Apr 24, 2022

Fort Benton - Douglas R. Ferguson, our beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away quietly on Sunday, April 24, 2022, due to complications resulting from a long battle with Parkinson's disease.  Doug had just turned 80 on April 3 rd .

Doug was born on April 3, 1942, in Britton, South Dakota.  Doug's parents were Pauline(Schweigert) and...

Mar 27, 2022

Richard Donald Morris, 70, of Fort Benton, Montana, passed away due to complications of COPD on March 27, 2022, at Benefis Hospital in Great Falls, MT.  Visitation will be Tuesday April 5 th from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Benton Funeral Home. Rick's services will be held at the Montana Agriculture Center in Fort Benton, Montana, Wednesday,...

Mar 24, 2022

Fred A. Booth, 86, passed away Thursday March 24, 2022, at Peace Hospice in Great Falls.  Cremation has taken place and honoring Fred's wishes, he and Peg will be buried on Spring Coulee Ranch and a celebration of life will be held later in the spring. Memorials may be made to the Highwood Public School Foundation or the Highwood...

Mar 20, 2022

Tribute to Angelia Jurgens Larson

The world grew dimmer on March 20, 2022, when Angelia Jurgens Larson passed away surrounded by family after a sudden illness.

Jane Austen, one of Angie's favorite authors, advised "know your own happiness," and Angie truly embodied that sentiment. Throughout her life, she nurtured her family, friends, and community, fostered...

Mar 7, 2022

Janis Marie Smith

February 22 - March 7, 2022

On the afternoon of March 7th, 2022, Janis Marie Nelson Smith peacefully passed away from natural causes surrounded by her four children at Peace Hospice Care in Great Falls. She was 92 years young, active, healthy and sassy up to the day her life changed just...

Feb 24, 2022

Clayton George Boodry of Magrath, Alberta, Canada passed away on Feb. 24th 2022 at the age of 90 at his daughter Michelle's home in Fort Benton, Montana.

Clayton was born July 14, 1931, in Lewiston Idaho to parents George Boodry and Eunice (Clay) Manser. He was raised in Riggins, Idaho on a sheep and cattle ranch that...

Feb 19, 2022

Our sassy and feisty sister, Lorraine Ann Fultz, passed away following a four-year bout with cancer.  We want to inform everyone she was the most adamant and devoted Griz Fan we know.   And also, Lebron James lost a major admirer February 19, 2022.

Lorraine, 71 years-old, was born in Great Falls on September 15, 1950 to Thelma...

Feb 13, 2022

Betty Ann (Shore) Reed passed away in Great Falls, MT, on Feb. 13, 2022, at the age 69.  Going to be home with her Lord, escorted to heaven with the help of the exceptional staff at Benefis Peace Hospice, after a short battle with Small Cell Carcinoma of the Lungs.  A memorial will be planned at a later date.  ...

Feb 4, 2022

On February 4th, 2022, Donald D. Hicks, of Geraldine, MT, passed away from natural causes at the Missouri River Medical Center in Fort Benton, MT.

Born October 28, 1934, to Harold and Edna (Robison) Hicks, Don was the fifth of six brothers and sisters. After attending elementary/middle school at Harwood Lake School, Don...

Feb 1, 2022

Bonnie Jean Mayo, 87, died Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022 at Benefis Hospital of natural causes. Cremation has taken place and a celebration of life in loving memory of Bonnie will be held Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022 at 3 p.m. in Geraldine at the Community Church Fellowship Hall (former Methodist Church). Memorials in Bonnie's honor may be made...

Jan 30, 2022

Peggy Anne Booth, 82, passed away Sunday, January 30, 2022, at Peace Hospice in Great Falls, Montana. Peggy was born October 21, 1939, to Roy and Leone (Davison) Knudson in Great Falls, Montana. She was raised on the family farm on the North Bench, with her brothers Gary, Ken and Russ and sister Katie. Peg attended Highwood schools, graduating...

Dec 13, 2021

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Dec 12, 2021

Joanne Elaine (Ophus) Kibbee, age 78 of Big Sandy, passed away on December 12, 2021 in Great Falls, Montana. Memorial contributions in Joanne's honor may be made to The Shriners Hospital for Children  911 W. 5th Ave. Spokane, WA 99204, K-9 Companions/Montana Grand Chapter of Eastern Star P.O. Box 515 White Sulpher Springs, MT 59645, or to a memorial...

Nov 18, 2021

Lawrence C. Siebenaler, 89, of Great Falls, Montana passed away on November 18, 2021 at Benefis Hospital of Covid pneumonia.

Lawrence was born in North Dakota in 1932 to William and Elizabeth (Anglesburg) Siebenaler. His family moved to Three Forks, Montana in 1936 and later to Fort Benton in 1945. Lawrence graduated with an honors diploma from...

Nov 10, 2021

He was his father's son.  From his father, he learned what the words honor and integrity meant, and so many other things, and lived by them all of his life.  Bernard Calvin (Cal) Nelson was born in a two-room house, built by his dad, in the woods, a little south of Gowan, Minnesota, on November 16, 1938, to Adolph...

Nov 1, 2021

Lacey Danielle Trentham, 34, died November 1, 2021, at her home in Fort Benton, Montana.

Lacey or "Bo" as she is affectionately known as, was born August 13, 1987, in Wichita Falls, Texas to Christopher and Marquitta (Frazier) Trentham. She was raised in...

Oct 22, 2021

October 22, 2021, Larry Martin, 71, passed away at his home, on his own time, just the way he would have wanted to, not rushed. He had suffered for 12-years battling with cancer. His memorial service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 6, 2021, at the Benton Funeral Home Chapel with burial and military honors at the Riverside Cemetery. ...

Oct 10, 2021

Eric Thomas Burtchett, 25, passed away in a motor vehicle accident on Sunday morning, October 10, 2021. Cremation has taken place and his memorial service will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday, October 23, 2021 at the Geraldine School Gymnasium. Memorials in Eric's honor may be made to the Eric Burtchett Memorial Fund. Please visit Eric's online memorial page at www.bentonfh.com...

Oct 9, 2021

Marian Jean " Cubby" Buck, 90, passed away from natural causes on October 9, 2021, with her son, Rodger by her side. Her prayer vigil will be 7 p.m. Thursday, October 21, 2021 with her funeral mass 10:30 a.m. Friday, October 22, 2021 all at St. Margaret's Catholic Church in Geraldine, Montana with Father Mohan Raj Arockia officiating. Her...

Oct 1, 2021

Deborah Lynn Taylor, 61, passed away Friday, October 1, 2021, in Arizona from complications after a stroke. Her graveside service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, May 21, 2022, at the Riverside Cemetery with Pastor Kit Miller officiating. A fellowship luncheon will be held at the First Christian Church immediately after the graveside service. Please visit Debbie's online memorial page...