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On March 1, 2023, Mary Ann Cowan Nepil joined her loving husband, Jerry J. Nepil, in the presence of their Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Mary Ann, always known as Ann, was born Sadie Catherine to Jack and Anna Kifer on September 15th, 1926. When she was about 18 months old, she became ill with Spinal Meningitis. Her mother caught pneumonia and later died, but before her death she asked her husband to take Sadie (Ann) to Big Sandy, MT to Glen and Blanche Cowan, a teacher and rancher, to see if... Full story
Raymond Wayne Ahrens, age 86, died from complications of sugar diabetes on August 18, 2021, in Riverton, Wyoming. Raymond is survived by his granddaughter, Candice Summerlin Burns, of Riverton, Wyoming; his great-granddaughter, Breesha Summerlin of Riverton, Wyoming; his brother, Roger Ahrens, of Salt Lake City, Utah; nine nieces and nephews; numerous great nieces and nephews; and many who he became Grandpa to. He is preceded in death by his wife, Thelma (Sauer) Ahrens, step-children Ruth Ann Ah... Full story
Orville Wayne Grasdock, loving husband, father, and grandfather of Fairfield, MT, passed away suddenly at his home on February 9, 2023. Orville, or Mr. G. as he was called by many of his students, was born on June 11, 1936, at his parent's home on their farm on the Fairfield Bench. He lived there his entire youth, attending Greenfield Grade School and graduating from Fairfield High School in 1954. Orville was the son of Herman and Gertrude Spoelder Grasdock. He was raised on a farm northeast of... Full story
Howard Leroy Wright passed away on 14 January 2023 in Lindon, Utah, a month shy of his 92nd birthday. Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at Howard's request. He was born on 12 February 1931 on the family farm near Big Sandy, Montana, as the youngest child of John "Bert" Wright and Della Mae Swan/Schwaberow. His parents gave him the name "Howard," but his brothers and sisters added "Leroy." Howard attended school in Big Sandy and graduated from high school in 1949. He was... Full story
HAMILTON - Sharon Roberton, 76, passed away at Beehive Homes of Hamilton on January 11, 2023, after an admirable battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. She was born in Havre on September 25, 1946, to Lester and Inez (Johnson) Sluggett. Sharon was 1 of 9 children. She was raised on a farm/ranch 3 5 miles outside of Big Sandy. Sharon attended the one room Cantigny School 3 miles from her home for grades 1 to 8. She graduated from Big Sandy High School in 1963. Sharon attended Northern Montana... Full story
Sheryl Ann Mason (age 75), surrounded by her family, peacefully entered eternal life with Christ Jesus on January 6, 2023, in Lodi, California. Sheryl Mason was born in Big Sandy, MT to Howard Albert Wiederrich and Betty Jane Spooner on April 26, 1947. She attended Big Sandy High School, Big Sandy, MT, graduating in 1965, as well as cosmetology school in Seattle Washington. She married Stephen Mason on April 27, 1985, in Lodi California. She worked at many places, including Lodi Day Nursery School, Farmers & Merchants Bank, Lasting... Full story
Billy W. Shane (Bill) 89, passed away on December 20, 2022. Bill Shane was born on July 24, 1933 in Chadwick, MO, to Lewis Shane and Elsie Gray. Bill graduated in 1952 from Columbia High School, Richland, WA. He served in the Army from 1953-1955. He started his career as a Radiation Monitor out at the Hanford Site and went on to work at the same place for about 40 years. Bill married Barbara Dennis in 1956 and had 2 children, Talya Nay of West Richland and Tonnya Anders, deceased. Bill and... Full story
Carolyn J. Norris, 74, a long-time resident of Chester & Joplin, passed away peacefully at Village Health & Rehab, in Missoula, Montana on January 3, 2023. Born March 5th, 1948 to Winfred P. (Jerry) and Inez (Huestis) Halter in Havre, she was raised near Big Sandy on the Halter Ranch along the Missouri River. She attended school in Big Sandy and began her career in the Healthcare field while still in high school. She married Steve Norris on November 15, 1968. Over the years they l ived in Fort B... Full story
Beatrice Darlene (Beck) Kane passed away December 16, 2022, in Helena. At her request, funeral services in Big Sandy will be held in July. Interment will be at the family ranch in the Bear Paw Mountains. Bea was born to Adolf and Hilda (Weidmer) Beck in Havre on June 3rd,1936. The third of seven children, she was raised on the family farm three miles west of Hogeland. She enjoyed helping her mom with household chores and learning to cook and bake. Bea told of a time when she was 10 or 11 going... Full story
After a lengthy illness, our beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and friend went with to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 31, 2022 surrounded by her family. Gail Brandt was born to Kenneth and Audrey Hagan on May 3, 1940 in Havre, Montana. She and her twin brother Gary graduated high school in Big Sandy, Montana, in 1958. She attended Northern Montana College in Havre, Montana, where she graduated with a BA in Elementary Education. It was here that she met her... Full story
Frances Alberta Ostrom, 93, passed away at the Big Sandy Medical Center due to natural causes. Her funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at the Big Sandy Church of God. Please visit Frances's online memorial page at www.bentonfh.com to send a card or leave a message of condolence for her family. Frances Alberta Ostrom was born to Frank and Anna Chaffee in Big Sandy, Montana on September 15, 1929. Her parents homesteaded in the Hopp area. After the untimely death of... Full story
Bruce Lynn Sterrett, 71, died of natural causes on Tuesday, October 3, 2022 at Big Sandy Medical Center. Bruce was born June 8, 1951 in Havre, MT to Mary (Williams) and Howard Sterrett. He joined brothers Larry and Jerry. He was raised on the family farm in Havre and attended Havre Public Schools. He lived in Great Falls for several years and worked at many of the businesses downtown, helping with deliveries. Later, Bruce moved to Big Sandy and resided at the Big Sandy Medical Center. Bruce was... Full story
Born – October 3, 1935, Big Sandy, MT Died – September 24, 2022, Lynnwood, WA Georgia was born on October 3, 1935 in Big Sandy, Montana. She was the youngest of 3 children born to Beatrice and George Schlack. Georgia graduated from Big Sandy High School in 1952. After graduating, she left Big Sandy to attend college at Northern Montana State University in Havre, Montana. Georgia married Calvin Reichelt on September 15, 1957 at the Methodist church in Big Sandy, Montana. In 1959, they moved to... Full story
Richard Wayne Cook, Jr., "Richie" 47, passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2022, in Salt Lake City, Utah from complications of heart surgery. Viewing was held Friday, September 9 from 5-7 p.m. His funeral service was at 10 a.m. Saturday, September 10, 2022, at the LDS Church in Fort Benton. With his celebration of life service at 2 p.m. Saturday, at the Big Sandy High School Gymnasium. His burial will follow at the Cook Family Farm with a Potluck to follow at the shop. Please visit "Richie's" online... Full story
Joyce Marie Robertson, 77, passed away Friday, September 2, 2022, at the Big Sandy Nursing Home. At her request no services will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in her honor may be made to the Big Sandy Ambulance, Big Sandy Medical Center, or to the Big Sandy Medical Guild. Please visit Joyce's online memorial to send a card or leave a message of condolence for her family at www.hollandbonine.com. Joyce was born January 2, 1945, in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, one of three... Full story
Larry Thomas Sasaki, age 71 passed away due to complications from heart surgery on September 1, 2022, in Great Falls, MT. He was an easy-going man with the patience and precision to haul the world's largest tractors across the country. Fueled by his parent's indefatigable work ethic, he would quietly do what was needed to be done without being told or even asked. Though he wasn't fluent in the native language of his family's heritage and unfortunately was never able to fulfill a goal of... Full story
John Walter Diacon, of Tecumseh, Oklahoma passed away on May 31, 2022, in Oklahoma City after a fight with cancer. John was born September 18, 1964, in Fort Benton, Montana to Lawrence and Cheryl (Saksa) Diacon. Through the years, he attended schools in Big Sandy, Montana, Tonkawa, Oklahoma, Red Rock, Oklahoma, and Scottsdale, Arizona. John served in the United States Navy from April 1988 to June 1992. After basic training and A-school, he was stationed at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island,... Full story
2 years and 15 days shy of achieving his goal of living to be 100 years old, Clarence Allan Pursley was called home to Jesus on July 1, 2022. He was born to James and Mildred (Rickert) Pursley on July 16, 1933. His childhood was filled with daring escapades with his brother, Aaron "Duke" Pursley on their family's ranch in Big Sandy, Montana. At times, the Pursley boys were a handful. From starting their Christmas tree on fire to dodging .22 rifle bullets as they ricocheted off rocks, the two... Full story
On the evening of June 19, 2022, Boyd Elton Romine died at the age of 90. Boyd was born on August 18, 1931, in Rugby, North Dakota to William and Melvie Romine. In 1951, Boyd joined the Army and spent two years in the service and was stationed in Okinawa. He received his Bachelor of Science from the Minot State Teachers College in 1956 and his Master's Degree from the University of North Dakota in 1962. Boyd married Judy Momerak in June of 1957. Together they raised three children, Bill, Andy... Full story
Lyle Ophus, 83, retired farmer and rancher, died of cancer May 20, 2022. Funeral Mass was celebrated Friday, May 27, at 11 AM at St. Margaret Mary's Catholic Church in Big Sandy. Lyle was born in 1939 to Anton and Pearl Ophus at the family farm near Big Sandy. He was the youngest of their 14 children. He attended school in Big Sandy and graduated class of 1958. Lyle attended MSU Northern college for a short time. He married Barbara Magda in 1960 at St Margaret Mary's Catholic Church in Big... Full story
Local Cowboy and Master Engraver, Aaron "Duke" Pursley, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at the Big Sandy Medical Center of natural causes. Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at Duke's request. Duke was born June 28, 1935 to James and Mildred (Rickert) Pursley in his grandparent's home at the foothills of Centennial a short distance from Big Sandy, Montana. He lived his entire life within a ten mile circle of his birthplace. Duke graduated from Big Sandy High School in... Full story
Lyle K. Ophus passed from this life to eternity, on Friday, May 20. His funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday , May 27 at Saint Margaret Mary’s Catholic Church in Big Sandy. A full obituary will follow.... Full story
Denora "Denny" K. (Reichelt) Johnson, 64, passed away due to natural causes at her residence on May 10, 2022. Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be held at11:00 am on Thursday, May 19, 2022 at Immanuel Baptist Church in Havre. Denny's family has suggested memorials be made in her memory to the Hi-line Pregnancy Resource Center or the charity of the donor's choice. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with services and arrangements. Please visit Denny's online... Full story
Alma L. (Jappe) Foss, 99, passed peacefully on Sunday, May 8, 2022. Better known as "Dicky", she was born august 17, 1922, along with her twin sister Alva, better known as "Happy", on a farm outside of Big Sandy, MT. She was the daughter of Fritz and Auguste Jappe, who were German immigrants. The twins were the youngest of seven, who are now all deceased: Dora (Vernon) Markham, Henry (myrtle) Jappe, Viola (Harold) Remington, and Alva. The twins graduated from Big Saandy High school in 1941 and... Full story
Wade was born to Glenn and Cathy (Henderson) Pursley on May 9, 1964 in Havre. After suffering a massive stroke on April 15 and several devastating setbacks to follow, he died on May 2, 2022 with family by his side at the Great Falls Peace Hospice. The first part of his childhood was spent with his parents, his older sister and younger brother south of Zurich and after his parents' divorce at the old place, in the foothills of Centennial. As a child he loved sliding down hills in a cardboard... Full story