Obituaries

Feb 19, 2026

Mary L. Wolfchild, 74, Kihew Pipikwan Notikwew (Eagle Whistle Old Lady), passed away due to natural causes at her Rocky Boy residence on Thursday, February 19, 2026.  Wake services will begin at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 19, 2026, and will continue until her funeral service, which will be at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, February 20, 2026, all at...

Feb 16, 2026

Don E. Groven passed away peacefully on Monday, February 16, 2026, at Benefis

Hospital in Great Falls, Montana. His wife, Julie, was at his side after spending time with

family both in person and virtually.

Don was born to Elmer and Ada (Cady) Groven on December 3, 1950, in Havre,

Montana.

When Don was seven years old, his parents divorced, and his mother moved him,...

Feb 15, 2026

Bruce S. Lyons, 71, passed away due to natural causes at Northern Montana Hospital on Sunday, February 15, 2026.  Cremation has taken place, and no services are planned at this time.

Feb 15, 2026

Kristy L. Naber, 75, passed away due to natural causes at Sweet Memorial Nursing Home on Sunday, February 15, 2026, with her family by her side.  A viewing will be held from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m., and funeral services will begin at 1:00 p.m., all on Friday, February 20, 2026, at Holand & Bonine Funeral Home...

Feb 5, 2026

Darlene graduated from Big Sandy High School in 1960. She had always wanted to be a police officer, but her father would not allow that. So, next best thing, she was employed at Smith's Grocery, where she met her future husband, Bill Cavitt. She saved the bad produce for his pigs, he must have liked her frugality and thought...

Feb 3, 2026

Joseph P. Waldner,63, passed away from injuries he received in a motor vehicle accident on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, North of Chester, Montana. Wake services for Joseph will be 7:30 p.m. Thursday and continue through Friday, February 6th with his funeral service 11:30 a.m. Saturday, February 7, 2026, all at the Sage Creek Colony Church. He will be laid...

Feb 3, 2026

Russell John DeVries, 74, born January 20, 1952 in Fargo, ND, passed away on February 3, 2026, due to complications of heart surgery. His wit, wisdom, integrity, and love of family were gifts to everyone who knew him. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with services and arrangements.  Memorial donations in Russell's honor may be made to...

Jan 31, 2026

G ary Boyd Brill

June 12, 1946 – January 31, 2026

Gary Boyd Brill, a man of remarkable intelligence, curiosity, and quiet kindness, passed away on January 31, 2026, in Great Falls, Montana. Born on June 12, 1946, in Havre, Montana, Gary was the son of Charles Brill and Mildred Hyslop, both of whom preceded...

Jan 29, 2026

Debra L. Gutschmidt, 69, passed away after a brief illness at Northern Montana Hospital on Thursday, January 29, 2026, with her family by her side.  Cremation has taken place, and arrangements are in progress for a celebration of Debra's life.  Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

Debra was born on April 2, 1956,...

Jan 27, 2026

Eldora Evelyn (Hanson) Henry

Obituary 01/27/26

Eldora Evelyn Hanson was born at Bowdoin, Montana, the tenth child of Edward & Alma (Hoium) Hanson on October 29, 1932, joining five brothers, Henry, Orville, Earl, Gordon, Norman and four sisters, Gladys, Agnes, Lucillee (Tillie) and Adena.  Edward was a black-smith and house mover and Alma a faithful...

Jan 27, 2026

Helen Yuille Richter

Helen Yuille Richter, 84, of Big Sandy, Montana, passed away on January 27, 2026, at the Big Sandy Medical Center Nursing Home. Helen was born April 16, 1941, in Barnard Castle, Durham County, England, to Douglas and Helena Caldwell, and was raised in Crook, Durham County. From her earliest days, she knew she was...

Jan 24, 2026

Martha May Stolen, 78, passed away due to natural causes at NMH on Saturday, January 24th, 2026, with her loving husband by her side. Services begin at 1:00p.m. on Thursday, June 18th, 2026 at Holland and Bonine Funeral Chapel. Burial to follow at Highland Cemetery. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements and services. Please visit Martha's...

Jan 24, 2026

Sam Vernon Windy Boy, Jr, "Jesus", "Walking Bear", 81, passed away in a house fire on Saturday, January 24, 2026.  Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, in the Warriors' Burial Grounds Cemetery in Rocky Boy.  Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

Sam was born on October 28, 1944, at...

Jan 23, 2026

Sara Fox Pierson, 70, passed away Friday, January 23, 2026, at her home

due to natural causes.

Sara was born April 14, 1955, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, to Norman and

Margaret Fox. Sara graduated and received her degree in nursing from

Northern Montana College, working as a registered nurse for 40...

Jan 17, 2026

Rema Lydia Chiefstick, "Keeper of the Rocky Mountain Gate Woman", 83, passed away due to natural causes at Northern Montana Hospital on Saturday, January 17, 2026.  Wake services will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, January 19, 2026, and will continue until her traditional funeral service, which will be at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, all at...

Jan 14, 2026

Jeanne A. Lee, 81, passed away due to natural causes at Northern Montana Care Center on January 14, 2026.  Cremation has taken place, and memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at Fifth Avenue Christian Church with Ila McClenahan officiating.  Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

Jeanne...

Jan 14, 2026

James "Jim" Greytak June 6, 1932 – January 14, 2026

James Albert Greytak, 93, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at the Northern Montana hospital of natural causes. A prayer vigil will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, January 19, 2026, at St. Jude Catholic Church with his funeral mass beginning at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, January...

Jan 14, 2026

On January 14, 2026, Kurt Douglas Pehl, 56, of Havre, Montana died from heart complications.

He was born on July 21, 1969, to George William Pehl Jr and Madeline Carol Schmitt in Sheridan, MT.  He lived in Whitehall Montana attending Whitehall Elementary School.  His parents divorced in 1980 and he moved to Helena, Montana with his mother...

Jan 13, 2026

Marlene M. Molyneaux (1955-2026)

Marlene M. Molyneaux-Hensley, 70 of Havre, MT, passed away peacefully at Northern Montana Hospital on Tuesday January 13, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Marlene (Mary Marlene) was born on September 7, 1955 in Havre, MT, to Wayne and Lila Molyneaux.  She was a devoted Mom, Gramma,...

Jan 12, 2026

DeWayne T. Haas, 77, passed away due to natural causes at his residence on Monday, January 12, 2026.  He was surrounded by his family.  Cremation has taken place, and a celebration of DeWayne's life will be held this summer.  DeWayne's family has suggested memorial donations be made to Bear Paw Hospice or the charity of the donor's choice. Holland...