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Benton Funeral Home Obituaries
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John Henry Cloepfil
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,...
Dennis Patrick Mcsweeney
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...
Ronald A. Long
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...
Richard Lyle Bomgardner
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,...
Helen Louise Van Horn
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...
Miriam E Bramlette
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...
Stanley Stewart Smith
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...
Marion Irene Heydon
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...
Mary Jane Scott
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...
Gary Allen Geyer
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...
Anella Marie Clark Martin
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...
June Anderson
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,...
Dorothy E. Rosenberg
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...
Susan Diane Cline
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...
Bernadine L. Fairbanks
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...
Frank Raymond Fairbanks
Nov 24, 2020
Frank Fairbanks passed away at the Missouri River Medical Center in Fort Benton on November 24, 2020. Frank was born December 13, 1952 to Charles and Bernadine Fairbanks. Frank was always known for his love of everything sports, The Yankees, Cowboys, Lakers, Bobcats but most importantly the Geraldine Tigers. There are so many memories of Frank driving school bus,...
Barbara Gail Queen
Nov 21, 2020
Barbara Gail Queen, 69, passed away Saturday, November 21, 2020 at Benefis Hospital in Great Falls; a casualty of Covid 19. At her request cremation will take place and the family will gather to celebrate Barbara's life when restrictions are lifted and it is safe. Memorials in Barbara's honor may be made to the American Legion, Legion Auxiliary and...
Anna M. Thorp
Oct 12, 2020
Anna M. Thorp, 88, passed away at her residence on October 12, 2020. Her Memorial Service will be 1:00 p.m., Friday, October 16, 2020 at Benton Funeral Home. Memorials in Anna's honor may be made to the Missouri River Medical Center or to the charity of one's choice.
Anna was born December 9, 1931 to Harry and...
Dolores L. Hoiland
Sep 26, 2020
Dolores L. (Hoem) Hoiland passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 26, 2020, in Fort Benton, Montana at the age of 87. Dolores was born on March 6, 1933, to Grace and Arnie Hoem, a ranching family in Big Timber, Montana. She grew up with her older brother and protector, Harold, and identical twin sister Doris, all working very hard...

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