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Crossings is a novel written by Alex Landragin. It is a novel with mystery, romance, adventure, and science fiction qualities. It has three short stories interconnected with a similar theme: people searching for a long-lost love. The first story is about Charles Baudelaire, a famous poet who lives in Paris, who goes on a journey with some friends to Belgium. He has an accident in which he is nursed back to health by a mysterious woman who claims to be his former lover in a different body. He is...
Arlene F. Fisher Ophus, 82, passed away at Northern Montana Hospital on Nov. 17, 2021, after seeing all her children earlier that day. She was born to Frank and Ethel Fisher in Fort Benton. Arlene attended school at Lone Tree School and Big Sandy High School and married Lester R. Ophus on October 10, 1955. Together they had seven children. Arlene took great pride in her yard and her garden but most of all her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Her finest memories were adventures...
Scott Ellingson 1957-2021 Scott K. Ellingson of Beaverton, Oregon, passed away suddenly October 4, 2021. He entered this world on May 1, 1957, in Havre, Montana. He lived his early ears in Big Sandy Montana where his parents were teachers, and his dad also coached football. At an early age Scott learned he could climb on a chair and unlatch the hook on top of the door that was put there to contain hi. He would then walk through town and cross a highway to go help his dad coach the high school six-man football team. He was four years old. It...
Clay D. Rice, 64, of Scottsboro, AL passed away onWednesday, October 13, 2021 following a brief illness. Clay was born in Havre, MT on January 30,1957. Clay was 1of 6 children, raised on his parents' farm in Big Sandy, Mt. From an early age, Clay was taught the value of hard work, family commitment and community service. Clay is a retired truck driver with over 20 years' experience. His career took him to every state in the union and allowed him to make friends of every background--he loved...
Beverly Lorraine Grass, 92, passed away due to natural causes at Peace Hospice in Great Falls, MT on Thursday, September 23, 2021. Cremation has taken place and a celebration of her life will be held when all of her family are able to gather together. Beverly was born on February 11, 1929, to Earl Wendell (Shang) and Mary Howser Winter in Havre, MT. Beverly grew up in Kremlin, MT attending elementary school and high school there, graduating in 1947. Beverly met Lionell Grass and they were...
Beverly L. Grass, 92, passed away due to natural causes on Thursday, September 23, 2021, at Peace Hospice in Great Falls. Cremation has taken place, and a celebration of Beverly’s life will be held when her family is able to gather. Benton Funeral Home has been entrusted with services and arrangements. Please visit Beverly’s online memorial page and leave a message of condolence for her family at www.bentonfh.com....
Robert “Bob” Heppner, 83, passed away due to natural causes on Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at the Big Sandy Medical Center. Cremation has taken place, and a celebration of Bob’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, September 27, 2021, at Holland & Bonine Funeral Chapel with Cody Solomon officiating. Bob’s family has suggested memorial donations be made in his memory to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s research, the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, or the charity of the donor’s choice. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has be...
Linda J. Dumas, 78, passed away at Big Sandy Medical Center on Sunday, September 19, 2021. Cremation has taken place, and memorial services will be held at a later date. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Please visit Linda’s online memorial page and leave a message of condolence for her family at www.hollandbonine.com....
Lawrence Byron Green, 92, passed away peacefully of natural causes at the family ranch on August 26, 2021. Cremation has taken place and a service is not scheduled at this time. Holland and Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. He was born January 30,1929, in Havre, Montana, the oldest son of Lawrence John and Sevrie Williamson Green. Lawrence attended schools in Havre and graduated with the class of 1947. He later went on to earn his teaching degree from Northern Montana Col...
Janis Reichelt-Kaiser, a retired small business owner and life-long resident of Big Sandy, MT, died of natural causes on July 10, 2021, at the age of 83. Janis is survived by her son, Mark (Connie); granddaughters, Madison and Sophia; stepchildren, Monte (Dede) Reichelt, Denora (Keith) Johnson, Jeff (Jeanie) Kaiser, and Kelly (Gary) Clark; daughter-in-law, Grace Butler; step-grandchildren, CJ, Logan, Kayla, Kim, Christopher, Cody, Jake, and Logan; brother, Bob (Pat) Kaste; sister, Patty (Jack)...
Jane Marie Schwartz, 78, of Billings, MT passed away on July 28, 2021, surrounded by her family. Jane was born to Harley Hurd and Bernita Burns in Fort Benton, MT on August 11, 1942. She grew up in Big Sandy, MT and graduated from Chester High School, (although she proudly claimed to be a graduate of Big Sandy High School!). On December 20, 1958, Jane married Robert David Schwartz, Jr. Together they had two children, Clay, 62, and Brenda, 58. She and Bob divorced in 1981. Jane and her family...
Grandmother, longtime nurse and lover of all animals, Lynda Edwards, 74, of Pablo, Montana, died on July 29, 2021, in the Ronan Hospital where she suffered a massive stroke after being admitted to the hospital with a breakthrough case of COVID-19. Born on Dec. 16, 1946, in Harve, Montana, to Bob and Esther (French) Cornett, Lynda graduated from Big Sandy High School in 1965. She maintained a strong friendship with many of her classmates throughout the years and enjoyed making the pilgrimage to h...
Larry Curtis Reichelt died July 4 in Missoula, MT. He was born and raised in Big Sandy where his parents, George and Annie Reichelt, farmed. They raised 5 children: Georgianna, deceased; Dennis, deceased; Donna, deceased; Larry; and Gary of Hayden, ID. Larry served 4 years in the US Navy on board the USS Los Angeles, plus served 12 years in the Naval Reserve. While in the navy, Larry met and married Evelyn Newton, his wife of 26 years, before her death in 1985 at the age of 44. They had 4 childr...
Darlene Monson, 90, passed away July 3, 2021, at Peace Hospice in Great Falls, MT. Memorial and burial services will be held at a time to be determined by her family. Darlene was born May 31, 1931, in Eureka, MT to Gertrude and George Handford. She moved to Great Falls with her mother and brothers following the death of her father. In 1935, Darlene moved with her family to Big Sandy following the marriage of her mother to Louis Reichelt. She graduated from Big Sandy High School in 1949. Darlene...
Clyde was born in Havre, Montana. He was raised on a farm outside of Big Sandy, MT, and graduated from Big Sandy High school. He worked in sales in the building supply industry in California for 32 years, a friend to countless loyal customers and coworkers. Married in July of 1984 to his wife Shannon (Craig) Pegar, who survives him at home in Sacramento, CA. In addition, he is survived by his sons Victor Pegar and Alex Pegar, daughter Caitlin Pegar, goddaughter Yvette Nameth, sister Victoria Nameth (the late Tom), and brothers Rick Pegar (the...
Clyde George Webster - September 10, 1933 - July 2, 2021 Clyde's funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 10, 2021, at the Jerry Martin Memorial Fire Hall in Big Sandy, MT. Viewing begins at 10:00 a.m. Clyde, or as he was known around the country, "Web," passed away in the early morning hours of July 2, 2021, with family by his side as Wichita Lineman played softly, and the lights blinked twice. Web was born September 10, 1933, in Dillon, MT. Early in his life he moved to Havre,...
Ruby was born on August 7th, 1923, in Landa, North Dakota to Bertina and John Foss. She was the youngest of eight children. Not yet in school, Ruby moved with her family to Frontier, Saskatchewan, Canada, where they lived for the next 13 years. Ruby has vivid memories of her time in Canada, struggling through the great depression, surrounded by family and friends that made sure there was always plenty of food and fun. With the death of her father, and rumors of war, the family moved back to the...
Patricia Kay Hannum 69, of Big Sandy, passed away due to natural causes with friends and family by her side, on June 3, 2021, at the Big Sandy Medical Center. Cremation has taken place, and a Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Friday, June 18, 2021, at the Paul Williams Memorial Park. Please bring lawn chairs if you are able. Holland & Bonine has been entrusted with services and arrangements. Please visit Patti's online memorial page and leave a message of condolence for her...
Elizabeth Mary Martin, 83, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2021. Elizabeth was born on December 20, 1937 in Crieff Scotland to James and Isabela Methven, the second of three daughters. At age 29, she left Scotland with her friend Helen to work as a Registered Nurse in Big Sandy, Montana. In 1967, she married Jerry Martin and was blessed with three children, twins, Kenneth and Shona, and Shelley two years later. In her years in Big Sandy, Elizabeth worked as a registered nurse at Big Sandy...
Mary Elizabeth (Butler) Rowe passed from this life to reunite with her loved ones on Sunday, May 30, 2021. She was residing with her daughter Debra in La Crosse, Wisconsin at the time of her passing. Mary Beth was born in Big Sandy, Montana to Ira and Emma (Olson) Butler on October 6, 1929. While Mary was still in high school, she met her future husband, George Rowe. They married, with Mary finishing high school in Big Sandy and George deploying to the South pacific with the Navy. Upon George's...
Elizabeth Mary Martin, 83, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2021. Elizabeth was born on December 20, 1937 in Crieff Scotland to James and Isabela Methven, the second of three daughters. At age 29, she left Scotland with her friend Helen to work as a Registered Nurse in Big Sandy, Montana. In 1967, she married Jerry Martin and was blessed with three children, twins, Kenneth and Shona, and Shelley two years later. In her years in Big Sandy, Elizabeth worked as a registered nurse at Big Sandy...
Lucile Fay (Secora) Courtnage, 92, of Big Sandy, passed away of complications of Parkinson's on June 4, 2021. Lucy was born in Circle, MT on June 21, 1928, to John and Gunda (Kleppe) Secora. The family then moved to Big Sandy where she received her education. She was crowned Prom Queen the year she graduated from Big Sandy High School in 1946. After high school, she worked at Smith's Meats and Groceries. In 1953, Lucy enlisted in the US Navy and after her honorable medical discharge, she began w...
Marvin and Juanita were partners in life and passed away within months of one another. Juanita Edith (Stearns) Works passed away on April 9, 2020 after a brief illness while fighting a long brave battle against dementia. She was born March 25, 1929, in Dayton, Washington to Everett and Nettie Stearns. She graduated from Dayton High School, graduated from Willamette College in Oregon with a degree in Home Economics. Her mother insisted she needed a teaching degree so she and her sister Mary share...
Vicki Lee (Vasecka) Kulbeck, 65, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, died unexpectedly due to complications of cancer on Tuesday, May 25, 2021. Vicki was born January 7, 1956, in Cooperstown, North Dakota, to Air Force Sgt. Edward and Janis (Munsterman) Vasecka. She lived in South Dakota, Spain, Oregon, and Montana. The family was stationed in Havre in 1964, and Vicki graduated from Havre High School in 1975. After high school, she attended Northern Montana College, receiving her...
Thomas William Bernhardt passed away unexpectedly in St. Cloud, Minnesota on May 13th, 2021 due to a bicycle accident. He was born in Racine, Wisconsin on February 9th, 1964 and called many places home. Tom, affectionately known by his family as Dude, was raised in Racine, Wisconsin. He graduated from St. Catherine's High School in 1982. He pursued his Associates of Science Degree in Dairy Herd Management from the University of Minnesota- Waseca, graduating in 1984. After college, Tom spent...
