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Miriam E Bramlette

Miriam E Bramlette

Mar 23, 2021

Miriam Elizabeth Doles Bramlette went to be with the Lord on March 23, 2021 due to natural causes.

Miriam was born March 30, 1939 in Havre, Montana to Emmett and Clara Mae (Vielleux) Doles.  She was the second of four children and grew up in Austin, Texas.  She graduated from McCullam High School in 1957 and attended...

Stanley Stewart Smith

Stanley Stewart Smith

Mar 22, 2021

On the morning of March 22nd, Stan Smith peacefully passed away from natural causes in his hometown of Fort Benton, Montana.  He was 93 years old. A Celebration of Life will be held June19 @ 3pm in the Geraldine High School Gymnasium, reception following.

Stan was born in Fort Benton on August 8th, 1927.  He was the...

Marion Irene Heydon

Marion Irene Heydon

Mar 12, 2021

Marion "Toots" Hogoboom Price Heydon left for her vacation in Heaven on March 12, 2021 at Benefis Hospital.  "Toots" was born on March 3, 1935 to Gwen and Dudley Hogoboom in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  In 1946 the Hogobooms moved to Lakota, North Dakota.  "Toots" graduated from Lakota High School in 1953 where she immediately started as a life guard and...

Mary Jane Scott

Mary Jane Scott

Feb 28, 2021

Mary Scott passed away of natural causes on February 28, 2021 in Fort Benton, Montana. A Celebration of Life will be held at 12:30 p.m., Saturday, March 13, 2021 at the Benton Funeral Home with Pastor Marcia Muir officiating.  Burial to follow at Riverside Cemetery. Memorial donations in Mary's honor may be made to the Fort Benton United Methodist...

Gary Allen Geyer

Gary Allen Geyer

Feb 6, 2021

Gary Allen Geyer, 80, passed away on February 6, 2021 due to natural causes.

Gary was born on July 11, 1940 in Havre, Montana to Delvene (Corky) Courtnage Geyer and Ernest Geyer.  He lived his entire life in big Sandy, Montana.  His love for the land and for farming began at a young age.  Gary started farming...

Anella Marie Clark Martin

Anella Marie Clark Martin

Feb 4, 2021

Anella Marie Clark Martin, 89, passed away Thursday, February 4, 2021 of natural causes at Peace Hospice in Great Falls, Montana. Her rosary service will be held at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, February 11 th and her Funeral Mass at 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 12 th at St. Margaret's Catholic Church in Geraldine, Montana with Father Mohan officiating. Her burial...

June Anderson

June Anderson

Jan 12, 2021

June Anderson, 97, passed away on January 12, 2021 at Peace Hospice in Great Falls.  Cremation has taken place and due to Covid, a graveside service will be held in June.  Memorial donations in June's name may be made to Peace Hospice of Montana, P.O. Box 7008, Great Falls, MT 59405, Front Range Assisted Living, 2511 Front, Fort Benton,...

Dorothy E. Rosenberg

Dorothy E. Rosenberg

Jan 3, 2021

Dorothy E. Rosenberg, 90, of Geraldine, passed away surrounded by the love of her family on Sunday, January 3, 2021. Dorothy passed away peacefully at Peace Hospice in Great Falls, near the land that she loved.

Dorothy E. Suek was born to Henry and Caroline Suek on September 8, 1930. Dorothy attended school in Power. After school...

Susan Diane Cline

Susan Diane Cline

Jan 2, 2021

Susan D. Cline, 63, passed away January 2, 2021 in Great Falls, MT due to natural causes.  Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, January 15, 2021 at Riverside Cemetery in Fort Benton. The family has requested memorial donations in Sue's honor be made to the Dedman Foundation P.O. Box 1282 Fort Benton, Montana 59442.  Benton Funeral...

Bernadine L. Fairbanks

Bernadine L. Fairbanks

Dec 24, 2020

Bernadine Fairbanks passed away on December 24, 2020 after a short battle with illness.  Bernadine was born on September 6, 1927 to Waldo and Nina Painter.  She is survived by her daughter Lois, a sister Rita, five grandchildren, several great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Bernadine was preceded in death by her husband of 29 years...

Frank Raymond Fairbanks

Frank Raymond Fairbanks

Nov 24, 2020

Frank Fairbanks passed away at the Missouri River Medical Center in Fort Benton on November 24, 2020.  Frank was born December 13, 1952 to Charles and Bernadine Fairbanks.  Frank was always known for his love of everything sports, The Yankees, Cowboys, Lakers, Bobcats but most importantly the Geraldine Tigers.  There are so many memories of Frank driving school bus,...

Barbara Gail Queen

Barbara Gail Queen

Nov 21, 2020

Barbara Gail Queen, 69, passed away Saturday, November 21, 2020 at Benefis Hospital in Great Falls; a casualty of Covid 19. At her request cremation will take place and the family will gather to celebrate Barbara's life when restrictions are lifted and it is safe. Memorials in Barbara's honor may be made to the American Legion, Legion Auxiliary and...

Anna M. Thorp

Anna M. Thorp

Oct 12, 2020

Anna M. Thorp, 88, passed away at her residence on October 12, 2020.  Her Memorial Service will be 1:00 p.m., Friday, October 16, 2020 at Benton Funeral Home.  Memorials in Anna's honor may be made to the Missouri River Medical Center or to the charity of one's choice.

Anna was born December 9, 1931 to Harry and...

Dolores L. Hoiland

Dolores L. Hoiland

Sep 26, 2020

Dolores L. (Hoem) Hoiland   passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 26, 2020, in Fort Benton, Montana at the age of 87. Dolores was born on March 6, 1933, to Grace and Arnie Hoem, a ranching family in Big Timber, Montana.  She grew up with her older brother and protector, Harold, and identical twin sister Doris, all working very hard...

Alma Muriel Silvan

Alma Muriel Silvan

Sep 25, 2020

Alma Muriel Silvan, 93, of Big Sandy, Mt., joined our Heavenly Father on September 25, 2020.  Muriel's graveside service will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 3, 2020 at the Big Sandy Cemetery.  Memorial donations in Muriel's name may be made to the charity of one's choice.  Benton Funeral Home has been entrusted with services and arrangements.  Please visit Muriel's...

William Howard Taylor

William Howard Taylor

Sep 20, 2020

William Howard Taylor, 85, passed away at the Missouri River Care Center in Fort Benton on September 20, 2020 the day after his birthday. A viewing will be held on Friday, September 25th from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. with his funeral service 2 p.m. Saturday, September 26, 2020 all at the Benton Funeral Home Chapel. His burial will...

Edna Irene Cranmore

Edna Irene Cranmore

Sep 2, 2020

Edna Irene Cranmore passed away peacefully Sept. 2, 2020.

Born in Brooklyn, New York as Edna Chillion, she was adopted to and raised by Zeke and Ruth Paden and moved to Port Angeles, Washington. She was "Sunshine" to her father and all who were influenced by her uncanny wit, generous spirit and unbounded love. Edna loved to...

Michael Parsons

Michael Parsons

Aug 22, 2020

Michael Carter Parsons passed away from cancer at his home at Georgetown, CA on August 22, 2020, at the age of 76.  Graveside services will be held Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. at the Riverside Cemetery at Fort Benton, MT.

Michael was born on August 17, 1944, at St. Claire Hospital in Fort Benton, MT...

Rodger L. "Digger" Evans

Rodger L. "Digger" Evans

Aug 18, 2020

Rodger L. "Digger" Evans, 67, passed away the evening of August 18, 2020 with his wife, Genie, by his side in Great Falls, MT.  Cremation has taken place and his graveside service will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 19, 2020 at Riverside Cemetery.  Rodger's Honorary Pallbearers will be his family and long- time friends. Memorial donations in Rodger's name...

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