Feb 11, 2026

Freida Blyth Muir passed away February 11, 2026, unexpectedly from natural causes.

Freida Muir was born on August 9, 1947, to Fred and Iza (Todd) Blyth in Fort Benton, Montana.  She attended school in Geraldine, graduating from Geraldine High School in 1966.  Following high school, she furthered her education at Montana State University in Bozeman earning a...

Jan 23, 2026

Kenneth Hans Engellant April 7, 1940 – January 23, 2026 Kenneth "Ken" Engellant was born and raised in Geraldine, Montana, to Arnold Engellant and Madyln O'Hara. He graduated from Geraldine High School in 1958 and went on to attend Carroll College, earning a degree in psychology in 1962. Following college, Ken joined the Peace Corps, serving from 1963 to...

Jan 11, 2026

THE LAST VIEW from the BRIDGE

MUNCIE ELIZABETH MORGER OBITUARY

Mary Elizabeth Kacso was born on September 9th, 1929, in Detroit, Michigan. She was the oldest daughter of Mary Elizabeth Weinrauch Kacso, and Gideon Louis Kacso. Her parents moved to Melvindale, Michigan when she was 3 months old. She attended Dasher...

Dec 26, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Francine Mae Anderson, a cherished mother, grandmother, sister and friend, who departed this life on Friday, December 26, 2025, at the age of 80.

Born on January 22, 1945, in Helena, Montana, Francine was a beacon of love and kindness, impacting all who knew her throughout...

Dec 10, 2025

Obituary for Orville H. McKinlay

Orville H. McKinlay of Carter, Montana, passed peacefully at home  with family on December 10, 2025, leaving behind a legacy rooted in family and the land he loved.

Born March 15, 1938, to Dorothy and Lloyd McKinlay. Orville was raised on the family homestead ranch in Carter. Orville grew up...

Oct 28, 2025

Kathryn Postill Woodburn, 93, of Geraldine, Montana, passed away October 28, 2025, at the Missouri River Medical Center in Fort Benton.

Kathryn was born on December 30, 1931 in Great Falls, Montana to Isaac and Caroline Cruikshank Postill. The happy family of seven lived in the sturdy log cabin built by Issac on his homestead in the...

Oct 21, 2025

Sharlin Mae Arnst September 27, 1938 – October 21, 2025

Sharlin Mae Arnst, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and devoted follower of Christ, passed peacefully surrounded by family and love on October 21, 2025. Born in Conrad, Montana, on September 27, 1938, to Duane and Lizzie Bruner, Sharlin was the eldest of nine siblings and a guiding...

Oct 20, 2025

Evelyn Kay Chenoweth, 82, passed away at the Missouri River Medical Center on Monday, October 20, 2025. Her memorial service will be 11 a.m. Monday, October 27, 2025, at the Benton Funeral Chapel with Pastor Kitt Miller officiating. Burial will follow at the Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Kay's honor may be made to the Loma Volunteer Fire Department...

Sep 17, 2025

Ann Harstad Pasha October 25, 1951 – September 17, 2025

Ann Harstad Pasha, 73, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at her home in Fort Benton, Montana, with her husband by her side. Ann was born on October 25, 1951, in Bozeman, Montana, to Adolph (Duff) and Isabelle (Jeffers) Harstad. After her...

Sep 15, 2025

Leslye Elaine Reimer, 74, passed away Monday, September 15, 2025, at the Missouri River Medical Center in Fort Benton, Montana. Cremation has taken place, and her service will be held in the spring/summer of 2026. Memorial contributions in Leslye's honor may be made to St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Fort Benton. Please visit Leslye's online memorial page at www.bentonfh.com...

Aug 18, 2025

Russel Harley Darlington, 70, passed away Monday, August 18, 2025, at the Benefis Missouri River Medical Center in Fort Benton, after battling pancreatic cancer. Cremation has taken place, and a Celebration of Russel's life will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, August 30, 2025, at the Big Sandy High School Auditorium with Pastor John Mordon officiating. A gathering of friends...

Aug 7, 2025

Leslie C. Thompson, age 94 1/2, of Geraldine, Montana passed away Thursday, August 7, 2025, after a short illness with family by his side. At this time services are not planned.

Les was born January 18, 1931, in Dutton, Montana, to Charles and Gladys Thompson. He was raised in the Dutton area and soon earned the nickname...

Jul 26, 2025

June Lora Beirwagen passed away on Saturday July 26, 2025, at the Big Sandy Medical Center in Big Sandy, Montana.  June was buried alongside her husband Louis, of 70 years. The family invites you to a memorial service August 23, 2025, at Christ Lutheran Church at 1:30 pm in Big Sandy.  Her family has suggested that memorial donations be...

Jul 23, 2025

Wyley Paul Good

January 23, 1941 – July 23, 2025

Wyley Paul Good was born on January 23, 1941, in Shelby, Montana to N. Paul and Mary Dornblaser Good. His early years were spent in Oilmont while his father worked in the oil industry. The family later moved to Great Falls, where Wyley began school...

Jul 19, 2025

Jared Vielleux, age 52, of Fort Benton, Montana passed away Saturday, July 19th 2025. There will be a public viewing held at the Benton Funeral Home on Thursday, July 24th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. His funeral service will be Friday, July 25th at 11:00 a.m. at the Montana Agricultural Center. A graveside service will follow the funeral...

Jul 14, 2025

Linda Ann Gibbs, age 77, of Fort Benton, Montana, died early Monday morning, July 14, 2025, in Fort Benton at her home. Linda passed away peacefully, attended by members of her family. Her funeral service will be Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 10:00 o'clock in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2211 Saint Charles St., in Fort...

Jun 19, 2025

Olga Flores Erickson of Fort Benton, MT passed away peacefully at the Front Range Independent Living Facility on June 19, 2025 at the age of 89. She was born in Heyden, AZ to Juan Francisco Flores and Paz Mendoza Flores. She was the youngest of seven children. After high school, she attended school in Tucson where she learned essential...

May 24, 2025

Katherine W. "Kitty" Anderson, 93, passed away Saturday, May 24, 2025, at the Benefis Missouri River Medical Center of natural causes. Cremation has taken place and there are no services planned. Memorial donations in Kitty's honor may be made to a charity of one's choice.

Kitty was born January 1, 1932, in Clarksville, Tennessee. She was the...

May 21, 2025

Clyde "Skip" Ross was born in Fort Benton, MT on August 7, 1955. Raised by his mother, Ida Stovall Ross, and his father, Robert Ross, he lived in Fort Benton until his death on May 21, 2025, at the age of 69.

He loved golfing, fishing and science fiction. He began coaching both boys and girls golf...

May 18, 2025

Eugene (Gene) Emil Jackson, 81 , retired firefighter passed away Sunday May 18, 2025 at his daughters home in Square Butte, Montana. At his request cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held in Geraldine at the Community Church on May 31st at 1:00 p.m. Please visit Gene's online memorial at www.bentonfh.com to send...