Obituaries

Mar 28, 2026

Robert "Bob" Vernell Gallagher of Havre passed away from natural causes Saturday, March 28, 2026, at the age of 70. Bob was born on December 9, 1955, in Billings, Montana. In 1960 the family moved to Havre, Montana, where Bob spent his childhood and attended school. In 1973, Bob proudly enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, where he...

Mar 24, 2026

Rachel A. Waldner of the Hidden Valley Colony died at 76 years in her home with family by her side after a hard battle with cancer.

Rachel was born to Andrew and Rachel Hofer at the Miller Colony in 1949. There she lived for 12 years then she moved to the Sage Creek Colony. There she married...

Mar 23, 2026

Carl Lee Stanley, 61, passed away at Rocky Boy.  Graveside services were held on Thursday, April 23, 2026.  Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

Carl was born on April 2, 1965, in Havre, to Charles Gopher and Theresa Stanley.  He was raised in Rocky Boy, attending school there.  In 1984, Carl graduated from...

Mar 23, 2026

David John Kleinsasser, 89, passed away due to natural causes at his residence on Monday, March 23, 2026.  Wake services will begin at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, and will continue until his funeral service, which will be at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 26, 2026, all at the East End Colony Church.  Burial will follow in...

Mar 22, 2026

Michael J. Morrell, 69, passed away due to natural causes at the Northern Montana Care Center on Sunday, March 22, 2026.  Cremation has taken place, and a celebration of Mike's life will be held later this year.  Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

Mar 21, 2026

It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a beloved son, friend, and soul, who left this world far too soon at the age of 20, Spencer Alan George, on March 21, 2026, at his home in Havre. A public viewing will be held on Thursday, March 26, 2026, from 5...

Mar 20, 2026

Millard Martin "Jack" Norman  Born August 8, 1927 — Lewistown, Montana  Millard Martin "Jack" Norman, a lifelong Montanan, rancher, entrepreneur, pilot and devoted family man, passed away of natural causes on March 20, 2026, at the age of 98. Jack was born August 8, 1927 in Lewistown, Montana, to Martin and Hannah Norman, Jack grew up on the family...

Mar 20, 2026

Christopher John Bell, Omkoso'ko'yii "Big Road" age 19, a member of the Amskapi Pikuni/Blackfeet nation, passed away on March 20th, 2026.

Christopher Bell was born on September 27, 2006, in Bozeman, Montana to Crystal Russell and Norman Bell. He was a beloved son, stepson, grandson, brother, nephew, cousin, and friend whose presence brought strength, laughter, and light...

Mar 17, 2026

A life that ended too soon, Nicholaus Cole Donoven died quietly at home on March 17, 2026.  He went by Nick, but he was also referred to as Buck by many in his family.  He was born March 29, 1979 in Havre, Montana to his parents Noela and Brian Donoven who later divorced in 1995.  He lived a life...

Mar 17, 2026

Thomas J. Roberts, 82, of Havre, MT born September 27, 1943, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes March 17, 2026. No formal services will be held per Tom's request, the family will be having a celebration of life at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at the Tip It.

Thomas was born in Havre, MT to...

Mar 16, 2026

Thomas "Tom" Reynolds, 85, a lifelong educator and retired administrator at MSU-Northern, died at his home on March 16, 2026.

A celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 4th at First Lutheran Church in Havre, MT.  A private family burial will take place at a later date. Holland and Bonine Funeral Home...

Mar 16, 2026

Howard Jack Friede, aka Howard Jack Bones, Chief Eagle, 63, passed away due to natural causes at Northern Montana Hospital on Monday, March 16, 2026.  Wake services will begin at 2:00 p.m. with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m., all on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.  Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, all at St....

Mar 8, 2026

James Allen "Newt" Newbauer, 71, passed away at his home on March 8, 2026.  Cremation has taken place, and a celebration of his life will be planned for later this year.

Newt was born on October 22, 1954, in Havre to Robert and Shirley (Larsen) Newbauer.  He was raised in Havre, graduating from...

Mar 7, 2026

Linda Jane Solberg, 70, passed away due to natural causes at Northern Montana Hospital on Saturday, March 7, 2026.  Cremation has taken place, and Linda will be interred in a private family cemetery.  Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

Mar 3, 2026

Florence M. Wilson, 68, passed away due to natural causes on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at her residence.  Cremation has taken place, and memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, March 16, 2026, at Holland & Bonine Funeral Chapel.  Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery, and there will be a potluck meal at the...

Feb 25, 2026

John R. "Jack" Lazier, 81, passed away due to natural causes on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at the Care and Comfort Home.  Cremation has take place and graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, May 1, 2026, in Highland Cemetery with Father Daniel Wathen officiating.  Jack's family has suggested memorial donations be made in...

Feb 21, 2026

Erin Nikole Buffalo, "Standing in the Sun" "Kah-Ni-Po-Wit Ki-S-Kahw-Pi-Si-Mo-k" 27, born in Havre, MT to Jennifer Lynn Parker and Virgil Louis Buffalo on January 30th, 1999. She passed away in her home Saturday, February 21, 2026. Wake services will be held on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 3pm at the St. Mary's Catholic Church in Rocky Boy, MT and...

Feb 21, 2026

Contance Lucille (Weaselboy) Farmer, "Spotted Woman", passed Saturday, February 21, 2026, in Billings, MT, surrounded by her loved ones. Wake services will begin at 4:00pm on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, and will continue until 10:00am on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, at St. Mary's Catholic Church at Rocky Boy's Reservation, MT.

Connie, as she was often lovingly called,...

Feb 20, 2026

Virginia L. "Ginnie" Streeper, 93, passed away due to natural causes at Northern Montana Care Center on Friday, February 20, 2026.  Cremation has taken place, and a celebration of Virginia's life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 30, 2026, at Messiah Lutheran Church with Pastor Megan Hoewisch officiating.  Ginnie's family has suggested memorial donations be made...

Feb 20, 2026

Aaron C. LaMere, Sr., Wi kas kwenio "Sweetgrass Man", 44, passed away due to natural causes at Benefis Healthcare on Friday, February 20, 2026. Wake services will begin at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 22, 2026, and will continue until his funeral service, which will be at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, February 23, 2026, all at St. Anthony's Catholic...