Obituaries

Nov 17, 2023

Margaret Johanna (Andersen) Whalen Gill, 95, passed away Friday, November 17, 2023, at the Care Center in Havre.

Margaret was born July 14, 1928, to Martin and Ruth (St. John) Andersen, in Harlem, Montana. She was raised and educated in Harlem. She went on to further her education and obtained her degree as an RN.  She married...

Nov 16, 2023

Robert A. "Bob" Schaub, 71, passed away due to natural causes at River's Edge Assisted Living in Great Falls on Thursday, November 16, 2023. Cremation has taken place.  His memorial service will be 11:00 a.m., Monday December 4, 2023, at Holland & Bonine Funeral Chapel.  Memorial donations in Robert's honor may be made to the St. Paul...

Nov 16, 2023

Vivian E. Tomaskie, 96, passed away due to natural causes at the Northern Montana Care Center on Thursday, November 16, 2023.  Private family graveside services have been held.  Holland & Bonine Funeral Home was entrusted with services and arrangements.

Vivian was born on August 27, 1927, in Warner, Alberta, to Gordon and Ellen (Miller) Bannen.  After high...

Nov 11, 2023

Thelma R. Hansen, 77, of Big Sandy, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at the Big Sandy Medical Center.  Cremation has taken place, and memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 1, 2023, at Christ Lutheran Church with Pastor Rich Jespersen officiating.  A private family graveside service will be held at a later date.  ...

Nov 9, 2023

Katherine Richelle "Kelly" (Richter) Waugh, 51, sadly succumbed to Covid-19 complications on November 9, 2023, in Las Vegas, Nevada. A memorial service to celebrate her life is planned for the summer of 2024 in Havre, MT. Please visit Kelly's online memorial page to send a card or leave a message of condolence for her family, www.hollandbonine.com.

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Nov 8, 2023

Timothy Wayne O'Connell, Sr., 82, passed away the morning of Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at the Northern Montana Care Center of natural causes. At his request cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life Service will be 2 p.m. Monday, November 20, 2023, at the Community Alliance Church in Havre with Pastor Munya Takawira officiating. Please visit Tim's online...

Nov 7, 2023

Delbert G. Naber, 82, passed away due to natural causes at Peace Hospice in Great Falls on Tuesday, November 7, 2023.

Delbert, fondly known as Del, was born to Fritz and Dortha Naber on November 27, 1940, in Havre.  He attended school in Havre and Great Falls, and then moved to Havre, working for his dad Fritz...

Nov 6, 2023

Christopher Lance Azure, whose given Indian Name is misawaykisik, "Is All Over Sky" 46, passed away November 6, 2023, in Havre, Montana after a lifelong illness of Tuberous Sclerosis. His funeral service will be Wednesday, November 8,2023, at 11 a.m. at the Holland & Bonine Funeral Chapel. His burial will follow at the Highland Cemetery in Havre....

Nov 4, 2023

Laurie Ann Skones George, 55, passed away November 4, 2023, at her home in Havre, MT with her family by her side after losing a courageous battle with cancer.  Her funeral service will be Friday, November 10, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at First Lutheran Church with Pastors Megan Hoewisch and Michael O'Hearn officiating.  Memorial donations in Laurie's name may...

Oct 30, 2023

Darlene "Boe" (Fleury) Johnson, 60, started her spiritual journey on Monday, October 30, 2023, after a two-year battle with cholangiocarcinoma.  Wake services will begin at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 1, 2023,and will continue until her funeral service, which will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 2, 2023, all at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church.  Burial will follow...

Oct 26, 2023

LaVern Joan Perkins, 77, passed away Thursday, October 26, 2023, in Havre, Montana at the Northern Montana Hospital after a battle with lung cancer. Two Celebration of Life Services will be held. One in Broadus and the other in Havre. The Broadus service will be 2 p.m. Friday, November 17, 2023, at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home 101 Wilson...

Oct 20, 2023

Alan Jay Raining Bird

11/30/1973 – 10/21/2023

Indian Name: 'Raining Bird'

Alan Jay "AJ" Raining Bird, of Elko, Nevada, passed away on Friday, October 20, 2023, at his residence.  Wake services will begin at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, October 27, 2023, and will continue until his funeral service, which will be at 10:00...

Oct 18, 2023

Larry Joe Miley, longtime electrician on the BNSF Railroad passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at the Northern Montana Care Center in Havre, at the age of 79. Funeral Service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, October 26, 2023, at St. Jude Catholic Church. His burial will follow at the Highland Cemetery with a military flag presentation by the United...

Oct 14, 2023

Lois Jean Normandy, 78, passed away due to natural causes on Saturday, October 14, 2023.

Lois was born on November 1, 1944, in Havre, Montana, to Melvin and Margaret (Hanning) Stengem.  She attended school in Havre elementary and high school.  On October 25, 1963, Lois married Donald Normandy, Jr., and this marriage was blessed with two sons...

Oct 14, 2023

F. Charlotte Faust, 87, passed away due to a stroke at Northern Montana Hospital on Saturday, October 14, 2023.  Cremation has taken place, and memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 23, 2023, at Fifth Avenue Christian Church with Pastor Rick Hodshire officiating.  Charlotte's family has suggested memorial donations be made in her memory to...

Oct 13, 2023

Keith Percy Nordrum, 67, passed away on Friday, October 13, 2023, in his hometown of Havre, Montana. He had battled serious medical issues over the last few years, which demonstrated his courage in facing life challenges always with humor and a smile. Cremation has taken place and his celebration of life service will be 2 p.m. Thursday, October 19,...

Oct 11, 2023

Peggy J. Ford, 80, passed away due to natural causes on Wednesday, October 11, 2023.  Cremation has taken place, and a celebration of Peggy's life will be held at a later date.  Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

Oct 5, 2023

Bird Woman Singing

"Pi-ye-sew is-kwew E-nahn-ka-mo-t"

Amanda "Andi" Rose Denny, 33, passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2023, at her residence.  Wake services will begin at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 6, 2023, and will continue until her funeral service, which will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 7, 2023, all at Our Saviour's...

Oct 5, 2023

Cindy L. (Friede) Lawrence, 69, passed away due to natural causes on Thursday, October 5, 2023, at Northern Montana Hospital.  Wake services will begin at 5:00 p.m., and a Rosary will be said at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, October 6, 2023.  Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 7, 2023.  All service will be held...

Oct 4, 2023

Jessie F. Kloppenburg, 91, passed away due to natural causes at her residence on Wednesday, October 4, 2023.  Cremation has taken place, and memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 13, 2023, at Holland & Bonine Funeral Chapel with Deacon Tim Maroney officiating.  Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery.  Jessie's family has suggested memorial donations...