer. Deb was born on November 17, 1966 in Malta, Montana to Clarence and Shirley Jacobson. She grew up on a ranch in south Wagner, Montana, along with her sisters, Roxane and Linda. All three sisters were active in helping their father...
Dennis Paulson
Mar 27, 2025
Dennis Keith Paulson, 71, formerly of Seattle, Wash., passed away on March 27, 2025, in Shelby. Dennis passed away after a long battle with Lewy Body dementia and Parkinson's disease.
He was born in Scobey, Mont. on December 10, 1953, to the late Morris and Francis Paulson.
He is also survived by his two sons, Tyler Paulson and Ben Paulson; as well...
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...
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