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Benton Funeral Home Obituaries
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Kenneth Bruce Hicks
Aug 14, 2020
Kenneth Bruce Hicks, 87, went to be with his Lord on Friday, August 14, 2020, at the Missouri River Medical Center. He was born August 26, 1932, in Fort Benton, the fourth child of Harold and Edna (Robison) Hicks. He was raised on the family homestead in the Montague area and educated in Geraldine, graduating from Geraldine High School...
Kathleen Joy Cook
Aug 13, 2020
Kathleen Joy (Govier) Cook, 63, joined her Lord and Savior at Peace Hospice in Great Falls, MT on Thursday, August 13, 2020 after a five year battle with cancer. Due to Covid-19, the family will hold a small private celebration of life memorial service. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.
Kathleen Joy (Govier)...
Robert Lee Deck
Aug 1, 2020
Robert Lee Deck, 93, passed away at his residence on Aug. 1, 2020 with his wife of 67 years by his side.
Viewing will be Friday, Aug. 7, 2020 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Benton Funeral Home. His graveside service will be Saturday, Aug. 8, 2020 at 10 a.m. at Riverside Cemetery in Fort Benton.
...Donald Sidney Pimperton
Jul 28, 2020
Donald Sidney Pimperton passed away at the home of his family in Carter, Mt. on July 28 th 2020.
A gathering in celebration of Don's life will be held at the Pimperton home in Carter, Mt. at 2pm Saturday October 3 rd .
Don was born February 16 th , 1933 in Choteau Mt. to...

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