Obituaries

Oct 18, 2025

MARY ROSE ST. PIERRE RIOTUTAR

Nov 15, 1927 – Oct 18, 2025

Mary Rose St. Pierre Riotutar, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2025, surrounded by family and friends in Watsonville, California. Mary was one of eight children, Harry, Elizabeth, Albert, Joseph, Josephine, Mary Rose, Maxine,...

Oct 14, 2025

John George Dritshulas, 97, of Havre, entered into eternal rest on October 14, 2025, with his three daughters by his side.

A viewing will be held on Thursday, October 23rd from 4-6pm, the funeral service will be held on Friday, October 24th at 1pm, followed by a burial at Highland Cemetery. All services will be held at...

Oct 14, 2025

It is with profound sorrow that we announce Johnny Polk of Rudyard, Montana, passed away unexpectedly October 14, 2025.

Johnny was born August 15, 1965, in Griffin Georgia.

Gone, but not forgotten. Johnny was a Johnny, not a jack, of all trades and a master at none except painting. You can cruise the Hi-Line Chester,...

Oct 8, 2025

Margaret Alice Twedt Petrick was born on October 21, 1920, and passed away on October 8, 2025, just 13 days shy of her 105th birthday.

She was born at the Twedt homestead south of Rudyard to Bert and Esther (Klemetson) Twedt. They moved up to the Twedt farm north of Hingham when she was two weeks old....

Oct 7, 2025

MaryAnn (Gitthens) Cooper pushed her walker to the side, put on her high heels, and danced into heaven on October 7, 2025, at 87 years old.

MaryAnn was born in Whitney, Nebraska, on February 21, 1938.  She was delivered in her parents' home by her own grandmother, joining her older brother Richard.  MaryAnn's childhood was blessed, and...

Oct 1, 2025

William "Lee" Webster, Goes With Eagle (Ki-iw Kah wi che waht), 31, passed away due to natural causes at his residence on Wednesday, October 1, 2025.  Wake services will begin at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 2, 2025, and will continue until his Rosary, which will be said at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, October 3, 2025.  Funeral services will...

Sep 24, 2025

Ernest F. "Ernie" Matelski, 83, passed away due to natural causes at the Northern Montana Care Center on Wednesday, September 24, 2025.  Cremation has taken place, and memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at Grace Chapel in the Northern Montana Care Center.  Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery with military honors.  Holland...

Sep 24, 2025

Lloyd (Corky) Billy, crossed over to the next camp to be re-united with his wife, Madeline (Bunny) Billy, on September 24, 2025.

Lloyd was born to Frank Billy and Young Girl Big Wind in 1941. Lloyd was the youngest of five siblings, including Mary Jane Henderson, Mary Billy, Melvin Billy, and Jenny LaSalle.

In 1959,...

Sep 20, 2025

Wilford Leo Duran, 81, passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at Peace Hospice in Great Falls due to injuries sustained in an accident earlier this month.  Wake services will begin at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, September 22, 2025, and will continue until his funeral service, which will be at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, all at...

Sep 20, 2025

William R. "Bill" Dritshulas, Jr., 86, passed away due to natural causes on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at the Northern Montana Care Center.  Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 26, 2025, at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church with Monsignor Daniel Wathen officiating.  Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery.  His family has suggested that memorial...

Sep 19, 2025

Scott E. Vasecka, 68, passed away due to natural causes at Northern Montana Hospital on Friday, September 19, 2025.  Cremation has taken place and a celebration of Scott's life will be held at a later date.  Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

Sep 15, 2025

Alion G. Eagleman, Sr., 37, passed away due to natural causes at Benefis Healthcare on Monday, September 15, 2025.  Wake services will begin at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, and will continue until his funeral service, which will be at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 18, 2025, all at St. Mary's Catholic Church with Pastor Marvin Russette...

Sep 12, 2025

Tina Marie Cook, 55, passed away Friday, September 12, 2025, in Great Falls, Montana, at Benefis Hospital, surrounded by many friends and family.

Tina was born August 25, 1970, in Artesia, California, to Kenneth and Janice (Belcourt) Sargent. As a young girl, she moved with her family to Havre, Montana, where she was raised and attended Havre...

Sep 12, 2025

Sharon Kay Ous, 84, passed away Friday morning September 12, 2025, at her home in Gildford, Montana. Her funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 27, 2025, at the First Lutheran Church in Havre with Pastor Cheryl Muncy officiating. Her burial will follow at the Highland Cemetery where she will be laid to rest next to...

Sep 10, 2025

Mary Lou (Winter) Delaire, retired teacher, died of natural causes on September 10, 2025. Lou was born on August 13, 1941, in Harlem, MT, to Richard and Mary (Jaeger) Winter.  She attended Havre Public Schools, graduating in 1959.  She earned a Bachelor of Science in Education from Northern Montana College in 1962 and later a degree in Special Education...

Sep 9, 2025

Gary Nanini of Great Falls, 67, left this world on September 9, 2025.

Cremation has taken place.

He was born on June 28, 1958, in Cut Bank, Montana, to Julius (Sam) and Julia Belle (McCulley) Nanini.

Gary spent his early years in Cut Bank before moving with his family to Havre, where he...

Sep 7, 2025

Michael Francis Shortell, beloved husband, father, veteran, and friend, passed away in Havre, Montana on September, 7th 2025. Mike was born to Oliver Shortell and Ruby Joyce Shortell on July 13th, 1946 in Lawton, Oklahoma. He returned with his family back to Havre, Montana as an infant where he grew up with his brother Kevin, sisters Linda and Tracy,...

Sep 4, 2025

INETIA MAE (IRVIN) CANTIN

Inetia Mae (Irvin) Cantin, 98 (just short of her 99th birthday), of Gladstone, Oregon, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2025, with her daughter Sharon by her side. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Inetia will be remembered for her humor, her creativity, and her unwavering love for her family.

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Sep 1, 2025

Donald Keith Cochran, 60 years of age, went to meet our Creator on September 1, 2025, at the Parkview Center in Billings.  Donald's funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 5, 2025, at the Red Whip Center in Fort Belknap with Pastor Henry Jackson officiating.  Burial will follow in the 3 Mile Cemetery with military honors.  ...

Aug 30, 2025

Martin "Brian" Standing Rock, 61, passed away due to natural causes at Benefis Healthcare on Saturday, August 30, 2025.  Wake services will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, September 1, 2025, and will continue until his funeral service, which will be at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, all at St. Mary's Catholic Church with Earl "Archie" Arkinson...