OBITUARY LISTINGS

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Chester, Shelby, Cut Bank, Conrad, MT & Surrounding Areas

Albert Lunda

Albert Lunda

Sep 14, 2018

Albert Frank Lunda, 89, passed away peacefully at Marias Care Center Friday, September 14. Albert was born April 20 in Dunkirk, Montana to Sigurd and Johanna Lunda.

Albert moved with his family to Minnesota for a few years then came back to the Shelby and Cut Bank area. He worked various jobs, mainly in construction,...

Al Diedrich

Al Diedrich

Sep 12, 2018

Lory Allan "Al" William Diedrich, 63, of Conrad passed suddenly on Wednesday, September 12, 2018.  Al was born on June 22, 1955 to Elden and Clarice (Karger) Diedrich in Parker's Prairie, Minnesota.  He was the youngest of three boys.  He attended grade school at Central Lutheran in St. Paul, then later graduated from Irondale High School in...

Dorothy E. Robertson

Dorothy E. Robertson

Sep 7, 2018

Dorothy Evelyn Robertson, 95, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2018 in Shelby. She resided at the Marias Care Center. Family and friends are invited to a graveside service on Thursday, September 13, 2018 at 1:00 pm at Mountain View Cemetery in Shelby.

Dorothy was born in Joplin, MT on April 8, 1923 to August and Annie...

Sanford E. Anderson

Sanford E. Anderson

Sep 6, 2018

Sanford “Sandy” E. Anderson, 88, of Joplin, passed away Thursday, September 6th, at the Liberty Medical Center in Chester after a long battle with cancer. Family graveside services were held at the Joplin Cemetery. Sandy was born on March 4th, 1930 in Ambrose, ND to Oscar & Elnora Anderson.  He was 7th born of 12 children, he being the...

Dorothy A. Duncan

Dorothy A. Duncan

Sep 4, 2018

During the early morning hours of September 4, 2018, Dorothy Anne Packer Duncan, slipped these earthly bonds and raced through the “Pearly Gates”.  She had a good relationship with her Heavenly Father, and she was more than ready to go! Dorothy was the youngest of Erwin and Martha (Suckow) Packer’s five children: Marie (Lincoln), Doris (Kegel), Bruce Packer, and...

Loydene K. Redd

Loydene K. Redd

Sep 3, 2018

Loydene K. Redd, 77, of Conrad, passed away on September 3, 2018.

At her request, no services are planned.

Fran J. (Svane)  Reagor

Fran J. (Svane) Reagor

Sep 2, 2018

On Sunday, Sept. 2, 2018, Frances J. Reagor, loving wife and mother of three, passed away.

A celebration of life will be held on Friday, Sept. 14, at 1 p.m. at Whitted Funeral Chapel, located at 225 Sixth Ave. South in Shelby.

Fran was born on May 16, 1940, in Sioux Falls, S.D....

Marie E. (Olsen)  Armstrong

Marie E. (Olsen) Armstrong

Aug 31, 2018

Marie Elaine (Olsen) Armstrong, 84, of Conrad, passed away peacefully Friday, August 31,2018, at the Pondera Medical Center with family present.

Memorial services will be held Friday, September 7, at 11:00 AM at the Pondera Valley Lutheran Church with a luncheon following the service.

Marie was born to Knute and Emma (Desjardin) Olsen...

Stuart Abbott

Stuart Abbott

Aug 30, 2018

Grandville Stuart Abbott passed from this life on earth and entered into the presence of his heavenly Father on August 30, 2018 in Shelby, MT due to heart complications. Stuart had just turned 57. Stuart is survived by his wife Claire, his two sons, Gary and Alexander, and his daughter Abigale, all residing in Shelby, MT and his...

Penelope A. Hintz

Penelope A. Hintz

Aug 30, 2018

~Penelope, the Dream Weaver~

Once upon a time, there lived a little girl named Penelope Ann Hintz. Penelope was known early on for her cleverness, her laugh, her kindness and her sass. Those who loved her had many names of affection for her-- Nella Bug, Penny, Poppy, and more....

Jay Hardman

Jay Hardman

Aug 26, 2018

Jay Hardman, 87, passed away Sunday, August 26, 2018 in his sleep after a struggle with a long illness. Jay was born on March 20, 1931 in Myton,UT.  He was a kind and caring man who was always quick to smile and unafraid of hard work.  He had many jobs in his youth and settled with wife, Frances, on...

Pat Browne

Pat Browne

Aug 25, 2018

Pat Browne, 75, of Conrad, passed away Saturday, August 25, at the Kalispell Regional Medical Center after a long illness surrounded by family. Pat was born to Lester and Ann Hicks on October 4, 1942 in Akron, Ohio and moved to Conrad when she was three.  She graduated from Conrad High School and soon after married Walter Browne.  They...

Ron W Kaldor

Ron W Kaldor

Aug 24, 2018

Ronald W. Kaldor, 73, went peacefully to be with his Lord on August 24, 2018, with his family by his side.  He was born March 7, 1945 in Fargo, ND to Willard E. and T. Christine (Berg) Kaldor.

Ron served in the US Army in Vietnam from 1966 to 1967.  He was honorably discharged in...

Charlie Grasseschi

Charlie Grasseschi

Aug 24, 2018

Charles Olindro Grasseschi was born March 11, 1928.  He left our world on August 24, 2018 at the age of 90.  He arrived in heaven just in time to dance with his beautiful departed wife, Rita, on their wedding anniversary.

Charlie grew up in Black Eagle, MT.  Born to Italian immigrants, he grew up in...

Randy Rideout

Randy Rideout

Aug 21, 2018

Randy Rideout, of Shelby, passed away August 21, 2018 at home peacefully among friends and family. He fought a good battle with his heart condition.  Randy was born April 1, 1955 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Conrad to Donald B. and Dorothy (Christiaens) Rideout.

Memorial services will be Monday, August 27, at 10:00 AM at...

James R. Printy

James R. Printy

Aug 21, 2018

James Robert Printy, 74, of Cut Bank, passed away Tuesday, August 21, 2018, of natural causes.

Graveside services will be held Saturday, September 29, at 2:00 PM at Crown Hill Cemetery.

A reception will follow at Cut Bank First Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall.

Jeanne M. Baumann

Jeanne M. Baumann

Aug 21, 2018

Jeanne Maree Baumann, 58, passed away Tuesday, August 21, 2018.

Memorial services will held Saturday, August 25, at 10:00AM at Pondera Funeral Home. A brunch at the Brady Community Hall will follow the service.

Jeanne was born January 27, 1960 in Conrad to Bruce and Helen Baumann.

She was raised and...

Donna Droge

Donna Droge

Aug 19, 2018

Donna Jean Droge, 58, entered into the presence of Jesus on August 19, 2018.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, August 22, at 11:00AM at the Pondera Funeral Home. A reception and time of fellowship will follow the service at the funeral home.

Graveside services will be held Friday, August 24, at 11:00AM at ...

Helen D. Flesch

Helen D. Flesch

Aug 15, 2018

Helen D. Flesch, 93, passed away August 15, 2018 at Peace Hospice in Great Falls. She was surrounded by a loving family, friends & new babies. Helen was a pillar of grace & politeness, of caring and good works. She blanketed her family with afghans from her constant crocheting, and enjoyed playing games & working puzzles. She was charmed...

Tom C. Habets

Tom C. Habets

Aug 12, 2018

Thomas C. Habets, 76, of Ethridge, passed away Sunday, August 12, 2018, in Great Falls.

Tom was born on April 20, 1942 in Conrad to Louis and Alice (Wittmier) Habets.  He was a Certified Public Accountant and business man until retiring in 2000.  Tom then enjoyed a quiet life on the farm, spending time with Dorothy and...