Obituaries

Dec 15, 2024

Susie J. (Waldner) Kleinsasser, 84, passed away due to natural causes at Benefis Healthcare on Sunday, December 15, 2024.  Wake services will begin on Monday, December 16, 2024, and will continue until her funeral, which will be at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at the East End Colony Church.  Burial will follow in the East End Colony...

Dec 12, 2024

Diane Marie Swan, "Spirit Sitting Thunder Bird Woman", 73, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on December 12, 2024, after a brief illness. She is now reunited with her husband, Bob.

Diane was born July 15, 1951, in Havre, MT  to Patricia Azure and Raymond Parker, Sr. Diane spent most of her life in Rocky Boy...

Dec 11, 2024

Joyce Marie Hickman, 90, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at her residence due to natural causes.  Cremation has taken place, and joint services will be held for Joyce and Howard at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at Holland & Bonine Funeral Chapel with Deacon Timothy Maroney officiating. Memorials in their honor may be made to...

Dec 10, 2024

Shirley A. Myrum Tautges, 88, passed away at Northern Montana Hospital on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, after a stay at the Northern Montana Care Center.  Cremation has taken place.

Shirley was the first born to Earl and Grace (Tooley) Johnston during the Great Depression on January 16, 1936, in Mountain View, Missouri.   At age 4, the family...

Dec 9, 2024

Marlene Shulund, born on July 2, 1955, in Havre, Montana, passed away on December 9, 2024, at 5:05 AM, surrounded by her loving family. Marlene was the daughter of Pete and Mary Azure and the beloved middle child of eight siblings. She was a proud member of the Chippewa Cree Tribe and was given her Native name, "Angel Woman,"...

Dec 8, 2024

Karin R. Breum, 84, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024, due to natural causes at the Northern Montana Care Center with her family at her side.  Cremation has taken place, and memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 11, 2025, at First Lutheran Church with Pastor Megan Hoewisch officiating.  Karin's family has suggested memorial...

Dec 7, 2024

Judith G. Chambliss, 83, passed away due to natural causes at Northern Montana Care Center December 7, 2024. Cremation has taken place and in accordance with Judy's wishes no service will be held. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

Judy was born March 29, 1941, in Georgetown, Pennsylvania. She had three children Michael,...

Dec 6, 2024

Leoda Carol Oliver, 78, passed away on December 6, 2024, at her home. There will be a small private service on Tuesday December 10, 2024, at the Leonard Parisians home at 2:00 p.m. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.  Please visit Leoda's online memorial page to send a card or leave a message of condolence...

Dec 4, 2024

Betty R. Wetsit 88, passed away December 4, 2024, at Northern Montana Hospital. Wake services will begin Thursday, December 4, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. Funeral Services will take place Friday, December 6, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, with burial to follow at Parker Cemetery. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.  Please...

Dec 4, 2024

Claudine Chiefstick "Blue Thunderbird Woman" passed away December 4, 2024. Wake services will begin on December 5, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. and will continue until her funeral service on December 7, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at Our Saviors Lutheran Church with Tribal Elders officiating. Burial will follow at Chiefstick Family Cemetery. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted...

Dec 3, 2024

Henry E. Sapp, 96, passed away due to natural causes at the Care and Comfort Home on Tuesday, December 3, 2024.  Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, in the Holland & Bonine Funeral Chapel with Pastor George Sturm officiating.  Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery.  Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been...

Nov 26, 2024

Andrea Rose Eagleman, Sky Woman, passed away November 26, 2024, at Benefis Healthcare in Great Falls, MT, surrounded by family. Wake services will begin at 3:00 p.m. and a Rosary will be held at 7:00 p.m., all on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, and her funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 28, 2024, all at St....

Nov 24, 2024

Edna Faye "Blue" Medicine Bear Miller

Edna Faye "Blue" Medicine Bear Miller, 90, of Harlem, joined her ancestors in the spirit world Sunday, November 24, 2024.  Edna was born April 9, 1934, at Fort Belknap Agency, the daughter of the late Benjamin Bear and Josephine (Pephyrs) Bear.

Edna was raised by her maternal grandparents Agnes...

Nov 24, 2024

Velma M. Clark, 65, passed away due to natural causes at Benefis Healthcare on Sunday, November 24, 2024.  Wake services will begin at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, and will continue until her funeral service, which will be at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, all at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church with Earl "Archie" Arkinson officiating.  ...

Nov 24, 2024

Laurie R. Brawner was born in Great Falls, Montana on February 4th, 1954, and went to be with the Lord on November 24th, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.

In June of 1965, Laurie, her siblings, and parents relocated from Great Falls to Havre. Laurie's father had been transferred to Havre as a manager of Buttery's bakery....

Nov 22, 2024

Doris P. Roberts (Thurston), born March 22, 1941, in Everett, Massachusetts to Frederick and Evelyn Roberts, passed away November 22, 2024 ,in Havre, Montana of natural causes. Doris was family, a friend, mentor and colleague to many, but because of her unassuming nature, they often knew only one side of this amazing multifaceted person. Before Montana, she loved riding...

Nov 21, 2024

Nathel Fawn LaMere, 44, passed suddenly on November 21, 2024, in Spokane, WA. A wake service will be held on Sunday, December 1, 2024, with a funeral service following at 10:00 AM on Monday, December 2, 2024, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Rocky Boy, Montana. Kelly Eagleman will be officiating.   Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted...

Nov 20, 2024

Donna Lou Ruff, 85, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2024, of natural causes in Havre, Montana.

Donna was born September 21, 1939, in Whitefish, Montana to Carmen and Evelyn (Fjelstad) Anderson. When she was a young girl her family moved to Havre, Montana where Donna was raised and educated, graduating from Havre High School. After graduation she...

Nov 20, 2024

Gene Whinnen, age 85, passed away November 20, 2024, of natural causes. He was a beloved father, brother and friend who will be missed.

Gene was born September 17, 1939, in San Francisco, CA. When Gene was 12, his mother Mildred Whinnen moved Gene and his two sisters, Marilyn and Loretta, to Chinook, MT. Gene graduated from...

Nov 20, 2024

Freida Lorraine Ameline, 84, passed away due to natural causes at Northern Montana Hospital on Wednesday, November 20, 2024.  Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 22, 2024, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church with Father Joseph Tran officiating.  Burial will follow in the Box Elder Cemetery.  Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with...