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Georgianna Mae Reichelt was born Nov. 4, 1928 in Great Falls, MT and died on Feb. 15, 2019 at age 90 in Missoula, MT. Her parents, George and Annie Reichelt had 5 children; Georgie, Donna, Dennis, Larry and Gary. The family lived and played on their farm six miles west and south of Big Sandy, MT. Georgie loved to read and study, singing and music, all animals (especially her kitties), stylish cloths and hats and traveling. She and her mother enjoyed many driving trips together. Georgie also... Full story
Duane "Bill" Robert Davis, age 63, passed away peacefully in Missoula on Sunday January, 20 2019, surrounded by family. Born on September 12, 1955 to Grace and Willis Davis in Butte, he was raised throughout Montana, spending much of his childhood on a ranch in Wise River and Whitehall. His family moved to Deer Lodge in 1970 where Bill met his high school sweetheart Susan (Knight), and attended Powell County High School, graduating in 1973. Furthering his education, he followed his passion to a... Full story
Clifford (Cliff) N. Knutson passed away on January 19, 2019 in Yuma, AZ of a heart attack at the age of 72. He was born on January 17, 1947 to Malfred and Anna Knutson of Big Sandy, MT where he lived until being drafted into the US Army. Cliff served in the Vietnam War for one year and relocated to Helena upon his discharge. He attended the Helena Vo-tech and earned a degree in carpentry. He married Catherine Strizich on August 22, 1970. He spent 18 years with Yuhas Millwork and 15 years with... Full story
Alan Larson passed away Thursday, January 26, 2019 at Benefis Eastview Memory Unit. A Memorial Service will be held at Croxford Funeral Home on Saturday, March 2 at 11:00 am, with reception following. A Graveside Service will be scheduled later in the year at the Big Sandy Cemetery. Alan (Al) Wayne Larson was born July 2, 1945, in Miles City, MT to Reynold and Irene (Schmidt) Larson. The family moved to Big Sandy MT, soon after Alan's birth when Reynold returned to farming. Alan grew up on the... Full story
Richard “Dick” G. Cecrle, 70 of Big Sandy passed away on Monday, January 28, 2019 at Peace Hospice in Great Falls. Cremation has taken place and services will be held at a later date. Holland and Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with services and arrangements. Please visit Dick’s online memorial page and leave a message of condolence for his family at www.hollandbonine.com.... Full story
Lillian Rose Petr Blazek passed away on January 7, 2019 in Tumwater, Washington. Lillian was born on March 5, 1922 at her family home in the Iliad community southeast of Big Sandy. She was the second of eight children of Frank Petr and Anna Koutensky Petr. In 1934 at age 12, Lillian completed Iliad School through eighth grade. She loved both her classwork and her teachers, and was undeterred by the two and a half-mile walk each direction in harsh Montana winters. In 1936, soon after she had... Full story
Ronald J. Andrade, 64, passed away due to natural causes at his residence on Thursday, November 29, 2018. Cremation has taken place, and burial of Ron and Michelle's cremated remains will take place at a later date with their son Andrew in Sheridan, Wyoming. Memorial donations have been suggested to Andrade Memorial Benefit Fund, c/o Wells Fargo Bank, Big Sandy, MT 59520, to help defray family expenses. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with services and arrangements. Please... Full story
Emil Shelton Soret was born in Morenci, Arizona on October 21, 1930. He passed away on November 1, 2018. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Arkansas, and a Master of Science from the University of Colorado. He was a First Lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force from 1952 to 1954 and served in the Korean War. He is survived by his wife of 64 years (August 1954), Phyllis (Boettcher); sons, Jim Soret and wife, Deide; Ron Soret and wife, Cathy; daughter, Karen... Full story
Michelle R. Andrade, 57, passed away due to natural causes on Wednesday, November 14, 2018, at Peace Hospice in Great Falls. Cremation has taken place, and burial of Michelle's cremated remains will be at a later date with her son Andrew in Sheridan, Wyoming. Her family has suggested memorial donations be made in Michelle's name to Peace Hospice or to the charity of the donor's choice. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Please visit Michelle's online memorial... Full story
Leo Martin Faber, 89, passed away due to natural causes on Saturday, November 17, 2018, at the Big Sandy Care Center. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 30, 2018, at St. Margaret Mary's Catholic Church. Burial will follow in the Big Sandy Cemetery. Leo's family has suggested memorial donations be made in his name to the Big Sandy Volunteer Fire Department, Big Sandy Medical Center, or St. Margaret Mary's Catholic Church. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been... Full story
Margaret Grubb passed away of natural causes on November 2, 2018. She was born on April 22, 1918 to Martin and Mary (Franz) Balazic at home in Big Sandy, Mt. Her birth was attended by Dr. Worstell and Mid-wife Mrs. Mc Donald. She grew up on the family farm in the "Dirty Thirties" with her 5 brothers and 2 sisters. Life was challenging for everyone. The children worked as soon as they were able. Margaret attended grade school and high school in Big Sandy graduating in 1937. In her senior year... Full story
Marilyn Lund, Long-time teacher and resident of both Big Sandy and Geraldine, passed away on September 30, 2018 after a lengthy battle with cancer. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 17th at 2:00 p.m. at the Community Bible Church at 1600 Main Street, Fort Benton. Ben Lund, her husband and Karen, Paul, and Mark, her children, would be grateful for your presence.... Full story
Irene E. Rice, 90, passed away due to natural causes at her Kalispell residence on Tuesday, October 23, 2018. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, November 2, 2018, at Big Sandy United Methodist Church, with viewing beginning at noon. Burial will follow in the Big Sandy Cemetery. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with services and arrangements. Please visit Irene's online memorial page and leave a message of condolence for her family at www.hollandbonine.com.... Full story
Mary Amelia Novak Bold, 92, passed away peacefully at Peace Hospice in Great Falls on October 16, 2018 from natural causes. A Vigil service was held at St. Margaret Mary's Church in Big Sandy on October 21, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. Her Funeral Mass was celebrated on October 22, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. followed by a luncheon. Interment was held at the Riverside Cemetery in Fort Benton at 3:30 p.m., followed by visiting with family at the Grand Union Hotel in Fort Benton. Memorials can be made in Mary's name... Full story
This world is at a great loss, as one of the most gentle, maternal and affectionate women of her time has been called up to heaven. Margaret Christine (Stremcha) Robertson was born on August 13, 1925 in Havre, Montana to Antone and Francis (Smoltz) Stremcha. Margaret graduated from Big Sandy High School in 1944, where she was the majorette for four years. Soon after, she married her high school sweetheart, Walter F. Robertson in June of 1944. Together, the couple raised three sons during their 6... Full story
Marilyn Lund passed away on September 30, 2018 after a lengthy battle with cancer. A memorial service is being planned for a later date. She and her husband Ben, of 55 years, raised their three children: Paul, Mark (Krista), and Karen on their Chouteau county farms at Big Sandy and Geraldine. Marilyn is survived by her husband Ben; three children; three grandchildren: Scott, Courtney, and Andrea; sister Suzanne (Bob) Lervick; and multiple in-laws, cousins, nieces and nephews. Marilyn, daughter o... Full story
Kimberly Ann (Robinson) Sheehy passed away on August 23, 2018, at the Big Sandy Medical Center. Kim was 61, having been born on March 13, 1957, in Detroit, Michigan, to Alfred and Elaine (Ayotte) Robinson. Kim grew up in St. Clair Shores, Michigan, and graduated from Lake Shores High School in 1975. She attended Michigan State University on a National Merit Scholarship, graduating in 1979. Throughout high school and college, Kim worked at McDonalds. In 1980 she came to Montana to visit her... Full story
Helen Ruth Curtiss (Henderson) Former Montana resident, 94, died July 5, 2018, at her home in Napavine, Washington. At her request, no service will be held. Mrs. Curtiss was born at home in Warrick, Montana to Frank and Lois Henderson on June 15, 1924. She attended high school, along with her siblings and cousins, in Big Sandy, Montana. During her high school years, she met Leonard Ray. They married on December 7, 1941 in Big Sandy. She moved to Washington state in the early 1970’s. She retired from the Group Health Cooperative of Washington in... Full story
Patrick D. Welty peacefully went Home on August 2, 2018. His loving wife, Wilma, was by his side; daughter, Val, had spent a pleasant afternoon the day before; and all children, Pam, Val, Brian, and Mark, spent several precious days with him the previous week. Pat was born on March 17, 1934, in Havre, MT, to Ben and Loetta Welty. He graduated from Big Sandy High School in 1952 and went to work for Harvey Keller Sr. at the O'Neal ranch until he joined the US Army in 1953. After Basic training he... Full story
Heaven has gained one of Montana's last, best, cowboys: Jerry Louis Jenkins. Born on July 17, 1936, Jerry passed away on July 31, 2018, in Lewistown. Born in Great Falls to Harold Herbert and Louise Augusta (Lanning) Jenkins of Big Sandy, Jerry, lost his father when he was just two years old. As a child, he spent many hours working at Dick's Dairy in Big Sandy, which was owned and operated by his mom and step-dad, Richard Bush. Jerry spent his high school years living with and helping his... Full story
Patrick Donald Welty 84, passed away in Big Sandy on Thursday, August 2, 2018. A Celebration of Life will be on Friday, August 17, 2018, 9:00 a.m. at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, 400 Johannes in Big Sandy. Holland and Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with services and arrangements. Please visit Patrick’s online memorial page and leave a message of condolence for his family at hollandbonine.com.... Full story
Lionell Grass, 96, passed away due to natural causes on Thursday, July 12, 2018, at Missouri River Medical Center in Fort Benton, MT. Cremation has taken place, and memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, July 20, 2018, at Benton Funeral Home Chapel. Lionell was born on May 21, 1922, in Butte, MT and was adopted by John and Bertha (Schmidt) Grass at the age of six weeks. He was raised in Box Elder, MT, attending school there. Lionell graduated from Big Sandy High School in 1940,... Full story
Polson - Winfred (Jerry) P. Halter Jr. (Dad, Grandpa & Ol'Papa) Jerry was born June 9, 1923 to Winfred and Lillian Joyce Halter in Havre, Montana at Sacred Heart Hospital. He passed peacefully at home outside of Polson on Sunday, June 3, 2018 just six days shy of his 95th birthday. He graduated from Havre High School in 1942. During the summers, of those high school years, Jerry worked for Steve Boyce on his ranch, which sparked his interest in ranching. After he graduated, he went to work for... Full story
Nina Marie Hagen was born December 19, 1932 to Esther and Thomas Lanning in Big Sandy, Montana. She passed in to the loving arms of our lord Thursday May 10, 2018 at Garden Plaza Assisted Living in Post Falls, Idaho. Nina married the love of her life Myron "Sandy" Hagen on October 31, 1959 in Eugene, Oregon. They had one daughter, Renee Hagen (Larson). Nina grew up mainly in Big Sandy and Helena, Montana, graduating from Helena High School in 1950. Nina attended Carroll College in Helena, Montan... Full story
Helen L. Kallenberger, 102, passed away due to natural causes on Wednesday, May 9, 2018, at the Care & Comfort Home. A visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 17, 2018 at Holland & Bonine Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, May 18, 2018 at First Lutheran Church in Havre. Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery. Her family has suggested memorial donations be made in Helen’s name to the Kallenberger Girls, c/o Bear Paw Credit Union or to the Hill County 4-H Foundation. Holland & Bonine F... Full story