Obituaries

Apr 1, 2023

Michael "Mike" Ley died April 1, 2023 after a decades-long battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife Ligia Arango of Havre MT, children Phillip Ley of Libby MT, Miguel Ley of Bozeman MT, Brothers Rick Ley of Fort Wayne IN, Phil Ley of San Antonio TX, Tim Ley of Fort Wayne IN, and Sister, Nancy Brown (Dave...

Apr 1, 2023

Luwanna M. Belgarde-Herron, Piyeso Iskwew, Thunderbird Woman, 51, passed away due to natural causes at Billings Clinic on Saturday, April 1, 2023.  Wake services will begin at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, April 3, 2023, and will continue until her funeral services, which will be at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, all at St. Mary's Catholic Church.  Burial...

Mar 30, 2023

LeRoy Jonathan Wenz, age 72, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 30th, 2023, at Northern Montana Care Center in Havre.

LeRoy was born on Thursday, January 18th, 1951, in Miles City, MT to Jonathan and Johanna (Straub) Wenz. He grew up on the family farm northwest of Plevna, MT. LeRoy attended grade school in Westmore, MT and when...

Mar 27, 2023

Ronald Wayne Stump, 61, passed away due to natural causes on Monday, March 27, 2023, at his residence.  Wake services will begin at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, and will continue until his funeral service, which will be at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, all at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church with Pastor Michael Vohs and...

Mar 26, 2023

Margaret "Marge" ("Speedy") Gonzales Christensen 97, a long time Havre resident, passed away March 26, 2023, in Missoula, Mt. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held Friday May 19, 2023, at St. Jude Thaddeus Church at 11:00 am.  Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with services and arrangements.

Marge was born...

Mar 24, 2023

Arnold N. Hokanson, 91, passed away due to natural causes on Friday, March 24, 2023.  Cremation has taken place, and at his request, no services will be held. Arnold requested that memorial donations be made in his memory to the Dedman Animal Shelter and Foundation in Fort Benton, the Montana State University-Northern Diesel Mechanic's Program in Havre, or the...

Mar 18, 2023

Richard Gregory Hentschel, 54, died Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Havre, Montana. His memorial service will be held at 2:22 p.m . Friday, March 31, 2023, at the First Lutheran Church with Pastor Meagan Hoewisch officiating. At his request, cremation has taken place and there will not be a burial at this time. Memorial contributions can be...

Mar 12, 2023

Dale Marie Russette, 65, passed away due to natural causes on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at Seasons Hospice at MacNeal Hospital in Berwyn, IL.  Wake services will begin at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 19, 2023, and will continue until her funeral service which will be at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, March 20, 2023, all at St. Mary's Catholic...

Mar 10, 2023

Wesley Steven "Snipes" St. Marks, White Eagle Child, 54, passed away at his residence on Friday, March 10, 2023.  Wake services will begin at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, March 13, 2023, and will continue until his funeral, which will be at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, all at St. Mary's Catholic Church.  Burial will follow in the...

Mar 6, 2023

Sheryce Theresa Longknife, 24, passed away at Benefis Healthcare in Great Falls on Monday, March 6, 2023.  Wake services will begin at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 11, 2023, and will continue until her funeral service, which will be at 11:00 a/p.m. on Sunday, March 12, 2023, all at the Fort Belknap Community Center.  Burial will follow at the...

Mar 4, 2023

Jon C. Hotchkiss, 46, passed away due to natural causes at Northern Montana Hospital on Saturday, March 4, 2023.  Cremation has taken place, and memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 13, 2023, at Holland & Bonine Funeral Chapel.  Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery.  Jon's family has requested memorial donations be made in his...

Mar 3, 2023

Desiree M. Swan, (mihko-wiyikwanêwiskew, Red Flicker Woman) 31, passed away on March 3, 2023, in Albuquerque, NM.  Wake services will begin at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 16, 2023, and will continue until her funeral service, which will be at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, March 17, 2023, all at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church.  Burial will follow in the Denny...

Feb 27, 2023

Alretha "Ann" Chandler, 47, passed away due to natural causes on February 27, 2023, at Benefis Healthcare in Great Falls.  Wake services will begin at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, and will continue until her funeral service, which will be at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 2, 2023, all at St. Mary's Catholic Church.  Burial will follow...

Feb 23, 2023

Stan A. L. Turner, age 70, passed away peacefully at Northern Montana Hospital on February 23, 2023, with his son Nathan at his side.  Cremation has taken place, and his ashes will be spread at a private, family memorial in Landusky.

Stan was born in Havre in October 1952 to David H. Turner and Mary F. Winburn...

Feb 19, 2023

Jackee Rae Morse, 63, passed away due to natural causes at her residence on Sunday, February 19, 2023.  A visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at First Lutheran Church.  Her funeral service will begin at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at First Lutheran Church.  Burial will follow in...

Feb 17, 2023

Carolyn Kay Shulund, 78, a lifelong resident of Havre passed away at her home in Havre on February 17. Cremation has taken place and Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. A celebration of Carolyn's life will be held at a later date in Havre. Please visit Carolyn's online memorial page to send...

Feb 16, 2023

Brittney Lea Ahenakew, "Sweetgrass Woman", 33, passed away at Northern Montana Hospital on Thursday, February 16, 2023.  Wake services will begin at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 18, 2023, and will continue until her funeral service, which will be at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, February 20, 2023, all at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church.  Burial will follow in the Parker...

Feb 15, 2023

Emory Mae (Brockie) Champagne, 'Ɔ'ↄↄↄniinen'i (White Clay), or Gros Ventre name Niihↄↄ'eihk, Nee-haw-A (Yellow Hair), born January 10, 1944, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at Benefis Healthcare in Great Falls, MT. Her wake will begin at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at the Fort Belknap Community Center and will continue until her Rosary, which will be...

Feb 15, 2023

Jean Y. Green, 89, passed away at Benefis Healthcare on Wednesday, February 15, 2023.  Cremation has taken place, and a memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at Holland & Bonine Funeral Chapel.  Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery.  Her family has suggested memorial donations be made in Jean's memory to the Care...

Feb 14, 2023

Jerald J. "Jerry" Browning, 76, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away due to natural causes at Advanced Hospice of Arizona on February 14, 2023. Cremation has taken place, and a memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at Holland & Bonine Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery with military honors. Jerry's...