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Helen Cornelius "Connie" Green, 95, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2025. Cremation has taken place, and a service is not scheduled at this time. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Connie was born April 3, 1930, in Helena, Montana, the eldest of three children born to Clifford John and Louise Kessler McNamara. She attended schools in Big Sandy, Montana and San Rafael, California graduating in 1948. She went on to attend Scripps College in Claremont,...
Judy Hoge passed away May 18, 2025. She was born December 16, 1940 in Havre, MT. June 5, 1959 she married Mel Hoge and resided at Iliad, MT, southeast of Big Sandy. Together they raised three children Brenda, Ken, and Wade. Mel and Judy retired in 1997 and moved to Lewistown. Judy always enjoyed working on the ranch, gardening, and tending to her beautiful yard. She also loved dancing to good ole country music and playing cards with friends....
Richard Wayne Cook Sr., 84, passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025, at Benefis Hospital in Great Falls, MT, surrounded by his loving family. Cause of death was due to heart failure and his pure stubbornness. Richard was born in Havre, MT on April 28, 1941, to Henry & Bertha (Pound) Cook, the oldest of thirteen children. He grew up on the family farm located southeast of Big Sandy, MT, attending the Eagleton County School through the eighth grade and graduating from Big Sandy High School in 1959. Ric...
Bernard Frank Witschen, 94, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2025 at home in Big Sandy, Montana. Rosary at 6pm Monday, May 12. Funeral services to be held 10am Tuesday, May 13 at St. Margaret Mary's Catholic Church in Big Sandy, MT. Burial at Big Sandy Cemetery. Bernard was born in Clear Lake, MN in 1931. In 1954, he married the love of his life, Rose Mary Friedenbach. Bernard was preceded in death by his wife, Rose Mary and two of his sons, Bernard Jr. and Kenneth. He is survived by five...
Rosie Tena (Rieken) Riggins, 100, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2025 in Havre, Montana. Rosie was born May 19, 1924, to Gerhard "George" R. and Henderika "Rieka" (Damhuis) Rieken, in rural Sinclair, near Parkersburg, Iowa. Rosie's parents passed away early in life: her father died in 1933 from a highway grader accident and her mother died that same year of tuberculosis. Rosie and her siblings were then raised south of Allison, Iowa at Butler Center by their Aunt Anna and Uncle Henry...
Lysbeth "Lynn" Hughes Ophus died of natural causes on March 19 at the South Hill Rockwood Retirement Community in Spokane, Washington. A memorial service will take place at a later date. Memorial donations can be made to the Van Orsdel United Methodist Church, PO Bos 606, Havre, MT 59501 or or the MSU-Northern Foundation (Lynn Ophus Endowed Scholarship), PO Box 1691 Havre, MT 59501. She was born February 5, 1932, in Scobey, Montana. Her parents were Frank Jr. and Doris Hughes. She attended Scobe...
William (Bill) Edwards,76, left this world on July 25, 2024 in Eugene, Oregon. He was born January 27, 1948 in Tekoa, Washington. He lived with his parents, Bill and Jess Edwards, until his graduation from Tekoa High School in 1966. He attended North Idaho Community College and then Eastern Washington University, graduating with a Bachelor's Degree in Education. After that he attended Washington State University where he received his Masters Degree in Physical Education and School...
Terry Ann Jenkins Mills of Calgary, Canada, passed away on February 19, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Terry Ann Jenkins was born on September 17, 1947, in Havre, Montana, to Alvin Jenkins and Gertrude (Ophus) (Jenkins) Underdal. She attended Big Sandy schools and graduated from Big Sandy High School in 1965. She then attended MSU Northern in Havre, where she met and married Stephen Mills. Terry and Steve spent most of their married years in Calgary, Alberta, where they...
Ruth Marie Merrill, 98, 17 days short of 99, died Sunday, February 9, 2025, at the Big Sandy Medical Center. The family would like to acknowledge the incredible tender care Ruth received. You all are praised for the professional and loving attention you gave Ruth. Ruth is survived by her daughter, Susan Sharpe (Robert) of Lexington, S. C. Sons, Alan Merrill (Lorrie), and Ralph Merrill (Kandi Mitchell) of Big Sandy, Montana. Her older brother, Les Rutledge of Hamilton, Montana, also survives...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
