Local Obituaries for Families in  Teton County

Chauna Lee

Apr 11, 2024

Chauna Cecile Lee (Freeburg)

Chauna Lee peacefully passed away in Great Falls on Thursday April 11, 2024. She passes away from natural causes.

She was born September 21, 1940, in Helena, MT to Francis W and Cecelia C Freeburg.

She worked at various jobs throughout her life including a Clerk with the Cascade County Motor Vehicle...

Lawrence Dellwo

Apr 1, 2024

Retired Blackleaf rancher Lawrence Edward Dellwo, 92, a Korean War veteran, died on April 1, 2024, at Benefis Teton Medical Center in Choteau.

A vigil service will be held on April 8 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Choteau at 7 p.m. Funeral mass will be April 9 at 11 a.m. at the church. Interment will be on...

Harry Neuhardt

Mar 21, 2024

Harry P. Neuhardt, a Skyline resident, passed away Thursday, March 21st at the age of 81. He was proceeded in death by his wife Sandra J. Neuhardt. His immediate family survivors are his daughter Amy Neuhardt (Boston), his son Paul Neuhardt (England), and his stepson's James "Mitch" Griffis (Choteau) and Robert Griffis (Amarillo). A memorial service will be held at...

Virginia Abbott

Mar 15, 2024

Retired bank worker Virginia Arlene Abbott, 86, died March 15, 2024, at Peace Hospice in Great Falls, one day before her 87th birthday. A memorial service will be held at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Choteau on March 27 at 11 a.m.

Ginny was born in Vinon, Iowa, on March 16, 1937, to John Henry and Margaret Geiken Potthoff. She...

Thomas Cross

Mar 14, 2024

Obituary: Tom Cross (March 7, 1954 - March 14, 2024)

Tom Cross, beloved husband, father, and esteemed member of the community, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2024, at the age of 70. He was born on March 7, 1954, in Burlington, Vermont, to Armand Cross and Yvonne (Bourgeois) Cross.

Tom's life was marked by a deep commitment to his...

Barbara Gardner

Mar 8, 2024

Barbara Joan Slemin Gardner passed away March 8, 2024, in Scobey, MT.

Joan was born March 20, 1934, in Opheim, MT, to Emilia Novacek and Frank Slemin. Joan graduated from Opheim High School, as the Salutatorian, in 1952. Joan pursued her ambition to become a teacher, receiving her Bachelor of Science degree from Northern Montana College in 1962. Her teaching...

John Nesbit

Mar 3, 2024

In Loving Memory of John Oliver Nesbit (Johnnie)

February 17, 1942 - March 3, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, and friend, John O. Nesbit, 82 on Sunday, March 3, 2024. He was a devoted husband, a beloved father, grandfather and friend and a respected farmer in the Choteau...

Charlie Carullo

Feb 17, 2024

Charlie Joseph Carullo was born to John and Caylee (McCormick) Carullo on November 19, 2023, in Great Falls, Montana. He passed away on February 17.

Caylee and John welcomed their sweet boy, their first son, into a home surrounded by love. His sisters, June, and Birdie are forever smitten with him. Charlie is their "baby bro." They gave him milk, sang...

Laura Thorne

Jan 30, 2024

Laura Jean Thorne 45 gained her Wings on January 30, 2024, at BTMC Extended Care. She had been having health issues for the past couple of years.

Laura was born in Red Wing MN on May 26th, 1978. She came to Choteau in 1979 where she spent her life. She graduated from Choteau High School in 1997, with lots...

Carol Richter

Jan 3, 2024

Carol Anne O'Connell Richter joined the heavenly choir of angels on January 3, 2024.

A graveside funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 12, 2024, at the Sun River cemetery in Sun River, Montana. A celebration of life is planned in Choteau this summer.

Carol "Candy" was born to Francis and Lois O'Connell in Kalispell, Montana on...

Lori Cockrell

Dec 22, 2023

Life's journey for Lori Jean began on November 1, 1957, in Shelby, born the fourth of the five children of Robert H. Cockrell and Emilie Maja Nobialek Cockrell. In her early years she resided in Shelby and attended St. William's and Meadowlark Schools and participated in Special-ed classes in Sunburst. She spent several years at Boulder River School and Hospital...

Nancy Blouin

Nov 26, 2023

Nancy (Genger) Blouin

Nancy Blouin passed away at the age of 91 on Sunday afternoon November 27 after a short battle with cancer. She was born in Havre Montana on August 13, 1932, to Lee and Doris Grant. Her brother Gary completed the family.

In 1951 she married Ward Genger from Fairfield Montana. Out of that marriage came four future...

Britney Freeman

Nov 16, 2023

Born August 8, 1991 in Antlers, Oklahoma and passed away November 16, 2023 in Great Falls, Montana.

Britney passed away in her sleep on November 16th, 2023 at the age of 32.

She spent her early years in Oklahoma and Texas before moving to Montana in 2002.

She is survived by her daughter, Raena Michelle and mother, Sherrl...

Craig Rogers

Nov 11, 2023

 

Craig Rogers

 

                Gas pipeline safety engineer Craig Rogers, 50, who grew up in Choteau, died in his sleep from a blood clot/cardiac arrest on Nov. 11, 2023, at his home in Las Vegas, Nevada.

                Craig was born in Red Lodge on June 14, 1973, to Tom and Connie Rogers and moved with his family to Choteau...

Lawrence R. Jordan

Nov 10, 2023

Lawrence “Larry” Robert Jordan was born December 24, 1947, in Fort Yates, North Dakota onthe Standing Rock Sioux Reservation. Larry’s family relocated to Browning, Montana in 1951.Larry attended the Little Flower Parish in Browning with his mother Julia regularly. Larry was anAltar Boy for many years. Larry attended the public schools of Browning. He graduated fromBrowning High School in 1966....

Harold Bouma

Nov 5, 2023

Harold Bouma, 96, longtime Choteau businessman, died on Nov. 5, 2023, in Lethbridge, Alberta, while spending time near his daughters.

His funeral service will be on Nov. 10 at 10 a.m. at the Old Paths Strict Baptist Church in Choteau.

Harold was born near Conrad on June 22, 1927, the third of 11 children of Louie and Nina (Kaptein) Bouma....

Leslie Arensmeyer

Oct 30, 2023

Leslie Lyle Arensmeyer, 91, a lifelong farmer, rancher, and esteemed businessman in Choteau, graduated to Heaven on October 30, 2023. Les was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, leaving behind a legacy of love, community involvement, and a passion for history. Les's life was a testament to the value of family, faith, and a strong connection to his...

Dorothy Armstrong

Oct 29, 2023

Dorothy Anne Armstrong, 99, died on Sunday, October 29, 2023, in Kennewick, Washington. She was doing well until she fell and broke the Femur in her leg.

Dorothy will be buried next to her husband in the Choteau Cemetery. A graveside service is on Saturday, November 4. Services are by Frontier Funeral Home formerly Gorder-Jensen Funeral Home.

Dorothy was born...

Cody Yeager

Oct 23, 2023

Cody Yeager, 62, the manager and part-owner of North Montana Feeders, died of natural causes in the comfort of his home in Choteau on Oct. 23, 2023. Early that morning came the end of the fall run, and little did we suspect, the end of Cody's time among us.

Cody was born on May 4, 1961, to Harold and...

David Lindseth

Oct 11, 2023

David B. Lindseth, a devoted father, veteran, and lifelong Montanan, passed away on October 11, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born on February 10, 1949, to Albert "Bully" O. Lindseth and Agnes R. Mutch, and his journey through life touched the hearts of many.

Dave's story is one of dedication and unwavering commitment. He graduated from Choteau High...