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Herbert Eugene Briese, 100, passed away surrounded by family and friends in Fort Benton on July 18, 2017. Graveside services with military honors will be held at the Fort Benton Cemetery on August 19 at 11:00 am with a luncheon to follow at The Clubhouse in Fort Benton. Herbert was born on the homestead five miles north of Loma on September 9, 1916 to Emil John (EJ) Briese and Anna Lola Atwood Briese. He spent his school years riding horseback to the Briese Country School and later attended... Full story
Gerald Francis Gasvoda, 78, of Golden, Colorado joined our Heavenly Father July 29, 2017. "Gerry" or "Bud" Gasvoda, son of Frank and Mary Gasvoda, and loving husband for 52 years of Connie Gasvoda, passed away at the Collier Hospice Center in Wheat Ridge, Colorado after a long battle with cancer. Bud was born in Havre, Montana on May 19, 1939. After attending a one-room schoolhouse, he graduated from Big Sandy High School in 1957. After high school, Bud served in the US Navy where his love of... Full story
Janet Marie Danreuther, 85 passed away June 16, 2017 at Peace Hospice in Great Falls. Her service was at 10 a.m. Monday, June 19, 2017 at the Community Bible Church in Fort Benton with burial at the Riverside Cemetery. Memorials in Janet's honor may be made to Peace Hospice P.O. Box 7008 Great Falls, Montana 59401 or to a charity of the donor's choice. You may visit Janet's on-line memorial to leave a message of condolence for her family at www.bentonfh.com. Services and arrangements have been... Full story
Lorraine June Skaalure, 94, passed away June 19, 2017, in Helena MT. She was born March 21, 1923, in Havre MT to G.O. Omlie and Clara Iverson. Lorraine was preceded in death by her parents, husband Dale, son-in-law Dennis Stevens, brother James O. Omlie, sister-in law Mary Wright Omlie, sister-in-law Thelma Skaalure Lawrenson, and brother-in-law Ben Lawrenson. She is survived by her sister Virginia Kapernick, brother Don Omlie (Shirley), brother-in-law and sister-in-law Glenn and Jere Skaalure,... Full story
Katherine Elaine Courtnage, 69, passed away in Great Falls on Friday, May 26, 2017. Funeral services were at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 3, 2017, in the Big Sandy High School Auditorium. Burial followed in the Big Sandy Cemetery. Elaine's family has suggested memorial donations be made to the Big Sandy Library, Big Sandy Medical Center, or the charity of the donor's choice. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with services and arrangements. Please visit Elaine's online memorial... Full story
Leatrice June Faber, 86, passed away on May 10, 2017. A celebration of love was held at the Methodist Church in Chinook on May 19th, at 3:00. A reception followed at Waldner Hall. Leatrice was born on August 1, 1931, to Arthur and Vioka Butler. She was raised on a farm South of Big Sandy, with her brother, Ellsworth. On April 1, 1951, she married the love of her life, Lawrence Faber. Together, while raising 4 children, they made their home East of Big Sandy for 13 years before moving to Cleveland. Leatrice took great pride in being a... Full story
Wanda Marilyn Morris Ragan 78 of Green River, WY formally of Blaine County and Big Sandy, Montana passed away Jan. 18, 2017 at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City, Utah after a hard fought battle with Pulmonary Hypertension surrounded by family. Mom was born March 10, 1938 in Harlem, MT the 5th child and only daughter of Gail and Fay(Statelen) Morris. On Sept. 11, 1955 she married the Love of her Life James H. Ragan in Big Sandy, Montana. To this union 4 children were born....
The memorial service to celebrate the lives of Donald J. Buffington and Phillip L. Buffington will be held on Friday, May 12 at 2:00pm. Phill died at his home in Tucson, Arizona on October 1, 2016. On December 20, 2016 Don died at the Montana Veteran’s Home in Columbia Falls, Montana. The memorial service will include military honors and scattering of ashes at the Buffington homestead ranch, south of Chester (5441 Broadhurst Road, Ledger, MT 59456). Family, neighbors and friends are all welcome....
Allan Pearson, age 85, Big Sandy. Born on October 4th, 1931 to Lloyd and Myrtle Pearson in Big Sandy Montana. He was raised on his family's farm west of Big Sandy, and attended grade school at Mountainview School on the Kennilworth prarie. He attended Big Sandy High School and graduated with the class of 1949. In 1952 he married Shirley Johnson, and two years later began farming. Farming became his life, and a few years later he started a custom spraying business where he provided spraying... Full story
John A. Cline, "J.C." "Johnny" 65, passed away surrounded by his family on Friday, April 7th, at Benefis Hospital due to injuries he had sustained after falling from a rooftop. J.C. was born on December 13, 1951 in Havre, MT., son to Marvin and Jeanette (Whetham) Cline. He grew up on the family farm located west of Big Sandy, attending Mountain View grade school and Big Sandy High School. J.C. married Sandra (Chamberlain) Temple in 1981, giving birth to his only daughter Nancy, in 1982, and... Full story
Ronald A. Bitz November 30, 1938 - March 27, 2017 Ronald A. Bitz, 78, of Box Elder passed away on March 27, 2017 at the Big Sandy Medical Center due to natural causes. He was surrounded by family during his last days and hours. A memorial service to celebrate his life was held on Saturday, April 1st at 11:00 A.M. at the Big Sandy Community Church of God with Pastor Erik Sietsema officiating. Cremation has taken place and Ron's ashes will be scattered on the family farm. Ron was born on November...
Catherine A. (Carter) Dielman, 72, passed away due to natural causes on Saturday, March 18, 2017, at Northern Montana Care Center. Cremation has taken place, and memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 15, 2017, at Big Sandy United Methodist Church with Pastor Sharon Robertson officiating. Burial will follow in the Big Sandy Cemetery. Cathy’s family has suggested memorial donations to Operation Smile, 3641 Faculty Blvd., Virginia Beach, VA 23453, or to the charity of t... Full story
Catherine A. (Carter) Dielman, 72, passed away due to natural causes on Saturday, March 18, 2017, at Northern Montana Care Center. Cremation has taken place, and memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 15, 2017, at Big Sandy United Methodist Church with Pastor Sharon Robertson officiating. Burial will follow in the Big Sandy Cemetery. Cathy’s family has suggested memorial donations to Operation Smile, 3641 Faculty Blvd., Virginia Beach, VA 23453, or to the charity of the donor’s choice. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has...
Ronald Murray Upham, 94, passed away March 26, 2017 due to natural causes. Ron's services will be held on Saturday, April 8, 2017 as follows: viewing from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., at Community Bible Church; his burial at 1:00 p.m., at the Big Sandy Cemetery, and his funeral service will be at 3:00 p.m., at the Community Bible Church with Pastors Joe Jordan and Graham Nicolson officiating. Memorials in Ron's name may be made to Community Bible Church, 1600 Main Street, Fort Benton, MT 59442,... Full story
Anitra Arlene (Craft) Willson, 75, passed away on March 25, 2017 due to natural causes. Her funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, April 3, 2017 at the Ag Center with Pastor Kit Miller officiating. Memorials in Anitra's honor may be made to the Dedman Foundation, 2400 High Street, Fort Benton, MT 59442; Gift of Life, 1101 26th Street S., P.O. Box 7008, Great Falls, MT 59406; or to the donor's choice. Benton Funeral Home has been entrusted with services and arrangements. Please visit... Full story
Betty E. Silvan, 82, passed away Peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, due to natural causes on Saturday, March 18, 2017, at Big Sandy Medical Center. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 25, 2017, at the Big Sandy United Methodist Church with Pastor Sharon Robertson officiating. Burial followed at the Big Sandy Cemetery. Betty’s family has suggested memorial donations be made to the Big Sandy Senior Citizens’ Center, the Big Sandy Medical Center, the Big Sandy United Methodist Church, or the charity of the donor’s choic...
Betty E. Silvan, 82, passed away due to natural causes on Saturday, March 18, 2017, at Big Sandy Medical Center. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 25, 2017, at the Big Sandy United Methodist Church with Pastor Sharon Robertson officiating. Burial followed at the Big Sandy Cemetery. Betty's family has suggested memorial donations be made to the Big Sandy Senior Citizens' Center, the Big Sandy Medical Center, the Big Sandy United Methodist Church, or the charity of the... Full story
Gary Lee Darlington, 70, passed away peacefully at his residence on March 24, 2017, due to natural causes. His funeral service were held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, March 27, 2017, at the Big Sandy Methodist Church with Pastor Sharon Robertson officiating. Burial will be at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 28, 2017, at the Big Sandy Cemetery. Memorials in Gary's name may be made to Chouteau County Hospice, Chouteau County Cancer Association, or to the charity of the donor's choice. Please visit Gary's... Full story
Fred G. Bitz, 89, of Big Sandy, passed away March 11, 2017 at Big Sandy Nursing Home due to natural causes. Funeral Services were held on Friday, March 17, 2017 at 1:00 pm at Fifth Avenue Christian Church with Ila McClenahan officiating. Burial followed at Big Sandy Cemetery at 4:30 pm. Fred was born January 23, 1928 on the family farm near Big Sandy - No. 11 of 13 children born to Henry and Markareita Bitz. His mother died in 1931 when he was three. His father remarried Matilda Klundt and... Full story
William Arnold Sheets, 87, of Onalaska, Wisconsin passed away Saturday, February 18, 2017 at Eagle Crest North. He was born in Portland, OR, on September 25, 1929 to John and Wilma (Ruping) Sheets. Bill joined the Navy when he was "17 years and 6 days old". While he was an Assistant Weapons Officer in Charleston, South Carolina, he met and fell in love with a young Navy WAVE, June Marsh. They married August 23, 1952, in Charleston, South Carolina. His veteran service spanned the periods of... Full story
Ernest Israil Bahnmiller, 82, of Big Sandy, passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2017 of natural causes. A Funeral Service was held Saturday, March 11th, at 2:00 PM, with a Visitation one hour prior, at Christ Lutheran Church in Big Sandy with burial followed at the Big Sandy Cemetery. He was born August 25, 1934 in Havre, MT to Martha and Gotthilf Bahnmiller. Ernie grew up in Big Sandy and graduated from high school in 1951. He then began farming full time. In 1952 he went into partnership with his... Full story
William H. “Bill” Baltrusch, 87, passed away at his residence on Sunday, February 26, 2017. Visitation was held from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m., and funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, March 3, 2017, at the Havre Assembly of God Church with Pastor Bill Ballance and Pastor Curt Curtis officiating. Burial followed at the Highland Cemetery. Bill’s family has suggested memorial donations be made to the Bill Baltrusch Memorial Fund at the Assembly of God Church of Havre, Rocky Boy or Lodge Pole. Contributions can be made to the Montana Assem... Full story
Edward Leo Nygard died peacefully on January 21, 2017, at the Juneau Pioneer Home. He was 89. Ed was born on June 6, 1927, in Big Sandy, Montana, to Julius and Irma (Tuomi) Nygard. He was the eldest of four children. Ed grew up in Big Sandy on the family homestead, working the family commercial coal mine. He graduated from Big Sandy High School in 1945. He graduated in 1949 from the University of Montana (Go Grizz) with a degree in forestry. Ed joined the United States Army on September 28,... Full story
Lorraine M. Otto, 92, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2017 at Big Sandy Nursing Home due to natural causes. Services will be held on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. with a viewing one hour prior at St. Margaret Mary's Catholic Church with Father Pete Guthneck officiating. Burial to follow at Big Sandy Cemetery. Holland and Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with services and arrangements. Please visit Lorraine's online memorial page and leave a message of condolence for her... Full story
With the passing of Big Sandy native Robert Lee Green, our community, the music world and music education lost a bright star. Known here during his school days as "Bobby," Bob Green was a brilliant natural musician, whether playing trumpet or jazz piano. On a personal note, in our youth when he was visiting from his adopted state of California, Bob would generously teach my cousin Lowell Svennungsen and me some of his inventive licks on the piano. "Honeysuckle Rose" was a favorite. Robert Green... Full story