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Darlene "Dar" Sylvia (Dunford) Sleeper-Schreyer, age 78, passed away on the morning of Friday, Sept. 4, 2020, at Valley View Home in Glasgow, Mont., as a result of a heart attack the previous week. Darlene Sylvia Dunford was born in Rochester, Minn., on Dec. 11, 1941, just four days after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. She was the sixth child of Floyd and Gertrude (Adams) Dunford. When Dar was young, her family lived on the Mayo Wood property. Her dad was an employee of the Mayos. They grew up pla... Full story
Glen Mahugh passed away August 24th 2020 of natural causes, at age 98. He was born in 1921 on the family homestead, located between Fort Peck and Nashua, the youngest of 10 children. Glen began school at the Galpin Community School and graduated from Glasgow High School. In 1942, Glen joined the U.S. Army Air Corps. He proudly served his country on the Pacific Front and played a significant role in ending WWII. After the war, Glen returned to Glasgow and began his career as an auto body... Full story
John P. Rock, of Saco, Mont., fell asleep peacefully in death the evening of Friday, Sept. 4, 2020, at the age of 71 in Glasgow, Mont. A private online memorial service will be arranged. John was born Aug. 30, 1949, in Omaha, Neb. He moved to Saco in 1966 and graduated from Saco High School in 1967, where he met his high school sweetheart, Judy Knudson. They married on Dec. 14, 1969, and have three wonderful children. In 1975, they moved to Long Beach, Wash., until they returned back to Saco in... Full story
Maxine (Thomas) Monson, 79, passed away on Friday, Sept. 4, 2020, at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow, Mont. There will be no funeral services. She was born on March 18, 1941, in Glasgow, to Albert Alvin and Myrtle Ivey (Luken) Thomas. In 1960, Maxine married Leland Monson. Together they raised their two children, Randon (Randi) and Kelly. Maxine lived her entire life in Glasgow and her greatest joy was spending time with her husband Leland, her children and grandchildren. Maxine was preceded in death by her infant son, Joseph; her... Full story
Robert L. Bird, age 80, passed away at his home in St. Marie, Mont., on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2020. Services are being planned for Monday, Sept. 21, 10 a.m., at Bell Mortuary in Glasgow, Mont. A full obituary will follow in next week’s Courier.... Full story
Larry Lee Kwasney Jr., 49, of Fort Peck, Mont., passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, Sept. 7, 2020. Visitation will be 12 to 3 p.m., Friday, Sept. 11, at Bell Mortuary, in Glasgow followed by a memorial service at the VFW, 1222 US-2, Glasgow, from 3 to 5 p.m. A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. at Riverside Cemetery in Circle, Mont., followed by a reception at the VFW, Saturday, Sept. 12. Condolences may be left for the family at bellmortuaryglasgow.com. A full obituary will be in... Full story
Robert "Bob" Duane Walker, 84, Ave Maria Village, Jamestown, N.D., took his last breath on earth the morning of Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020. In his own written testimony: "my life truly began at the age of 35, and years later, I find that every day with Jesus is sweeter than the day before." A celebration service will be held at 1 p.m., on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020, at the Kentucky Veteran's Cemetery, 2501 North Dixie Highway, Radcliff, Ky. His life-purpose was sharing God's Good News and loving... Full story
Glen Mahugh passed away Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, of natural causes, at age 98. A celebration of life will be held Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2 p.m., at Bell Mortuary in Glasgow, Mont. Interment will follow at the Glasgow Highlands Cemetery. Glen was born in 1921 on the family homestead, located between Fort Peck and Nashua, Mont., the youngest of 10 children. Glen began school at the Galpin Community School and graduated from Glasgow High School. In 1942, Glen joined the U.S. Army Air Corps. He proudly... Full story
Kathy Jo (Floyd) Jones was born on March 21, 1969, in Glasgow, Mont. to Bob and Trixie Floyd of Opheim, Mont. She passed peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, March 28, 2020, at their home in Wickenburg, Ariz. A memorial funeral service and reception will be announced at a later date. Growing up, Kathy enjoyed a childhood of horses, family and friends on the family ranch west of Opheim. On May 30, 1992, she married Dr. Troy Jones and settled in Livingston, Mont. It was there where...
Wilma May (Copenhaver) McElvain, 85, of Billings, Mont., passed away peacefully on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020, surrounded by her family. Visitation will be Wednesday, Sept. 9, from 5 to 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the Heights Family Funeral Home, 733 West Wicks Lane, on Thursday, Sept. 10, at 1 p.m. Burial will take place at the Huntley Cemetery. Wilma was born Sept. 20, 1934, in Hinsdale, Mont., to Edward and Hazel Carter Copenhaver, and grew up on the family farm. Wilma attended school in Vandalia and graduated high school from...
Daniel Duane Rogenes, age 36, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020, in Glasgow, Mont. Family will receive friends Friday, Sept. 4, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Bell Mortuary in Glasgow. Daniel's funeral services will be 10 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 5, at the Evangelical Church in Glasgow with Pastor Dave Odegard officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery in Glasgow. You are invited to come and share your stories of remembrance. Daniel was born Jan. 9, 1984, in Tillamook, Ore., to David and Cindy... Full story
Camilla Jean (Homiston) Souther was known by her middle name Jean since her birth on Dec. 8, 1928, in Fargo, N.D. She immediately was moved to a small farm in Bowbells, N.D., where after WWII she married Marion Julian Souther on June 30, 1946. Eighteen months later they welcomed their first child and soon moved to the home they built themselves until moving to Glasgow, Mont., in 1954. Jean birthed six children including twins that died in infancy. She was active in the First Methodist Church... Full story
Lavern "Vern" Harry Wiens, 80, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020. Services will be held on Saturday, Sept. 5, at 10:30 a.m. at Gospel Fellowship Church in Wolf Point, Mont. Lavern Harry Wiens was born on Nov. 21, 1939, on the family farm in Lustre, Mont., to Herman and Katherina Wiens. At the age of 15, Vern received Jesus Christ as his personal savior. He graduated from Lustre Bible Academy and attended college at Grace Bible Institute in Omaha,... Full story
Kurtis "Joe" D. Tolzien, 82, of Stevensville, Mont., passed away Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020, at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow, Mont. Graveside services will be held Monday, Aug. 31, at 2 p.m. at Highland Cemetery in Glasgow. Bell Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements. Joe was born Aug. 19, 1938, at FMDH in Glasgow, to Lawrence "Pete" and Marion (Davison) Tolzien. He received his early education in Glasgow and graduated from Glasgow High School. He married Mary Sue... Full story
Mary Ann (Farrell) Remus of Glasgow, Mont., passed away peacefully at Valley View Home, in Glasgow, on Monday, March 16, 2020, at the age of 90. A celebration of life will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 29, at Bell Mortuary with Pastor John Valle officiating.... Full story
Christian Skylar Henning, of Billings, Mont., went to be with Jesus on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2020, three short days after celebrating his 25th birthday. Burial will be at a later date. Christian was born in Tacoma, Wash., to Tamara Henning and Phillip Calfy Jr. When he was one years old, he gained an amazing stepfather, Michael, who taught Christian the art of basketball. Christian, his sister Angel and brother Brett grew up in Tacoma until 2005 when the family moved to Glasgow, Mont. Christian... Full story
A life lived in the service to others is a life well lived. Tommy Thompson lived that life. His family, his friends and his community were those he loved serving. Self-made businessman Thomas "Tom" Thompson passed away, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020, at his home surrounded by the love of his family, just as he wanted, after a battle with lung cancer. Tom was born in Spokane, Wash., on May 14, 1957, to Kenny and Sharon Thompson. He joined siblings Debby, Brian, and Diana. The family moved to Glasgow... Full story
Burnell "Bernie" D. Hart, 79, of Hinsdale, Mont., passed away Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020, at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital, in Glasgow, Mont. A celebration of life will be 11 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 13, at the Hinsdale American Legion Hall in Hinsdale with Howard Pippin officiating. Bernie was born July 2, 1941, in Bottineau, N.D., to Everett J. and Alma I. (Henrickson) Hart. He received his early education in Bottineau and then graduated from West Seattle High School in Seattle, Wash. He married... Full story
Christian Skylar Henning, of Billings, Mont., went to be with Jesus on Saturday, Aug 8, 2020, three short days after celebrating his 25th birthday. Visitation will be Saturday, Aug. 15, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Bell Mortuary in Glasgow, Mont. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Aug. 15, at Bell Mortuary with Pastor Bonnie Novak officiating. Burial will be at a later date.... Full story
Geraldine "Gerr" Dahl, 86, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2020, at Valley View Home in Glasgow, Mont. Gerry was born on April 23, 1934 in Flaxville, Mont., to Julius and Olga (Todahl) Flom. One of eleven children, Gerry grew up in McCone City while her father worked on the Fort Peck dam until the family moved to Nashua, Mont., in 1942. She participated in the school band as a majorette. On May 29, 1952 Gerry married Kenny Dahl at the Nashua Lutheran Church. Together they farmed and ranched... Full story
Glyn Went Bamford, 84, of Fort Peck, Mont., passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2020, of natural causes. He was born to Helen Went Bamford and Glyn Albert Bamford on July 22, 1935, in Portland, Ore. He was the middle of five children, Sally, Rilda, Elizabeth and Wallace. His family moved frequently and he attended numerous schools, graduating from Waldport, Oregon High School in 1952, at the age of 16. As a child, Glyn loved to play on the beach, played baseball, football, and track, and was an... Full story
Karen Arlene (Garwood) Stearns passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2020. Karen was born Dec. 14, 1947, in Glasgow, Mont., to Edgar and Toni Garwood. She was the second of three children. She grew up and attended school in Nashua, Mont. Graduating from Nashua High School in 1966, Karen continued her education at the Beauty School in Billings. On Nov. 4, 1967, Karen married Gary Stearns and in 1968 Steven was born and they moved to Lewistown, Mont. Gary had a job with Montana Power and Karen began... Full story
Larry C. Geiser, 78, of Glasgow, Mont., passed away Saturday, July 25, 2020. Family will receive friends at Bell Mortuary in Glasgow, Mont., Wednesday, July 29, 5 to 7 p.m. with the Rosary at 6:30 p.m. Funeral mass will be Thursday, July 30, at 10:30 a.m., at St. Raphael's Catholic Church in Glasgow. Burial will be at a later date. Larry was born Nov. 4, 1941, in Elbowoods, N.D., to Martin L. and Sibyl (Lind) Geiser. He received his education at Mandree, N.D. After graduating from high school,... Full story
Veronica May (Zvonar) Schaefer, 73, of Marana, Ariz., passed away on Friday, July 17, 2020. Formerly of Nashua, Mont., Veronica was born on May 17, 1947. Per her wishes, no services are planned.... Full story
Darlene (Stenbakken) Durell, of Nashua, Mont., at 83 years young, passed away peacefully at her home Sunday, July 5, 2020, after a very short battle with cancer with several family members by her side. No services are planned and cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will be scheduled at a later time on the family farm. Darlene was born on April 8, 1937, in Nashua to Bernard and Myrtle (Berg) Stenbakken, of Nashua. She attended Nashua schools into the middle of eleventh grade. She... Full story