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Daniel Douglas Mcdonald

Daniel Douglas Mcdonald

Jun 10, 2020

On the evening of June 10th, 2020 Daniel "Dan" Douglas McDonald fell asleep peacefully in his room at Missouri River Medical Center and woke up surrounded by his family in heaven.

Dan was a quiet man who served his country during Vietnam and served his community of Columbia Falls, MT as the friendly and helpful "go to guy" at...

Monty Meeks

Monty Meeks

May 23, 2020

Monty Meeks, 64, died May 23, 2020 at his home after a long battle with cancer. At his request cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be held on July 5, 202 at the Pastime in Fort Benton from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  A private family burial will be held at a later date. Please visit...

Jean M. Ringo-Mcdonald

Jean M. Ringo-Mcdonald

May 3, 2020

Jean Marie Ringo-McDonald left her earthly home to be reunited with her heavenly family late Sunday, May the 3rd, 2020. Her last moments were spent in the loving care of Peace Hospice surrounded by her family. Jean, who went by many titles, including; Mom, Amma, Sister, Aunt, Friend and counselor, was a woman who loved her family and friends fiercely....

Beryl Virginia Stovall

Beryl Virginia Stovall

Apr 13, 2020

Beryl Virginia Stovall, 92, passed away Monday, April 13, 2020 at the Missouri River Medical Center of natural causes. Cremation will take place and the family will plan a memorial service when we are allowed to gather. She will be buried next to her husband at the Riverside Cemetery. Please visit Beryl's online memorial page to leave a message...

Juanita S. Works

Juanita S. Works

Apr 9, 2020

Juanita Works, 91, passed away on April 9, 2020 due to natural causes.  Her private family burial was held on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at the Riverside Cemetery in Fort Benton. A memorial service will be held at a later time when we all can gather. Benton Funeral Home has been entrusted with services and arrangements.  Please visit Juanita's...

William Douglas Silvius

William Douglas Silvius

Apr 8, 2020

William (Bill, aka Mr. Bill) Douglas Silvius, 75, passed away peacefully in Great Falls on Wednesday, April 8, 2020, after his battle with cancer.

Bill was born August 19, 1944, in Fort Benton, MT to William Alexander Silvius and Mae Hove Silvius.  His sister, Ruth, was born 1 year later, in 1945.  Bill & Ruth's parents owned...

Norma Clem Wood

Norma Clem Wood

Mar 3, 2020

Fort Benton – Norma Clem (Hyatt) Wood, 93, of Loma, passed away in her sleep here at Missouri River Medical Center Nursing Home on March 3rd, 2020 after a long battle with dementia. Norma was a devoted and loved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt to her large family.

Norma was born in Los Angeles, California on...

Eric W Anderson

Eric W Anderson

Feb 23, 2020

Sigfred Anderson and his wife, Inetz, emigrated from Sweden, leaving the army to work in the Pennsylvania steel mills in 1904. In poor health from the millwork conditions, Fred went west on the railroad, heading for Arizona. But after a stop in Havre, he got off the train in Ft. Benton, heeding the buzz of free homesteads. Soon Inetz...

Kathleen J. Nelson

Kathleen J. Nelson

Feb 20, 2020

Kathleen " Kate" J. Nelson, 81, passed from this life Thursday, February 20, 2020 at Peace Hospice in Great Falls, Montana. Her funeral service will be held at 11am on March 7, 2020 at the Geraldine Methodist Church with Pastor Paul Holland officiating. Burial will be at the Geraldine Cemetery with a luncheon to follow at the church. Memorials...

Raymond Edward King

Raymond Edward King

Feb 13, 2020

Raymond Edward King, 90, passed away peacefully at the Big Sandy Nursing Home on February 13, 2020 after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. His Memorial Service will be held at the Benton Funeral Home at 11:00 a.m., Monday, March 9, 2020. Memorial donations in Ray's name may be made to the Big Sandy Medical Center of the Alzheimer's...

Joan Frances Albers

Joan Frances Albers

Feb 1, 2020

Joan Frances Albers, age 92, a retired Registered Nurse and home maker, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2020. Services will be held at the Immaculate Conception Church in Fort Benton with Father Mohan Raj Arockia conducting the vigil Services at 7:00 PM on February 11, and the funeral Mass being offered at 10:00 AM February 12. Burial will...

Mary Georgia Davison

Mary Georgia Davison

Jan 5, 2020

Mary Georgia (Nagengast) Davison passed away on January 5, 2020 after a valiant two year fight with cancer.  Mary was a devoted and beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt to her very large family whom she loved very much. There will be a Rosary for Mary at 7:00 p.m., Friday, January 10, 2020. Her Funeral Mass will be...

Raymond William Moorehead

Raymond William Moorehead

Jan 3, 2020

Raymond 'Butch' William Moorehead, 68, of Fort Benton, passed away January 3, 2020 at Benefis Hospital in Great Falls. Benton Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Please visit Butch's online memorial page at www.bentonfh.com to leave a message of condolence for his family.

A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, January 19th at the Palace...

Ahnika Elaine Clark

Ahnika Elaine Clark

Dec 27, 2019

Our adventurous, sassy, eight-year old baby girl, Ahnika Elaine Clark, was injured in an ATV accident on her grandparent's farm in Geraldine, MT. She was flown to Kalispell, Montana where she left us and became an Angel, on Friday, December 27, 2019.

Ahnika was born August 8, 2011 to Adam and Amanda (Morin) Clark. She completed the...

Beverly Iris Williams

Beverly Iris Williams

Dec 17, 2019

Beverly Iris (Stenhjem) Williams passed away on December 17, 2019 in Missoula due to natural causes. At her request, cremation has taken place and a memorial celebration of her life will be held in the spring in Big Sandy, MT. Memorials in Beverly's honor may be given to the charity of the donor's choice. Benton Funeral Home has been...

Michael Allen Thole

Michael Allen Thole

Nov 1, 2019

Michael A. Thole, 57, passed away due to natural causes at Benefis Medical Center in Great Falls on Friday, November 1, 2019.  Cremation has taken place, and a celebration of Michael's life will be held at a later date.  Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.  Please visit Michael's online memorial page and leave a message...

James Oliver Brewer

James Oliver Brewer

Oct 25, 2019

James O. Brewer, 67, passed away due to natural causes at the Big Sandy Medical Center on Friday, October 25, 2019. Funeral Mass will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 2, 2019, at St. Margaret Mary's Catholic Church with Father Joseph Tran officiating. Jimmy's family has suggested memorial donations be made in his name to St. Margaret...

William Kenneth Bronson

William Kenneth Bronson

Oct 20, 2019

William K. Bronson passed away October 20, 2019 at Highgate Assisted Living facilities in Great Falls, MT. His Memorial Service will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, November 1, 2019 at the United Methodist Church in Fort Benton, MT. His ashes will be interred with his wife Irene in the Geraldine Cemetery following the service. Benton Funeral Home has been entrusted...

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