OBITUARY LISTINGS

Jun 22, 2019

Glenn Patrick Kipp, 50, of Browning, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2019.

A wake will begin at Glacier Home Center on Tuesday afternoon. Rosary services will be Wednesday, June 26, at 7pm at the center.

Funeral mass will be Thursday, June 27, at 2pm at Little Flower Catholic Church.

Burial to follow in...

Jun 22, 2019

William “Bill” Garland Kropp, 77, passed away June 22nd, 2019 surrounded by his family.

Memorial Service will be held June 30th, 2019 at 2:00 PM at Cut Bank First Presbyterian Church. Burial will follow the service in Crown Hill Cemetery. Potluck at church to follow graveside service.

Bill was born in Deer Lodge...

Jun 16, 2019

Carla Katia Chrisman, age 71, died Sunday morning, June 16th after a brave battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). Carla was born January 14, 1948 in Great Falls. She graduated from Great Falls High in 1966 where she was instrumental in paving the way for female athletics. She married Jerry Chrisman later that year and was married...

Jun 16, 2019

Doris (Snooks) Welsh, 93, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2019 at Glacier Care Center in Cut Bank.

Graveside Services will be held Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at Highland Cemetery in Havre. Luncheon will be served following at the Hi Way Bar in Hingham, Montana.

Doris was born in Joplin, Montana on September...

Jun 12, 2019

Wanda Jean (Humrich) Shanks, age 56, died on June 12th, 2019 from a long battle of Cancer at the Glacier Care Center in Cut Bank, Montana.

Wanda was born on November 14th, 1962 in San Mateo, California to Max and Anna (Jacobs) Humrich. She met the love of her life Curtis Shanks, and married him on July...

Jun 11, 2019

Mary Ann (Skeslien) Welker, 73 passed away June 11, 2019 at Marias Medical Center after a long battle with COPD. She was born June 22, 1945 in Conrad to Carl and Clara Skeslien.

Mary graduated from Shelby High School class of 1963.  Mary was very proud of being part of the Spinning Marvels (roller skating...

Jun 9, 2019

Stuart Harold “Stu” Smith passed away Sunday, June 9, 2019.

Memorial services will be Friday, June 14, at 11:00 AM at New Beginnings Lutheran Church. A reception will follow service at the church.

Stu was born August 5, 1948 to Morris and Esther (Golberg) Smith.  In his younger years he participated in 4-H Clubs and...

Jun 7, 2019

Lawrence Walter Boettcher died peacefully as he napped on Friday, June 7, 2019. A Vigil Service will be Friday, June 14, at 7:00 p.m. at Asper Funeral Home, Conrad. The Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday at St. Michael’s Church in Conrad. A luncheon will follow at the Conrad Moose Club. Larry will be privately inurned...

Jun 2, 2019

Terrence G. O’Brien “Terry”, 85 passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2019 at the Glacier Care Center.  Per Terry’s wishes no services are planned.

Terry was born on June 29, 1933 in Cut Bank, Montana to Dennis K. O’Brien and Helen “Baird” O’Brien.  Terry attended grade school in Cut Bank and graduated from North Toole...

Jun 1, 2019

Curtis Leroy Shanks, 57, of Cut Bank, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2019 at the Glacier Care Center.

Curtis was born June 4, 1961 in Cut Bank to Roy and Gloria (Luchi) Shanks. The family moved to California and he was raised Fremont, CA. While in California he loved to ride his Harley but sold before moving...

Jun 1, 2019

On June 1, 2019 Ralph John Lindberg, “Flying Eagle”, with his loving wife of 48 years and children present, peacefully went to be with the Lord.  Ralph was born on March 3, 1947 in Billings.  His parents were Arnold and Marie Lindberg of Conrad; brothers, Paul Lindberg of Conrad and Hawk Lindberg of Great Falls.  Ralph graduated from Conrad...

May 30, 2019

Cleo Darlene (Aakre) Everhard, 78, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2019 at Pondera Medical Center.

Memorial services will be Friday, June 7, at 1:00PM at Pondera Valley Lutheran Church.

Cleo was born August 6, 1940 to Henry and Lois Aakre in Conrad.  She married Robert Scott right out of high school.  They made their home...

May 28, 2019

Mavis Kay Hemminger, “Kay”, 78, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2019, in Havre.

Visitation will be Wednesday, June 5, from 5 to 7pm at Rockman Funeral Home.  Funeral services will be Thursday, June 6, at 10AM at the Chester Assembly of God Church.

Kay was born March 17, 1941 in Devil’s Lake, ND, one of...

May 27, 2019

Dina Philipps, 91, passed peacefully Monday the 27th of May, 2019.   Her husband, Elmer, and family were at her side. Dina was born Bernadina Johanna Oosterwyk in August of 1927. She was the only child of Bernardus and Johanna Oosterwyke who immigrated from holland to farm in Montana. Dina was raised near Dupuyer and attended High school in Valier...

May 24, 2019

Alvina Elaine “Viney” Brown, 93, passed away on May 24, 2019 at the Glacier Care Center in Cut Bank. A graveside service will be held Saturday, June 1, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Crown Hill Cemetery in Cut Bank with Pastor Ron Hamm officiating. Arrangements by Asper Funeral Home. A lunch reception will follow at Cut Bank Prairie Peace...

May 21, 2019

Barbara Ann Wagner Fitzpatrick (Barb), 89, of Shelby, Montana passed away on May 21st, 2019.

The funeral service will be held Wednesday, May 29th, at 1 PM at St. Francis Catholic Church in Valier. Burial will follow the service at Lakeview Cemetery along with a reception at the church.  Funeral arrangements are being handled by Asper Funeral...

May 19, 2019

Arley Lincoln Jolliffe, 92, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2019 in Great Falls. He was a twin, and the last of 11 children born to James and Nora Jolliffe in St. John, North Dakota on February 13, 1927. He attended school in Rolla through eighth grade. Arley was inducted into the Army on July 18, 1945...

May 14, 2019

Norman Roy Fugle, 82, of Cut Bank, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 14, 2019, at his home with his family by his side.  Norman was born on January 29, 1937 in Cut Bank to Donald and Eva (DeZort) Fugle.  He grew up on the family farm North of Cut Bank which brought him to love the farm life.  Norman...

May 14, 2019

Wally Larson, 87, passed away peacefully on the morning of May 14th, 2019.

Wally was born July 23, 1931 in Bismarck, ND, to Clarion and Beth Larson.  Wally graduated from Bismarck High School and attended Bismarck Jr College briefly before attending Minot State University where he received a degree in Music Education.  His graduate studies were completed...

May 10, 2019

Ruth Marie Meech, 73, of Shelby, passed away surrounded by her family on May 10, 2019 at Benefis Hospital in Great Falls due to complications from an illness.

Ruth was born on May 28, 1945 in Cardston, AB, Canada, as the middle of seven children to Samuel and Margaret Stewart. Her family settled in the early 50’s...