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Ruby Ione Eliason, 93, passed away Oct. 2, 2021 at her Prairie Ridge home. Ruby was born Feb. 9, 1928 to Louis and Pearl Johnson. She grew up on the homestead north of Frazer with two sisters, Opal and Ruth. The family later moved into Frazer where she graduated from high school and attended beauty school in Minneapolis with her life-long friend, Dorothy. There are many tales that could be told about their time there. She returned to Frazer and on March 25, 1949 and married the love of her... Full story
Charlene Kaye Nelson Lamb Raymond passed away peacefully in Helena on Sept. 27, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. It was a beautiful sunny Monday afternoon when she was welcomed into the waiting arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at the age of 67. She was beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother/Oma, sister and friend. She will be truly missed. Charlene was born in Glasgow on Sept. 2, 1954 to Eldon Charles and Leona Veronica (Vande Wiele) Nelson. She grew up in Hinsdale where her dad owned... Full story
Arden L. Grady, age 79, passed away in Glasgow, Montana at Valley View Home on Sept. 30, 2021. He was born May 21, 1942, to Philip and Florence (Downing) Grady. He attended Snake Creek School and graduated from Hinsdale High school. Arden served in the Army. He returned to Hinsdale in 1967. Arden liked to drink coffee and visit with friends. He loved to talk about horses and his dogs from his time in the military. Arden enjoyed playing bingo and cards. He was preceded in death by his parents,... Full story
Graveside services for Vern Turner will be at 2 p.m. Oct. 16 at the Nashua Cemetery in Nashua. In case of poor weather, the service will be held at Grace Lutheran Church (formerly Bergies). A Reception will follow at Grace Lutheran Church. All are welcome.... Full story
Muriel Pischel died at age 95 peacefully with her daughter, Sherrie, at her side. She looked forward to going home to be with her Lord and Savior. Salutatorian of her graduating class in Outlook, MT, Muriel went on to earn her teaching certificate. She taught all grades, all subjects, including music and art; first in McElroy and later Raymond, MT. Her room in the back of the country school houses came with a peg, a shelf, a cot and a stove on top of a desk. An accomplished musician, she played... Full story
• Graveside services for Robert C. Romo will at 10 a.m. Oct. 9 at the Saco Cemetery, Saco, MT. There will be a lunch afterwards at the IOOF Hall in Saco.... Full story
Annette "Sugar" Rae Bilger was born May 8, 1960 to Hattie Begs His Own. She grew up and attended school in Wolf Point, Montana. She met Robert Bilger and a few years later they got married and from this union they raised four children. She worked for Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow, Montana for 32 years. She retired from there in October 2020. She created so many friendships and was always there especially for her children and grandchildren. She loved watching movies, listening to mu... Full story
Wayne Elmer Nybakken, age 88 of Glasgow, passed away at Valley View Home on Sept. 9, 2021, after a long battle with cancer -with loving family at his side. Wayne was born Aug. 11, 1933, in Frazer, the first child to parents Elmer and Bernice (Johnson) Nybakken. He was raised on the family farm north of Nashua where he helped with the farm chores and enjoyed his horse, Domino. As a youngster, he learned to run and repair machinery, wanting to know what made the machinery "tick." Wayne and... Full story
Robert "Rob" Charles Romo was born in the early morning of March 22, 1963 to Charles and Shelley (Irish) Romo in the Middle of Nowhere, Glasgow, MT, and passed away on Sept. 19, 2021 in Kennewick, WA after a hard fought battle against COVID-19. Rob was the first son and third child, with two older sisters, Valarie Ann and Teresa Jo, and 2 younger brothers, Randall Paul and Timothy Day. He was in a hurry to come and get life started as he was an inquisitive and mischievous child from the very... Full story
Constance "Connie" Terry left this world on the evening of Sept. 22, 202,1 at home, surrounded by her family. Her passing was peaceful. Those that knew her were blessed and she will be forever missed. Connie Terry first blessed this world in the early morning of July 17, 1926. She was the second child of Frank Arthur and Marjorie (Frow) Whitmus. The family later increased in size to a total of 11 children. The family farmed the homestead near Vida, Montana. They were a family of the depression.... Full story
Leah Rae (Hensrud) Tihista passed away on Aug. 11, 2021, in Richland, Washington due to complications from a stroke. Known as "Lee-Ray" to family and friends she was born in Scobey, Montana in 1934. Her parents Ephraim and Audrey Hensrud were farmers near Flaxville, Montana before moving to the boom town of Wheeler, Montana where Ephraim worked on the construction of the Fort Peck Dam. In 1940, the family moved to Nashua where her father opened a retail store known as "Gambles" with two... Full story
• A Celebration of Janet Kay Lentzner's life will be at 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24 at Highland Cemetery, followed by a dinner and gathering at Elks Lodge. Bell Mortuary is assisting, and condolences may be left at bellmortuarymontana.com. Memorial donations may be made in Janet's honor to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (givenow.lls.org).... Full story
Donna Jean (Blanton) Glover passed away Friday, September 10, 2021 at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow. Donna was born September 7, 1946 to Jewell (Hall) and Earl Blanton. Her mother, Jewell, passed away when Donna was only 5-years-old and her father asked her grandmother Peggy Tackett to raise her until she was grown enough. Donna met and married Wilbur William Pressler in 1966, the following year the couple welcomed daughter Darla. In 1970 they welcomed a son, Dirik. In 1971 they... Full story
Loving husband, father and grandfather, Michael L. Hansen, 77, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side from a long battle with cancer on Saturday, September 11, 2021. Michael was born June 25, 1944 to Carl & Gladys Hansen in Glasgow, MT. He grew up in Glasgow and spent as much time as he could on his grandparent's farm north of Glasgow. Michael attended Glasgow Public Schools all the way through graduation. On his 18th birthday he enlisted in the Marine Corps and served for... Full story
Ardis R. Nichols passed away from natural causes on August 28, 2021 in Bozeman, Montana. Ardis was born on February 5, 1927, in Frazer, to Mathias and Elsie Eliason. Ardis was involved in band, 4-H, and was a youth camp leader for Bible Camp. Ardis graduated high school from Frazer. She then attended Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota where she made close life-long friends and enjoyed performing with the orchestra playing the clarinet. She returned to Frazer after two years and worked at... Full story
• Memorial Service for Carol Brown will be at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 20 at Bell Mortuary followed by a reception at 3 p.m. at the Fort Peck Hotel . • A Celebration of Janet Lentzner's life will be at 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24 at Highland Cemetery followed by a dinner and gathering at Elks Lodge. Bell Mortuary is assisting, and condolences may be left at bellmortuarymontana.com. Memorial donations may be made in Janet’s honor to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (givenow.lls.org).... Full story
Bruce W. Boyum, 64, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer at his residence on Thursday, August 26, 2021. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at Fifth Avenue Christian Church with Pastor Munya Takawira of the Community Alliance Church officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery. Bruce's family has suggested memorial donations be made in his memory to Your Network of Praise Christian Radio, a ministry he was excited to be a part of from... Full story
On Friday, August 27, 2021, Everest Louis Marks passed away at the age of 96. He was a farmer, businessman, husband, WWII veteran, and the father of four children: Suzanne Marks (Tony Nino), Steven Marks (Dr. Debbie Marks), Mitchell Marks (Mel Holm) and Paulette Schneider (Doug Schneider). He was a grandfather of six, and great grandfather of four. Everest was born on August 20, 1925, in Saco, MT to Ernst and Anna (Martin) Marks. He was the last surviving member of his siblings and their... Full story
It is with profound sadness that the family of Janet Kay Lentzner announce her sudden, peaceful passing on July 20th, 2021 at the age of 68 in Denver, CO. Janet was born at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow, MT on August 30, 1952 to Edward "Eddie" Lentzner and Laura Kristine (Egstad) Lentzner. She was raised in Larslan, MT on the family farm with her siblings Ronald, Beverly, and Shirley. She was baptized, confirmed, and a member of Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Richland, MT. She... Full story
The last of the old-time cowboys branded his last calf, saddled his horse and rode into heaven on August 31, 2021 at the age of 100 years. Jack W. Nickels of Ft. Peck was born September 24, 1920 to Herman J. Nickels and Lydia (Meyers) Nickels. He was brought up in northern McCone County where he lived all his life. He lived during a time before barbed wire- when he would ride for several days to gather the family cattle each autumn. His horsemanship earned him a second place Bronc Riding in... Full story
Hattie Marie Bretzke, age 95, passed away Saturday, Aug. 21 due to natural causes at Sweet Memorial Nursing Home. Hattie was born on July 21, 1926, in Harlem, Montana, to Leonard and Stella (Lewellen) Fouts. She was raised on farms outside Nashua and Turner, attending school and working in her father's store in Nashua. On October 24, 1945, Hattie married Richard "Bud" A. Bretzke in Glasgow, and the couple had eight children. They farmed for a few years outside of Glasgow, and moved to Havre in... Full story
Irving Lenard Johnson, of Bozeman, Montana, passed in peace on August 20. Irv was born Valentine's Day, Feb. 14, 1947, in Oconto Falls, Wisconsin, to Lee and Alice Johnson. Irv graduated from Green Bay Preble High School, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, in 1965. Following high school, he went on to obtain a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point. On June 21, 1969, Irv married Judy (Gerndt) in Suring, Wisconsin. Irv's memory will live on through his wife, Judy, his... Full story
George Kolstad passed away Sunday, August 22, 2021 at the Community Nursing Home in Anaconda, Montana. George was born February 7, 1928 at the Mimn place outside of Tampico, Montana to Ben and Caroline (Hess) Kolstad. He was one of six children born at home and delivered by their father. His siblings are Sylvia Thomas, Betty Holden, Grace Houghton, Bennie Kolstad and John Kolstad. George started grade school at Tampico while the family was at the Mimn Place. When the family moved to a place clos... Full story
Noreen Margaret Cuskelly Austin was born on June 22, 1936, in Killdeer, ND to Eva Marie Kaufman Cuskelly and Timothy Phillip Cuskelly. She was raised with siblings Irene, Pat, Dot (Dorothy) Jimmy, and Rosemary in the Killdeer area. Noreen attended college in Dickinson, ND, earning a teaching degree. She loved children and chose her career to facilitate that love. After moving to Glasgow to start her new teaching career at Glasgow South Side School, she met her lifetime love, George Phillip... Full story
Melvin Cecil Larsen, 98, of Glasgow, Montana and Owensboro, Kentucky, departed this world with his daughter by his side at 11:37 a.m., Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at Wellington Parc. He was born Nov. 25, 1922, in Glasgow, MT to the late Nels and Cecilia Damman Larsen. From a young age, Melvin was taught the value of a job well-done, helping care for his parent's gardens, delivering telegrams for pennies and doing other odd jobs. When his father passed away, Melvin was only seventeen, but helped... Full story
