Aug 28, 2026

Susan Franchelle Vielleux was born on January 27, 1946, to George and Bessie (Black) Vielleux. She passed away on Friday, August 28, 2026. Sue graduated from Fort Benton High School in 1964, and married her childhood sweetheart, Dale Nottingham. Together they attended college at MT State in Bozeman. They spent college summers working in Alaska, then moved to Anchorage following...

Aug 26, 2026

Ethan Edward James Dunn

Ethan Edward James Dunn, 33, passed away peacefully at his home in Geraldine, Montana, on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.

Ethan was born April 29, 1993, in Round Rock, Texas, the much-loved “miracle baby” of Darrell and Dana “Patti” (Slaughter) Dunn. He spent his early years in Florence, Texas before moving with his family to Geraldine in 2009. It...

Aug 20, 2026

Fort Benton - Judy Marlene Bosse Ferguson, a.k.a. “Judy”, our beloved Mother and Grandmother passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 20, 2026, in her home surrounded by her family.

Judy was born on July 6, 1944 (she was a firecracker and should have been born on July 4th) in Britton, South Dakota to William and Martha Bosse. Judy was the second...

Jul 23, 2026

Soft-hearted and stubborn, Eula K. Patton, 91, of Floweree, Montana died peacefully at Peace Hospice in Great Falls, Montana on July 23, 2026. Her son Jack was at her side and she was surrounded by the loving thoughts of her other family members.

Eula Kathryn was born at home in Tina, Missouri on November 3, 1934, the third child of (Charles)...

Jul 20, 2026

Douglas Scott Johnson, 71, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2026, due to natural causes at Missouri River Nursing Home, with his brother by his side. Cremation has taken place, and memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Benton Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Riverside Cemetery. Doug’s family has suggested memorial...

Jul 19, 2026

Virginia Ragland Carver ("Ginger")

Virginia Ragland Ulrich Carver, affectionately known as "Ginger," went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, surrounded by her loving family on July 19, 2026. She was 87 years old.

Ginger was born on March 12, 1939, in Fort Benton, Montana, to Sam Benton Ragland and Madeline Fultz Ragland. She attended Fort Benton schools, where she...

Jul 5, 2026

Caden Jeffrey Jenkins, a radiant spirit and beloved son, grandson, brother, uncle, cousin, friend, and devoted member of the Havre and Dillon communities, passed away on July 5, 2026, as a result of an automobile accident in Beaverhead County. Although his time on earth was far too short, the impact he made on the lives of those who knew and...

Jun 25, 2026

Elvin Lloyd Roberts, 89, passed away in Fort Benton, Montana at his residence at the Front Range Assisted Living. Per his request cremation has taken place and a celebration of life service will be held at a later time.

Elvin was born August 29, 1936, in Holly, Colorado to Floyd and Calista (Orton) Roberts. He was raised and educated in Karval,...

Jun 22, 2026

David Michael Babcock, 63, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2026, at his daughter’s residence in Fort Benton, Montana. David was born on February 7, 1963, in Saginaw, Michigan. He was raised by his parents, George and Michele (Landers) Babcock, and attended school in Perry, Michigan. Following his high school graduation, David proudly answered the call to serve his country,...

Jun 7, 2026

Sheronne Jerrel Obituary

Sheronne "Sherri" (Benda) Jerrel, 81, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2026, in Great Falls, Montana.

Born on June 30, 1944, in Whitefish, Montana, Sheronne was raised in West Glacier, where she grew up surrounded by the beauty of Glacier National Park. Her father worked in maintenance for the National Park Service, and the mountains, rivers, and forests of...

2026

Jonathan was a beloved son to Tiffany Regimbal and Paul Regimbal, a brother to Jackson, Ethan, and sister Nataleigh (Natalie). He was also blessed with three half-siblings, Christina, Cynthia, and Jerry.

Jonathan touched the lives of so many people and was surrounded by friends who loved him deeply, cared for him, and stood by his side through life’s ups and downs....

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.