Walter Dailey Reid
Apr 29, 2024
Walter Dailey Reid
Walter D. Reid loved farming. He was never happier than when he was out on his land in a tractor or combine. He could be found just last fall working the trees and grading the roads on his farm. Pretty good for 92!
Walt passed away on April 29, 2024. The family...
Dawson Louis Baroh
Apr 29, 2024
Dawson Louis Baroh was born on May 22, 1996 in Kirkland, WA to parents Sanford and Michelle Baroh. He was raised in Snohomish by his parents with his older sister, Carly, and younger brother, Riley. Dawson attended grade and middle school in Snohomish where he played Little League Baseball and practiced Jiu-Jitsu. During his youth he loved large equipment:...
Stephen L. Cooney
Apr 19, 2024
Stephen L. Cooney, 71, passed away at his residence in Fort Benton, Montana April 19, 2024. Cremation has taken place, and he will be buried at the Rockville Cemetery in Carbon County, Montana. Memorial contributions in Stephen's honor may be made to Veteran's Service Dog Training. Please visit Stephen's online memorial to send a card or leave a message...
Lou Dean Jolley
Apr 7, 2024
LouDean Beverly Dana Jolley was born July 6, 1935, to Leland F. Dana and LaRue Kidd Dana. She was the first born to that family. Five other siblings would follow. She was joined by Freda (Young), Marva (Cook), Layne, Guy, and Calvin. Her father owned a trucking business and they moved often. Sixteen places were called home before she...
Robert "Bob" William Morrison
Apr 1, 2024
Robert William Morrison (Bob)
Robert William Morrison was born on September 16, 1933 in Fort Benton, Montana and passed away on April 1, 2024 in Wenatchee, Washington, surrounded by his three daughters at the age of ninety. He will be remembered for his ingenuity (he could fix anything), helpfulness, intelligence, love of nature, humor, and most of...
John Wilfred Tessier
Mar 20, 2024
John W. Tessier, 84, passed away due to natural causes at Benefis Healthcare on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. Cremation has taken place, and John will be buried at sea by the US Navy. No services will be held at this time. Benton Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.
Raymond Byron Cameron
Feb 21, 2024
Raymond Byron Cameron, 83, passed away at home in Fort Benton on Monday February 19, 2024. Ray was born October 23, 1940, just a few minutes behind twin brother Russell. Sister Barbara and brother Bernard joined to complete the family with parents Byron (Barney) and Josephine (Jo) Cameron.
The early years on the family homestead twenty miles...
Sharon K Hensley
Feb 11, 2024
Sharon K. Hensley, 68, passed away February 11, 2024, in Laughlin, Nevada from asbestos lung. A celebration of Life will be held at her twin sister, Karen Hultin's home 1116 27th Street, Fort Benton, June 28, 2024, at 2 p.m. the family would appreciate it if you would bring your own chair. The service will be a co-celebration, to...
Donald Dale Watson
Feb 8, 2024
Donald "Dale" Watson began life on March 13, 1940, at the family home in Colstrip, Montana; his proud parents were Lyndon (Bud) and Ruth Kimball Watson. His 2 sisters, Lavina and Beth, and brother, Lee, completed the family. He grew up near Forsyth, attending Hammond Valley School and graduating from Forsyth High School. Some of his happiest times were...
Donald Carl Seagraves
Feb 6, 2024
In Loving Memory of Donald Seagraves
Donald Carl Seagraves, 70, of Havre passed away February 6, 2024, at the Northern Montana Care Center from complications of stroke.
Don was born January 28, 1954, in Harlowton, Montana to the Reverend Paul and Darlene Seagraves. Don's father was a minister, so the family traveled to various places,...
Beverlee Jean Fairbanks
Feb 3, 2024
Beverlee Jean Fairbanks, 89, passed away on February 3, 2024, at the BeeHive Homes in Great Falls, Montana. Her memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, March 15, 2024, at the Community Church in Geraldine, Montana with her burial to follow at the Geraldine Cemetery. Memorials in Beverlee's honor may be made to The Geraldine Historical Committee,...
Darrel J. Clarke
Jan 27, 2024
Darrel J. Clarke, 54 of Frenchtown, MT passed away January 27th, 2024. He was born April 30, 1969 to R.D. and Pat (Clark) Wutschke in Fort Benton, Montana. He grew up in & around the Fort Benton/Loma areas. He attended kindergarten through 6th grade in Fort Benton. During his 7th year of grade school, he transferred to Simms, MT...
Rachel A Vielleux
Jan 10, 2024
Rachel A. Vielleux passed away January 10, 2024, in Whitefish, Montana. Born September 21, 1949, in Fort Benton to George and Bessie (Black) Vielleux, she graduated valedictorian in 1967 from Fort Benton High School with numerous academic honors, vici and social recognition. Rachel was a Past Worthy Advisor of Fort Benton Rainbow Assembly #50 and received the Grand Cross...
Robert "Bob" Edward Spevacek
Dec 5, 2023
Robert "Bob" Edward Spevacek, 82, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2023, in Great Falls, Montana at Benefis Hospital. Viewing will be 5 p.m. with his Prayer Vigil beginning at 7 p.m. Tuesday, December 19, 2023, with his Funeral Mass 10 a.m. Wednesday, December 20, 2023, all at St. Margaret's Catholic Church in Geraldine, Montana with Father Mohan Reg Arikia...
Charles John Naeseth
Nov 19, 2023
Charles John Naeseth, 80, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2023, at Peace Hospice in Great Falls, Montana. A private family burial was held Monday, November 27, 2023, at the Riverside Cemetery in Fort Benton, Montana. Memorial contributions in Charles' honor may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. Please visit Charles' online memorial page at www.bentonfh.com to...
Karen L. Jensen
Nov 9, 2023
Karen Lee Jensen, 79, passed away Thursday, November 9, 2023, at the Big Sandy Medical Center of natural causes. There will be public viewing held on Nov 16, 2023 at Benton Funeral Home from 2 pm-6 pm. Her funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, November 17, 2023, at the Community Bible Church in Fort Benton. Her burial...
Douglas James Manley
Oct 13, 2023
Douglas James Manley of Fort Benton passed away on October 13, 2023, at Benefis Hospital in Great Falls, of complications from COPD. He was 73.
Doug was born in Helena, Montana, to James E. Manley and Beatrice B. (Fairbanks) Manley. His father was in the Air Force, and the family, which grew to include Doug's older sister...
Doris A. Rowe
Oct 11, 2023
Doris A. Rowe, age 95, passed away in Fort Benton, MT on October 11, 2023. Doris and her twin sister, Deloris, were born on August 2, 1928, in Fergus Falls, Minnesota to Swedish immigrants Albin and Amy Bloomquist. Upon completion of high school, Doris traveled with her siblings to Montana in search of summer jobs. It was there, while...
Colleen June Blackman
Oct 8, 2023
God's finger touched her and
she slipped away.
From earth's dark shadows to
a brighter day.
God saw the road was getting
rough
The hills ere hard to climb.
...
Donald James Kurth Jr.
Oct 4, 2023
Donald James Kurth, Jr. was born on April 26, 1949, to Donald J Kurth Sr. and Isabelle Statchen in Newport, Rhode Island.
Don grew up in Westwood, New Jersey and graduated from Westwood High School in 1967. He later completed his undergraduate studies at Columbia University (BA) graduating cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa in 1975 before...
