OBITUARY LISTINGS
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Chester, Shelby, Cut Bank, Conrad, MT & Surrounding Areas
Robert D. Harrison
May 6, 2019
Robert Dennis Harrison was born May 11, 1948 in Havre, Montana. He was the 5th of 6 children born to Norris and Opal (Wolery) Harrison. Robert passed away May 6, 2019 at Sweet Nursing Home in Chinook just 5 days short of his 71st birthday. Robert’s birthday was always a big deal to him and he usually...
Clella Rose Bykonen
May 3, 2019
Clella Rose Bykonen, 71, of Shelby, passed away on May 3, 2019 surrounded by loved ones. Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 10th at the Living Faith Baptist Church in Shelby.
She was born in Shelby on February 18, 1948 to Donald and Alva Marsh. She was raised with her siblings; Sharon, Alfred, Darryl and...
Adeline Rogers
May 1, 2019
Mary Adeline Rogers, age 93, a life-long resident of Toole County, passed away on May 1, 2019 at Peace Hospice in Great Falls.
Adeline was born on August 2, 1925 to Albert H. and Alice (Culleton) Fortman. She had the honor of sharing that birthdate with her twin brother. Adeline was born at home in...

Anna J. Wurz
Apr 26, 2019
Anna J. Wurz, our beloved wife and mother, passed away April 26, 2019 at Horizon Colony with her family by her side after a courageous three- year battle with pancreatic cancer.
Anna was born at Hillside Colony on August 15, 1952 where she lived for 60 years. In 2012 she moved to Horizon Colony near Cut Bank....
Sherman Ekness
Apr 24, 2019
Sherman Ekness (88), a father, grandfather and great grandfather, died Wednesday April 24th, 2019. His wife Marion preceded him in death, January of 2007. A funeral service will be held May 18th at 1:00 PM at the Pondera Valley Lutheran Church, 325 6th Ave SW, Conrad MT to remember his life. Sherman was born to Julia and Idor Ekness...
Clayton H. Riddle
Apr 22, 2019
Clayton Henry Riddle, 77, passed away April 22, 2019.
Clayton was born September 11, 1941 in Havre to Lester and Irene (Eder) Riddle. He was raised in Libby. Clayton enlisted into the US Army and was stationed at Sandy Hook, NJ. He married Shirley Ann Mayer. They had a daughter, Sherri Ann Riddle. They later divorced.
...Richard A. Moench
Apr 22, 2019
Richard Allen Moench was born January 1, 1969 to Patricia “Pat” Moench and Terrence “Terry” Moench.
Richard was very proud to be a son, brother, nephew, and uncle. He was a hard and dedicated worker. He enjoyed family gatherings, fishing, hiking, and making jewelry. He had many talents which were camouflaged by his weakness.
...Jeromy W. Bryant
Apr 22, 2019
Jeromy Wade Bryant, 43, from Shelby, passed away on April 22, 2019.
Remembrance gathering will be held on Monday the 29th, 2019 at Whitted Funeral Home in Shelby between the hours of 4:00 P.M. and 6:00 P.M.
Jeromy was born in Shelby on March 1st, 1976 to Sharon Brown and adopted by Sharon’s...
Mary C. (Bird) Aimback
Apr 20, 2019
Mary Cecile Bird Aimsback peacefully went to be with the lord on April 20, 2019. She was at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Vigil services will be Thursday, April 25, at 7pm at the Heart Butte Community Center. Funeral Mass will be held Friday, April 26, at 2pm at St. Anne Catholic Church....
Lila P. Orcutt
Apr 17, 2019
Lila P. Orcutt, 89, formerly of Pioneer, Ohio and Coventry, Connecticut passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at Glacier Care Center Assisted Living in Cut Bank. She was born on August 26, 1929 in Manchester, Connecticut the second of three daughters born to Fredrick H. and Glenna L. (Woodruff) Miller. Lila grew up on the family poultry...
Donald J. Racine Sr.
Apr 17, 2019
Donald Juan Racine, Sr., 89, of Browning, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2019.
A wake will begin Friday afternoon at the Browning Methodist Church. Rosary services will be Sunday, April 21, at 7:00 PM at the Methodist Church.
Funeral mass will be held Monday, April 22, at 2:00 PM at Little Flower Catholic Church. Burial...
Marty E. Wood
Apr 3, 2019
Martin “Marty” Earl Wood, 51, of Joplin passed away April 3, 2019 in Kalispell from complications of pancreatic cancer.
Memorial services will be held Thursday, April 18, at 2:00 pm at the GT Center(former school gym) in Joplin.
Marty was born August 28, 1967 in Chester to Thomas Sr. and Fern (LaValley) Wood. He was...
Ruth M. Wright
Apr 2, 2019
Ruth M. Wright, 91, left this world to be with her Lord and Savior on April 2, 2019 surrounded by family. Ruth was born to Arthur Reinholz and Linda (Freeman) Reinholz on February 7, 1928 in Sentinel Butte, ND. She graduated from Sentinel Butte High School and went on to attend Billings School of Business for 9...
Steve F. Kramer
Apr 2, 2019
Steven Frederick Kramer, 70, of Lothair, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2019.
Services pending at this time.
Vivian E. Peters
Apr 1, 2019
Vivian Eldora (Spooner) Peters, a devoted farm wife and homemaker, passed away suddenly in her beloved Ledger farm home on April 1, 2019. The daughter of Alphonse & Agnes (Haworth) Spooner, Vivian graduated from Shelby High School in 1946, marrying Lester (Bud) Peters in 1947. They were married for 63 years, raising 4 fortunate children on the farm. Together...
Joyce A. Edwards
Apr 1, 2019
Joyce Ann Edwards, 69, of Shelby, passed away Monday, April 1, 2019.
Joyce was born March 7, 1950 in Savannah, Georgia to James H. and Mary (Busby) Barnard.
Survivors include her daughters, Brandi (Rick) Raulston and Shawne (Nick) Miller; grandchildren, Myles (Taylor) Mokate, J-Ann Raulston, Brady Raulston, Laura Linn, Kyle (Kendra) Linn; and great grandchildren,...
Melvin R. Fugle
Mar 21, 2019
Melvin Ray Fugle, of Cut Bank, passed away March 21, 2019 in Great Falls. He was born September 15, 1934 in Cut Bank, to parents, Donald P. and Eva R. Fugle. His twin brother, Milo Roy, died in infancy. Melvin, along with his siblings, the DeZort cousins and neighbors attended the Meadowbrook School. That shared experience generated...
Roberta M. Harvie-Perkins
Mar 19, 2019
Roberta Mae Harvie-Perkins, 56, of Cut Bank, passed away on Tuesday, March 19th at Northern Rockies Medical Center.
Roberta, born February 14, 1963 to David and Allison Harvie of Cut Bank.
Roberta graduated from Cut Bank High School in 1981. Following graduation, she attended Eastern MT College in Billings and VoTech in Helena...
Neva Mary Running Wolf
Mar 13, 2019
Neva Mary Running Wolf, 79, passed away on March 13th, 2019 at the Glacier Care Center in Cut Bank due to a lengthy illness. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held in the Summer of 2019.
Neva was born in Browning on October 10, 1939; and continued to reside...
Beva L. (Lester) Bingham
Mar 13, 2019
Beva Louise (Lester) Bingham
December 23, 1918 – March 13, 2019
100-year resident of Montana
Beva Louise Bingham, 100, of Shelby, Montana passed away peacefully on March 13, 2019 with her with her loved ones...