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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

...

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...

Sep 26, 2023

Jacob Everett Oriet, born on the morning of May 5th, 2005, was always a beautiful sight to behold. With his big curly hair, contagious smile and laugh, beautiful blue eyes, generous spirit, and eventually his bigfoot sized, 6'9" body.

Jake didn't mince words and was always real and sincere. He would befriend anyone, but you had to...

Sep 21, 2023

Debra (McSweeney) Friesz passed away on September 21, 2023. She was born in Fort Benton, Montana in 1956 to Edna and Steve McSweeney. Deb was gracious enough to share her day of birth with Christ. She always said that Jesus got Christmas Eve, but Christmas day belonged to her. It was 30 below the day Deb was born, and...

Sep 18, 2023

Jean-Ernest LaBarre passed away on September 18, 2023, surrounded by family.  He was born on May 28, 1950, in Fort Benton to parents Alderic and Vincencia LaBarre.  He was the youngest child and first son in the family joining sisters Kathleen, Alderine, Marietta, and Lea.  Ernie graduated from Fort Benton High School and went to college in Bozeman where...

Sep 13, 2023

Louis Virgil Beirwagen passed away on Wednesday September 13, 2023 at the Big Sandy Medical Center in Big Sandy, Montana. In the words of a long-time friend, "The harvest is done. The grain bins are full. It's time to rest."

Louis was born April 6, 1927, on the family homestead farm in the Loma, Montana, area, and...