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Betty Marie Acher was born January 31, 1937, on her family farm in Chinook, Montana, the daughter of Glen and Effie McGhuey. She attended a country school in Chinook, Montana and college in Havre, Montana. She graduated from Northern Montana College as an Elementary Teacher. On August 24, 1958, she married her high school sweetheart, James R. Acher. They had two children, Mikel William Acher and Sandra Lee Acher. She loved teaching children and had a 30 year career in the Chinook and Harlem area... Full story

Raymond Charles Jergeson, long-time resident of Great Falls, died on Friday, January 25 after four months of hospice care at the home of his sister Louise and her husband, Roger Harvey in Missoula. Ray was born on June 4, 1942 in Havre, MT as the oldest of five children born to John and Elizabeth (Malsam) Jergeson of Chinook. Ray and his siblings were raised on the family farm south of Chinook. His first grade was spent at Lohman school. Then he attended his second one-room country school,... Full story

Steven "Steve" James Bigby Magpie, 71 of Harlem passed away on Thursday, January 31, 2019 at Northern Montana Hospital due to natural causes. A Funeral Service was held on Monday, February 4, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. with viewing one hour prior at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Harlem. Holland and Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Please visit Steve's online memorial page and leave a message of condolence for his family at www.hollandbonine.com. Steve was born on September 12... Full story

Amy Alice (Reeves) (van Sand) Jacob; August 12, 1923 - December 17, 2018, died peacefully in her sleep at West Park Long Term Care Center, Cody, WY. She was an accountant, secretary, teacher, missionary, musician, and humanitarian. She was the daughter of Pierce and Sara Reeves who had a sheep ranch north of Chinook, Montana. Amy attended Pleasant View School, later graduating from the high school in Chinook. She worked for the government briefly, and then attended Great Falls Commercial... Full story

Terry M. Savage, 55, passed away peacefully at Peace Hospice Great Falls on the morning of January 22 due to critical burns sustained while welding on a fence on December 20, 2018. Terry was born September 9, 1963. He was the son of Mark and Frances (Bosch) Savage. He was raised along the Bullhook creek bottom below Saddle Butte southeast of Havre. He attended Havre Public Schools graduating in 1982. As a youth, he participated in softball and inter-mural basketball. He was a 9 year member of... Full story

Our precious daughter, Kayla Nicole Bonar left this earth to be with her Savior in the early hours on the morning of December 6, 2018. Kayla's unexpected passing leaves her family and friends with a deep sense of loss, but peace knowing she led a Christ centered life. Kayla was born February 10, 1995 in Dallas Texas, at Medical City Hospital to Brian and Sonya Bonar, while living in Irving, Texas. Kayla was the big sister to seven siblings, and was loved by each - a brother Isaac (21), twins... Full story

Our Mother is with her Cowboy at last, having passed away 2 days before her 88th birthday on January 10, 2019. Eulela May Ness Wortman, known as Lela or Gramma to all, was born January 12, 1931 to Gordon Ness and Annie Gilmore Ness in Dodson, Montana. The granddaughter of hardy Danish and Norwegian immigrants, she had a tough constitution and a strong, determined will. Lela went to school in Landusky until the 3rd grade and then she and her sisters moved with their mother and grandparents to the... Full story

Maxine Morehouse died in Helena on January 2, 2019 of complications related to dementia. She was 83. The way that so many people describe Maxine is that she was a classy lady. Her good nature, positive attitude, and constant smile served her well throughout her life. In high school her class voted her "Best Personality and Most Popular"-if such elections were held later in life she would have been the constant incumbent. Born to Jim and Margie Ashton on June 15, 1935, Maxine grew up on a farm... Full story

Billie Lee Briere Watkins, age 71 of Sebring, passed away peacefully at her home on December 30 surrounded by her family. Billie Was born on June 6, 1947 in Havre, Montana to Albert D. and Lucille P. (Liberty) Briere. Billie married Robert Watkins in 1972. Billie and Robert moved to Sebring in 1981 from Hawthorne, Nevada. Billie was a LPN for 43 years and worked at the Lake Placid Health Care for 26 years before retiring. Billie was a proud Native American of the Chippewa/Cree Tribe and... Full story

Tennyson (Tenny) Leonard Doney, 78, died at home Dec.30, 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer. He now rests peacefully with our Lord and Creator. Tenny was born in Hays, MT on Oct.13, 1940 to Roy and Lillie Doney. After graduating from Harlem High School, he joined the Marines. In 1963, he married the love of his life Charlotte Larson. While working and raising 4 daughters, he graduated from University of Montana and then earned a Master's Degree in Public Health Administration at the... Full story

Marty Lone Bear Jr. passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at his home. A Rosary service was held at 5:00 p.m., Thursday, January 3, 2019 at Chief Nosey Center in Lodge Pole, Montana. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 4, 2019 at Chief Nosey Center in Lodge Pole, Montana. Condolences for the family may be left at www.kirkwoodfuneralhome.com Marty was born on October 19, 1999 to Marty Lone Bear Sr. & Nicolette Long Fox in Havre, MT. Marty attended school in Dodson MT. where... Full story
Maxine Morehouse, age 83, of Helena passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2019. A memorial service celebrating Maxine’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 12th at Plymouth Congregational Church, 400 South Oakes Street in Helena. Burial will follow the service at Resurrection Cemetery in Helena. A reception will follow the burial at a location to be announced at the service. Memorials in Maxine’s name are suggested to Coats for Kids Program c/o Helena Exchange Club, PO Box 1054, Helena, MT 59624 or to the Hospice of St. Pet... Full story

Ardis Evelyn Thomsen was born January 31,1927 to Elsie Katherine Hagedorn and Andrew Jeppe Thomsen in Hendricks, Minnesota. She was raised on the family farm near Hendricks MN along with 5 siblings-a brother Leo, and sisters Bernice, LaVonne, Shirley and June. Ardis grew up an adventurous free spirit. She was a cat with 9 lives and used every one of them in her 91 years. Even at five years old she climbed to the top of their windmill where she sat for some time before being rescued by her irate... Full story

Lifelong Blaine County resident William Willard "Bill" Bilger Jr., 97, passed away on December 22, 2018 at the Sweet Nursing Home in Chinook, MT. A service celebrating his life was held at Edwards Funeral Home on Friday December 28, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. Burial took place at Kuper Memorial Cemetery and a reception followed at Walner Hall in Chinook. 'Bill' was born on the family farm east of Chinook on August 28, 1921. He graduated from Chinook High School in 1938. He later married Edith Helen... Full story
CLARICE Y. KEGEL, - Fargo, ND. 1924-2018, Clarice Yvonne Habedank Kegel (Ken), formerly of Turner MT, died December 19, 2018 in Fargo ND. A memorial service will be held in the spring in Turner.... Full story

Edward Stanley Gardipee 85 passed away on Wednesday November 7th 2018 at Benefis Hospital in Great Falls, MT. Edward was born on January 1, 1933, in Zurich Montana. Edward grew up in Chinook, MT where he had a colorful life with his three brothers and his horse King. He and King were featured in an issue of Western Horseman. As a young boy he worked on many ranches, especially the Miller Ranch. There he met a longtime friend John Tony. When Edward turned 18 he enlisted in the Army and was... Full story

Kelli Rose Bigby, 36 passed away on December 5th 2018 at Ft Belknap Hospital, in Ft. Belknap MT. Kelli was born on May 12th 1982 to Calvin and Marilyn Bigby in Ft. Belknap MT. Kelli was first and always a mother to her two wonderful children Jace and Kaylee Bigby. She also worked as a dispatcher for Ft. Belknap PD for 4 years but due to health reason had to return home. There was nothing more she loved than her Children. Jace & Kaylee were everything to her. She loved all her family, and Kelli... Full story

Robert Harold Bouley, retired Electrical Contractor of Billings and Martinsdale, passed away in Billings on Monday, Nov. 19, 2018. Robert was born May 12, 1938, in Helena. He grew up in Helena and graduated from Helena High, Electrical Tech School and Northern Montana College. In 1960, he married Rogene Paulson of Chinook. They lived in Helena until 1963 when they moved to Billings. Robert was in the Air National Guard for many years working on aircraft electrical systems. After working through... Full story

Leo Martin Faber, 89, passed away due to natural causes on Saturday, November 17, 2018, at the Big Sandy Care Center. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 30, 2018, at St. Margaret Mary's Catholic Church. Burial will follow in the Big Sandy Cemetery. Leo's family has suggested memorial donations be made in his name to the Big Sandy Volunteer Fire Department, Big Sandy Medical Center, or St. Margaret Mary's Catholic Church. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been... Full story

On November 20, 2018, Erika Nickole Kelly left her earthly body surrounded by the love of her family. Many of us are familiar with Ooka's witty "Dear Diary" posts on Facebook. They made us laugh and smile in situations that would make other people lose hope. Whether you knew Erika from her work at the hospital, were in her circle of "peeps", or were in her circle of caregivers, most are blown away by her selfless generosity, unbreakable spirit, unwavering hope and eclectic sense of humor. Erika... Full story

C. "Norm" Spoonheim, 85, passed away due to natural causes on Thursday, November 15, 2018, at Riverstone Hospice in Billings. Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 21, 2018, at Turner Christian Church with visitation beginning at 12:00 p.m. Burial followed in the Turner Cemetery. Norm's family has suggested memorial donations be made in his name to Riverstone Hospice House, 2230 Mission Way, Billings, MT 59102. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with... Full story

Frank Douglas Jones, was born on October 23, 1974 to Matt Jones Sr. and Carletta Doney Benson. Frank passed away on October 29, 2018 at Benefis Hospital in Great Falls MT. Franks Indian name is Grey Hawk "Ce'ta Hoda". Frank was given this name by Elliott Eagle Chief. Frank thought it was awesome to have and Indian name. Frank graduated from Harlem High school in 1994 he then attended college at Idaho State where he walked on to play for division 1 football team. He then moved to Missoula and... Full story

Louise (Mueller) Hutton Lorenzen passed away on October 27, 2018 surrounded by her family at Great Falls Peace Hospice. She was a long time resident of Brady, MT. Louise was born on July 1, 1933, the youngest child of August and Louise (Huetter) Mueller who were early settlers and homesteaders of Chinook, MT. Louise was raised on the family's farm and was no stranger to hard work and primitive living conditions. She was active in 4-H all of her life as a member and later as a judge. She... Full story

Hovey Molstad was born July 30, 1916 in Minneapolis, MN. He passed away August 13, 2018 in Valley City. Hovey was the youngest son of John & Mabel Molstad. Hovey spent his formative years in Valley City & Minneapolis before graduating from Dunwoody Institute in Minneapolis. After graduating he went to work for Deere & Webber in Minneapolis. He delivered some of the first diesel tractors to farmers in North Dakota, Montana, and Canada during that time with the company. While spending time in... Full story

Darrel Westley McCracken, 90, of Great Falls, passed away Wednesday, October 24, 2018, the morning of his 90th birthday. The funeral service was held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, October, 30, 2018 with visitation starting one hour prior to the service at 1:00 p.m. both at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Darrel was born October 24, 1928 in Chinook Mt. He grew up on the family farm at Turner, and graduated from Turner High School. He entered the... Full story