Obituaries

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...

Aug 26, 2025

Ted Demontiney was born on November 5, 1965, to John Demontiney and Bonita

"Bonnie" Helgeson in Toppenish, Washington. He was raised with love and guidance by

Doug Olney and Bonnie. Ted spent his early years in Wapato, Washington, where he

attended elementary school, joined the boxing club, and played football.

In...

Aug 23, 2025

Ona Lee Denny, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on August 23, 2025, at the age of 65. She was born on July 2, 1960, in Havre, Montana, and grew up on the Rocky Boy's Indian Reservation.

Ona attended schools both on the Reservation and in Havre, graduating from Havre High School in 1978. She...

Aug 22, 2025

Sharon L. Schmockel, 66, passed away due to natural causes at Northern Montana Hospital on Friday, August 22, 2025.  Services are pending with Holland & Bonine Funeral Home.

Sharon was born on January 11, 1959, in Havre to Richard and Teresa (Small) Schmockel.  She was raised in Havre, attending school there.  Following her school years, Sharon married...

Aug 22, 2025

Kane P. Small, 40, passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025.  Wake services will begin at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 24, 2025, and will continue until his funeral service, which will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, all at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church.  Burial will follow in the Four Souls Demontiney Family Cemetery.  Holland &...

Aug 18, 2025

Norma L. Wagner, 81, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025.  Cremation has taken place, and a funeral Mass will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 28th, 2025, at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church with Monsignor Daniel Wathen officiating.  Norma's family has suggested memorial donations be made in her memory to St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church, St....

Aug 15, 2025

Orville G. "Swede" Welsh, 99, passed away due to natural causes at Sweet Memorial Nursing Home on Friday, August 15, 2025.  A visitation will be held from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at Holland & Bonine Funeral Chapel with Swede's graveside service taking place at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, in Highland Cemetery.  ...