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Arlene M. Beckedahl
Oct 17, 2023
Arlene Marie (Armstrong) Beckedahl, 85, of Shelby, passed away Tuesday, October 17th. Arlene was born June 12th, 1938 in Minot, North Dakota, to Arlo and Marie (Nelson) Armstrong. The family lived in Mohall ND where they owned and operated a Gambles Store. Arlene attended school in Mohall, graduating in 1956. She met Barry Beckedahl at the Minot State Fair, three...
Jerry A. Buckley
Oct 11, 2023
Jerry Buckley, a well-known farm and ranch auctioneer, died at his home on October 11, 2023.
A Celebration of Life with music from The Blackfeet Warriors and Military Honors from the Sweetgrass American Legion and US Air Force will be held at the Sweetgrass Cemetery on Thursday, October 19 at 11:00 a.m. A luncheon will follow at the American...
Florence Wilmes
Oct 9, 2023
Florence Wilmes passed away Monday, October 9, 2023, in Oregon. She had been living with her youngest daughter Deb for a year and then in May entered a nursing home.
A graveside memorial service will be held 10:00 AM on Monday, October 23 at Highland
Cemetery in Great Falls. Asper Funeral Homes has been entrusted with arrangements.
Florence Rediger...
John William Wood
Oct 8, 2023
John William Wood was born June 21, 1939, in Royalton, Minnesota to Daniel and Mildred Wood. John grew up and worked on the family farm and moved to Montana in 1956 where he worked for Gordan Twedt south of Rudyard. He worked at a hunting camp in the Augusta area during hunting season. After several years, John settled at the...
Jeanne Michelle Taylor
Sep 30, 2023
It’s with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aka Memaw, sister and loving aunt.
Jeanne Michelle Taylor was born to Robert and Elizabeth Olsen on August 27th, 1969 and passed away September 30th, 2023. Born and raised in Shelby, she was a member of the graduating class of 1987.
Jeanne was loving, caring...
Carma Alverda Adamson
Sep 23, 2023
Carma Alverda (Harwood) Adamson entered this world 93 years ago. She was born in Valier to Tom and Edna Harwood on October 29, 1930. She was the oldest of their four children.
Carma wore many hats during her life on earth. She was a daughter, sister, wife, aunt, and mother. Not to forget that she was also a...
Bridget Jane Cline
Sep 23, 2023
Bridget Cline, a dedicated preschool teacher who touched the lives of countless young learners, passed away on September 23, 2023, at the age of 60. Born on March 11, 1963, in Washington, D.C., to her parents Harold Dougherty and Edna Burke, Bridget’s life was a testament to love, education, and nurturing.
Bridget met the love of her life, Jeff Cline, in...
Loyd Boyer
Sep 20, 2023
Loyd Boyer was born in Hillsboro, Oregon, February 22, 1936. Loyd’s parents, William and Blanche (Stipp) Boyer, lived in the small rustic town of Timber, Oregon. William and Blanche welcomed Loyd as the fourth of six children into the Boyer family. Hardship arose early in Loyd’s life when, at the age of six his...
Chad Baker
Sep 18, 2023
On September 18, 2023 our beloved son, brother, and uncle Chad Allen Baker died peacefully surrounded by his family and joined his adored Dad in heaven. Chad was born on August 10, 1974 to Glen and Lil Baker in Conrad, Montana. From an early age, Chad grabbed the hearts of all who met him.
Chad’s fan club began with...
Francis Erickson
Sep 16, 2023
Francis Lowell Erickson, 95, passed on Saturday, September 16,2023.
No services planned. Please respect the family's privacy at this time.
Memorials can be made to the Conrad Transportation & Historical Museum with memo for Clock Fund.
James and Kaylene Tomayer
Sep 13, 2023
James Tomayer, 74, of North Central Montana, passed away on September 12, 2023 at his farm. Kaylene Tomayer, 70, of North Central Montana, passed away on September 25, 2021 in Kalispell. They celebrated their 49th Wedding Anniversary on September 23, 2021.
James, beloved father, was born in Shelby and Kaylene, beloved mother, in Bountiful, Utah. They met in a...
Bruce Johnson
Sep 11, 2023
Bruce Allan "Joll" Johnson passed away September 11th, 2023 surrounded by his loving wife and daughter. He was born on April 1st, 1959 in Cut Bank to Fred and Sharon Johnson. He went on to graduate from Cut Bank High School in 1977. On August 10th, 1984 he met the love of his life, Diane. They were married on...
Fred Bergstrom
Sep 10, 2023
Fred Bergstrom, 89 passed away at Logan Health Extended Care, Conrad, on Sunday, September 10, 2023. He was born January 15, 1934 in Conrad to David and Margaret McLean Bergstrom. He had three younger siblings, Velma, Evelyn, and Glenn. He grew up on the family farm east of Brady. He attended the Strauss School for the first seven years and...
Norman E. Stordahl
Sep 6, 2023
Norman E. Stordahl, 90, of Conrad, passed away after a brief stay at the Logan Health Extended Care in Conrad on September 6, 2023. Norman was born November 22, 1932 in Conrad, Montana, to Albert and Mabel Jacobson Stordahl. He was raised on the family farm east of Conrad. He had siblings, Ernest, Eunice, Lowell, and Ralph. ...
Kathleen (Kimmet) Vasboe
Sep 4, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kathy Vasboe on September 4, 2023, age 72. She was born on January 19,1951 to Tony and Lois Kimmet in Shelby.
Kathy was a cherished wife and mother. She will be deeply missed by many family and friends.
Kathy lived a remarkable life, she was proud of her time...
Andrea Gingrich
Sep 2, 2023
Andrea Eleanore Gingrich went to be with the Lord on September 2, 2023.
Andrea was born on February 23, 1950, to Lester and Irene Gingrich in Chicago, Illinois.
Andrea was a nurse for 52 years where she dedicated her life to helping others. It was her passion to bean advocate for her patients and to give them the best care...
Evan Monroe King
Sep 2, 2023
Evan Monroe King, better known as Dad, Grandpa Evan, or as his wife of nearly 60 years Jalene called him - pup, was born on November 20, 1942 in Havre, Montana to John and Vera King. Evan grew up in Havre with his big brother Bill and their sister Joy and later graduated from Shelby High School. Shortly after graduating...
Mark TailFeathers
Aug 30, 2023
In a galaxy not so far away, on August 30, 2023, we bid farewell to a true Jedi of life, Patrick Mark Tailfeathers. Born on December 31, 1967 and raised in Browning, MT , Mark's journey began on earth in a humble town, but his spirit soared amongst the stars. Mark's early years were a training ground for...
Joseph NoRunner
Aug 28, 2023
Joseph William NoRunner, 58, passed on Monday, August 28, 2023.
A wake will begin on Thursday, August 31, at 7pm at Glacier Home Center in Browning with funeral services on Tuesday, September 5, at 2pm at the center.
George A. Harding
Aug 23, 2023
George A. Harding, a true son of the mountains, was born on November 22, 1949, in the rugged terrain of Anaconda, Montana, to his parents, Jay Harding Sr. and Dorothy Barzee. With the spirit of the mountains running through his veins, George’s life was a testament to the wild and free.In his journey through life, George found his greatest adventure...
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