One Nation, Under God
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Catherine Faydo Black, 77, passed away July 16th at the Goodnow Cottages at Grandview at Benefis in Great Falls, where she has lived for the past year and a half. Cathy was born September 10, 1946, to parents Jack and Hanna Faydo. She joined seven older brothers and sisters at home. She grew up in Malta, going to school there until she graduated in 1964. After graduation, she went to Seattle and spent time with her older sister Patsy while she attended nursing school. Knowing that wasn't for her... Full story
Douglas Alan Kroll of Reston, Virginia, passed away on July 7th, at the age of 64. He was survived by his beloved wife Kelly Kroll, father Al Kroll, daughter Katie Cossey (Derek), son David Kroll, grandchildren Duke and Kennedy Cossey, and numerous Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, and Cousins. Preceding him in his death was his mother Ruby Kroll, and brother Kim Kroll. Doug was born in Havre, Montana, to Al and Ruby Kroll. He attended Glasgow High School where he was on the varsity football, wrestling,... Full story
Douglas Lee Plouffe, 91, born February 23, 1933, from Wagner, Montana, passed away July 10th. He was preceded in death by his first wife Evelyn Faye Watson from Malta, Montana. He is also preceded in death by his siblings Margaret Plouffe Siroshton (Hank), Sonny Amos Plouffe (Ilene), Alan Plouffe (Dorothy), and Thelma Plouffe Carnahan (Gene). Doug and Evelyn lived in Memphis, Tennessee, while Doug was in the Navy SEABEES. From 1956-1986 Doug worked for Burlington Northern Railroad in Havre as a... Full story
Shirley (O’Brien) Jones, 81, went to be with our Lord on July 6, 2024, in Glasgow, Mont. Shirley was born on April 11, 1943, to James and Ethel (Nelson) O’Brien in Virginia. Shirley moved to Malta, Mont., at a very young age. Shirley married Marvin Jones on August 26, 1959. To this union four children were born: Shawna, Marvin Troy, Mark and Darcy. Shirley worked as a waitress and cook. She owned her own cafe, Bears, until it burned to the ground, but that didn’t stop her from cooking, which she loved. Shirley enjoyed her flowers, having a “gr...
God lent us one of his best when he sent Wilma J (McMullen) Mavencamp to Leonard and Vivian McMullen on November 10, 1937. After 86 years on earth, God then called her home on Wednesday, July 10th. Wilma was the second of seven children. She was born at the McMullen homestead north of Whitewater (delivered by her midwife grandmother Nora). Wilma was home-schooled and attended both Houkas School and Whitewater Elementary. She graduated from Whitewater High School in 1957. While attending high... Full story
Catherine Faydo Black, 77, passed away July 16th at the Goodnow Cottages at Grandview at Benefis in Great Falls, where she has lived the past year and a half. Cathy was born September 10, 1946 to parents Jack and Hanna Faydo. She joined 7 older brothers and sisters at home. She grew up in Malta, going to school there until she graduated in 1964. After graduation, she went to Seattle and spent time with her older sister Patsy while she attended nursing school. Knowing that wasn't for her, she ret... Full story
Cora Alice Nordby Maxie passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at the Phillips County Hospital. Cora was born April 9, 1926, to Norwegian immigrants Soren and Margit Lee Nordby and joined her sister Ella on the family farm south of Dodge, N.D. Upon graduating from Dodge High School, Cora traveled to California to stay with relatives. She worked several jobs but was most proud of working in a factory sewing buckles on parachutes. After the war, she returned to Dodge and began dating and married fe... Full story
Clifford Gayle Conlon, a man loved by many, passed peacefully from this earth into the paradise of heaven on Tuesday morning, June 25, 2024, in Bozeman, Montana. Cliff was born prematurely at his grandmother Dot Verry's home in Saco, Montana, on January 16, 1936, to Elinor May (Verry) and Charles Clifford Conlon, who had been killed in a car accident the month prior to his birth. He was not expected to live and credits Grandma Verry with saving his life by continuing to rub his body and... Full story
Kenneth "Punky" was born on December 10, 1933, to Richard and Florence Doney. His favorite story from his youth was his birth at Slippery Ann, a tale he cherished and often shared. Punky's early years were spent in Landusky, where he rode horseback to school, a testament to the rugged and adventurous spirit that would characterize his entire life. Later, he attended schools in Dodson and Malta, excelling in sports and forming the foundation of his lifelong commitment to hard work and perseveranc... Full story
Ardice "Dusty" Kuehner, 91, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2024, at the Missouri River Medical Center. She had been under the compassionate care of the excellent staff for the last few months of her life. Ardice Laureva Weaver was born Nov. 12, 1932, to parents Mabel (Vincent) and Kenneth Weaver. She was baby sister to Russell Weaver, who was two years old. The two were as close as siblings could be and were soon nicknamed Dusty and Rusty. Dusty and Rusty's father died when they were young c... Full story
JoAnn Russell, of Manhattan, Montana, formerly of Hinsdale, Montana, passed away September 10, 2023. A memorial service will be held at 10:00, Friday, July 5, 2024, at St. Albert’s Catholic Church in Hinsdale, Montana. Inurnment will be in Hillview Cemetery, followed by a luncheon at the Hinsdale American Legion. Condolences for the family may be left for the family at bellmortuarymontana.com.... Full story
Gary Mathwich, 78, passed away due to natural causes at his residence on Monday, June 17, 2024. A visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at Holland & Bonine Funeral Chapel on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, and funeral services will begin at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church with Deacon Tim Maroney officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery. Gary's family has suggested memorial donations be made to St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic School & Pa... Full story
Lester R. Wiebe, 84 years, passed away Thursday, June 20th at the Valley View Nursing Home in Glasgow, Montana. He was born August 11, 1939, in Wolf Point, Montana. The son of Arnold and Olive Wiebe. He attended school at Wolf Point schools and graduated from Wolf Point High School in 1958. He served in the Montana National Guard for 6 years, then he met the love of his life in Malta, Sandra Lundman. They were married on April 5, 1964. They celebrated their 60th Anniversary this year. Lester... Full story
Clarice Ann Stahl, age 93, was welcomed into Heaven in the early morning sunrise on Friday, June 21, 2024. Clarice was born on April 27, 1931, to Floyd and Ellen (Beck) Bradshaw in Culbertson, Montana. She attended various schools, mostly in Grantsdale and Hamilton, MT, and graduating from Glasgow High School in 1949. She met her future husband, Carl L. Stahl while her family was living in Hamilton. Carl and Clarice married on January 11, 1949. Three children were born to this union: Kenneth Lee... Full story
Gary Mathwich, 78, passed away due to natural causes at his residence on Monday, June 17, 2024. A visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at Holland & Bonine Funeral Chapel on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, and funeral services will begin at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church with Deacon Tim Maroney officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery. Gary's family has suggested memorial donations be made to St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic School &... Full story
Kenneth “Punky” was born on December 10, 1933, to Richard and Florence Doney. His favorite story from his youth was his birth at Slippery Ann, a tale he cherished and often shared. Punky’s early years were spent in Landusky, where he rode horseback to school, a testament to the rugged and adventurous spirit that would characterize his entire life. Later, he attended schools in Dodson and Malta, excelling in sports and forming the foundation of his lifelong commitment to hard work and perse... Full story
Charles Elvin "Jack" Kendall, 91, passed away in Lewistown on Thursday, June 6, 2024. He was born January 6, 1933, in Dodson, Montana to Charles E. "Charley" and Ruby (Noordam) Kendall. Jack had one half-sister, Emma Light. Jack married Sylvia Turntoes of Hays, Montana in 1953. Four children were born of this marriage: Alvin (Peanuts), Wanda (Jeannie), Charlotte (Punky), and Karen. Jack and Sylvia were later divorced. In 1972, Jack met and married Helen (McWhorter) Jones. They had one daughter J... Full story
Shirley Joyce (Knutson) Tribby, 89, passed away on May 27, 2024, in Malta, Montana. A service will be held at the Malta Lutheran Church on Friday, May 31, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. Burial will take place at the Malta Cemetery followed by lunch at the church. Shirley was born in Malta on March 10, 1935, to Kenneth and Christine (Loraas) Knutson. She grew up in Saco and Malta, attending the Malta Schools. After graduating from high school, she attended nursing school in Havre, Montana. On July 14, 1954, Shirley married Lloyd (Pete) Tribby. Pete and... Full story
Lila was born in Dodson, Mont. to John and Olive (Link) Kovach on January 7, 1931. She attended the Hermanson School South of Loring (where her father also attended), then moved to Malta and later on moved to South Wagner and finished high school in Malta. She married Gaylon Licht on October 28, 1949, at the Malta Lutheran Church. She worked as a salesclerk for Anthony's for 12 years then was with the ASCS office for 18 years. She was an active member of the Malta Lutheran Church. She resided... Full story
Bruce Babcock passed away on May 19, 2024, with his beloved wife at his side after battling a 19-month journey with cancer. Bruce was born on January 1, 1969, in North Louisiana. In 1986 Bruce joined the US Army. In 1991 he was called to Wartime for Desert Storm. During his military career, he received many medals and awards. Bruce met his wife Jennifer in the summer of 1991, and they married in December 1992. Unable to ever have children of their own, Bruce had many nieces and nephews whom he loved and treated as his own. Bruce had a huge... Full story
Our dearest friend, brother, and uncle, Stanley Frederick Soper, aka Stanley Steamer, aka Stan the Cement Man passed away Monday, May 20, 2024, in Malta, Montana. He was 79. Stan was the third son born out of six Soper brothers to John Westley and Margaret Elaine (Frisch) Soper. He was born on April 30th, 1945, in Glasgow, Montana. He attended school at Avondale, Larslan, Glasgow, and graduated from Opheim High School in 1965. He attended college in Bozeman, Montana. He enlisted in the United St... Full story
The Angel is Called Home Barbara Marie (Allery) Dunbar, age 69, of Whitewater was called home on May 26th. Services will be held June 8th at 10:00 a.m. at Wilderness Funeral Home. There will be a luncheon at Barbara and Pat’s lake home following the service. Barbara was born December 29th, 1954, in Malta, Mont., to Mary (Sinclair) Allery and Fred Allery Jr. Barbara was the fifth of six children. On March 16, 1973, Barbara married her high school sweetheart, Archie Patrick Dunbar. In 1987 she pursued her higher education dream of becoming a n... Full story
Dennis R. Nelson was taken home on May 24, 2024. He was 71 years old. There will be a viewing on Wednesday the 29th from 6-8 p.m., funeral services will be held Thursday the 30th at 11 a.m. at Wilderness Funeral Homes-Malta. Burial will follow at the Malta Cemetery and a reception will follow at the VFW. Arrangements have been made by Wilderness Funeral Homes. Dennis was born in Malta on April 27, 1953, to Elmer and Dorothy Nelson. Dennis grew up in Montana all his life. Dennis enjoyed... Full story
Minerva Crantz Allen, Sunk' Pa (Muskrat), 90, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024, surrounded by family. She was the daughter of a French Chippewa man, Ernest Crantz, Sr., and an Assiniboine–Gros Ventre mother, Felistis Chopwood. Born at home in a log cabin in Big Warm, a small community three miles south of Lodgepole, with the help of midwives Lady Goes Flying and Prisoner Wing, on a snowy spring day, April 24, 1934. After she was born, her grandfather Henry Chopwood held her up to the sun and...
Lila Licht, 93, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. A viewing will be held on Friday, May 31, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Wilderness Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at the Malta Lutheran Church on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at 1 p.m. A full obituary will follow in a future Phillips County News.... Full story
