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Martin Charles Holt burst forth onto life's stage on September 30, 1967, to Marjorie (Baker) and William 'Skip' Holt. As a young child Martin found himself tagging along with his mum to whatever musical project she was working on at that time. He spent many years listening to music lessons, play practices, and concerts. Though he joked he inherited none of the musical talent his mum had, he wasted no time finding his own way into the spotlight and honing his own extensive talents. In high... Full story
assed away due to natural causes at her residence on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. A viewing was held from 4:00 until 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at Holland & Bonine Funeral Home. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at Van Orsdel United Methodist Church with Pastor Carl Ellis officiating. Burial will take place in Highland Cemetery. Donna's family has suggested memorial donations be made to Van Orsdel United Methodist Church or to Intermountain... Full story
Dorothy Swagerty, 91, formerly of Havre, Montana, passed away on April 20, 2026, at her residence in Vancouver, Washington, with her son Shawn at her bedside. Dorothy May Robbins was born May 12, 1934, in Hinsdale, Montana. She was the fifth of eight children born to Merritt Robbins and Nellie (Crane) Robbins, homesteaders who farmed near Opheim, Montana. In 1938, the family moved to Glasgow, Montana, seeking sustainable income amid the Great Depression. When she was five, Dorothy inhaled a... Full story
Gary Martin Meland, a proud third-generation farmer and rancher, passed away peacefully under hospice care in Yuma, Arizona where he and his wife enjoyed spending winters. Born on September 20, 1948, to Sigurd and Mary Meland, Gary grew up with his roots firmly planted in the family farm north of Havre. After attending Cottonwood and Havre High School, he served his country in the National Guard from 1967-1973. Gary's life was defined by his stewardship of the land and his devotion to his... Full story
Matthew Bradley COY was born November 06, 1967, and departed this world following his last breath on April 1, 2026, in a Veterans medical facility in Vancouver, Washington. Matthew was born Matt Hugh Allen Ellis, to a very young biological mother Joan Marie Ellis and an unnamed biological father, in Washington, District of Columbia. As a child Matt lived in three foster homes in the Arlington, Viginia, area, finally being placed with Sammy R. and Lila J. Coy on January 29, 1971, at the age of 2 and one-half years. Mr. and Mrs. COY provided... Full story
James David Cass - aka Jdad, JDude, Jpa, Papa, Grandpa, Uncle Jim, Juncle Im, Favorite Brother, Dad, Faughter, and Husband - if you asked him, was just JD and he joked that it meant Juvenile Delinquent, and his wife joked it meant Junk Dealer. He entered the presence of His Savior in the wee hours of April 29, 2026, with a big YeeeeeEEeeehaaaaaaaWW! He no doubt greeted His Savior with a Howdy Ho as he found a comfy spot next to the river that flows from the throne. JD was born October 15, 1945,... Full story
Fairy Elizabeth (Baker) Cox McWilliams, 92, passed away due to natural causes on Monday, April 20, 2026, at her daughter's residence in Havre. Cremation has taken place, and a memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Van Orsdel United Methodist Church with Pastor Carl Ellis officiating. Memorial services in Bozeman will be held at 1 p.m. on July 6, 2026, at Bozeman United Methodist Church. Fairy's request was for memorial donations be made to the Flathead Lake... Full story
Douglas James "Doug" Tilleman passed away peacefully at his home in Lolo, Montana, on April 11, 2026, at the age of 82, surrounded by his loved ones. Born on May 5, 1943, in Chinook, Montana to Charles Nichol Clemens Tilleman and Beulah Elene Willman, Doug was raised in Chinook and graduated from Chinook high school. A gifted athlete, he was named an all American football player and held the 440 track record for decades. He continued his athletic career playing football on scholarship his freshm... Full story
Henry Nagamori passed away on April 6, 2026. A Memorial Service is being held for him on April 25, 2026, at Croxford Funeral Home at 11AM with a reception to follow at the Moose Lodge. Henry was born in the Fort Benton hospital December 5, 1939. His parents, Eisaku and Aya Nagamori took him home to the farm they leased. Henry lived in that house the rest of his life. During the Second World War the landowner got permission for Eisaku to continue farming the land. But they had to have an elderly... Full story
Cathy Jean Bear, 62 - Passed away on April 18,2026 surrounded by her family. A wake was held on April 24 at the Harlem High School Gym. Funeral Services were on Saturday, April 25. A full obituary will be in next week’s edition.... Full story
April 19, 2026, we lifted Shirley to heaven. Shirley Ann Heggen Lybeck passed away peacefully in Great Falls, Montana. Her loved ones were given the opportunity to say goodbye. Born in Shaunavon, Saskatchewan to Fred Warren Heggen and Lena Viola Heggen, Shirley was the third of five children. Joyce Eastlund (Holly), Beryl Garvin (Russ), Wayne Heggen (Arlene), and Jerry Heggen (Kathy). Shirley married Willard Lybeck in 1954. They met in May on a blind date and married four months later. Over... Full story
Leslie Gail Morin, 76, passed away March 31, 2026, at the Valley View Nursing Home in Glasgow following a lengthy illness. Leslie was born Sept. 4, 1949 in Pittsburgh, PA, the daughter of George and Isabelle (Travis) Pavlik. She was raise with her brothers and sister on the Northside of Pittsburgh. Leslie received education from Catholic schools and graduated from St. Benedict Academy in 1967. Her degree in Business Machines was from Duff's Business Institute in Pittsburgh. She then received an... Full story
Tony Collins Chinook resident Tony Collins, 75, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026 surrounded by family after complications of a stroke. Tony was born May 13, 1950 in Hamlin, Texas to Joe and Faye Collins. He graduated from Hamlin High School in 1969. Tony went on to marry Jamie Kim on March 1, 1974. They just celebrated 52 years of marriage this March. Tony resided in Hamlin with his wife Jamie, and his son Taylor, until 2007, when they decided to move to Chinook, Montana to be closer to... Full story
Reuben Kuntz, - 80, passed away at his home on Dec. 20, 2025. A funeral service will be held at the Harlem Lutheran Church on March 28, 2026 11:00am. There will be a Military service with “Fire Out” Honors and the Burial will follow the service at the Harlem Cemetery with a reception to follow. Donations can be made to Harlem Volunteer Fire Dept. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Wilderness Funeral Homes of Chinook.... Full story
8, passed away at his home on Dec. 20, 2025. A funeral service will be held at the Harlem Lutheran Church on March 28, 2026 11:00am. There will be a Military service with “Fire Out” Honors and the Burial will follow the service at the Harlem Cemetery with a reception to follow. Donations can be made to Harlem Volunteer Fire Dept. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Wilderness Funeral Homes of Chinook.... Full story
Wilbert Frank, 94, of Chinook, Montana passed away Thursday, February 26, 2026, at the Northern Montana Care Center in Havre, Montana. Wilbert was born June 27, 1931, to Henry and Effie (Herdt) Frank in Hawk Springs, Wyoming. He was the oldest of seven children. He graduated from Sunflower High School in Scotts Bluff County Nebraska in 1949, the only boy in a class of seven. He served on active duty in the United States Army for two years from 1952 to 1954, including a tour of duty in Germany.... Full story
James LeRoy LaPlante, 91, passed away from natural causes on December 16, 2025 at the Northern Montana Care Center in Havre, Montana. Services will be held Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 11:00 AM, at the American Lutheran Church in Chinook. Graveside service will be held at Kuper Memorial Cemetery following the service. James (Jim) was born on July 29, 1934 to John Moberg and Jenny Murvang Moberg in Malta, Montana. His little sister, Mert, joined the family two years later on September 7, 1936.... Full story
Albert L. Sutherlin, 92, of Stevensville, passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2026, in Hamilton. Born January 7, 1934, in Missoula, Albert was the first child of Glen and Mable Sutherlin. He and his sister Anna Marie were raised on the family dairy farm two miles south of Stevensville on Eastside Highway. Albert grew up in a time when paved roads and high-paying jobs were few and far between in the Bitterroot Valley, a time when farming and fishing and hunting were as much a part of a kid's... Full story
Myrla N. McCoy, 89, of Chinook, MT, passed away peacefully at her home on February 8, 2026. A memorial service for Myrla was held Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM, at the Chinook Senior Center. Myrla (Neufeld) McCoy was born on January 17, 1937, to Frank and Doris (Brinkman) Neufeld in Havre, MT. After graduation from Chinook High School in May of 1954, Myrla was employed at the Blaine County Extension Office and married her high school sweetheart James A. McCoy in June 1954. She worked... Full story
Sharon O'Brien Powell was born September 26, 1935, to James and Minnie O'Brien. She passed away February 17, 2026, at Northern Montana Care Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Powell. Sharon is survived by her cousin, Mary Gail; her sons, Michael Powell and Jaydee Powell (Joann); her grandson, Garrett Powell (Cassie); and her great-grandchildren, Garrisen, Gracie, and Celie. Sharon loved life on the ranch, hauling neighboring kids to country school, and traveling to... Full story
Our dearest mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother, aunt and cousin, the guiding light of our family has gone home. Janice Earlene Strain Waldrip took her final breath on January 31st, the same day she married her true love, Don, 72 years ago in Chinook, Montana. In her later years, Mom suffered from dementia, a journey that began when her sight diminished and she could no longer do the things that brought her joy – reading, baking, crosswords and jigsaw puzzles, p... Full story
Long time Big Flat resident, Ralph Dean Snider peacefully went to his forever home on February 9, 2026 at Sweet Memorial Nursing Home in Chinook where he resided since January of 2025, due to complications from a stroke and Parkinson's Disease. A rosary will be held at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Hogeland, MT, Thursday, February 12 at 6:00 pm. A funeral service will be held at Turner Lutheran Church in Turner, MT, Saturday, February 14 at 10:00 am. Burial to follow at Turner Cemetery with... Full story
Julio Edward Bear Salveson, 25, took his last ride to be with the Lord January 29, 2026. Visitation will be Tuesday, February 3, 2026, from 6:00-9:00 pm. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at 1:00 pm, both held at the Wilderness Funeral Home in Malta. Julio was born in Wolf Point, MT, on March 8, 2000. He was raised in Malta by his parents Dale and Sherry Salveson. He graduated from Malta High School in 2018. After he graduated, he pursued his love of being a cowboy. You... Full story
Helen Dee Schroeder was born July 23, 1961, to Don and Dee Hudon in Rock Springs, Wyoming. She was the second of three siblings. As her father worked various ranching jobs, the family moved frequently throughout her adolescent and young adult years. This created a deep love for the ranching lifestyle. Helen loved to ride horses and passed that passion on to her children. From a brief marriage, Helen was blessed with two daughters, Dixie and Becky Schroeder. Helen also helped her parents raise... Full story
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... Full story
