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Donna Lee Reiner

Donna Lee Reiner

Apr 1, 2017

Donna Lee Reiner, 66, of Fort Benton, passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2017 due to natural causes. Cremation has taken place and arrangements have been entrusted to Benton Funeral Home. Please visit Donna's online memorial page and leave a message of condolence for her family at www.bentonfh.com .

Donna was born on August 2,1950 in Calgary,...

Ronald Murray Upham

Ronald Murray Upham

Mar 26, 2017

Ronald Murray Upham, 94, passed away March 26, 2017 due to natural causes. Ron's services will be held on Saturday, April 8, 2017 as follows: viewing from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., at Community Bible Church; his burial at 1:00 p.m., at the Big Sandy Cemetery, and his funeral service will be at 3:00 p.m., at the Community Bible...

Anitra Arlene Willson

Anitra Arlene Willson

Mar 25, 2017

Anitra Arlene (Craft) Willson, 75, passed away on March 25, 2017 due to natural causes.

She was born May 20, 1941 to MaryBelle (Booth) Craft and Laurence Craft. Anitra graduated from Box Elder High School in 1959. That year she married Ronald Hayworth. To this union four children were born: Mark (Cindy) of Choteau; Marty of Deer...

Gary Lee Darlington

Gary Lee Darlington

Mar 24, 2017

Gary Lee Darlington, 70, passed away peacefully at his residence on March 24, 2017, due to natural causes.

Gary was born to Harley and Alma (Chartier) Darlington in Fort Benton, Montana, on September 29, 1946. He was raised and educated in Big Sandy, graduating from Big Sandy High School.  The Darlington family and the Kassmier family were...

Lillian Louise Fisher

Lillian Louise Fisher

Mar 21, 2017

Lillian Fisher went to her heavenly home on Tuesday night, March 21, 2017.  She was born on September 27, 1935, to Frank and Lucille Ludwig.  She was born, raised, and raised her family in Fort Benton, Montana.  Lillian graduated from Fort Benton High School (class of 1953).  She had great love and pride for Fort Benton, Chouteau County, and...

Verda Agnes Joyce

Verda Agnes Joyce

Mar 18, 2017

Verda A. McMahon Joyce was granted her angel wings peacefully on March 18th, 2017. A celebration of her life will be held on Thursday, March 23th at St. Margaret's Church in Geraldine at 7:00 pm. The Rosary will be said at 6 pm.  A funeral mass will be at 11:00 am on Friday, March 24, 2017 at Immaculate...

Lucille E Wethern

Lucille E Wethern

Mar 8, 2017

Lucille Evelyn Wethern, 91, passed away peacefully under the loving care of her family on March 8, 2017 in Glasgow, Montana.

Lucille was born in Bozeman, Montana and raised in Great Falls, Montana. After marrying Gilbert Wethern in 1947, they raised five children on the farm and in the community of Geraldine, Montana and later in Fort...

William Bane Swanstrom

William Bane Swanstrom

Mar 5, 2017

William Bane Swanstrom passed away March 5, 2017 in Great Falls, Montana.  He was born in Pecatonica, Illinois. on Oct. 8, 1935 to Barney and Daisy (Bane) Swanstrom.  Growing up on the family's farm in central IL, Bill was given his first tractor at the age of six, this began a lifelong love of tractors.  After graduating High...

Christopher Jacob Kerbs

Christopher Jacob Kerbs

Mar 3, 2017

Christopher Jacob Kerbs, 18, passed away March 3, 2017. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, March 10, 2017 at the Fort Benton Ag Center with Pastor Joe Jordon officiating. The family has suggested memorials in Chris' name be made to the Dedman Foundation at 2400 High Street, Fort Benton, MT 59442. Benton Funeral Home has...

Mary Ellen Silvius

Mary Ellen Silvius

Jan 19, 2017

Mary Ellen Silvius, 71, passed away peacefully at her home in Fort Benton on Thursday, January 19, 2017, after a long battle with cancer. Services will be held at Community Bible Church, Thursday the 26 th at 11:00 a.m. Memorials in Mary's name may be made to Benefis Sletten Cancer Institute of Great Falls, MT. Benton Funeral Home has...

Thomas Eli Evans

Thomas Eli Evans

Dec 23, 2016

Thomas Eli Evans, 75, passed away December 23, 2016 at his home in Loma. His memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Monday, January 2, 2016 at the Community Bible Church with Pastor Joseph Jordan officiating. Burial with full military honors will follow at the Riverside Cemetery. Memorials in Thomas' honor may be made to Peace Hospice of Great...

Rae Anne Mccafferty

Rae Anne Mccafferty

Dec 20, 2016

Rae Anne McCafferty, 62, passed away in Billings, MT on December 20, 2016. Rae Anne's graveside service will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at the Riverside Cemetery with Arthur McCafferty officiating. Please visit Rae Anne's online memorial page at www.bentonfh.com to leave a message of condolence for her family.

Rae Anne was born on July...

Rae Anne Mccafferty

Rae Anne Mccafferty

Dec 20, 2016

Rae Anne McCafferty, 62, passed away in Billings, MT on December 20, 2016. Rae Anne's graveside service will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at the Riverside Cemetery with Arthur McCafferty officiating. Please visit Rae Anne's online memorial page at www.bentonfh.com to leave a message of condolence for her family.

Rae Anne was born on July...

Mary Elizabeth Good

Mary Elizabeth Good

Dec 7, 2016

Mary Elizabeth Dornblaser Good passed away peacefully on December 7th at the Missouri River Medical Center and Nursing Home in Fort Benton. She was 100 years old. Mary was born to Anna Marie Bouchie and Mark Dornblaser in Hastings, Nebraska on July 31, 1916. Benton Funeral Home has been entrusted with services and arrangements. Please visit Mary's online memorial...

Lennie Jay Hansen

Lennie Jay Hansen

Nov 10, 2016

Lennie "Len" Jay Hansen, 60 years young, lost his long, hard battle against cancer on Thursday November 10 th , 2016. He passed away peacefully with his three daughters and his dog Rowdy by his side. Benton Funeral Home has been entrusted with services and arrangements. Visit Lennie's online memorial page at www.bentonfh.com to leave a message of condolence...

Paul Duane Burney

Paul Duane Burney

Nov 5, 2016

Paul D. Burney, 76, of Carter, Montana, passed away at Benefis Hospital surrounded by family on November 5, 2016. His funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., November 11, 2016 at the Fort Benton Methodist Church with Pastor Evelyn Kunkel officiating. The family has suggested memorial donations in Paul's name be made to the Carter Methodist Church, American...

George Herman Erickson

George Herman Erickson

Nov 5, 2016

George H. Erickson, 88, of Fort Benton, Montana passed away on November 5, 2016. His funeral services will be held on Thursday, November 17, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. the Fort Benton First Lutheran Church with Pastor Wade Harr and Retired Pastor Elroy Erickson and cousin officiating. Viewing will be available on November 16, 2016 from 5-7 p.m. and on...

Robert "Skip" Eugene Henderson

Robert "Skip" Eugene Henderson

Oct 30, 2016

Robert "Skip" E. Henderson, 93, passed away on October 30, 2016 due to natural causes. Viewing will be held at the church from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. with his funeral service beginning at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, November 3, 2016 at the United Methodist Church in Geraldine, MT with Pastor Losaline Tupoumalohi officiating. The family has suggested memorials in...

Charles Edward Stovall

Charles Edward Stovall

Oct 30, 2016

Charles E. Stovall, 95, born June 12, 1921, went to his maker on October 30, 2016. Charles was born in Dayton, Washington to Clyde and Ida Stovall before the family moved to Carter, Montana. He attended country schools and graduated from Fort Benton High School in 1940 and received a football scholarship to attend the University of Montana.

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Anthony Philip Hahn

Anthony Philip Hahn

Oct 27, 2016

Anthony P. Hahn, 83, passed away at Peace Hospice in Great Falls on October 27, 2016 after a lengthy illness. His memorial service will be at 3:30 p.m Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at the Community Bible Church in Fort Benton. The family has suggested memorials be made to Peace Hospice in Great Falls, the Community Bible Church or the...

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