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Michael Raymon Reid was born April 19, 1951, in Rugby, North Dakota. He graduated from Chinook High School in 1969, then began classes at Eastern Montana College in Billings. In 1970 he transferred to the University of Montana in Missoula. Mike graduated with honors in 1975 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Parks and Recreation Management. Although Mike finished his formal education in 1975, he never lost his passion for learning. Most nights he could be found on his iPad, keeping up on...
Janet Kay Dunham, 81, passed away on January 10, 2026 at her home in Columbia Falls, Montana. Janet was born March 27, 1944 in Havre, Montana to Joe & Anna Alsaker. She was one of four sisters growing up in Cleveland, Montana, attending Cleveland country school and then moving into town, where she graduated from Chinook High School in 1962. After graduation, Janet moved to Shelby and worked at Toole County Bank. In 1969, she married Neil Dunham and moved to Cut Bank, where they had two sons,...
The family of James R. Cook are deeply saddened to announce his passing on January 9, 2026. Life with Jim was never dull-it was an adventure. He was complex, charming, charismatic, and deeply caring, with a mischievous spark that was uniquely his. Jim had a way of lighting up a room the moment he entered it. Strangers were simply friends he hadn't met yet, and he could connect with anyone through his stories, his ever-present smile, and his unforgettable, one-of-a-kind laugh. Jim loved to tease,...
Marlene M. Molyneaux, 70 of Havre, MT, passed away peacefully at Northern Montana Hospital on Tuesday January 13, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Marlene (Mary Marlene) was born on September 7, 1955 in Havre, MT, to Wayne and Lila Molyneaux. She was a devoted Mom, Gramma, and Great-Gramma. During her younger years she lived in several places all over the state and recently even bragged about a short stint in Oregon. She finally settled down in Havre where she remained until her passing....
Reuben Melvin Kuntz was born to Jacob and Mary Ereaux Kuntz on July 16, 1944, in Harlem, Montana, the eighth of thirteen children. He died on Dec. 20th, at the age of 81, after battling pulmonary fibrosis, a service-related lung disease. Reuben graduated from Harlem High School in 1962 and enlisted in the US Navy. He served on the minesweeper US Esteem for four years as an electrician's mate, sailing off the coast of Vietnam and to many other countries across the far east. After his military...
Lacey Marie Pitkanen, 42, passed away on December 29, 2025, in Billings, Montana. She was born on April 14, 1983, in Havre, Montana, to Rance Pitkanen and Karen Pronto. Lacey had a beautiful way of always looking on the bright side of life. She was often laughing and making others laugh, and her contagious laugh could instantly make everything feel lighter. It is a sound that will be missed beyond words. Lacey was a devoted and loving mother, a wonderful sibling, a proud aunty, and a true friend. Being with Lacey made you feel safe. She had a...
Carol Struck, age 98, died December 18, 2025, in Woodbury, MN. She was born Nov. 2, 1927, in Kenmare, ND, the youngest of 4 children, to Anna Maria (Dahl) and Bennie Johnson. When she was still very young, the family moved to Montana. They lived in Hogeland, Turner and Havre, MT. They returned to Turner where she graduated high school in 1944. It was there that Carol graduated high school. She then went to Concordia College in Moorhead, MN. Carol became a school teacher, teaching business...
James LaPlante, 91 - Chinook Resident, passed away at Northern Montana Care Center in Havre MT on December 16th 2025. The funeral service will be held at a later date. Funeral Arrangements are entrusted to Wilderness Funeral Homes of Chinook....
Gertrude Pearl Reed, age 89, passed away in her sleep at her home in Havre, Montana on December 1, 2025. She was born July 1, 1936 in Chinook to Raymond and Mary (Streeter) Russell. She grew up in Chinook but later moved to Havre where she graduated from high school. After graduation she worked for Triangle Telephone as an operator. She met Robert Reed and they married in 1959 and moved to a dairy east of Chinook. They had three children Wesley Randall, Leslie Edward and Connie Lynn. She...
On Sunday, November 30th, Kathie Ann Mereness passed away at her home in Chinook after a 25-year battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis. Kathie was born on January 22, 1950, to Harry Steinmetz Sr and Jean Steinmetz in Hardin Montana. It was in Hardin that she met Charles [Chuck] Mereness and they were married in 1969 and began a 56-year journey. To them were born three children Kelly in 1975, Casey in 1978, and Michael in 1984. Her children were the light of her life as they grew into fine adults and...
Beloved Chinook resident, Travis "Trapper" Skoyen passed away at the age of 48 on December 1 in Great Falls, MT after a hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer. Trapper was born February 26, 1977, in Havre, MT to John and Barbara Skoyen. He graduated from Chinook High School in 1995 and went to work for Red Rock Power as a journeyman lineman in that same year. In 1999, Trapper was one of four original members to start Outback Power Company, where he built powerline and mentored many young men...
With sadness we mark the peaceful passing of Robert Scott McCartney age 77 years at Sidney Health Centre on Nov. 13, 2025, following a tough battle with cancer. Bob (Bobby Scott as he was known to close kin) was born on the Fourth of July, 1948, in Havre, Montana to Clay and Phyllis McCartney. Throughout his life he always enjoyed the party the entire country threw for "his" birthday. He grew up surrounded by the close community of Chinook, Montana, and graduated from Chinook High school in...
Ruth Friede, 88 - passed away November 28, 2025 at Stillwater Hospice in Great Falls, MT. A graveside will be held Friday, December 5th at 1:00 PM at Kuper Memorial Cemetery in Chinook. Arrangements have been entrusted to Wilderness Funeral Homes....
Kathie Mereness, - Funeral service for Kathie Mereness will be on Monday, December 22, 2025 at 1:00 pm at the Chinook Alliance Church. Lunch will be provided after....
Pearl A. Cochran, 71 - passed away due to natural causes at Northern Montana Care Center on Thursday, November 13, 2025. Cremation has taken place, and her wishes were to have no services. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Please visit Pearl’s online memorial page to send a card or leave a message of condolence for her family....
Glenna Mae Lundberg Cederberg, born January 22, 1935 in Hogeland, MT to Melvin Lundberg and Mabel Peterson Lundberg, passed away November 4th, 2025 at the age of 90. Glenna grew up in the family home across the street from the Turner school, one of the first homes in Turner with indoor plumbing. She worked at various jobs in Turner while growing up, including helping her Mom run the post office and working in the local hotel and café'. Glenna graduated from Turner High School in 1953 along...
Betty Lou (Benson) Billmayer left this earth on Saturday, November 15, 2025 surrounded by her family. Betty faced a short, courageous battle with a rare neurological disease. She fought valiantly but the cruel disease quickly took her from us. Betty was born in Havre, Montana on September 22, 1954 to Russell and Cora (Emerson) Benson. Betty was a proud lifetime Harlem Wildcat. From the time she was a little girl, Betty knew she wanted to be a mom and a nurse. When she was a sophomore in high sch...
Frances Renee Casey Hamilton, who loved adventure, passed on to her 'greatest one yet' on November 10, 2025 in her home in Yuma, AZ after a short, hard fought battle with Brain Cancer. Fran was born in Silverton, OR on July 27,1962 to Camilla Casey and was welcomed home by her brother, Michael and sister, Bonnie. She moved to Honolulu, HI at the age of 6 and remained through the 8th grade. Fran's love for swimming and surfing was born here, where she would clean the beach in ex-change for...
Lifelong Harlem resident C Dale Klungland, 85, passed away on October 31, 2025 in Great Falls, MT. Dale was born in Harlem, MT to Carl Klungland and Erma (Rafter) Klungland. He graduated from Harlem High School in 1958 and married the love of his life and high school sweetheart, Vonnie Anderson. Farming was in his blood and he grew up working his parents land by Hogeland and then for his brother in-law Kenny Hansen south of Harlem. Dale and Vonnie started their family of 3 children out on the...
Jacqueline "Jackie" Jean Whisonant, 86, of rural Winnett, Montana, passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025, while surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 1, 1939, to her parents, Elliot and Edna (Maxwell) Trump, in Rapid City, South Dakota. In early childhood, Jackie lived with her sisters and parents near the Flatwillow Dance Hall south of Winnett, with her parents managing the Nebraska Feeding Company for many years. When in grade school they moved to and leased the Ernest Ha...
Lifelong Chinook, Montana, resident, Laurence P. Wisch, 91, passed away October 29, 2025, at Northern Montana Care Center. He was born October 5, 1934, in Chinook to Eldor and Ruth Wisch. After graduating from CHS in 1952, Larry enlisted in the U.S. Navy and was stationed in San Diego. While in San Diego, he married Shirley Sargent (also a 1952 CHS graduate). At the tender age of five, Larry began spending summers up north on the Snedecor ranch. His aunt and uncle kept him busy with...
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....
