Obituaries

Nov 29, 2025

Nathan "Nate" R. Schafer, 49, passed away due to natural causes at Northern Montana Hospital on Saturday, November 29, 2025.  Cremation has taken place, and a celebration of Nate's life will be scheduled for nicer weather in 2026.  Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

Nate was born on July 11, 1976, in Havre...

Nov 29, 2025

Mary J. Waldner, 92, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, November 29, 2025, with her family by her side.  Wake services will be at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 30, 2025, and Monday, December 1, 2025, with her funeral service at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, all at the Hilldale Colony Church.  Burial will follow...

Nov 28, 2025

Donna Marie (Gallus) Golie, age 84, born and raised in Havre, Montana, peacefully passed away on November 28, 2025.  She was a graduate of Havre Central High School in 1959.  Donna married the love of her life, Bernie Golie, in September after she graduated.  She then started to work in retail where she spent many years.  In 1982, Bernie...

Nov 27, 2025

Mary Louise (Thill) Engelhardt, age 73, passed away unexpectedly on Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2025.

Mary was the youngest of three children born to Jim and Louise Thill on May 29, 1952, in Glasgow, Montana.

Although Mary was born in Glasgow, she moved to Havre at a young age. After graduating from Havre High School,...

Nov 20, 2025

Elena Bolta Clontz was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on November 20th, 2025, surrounded by a loving family after 105 incredible years spent on this earth. Always a devoted Christian who loved to share her faith, we find hope in the promise of eternal life. Services are scheduled at Holland and Bonine Funeral Home in Havre, Montana on...

Nov 16, 2025

Dana Patrick Ontiveros "Chief's Son", 57, passed away on November 16, 2025. He was born on March 27, 1968, to Thomas Ontiveros and Linda Belcourt in Great Falls, MT. A wake will be held on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at 1pm at Rocky Boy Lutheran Church and a funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at...

Nov 15, 2025

Brad Robert Lee, 70, passed away Saturday, November 15, 2025, at the Northern Montana Hospital of natural causes. Cremation has taken place, and a celebration of life service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at the Holland & Bonine Funeral Chapel with Carrie Linie officiating. Memorial donations in Brad's honor may be made to Providence...

Nov 15, 2025

Russell A. Boucher, 62, was reunited with his sons, Shane and Cody, on Saturday, November 15, 2025. Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be held at 11:30 am on Friday, November 21st at the 4H Chuckwagon located at the Hill County Fairgrounds. Pastor Stacey Heggem will officiate with a luncheon to follow.

Russell was born in...

Nov 14, 2025

Bruce Harold Sunchild, Jr., 48, passed away due to natural causes at his residence on Friday, November 14, 2025.  Wake services will begin at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 15, 2025, and will continue until his traditional funeral service, which will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, November 17, 2025, all at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church with Kelly...

Nov 14, 2025

Arlyss Toldness, 73, of Havre, Montana, passed away quietly on Friday, November 14th, 2025, with her family by her side.

Arlyss was born April 8, 1952, in Great Falls, Montana.  Her parents Arletta & Tony McAllister preceded her in death, as well as her younger brother Arlen, Mother & Father-In-Law Bunny & Morris Toldness, and her nephew...

Nov 14, 2025

Hila V. (Peterson) Stevens, 81, passed away due to natural causes at Northern Montana Care Center on Friday, November 14, 2025.  Cremation has taken place, and memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at Holland & Bonine Funeral Chapel with Pastor Megan Hoewisch officiating.  Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery.  Hila's family has...

Nov 13, 2025

Pearl A. Cochran, 71, passed away due to natural causes at Northern Montana Care Center on Thursday, November 13, 2025.  Cremation has taken place, and her wishes were to have no services.  Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

Nov 12, 2025

Sally M. Jones, 84, passed away due to natural causes at Northern Montana Hospital on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.  Cremation has taken place and at this time, no services are planned.  Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

Nov 9, 2025

Josephine "Jo" (Roth) Hellman passed away of natural causes November 9, 2025, at the age of 92. Jo was born on January 6, 1933, in Hamilton Montana to Margaret and Joseph Roth.

She was raised in Corvallis, Montana, and graduated from Corvallis High School on May 19, 1951. On that same day, she married the love of...

Nov 6, 2025

Gary Bennett, 82, of Havre was reunited with his wife Sandra Jean and his youngest son Josh on Nov. 6, 2025.

Gary was born on October 24, 1943, in Oakland, CA to Fred and Olga. The family later settled in Havre where Gary graduated from high school in 1961. He went on to serve in the Navy...

Nov 5, 2025

Marcia Abdallah, a longtime resident of Havre, Montana, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. Marcia was 90 years old and had been married to her husband Hamid for over 70 years.

She is survived by their five children, Michael, Colleen, Donald, Travis and Randy: thirteen grandchildren; and fourteen great-grandchildren.

She...

Nov 5, 2025

On Wednesday, November 5, 2025, Robert L. Turner, 78, went to join his beloved wife in Heaven.

Robert was born in Clifton Forge, Virginia, on August 1, 1947, to Jean and Robert Turner.  He attended school in Harlem, graduating from Harlem High School in 1967, where he played football.  After graduation, Robert enlisted in the US Army,...

Oct 30, 2025

Beverley Prim, 93, beloved mother of 6 children, passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2025 at Northern Montana Hospital. She was surrounded by loved ones.

Beverley Elaine Prim (Shinn) was born December 27, 1931 in Livingston, MT, to Richard C. and Ella (Alma) Shinn.  Up until the very end, Bev maintained her kindness, grace, compassion and love...

Oct 22, 2025

Wanita E. Haines, 84, a mother, wife, sister, grandmother, etc., whose warmth touched countless lives, passed away peacefully at 84 in Havre, Montana.  Born in Havre, Wanita was the first daughter of Floyd and Stephanie Smith, who grew up on a family farm where she learned the value of hard work and community.

In her later years,...

Oct 21, 2025

In Loving Memory of Nichole Christina Main

Nichole Christina Main, 40, of Seattle, Washington, passed away on October 21, 2025. She was born on March 25, 1985, in Havre, Montana, to Kellie Cochran and the late Douglas "Tiny" Main.

Nichole was raised with love and care by her grandparents, Theodora "Ola" Cochran and Bobby Lee...