Obituaries
Benton Funeral Home Obituaries
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Joanne E. Kibbee
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...
Lawrence Clarence Siebenaler
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...
Cal Bernard Nelson
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...
Lacey Danielle Trentham
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...
Larry David Martin
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. ...
Eric Thomas Burtchett
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...
Marian Jean "Cubby" Buck
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...
Deborah Lynn Taylor
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...
Beverly Lorraine Grass
Sep 23, 2021
Beverly Lorraine Grass, 92, passed away due to natural causes at Peace Hospice in Great Falls, MT on Thursday, September 23, 2021. Cremation has taken place, and a celebration of Beverly's life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 7, 2022, at Benton Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Riverside Cemetery. Benton Funeral Home has been...
Floyd W. Danbrook
Sep 23, 2021
Floyd W. Danbrook, 78 passed away Thursday, September 23, 2021 at the Benefis Hospital. At his request cremation has taken place and a memorial service to celebrate his life will be held 2 p.m. Friday, October 1, 2021 at the Geraldine Community Church. Memorials in Floyd's honor may be made to the Geraldine Volunteer Fire Department, the Geraldine Community...
William Joseph Potts
Jul 18, 2021
William Joseph Potts known as Billy Joe to his family passed away on July 18 th , 2021 at the Missouri River Medical Center in Fort Benton, Montana. The cause of death was pneumonia. He was born December 1 st , 1942 in Missoula, MT. His paternal grandmother Cornelia Potts attended his birth with Billy's mother Marian L. Potts...
Louise Mittal
Jul 13, 2021
Louise Mittal, 83, passed away Tuesdsay evening, July 13, 2021, at Benefis Hospital in Great Falls, Montana. Her funeral service will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, July 23, 2021, at the Geraldine Community Church in Geraldine, Montana with burial to follow at the Geraldine Cemetery next to her husband Robert V. Mittal. Memorial donations in Louise's honor may be made...
Robert Eugene Ebeling
Jul 2, 2021
Robert Eugene (Bob) Ebeling passed away peacefully at his home on July 2. A celebration of life will be held Sunday July 18 at 2:30 in the MT Agricultural Center in Fort Benton with a reception following.
Bob was born November 3, 1928 to Robert (Bob Sr) and Louella Ebeling in Hardin, MT. He was the eldest...
Dolores Visell Harrer
Jun 26, 2021
DOLORES VISELL HARRER, 92, of Great Falls, MT, passed away on June 26, 2021, at Benefis Peace Hospice. Dolores was born on December 28, 1928, to Rose and Arthur Visell, in Tacoma, WA. Her parents operated a bookstore in Tacoma.
Growing up, she and a neighbor girl each had a horse that each enjoyed riding...
Joan Irene Peterson
Jun 10, 2021
Joan Peterson, age 86, passed away on June 10, 2021, in a Salt Lake City hospital with family by her side.
Joan was born on November 25 th , 1934, to Harold and Irene Briggs in Bremerton, Washington. She married Ken Peterson in Las Vegas. Together they had 2 children Susan and Robert. Since Ken worked for...
Debra "Pade" Colleen Peterson
Jun 3, 2021
Debra 'Pade' Colleen Peterson December 5, 1959-June 3, 2021
Debra 'Pade' Peterson, 61, of Fort Benton, MT found eternal peace on Thursday, June 3rd, 2021 at Huntsman Cancer Institute in Salt Lake City, UT. When she rode her heavenly Harley to that big concert in the sky!
A memorial will be held at...
Peter Adam Tadej
Jun 1, 2021
In loving memory of a loving brother, uncle, and friend to many. Peter (Pete) Adam Tadej, 64, passed away at his residence on June 1, 2021, due to natural causes. Cremation has taken place and his graveside service will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday, June 26, 2021, at Riverside Cemetery. Please bring your own chairs. Memorial donations in Pete's honor...
Wesley Allen Wellman
Apr 28, 2021
Wesley (Wes) Allen Wellman, 66, passed away suddenly at his home in Fort Benton on April 28, 2021. Wes was born to Paul & Miriam (Gessaman) Wellman on January 12, 1955 in Great Falls, MT. He was the 2nd child of Paul & Miriam's.
Wesley was raised in Great Falls for a short time then the family...

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