Oct 29, 2024

Arthur Albert Stone, 82, passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at his home in Loma of natural causes. The viewing will be held at the Benton Funeral Home on Thursday, November 7, 2024, from 4-6 p.m. with graveside services 10 a.m. Friday, November 8, 2024, in Fort Benton, Montana at the Riverside Cemetery. Memorials in Arthur's honor may be...

Oct 16, 2024

Our mom went to heaven today, no longer is she in pain but restful peace. Marge spent most of her life raising her six children, who were the most important thing in her world. Mom always seemed to fix whatever it was that went wrong in our lives from scraped knees to broken hearts.

Margie Arlene Stoner,...

Oct 14, 2024

Merle Wayne Heitzman, 76, of Fort Benton, loved son, brother, husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully on October 14th, 2024.  Born to Walter and Mary Heitzman Jan 17th, 1948 and grew up in Hardin, MT on the Heitzman family farm with his three sisters, Joanne, Arlene, Rhonda and brother Duane.  He had a lifelong love of fishing, hunting...

Oct 4, 2024

MaryAnn Virginia (Simonson) Haugen, born on February 15, 1932, in Viking, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on October the 4th 2024. She was the beloved daughter of Gladys Ebba Skoglund Simonson and Albert T. Simonson, her arrival was joyfully welcomed by her aunt/midwife, Annie, who later became her cherished godmother. Named after her grandmother Mary and her aunt Annie, MaryAnn...

Sep 28, 2024

Dorothy Jean Burley, 84, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2024, at the Benefis Hospital in Great Falls, Montana. Her memorial service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at the Benton Funeral Home Chapel with Kit Miller officiating. Memorial contributions in Dorothy's honor may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital.  Please visit Dorothy's online memorial at www.bentonfh.com...

Sep 16, 2024

Blanche Joy Engellant passed away Monday, September 16, 2024, five days after celebrating her 98th birthday. Funeral Service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, September 19, 2024, at the Geraldine Community Church with burial at the Geraldine Cemetery. Memorial contributions in her honor may be made to the Geraldine Community Church, The Geraldine Vets Club or to a charity of...

Sep 13, 2024

Betty Alice (Velk) Hankins of Carter passed away at the age of 92. She passed peacefully in Fort Benton on the 13 th of September 2024 surrounded by family and loved ones. Betty was born the 4th of 9 children to Thomas and Alice (Brendan) Velk on the 25 th of October 1931 in Havre, MT. They raised Betty...

Sep 9, 2024

Larry Jack Cline, 71, passed away Sept 9th, 2024 in Fort Benton, MT due to natural causes.  Graveside services were held at Riverside Cemetery in Fort Benton, MT on Thursday, Sept 12th at 11 AM with a reception following at the B Social Bowling Alley.  The Family has requested donations in Larry's honor be made to the Dedman Foundation,...

Sep 4, 2024

Frank Lloyd Dobson, 75, went to his heavenly father on September 2, 2024, at his home in Square Butte, Montana.

Frank was born March 31, 1949, in Forsyth, Montana to John and Edna (Harris) Dobson, Sr. He enjoyed stock car racing, attending his grandchildren's sporting activities. He also enjoyed his Maximus Prime and Sadie's Von Lady.

Aug 21, 2024

Norma Corrine (Whitsell) Shaw, 87, of Fort Benton, a dutiful homemaker, volunteer 4-H leader, exceptional pie baker and jam maker, award winning crochet artist, legendary brook trout fisherwoman, tenacious entrepreneur, and loving mother and grandmother, passed peacefully in Great Falls on August 21, 2024.

Born to Edgar and Daisy (Wolfenbarger) Whitsell on June 18, 1937, in Hamilton...

Aug 2, 2024

Lois M. Fjelsted, 91, of Fort Benton, MT, passed away on August 2, 2024, at Benefis Missouri River Medical Center, where she resided for the last 3 years.  This became her home; many friendships were developed with the staff.  Their care and concern were above and beyond.

Lois Mae Johnson was born on December 6, 1932, to...

Jul 21, 2024

Troy Firman, 57, passed away in his sleep on Sunday, July 21, 2024 at his home in Fort Benton.

He was born to Paul and Patricia (Bessette) Firman on June 9, 1967 in Glasgow, MT. During his growing-up years he loved fishing, playing with the cousins, and riding motorized vehicles along the Marias River on a ranch...

Jul 13, 2024

Judith Irene (Blanchard) Watson, born on August 5, 1938, in Great Falls, Montana, to Earl and Helen Blanchard of Carter, Montana, passed away after a long battle of Alzheimer's, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and service. Judith, known affectionately as Judy, was a beloved wife, mother, foster parent, grandmother, aunt and friend.

Judy grew up...

Jul 11, 2024

Gary Allen Slaback,76, was born on December 11, 1947 in Richland Center Wisconsin, and passed away July 11, 2024 in Geraldine Montana. Gary was born to Merlin and Doris Slaback in Richland Center Wisconsin, joining his sister Rita.  Gary spent his childhood in Richland Center, graduated from high school then joined the Navy, April 24th of 1968 and was...

Jun 17, 2024

Ardice "Dusty" Kuehner, 91, passed away peacefully June 17, 2024 at the Missouri River Medical Center. She had been under the compassionate care of the excellent staff for the last few months of her life.

Ardice Laureva Weaver was born Nov. 12 1932 to parents Mabel (Vincent) and Kenneth Weaver. She was baby sister to Russell Weaver,...

Jun 11, 2024

Garvey C. Wood, born on May 28, 1950, in Fort Benton, Montana, to James and Norma Wood of Loma, Montana, passed away unexpectedly from cancer, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and service. Garvey, known affectionately as Gar, was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and community member.

Garvey grew up with his siblings Julie Bunker,...

May 24, 2024

Henry Isaac Grossman, 99, passed away Friday, May 24, 2024, at the Missouri River Medical Center in Fort Benton, Montana. His funeral service will be 11 a.m. Friday, May 31, 2024, at the First Christian Church with Pastor Kit Miller officiating. His burial with military honors will follow at the Riverside Cemetery. Memorials in Henry's honor may be made...

May 19, 2024

Herman F. Hankins, 77, passed away peacefully on Sunday May 19, 2024.  Cremation has taken place and Herman requested that his ashes be spread on top of Square Butte Mountain, this will be done at a later date. Herman's wishes were for receptions to be held at the Broadwater Post 42, 211 Broadway, Townsend, Mt on Friday, June 7,...

May 16, 2024

Jennifer Joy Thompson, 71, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2024, at the Benefis Hospital in Great Falls, Montana of natural causes. Cremation has taken place and services are planned for 2 p.m. Thursday, May 30, 2024, at the Big Sandy Methodist Church with Pastor Sue King officiating. Her burial will follow at the Big Sandy Cemetery where she will...

May 14, 2024

Karen Lee Jackson,76,  passed after a long battle with medical issues on May 14, 2024 in Great Falls, Montana. Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time.

She was born March 9, 1948 in Lewistown, Montana to Agnes Kucera and Edward Jackson.

She is survived by her daughter, Dana Croft of...