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Kenneth Clifford Christofferson Ken was born to Carl Christofferson and Marguerite Tyler in Fort Benton, Montana on February 12th, 1940. He was raised on the family homestead farm in Big Sandy where from a young age he acquired a passion for agriculture. Ken passed away peacefully in his home in Missoula at the age of 83 from natural causes. In the summer of 1962 Ken met Leslie Schulte of Glendive in Great Falls on Broadwater Bay and on December 13th of that same year they married at Our Lady... Full story
Duane A. Cooke passed away peacefully January 10th at Benefis Hospital in Great Falls after a very brief illness. He was born in Havre, February 21, 1944 to Dudley and Clara (Ulman) Cooke. He graduated from Big Sandy High School in 1962. Duane then spent all of his life in the family farm except for a few years working in Seattle. Duane enjoyed collecting all kinds of old cars, trucks, and tractors. He raised Arabian horses and various breeds of cattle. Organic farming became his passion until... Full story
Larry A. Jappe passed away Saturday, December 16th at his home in Yuma, AZ, at age 85. Larry retired from Triangle Telephone. He leaves behind his wife, Marj; sons, Marty (Carol), Mitch, and Craig (Dawnn), and daughter, Shelly Jappe; as well as three granddaughters, Lindsey Siebrasse, Brooke (Houston) and Morgan Jappe. Services to be held at a later date.... Full story
Sharon Kae LaBuda passed away December 26, 2023, in Lacey, Washington. She was born June 30, 1951, to Mike and Evelin (Ophus) LaBuda in Big Sandy, Montana, where she lived until 1969. She also resided in Havre, Montana (1970-1986), and Olympia, Washington (1987-2023). Sharon attended and graduated high school in the Big Sandy Public School District. She earned a B.S. in Secondary Education from Northern Montana College in Havre (1974), followed by an M.Ed. in Career Guidance and Counseling... Full story
It is with deep sadness and regret we announce the death of Brad Halter. Brad Halter, 53, passed away January 4, 2024 in Great Falls, Montana. He graduated from Big Sandy High School in 1989. He received his Associate Degree in Electronics from May Technical College in Billings. Shortly after, he started working for Evercom Systems, Inc. where he installed and did maintenance on telephone systems in jails and prisons throughout Montana and Wyoming. He was awarded the "best in the business... Full story
Joy "Sug" Kathleen Hokanson joined her husband of 55 years in heaven on December 31, 2023, arriving in time for them to celebrate the New Year the way they always had, dancing the night away. She was born on March 15, 1946, to Ernest and Bernice Peterson, living west of Big Sandy on the farm owned now by her brother, Bruce and Evelyn Peterson. She attended North Star Country School until she was 9 years old, when her dad, Ernest finished building their home in Big Sandy. Sug continued schooling... Full story
Theresa Marie Matlosz, 73, of Big Sandy, passed away on Friday, November 10, 2023. She was born on December 5, 1949, to Alfons and Clara (Kovach) Matlosz in Fort Richardson, Alaska. Theresa moved to Big Sandy and lived with Earl and Lenore Marx for 40 years. While there she became an active participant in Special Olympics on the bowling and basketball teams. She was also a member of the Church of God and would walk to the Big Sandy Activity Center. She loved drinking Coke in the red can.... Full story
Joanne Lee Gasvoda Ford, 83, went to be with the Lord on December 20, 2023 in Victor, MT with her daughter, Kim and her faithful dog, Colby, at her side. She was born on July 22, 1940 in Havre, MT to Joseph & Earnesteen Gasvoda. She grew up on the family homestead in Big Sandy, MT until the family moved to Hamilton, MT in 1952. She graduated from the Hamilton High School in 1958. Joanne is survived by her son, Barry Platt, and daughter, Kim Otten (Mike), 2 grandchildren, Amanda & Christopher,... Full story
Thelma R. Hansen, 77, of Big Sandy, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at the Big Sandy Medical Center. Cremation has taken place, and memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 1, 2023, at Christ Lutheran Church with Pastor Rich Jespersen officiating. A private family graveside service will be held at a later date. Thelma's family has suggested memorial donations be made in her memory to the Big Sandy Medical Center, Dedman Foundation, or the charity of the... Full story
Luanne was born March 20, 1954. The only daughter of Louis and Ann Beeler in Havre, MT. She was raised on the family farm near Big Sandy, MT with her three older brothers Gary, Ron, and Wayne. She graduated from Big Sandy High School and went on to graduate from Billings Business College with an associate degree in accounting. Luanne always liked working with numbers and was never satisfied until she got the checkbook to balance to the penny. Luanne met her future husband at a youth conference... Full story
Karen Lee Jensen, 79, passed away Thursday, November 9, 2023, at the Big Sandy Medical Center of natural causes. There will be public viewing held on Nov 16, 2023 at Benton Funeral Home from 2 pm-6 pm. Her funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, November 17, 2023, at the Community Bible Church in Fort Benton. Her burial will follow at the Riverside Cemetery. There will be a gathering at the Community Bible Rec Center following burial to share memories and have refreshments. Please visit... Full story
Ronald Ralph Christensen, 78, of Big Sandy, passed away surrounded by his brother and very close friends at Peace Hospice in Great Falls on November 7, 2023. He is survived by his twin brother, Donald of Big Sandy and John Christensen of Billings, He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Martha Christensen, and brother, Peter Christensen. Ronald was born in Roundup, Montana. When Ronald was 7 years old, some people thought he was deaf because he hadn't talked so he was admitted to... Full story
Thelma R. Hansen, 77, of Big Sandy, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at the Big Sandy Medical Center. Cremation has taken place, and memorial services will be held at a later date. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with services and arrangements. Please visit Thelma’s online memorial page to send a card or leave a message of condolence for her family at www.hollandbonine.com....
Bruce Joseph Robertson, 67, of Bozeman, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, October 21, 2023. He took his last breath as the sun was setting at 6:13pm, the sky filled with beautiful colors painting the clouds with purples, blues, and oranges in the sky as he departed from his life here on earth. He was a fun-loving buddy up to the end, always smiling, and keeping a positive spin on his life. He was a fiercely loyal man, and passionate about seeing his close friends and... Full story
Long-time Lewistown resident Joanne Marie (Main) Jenkins peacefully passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023, of natural causes. Joanne, 84, was born October 3, 1939, in Harlem, Montana, to John Main and Agnes Marie Packer. She spent her growing up years in Havre where she attended St. Jude's Catholic School. In 1956 Joanne moved to Big Sandy, and it was there she met the love of her life, Jerry Jenkins. They were married in 1957 and remained so for 61 years, until Jerry passed away in 2018.... Full story
Dora Frieda Mahood, 94, passed away on October 10, 2023. She was born on September 22, 1929 to Anna Dallman Goecks Knutson and Walter Fredrich Goecks. The family moved to Grandpa Goecks farm out at Kennilworth during the Depression, but moved back to Big Sandy when Dora started school. Her father died in an accident working on the Loma bridge in 1936. Her mother remarried Melford Knutson in 1938. Growing up, Dora enjoyed school. Music was her favorite and she was the drum majorette for band as well as taught twirling. She worked at Northern... Full story
Nancy J. Reichelt was born in Havre, MT on May 28, 1946. She was the first-born child of Gene Reichelt and Frances Henderson. They lived in Big Sandy throughout her childhood, attending elementary school and graduating from Big Sandy High School in 1964. On October 24, 1964, she married Donald Gasvoda, and to this union, 4 boys were added, Mark, Brian, Dana, and Brandon. In 1966, the Page Lanning place, southeast of Big Sandy, was purchased where they raised the 4 boys and continued farming and... Full story
Mica Shawn Griffith, age 47, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, September 28, 2023, at Reid Hospital. He was born in Richmond, Indiana on July 4, 1976, to John William "Butch" Griffith and Aileen Pierson. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Leah Griffith; children Amiya Griffith and Mica "MJ" Griffith Jr.; father John "Butch" Griffith; mother Aileen Pierson; sister Genea (Richard) Carden; brother Travis (Tina) Griffith; his Montana family; several nieces and nephews; so many other... Full story
Louis Virgil Beirwagen passed away on Wednesday September 13, 2023 at the Big Sandy Medical Center in Big Sandy, Montana. In the words of a long-time friend, "The harvest is done. The grain bins are full. It's time to rest." Louis was born April 6, 1927, on the family homestead farm in the Loma, Montana, area, and lived his entire life there. He is preceded in death by his parents Margaretha and Ludwig Beirwagen and his siblings Art, Virgil, and Alice. He is survived by his wife June; his... Full story
E. Ramona "Monie" Brownson, 93, passed away due to natural causes at the Big Sandy Medical Center on Friday, July 14, 2023. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 20, 2023, at St. Margaret Mary's Catholic Church. Burial will follow in the Big Sandy Cemetery. Monie's family has suggested memorial donations be made in her memory to the Big Sandy Medical Center, Alzheimer's Foundation, or the Montana Chapter of the American Cancer Society. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has be... Full story
A Burial Service for Betty Lou Irene Lawrence Morris will be held Saturday, July 29, at 1:00 pm at the Big Sandy Cemetery. A lunch will be held after the burial at Christ Lutheran Church. The video from Betty’s Celebration of Life which was held on May 27 in Rosalia, Washington, will be shown during the lunch. Betty’s family would enjoy visiting with any old friends who knew her. Betty moved to Big Sandy in 1947 when her parents, Lou and Doris Lawrence, purchased the Big Sandy Mountaineer. She graduated from Big Sandy High School in 1949. After... Full story
Jarold Ernest Schmidt, 83, passed peacefully at Benefis Peace Hospice, in Great Falls, Montana, on November 10, 2022. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, July 14, 2023 at Big Equipment Co. in Havre, MT. Arrangements have been entrusted to Wilderness Funeral Homes....
Thomas "David" DesRosier, 81, passed away due to natural causes at Northern Montana Care Center in Havre, MT on Monday, June 19, 2023. In accordance with his wishes, he has been cremated. David was born on June 4, 1942, in Browning, MT to Stuart and Helen (McCourt) DesRosier, the youngest of their eight children. David lost his father at a young age. While in high school, he was the drummer in a band with three of his friends, was on a firefighting crew, and was on the football team. He also... Full story
Thomas "David" DesRosier, 81, passed away due to natural causes at Northern Montana Care Center in Havre, MT on Monday, June 19, 2023. In accordance with his wishes, he has been cremated, and his funeral services will be held at a later date in Big Sandy, MT. David was born on June 4, 1942, in Browning, MT to Stuart and Helen (McCourt) DesRosier, the youngest of their eight children. David lost his father at a very young age. While in high school, he was the drummer in a band with three of his... Full story
Lindy Harold Ray, 94, joined his beloved wife in heaven June 12, 2023 - on his youngest daughter’s birthday. He was born July 9, 1928 to Oscar (Doc) and Verla Flynn Ray. He was the 12th child in a blended family. Lindy attended country school for 4 years then went to school in Big Sandy graduating in 1948. He excelled in all athletics. He was chosen to play in the East-West Shrine football game the year he graduated-the first from Big Sandy to be chosen. In 1951he married Ilene Bobbe, a local school teacher. In January of 1952 he was drafted i... Full story
