May 12, 2026

Pat West, 80, died Tuesday, May 12, at the local long term care unit.  She was born Patricia Bessette on August 24, 1945, to Wilfrid and Maxyne (Harris) Bessette.  Pat was the youngest in the family, joining two older sisters on the family ranch outside of Loma near the Marias River.  She grew up attempting to avoid...

May 2, 2026

Roger Lee Casteel (1941-2026) passed away peacefully on May 2, 2026, taking with him a lifetime of stories and generous spirit.  He lived in Fort Benton, Montana for 49 years.

Roger was born on December 12, 1941, in Havre, Montana.  He lived in Chinook, Montana during his younger years and graduated from Chinook High School.  He joined...

Apr 4, 2026

Marvin John Brodock, 76, passed away of natural causes on Saturday, April 4, 2026.

Marvin was born and raised in Pleasant Valley, where he attended country school through the eighth grade. He went on to attend high school in Fort Benton, graduating in 1967. Following graduation, Marvin attended Northern Montana College for three years before pursuing his...

Mar 16, 2026

Helen Elizabeth "Betty" Breiter Sandvig

Helen Elizabeth "Betty" Breiter Sandvig was born on June 4, 1930, in Fort Benton, Montana, to Estella Miley Breiter and William Emil Breiter. She was raised on the Miley Homestead ten miles east of Fort Benton, where she grew up surrounded by family, hard work, and the beauty of Montana's prairie. Betty...

Mar 14, 2026

Stanley Allen Hankins, 69, passed away at his home in Fort Benton on March 14, 2026.  A graveside service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, April 18, 2026, at the Riverside Cemetery in Fort Benton, Montana.

Stanley was born on June 4, 1956, to Joseph Eugene and Betty Alice (Velk) Hankins. He was the fifth of six children,...

Mar 13, 2026

A Life Well Lived

On January 10, 1948, John Raymond Olson came into the world. John Olson was born to Kermit H. Olson and Irene Reicks Olson and was welcomed home by his two brothers and two sisters.

John Olson was raised in the Teton River Valley and graduated from FBHS (Fort Benton High School)....

Mar 8, 2026

Cameron C. Button, Jr. passed away on March 8, 2026. Cameron was born in Eugene, Oregon on February 25, 1952, to Rosa and Cameron Button, Sr. He was premature at birth and weighed less than three pounds. Cameron eventually thrived, which is a testament to the same strong will that he exhibited throughout his life.

An energetic...

Feb 15, 2026

Ralph Seibel, 95, of Fort Benton, Montana, passed away on February 15, 2026.

Ralph was born October 29, 1930, in Harvey, North Dakota, to Samuel and Mary Seibel. He was the fourth of six siblings. He grew up on the family farm, learning the hard work of milking cows, raising pigs, and farming...

Feb 11, 2026

Eric J. Shoop, 59, passed away due to natural causes at his residence on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.  Cremation has taken place, and in accordance with his wishes, no services will be held.  Benton Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

Feb 11, 2026

Freida Blyth Muir passed away February 11, 2026, unexpectedly from natural causes.

Freida Muir was born on August 9, 1947, to Fred and Iza (Todd) Blyth in Fort Benton, Montana.  She attended school in Geraldine, graduating from Geraldine High School in 1966.  Following high school, she furthered her education at Montana State University in Bozeman earning a...

Jan 23, 2026

Kenneth Hans Engellant April 7, 1940 – January 23, 2026 Kenneth "Ken" Engellant was born and raised in Geraldine, Montana, to Arnold Engellant and Madyln O'Hara. He graduated from Geraldine High School in 1958 and went on to attend Carroll College, earning a degree in psychology in 1962. Following college, Ken joined the Peace Corps, serving from 1963 to...

Jan 11, 2026

THE LAST VIEW from the BRIDGE

MUNCIE ELIZABETH MORGER OBITUARY

Mary Elizabeth Kacso was born on September 9th, 1929, in Detroit, Michigan. She was the oldest daughter of Mary Elizabeth Weinrauch Kacso, and Gideon Louis Kacso. Her parents moved to Melvindale, Michigan when she was 3 months old. She attended Dasher...

Dec 26, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Francine Mae Anderson, a cherished mother, grandmother, sister and friend, who departed this life on Friday, December 26, 2025, at the age of 80.

Born on January 22, 1945, in Helena, Montana, Francine was a beacon of love and kindness, impacting all who knew her throughout...

Dec 10, 2025

Obituary for Orville H. McKinlay

Orville H. McKinlay of Carter, Montana, passed peacefully at home  with family on December 10, 2025, leaving behind a legacy rooted in family and the land he loved.

Born March 15, 1938, to Dorothy and Lloyd McKinlay. Orville was raised on the family homestead ranch in Carter. Orville grew up...

Oct 28, 2025

Kathryn Postill Woodburn, 93, of Geraldine, Montana, passed away October 28, 2025, at the Missouri River Medical Center in Fort Benton.

Kathryn was born on December 30, 1931 in Great Falls, Montana to Isaac and Caroline Cruikshank Postill. The happy family of seven lived in the sturdy log cabin built by Issac on his homestead in the...

Oct 21, 2025

Sharlin Mae Arnst September 27, 1938 – October 21, 2025

Sharlin Mae Arnst, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and devoted follower of Christ, passed peacefully surrounded by family and love on October 21, 2025. Born in Conrad, Montana, on September 27, 1938, to Duane and Lizzie Bruner, Sharlin was the eldest of nine siblings and a guiding...

Oct 20, 2025

Evelyn Kay Chenoweth, 82, passed away at the Missouri River Medical Center on Monday, October 20, 2025. Her memorial service will be 11 a.m. Monday, October 27, 2025, at the Benton Funeral Chapel with Pastor Kitt Miller officiating. Burial will follow at the Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Kay's honor may be made to the Loma Volunteer Fire Department...

Sep 17, 2025

Ann Harstad Pasha October 25, 1951 – September 17, 2025

Ann Harstad Pasha, 73, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at her home in Fort Benton, Montana, with her husband by her side. Ann was born on October 25, 1951, in Bozeman, Montana, to Adolph (Duff) and Isabelle (Jeffers) Harstad. After her...

Sep 15, 2025

Leslye Elaine Reimer, 74, passed away Monday, September 15, 2025, at the Missouri River Medical Center in Fort Benton, Montana. Cremation has taken place, and her service will be held in the spring/summer of 2026. Memorial contributions in Leslye's honor may be made to St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Fort Benton. Please visit Leslye's online memorial page at www.bentonfh.com...

Aug 18, 2025

Russel Harley Darlington, 70, passed away Monday, August 18, 2025, at the Benefis Missouri River Medical Center in Fort Benton, after battling pancreatic cancer. Cremation has taken place, and a Celebration of Russel's life will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, August 30, 2025, at the Big Sandy High School Auditorium with Pastor John Mordon officiating. A gathering of friends...