Obituaries

Jan 23, 2025

Rebecca "Becky" Chagnon, 67, passed away January 23, 2025 in Billings, Montana after an accidental fall on January 18th. Cremation has taken place, and a celebration of Becky's life will be held Friday, January 31, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church. Memorial contributions in Becky's honor may be made to a memorial of the donor's...

Jan 22, 2025

Adrian Joseph Cochran, 49, "Assiniboine Man", passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at his residence.  Wake services will begin at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 30, 2025, and will continue until his funeral service, which will be at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 31, 2025, all at the Sacred Heart Church with Pastor Jackson Henry officiating.  Burial will...

Jan 19, 2025

Daniel Blaine Friede Jr, 46, passed away at Benefis Healthcare surrounded by family and friends, from natural causes.   Wake services will begin at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, January 20, 2025, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Box Elder with Earl "Archie" Arkinson officiating.  Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, also at St....

Jan 17, 2025

Mark G. McLain, 51, passed away due to natural causes at Northern Montana Hospital on Friday, January 17, 2025.  Cremation has taken place, and a private family celebration of Mark's life will be held later this year.  Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

Mark was born February 4, 1973, in Havre to John...

Jan 14, 2025

Joanne L. Schnittgen, 89, passed away due to natural causes at The Lodge in Great Falls on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, April 4, 2025, in Highland Cemetery.  Joanne's family has suggested memorial donations be made in her memory to Van Orsdel United Methodist Church or the charity of the...

Jan 14, 2025

Phyllis Deaun Purdy of Gildford, Montana died on January 14, 2025 of natural causes in her home of 64 years, in the company of her children.  Born to homesteader parents Carl and Gladys Lee on June 16, 1931 along Highway 2 as they made a futile attempt to reach the hospital in Havre, she was a life-long farm girl...

Jan 8, 2025

Harmon "Lee" Henderson, 80, passed away due to natural causes at the Northern Montana Care Center on Wednesday, January 8, 2025.  Cremation has taken place, and per Lee's wishes no services will be held.  His family has suggested memorial donations be made in Lee's memory to the Feed My Sheep Soup Kitchen, City of Havre Parks and Recreation, Havre...

Dec 29, 2024

Shelby "Ed" Smith, 65, passed away due to natural causes at his residence on Sunday, December 29, 2024.  Cremation has taken place, and no services are planned at this time.  Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

Dec 25, 2024

J Bautista, 73, passed away due to natural causes at his residence on Wednesday, December 25, 2024.  Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at Holland and Bonine Funeral Chapel.  Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with services and arrangements.

J was born on May 5, 1951, in Guerrero,...

Dec 24, 2024

Myrtle Raining Bird, "Old Lady With A Cane" (sahskahon notikweh), 74, passed away due to natural causes at Benefis Healthcare on Tuesday, December 24, 2024.  Wake services will begin at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 26, 2024, and will continue until her funeral service, which will be at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, December 27, 2024, all at Our Saviour's...

Dec 24, 2024

Wanda Darlene Parker, 71, passed away December 24, 2024. There will be a wake held at St. Mary's Catholic Church starting December 26, 2024, at 11 a.m. Funeral will take place at St. Mary's Catholic Church Friday, December 27,2024, at 10 a.m. with burial to follow at Parker Canyon Cemetery. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with...

Dec 23, 2024

Jacob R. Tyner, Sr., 36, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024.  Wake services will begin at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, December 27, 2024, and will continue until his funeral service, which will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 28, 2024, all at his family residence.  Burial will follow in the Tyner Family Cemetery.  Holland & Bonine Funeral...

Dec 23, 2024

Marjorie E. Spinler

April 16, 1940 – December 23, 2024

Marjorie E. (Bailey Durkee) Spinler, known to family and friends as "Marjie", passed away peacefully in December 2024 at the age of 84.  Cremation has taken place, and a Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, January 10, 2025, at New...

Dec 15, 2024

John "Muzzy" Oats, 67, passed away due to natural causes on Saturday, December 15, 2024. Wake services will begin on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, and will continue until his funeral service on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.  Please visit Muzzy's online memorial page to send...

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...