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...

Aug 2, 2023

Marjorie Emma Bowman

With a heavy heart we announce the sudden passing of Marjorie Emma Bowman who passed away on August 2, 2023.

Margie was born on August 28, 1952, to her loving mother Betty Bowman.  She would have turned 71 years old.  Margie was an only child and never married but considered some of...

Jul 15, 2023

Gary Adrian Eppers' final cast occurred on the evening of Saturday, July 15, 2023, at Bonneau reservoir, on the Rocky Boy Reservation. He died as he lived, surrounded by water and Montana's beauty. He was 84 years old.

Gary was born in Denton, Fergus County, Montana, on May 6, 1939, to Oma Dudley Eppers and George Adrian...

Jul 10, 2023

Ruby Idella Singer passed away July 10, 2023, three weeks prior to her 101st birthday.  She was born July 31, 1922 in Peerless, MT to Carl and Selma Lien.  She attended Peerless Schools and trained for her Registered Nursing degree from Columbus Hospital.  She worked for many years as a nurse in Jordan and Fort Benton.

Ruby...

Jun 28, 2023

Robert Nagengast was born a twin to Martin and Beatrice Nagengast on August 31, 1955, and raised on the family farm in the Elim community east of Fort Benton. He died June 28, 2023, at Missouri River Medical Center after a two-year battle with cancer.

Robert attended the Elim School through eighth grade and graduated from Fort...

Jun 24, 2023

Connie Lucile Boodry, 82, passed away peacefully with her daughter Michelle Nack by her side on Saturday, June 24, 2023, in Great Falls,

Montana at Benefis Hospital. Connie will be buried by her husband Clayton Boodry at the Riverside Cemetery.

Connie was born September 11, 1940, in Payson, Utah to Wayne and Lydia May (Adair)...

Jun 12, 2023

Arnold Evon Anderson passed away June 12, 2023, at the age of 87. He was born August 26, 1935, at Saint Clare Hospital in Fort Benton, Montana, the fourth child of Noel and Agnes (Aklestad) Anderson. He was named after local doctor Evon L. Anderson and Fort Benton residents were unaware that his first name was Arnold...

Jun 3, 2023

Ronald Lee Van Horn, 90 passed away Saturday, June 3, 2023, at the BeeHive Home in Great Falls, Montana. His graveside service with Veteran Honors will be at 12:00 p.m., Friday, June 16, 2023, at the Riverside Cemetery in Fort Benton, Montana. Memorial contributions in Ronald's honor may be made to the Montana Agriculture Museum or to...

May 21, 2023

Thomas Ingolf Birkeland 88, passed away peacefully Sunday at his home surrounded by his family.

Tom was born July 24, 1934, to Ingolf and Elizabeth Birkeland in Great Falls MT. He was educated in Fort Benton and graduated from FBHS. He then went to Montana State College where he received a degree in...

May 1, 2023

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Apr 19, 2023

Clayton Steven Johnson, 75, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at his home in Fort Benton, Montana.

He was a honorably discharged US Navy Veteran

He is survived by his wife Jean Johnson, son: Chad Jones, and daughter: Lisa Myers.

His grandchildren and numerous extended family and friends.

No services are...

Apr 12, 2023

James H. (Howard) Cornell, 93, was called home on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. He had been a resident of the Missouri River Medical Center Nursing Home for the past three years. A viewing will be held on Thursday, April 20, 2023, from 5 – 7 p.m. at the Benton Funeral Home. His funeral service will be 11 a.m. Friday,...