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James Ronald "Jim" Short James Ronald Short "Jim" passed away peacefully at his home in Libby, MT, on September 15th surrounded by his loving family. Jim was a beloved Husband, Father, Papa, and Great Papa to his wife Anita, his three children, and...

Winnie Duvall French, was welcomed into heaven with open arms on Friday, August 27, 2021, by the many beloved souls who were waiting to start the party until she got there. Those warmly welcoming her included her sister (Eva), her father (Ted), her m...

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...

Long-time Malta resident and proud Landusky native, Mark Duane Duvall, passed away peacefully and with great courage Sunday, August 22, 2021, after 80 years of sharing his love and kindness with loved ones and those fortunate enough to have known...

Elizabeth (Kienenberger) Opland 89 years 11 months and 21 days entered Heaven on August 26, 2021. Memorials may be sent to the Community Church of Malta in her memory. She was born to Walter "Ding" & Fredella "Ruth" (Shaw) Kienenberger on...

With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Barbara M. Hofer from Loring, Montana, on August 9, 2021, at the age of 77 years. Barbara was surrounded by her loving family at the time of her passing, going into the arms of Jesus, where she...

Juanita "Nita" Jones was born on June 19, 1931, in Turner, MT. She was the daughter of Francis Kramer and Lila Vickhammer. On August 14, 2021, Juanita passed away due to complications of Covid-19. She passed away at the Republic County Hospital,...

Molly Jo Minugh of Dodson, Montana passed away on August 6, 2021, at 89 years of age. Molly Jo was born to James B. and Ester G. Spencer on August 3, 1932, at Fort Belknap Hospital. Growing up she lived on the Spencer Ranch near Cleveland, Montana, a...

Donna (Lefdahl) Brandon passed away peacefully at age 93. She was born and raised in Malta, MT on the family farm south of town, to Iver and Mabel Lefdahl. Donna was the youngest of four children. She graduated from Malta High School in 1945 and in 1...

Alice (Henry) Hanson passed away on July 17th at her home after a long fought battle with cancer. She was born in Malta on November 4, 1939 to Lewis and Clara Henry. She attended Malta schools and in high school was quite the twirler and majorette...

Russell Holman Black passed away, Tuesday, June 15th, in his home in Troutdale, Oregon, surrounded by his family while watching a Seattle Mariners game. Russell was 82 years old. Born in Malta, Montana in 1938 to a large farming and ranching family,...

With saddened hearts, we announce the passing of Mary Hofer. Mary was born to Pre. Joshua and Maria at Downey Lake Colony, around Maple Creek, SK, on January 4, 1966. She was the seventh of eight children. She lived at the Downey Lake Colony until...

Lola Mae Matthews, 76, died Friday, June 25, 2021, at her home in Hi-Line Retirement Center, Malta, Montana. She was born March 31, 1945, to Clifford and Pearl Rustad in Royal Oak, Michigan. Lola moved to Montana with her parents, eventually...

Craig George Robinson, 66, of Saco, passed away June 18, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital in Billings. Craig was born to G. Ross and June (Caton) Robinson on August 8, 1954, in La Junta, Colorado, while Ross was serving in the U.S. Air Force. At age 2,...

On July 1st, 2021, the greatest man and cowboy we ever knew rode off into the sunset. Elwyn "Wink" Gordon Cole was born August 26, 1934, to Jack and Melinda Murray in Devils Lake, North Dakota. At the age of four, he tragically lost his mother. He li...

Robert (Bob) Dale Keefer, 83, passed away in the arms of his loving wife in the comfort of his own home, June 25, 2021. Bob was born to Dale & Helen (Helps) Keefer South of Billings, where he lived for nine years until the family moved to the...

The family will receive friends at 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at the Wilderness Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at the Wilderness Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Malta Cemetery, the family...

Jerry "Cowboy Copus" peacefully rode off into the sunset on the afternoon of May 24th, 2021. Jerry was born in Malta, Montana on September 13, 1932, to Victor A. and Sybil (Penrod) Nordlund. Jerry was one of 9 children. He grew up around Dodson. He...

After a courageous battle against Sarcoidosis, Richard (Rick) Losleben walked home on the early morning of February 27, 2021, born in Malta, Montana to Roman and Barbara Harrison Losleben , May 13, 1956. Rick was a man you wanted on your team. He...

Roy George "Putt" Ereaux, 72, passed away May 20, 2021, at his home in Malta, Montana with his family by his side. Putt was the 8th of 11 children born to Fred and Ilene (Burlingame) Ereaux on January 21, 1949, in Malta. He started 1st grade at the...

Barbara Jean Darrah, 83, passed away with family at her side in Malta, MT, at the Hi-Line Retirement Center on May 15, 2021. Barbara was the 3rd of 12 children born to Henry and Lillian (Fortin) Hanson on June 16, 1937. She was raised in Malta and at...