OBITUARY LISTINGS

John "Jack" Seidlitz

Aug 3, 2019

John Edward Seidlitz entered into his everlasting life early Saturday morning August 3rd, 2019 at the Chester Medical Center.  He was 88 years old being born December 21, 1930 in Havre MT, the 3rd of 9 children to E.W. (Elle) and Helen (White) Seidlitz.

His entire life was spent in the Chester area serving as Manager of...

Dick King

Aug 2, 2019

Richard Joseph "Dick" King, 94, of Conrad, passed away Friday, August 2, 2019.

No services are planned at this time.

Clara P. (Kalgaard) Skeslien

Jul 31, 2019

Clara Kalgaard Skeslien, 102 passed away July 31, 2019 at Marias Care Center.  She was born May 4 1917 in Conrad to Martin and Anna Kalgaard.

Clara married Carl Edward Skeslien July 31,1936 in Shelby. They raised their family in Dunkirk and Shelby.

Clara was preceded in death by her husband, Carl; Elaine (Dolly) Engles...

Rita A. (McCracken) Jones

Jul 29, 2019

On Monday, July 29th, Rita Anne (McCracken) Jones was called Home to a glorious reunion with her daughter Ruth, grandsons Cody and Casey, mother Genevieve, father Tom, and many other family and friends.

If you knew Rita, you thought you KNEW Rita!  Outspoken like none other – a real black and white, hard-working, salt-of-the-earth type...

Jeannie L. Reishus

Jul 28, 2019

Jeannie Reishus passed away on July 28 2019, from a short-term illness.

A memorial for Jeannie will be held at a later date. The family will let people know when that will be.

She enjoyed spending time with her grandkids. She enjoyed riding horses and her beadwork.

Jeannie is survived by her five...

Bruce H. Taft

Jul 28, 2019

Bruce Howard Taft, 72, a lifelong farmer and resident of Shelby and Devon, passed away on July 28, 2019.

Bruce was born March 10, 1947 in Great Falls to Levi H. and Doris (Wagner) Taft.

He went to college at Montana State University and worked as a surveyor for a time.

Bruce was...

Bob Wenzel

Jul 24, 2019

Robert “Bob” Alan Wenzel, 88, passed away peacefully on the morning of July 24th, 2019.

Bob was born December 4th, 1930 in Conrad to Frank and Ruth Wenzel.  Bob graduated from Valier High School and went on to receive a Vo-Ag degree from Montana State College.

After completing ROTC in college, Bob served...

Evelyn D. Aiken

Jul 23, 2019

Evelyn D. Aiken, 94, passed away July 23, 2019 in Cut Bank.

Visitation will be Sun, August 4, from 5 to 7pm at Whitted Funeral Chapel in Shelby. Funeral service will be Mon, August 5, at 11am at Whitlash Community Church with burial in Whitlash Cemetery. A reception at the Whitlash Hall will follow the...

Mitchell Clark Kelly

Jul 18, 2019

Mitchell “Mitch” Clark Kelly, 62, of Shelby, passed away on July 18, 2019 after a short battle against cancer.

There will be two celebration of life gatherings.  The first being held at 1 pm on August 3, 2019 at Aronow Park in Shelby. The second being held at 11 am on August 18, 2019 at...

Bonnie Mae (Whitt) Aschim

Jul 17, 2019

Bonnie Mae Whitt Aschim of Sunburst, Montana passed away on July 17, 2019 at Marias Medical Center.

The funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on July 26 at the Lutheran Church of Sunburst.  Burial will follow at the Sunburst Cemetery.  Funeral arrangements are being handled by Asper Funeral Homes.

Bonnie was born in...

Larry Dee Francom

Jul 15, 2019

Services are pending for Larry. Full obituary will follow.

Fayedean "Freddie" Tibbitts

Jul 15, 2019

Services will be held at a later date. Freddie's obituary will be available soon.

Arthur E. Westwell

Jul 10, 2019

Arthur Evans Westwell, Jr., 86, of Texas, passed away July 10, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Vigil services will be held Wednesday, July 24, at 7pm at Pondera Funeral Home in Conrad. Funeral mass will be Thursday, July 25, at 11am at St. Michael’s Catholic Church.

Arthur was born in Belchertown, Mass on...

Jules P. Henke Jr.

Jul 7, 2019

Jules Paul Henke Jr., 89 of Ethridge, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2019, surrounded by his family at Northern Rockies Medical Center in Cut Bank. He died due to complications from a massive stroke on June 21.

Memorial service will be held Saturday, July 13, 2019 at 11 a.m. in the Shelby High School Auditorium followed by...

Jerry D. Slezak

Jul 2, 2019

Jerry’s story began November 23, 1942, the oldest child of Dan And Dorothy Slezak.  Jerry was born in Conrad.  His early life began in Valier where his father farmed.  Jerry was soon to be joined by his brothers David & Roger and sister Marla.  They worked the land and toiled diligently to provide for one another.

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Daniel W. Ferris

Jul 1, 2019

Daniel Walter Ferris, 64, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Rudyard. Danny was 10 of 11 children. He was preceded in death by his Mother and Father, Gladys and Fred Ferris; his stepfather, Leon Lemieux; along with 4 siblings, Robert, Joe, Joline, & Helen.

Danny left behind his two sons, Ryan of Alaska and Beau of...

Randy C. Harshbarger

Jun 28, 2019

Randal Curtis Harshbarger, 60, passed away June 28, 2019 in Shelby.

Services will be Saturday, July 13, at 10:00 AM at Whitted Funeral Chapel in Shelby.

Randy was born April 26, 1959 in Brady to Robert and Marilyn Harshbarger.

He graduated from Shelby High School in 1977 and enlisted...

Sheena N. (Kultgen) Hutton

Jun 25, 2019

A golden heart stopped beating, hard-working hands at rest, It broke our hearts to see you go, God only takes the best. They say that memories are golden, Well maybe that is true, But we never wanted memories, We only wanted you. Your life was love and labor, your love for your family true. You did...