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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Apr 21, 2021

John Henry Cloepfil, 84, passed away from cancer on April 21, 2021 at the Missouri River Medical Center at Fort Benton, Montana, with Hospice.

John was born June 24, 1936 in Beloit, Kansas, to Lyle and Hazel (Atkins) Cloepfil. He was raised and educated in small towns all over Eastern Colorado. He attended college at Fort Collins,...

Apr 11, 2021

Dennis Patrick McSweeney passed away on April 11, 2021.  Dennis was born in Fort Benton, Montana on February 8, 1958 to Steve and Edna McSweeney.  Dennis was always popular.  In high school, he was the student body president, a state competitor in singing, and a swim team champion.  He was comfortable in a big city, but he remained a...

Apr 10, 2021

Ronald Arthur Long, 81, of Highwood, Montana, died Saturday, April 10 th from injuries sustained in a tragic accident while helping a friend.

Ron was born February 4, 1940 at Garfield County Hospital in Pomeroy, Washington, the first of four children for Burton and Marian Long.  One year later, on Ron's birthday in 1941, the family settled...

Apr 4, 2021

Richard Lyle Bomgardner passed away Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021, at age 83 in Billings, Montana. He was born to Arnold and Hazel (Harvey) Bomgardner on June 25, 1937 in Wheatland, Wyoming.

He graduated from Wheatland High School in 1955. During high school, Lyle became a pilot and upon graduation moved to Geraldine,...

Apr 3, 2021

Helen L. Van Horn, 93, passed away Saturday, April 3, 2021 at her home in Fort Benton. A viewing will be held on Wednesday, April 14th at the Benton Funeral Home from 5 - 7 p.m. Her graveside service and burial will be 2 p.m. Thursday, April 15th at the Riverside Cemetery in Fort Benton. Memorials in Helen's honor...

Mar 23, 2021

Miriam Elizabeth Doles Bramlette went to be with the Lord on March 23, 2021 due to natural causes.

Miriam was born March 30, 1939 in Havre, Montana to Emmett and Clara Mae (Vielleux) Doles.  She was the second of four children and grew up in Austin, Texas.  She graduated from McCullam High School in 1957 and attended...

Mar 22, 2021

On the morning of March 22nd, Stan Smith peacefully passed away from natural causes in his hometown of Fort Benton, Montana.  He was 93 years old. A Celebration of Life will be held June19 @ 3pm in the Geraldine High School Gymnasium, reception following.

Stan was born in Fort Benton on August 8th, 1927.  He was the...

Mar 12, 2021

Marion "Toots" Hogoboom Price Heydon left for her vacation in Heaven on March 12, 2021 at Benefis Hospital.  "Toots" was born on March 3, 1935 to Gwen and Dudley Hogoboom in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  In 1946 the Hogobooms moved to Lakota, North Dakota.  "Toots" graduated from Lakota High School in 1953 where she immediately started as a life guard and...

Feb 28, 2021

Mary Scott passed away of natural causes on February 28, 2021 in Fort Benton, Montana. A Celebration of Life will be held at 12:30 p.m., Saturday, March 13, 2021 at the Benton Funeral Home with Pastor Marcia Muir officiating.  Burial to follow at Riverside Cemetery. Memorial donations in Mary's honor may be made to the Fort Benton United Methodist...

Feb 6, 2021

Gary Allen Geyer, 80, passed away on February 6, 2021 due to natural causes.

Gary was born on July 11, 1940 in Havre, Montana to Delvene (Corky) Courtnage Geyer and Ernest Geyer.  He lived his entire life in big Sandy, Montana.  His love for the land and for farming began at a young age.  Gary started farming...

Feb 4, 2021

Anella Marie Clark Martin, 89, passed away Thursday, February 4, 2021 of natural causes at Peace Hospice in Great Falls, Montana. Her rosary service will be held at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, February 11 th and her Funeral Mass at 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 12 th at St. Margaret's Catholic Church in Geraldine, Montana with Father Mohan officiating. Her burial...

Jan 12, 2021

June Anderson, 97, passed away on January 12, 2021 at Peace Hospice in Great Falls.  Cremation has taken place and due to Covid, a graveside service will be held in June.  Memorial donations in June's name may be made to Peace Hospice of Montana, P.O. Box 7008, Great Falls, MT 59405, Front Range Assisted Living, 2511 Front, Fort Benton,...

Jan 3, 2021

Dorothy E. Rosenberg, 90, of Geraldine, passed away surrounded by the love of her family on Sunday, January 3, 2021. Dorothy passed away peacefully at Peace Hospice in Great Falls, near the land that she loved.

Dorothy E. Suek was born to Henry and Caroline Suek on September 8, 1930. Dorothy attended school in Power. After school...

Jan 2, 2021

Susan D. Cline, 63, passed away January 2, 2021 in Great Falls, MT due to natural causes.  Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, January 15, 2021 at Riverside Cemetery in Fort Benton. The family has requested memorial donations in Sue's honor be made to the Dedman Foundation P.O. Box 1282 Fort Benton, Montana 59442.  Benton Funeral...

Dec 24, 2020

Bernadine Fairbanks passed away on December 24, 2020 after a short battle with illness.  Bernadine was born on September 6, 1927 to Waldo and Nina Painter.  She is survived by her daughter Lois, a sister Rita, five grandchildren, several great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Bernadine was preceded in death by her husband of 29 years...