Obituaries

Jun 30, 2025

Joseph John Whitehorse Jr. passed away June 30, 2025. A wake will be held July 1, 2025, starting at 3 p.m. Funeral service will be held July 2, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. with burial to follow at New Rocky Boy Cemetery. Holland & Bonine has been entrusted with arrangements.

Joseph was born on August 24, 1964, to...

Jun 25, 2025

Helen Cornelius "Connie" Green, 95, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2025. Cremation has taken place, and a service is not scheduled at this time. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

Connie was born April 3, 1930, in Helena, Montana, the eldest of three children born to Clifford John and Louise Kessler McNamara.  ...

Jun 24, 2025

Curtis Ray Denny was born October 30, 1956, to Walter "Moose" Denny and Elizabeth Saddler-Sutherland in Rocky Boy, MT. Curtis attended and graduated from Box Elder School; he always remained a Bear for Life supporting his Grandchildren throughout their athletic accomplishments.  He attended Stone Child College for carpentry graduating in 1989 and was a firefighter for several years before...

Jun 23, 2025

Emma Louise Curtis

Age 85, of Havre, Montana passed away in her home the morning of June 23, 2025 due to cancer.  Emma Louise Kelley was born to Henry and Madeleine Kelley, March 31, 1940 in Mechanic Falls, Maine just minutes before April Fool's Day. (She often liked to point out that quirky detail.) She was the...

Jun 22, 2025

Garth Rodger Volbright, 77, passed away due to natural causes at the Northern Montana Care Center in Havre, Montana, on Sunday, June 22, 2025. Garth was born October 29, 1947, in Havre to Vernon ("Vern") and Helen Volbright.

He was raised in Havre, and captained the Blue Ponies football team at Havre High School. He was a...

Jun 19, 2025

Patti A. Nordstrom, 74, passed away due to natural causes at her Havre residence on Wednesday, June 19, 2025.  Funeral services will be held in Portland, Oregon, under the direction of Hustad Funeral Home on Saturday, June 28th at 12:00pm with burial services at Finley-Sunset Hills Cemetery at 2:00pm.  Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with local...

Jun 18, 2025

Our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather passed away peacefully in his sleep at the age of 98.  He lost his will to go on after losing his wife of 70 years 2 months ago.

Andrew was an avid church member all his life and would often seek comfort in God's scriptures throughout his life.

Andrew was...

Jun 15, 2025

Denise K. WindyBoy, 66, passed away due to natural causes at the Northern Montana Care Center on Sunday, June 15, 2025.  A viewing will be held from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, and funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, all at Holland & Bonine Funeral Chapel.  Burial will...

Jun 14, 2025

Robert A. "Bob" Pepin, 93, passed away due to natural causes at the Care and Comfort Home on Saturday, June 14, 2025.  Cremation has taken place, and memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 27, 2025, at Holland & Bonine Funeral Home with The Very Reverend Daniel Wathen officiating.  Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery.  ...

Jun 7, 2025

Robert Paul "Bob" Miles, 84, passed into eternity on June 7, 2025, at the Northern Montana Care Center after a short illness. Cremation has taken place, and services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at St. Paul Lutheran Church.  Bob's family has suggested memorial donations be made in his memory to the American Legion...

Jun 5, 2025

Allison Raynae Brockie ʔasíniθaaʔ (Angry Woman) January 7, 1978 - June 5, 2025

Allison Raynae Brockie also known as Big Al, 47, of Hays MT began her journey to be with the ancestors and Creator in the afternoon of June 5th, 2025 at Northern Montana Care Center in Havre, MT.

Allison was born at Fort...

May 31, 2025

Madeline (Bunny) Billy, loving wife, mom, grandmother, great grandmother, friend, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2025, surrounded by her family.

Madeline was born on Easter and the rest of her life was lovingly referred to as "Bunny." This was a most appropriate name as she "never quit" and "was filled with energy" in anything she did....

May 28, 2025

Known by many names -"Hey You", Dad, Grandpa, brother, Coach, Ken Dawg, and friend, Kenneth F. Bigby, Sees the Eagle (Wamni Akida) left us on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, to begin his journey onto the other side. Ken was born on June 21, 1971 in Fort Belknap. He passed away peacefully, in his sleep on May 28, 2025 at...

May 28, 2025

Rachel D. Hofer, 85, passed away due to natural causes at Northern Montana Hospital on Wednesday, May 28, 2025.  Wake services will begin at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 29, 2025, and will continue until her funeral service, which will be at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 31, 2025, all at East End Colony Church.  Holland & Bonine Funeral...

May 24, 2025

Larry Ray Jones, 83, of Havre, Montana, passed away peacefully after his courageous battle with esophageal cancer on May 24, 2025. Born on October 23, 1941, in Kalispell, Montana, Larry lived a full and generous life, dedicated to his family, his work, and hobbies.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Darlene Kay Jones; his brother, Floyd...

May 24, 2025

Frances M. (Mann) Russette, Whirling Woman, 88, passed away due to natural causes at Benefis Healthcare on Saturday, May 24, 2025.  Wake services will begin at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Box Elder.  A Rosary will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, and Frannie's funeral will be...

May 22, 2025

Kenneth A. "Kenny Parker, 75, passed away due to natural causes at Benefis Healthcare on Thursday, May 22, 2025, with his family by his side.  Wake services will begin at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 25, 2025, and will continue until his funeral service, which will be at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, May 26, 2025, all at St. Mary's...

May 18, 2025

Judy Hoge passed away May 18, 2025. She was born December 16, 1940 in Havre, MT. June 5, 1959 she married Mel Hoge and resided at Iliad, MT, southeast of Big Sandy. Together they raised three children Brenda, Ken, and Wade. Mel and Judy retired in 1997 and moved to Lewistown.

Judy always enjoyed working on the...

May 16, 2025

Trudi was born on August 8th, 1982, in Sheridan Wyoming, to Frank Bacon and Barbara Not Afraid-Bacon. She was raised throughout Crow Agency, and Rocky Boy, MT with her many siblings around both Apsáalooke and Chippewa Cree cultures. Her children: Frankie Bacon and Lailah Small, were both born at Northern Montana Hospital in Havre, MT. She met her spouse ...

May 12, 2025

Barbara was born on July 26, 1949, in Crow Agency, Montana, to Starr Not Afraid Sr. and Deana Medicine Horse. She was raised in a loving family and carried her culture and values with her throughout her life. She married Frank Bacon, and together they made their home in San Diego, California. While in San Diego she pursued nursing...