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Carol Ann Lux, age 76, of Chinook, MT, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 4, 2025, surrounded by her family. Cremation has taken place, and in keeping with her wishes, no formal services will be held-she wanted no fuss. At a later date, Carol will be floated down the Missouri River at Virgelle, MT, a place she cherished and spent many happy days with her family growing up. Carol lived in Chinook her entire life until about four years ago, when health challenges made it clear she needed...
Raymon Ronald Reid was born May 12, 1926, in Egeland, North Dakota. He graduated from Cando High School, then worked on local farms prior to joining the U.S. Navy- late summer of 1944. Ray spent time in the sunny Philippines, Japan and Hawaii (courtesy of the U.S. Navy) before being discharged summer of 1946. After graduating college and marrying Ruby Bjornstad (In June 1950), he then started his teaching career. In late summer of 1958, Ray and Ruby moved to Chinook. Ray said, "When I saw the...
Richard Eldon Gilmore, 86, of Dodson, passed away in Billings, MT on October 2, 2025. Richard was born November 1, 1938 in Thompson Falls, MT to Eldon and Evelyn Gilmore. He graduated from Malta High School in 1957 going on to work for a short time at Philco Feeds. He was then drafted into the Armed Forces in 1961 serving in the Korean conflict during which time he received a letter of appreciation from his Commanding Officer. Richard married Glennagene Wilson in 1964, they had two children...
Raymon Reid, 99, passed away October 10, 2025 at Sweet Memorial Nursing Home in Chinook. A viewing will be held from 6:00 - 9:00 PM, Friday, October 17th, at Wilderness Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, October 18th, at the American Lutheran Church in Chinook. Wilderness Funeral Homes has been entrusted with arrangements....
William R. "Bill" Dritshulas, Jr., 86, passed away due to natural causes on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at the Northern Montana Care Center. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 26, 2025, at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church with Monsignor Daniel Wathen officiating. Burial followed in Highland Cemetery. His family has suggested that memorial donations in Bill's memory be made to the Friends of the Animal Shelter, St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church, or the charity of...
Connie, beloved wife, daughter, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Sunday, August 17, 2025 after a long and courageous battle with Lewy Body Dementia. A celebration of life service was held Saturday, August 23 at the First Presbyterian Church in Covington Virginia, officiated by Pastor Linda Trumbo. At 84 years young, Connie enjoyed a long, active and happy life before her illness. She was born on April 27, 1941 in...
Myron Evans Ness was born April 10th, 1935, to Rebecca Ann and Paul Ness in Chinook, Montana. He was raised with his two older brothers and a younger sister. He attended school in the Chinook school district and gradated in 1955. While in school he worked for the Chinook service station and the Farmers Union. In 1956, Myron and his buddies went down to the recruiter’s office and volunteered to serve during the Vietnam War. He served 1-year active duty on a ship in the Asian Pacific, and 1 year in the reserves. He married Billie Jean Crittenden...
Joanne was born to Sarah and Guy Riggin on April 5, 1936, in Havre, Montana. She grew up with a love for animals and was an accomplished trumpet player. In 1951 she married Paul Wing. They had four children, Zane, Mark, Lisa, and Robyn. When they married they were both students in Bozeman. In 1968 she and the children moved to Ashland, Oragon where she married Bob Selby in the early 70's. After a move to Roseburg, Oregon, Joanne achieved her RN degree at Umpqua Community College. She worked at...
Patrick James Murdy was born on March 18th, 1930, in Ismay, Montana. He graduated from Custer County High School in Miles City, Montana, in 1948. A year later, in 1949, Pat enlisted in the Marine Corps, where he served in a M.A.S.H. unit during the Korean conflict. Pat was married to Rosemarie for 39 years until her passing in 1992. In May 1993, he married Donna Mae, his partner for 32 years. Pat was a hard worker all his life. He worked as a lab and x-ray technician for Dr. Leeds for 30 years....
Debbie Chapman Olson - Memorial Services to be held at Kuper Memorial Cemetery August 16, 2025 at 11:00 AM with a reception to follow at Chinook Senior Center. In lieu of flowers a memorial donation may be made to Chinook Senior Center in Debbie’s honor....
Thomas Jacob Miller, 90, of Malta, Montana passed away July 15th, 2025 at the Havre Hospital. Tom was born September 10th, 1934 in Harlem, the middle of nine children born to Henry Miller and Louisa (Shupe) Miller. He was raised in and around Harlem. As a young man, Tom worked with his dad and brother Larry clearing cottonwood trees along the river between Zurich and Fort Belknap as part of a flood-control project. In 1953, Tom and his cousin, Milton, took the train to Butte where they were...
Steve Blaine Warburton of Harlem, MT passed away on July 7, 2025, following a lengthy battle with chronic acute idiopathic pancreatitis with his daughter KaelaRae and wife Patricia (Tish) lovingly at his side. Steve was born on September 18, 1965, in Lewistown, MT to Linda Rae Henderson and attended school in Warrick, Zurich, Havre Public Schools, Northern Montana College (now MSU Northern), and Miles City Community College. Steve was the father of KaelaRae Elaine Warburton and loving...
Doug & Darla Plouffe - A Celebration of Life will be held for Doug and Darla Plouffe on August 2, 2025 at 1:00 pm at the Eagles in Chinook. Lunch will be served along with good conversation and sharing of memories....
Edith Helen (Staples) Bilger passed away peacefully on Monday, July 7, 2025 at the Care and Comfort Home in Havre, Montana. Edith was born to Ernest and Iris (Sanguins) Staples in Missoula on December 20, 1923. She attended the Polly school and graduated from Turner High School in 1941 and then went on to Northern Montana College to earn a secretarial degree. Following graduation she went to work as the secretary for the president of Northern Montana College. Edith married William (Bill )...
Lois Jean Wilson Butcher, 94, passed away on July 8, 2025, at her home in Chinook, MT. Lois was born April 24, 1931, in Great Falls, MT to Robert and Ester (Violett) Wilson. Lois was the oldest of 8 children, 3 brothers and 4 sisters. During her teenage years Lois talked of growing up on the homestead farm outside of Harlem, MT. During high school she met and dated the love of her life Dale Butcher. Shortly after graduating from Harlem High School, on November 24, 1949 (Thanksgiving Day that...
Lawny Dean Miller, born and raised in Blaine County, passed away on July 9 at the family home west of Chinook. He was born February 14, 1959 in Great Falls the son of Sheri and Lawrence Miller. He spent one summer working for his mom's uncle, Teddy Powell, who gave him the name "Moby Dick the spouting whale" which fit him well! It finally got shortened to Moe which is what most who knew him well called him. He served his time in the Air Force in the late '70s. Upon discharge spent many years...
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,...
Shelby Edward (Ed) Smith passed away December 29, 2024, in Havre, Montana. Ed was born on October 28, 1959, at Fort Ord California to Henry A Smith, Jr and Amy Belle (Kelley) Smith. He was preceded in death by his father Henry A Smith, Jr and his brother Fredrick A Smith. His paternal grandparents Henry A Smith, Sr and Bessie May Smith. His maternal grandparents Marion F and June Amy Kelley. He is survived by his common law wife Jodi Teske of Havre. His sons, Timothy Smith (Shalonn) of Spokane,...
Kenneth David Jensen, 81, of Chinook, Montana unexpectedly passed on June 21, 2025, while performing the farm/ranch work he loved, with his devoted labrador Charlie at his side. He is best known as "Mr. Jensen" among hundreds of students whose lives he touched as a dedicated high school business teacher. David (better known as Dave) was born December 4th, 1943, to Kenneth and Leona Jensen. He was raised on the family farm near Zurich with his sister Linda and brother Steve and attended Zurich El...
Mary J. Wilson Anderson passed away on June 14, 2025. Mary was born on July 23, 1937 in Hettinger, ND to Tolof and Florence Wilson. She was raised in Lodgepole, SD and Cole Harbor, ND, graduating from high school in 1954. She earned her B.A. degree at Concordia College in Moorhead, MN. In 1958 she moved to Chinook where she taught typing, shorthand and bookkeeping at Chinook High. After marrying Ralph Morris, they moved to Troy, MT. In 1966, he was killed in an automobile accident. She then...
Debbie Chapman Olson - Memorial Services to be held at Kuper Memorial Cemetery August 16, 2025 at 11:00 AM with a reception to follow at Chinook Senior Center. In lieu of flowers a memorial donation may be made to Chinook Senior Center in Debbie’s honor....
Johannas William Brown, 45, passed away Thursday June 19th, 2025 while hiking in Glacier National Park. Johannas was born October 18, 1979 to Lorraine (Steve) Don and Calvin Brown in Havre, MT and joined his big sister Leila. Eventually he would have two little sisters Juletta and Breck Don. Johannas lived a full and adventurous life. His childhood was spent living along the hi-line. First in Havre until the age of five. He spent the next year in Fort Peck as Lorraine was teaching in Frazier....
Helen (Holmes) Parnell, 98, of Chinook, passed away Friday, June 13, 2025. Helen was born January 9, 1927, to Harold and Mildred (Halvorson) Holmes. Helen attended Chinook High School where she was active in many activities, including student council. Helen graduated from Chinook High School in 1945. Following graduation, she worked at the Blaine County courthouse. On February 22, 1947, Helen married William V. Parnell of Harlem. Bill and Helen lived on their farm west of Harlem until Bill...
Lucille Ritter - A graveside service will be held Monday, July 6th at 11 am at the Turner Cemetery. Everyone is welcome to attend. Johannas W. Brown - 45, Passed away on June 19, 2025 in Glacier National Park. A Funeral Service will be held on June 28, 2025 at 1:00 pm at Turner High School in Turner, MT. Funeral Arrangements are entrusted to Wilderness Funeral Homes of Chinook....
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John Yeoman, 79, formally of Harlem, Montana on May 23rd, 2025, at Northern Montana Care Center in Havre, Montana. John was born on October 20th, 1945, in Harlem, Montana to Vivian Nelson Yeoman and Cloyd Yeoman. He was raised with his four brothers in Harlem and graduated from Harlem High School in 1964. He proudly served as a Vietnam Veteran. In the summer of 1964, he enlisted in the United States Air Force. He received technical trainin...
