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Shane Coby Abbott was born on September 28, 1973 to Neoma Longknife Abbott & Gerald Lee Abbott. Shane passed away on February 15, 2021 due to natural causes. Shane was blessed with an awesome personality, always quick witted, and had a bro everywhere. He attended school at Harlem High School and Ronan High School graduating 1993. During high school he participated in basketball, Cross Country, and football. After high school Shane began work as a firefighter and then moved into the construction...
Ellen Haugen Opprecht, formerly of Chinook, died January 15 of interstitial lung disease. She was 85. A born romantic raised on the Montana plains, she became a champion for justice and independence for women. Known to suddenly break out in song or recite dramatic verse, she set an example for living life to the fullest. Ellen grew up in a family of six on a ranch on the Milk River west of Chinook known tongue-in-cheek as "The Neversweat." Because of wartime material needs, electricity didn't co...
William "Bill" W. Young 54, passed away at his residence in Havre, of natural causes. No services are planned at this time. Please visit Bill's online memorial page at www.hollandbonine.com to leave a message of condolence for his family. William was born February 13, 1966 in Havre, to Jack and Helen Young of Lloyd, Montana. He grew up on the family ranch and graduated high school in Chinook, with the class of 1985. He worked for twenty years, along-side his father, attending to the needs of the...
Capt. James C. Baird, Special Forces, U.S. Army, Airborne, Vietnam War: LRRP, MACV-SOG, Honorable Discharge, 1942-2021, member of the Ft. Belknap Assiniboine Tribe, MT. Upon returning from the war, James served as a Counselor in Indian Health in Billings and excelled as a University Instructor in Great Falls, MT. He completed an Associate’s, Bachelor’s and Masters Degree, with certifications in BSHS/CCDC. He is survived by his Wife of 21 years named Cynthia, Brother Oscar, Sister’s Diane and Alene, Children: Natasha, Matthew, James, Suzi,...
Ellen Haugen Opprecht, formerly of Chinook, died January 15 of interstitial lung disease. She was 85. A born romantic raised on the Montana plains, she became a champion for justice and independence for women. Known to suddenly break out in song or recite dramatic verse, she set an example for living life to the fullest. Ellen grew up in a family of six on a ranch on the Milk River west of Chinook known tongue-in-cheek as "The Neversweat." Because of wartime material needs, electricity didn't co...
Long-time Boise resident Edward Van Felton died at home in Boise, ID on January 19, 2021. He was 98 years old. Ed was born in the Bears Paw Mountains in North Central Montana on July 28, 1922 to Pruden and Sallie Felton. His grandparents had moved from North Carolina to the area in 1889, the year Montana became a state. Edward was the youngest of seven brothers and had two younger sisters. The family moved from their ranch in the mountains to an irrigated farm near Chinook, MT in the early...
Clarence M. "Fritz" Keller, 76, passed away from injuries he received from an accident on the farm Tuesday, January 19, 2021. A rosary and a funeral mass will be held for immediate family at the St. Jude Catholic Church. His burial will be held at the Cottonwood Cemetery North of Havre. Fritz always said that he would prefer contributions be made to his memorial rather than put towards flowers for his service. Therefore, memorial contributions in Fritz's honor may be made to St. Jude Church or t...
Lois Mable (Billmayer) Alcorn passed away peacefully at her home in Kennewick, WA on Jan 14, 2021. Lois was born on Aug 18, 1930 to Roy Clifford Billmayer and Mable Rhoda McGuire. She was born in her grandparents home in Harlem, MT. She was the first daughter in the family and joined her three brothers at the family home in Hogeland, MT. She was joined by a younger sister when she was three. Lois lived on the family farm in Hogeland, MT until she moved to Harlem, MT to attend high school during...
Santiago "James" Orlando Madril was born 9/9/1952 to Jimmie & Eleanor Madril in Duran New Mexico. James O was raised in both Duran and Roswell New Mexico and was one of 9 children. One of James's proudest accomplishments outside his family was serving for the United States Military in both the Army and National Guards for a total of 34 years retiring in 2007. Throughout his years of service James developed some of his most cherished friendships that lasted his whole career and beyond. This is...
John Bearcub Jr. 75, passed away at the FT. Belknap IHS Center in Harlem MT, on January 21, 2021. John was born on August 6, 1945 to Elisabeth Jackson and John Beacub Sr. in Glasgow MT. Later his mom met Gilbert Horn and was raised on Ft. Belknap "Down the Valley", and Frazer MT. In 1963 John graduated from Harlem High School. After graduation he joined the US Navy where he served during the Vietnam War. After his time in the Service, he went on to work many jobs which included, ranch work,...
Loretta Park, 73, passed away due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident on Monday, January 18, 2021. Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 23, 2021, at Fifth Avenue Christian Church with Pastor Rick Hodshire officiating. Burial followed in the Kuper Memorial Cemetery in Chinook. Loretta's family has suggested memorial donations be made in her memory to Fifth Avenue Christian Church or to the charity of the donor's choice. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been...
Dora Poore Skoyen passed away at home on December 26, 2020 after a fight with cancer. Dora was born to Carlton and Cleona (Crites) Poore on December 5, 1953. She joined two other siblings and then there were two that followed. Dora attended Zurich Elementary and then went on to Chinook High School. She married Bob Jendro in 1972, they later divorced in 1993. She had various different jobs through her life, most involving cooking and waitressing. She worked for the Past time Steakhouse for 23...
On January 5, 2021 Brad Steward Maddox, 71, died from accidental electrocution at his home in Pocatello, ID. Born on November 7, 1949, Brad was the third of seven children born to Wesley and Fontella Maddox of Chinook. He grew up on the family farm and attended school in Chinook. In high school he excelled in choir and was a member of the elite "Highliter" singers. He graduated from CHS in 1968. After attending BYU he began working in construction, a profession he loved and enjoyed. The company...
Calvin Sidney Blatter, 97, left his earthly family to join his Heavenly family on Thursday, January 14, 2021. A Family Graveside Service were held at the Kuper Cemetery in Chinook on Tuesday, January 19th at 1:00 PM. Calvin, "Cal", was born on the 10th of October 1923 to William L. and Olga Blatter in Ammon, Idaho. He was the middle child of nine children. The family moved to Chinook, Montana in 1929, living on a farm. In 1939 Cal decided not to finish his senior year of high school as his...
Burchard Jack Windels Sr., 85, of Fairfield, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on January 6, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Burt was born October 14, 1935 in Chinook, MT to Raymond and Marion Windels. His best friends were his siblings Virginia, Bill, and Pernal "PeeWee" whom he played and grew up with on their ranch five miles south of Hogeland. Burt attended elementary at Wing School, a one room schoolhouse. He attended high school at Hogeland High and graduated in 1954. He atten...
Stanley M. DeZort of Great Falls passed away at the age of 87 on Thursday, December 17, 2020. A celebration of life will be held the summer of 2021 in Neihart. Stanley was born on October 27, 1933, in Cut Bank to Chester J. and Dorothy L. (Wacker) DeZort. He attended Meadowbrook Grade School north of Cut Bank and graduated from Fairfield High School. He was in the US Army from 1953 to 1955 during the Korean War. He was very patriotic and very proud to have served his country. He was an oil refin...
Cranston Hawley, 93, died of natural causes at his home with his family by his side on Saturday morning, January 2, 2021. A wake began at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, January 8, 2021, in Cranston's garage located at 425 2nd St. SW in Harlem, and continued until 9:00 p.m. that evening. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Please visit Cranston's online memorial page and leave a message of condolence for his family at www.hollandbonine.com. Cranston was born on October 8,...
"Lambing" started extra early on a farm north of Saco on Valentine's Day in 1925 with the birth of George Henry Lamb. Liz and Elmer Lamb were the proud parents of Baby Lamb who joined siblings Manuel, Ivis, and Elmer and later Ruth, all of whom preceded George in death. George is one of the few people you can say spent about 90 years of his life working. In his early years, he worked for the railroad, did construction at Cole and worked at the Glasgow Air Force Base. Shortly after marrying his...
Ronald William LaTray began his life on December 12, 1951. He was the third boy born to John and Sophie LaTray. He came from a family of 7 brothers and 1 sister. He often liked to reminisce about he and his brothers adventures growing up on the North side riding horses and working along side their dad. He attended school in Chinook, graduating in 1971. He excelled in football and wrestling while in High School, and lettered in both sports for three years. After graduation, Ronnie joined the...
Long time Malta and Chinook resident, Elmer Nelson 68, passed away December 30, 2020 in Chinook. A viewing was held Monday, January 4 at 6:00 pm and a burial to take place Tuesday, January 5 at 2:00 pm at the Malta Cemetery with Military honors. Dad was born March 4, 1952 in Malta, Montana to Elmer Nelson and Dorothy (Fanning) Nelson. On November 26, 1973 he met Colleen Faye Rogers in Lewistown, Montana and had five children. Dad loved fishing with his kids, hunting, and caring for his pets. He...
Our beloved Mother, Mama, and Great Mama, Nancy Ann Sudan, passed away unexpectedly December 20, 2020 at the Sweet Home in Chinook. She spent her last days surrounded by friendly faces, telling her daughter how happy she was with the food and care, and visiting her great grandkids who came to sing her Christmas Carols. Nancy was born to Dale and Lola Richie in Villisca, Iowa August 28, 1940 at her grandparent's farm. Playing with her cousins was a fond memory of hers. In September of 1951 they...
Frank Sharples, 99, passed away on December 31, 2020 due to natural causes at the Sweet Memorial Nursing Home in Chinook, MT, after having recovered from Covid-19. Due to Covid-19 a small, limited family service will be January 7, 2021 at the Wilderness Funeral Home of Chinook. Others interested can view the service by watching the live stream on the Wilderness Funeral Home Facebook. Frank was born April 30, 1921, the baby of the family, on a farm North of Zurich, MT, to Judson F. Sharples and...
Nora Jean "EAGLE" Blackcrow was the 6th born out of 10 children to Joseph Blackcrow and Rosie Shortman. Her siblings are Eileen Brandly, Joseph (MaryAgnes) Blackcrow Jr, Mark (Carmilita) Blackcrow, Lois Falcon, Gloria (Leroy) Shields, Mary (Delmar) Bigby, Aloysious-Punny Blackcrow, Phillip (Leona) Blackcrow, George Blackcrow. Eagle loved her children and grandchildren and loved that she got to help raise Cody, Lexy & Marty, Lance, & Amilia she really enjoyed babysitting her grandbabies & great...
Shirley soared to Heaven singing "I'll Fly Away" as she left the chains of this earth on Sunday, December 20, 2020. Music was always a very important part of Shirley's life as she sang and whistled through her life. She was often the soloist at church in Chinook and Harlem where she lived for the first half of her life. She sang with the 'Lilies of the Valley' for some twenty plus years. She loved the opportunity to be part of this close knit group that entertained in the Bitterroot Valley....
Kitty Martin Wines aka Vickey Broughton, age 62, of Chinook MT, passed away on Dec 10, 2020 after diagnosed with Covid. Kitty was born May 13th 1958 to Ruth Solomon & Gene Broughton in Long Beach CA. In 1969 Ruth moved her four children to Havre MT to raise her family on the ranch that was left to Ruth & her brother Ted after their father passed. Being raised on the ranch south of Havre is where Kitty found her passion & love for horses & the outdoors. While still in High School Kitty even broke...
