OBITUARY LISTINGS

Virginia A. Toner

Jan 3, 2019

Virginia "Virgie' was born to Joseph and Theresa (Velcheck) Ludwig of Rudyard, the eldest of 11 children.  For her 99 years, 8 months, and 3 days she dedicated her life to her family, first helping raise her 10 siblings and then her own family of 8 children.

Virgie passed away peacefully at Liberty Medical Center...

Bill Boltz

Dec 30, 2018

Kenneth William “Bill” Boltz, 82 of Sunburst, passed away on December 30th 2018 at the Marias Care Center in Shelby. As per Bill’s request, no memorial service is planned and any memorial donations can be made in Bill’s name to the Prairie Oasis Animal Shelter, PO Box 398 Shelby Mt. 59474.

Bill was born in North Dakota...

Denzel "Chico" Brown

Dec 22, 2018

Denzel "Chico" Ray Brown, 67, passed away December 22, 2018 in Billings.

A wake will begin December 25 at the Veteran's Arbor Building on December 25 with Rosary services at the building on Wednesday at 7pm.

Funeral mass will be Thursday, Dec 27, at Little Flower Catholic Church at 11:00 AM.

June Eide

Dec 22, 2018

Letha June (Kinyon) Eide was born June 18, 1917 to Irven and Thressa (Fennel) Kinyon, the 6th of 9 children.  They lived on a farm in the Grandview area until their house burned down. They then moved to a farm in near Galata.  She attended rural schools as well as schools in Galata and Shelby, where she graduated in...

Betty L. Connor

Dec 21, 2018

Betty Lou Shaffer Connor was born in Havre to George and Beatrice (Lunt) Shaffer. She graduated in the class of ‘49 and often recounted memories of those school years and adventures with her many friends.

Betty acquired her work ethic early in life, babysitting and even helping to cook for a large harvest crew while...

Thom L. Robertson

Dec 18, 2018

On Tuesday, December 18, Thom Robertson, loving father and son, passed away at age 62.

Thom was born on April 18, 1956 in Shelby, Montana to Thom Robertson, Sr. and Dorothy Robertson in Shelby, Montana where like his father Thom Sr., he had a green thumb and eye for gardening and landscaping. He also enjoyed...

Gail A. Anderson

Dec 17, 2018

Gail Ann (Cebulla) Anderson, 80, passed away on Monday, December 17, 2018 at her home in Shelby with her husband of nearly 59 years by her side.

Gail was born in Helena to Max and Ella Mae (Bell) Cebulla on July 26, 1938.  She married Vernon L Anderson on February 2, 1960 in Shelby.

Gail...

Clarence Bruno Martinson

Dec 13, 2018

Clarence Bruno Martinson passed away on Thursday, Dec. 13, from SIDS.  He was known to his parents as Bruno, little brother, lil’ monster, little boy, booger butt, and to his Mother, “Bugaboo”. He was born on November 6th, 2018 at 2:01 P.M. He weighed 6 pounds 11 ounces. When he cried for the first time, he was put on...

Marie O. Ostrem

Dec 12, 2018

Marie (Tarum) Ostrem passed away in her home in Shelby on Dec 12, 2018.  Marie Olive Overby was born January 12, 1929 in Somers MT to Mentz and Olga (Lee) Overby.  In high school, she and her friends raised enough money to build the first cabin at Flathead Lutheran Bible Camp.  After a year at...

Sam C. Edinger

Dec 12, 2018

Samuel C. Edinger, 69, a retired 33 year UPS driver, passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at his home after a short illness.

Sam was born in Reading, PA on September 23, 1949.  He married Michelle Dempsey in Cut Bank in 1969. In 1974, he moved to Cut Bank with his wife, Michelle, and children, Lisa and...

Allen E. Winter

Dec 11, 2018

Allen “Al” Eugene Winter, 87, of Shelby, passed away at home surrounded by family on Tuesday, December 11, 2018.

Allen was born on January 15, 1931 in Havre to E.W. and Mary (Howser) Winter.  He grew up and attended school in Kremlin, MT.  Allen graduated from high school in 1949. He started work for Vita Rich Dairy...

Jesse Lynn Jones

Dec 9, 2018

Jesse Lynn Jones, 65, of Shelby, died December 9, 2018 in Marias Medical Center due to heart failure.

Jesse was born July 22, 1953 in the Conrad hospital to Jesse and Marvel Jones.  He spent most of his life in or near Shelby.

He was preceded in death by his father, Jesse Jones; his mother...

Robert R. Rice

Dec 9, 2018

Robert R. Rice, 94, passed at his Bynum home on Sunday, December 9, 2018 following a brief illness with cancer.  A memorial service will be at 11:00am Friday, December 14, 2018 at the Pondera Funeral Home in Conrad.  Following the service, family and friends are invited for lunch at the Conrad Moose Lodge.  Interment will have taken...

Byron L. Grubb

Nov 30, 2018

Byron L Grubb passed away Friday, November 30th peacefully in his sleep. Byron was born August, 11th of 1937 to William and Clara Grubb of Rose City MN. The Grubb family moved to Conrad in the late 40’s Byron attended Conrad School with older brother, Erling. Byron had a younger sister, Karin and when Byron...

Mary M. Hutchinson

Nov 30, 2018

Mary Mildred (Huestis) Hutchinson passed away on November 30th, 2018, at the age of 63.

Mary will forever be remembered by her husband of 42 years, Darrold, and her children Matthew, Tyler, and Michael.  The fifth of seven children born to Roy and Betty Huestis of Hingham Montana,  Mary will be lovingly remembered by her sisters Bonnie...

Glenn "Stu" Stuart

Nov 29, 2018

William Glenn Stuart, also know as “Stu”, 67, of Shelby/Helena, passed away on November 29, 2018 in Shelby.

Funeral services will be held December 3rd, 3:00 pm, 2018 at Whitted Funeral Chapel, 225 6TH AVE S Shelby, MT.

Glenn was born in San Francisco, CA to Margaret Martin and Harold Stuart on 04/05/1951.  He went...

Thomas Evensen

Nov 28, 2018

Thomas Evensen (Tom), age 88, passed away peacefully at home in Choteau, on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 of natural causes incident to age.

Tom was born in Choteau on August 5, 1930 to Kristian and Oline Evensen.  He graduated from Big Fork High School followed by 4 years of service in the Navy.  Tom married...

Robert A. Lake

Nov 27, 2018

Robert Allen Lake, 88, passed away on the morning of November 27, 2018 at Liberty Medical Center in Chester.

Robert was born June 2, 1930.  He attended school in Joplin and graduated from high school in 1948.  He went on to Northern Montana College in Havre for several years.  With the natural talent, he enjoyed...

Cliela F. Presnell

Nov 27, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Cliela F. Presnell announces her passing on Tuesday, November 27, 2018, at Glacier Care Center, at the age of 95 years young.

Cliela was born in Ethridge, MT to John and Guri “Gina” (Boe) Flaget on July 25, 1923. She graduated from Cut Bank High School...

Christine Hagen

Nov 26, 2018

Christine Hagen, 95, passed away on Monday, November 26, 2018, at Pondera Medical Care Extended Care.

A funeral mass will be Thursday, November 29, at 10:30am at St. Michael’s Catholic Church.  Burial will follow in Mt Olivet Cemetery.

Christine was born to Mike and Katherine (Schiele) Bachmeier on July 27, 1923 in Orrin, ND, where...