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Alvin Douglas Hopkins born August 18,1973, passed away at the age of 52 at Northern Montana Hospital in Havre MT on Monday March 17, 2025. Alvin was born in the same hospital to Douglas (Doug) and Loretta (First Raised). He was their second child, Doug's seventh child and Loretta's third child. Alvin was born fighting right from the get go. But he didn't let any of his health drawbacks hold him down. He was always willing to lend a hand and put in a hard day of work. His favorite place to...
Debbie Chapman Olson passed away on March 12, 2025, in Havre, Montana. Born on December 24, 1955, to Melvin and Lona (Brinkman) Chapman, Debbie's roots ran deep in the community. Debbie attended school in Chinook, Montana where she was a dedicated athlete, playing varsity basketball for four years. She also participated in high school track and summer softball, demonstrating a lifelong passion for sports and teamwork. Throughout her career, Debbie made a profound impact on the lives of children...
Ernestine Wallner Olson, 86, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2025, at her daughter's home in Missoula, MT. Born on April 26, 1938, Ernestine grew up with her two brothers in Chinook, Montana. She graduated college at SMU in Dallas, Texas. She dedicated her life to teaching, shaping young minds for an incredible 50 years. Her passion for education left a lasting impact on countless students and colleagues. Beyond her career, Ernestine was deeply involved in her community and faith. She was a...
Coy Jane (Damuth) McHenry, age 79, passed away on March 13, 2025. She was surrounded by her loving family and passed peacefully with a lovely smile on her face. Coy was living at the Masonic Home in Helena MT at the time of her passing. Coy was born on September 12,1945 in Townsend, MT to Leo and Adaline (Poe) Damuth. Coy was raised in Townsend. She married the love of her life, Ken McHenry, in 1962 and together they raised their 4 children in Florence, MT with a brief detour to Dickinson, ND....
John W. "Jack" Young, 81, passed away due to natural causes at his Lewistown residence on Friday, February 28, 2025. Funeral services was held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, March 7, 2025, in the Commercial Building at the Blaine County Fairgrounds. Burial followed in Kuper Memorial Cemetery. Jack's family has suggested memorial donations be made in his memory to the MSUN Rodeo Scholarship Fund or the North Central Montana Stockgrowers Association Scholarship Fund. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has...
James Roy Billmayer was born May 7, 1928, to Mabel (McGuire) and Roy Billmayer in Harlem, Montana. He passed away on March 1st, 2025, at Sweet Nursing Home in Chinook. Jim lived a very full life. He worked hard from the time he was a young man, growing up on the family farm. He graduated high school in Harlem and attended college in Missoula for a short time. He and Helen were married on May 18, 1949, in the Hogeland Lutheran Church. Last spring they celebrated 75 years of marriage. Their son...
John P. Faber, just shy of 89, passed from this earthly life into the loving peace of his Lord and Savior on Feb 13, 2025, in Havre, MT. At his request, a private family burial will be held at a later date. John was born Apr. 1, 1936, the oldest of five to Paul and Alvina (Luoma) Faber. He is survived by his children; Marion (Pat) Leary, Jody Wallace, Elgin (Colleen) Faber and Luke Faber as well as extended family. John will be remembered for his strong work ethic and gentleman ways and as a...
She passed away January 30, 2025 at Sweet Memorial Nursing Home. A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 PM, March 8th, at the Chinook Eagles....
James Billmayer, 96, passed away March 1, 2025. A visitation will be held Thursday, March 6th from 6-8: 00 PM at Wilderness Funeral Homes in Chinook. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, March 7th, at Wing Cemetery. A funeral service will follow the graveside at 11:00 AM, at the American Lutheran Church in Hogeland. Arrangements have been entrusted to Wilderness Funeral Homes....
John W. "Jack" Young, 81, passed away due to natural causes at his Lewistown residence on Friday, February 28, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, March 7, 2025, in the Commercial Building at the Blaine County Fairgrounds. Burial will follow in Kuper Memorial Cemetery. Jack's family has suggested memorial donations be made in his memory to the MSUN Rodeo Scholarship Fund or the North Central Montana Stockgrowers Association Scholarship Fund. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home...
Gaylord Waisath born October 16, 1940 to Herman and Hazel Waisath. He lived on a Farm west of Chinook with 7 siblings. Gaylor graduated from Chinook High School in 1958, then joined the Navy for 3 years serving in the Pacific. He worked construction for 2 years and due to an accident that resulted from a D9 Cat rear end dump truck rolled on his leg he spent 6 months in the hospital. He then decided to go back to school and graduated from Brigham Young University in 1971 with a masters degree in...
Sandra L. O'Bryan Stiffarm, 78, passed away peacefully and surrounded by love on February 19, 2025 in Seattle, Washington following a sudden and brief illness. Sandy was born on April 9, 1946, the only child of Gerald and Mary (Robinson) O'Bryan and an enrolled member of the Gros Ventre (Aaniiih) Tribe. Sandy's first home was on the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation, at the O'Bryan Ranch established by her father and grandfather (Thomas O'Bryan), but she spent most of her young life living in...
Mary Lou M Lexvold-West, aged 86, passed away on January 8, 2025 at her home in Sun City West, AZ. Born March 8, 1938 in Madison, WI. Although born and raised in Wisconsin, Marylou lived the largest portion of her life in Anchorage, AK, raising her family and working at the FAA in logistics. After retirement Mary Lou and her husband Dave moved to Washington State then settled in Arizona. Also making Chinook their part time home, where she established friendships and memories she cherished for...
Nina Marlenee, 78, passed away January 30, 2025 at Sweet Memorial Nursing Home. A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 PM, March 8th, at the Chinook Eagles. Nina was born to Anna and Gordon Marlenee in Scobey, MT on April 7, 1946. On June 30, 2009 she was married to Roy Case and they resided in Chinook, MT. In her spare time, Nina enjoyed sewing and gardening. She was a loving mom, grandmother, and she loved her "furbabies". Nina was preceded in death by her brother Kenneth Marlenee. Nina...
Dennis Gay Hensley of Williston, ND formerly of Harlem, Montana passed away at Bethel Lutheran home on February 16, 2025 due to cancer complications. Dennis was born on May 23, 1955 in Hardley, Arkansas to Lloyd and Dorothy (Holmes) Hensley. Dennis was the third of four children. Despite quitting school his junior year, Dennis was very intelligent. Dennis later served in the army for two years and was a very hard worker always busy. He spent time working on ranches hauling and cutting wood...
Amber Leigh Short was born on February 17, 1974, and passed away on February 17, 2025 from complications of diabetes. Amber was born in Great Falls, MT to Linda (Sugar) Blackbird and Robert (Bubz) Short. She attended elementary school in North Dakota and Sacramento, California but Montana was always home to her. Amber had four children, Dakota Short, Aubrey Stanley, Vincent Short, and Carter Short. Amber had numerous jobs working in fast food. She lived a carefree life and often traveled back...
Delphus “James” Doney, 75, passed away due to natural causes at Benefis Healthcare on Thursday, February 13, 2025. Cremation has taken place, and at his request no services will be held, and his remains will be placed in the niche wall at Fort Harrison Veterans Cemetery. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Please visit James’ online memorial page to send a card or leave a message of condolence for his family at www.hollandbonine.com....
It is with great sadness that the family of Wayne H Maxwell announces his passing on February 1, 2025 at the Sweet Nursing Home in Chinook, MT. He was born on April 5, 1935 on the ranch near Warrick, MT to Moffet Dice and Lola May Maxwell. He grew up helping on the family ranch near Warrick. As he got older he also helped out with branding calves at various neighbors and friends. He attended area dances and the annual Warrick 4th of July Rodeo. It was at these dances where he met Beverly Smith...
Alan was born September 27,1945 in Havre Mt to Harold & Letha Peterson. Alan passed away at the family home of ongoing cardiac issues on February 4, 2025 with Linda at his side. Alan received his education in Chinook, graduating from Chinook High School in 1963. He then attended Northern Montana College. Alan also served his country by being a member of the Army National Guard of Montana, attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant with the 2nd Squadron 163rd Armored Cavalry. Alan started working at a...
Lance James Doney (Edo) passed away January 26, 2025 in Polson, MT. Lance was born January 4, 1992 to Margaret Ann Firstraised and Gordon James Ironman in Great Falls, MT. Lance loved hanging out with family and friends, Lance was the life of the party wherever he went, he sure knew how to keep everyone laughing. He loved camping, hookiebobing, swimming at Sluice boxes. Lance was the best dad, son, brother, grandson, nephew, and uncle, anyone could ever have. He also loved the Pittsburg...
Carol A. Doney, 80 - passed away due to natural causes at St. Vincent Hospital in Billings on Sunday, January 26, 2025. Wake services began at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, and continued until her funeral service, that was held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 30, 2025. Burial followed in the Harlem Cemetery. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Please visit Carol’s online memorial page to send a card or leave a message of condolence for her family at www.hollandbonine.com.....
Marie E. Rindy, 99, of Mayville, ND passed away on January 20, 2025, at the Luther Memorial Home, Mayville, ND, surrounded by her family. Marie Elizabeth (Holmes) Rindy was born on May 13, 1925, in Chinook, Montana, to Harold and Mildred (Halvorson) Holmes. She was the second oldest of seven children. She grew up in and around Chinook, graduating from Chinook High School in 1943. Following graduation, Marie worked in Nampa, Idaho, for 3 and a half years in the personnel office of the power...
Adrian Joseph Cochran, 49 - “Assiniboine Man”, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at his residence. Wake services will begin at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 30, 2025, and will continue until his funeral service, which will be at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 31, 2025, all at the Sacred Heart Church with Pastor Jackson Henry officiating. Burial will follow in the Fort Belknap Agency. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Please visit Adrian’s online memorial page to send a card or leave a message of co...
William Francis Doney "Toga Winca" "Gros-Ventre Man",70, was born on November 9, 1955 and passed away with his family by his side, Wednesday morning, December 26, 2024. He grew up in Hays, MT and he worked on various ranches in the Bear Paws. He then met Cheryl Kendall in 1987 and they resided in Landusky where he worked for Charlie Swenke for 12 years and retired due to health problems. He was also a seasonal firefighter. He then moved to Lodge Pole with Cheryl and they raised their grandchildr...
Merle Elwood Wiley Jr., known as Mick, passed away peacefully in his bed in Plentywood, MT on Friday, December 21 2024, at the age of 69 due to natural causes. Memorials may be sent to assist in final costs if you choose to do so. Please write Mick's name written to "Merle Wiley" (and in memo line: memorial) can be dropped off or mailed to First Bank of Montana in Chinook, MT, or sent to the donor's choice. Mick requested no memorial service, asking instead that his friends have a cup of...