Obituaries

Jun 19, 2016

Maybelle "May" Elizabeth (Slonaker) Gertson, 83, died peacefully on Sunday, June 19, 2016, at the Sweet Home in Chinook. Memorial services will be held at the Chinook Alliance Church on Monday, July 18th at 10:00 a.m. At her request, May's ashes will be spread near the Slonaker homestead in north Blaine County. Memorials can be made to the Activities...

Jun 18, 2016

Dateline - Havre/Rocky Boy

Claudia Paulette Bacon

Claudia Paulette Bacon, Indian name "Speckled Eagle Woman" pe-pe-s-Ki-iw_is-Kwew, 37, passed surrounded by her family at Peace Hospice on Saturday evening June 18, 2016. Her wake service will begin today (Sunday) and her funeral service will be 9:30 a.m. Monday all at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Rocky...

Jun 17, 2016

Geraldine (Gerry) Unterseher of Havre, formerly of Chester and Fort Benton, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 17, 2016 in the company of her daughters.

Born on February 5, 1931 in Dickinson, North Dakota, Gerry was the third and youngest child of Anna and Leroy David. She was raised and educated in Dickinson. While earning a teaching...

Jun 16, 2016

Edwin Charles Deppmeier, Sr., 95, passed away on Thursday, June 16, surrounded by his family.

Funeral services will be held at the First Lutheran Church, 303 Sixth Street, Havre, Montana, on Tuesday, June 21, at 11:00 a.m., with internment immediately following at Highland Cemetery. Visitation will be held at Holland-Bonine Funeral Home, 210 Third Street, Havre, from...

Jun 15, 2016

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Jun 14, 2016

Robert Leroy LaSalle, age 80, passed away of natural causes on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at his residence.

Robert was born on December 2, 1935 in Havre, Montana to William "Bill" and Mabel (Wallace) LaSalle. He was the fifth of seven children. He was raised in the Bear Paw Mountains, and attended school in Havre. Robert graduated...

Jun 13, 2016

Jennifer Carma St. Marks, 31, died Monday, June 13, 2016 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Her wake service will begin 7 p.m. Sunday, June 19, 2016 with her funeral service 10 a.m. Monday, June 20, 2016 at the Rocky Boy Catholic Church. Her burial will be held on the family homestead at Williamson Range. You may visit Jennifer's on-line memorial at...

Jun 12, 2016

Mr. John Jay Viall, and known as Jay, to all family and friends far and wide, passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2016 at the Missouri River Manor in Great Falls, Montana due to lung cancer, which was discovered in late February 2016. Jay was born May 28, 1970 to Claudia & Dave Viall in Havre, Montana. As a...

Jun 6, 2016

Essie R. Gebhardt, 84, passed away on Monday, June 6, 2016, due to natural causes at her Billings residence. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 10, 2016, in Calvary Cemetery. Essie's family has requested that memorial donations be made in her name to the American Cancer Society or to the charity of the donor's...

Jun 4, 2016

Vernon Charles Parker, 92, passed away due to natural causes on Saturday, June 4, 2016, at the Northern Montana Care Center. Cremation has taken place, and interment of his cremated remains will be in Minnesota.

Jun 3, 2016

Terrance "Skip" Cremer, 77, passed away on Friday, June 3, 2016, of natural causes at his residence. Cremation has taken place, and a Celebration of Life will be held from 1:00 until 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 11, 2016, at the Havre Eagles Club. Private family graveside services will be held at a later date. Skip's family has requested that...

Jun 2, 2016

Freddie Bryant, 75, passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2016, of natural causes at his residence. Cremation has taken place, and no local services are planned.

May 29, 2016

Andrew Small Jr., 50 of Rocky Boy passed away Sunday, May 29 surrounded by family.

Jr was born on September 12, 1965 in Havre, MT to the late Andrew Small Sr. and Dorothy Sunchild-Small. Jr always had a smile on his face and liked to joke around. Jr was best known for his love for the Rocky...

May 26, 2016

Vicky Lynne (Boles) Thomas, 55, passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2016 at her residence following a long illness.

Vicky was born on February 19, 1961, in Midwest City, OK to Robah Eldred and Lynne (Davidson) Boles, Jr. She spent 1961 through 1968 as an Air Force brat, spending most of her time overseas in France, England,...

May 23, 2016

John "Jack" Roland Lee, 85, passed away on Monday, May 23, 2016, in Minnesota of natural causes.

Jack was for on March 21, 1931, in Plentywood, Montana, to John and Lilian (Rudi) Lee. He was raised in Plentywood, graduating from Plentywood High School in 1949. Having worked various jobs for the railroad during his school years, it...

May 21, 2016

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May 20, 2016

Lester A. Osborne, 62, passed away of cancer complications on Friday, May 20, 2016, at Benefis Medical Center in Great Falls.

Les was born on August 21, 1954, in Shelby, Montana to Alvin and Vieanna (Fredrickson) Osborne, the second of two sons. He attended Bitterroot Grade School, Shelby Junior High, and Shelby and Chester High Schools. Following...

May 19, 2016

Fred E. Bacon, whose Native American name is Kind Hearted Thunderbird Child (Kah-K Se What Sit Pi ye so ah wah sis), 24, passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2016, in Rocky Boy due to smoke inhalation. Wake services will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 21, 2016, at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, and will continue until 3:00...

May 14, 2016

Leland "Fat" Slonaker, 98, of Havre, passed away due to natural causes on Saturday, May14, 2016, at Northern Montana Hospital. Cremation has taken place, and a Celebration of Life Memorial will be held for this wonderful, caring man at 11:00 a.m. on June 24, 2016, at the Eagles Club in Havre. Because of his love of all sports, Leland...

May 2, 2016

Joseph P. Stiffarm, Jr., 54, passed away on Monday, May 2, 2016, at his residence of natural causes. A visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 4, 2016, at Holland & Bonine Funeral Chapel. Wake services will begin at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 5, 2016, with Rosary Services at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday,...