Phillips County News - One Nation, Under God

Merle R. Kaasa, age 54, went to join his parents as a result of a farming accident on Wednesday, August 14th, 2019. Merle Richard Kaasa was born to Osbourne “Ozzy” & Joy Kaasa on January 19, 1965 in Malta, Mont. Merle grew up in Dodson, working...

Raymond “Ray” Sunford, 83, of Missoula passed away on July 30th, 2019 at home with his daughter by his side. Ray was born December 21, 1935 in Saco, Mont., the youngest child to Tom and Randi Sunford. Ray enjoyed spending time with family and...

Andros "Andy" Delton Strommen was born on Jan. 3, 1920, on the Saco homestead in the wild rocky hills and arrived at heaven's pearly gates on Thursday, July 25, 2019, surrounded by family. Andy was born to Andrew Mathias and Orl (Crance) Strommen...

MALTA - Glenn A. Compton, a retired farmer/rancher, passed away Saturday, August 10 at the Phillips County Hospital. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, August 13, at the Kirkwood Memorial Chapel. Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Tuesday...

WHITEWATER - Justin L. Lucas, 37, truck driver, rancher, died August 8, 2019, in northern Phillips County, Mont., as the result of an accident. There will be a family and friends gathering on Friday, August 16, at 7 p.m. in the back room of...

Malta- Fred Itcaina passed away on August 10, 2019, at the age of 92. The family will receive friends at 7 p.m. on Thursday, August 15 at the Kirkwood Memorial Chapel. Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. on Friday, August 16, at Saint Mary's Catholic...

James "Jim" L. Coppedge, 78, (formerly of Denton) passed away at Benefis Healthcare in Great Falls, Mont., on Friday, July 26, 2019. Jim was born in Denton, Mont., on May 18, 1941 to George F. and Vera J. (Larson) Coppedge. Jim graduated from Denton...

Philetus George 'Pete' Lapham left this present world and entered eternal life on June 7th, 2019. He was 89 years old. He was surrounded by loved ones when his body died from natural causes at the Big Sky Health Care facility in Helena, Mont. His...

Kimberlee Dawn Adkins, 52, became an angel on July 5, 2019, finally ending her courageous battle with cancer. Kimberlee was born August 17, 1966 in Havre, Mont., to Sidney and Merrimae Solberg. She was raised 12 miles north of Dodson, Mont., on the... Full story

MALTA - Selma Miller 85, passed away July 16, 2019. She has been welcomed into the arms of her Heavenly Father, and is now surrounded by her loved ones who have been waiting for her. Family received friends for Sharing of Selma Friday, July 19, 2019... Full story

MALTA- Selma Miller 85, passed away July 16, 2019. She has been welcomed into the arms of her Heavenly Father, and is now surrounded by her loved ones who have been waiting for her. Family will receive friends for Sharing of Selma Friday, July 19,... Full story

Anyone interested in bringing Pro Rodeo back to the Phillips County Fair, please attend a meeting to be held at the Dodson Fairgrounds arena on Wednesday, July 17, at 6:00 p.m. Questions contact Rich at 406-794-5587....

MALTA- Shirley Blunt, 95, passed away July 3, 2019, in Malta, Mont., with her husband of 67 years and her eldest son by her side. Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be Friday, July 12, 2019, 1 p.m. at The Little White Church, Malta....

William "Bill" Garland Kropp, 77, passed away June 22nd, 2019 surrounded by his family. Memorial Service were June 30th, 2019 at Cut Bank First Presbyterian Church. Burial followed the service in Crown Hill Cemetery. Bill was born in Deer Lodge on...

MALTA - Francis V. Jacobs, 82, passed away on June 24, 2019, in Malta with loved ones by his side after a courageous battle with cancer. Viewing was Friday, June 28, 2019, at Kirkwood Memorial Chapel. Funeral Service were Saturday, June 29, 2019 at...

Doris Annette Wombold passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family on June 25, 2019. Her Celebration of Life will be held at the Malta Lutheran Parish on July 9, at 11 a.m. with a luncheon to follow. There will be a private burial at the...

MALTA - Robert "Bob" Joseph Darrah returned to his Heavenly Home on June 29th, 2019. Bob was born in Lewistown, Mont., on April 18th, 1935 to George and Antonette Darrah. Rosary was Tuesday, July 2, 2019 7 p.m. Kirkwood Memorial Chapel. Funeral Mass... Full story

William “Bill” Garland Kropp, 77, passed away June 22nd, 2019 surrounded by his family. Memorial Service will be held June 30th, 2019 at 2:00 PM at Cut Bank First Presbyterian Church. Burial will follow the service in Crown Hill Cemetery. Bill... Full story

MALTA-Francis V. Jacobs, 82, passed away on June 24, 2019, in Malta with loved ones by his side after a courageous battle with cancer. Viewing will be Friday, June 28, 2019, 7:00 P.M. at Kirkwood Memorial Chapel. Funeral Service will be Saturday,...

MALTA-Robert "Bob" Joseph Darrah returned to his Heavenly Home on June 29th, 2019. Bob was born in Lewistown, MT on April 18th, 1935 to George and Antonette Darrah. Rosary will be Tuesday, July 2, 2019 7:00 P.M. Kirkwood Memorial Chapel. Funeral...

MALTA - Dagmar Farstad passed away June 8, 2019 at Hi-Line Retirement Center of natural causes. Memorial services will be Friday ,June 21, 11 a.m. at Malta Lutheran Church. Condolences for the family may be left at www.kirkwoodfuneralhome.com....

Leona M. (Myers)Thomas, born August 8, 1935 in Conrad, Mont., passed away on June 9, 2019. She was the second of three girls. Only a year apart, they grew up on the farm in Ledger where her father staked claim near the end of the Homestead Act. She a... Full story

MALTA - John W. Webb passed away on June 3, 2019 in Malta, Mont. There will be a private family memorial and interment of ashes at a later date. Memorials may be given to the charity of your choice. Condolences for the family may be left at www.kirkw...