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Patrick D. Welty peacefully went Home on August 2, 2018. His loving wife, Wilma, was by his side; daughter, Val, had spent a pleasant afternoon the day before; and all children, Pam, Val, Brian, and Mark, spent several precious days with him the previous week. Pat was born on March 17, 1934, in Havre, MT, to Ben and Loetta Welty. He graduated from Big Sandy High School in 1952 and went to work for Harvey Keller Sr. at the O'Neal ranch until he joined the US Army in 1953. After Basic training he... Full story
Heaven has gained one of Montana's last, best, cowboys: Jerry Louis Jenkins. Born on July 17, 1936, Jerry passed away on July 31, 2018, in Lewistown. Born in Great Falls to Harold Herbert and Louise Augusta (Lanning) Jenkins of Big Sandy, Jerry, lost his father when he was just two years old. As a child, he spent many hours working at Dick's Dairy in Big Sandy, which was owned and operated by his mom and step-dad, Richard Bush. Jerry spent his high school years living with and helping his... Full story
Patrick Donald Welty 84, passed away in Big Sandy on Thursday, August 2, 2018. A Celebration of Life will be on Friday, August 17, 2018, 9:00 a.m. at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, 400 Johannes in Big Sandy. Holland and Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with services and arrangements. Please visit Patrick’s online memorial page and leave a message of condolence for his family at hollandbonine.com.... Full story
Lionell Grass, 96, passed away due to natural causes on Thursday, July 12, 2018, at Missouri River Medical Center in Fort Benton, MT. Cremation has taken place, and memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, July 20, 2018, at Benton Funeral Home Chapel. Lionell was born on May 21, 1922, in Butte, MT and was adopted by John and Bertha (Schmidt) Grass at the age of six weeks. He was raised in Box Elder, MT, attending school there. Lionell graduated from Big Sandy High School in 1940,... Full story
Polson - Winfred (Jerry) P. Halter Jr. (Dad, Grandpa & Ol'Papa) Jerry was born June 9, 1923 to Winfred and Lillian Joyce Halter in Havre, Montana at Sacred Heart Hospital. He passed peacefully at home outside of Polson on Sunday, June 3, 2018 just six days shy of his 95th birthday. He graduated from Havre High School in 1942. During the summers, of those high school years, Jerry worked for Steve Boyce on his ranch, which sparked his interest in ranching. After he graduated, he went to work for... Full story
Nina Marie Hagen was born December 19, 1932 to Esther and Thomas Lanning in Big Sandy, Montana. She passed in to the loving arms of our lord Thursday May 10, 2018 at Garden Plaza Assisted Living in Post Falls, Idaho. Nina married the love of her life Myron "Sandy" Hagen on October 31, 1959 in Eugene, Oregon. They had one daughter, Renee Hagen (Larson). Nina grew up mainly in Big Sandy and Helena, Montana, graduating from Helena High School in 1950. Nina attended Carroll College in Helena, Montan... Full story
Helen L. Kallenberger, 102, passed away due to natural causes on Wednesday, May 9, 2018, at the Care & Comfort Home. A visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 17, 2018 at Holland & Bonine Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, May 18, 2018 at First Lutheran Church in Havre. Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery. Her family has suggested memorial donations be made in Helen’s name to the Kallenberger Girls, c/o Bear Paw Credit Union or to the Hill County 4-H Foundation. Holland & Bonine F... Full story
Lewis L. Dielman, 86, passed away on Saturday, May 5, 2018, at his residence due to natural causes. Cremation has taken place, and private family memorial services will be held on the family farm at a later date. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Please visit Lewis’ online memorial page and leave a message of condolence for his family at www.hollandbonine.com.... Full story
Robert Lucke died very peacefully on April 21, 2018 after a long battle with cancer. Robby, as he wanted to be called, was born, January 10,1941 in Havre to Louis Lucke Jr., known as "Bee" and Virginia Stuart Lucke. Robby graduated from Northern Montana College in 1959 with a teaching degree. He taught English and History in Glasgow as well as coached their Speech and Debate team from 1964-1974. In 1970 he attended the Masters Program at U of Montana earning his counseling degree. In 1974 Lucke... Full story
Ray “Sam” Kassmier, Loma, passed away December 16th, 2017. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, May 5, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at the Loma Memorial Hall.... Full story
Randal "Randy" Terry, 66, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 29, 2018, after a 2 ½ year battle with cancer. Cremation has taken place, and a memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 14, 2018, at Community Bible Church in Fort Benton, with burial to follow in Riverside Cemetery. Benton Funeral Home has been entrusted with services and arrangements. Please visit Randy's online memorial page and leave a message of condolence for his family at... Full story
Joseph Russell DiSalvo, 71, of Big Sandy, Montana passed away peacefully in his sleep sometime during the night of April 6, 2018 at the start of calving season with his dogs by his side. A Memorial Service was held 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 9, 2018 in Big Sandy, MT at St. Margaret Mary's Catholic church with Father Peter Guthneck officiating. Please visit Joe's online memorial page at www.hollandbonine.com and leave a message of condolence for his family. The family requests that in lieu of... Full story
Nicole (Nikki) Louann Peterson was born on June 10, 1952 to Sophus and Hazel Peterson (Genereux). Nikki grew up loving all kinds of animals. She had a variety of pets including parakeets, rabbits, dogs and horses. In fact, she purchased her first horse without informing her mother. Her sophomore year was spent at the Shriner’Hospital in Spokane, returning for her junior and senior years at Big Sandy. She graduated in 1970. Nikki spent time working for Henry and Arlene Turk on their ranch. She then attended the College of Great Falls where she l... Full story
Marshall "Caeser" Kulbeck, 77, passed away peacefully at his home on March 11, 2018. A celebration of his life will be held at the Big Sandy Christ Lutheran Church on Saturday, March, 17 at 11 a.m. Interment will be held at a later date. He was born December 28, 1940 to Marshall and Emma Kulbeck in Havre, Montana. Caeser was baptized and confirmed at the Christ Lutheran Church in Big Sandy and remained a lifelong member. He was raised on the family farm west of Big Sandy and attended grade... Full story
Perry W. Fast, 63, passed away at his Big Sandy residence due to natural causes on Monday, February 12, 2018. Cremation has taken place, and no services will be held at this time. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Please visit Perry’s online memorial page and leave a message of condolence for his family at www.hollandbonine.com.... Full story
Nicole (Nikki) Peterson passed away February 25, 2018 at her home in Elma Washington. Memorial services will be held this summer in Big Sandy.... Full story
Angus Albert Merrill, 95 was born January 24, 1923 in Saint Maries, Idaho. He passed away February 10, 2018 of natural causes at the Havre Care Center. Angus, grew up in Bossburg, Washington and as a teenager worked in the mines. He attended Marcus High School but was unable to attend his graduation as he joined the Army on April 11, 1941. Angus was a part of the 41st Rainbow Division from Fort Lewis and was stationed at Seward Alaska when Pearl Harbor was attacked. Angus was later stationed at... Full story
Raynold W. "Ray" Maxwell, 85 of Havre passed away on Monday, January 29, 2018 at Northern Montana Hospital due to natural causes. Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at Ray's request. Memorials in Ray's name may be made to the Friends of Beaver Creek Park or the donors choice. Holland and Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Please visit Ray's online memorial page and leave a message of condolence for his family at www.hollandbonine.com. Ray was born on... Full story
Angus Merrill, 95, was born January 24, 1923 in Saint Marie’s Idaho. He passed away February 10th, 2018 of natural causes at the Havre Care Center. A full obituary will be in next week’s paper. Services are pending.... Full story
Helen Nepil passed away Friday January 26,2018. She was born on January 15, 1923 to Jacob and Emilie Sevick on the family homestead, which was located 35 miles southeast of Big Sandy, Montana. She was the youngest of six children, with 2 brothers (Laddie and Adolph) and 2 sisters (Marie and Lilly). Another sister, Emilie died of whooping cough at 2 years of age. Her parents had immigrated to Chicago from Czechoslovakia, where they owned a bakery. In 1914 they moved to Montana to become farmers.... Full story
Leo George Bitz, age 84, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 29, 2018, at the Care Center in Big Sandy, MT. He died of complications from prostate cancer. A service celebrating Leo's life will be held at 2 pm Friday, February 16, in the High School Gym, at 398 1st Avenue, Big Sandy, MT. On November 10, 1933, in Havre, MT, Leo became the first child born to the union of Mathilda and Henry Bitz of Box Elder. He joined 13 stepbrothers and stepsisters and was followed by 5 more siblings; the... Full story
On January 7, 2018 our cousin Edmund Jesse Giebel passed away, and on January 12, 2018, his older brother Ray Eugene Giebel also passed away. They did not want traditional obituaries, so we’re writing a brief rememberance for The Mountaineer record and so their many classmates and friends will know they have left us behind. Ray was a 1950 BSHS graduate, a fine musician (sax and piano), an outstanding chemist who worked for many years at the Rocky Flats facility in Colorado. He and his brother Ed were avid sportsmen. Ray and wife Carmie had f...
On February 11, 1953, Lola "June" Gibbs was born to James & Marie Gibbs in Dodge City, Kansas. Later, June and her family moved to Montana. In 1973 she met Eneas Victor Phillips, and they were married a short time later on August 4, 1973. They were married for over 41 years, until Victor's passing in April of 2015. From this marriage, they had two children, Victor & Paul. June always loved children. Most of her life was spent caring for and teaching children. In their early married years, June... Full story
Thelma "Tim" Marie (Wright) Shamley, 96, passed away December 2, 2017 in Bismarck, North Dakota. Thelma was born to Frank and Anna (Stanley) Wright November 24, 1921 in Oswego, Montana. She had three siblings, Della Ruffatto, J. Stewart Wright, and Nathalia "Dixie" O'Brien. She attended school at Prairie Elk School, and Frazer High School graduating in 1938. She then obtained a two year teaching certificate from Northern Montana College in Havre, MT. She taught school at Cow Creek, Circle, and... Full story
Ellen Marie Peek passed away on November 29, 2017 at her home in Pollock Pines, CA. She was born in Great Falls Montana on January 17, 1945 to Irene and Earl (Pop) Smith. She was raised in Big Sandy, Montana, attending the local school system, graduating in 1963. She attended Kinman Business College in Spokane, Washington before moving to Oakland, California in 1964. It was there she met George Desjardins, whom she married in 1967. Their daughter, Chelleste Desjardins, was born in 1971 joining... Full story
