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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,... Full story
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,... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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.... Full story
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.... Full story
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... Full story
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.... Full story
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... Full story
Dorothy Austad passed away peacefully on June 1, 2025, at the age of 96. She was born in Havre, Montana, to Frank Jones and Alice Petrie, and from the beginning, she carried with her a strength of spirit and a heart full of compassion. After graduating from nursing school at Sacred Heart Hospital Havre, Montana, Dorothy married Kermit O. Austad on August 28, 1949 - the result of a blind date that blossomed into a lifelong love story. Together, they built a life rooted in family, faith, and endur... Full story
Born on March 19, 1944, in the little Hi-Line town of Harlem, Montana, to Thomas and Cecile Warwick, Patricia Warwick Ford was one of eleven children. Sitting in the middle, she looked up to her elder brothers and sisters and lovingly helped care for the youngsters. She cherished her siblings, except when they borrowed her clothes or ate the candy she had stashed away. After graduating from Harlem High School, she moved to the "big city" of Great Falls, Montana, where she met lifelong friends... Full story
Darla Christine Plouffe, 86, passed away peacefully at her residence in Great Falls with loved ones by her side. Darla was born July 1st, 1938, in Havre, to John and Myrtle Norberg of Chinook. Darla graduated Chinook High School in 1957. She worked as a telephone operator in Havre, up to her marriage in 1962 to Ray Belcher. They had four children, Kelly, Cory, Forrest and Kary. They lived south of Cleveland until they divorced. Darla moved to Chinook with her children and worked three jobs to... Full story
Edelbert “Bert” Neumann, 75 - of Kalispell, passed away on May 18, 2025. He was born on September 15, 1949 in Salzburg, Austria. A celebration of life was held for Bert at Johnson-Gloschat Funeral Home in Kalispell on June 2. John F Yeoman, 79 - passed away on May 23, 2025 in Havre, MT. Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Wilderness Funeral Homes....
On May 1st, under a Montana sky wide enough to hold her spirit, Joyce Brainard, 63, left this world the way she lived in it-quietly, without fanfare, and utterly on her own terms. The youngest of five children born to Clarence and Eleanor Paul, she attended school at Long Beach State University where she double majored in Fine Arts and Art History. She later studied at the Fashion Institute of Design in Los Angeles, California. Joyce was a gifted artist who saw beauty in small things and quiet... Full story
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Ethel Marie Phillips, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Marie passed away on May 12, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, warmth, and unwavering kindness. Born on April 7, 1958, in Malta, Montana, to Cleo and Jake Phillips, Marie's life journey began in the small-town charm of Malta and later took her to Washington, Nevada, Oklahoma, Chinook, MT, and eventually back to Malta. No matter where she lived, Marie's compassionate... Full story
Our Beloved, Linda Rae Warburton -” Known as Rose Lady”, age 73, of Chinook & Havre, MT, passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2025 from complications after a short battle w/ lung cancer, in her home in Havre. Linda was born on 8/31/1951 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Havre, MT to Gregory and Elaine Henderson. Linda attended school in Warrick, Zurich and Chinook High School. In 1971, Linda met the love of her life, John Warburton at 4 B’s in Havre, MT. On April 29, 1972, she and John were married and bega... Full story
In loving memory of Dixie Leigh Schroeder, fondly known as "Diz", who was tragically taken from this earth on May 7, 2025. Dixie was born on June 16, 1989 in Livingston, MT, to Fritz and Helen Schroeder. She spent her childhood in Harlem, MT with her mother, sister, maternal grandparents, and cousins. She graduated from Turner Public Schools in 2007 before moving to Havre, MT. Dixie had a fierce passion for animals and worked diligently to better every animal's life she encountered. She... Full story
Lee (Harold) Miller, 85, of Chinook passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 14, 2025 in the comfort of his family due to a long battle of pulmonary fribrosis. Lee was born March 14, 1940 in Havre; he was the oldest of three born to Harold and Christine (Hofeldt) Miller. Lee was a man of faith first and was a lifetime member of Zion Lutheran Church of Chinook, MT, being both baptized and confirmed at Zion. Lee attended grade school at Harlem Elementary School and graduated in 1958 from Harlem High... Full story
Myrtle Franzen passed away April 29, 2025 at Northern MT Hospital. She Was born on May 4,1935 to Harry and Lena (Albrecht) Ramberg in Chinook and grew up on the family ranch south of Lohman with her 13 siblings.She graduated from Chinook High School in 1953. Myrt and Mike Franzen were married June 13, 1959 and spent nearly 44 years together until Mike's passing in 2003. They lived in Chinook where they raised their 2 daughters, most of that time living on their place just south of town. She... Full story
Ethel “Marie” Phillips, 67 - of Malta, Montana, passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025. She was born on April 7, 1958, in Malta to her parents, Jake and Cleo (Heath) Phillips. The complete obituary will be published once finalized. Arrangements are under the direction of Cloyd Funeral Home. Condolences for the family may be posted online at www.cloydfuneralhome.com... Full story
Terri Lee Gilbert, age 78 of Laurel MT, passed away on February 11, 2025 in Billings, MT surrounded by her children. Terri was born to Bernard and Beth McGuire on Aug 16, 1946 in Harlem, Montana. Growing up in Harlem, summers were spent camping with family at Mission Canyon, family Reunions at Bigfork, spending time with Bergren, Richman and Billmayer cousins and hanging out with friends at the drive-in movies and roller-skating rink. During high school, Terri kept up with various school activit... Full story
It is with the greatest sorrow that the family of John H. Young, "Buddy," of Billings, Montana, announces his passing on May 6, 2025, at the age of 69. He was born on July 29, 1955, in Fort Belknap, Montana, to Daisy Linthicum (Snell) and John Henry Young. He was the only brother to seven sisters. Buddy was an adored brother, uncle, son, and friend. He will be deeply missed by everyone's lives that he touched. Buddy's favorite pastime was fishing. He had the privilege of fishing at various... Full story
Randall Stuart "Randy" Kinzel was born on May 6, 1952, at Deaconess Hospital in Havre, Montana, the second child and first son of John and Miriam (Deppmeier) Kinzel. Randy passed away from natural causes at Peace Hospice in Great Falls, Montana on April 29, 2025. Graveside services were held Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 1:00 pm at the Kuper Memorial Cemetery in Chinook, Montana He was a confirmed member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Chinook, and later, a member of the American Lutheran Church in... Full story
Karen Louise Schneider, 80, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2025, at 6:10 p.m., leaving behind a legacy of resilience, love, and adventure. Born to Evelyn and Milo Anderson in Montana, Karen lived a life defined by her devotion to family and her unshakable strength through life's many chapters. A true Montana spirit, Karen married her high school sweetheart, George Joseph Hawley, and moved to Seattle in 1965. Together, they welcomed their daughter, Allison Hawley, that same year. Though... Full story
Terri Lee Gilbert, age 78 of Laurel MT, passed away on February 11, 2025 in Billings, MT surrounded by her children. Terri was born to Bernard and Beth McGuire on Aug 16, 1946 in Harlem, Montana. Growing up in Harlem, summers were spent camping with family at Mission Canyon, family Reunions at Bigfork, spending time with Bergren, Richman and Billmayer cousins and hanging out with friends at the drive-in movies and roller-skating rink. During high school, Terri kept up with various school activit... Full story