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...

May 17, 2025

Kenneth Eugene LeFurgey, 66, passed away Saturday, May 17, 2025, at the lake house in Wolf Creek, Montana. His viewing will be Friday, May 23, 2025, from 4-6 p.m. at the Benton Funeral Home. His funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, May 24,2025 at the Fort Benton United Methodist Church with Pastor Carl Ellis officiating. His burial will...

May 12, 2025

In Loving Memory of Waden George Fultz June 24, 1949 – May 12, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Waden "George" Fultz, 75, beloved family man and community leader, after a two-year battle with metastatic melanoma.

Born on June 24, 1949, George lived a life marked by compassion, purpose, and joy. During...

May 9, 2025

Richard Wayne Cook Sr., 84, passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025, at Benefis Hospital in Great Falls, MT, surrounded by his loving family. Cause of death was due to heart failure and his pure stubbornness.

Richard was born in Havre, MT on April 28, 1941, to Henry & Bertha (Pound) Cook, the oldest of thirteen children....

Apr 30, 2025

Jacqueline Joanne Welty, born on September 2, 1929, in Blaine County, Montana, to Jackson and Evelyn Norberg, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2025. She was the eldest of two, with a younger brother, Leonard "Joe". Jacqueline attended Northern Montana College, graduating as a medical secretary. It was there she met her future husband, Bill Welty, while he was...

Apr 26, 2025

Judith "Judy" Carol Hicks, 81, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Saturday, April 26, 2025, in Great Falls, Montana. Her graveside service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, May 8, 2025, at the Geraldine Cemetery with Pastor Kit Miller officiating. A fellowship luncheon will be held at the First Christian Church in Fort Benton immediately after the graveside...

Mar 18, 2025

Donald J. Leaf, 97, passed away peacefully, March 18, 2025, in Fort Benton, Montana at the Missouri River Medical Center. A private graveside service is planned at the Fort Benton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to V.F.W. Post 4047, P.O. Box 363 Fort Benton, Montana 59442. Please visit Donald's online memorial page to send...

Feb 21, 2025

Dena Lynn Salois, 53, unexpectedly lost her life on the 21st of February. It is an understatement to describe her as one of the most loving and selfless individuals. She was an incredible cook, a cherished daughter, sister, and friend, but most of all she was the most loving mother and grandmother.

Dena was born on June...

Feb 16, 2025

Helen Jordan O'Hara passed away peacefully Sunday, February 16, 2025, at the Benefis Missouri River Medical Center, she was 96 years old. Her funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at the Immaculate Conception Church with her burial to follow at the Riverside Cemetery,  in Fort Benton. Memorial donation's in Helen's...

Feb 9, 2025

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Shirley Ann Yirsa, beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at the age of 90. Born Shirley Ann Frieling to John Frieling and Veronica Nagengast, she was one of ten children. She married Edward Yirsa in 1954 and moved to a...

Jan 23, 2025

Phyllis Margaret Smith, 95, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025, in Fort Benton, Montana. Cremation has taken place, and her Memorial Mass will be held in April at the Immaculate Conception Church, with her burial to follow at Riverside Cemetery in Fort Benton, Montana. Please visit Phyllis' online memorial page at www.bentonfh.com to send a card or leave a...

Jan 21, 2025

Janet was born November 25th, 1936, in Pondera County Montana. She was raised in Cut Bank, Montana.  In 1953, she won the state high school championship title of Rodeo Queen. Janet was the first state Rodeo Queen in Montana's history. She had a love of horses, a passion for rodeos, and was a member of the Daughters of American...