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Grandmother, longtime nurse and lover of all animals, Lynda Edwards, 74, of Pablo, Montana, died on July 29, 2021, in the Ronan Hospital where she suffered a massive stroke after being admitted to the hospital with a breakthrough case of COVID-19. Born on Dec. 16, 1946, in Harve, Montana, to Bob and Esther (French) Cornett, Lynda graduated from Big Sandy High School in 1965. She maintained a strong friendship with many of her classmates throughout the years and enjoyed making the pilgrimage to h... Full story
Larry Curtis Reichelt died July 4 in Missoula, MT. He was born and raised in Big Sandy where his parents, George and Annie Reichelt, farmed. They raised 5 children: Georgianna, deceased; Dennis, deceased; Donna, deceased; Larry; and Gary of Hayden, ID. Larry served 4 years in the US Navy on board the USS Los Angeles, plus served 12 years in the Naval Reserve. While in the navy, Larry met and married Evelyn Newton, his wife of 26 years, before her death in 1985 at the age of 44. They had 4 childr... Full story
Darlene Monson, 90, passed away July 3, 2021, at Peace Hospice in Great Falls, MT. Memorial and burial services will be held at a time to be determined by her family. Darlene was born May 31, 1931, in Eureka, MT to Gertrude and George Handford. She moved to Great Falls with her mother and brothers following the death of her father. In 1935, Darlene moved with her family to Big Sandy following the marriage of her mother to Louis Reichelt. She graduated from Big Sandy High School in 1949. Darlene... Full story
Clyde was born in Havre, Montana. He was raised on a farm outside of Big Sandy, MT, and graduated from Big Sandy High school. He worked in sales in the building supply industry in California for 32 years, a friend to countless loyal customers and coworkers. Married in July of 1984 to his wife Shannon (Craig) Pegar, who survives him at home in Sacramento, CA. In addition, he is survived by his sons Victor Pegar and Alex Pegar, daughter Caitlin Pegar, goddaughter Yvette Nameth, sister Victoria Nameth (the late Tom), and brothers Rick Pegar (the... Full story
Clyde George Webster - September 10, 1933 - July 2, 2021 Clyde's funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 10, 2021, at the Jerry Martin Memorial Fire Hall in Big Sandy, MT. Viewing begins at 10:00 a.m. Clyde, or as he was known around the country, "Web," passed away in the early morning hours of July 2, 2021, with family by his side as Wichita Lineman played softly, and the lights blinked twice. Web was born September 10, 1933, in Dillon, MT. Early in his life he moved to Havre,... Full story
Ruby was born on August 7th, 1923, in Landa, North Dakota to Bertina and John Foss. She was the youngest of eight children. Not yet in school, Ruby moved with her family to Frontier, Saskatchewan, Canada, where they lived for the next 13 years. Ruby has vivid memories of her time in Canada, struggling through the great depression, surrounded by family and friends that made sure there was always plenty of food and fun. With the death of her father, and rumors of war, the family moved back to the... Full story
Patricia Kay Hannum 69, of Big Sandy, passed away due to natural causes with friends and family by her side, on June 3, 2021, at the Big Sandy Medical Center. Cremation has taken place, and a Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Friday, June 18, 2021, at the Paul Williams Memorial Park. Please bring lawn chairs if you are able. Holland & Bonine has been entrusted with services and arrangements. Please visit Patti's online memorial page and leave a message of condolence for her... Full story
Elizabeth Mary Martin, 83, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2021. Elizabeth was born on December 20, 1937 in Crieff Scotland to James and Isabela Methven, the second of three daughters. At age 29, she left Scotland with her friend Helen to work as a Registered Nurse in Big Sandy, Montana. In 1967, she married Jerry Martin and was blessed with three children, twins, Kenneth and Shona, and Shelley two years later. In her years in Big Sandy, Elizabeth worked as a registered nurse at Big Sandy... Full story
Mary Elizabeth (Butler) Rowe passed from this life to reunite with her loved ones on Sunday, May 30, 2021. She was residing with her daughter Debra in La Crosse, Wisconsin at the time of her passing. Mary Beth was born in Big Sandy, Montana to Ira and Emma (Olson) Butler on October 6, 1929. While Mary was still in high school, she met her future husband, George Rowe. They married, with Mary finishing high school in Big Sandy and George deploying to the South pacific with the Navy. Upon George's... Full story
Elizabeth Mary Martin, 83, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2021. Elizabeth was born on December 20, 1937 in Crieff Scotland to James and Isabela Methven, the second of three daughters. At age 29, she left Scotland with her friend Helen to work as a Registered Nurse in Big Sandy, Montana. In 1967, she married Jerry Martin and was blessed with three children, twins, Kenneth and Shona, and Shelley two years later. In her years in Big Sandy, Elizabeth worked as a registered nurse at Big Sandy... Full story
Lucile Fay (Secora) Courtnage, 92, of Big Sandy, passed away of complications of Parkinson's on June 4, 2021. Lucy was born in Circle, MT on June 21, 1928, to John and Gunda (Kleppe) Secora. The family then moved to Big Sandy where she received her education. She was crowned Prom Queen the year she graduated from Big Sandy High School in 1946. After high school, she worked at Smith's Meats and Groceries. In 1953, Lucy enlisted in the US Navy and after her honorable medical discharge, she began w... Full story
Marvin and Juanita were partners in life and passed away within months of one another. Juanita Edith (Stearns) Works passed away on April 9, 2020 after a brief illness while fighting a long brave battle against dementia. She was born March 25, 1929, in Dayton, Washington to Everett and Nettie Stearns. She graduated from Dayton High School, graduated from Willamette College in Oregon with a degree in Home Economics. Her mother insisted she needed a teaching degree so she and her sister Mary share... Full story
Vicki Lee (Vasecka) Kulbeck, 65, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, died unexpectedly due to complications of cancer on Tuesday, May 25, 2021. Vicki was born January 7, 1956, in Cooperstown, North Dakota, to Air Force Sgt. Edward and Janis (Munsterman) Vasecka. She lived in South Dakota, Spain, Oregon, and Montana. The family was stationed in Havre in 1964, and Vicki graduated from Havre High School in 1975. After high school, she attended Northern Montana College, receiving her... Full story
Thomas William Bernhardt passed away unexpectedly in St. Cloud, Minnesota on May 13th, 2021 due to a bicycle accident. He was born in Racine, Wisconsin on February 9th, 1964 and called many places home. Tom, affectionately known by his family as Dude, was raised in Racine, Wisconsin. He graduated from St. Catherine's High School in 1982. He pursued his Associates of Science Degree in Dairy Herd Management from the University of Minnesota- Waseca, graduating in 1984. After college, Tom spent... Full story
Glen Swanson, age 53 passed away April 14th after an extended illness. Glen was born May 5, 1967 to Robert and Marilyn Swanson. He graduated from North Toole County High School in Sunburst. Glen resided in Choteau for nearly 30 years. Glen had a tremendous love for sports. He proudly served as the boy's basketball manager in high school and followed the local sports teams, attending as many games as possible. He was honored as the Choteau Bulldogs #1 Fan and served as the grand marshal of the... Full story
Jeanne Lawrence Nydegger, 81, of Melstone, MT passed away Friday, April 2, 2021 in Billings, MT. She was surrounded by her loving family and her caring team from Stillwater Hospice. Jeanne was born October 10, 1939, in St. Paul, Minnesota to Doris and Louis Lawrence. Around the age of 5, Jeanne and her family moved to Big Sandy, Montana. Jeanne graduated from Big Sandy High School in 1957. Jeanne attended and graduated from Northern Montana College with a degree in Business Education. Jeanne... Full story
August Steve Otto 86 of Lewistown died Friday evening at his home surrounded by family of natural causes. He was born April 14, 1934 in Beltrami County, MN the son of Steve and Natalia (Meger) Otto. He received his schooling in Country Schools in Northern Minnesota. On December 4, 1955 he was united in marriage to Ruth I. Lamb in Williams, MN. In 1956 they moved to Montana and he worked as a trapper and contractor in several places. He operated the Virgelle Ferry for 18 years and they then... Full story
Lois June Drew (Schultz) passed away peacefully at the age of 94 Tuesday April 7, 2021 at the Tender Nest Assisted Living Home in Billings ,MT. Lois was born in Big Sandy, MT on June 6, 1926 to Walter and Mabel Hettrick. She was raised on the family farm/ranch helping her parents any way she could in those difficult depression times. She attended school in Box Elder, MT through the eleventh grade and then finished her senior year graduating from Big Sandy High School in 1944. Lois married Dale... Full story
Joyce passed from a broken heart on Monday February 22, 2021 while sleeping in her home in Billings, MT. She was born January 15, 1952 in Havre, MT. Joyce grew up in Big Sandy and always considered that home. She was a graduate of Big Sandy High School in 1970. She attended Beauty School in Billings after high school where she met and married Ron, the love of her life. They celebrated 48 years of marriage in April 2020. Joyce had a passion for sewing and baking. She loved making quilts for... Full story
Kruz Allen McDermott, born September 9, 1991, passed away March 7th, 2021 near Roberts Montana. He is survived by his father, Neal McDermott,(Roxi), and his mother, Ruth Ann Cline,(Shane). He is also survived by his daughter, Cecelia McDermott, his siblings, Jacinda Carpentier, Brett Tefre, Shaila Mudge, Shersteen Cline, Kylie McDermott, Jaylyn Cline, Katie McDermott, Karlie McDermott, his grandparents Jack and Carolyn Shields, Virginia Nygaard,and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Kruz was... Full story
Halvard Warren Berg passed away of natural causes on March 1, 2021, in Havre, MT. Warren was born in December 18, 1943 at St. Claire Hospital in Fort Benton to Halvard Berg and Alice (Panchot) Berg. At the age of 5 his new Dad, Royal McConkey, who married his mother in 1949, moved the family to a ranch located in the Bear's Paw Mountains, east of Big Sandy, MT. The McConkey Ranch was home unitl Warren's sophomore year at Big Sandy High School. Warren moved to Circle, MT to live with his sister... Full story
Bill passed away from natural causes on February 17, 2021. He was born October 7th, 1943 in Havre, Montana to William R. and Lydia Thompson and was the second of three children. He grew up in Chinook where he lived with his father, older sister Chuckie, and younger brother Mick. Bill graduated from Chinook High School in the Spring of 1961. Immediately upon graduating, Bill married the love of his life, Elaine Bleha, on June the 2nd 1961. Soon thereafter he and Elaine had twin daughters Cheryl... Full story
Gary Allen Geyer, 80, passed away on February 6, 2021 due to natural causes. Please visit his online memorial page at www.bentonfh.com to leave a message of condolence for his family. Gary was born on July 11, 1940 in Havre, Montana to Delvene (Corky) Courtnage Geyer and Ernest Geyer. He lived his entire life in big Sandy, Montana. His love for the land and for farming began at a young age. Gary started farming for his grandfather, Grant Courtnage, when he was 11 years old, driving tractor on... Full story
Anella Marie Martin, 89, passed away Thursday, February 4, 2021 of natural causes at Peace Hospice in Great Falls, Montana. Her rosary service will be held at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, February 11th and her Funeral Mass at 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 12th at St. Margaret's Catholic Church in Geraldine, Montana with Father Mohan officiating. Her burial will follow at the Geraldine Cemetery. Memorials in Anella's honor may be made to St. Margaret's Catholic Church, Shriner's Children's Hospital or The... Full story
Clarence Maurice "Fritz" Keller Clarence M. "Fritz" Keller, 76, passed away from injuries he received from an accident on the farm Tuesday, January 19, 2021. A rosary and a funeral mass will be held for immediate family at the St. Jude Catholic Church. His burial will be held at the Cottonwood Cemetery North of Havre. Fritz always said that he would prefer contributions be made to his memorial rather than put towards flowers for his service. Therefore, memorial contributions in Fritz's honor... Full story