OBITUARY LISTINGS

Jim Nelson

Mar 12, 2019

James “Jim” Lennox Nelson, 72, died March 12, 2019 in Las Vegas, NV of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident while riding with friends.

Jim was born in Conrad on June 24, 1946 to Esta (McMillin) Nelson and Lawrence Nelson.  He was raised on the family farm and ranch.  He graduated from Valier High School in 1964. ...

Joe Hovde

Mar 11, 2019

Joseph Eugene Hovde, long time resident of Conrad, died suddenly on March 11, 2019.

Joe was born June 14, 1979.  Joe enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing, and water sports.  He loved to work on vehicles, anything to do with motors. Joe loved his family and friends and they all loved him and will miss him.

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Donita Johnson

Mar 10, 2019

Donita Lee Powers Johnson was born June 16, 1954 to Jim and Darleen Powers in Great Falls, Montana and was a life long resident of Valier. She passed away 3/10/19 after a long battle with cancer.

After graduating high school Donita attended business college in Great Falls. In August, 1974 she married Chuck Redd and...

Jean Reeser

Mar 8, 2019

Mary Jean Reeser, “Jean”, 90, passed away March 8, 2019 in Spokane, WA.

Jean was born December 18, 1928 in Kevin, MT.  She was the youngest daughter of 12 children born to Harold and Myrtle Miller.

She married Howard Reeser on August 20, 1949. They celebrated 56 years of marriage before Howard’s death.

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Jack Rowekamp

Mar 8, 2019

John Herbert “Jack” Rowekamp, 88,passed away Friday, March 8, 2019.

Funeral services will be Thursday, March 14, at 10:00 AM at the Pondera Valley Lutheran Church. Burial with military honors to follow in Hillside Cemetery.

Jack was born in Conrad on April 7, 1930 to Herbert and Lucille Rowekamp.  He attended Conrad High...

LeeAnn Hirst-Racine

Mar 7, 2019

Lee Ann Hirst-Racine, 62, of Browning, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2019 at her home in Helena.

No services are planned at this time.

Margaret (Maloney) Sill

Mar 7, 2019

Margaret E. (Maloney) Sill, 91, of Valier, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2019.

Memorial mass will be held Tuesday, March 19, at 11:00 AM at St. Francis Catholic Church.

Margaret was born August 18, 1927 in Butte to Samuel and Evelane Maloney.  She attended grade school at Alder, MT and freshmen and sophomore years in...

Myra P. Pier

Mar 2, 2019

Myra Phyllis Pier, 86, passed away on March 2, 2019 at Pondera Medical Center Extended Care.

Myra was born in Lewiston, Idaho on February 26, 1933 to Uldean Phillips. She graduated high school in Bozeman.

Myra married James R. Pier on June 15, 1974. Jim passed away on October 6, 2011.

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Alvin "Turk" Cobell

Mar 1, 2019

ALVIN “Turk” JOSEPH COBELL, 74, of Valier, passed away March 1, 2019.

He was born February 22, 1945 in Browning and was an enrolled member of the Blackfeet Nation and Army Veteran.  Alvin had a successful 40+ year career as a hard-working rancher on the Blackfeet Reservation where he raised cattle and alfalfa.  He also...

Ruth W. Hatch

Feb 27, 2019

Ruth W. Hatch, 96, of Cut Bank, passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at the Glacier Care Center

Graveside services at Crown Hill Cemetery will be held at a later date.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Mark.

Cheryl L. Rigby

Feb 27, 2019

Cheryl L. (Stuhlmiller) Rigby, 67, passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at Pondera Medical Center Extended Care from cancer. Cheryl was born to Elmer and Betty (Joubert) Stuhlmiller on May 8, 1951 in Circle, MT. Later her family moved to Harlem where Cheryl graduated from high school in 1969. Cheryl furthered her education in nursing and veterinary sciences. She...

June (Edwards) Pepion

Feb 24, 2019

June Pepion, 85, of Browning, passed away on Sunday, February 24, 2019, in Browning.

A wake will begin Wednesday at the Arbor Building in Browning. Rosary services will be at the Arbor Building on Friday, March 1, at 7:00 pm.

Funeral mass will be Saturday, March 2, at 11:00 AM at Little Flower Catholic Church....

Kenny Fletcher

Feb 23, 2019

Kenny "Coach" Fletcher, 65, went home to be with Christ on Saturday, February 23, 2019. He left this earth with the dignity that was so ingrained in him...just one of the countless qualities and strength of character we all loved about him. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Lori Pocock-Fletcher, Conrad; daughter, Erynn (Tim) Moore of San Antonio, Texas;...

Sandi L. (Sherrard) Schaefer

Feb 23, 2019

Sandra Lynn Schaefer (Sherrard), of Lolo, passed away at Hillside Manor in Missoula from complications of diabetes on Saturday, February 23, 2019.  She was surrounded by her husband, children, daughter-in-law and two of her grandchildren.

Sandi was born July 29,1949 in Conrad to John H Sherrard, Jr. and Iva (Mondy) Sherrard.  She grew up on the family...

Charles David Lomax

Feb 23, 2019

Charles David Lomax, age 86, passed away on February 23, 2019, at 5:35 pm in his home in Apple Valley, California surrounded by his loved ones.

Chuck was born on September 26, 1932, in Portland, Oregon during the Great Depression. He developed a strong work ethic at a young age by selling household wares door to door...

Jerry R. Walston

Feb 20, 2019

Jerry R. Walston, 82, passed away on Wednesday, February 20, 2019.

Jerry was born February 7, 1937 in Conrad to Floyd R. and Thora Walston.  He attended school in Conrad and graduated from Conrad High School. Jerry attended BYU in Provo, UT for 2 years.  Jerry married Sharon Fay Jensen on December 29, 1957.  He worked on...

Kathy (Ellis) Van Horn

Feb 18, 2019

Kathleen "Kathy" Ellis Van Horn passed away peacefully on February 18, 2019, with her family by her side in Reno, Nevada.

Kathy is survived by her husband, Victor Van Horn of Reno, her children, Victor Jr Van Horn (Beth) of Reno, Justin Van Horn (Talli) of Great Falls, Montana, Christine Van Horn (partner Kevin Barnes) of Reno,...

Sandy Bucher

Feb 15, 2019

Sandra “Sandy” Fay Bucher, 66, of Conrad, passed away on February 15, 2019, at Benefis Peace Hospice, after her courageous battle of pancreatic cancer, with her two loving sons by her side.

Sandy was born on March 6​, 1952 in Shelby, the youngest of nine children, to Jess and Ethel Maxwell. She was raised in...

Ken Gagnon

Feb 12, 2019

Kenneth “Ken” Gagnon, 70, of Chester passed away on February 12, 2019 of natural causes.

The funeral service will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Chester at 1pm on Sunday, February 17.  Interment of ashes will take place at a later date.  Reception to follow service at the Church Hall.  Funeral arrangements are being handled...

Hank E. Smith

Feb 10, 2019

Henry (Hank) E. Smith died Sunday February 10th, 2019 at his home in Kent WA, after a long fight with colon cancer. Hank was born August 12th, 1962.  He was raised in Shelby where he took several years of piano lessons and played drums in high school.   Hank received his GED in 1980 and then joined the Army on...