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Many people come into your life and make an impact. We seldom express it, but as the owner of the Big Sandy Mountaineer, I can express my deep feelings for my mother-in-law, Ruth Merrill, who just recently passed away. I lived near her for 50 years, and I lived near my mother for 19 years. So, in every sense of the word, she was my mother. Ruth's love for the land was obvious. She cherished the homemaker's life, living on the very land where she was born, raised, and lived for almost 99 years. R... Full story
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Shirley Ann Yirsa, beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at the age of 90. Born Shirley Ann Frieling to John Frieling and Veronica Nagengast, she was one of ten children. She married Edward Yirsa in 1954 and moved to a farm SE of Big Sandy where she lived for more than 60 years. She often shared the joy of winning at cards and board games with her friends and family. She had a passion for... Full story
Ruth Merrill passed away Sunday February 9th at the Big Sandy Medical Center. She was 98 years old missing her 99th birthday by 17 days. An obituary will be printed later. At her request there will be no public service.... Full story
Juanita Ellen Works Deck passed away peacefully from natural causes, surrounded by her family into the arms of Jesus on December 11, 2024, at the age of 90. Born in August 31, 1934, to Kenneth and Helen Works, she was raised in Kenilworth, MT. She graduated from Fort Benton High School in 1952 and married Robert Lee Deck who lived across the street from her for several years. They exchanged vows in November 16, 1952, and spent the next 67 years creating beautiful memories together. Juanita... Full story
Ronald Keith Sternberg, 65, passed away on January 5, 2025 in Anchorage, Alaska. Ron was born May 9, 1959, to John and Lenora (Iverson) Sternberg in Havre, Montana. He was the youngest of six children. He grew up in Big Sandy, Montana, graduated from high school in 1978 and attended electrical trade school in Spokane, Washington. He then moved to Battle Mountain, Nevada to live and work in the mines. In 1982 Ron moved to Anchorage, Alaska for an "adventure". In 1983 he met his wife, Kelly. They... Full story
Annette T. "Toni" Comp, 88, passed away due to natural causes at her residence on October 3, 2024. Cremation has taken place, and graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 8, 2024, in the Big Sandy Cemetery. Toni's family has suggested memorial donations be made in her memory to St. Jude Children's Hospital, the Montana Hope Project, or the Dedman Animal Foundation. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with services and arrangements. Please visit Toni's... Full story
Bradley W. Nimmick was born on March 5, 1947, in Great Falls, Montana. He passed away suddenly on October 27, 2024, at his home in Great Falls due to a massive cardiac event. The profound sadness caused by his unexpected loss is felt by all who knew him. Brad was a deeply loved and admired husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle, and friend to many. He was born to Frederick Gustaf Nimmick and Esther Theoline Dalager, the second of four boys. He and his 3 brothers grew up on a wheat farm in... Full story
Rocky Lee Rice, 73, passed away due to natural causes at Benefis Healthcare on Monday, October 21, 2024. Cremation has taken place, and memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 1, 2024, at Holland & Bonine Funeral Chapel with Pastor Carl Ellis officiating. Burial will follow in the Big Sandy Cemetery. Rocky's family has suggested memorial donations be made in his memory to the Big Sandy Methodist Church. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with services and a... Full story
Annette T. Comp, 88, passed away due to natural causes at her Big Sandy home on Thursday, October 3, 2024. Cremation has taken place, and services are pending with Holland & Bonine Funeral Home....
Donald Alan Jenkins, "Curly", 63, passed away on October 6th, 2024, in Billings, Montana. Don was born in Havre, Montana on June 15, 1961, to Loren and Eldonna (Fox) Jenkins. He grew up on the family farm west of Big Sandy and attended elementary, middle, and high school in Big Sandy, graduating in 1979. Don was an accomplished wrestler and football player, and he always enjoyed his time with friends and family. After graduating, Don enjoyed his time custom cutting in Kansas for the Tyler crew.... Full story
Dale E. Morey, 74, went home to be with our Lord on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. Cremation has taken place, and a celebration of Dale's life will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, October 7, 2024, at Christ Lutheran Church, in Big Sandy, MT. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with services and arrangements. Please visit Dale's online memorial page to send a card or leave a message of condolence for his family at www.hollandbonine.com. Dale was born on March 3, 1950, in Glasgow, to... Full story
Dale E. Morey, 74, went home to be with our Lord on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. Cremation has taken place, and a celebration of Dale’s life will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, October 7, 2024, at Christ Lutheran Church, in Big Sandy, MT. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with services and arrangements. Please visit Dale’s online memorial page to send a card or leave a message of condolence for his family at www.hollandbonine.com. Wayne E. Turville, 85, passed away due to natural causes at the Big Sandy Medical Center on Wed...
Shirley Ann (Bressler) Isbell, 90, passed away due to natural causes at Northern Montana Care Center on Monday, September 16, 2024. Cremation has taken place, and a vigil service will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at St. Jude Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, also at St. Jude with Father Pete Guthneck officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with services an... Full story
Robert E. "Bob" Berg, 83, passed away due to natural causes at home on Saturday, August 31, 2024. Cremation has taken place, and a graveside service was held on Friday, September 6, 2024, in Highland Cemetery with Pastor Megan Hoewisch officiating. Bob was born on February 1, 1941, in Lewistown to Walter and Olga (Logeland) Berg, the second of four children. When he was five, the family moved to Havre where Bob attended school, graduating from Havre High School in 1960. He soon entered the US... Full story
Elizabeth "Betty" Joyce Dyer Bitz passed away on September 9, 2024, at the Big Sandy Medical Center of natural causes. She joyfully celebrated her 87th birthday on September 4, with family and friends by her side. A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held on Friday, September 13, at 2 PM at the Big Sandy Community Church of God. Cremation has taken place and her ashes will be interred with Ron's at the Big Sandy Cemetery. Ashes will also be scattered at the farm as per her wishes.... Full story
Barbara Ann Guiette-Reese, 80, of Big Sandy, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2024. A private memorial service will be held by the family at a later date. Barbara was born on January 15, 1944, in Saginaw, Michigan to Frederick and Elsie (Zanner) Guiette. She graduated from Clare High School in 1961. She attended college at Central Michigan University where she received her Bachelor of Science degree in 1966 followed by a Master of Art degree in 1971. After receiving her master's degree, she... Full story
Legendary professional golfer, Arnold Palmer, shared a story about the 1961 Masters tournament. He reached the final hole with a one stroke lead. After a good tee shot, he was becoming quite confident of his win. Approaching his ball on the faraway, Palmer spotted a friend of his on the edge of the crowd. He detoured to shake hands and visit. Palmer explained that “as I did, I knew I had lost my focus.” His next two shots were unimpressive and were followed by a missed put that cost him the tournament. He remarked that, “You don’t forget...
Marshall Lee Hayworth 60, passed away June 4, 2024 following a long arduous year with cancer. He was born in Havre, MT to Ronald S. and Anitra Hayworth December 16, 1963. Marshall attended school in Loma, MT, Fort Benton, MT and Big Sandy, MT. On May 28, 1983 he married his high school sweetheart Rhonda Marten. Together they raised three children. They separated in 2018 and remained good friends. Marshall worked for Hi-Ball Trucking as a mechanic and Operations Manager since 1991. He was a very... Full story
Mrs. Shirley M. Kralich went to be with the lord June 5, 2024, after a brief illness. She was born in Havre, Montana, November 12, 1935, to Charles and Marion Tyler and grew up on the Tyler Family Farm west of Big Sandy. She was a 1953 graduate of Big Sandy High School. Shirley married her husband John M. Kralich on March 22, 1961. A loving marriage that would last 52 years. Together they raised three children: Rick, Mark and Denise. Shirley spent her life as a devoted wife and mother, working... Full story
Kenneth Raymond Witschen Born to Bernard Frank Witschen Sr and Rose Mary (Friedenbach) Witschen on August 24, 1955; Kenneth passed away June 10, 2024 in Big Sandy, MT. He was preceded in death by his mother, Rose Mary and a younger brother, Bernard Jr. He is survived by his daughter, Jamie Quincy and his son, Daniel Quincy as well his two grandchildren, Shaun Stanton and Evelyn Quincy. He is also survived by his father, Bernard Sr., his three brothers, Michael, Charles, and Steven, and his two... Full story
Wilma May (Krumsick) Welty, 84, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, May 18, 2024, at Peace Hospice in Great Falls from cancer. Each of the kids and many of the grandkids were grateful to have spent some precious time with Mom/Grandma in the prior days and weeks. Wilma was born May 3, 1940, to William and Gwendolyn (Remington) Krumsick and grew up on the family farm southeast of Big Sandy. She attended school in Big Sandy and graduated from Big Sandy High School in 1958. Wilma and Pat were m... Full story
Jennifer Joy Thompson, 71, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2024, at the Benefis Hospital in Great Falls, Montana of natural causes. Cremation has taken place and services are planned for 2 p.m. Thursday, May 30, 2024, at the Big Sandy Methodist Church with Pastor Sue King officiating. Her burial will follow at the Big Sandy Cemetery where she will be buried next to her sisters. Memorials in Jennifer's honor may be made to Big Sandy Medical Center. Please visit Jennifer's online memorial page at ww... Full story
Lloyd Charles Turner, 79 years old, passed away peacefully May 12, 2024, in Cottonwood, AZ surrounded by his wife and daughter. He was born on May 21, 1944, in Havre, Montana to Charles Turner and Mildred Vlk Turner. He graduated in 1962 from Big Sandy High School in Montana. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Carol Turner, his sister Diana Thompson, his children from his first marriage to Elaine Blazek; daughter Loyelle Ellis and son Lance Turner, granddaughter Stephanie Ellis, and... Full story
Dorothy Trepina, 94, departed peacefully on April 4, 2024, in Great Falls surrounded by the love of her family. Dorothy was born on January 27, 1930, in Minnesota. Dorothy was the vibrant second child of Walter and Laura (Geyer) Petrock. Following Walter's passing, the family relocated to Big Sandy, where Dorothy flourished, graduating with the clas s of 1947. In October 1948, Dorothy embarked on a lifelong journey with her beloved husand, Joseph Trepina. Together, they shared 65 wonderful... Full story
Donald "Big Don" Heikkila was born to Henry and Anna Marie Heikkila on February 12, 1954 and passed away from complications from RSV on March 25, 2024 at the age of 70. Donnie and his twin sister are the oldest of 8 children. He grew up in Ulm, Montana until the age of 12. After that, he lived in group homes in Boulder, Polson, and Ronan. He moved to Big Sandy in 2000 and has lived at the Big Sandy Activities Group Home since then. His life at the group home was surrounded by more than just... Full story