Obituaries

Oct 9, 2020

Constance B. Woods Thompson, 98, passed away due to natural causes at Northern Montana Care Center in Havre, MT, October 9, 2020. Graveside services will take place at the Hillside Cemetery in Conrad at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 23, 2020. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with services and arrangements.

Connie was born on...

Oct 7, 2020

Darleen J. Darlington, 87, passed away due to natural causes at Big Sandy Medical Center on Wednesday, October 7, 2020. Darleen Joy was born on June 15, 1933 in Havre to George and Hilda "Beatrice" Schlack. She was raised on the family farm near Virgelle and attended Little School, 1 mile from the farm for grades 1-4 and Mount...

Oct 6, 2020

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Oct 1, 2020

Julie Ann Strauser, 64, passed away Thursday, October 1, 2020 at her home south of Havre. A celebration of her life will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, October 10, 2020 at the first lake pavillion in Beaver Creek Park. Memorial donations in Julie's honor may be made to the 4-H Foundation or to a memorial of one's choice.

Sep 28, 2020

Stuart M. McIntosh, 91, passed away due to natural causes at his home surrounded by his family on Monday, September 28, 2020. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 1, 2020, at Fifth Avenue Christian Church. Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery. Stuart's family has suggested memorial donations be made in his memory to the...

Sep 26, 2020

Arhonto Dritshulas, 76, of Havre, entered into eternal rest after a long battle with Alzheimer's on September 26, 2020 with her husband and daughters by her side.

A private family Trisagion service will be held on the evening of October 5, and, due to COVID, a private funeral service will be held October 6 followed by a...

Sep 25, 2020

Brittney Yvette Belgarde, Day Woman, 28, our beautiful and loving angel, began her journey to be with her grandmother on Friday September 25, 2020, at Benefis Healthcare in Great Falls.

She was born on November 16, 1991 in Havre, a beautiful baby girl who grew to be a beautiful young woman with an amazing spirit. Brittney cherished...

Sep 25, 2020

Mary M. Billy, 90, left on her journey due to natural causes at Northern Montana Hospital on Friday, September 25, 2020. Wake services will begin at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 25, 2020, and will continue until her funeral service, which is at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 26, 2020, all at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church. Burial will follow...

Sep 18, 2020

Michael (Big Mike) Tilleman was born on March 30, 1944 in Zurich, Montana to Belgian immigrants Henry Tilleman and Irma D'Hooge, who taught all of their children the virtue of hard work. He acquired his sense of humor from his dad, Hank, who was known as a "World Class Bullshipper" and his business sense from Irma.  Mike passed away...

Sep 17, 2020

Carol L. Doney, niih )) nd a a Oaq, Yellow Haired Woman, 61, passed away due to natural causes on Thursday, September 17, 2020, at her residence. Private family wake and funeral services will be held, and a public graveside service will begin at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, September 21, 2020, at the Mission Cemetery in Hays. Holland &...

Sep 17, 2020

Marilyn G. Garrahan, 88, passed away at her home due to natural causes Thursday, September 17, 2020. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 22, 2020, at First Lutheran Church with Pastor Megan Hoewisch officiating. A private family graveside service will be held at Glacier Memorial Gardens at a later date. Marilyn's family has suggested memorial...

Sep 15, 2020

Richard A. (Dick) Zinn, 89, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2020 in Great Falls of heart failure. Cremation has taken place.  A Graveside memorial service will be 1 p.m. Friday, September 25, 2020 at the Highland Cemetery in Havre, with Pastor Sean Janssen officiating. A luncheon will be held at the Eagles Club in Havre. Memorials in Richard's honor...

Sep 13, 2020

Travis Lee LaMere passed away early Monday morning, September 14, 2020. Travis was born on May 22, 1973 in Havre, Mt.

Travis enjoyed singing and playing his guitar. He liked to go on road trips, camping, and fishing. He loved his jobs as a firefighter, bartender, DJ-ing, and most importantly being a father to Ciara, Daniel, and...

Sep 11, 2020

Felistis "Tissie" Bacon, 60, passed on Friday, September 11, 2020 at Northern Montana Hospital, Havre after a long illness. Private family graveside services were held on September 16, 2020 at the Pink Church Cemetery in Harlem MT. Tissie's family has suggested memorial donations be made in her memory to Eagles Manor, who opened their doors so that Tissie was...

Sep 11, 2020

Marlon "Dean" Speak Thunder, "Amáȟbiya ohă Mani" (Walks in the Clouds), 62, passed away Friday, September 11, 2020, at Northern Montana Hospital due to natural causes. Dean began his journey on the day of his father's birthday. Daddy came after his boy, and now he is dancing with the angels.

Dean was born on June 27, 1958,...

Sep 7, 2020

Mike Lillie liked a saying that goes, "There is more to life than increasing its speed." Perhaps, it rang true to him, given that he lived his life pursuing dreams with passion and gifting everyone he encountered with sincere help and, very often, hearty laughter.

Mike passed away Sept. 7, 2020, in Havre, Montana, after spending his...

Sep 2, 2020

Harvey Stanley, Wah-pun-Ah-Tuk (Morning Star), passed away due to natural causes on September 2, 2020, at Peace Hospice in Great Falls. Wake services will begin at 3:00 p.m. and will continue until his funeral service, which will be at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, September 3, 2020, all at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church. Burial will be in the Rocky Boy...

Aug 28, 2020

Fred R. Stump was born March 28, 1926, to John Stump, Sr. and Elizabeth Black Tongue. He passed away August 28, 2020.

Fred was a diligent worker, working for the BIA for 33 years. He had a great sense of humor and was well-liked by people he worked with. He took his responsibilities as a husband, father,...

Aug 26, 2020

When Minnie McCann was little, a policeman brought her home after discovering the child had "run away." But she was not running away. She had been exploring, Minnie later recalled. Her adventurous spirit never tired throughout her 82 years. Minnie passed away in her home in Havre in the early hours of August 26 surrounded by family.  Minnie Hannicker...

Aug 20, 2020

Velma Elaine Christensen, 95, passed away due to natural causes at Northern Montana Care Center on Thursday, August 20, 2020. Cremation has taken place, and graveside services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 19, 2020, in Highland Cemetery. Velma's family has suggested memorial donations be made in her memory to Messiah Lutheran Church, Your Network of...