All Obituaries

On November 21, 2022 Patricia Lee Day (Trish) left this worldly existence to be embraced again by long lost loved ones. She leaves behind her spouse, James Day, her brother Richard Hibbard, her sons, Michael Collins, Roger Cates, and daughter Billie Skelton. Her daughters-in-law Rose Collins, Lisa Cates and son-in-law, Steven Skelton. Grandchildren Katie Dodson, Heidi Moller, Cassy Carrell, Tiffany Collins, Matthew Cates and Cory Cates, Jessica Bader, Rebecca Quinonez, and Ila Maelee...

Jack Edward Stanley, 83 of Choteau,  passed away November 10, 2022 at Benefis Teton Medical Center.  Cremation has taken place under the direction of Gorder-Jensen Funeral Home and per Jack’s wishes no services will be held.  Condolences for the family may be left on-line at www.gorderjensenfuneral.com 

Once upon a time, a beautiful and amazing soul was gifted to our world.Sandra McGhee passed away surrounded by her loved ones October 26, 2022 at her home near Fairfield. She was born January 11, 1937 to Alva and Dolly Smith in Indiana.As a young woman, she met Don McGhee, fell wildly in love and married him at the age of 16. For 69 years of constant adventures, their love remained strong and true. They welcomed three children into their lives along the way; Sharron, Terrie...

James Manuel Coffman November 23, 1932 - October 25, 2022James “Jim” Manuel Coffman passed away peacefully in Choteau, Montana October 25, 2022. Jim was born November 23, 1932 to Elmer and Stella (Manuel) Coffman in Lewistown, Montana. He was the 7th child in a family of 9 who ‘homesteaded’ their way from Winnett, Montana to Lewistown and eventually to Fairfield. Jim was educated in the Greenfield and Fairfield schools where he graduated in 1951. After graduation he worked for his...

Sandra “Sandy” Jean (Poole) Neuhardt, 83 of Choteau; passed away suddenly, September 29, 2022 at Benefis Health Systems in Great Falls, Montana.  Cremation has taken place under the direction of Gorder-Jensen Funeral Home and a memorial service will take place October 15, 2022 at 4:00 pm at Mitch and Kathje Griffis’s. (1981 10th LN. NW, Choteau, MT 59422)Sandra was born December 5, 1938 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Odis A. and Moyne (Marshall) Poole.  Sandra was raised in...

At the age of 84, Deanna Styren was called home to be with the Lord on September 13, 2022.  Deanna Rae Dyer was born on 08/16/1938 to Lyle George Dyer and Annie Rose McLean Dyer, in Great Falls, Montana. The family was complete when siblings Lyla and Gary were born.Deanna attended school at Brady, MT, graduating in 1956. In 1955 Deanna was the Conrad Whoop-Up Queen. Deanna married Herbert Edwin Styren on June 1, 1957 and were married almost 44 years. They moved to the Farmington Bench,...

Tony Jaconetty  Retired U.S. Army veteran and state snow plow operator Frank Anthony “Tony” Jaconetty, 81, died Sept. 11, 2022, at his home in Choteau after a gallant effort to beat cancer of the esophagus. Tony was known to have more lives than a cat as he overcame many medical obstacles before this diagnosis.  A celebration of life will be held Oct. 1 at 2 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Choteau with a reception following at the Stage Stop Inn.  Tony was born to...

Donald “Don” Cecil Passmore, 94 of Choteau, passed away peacefully September 2, 2022 at Benefis Hospital in Great Falls, Montana after a battle with illness. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Gorder-Jensen Funeral Home and a celebration of Don’s life will take place Saturday; September 17, 2022 at the United Methodist Church in Choteau with military honors and a reception following at the church. Don was born January 11, 1928 in Red Lodge, Montana to Cecil and Alberta...

Richard Bruce Neal, known to some as “Dick” or “RB”; passed away of natural causes, August 24, 2022 at Renaissance Assisted Living Facility in Great Falls, MT. He was 83 years old. Funeral services for Richard will be held, Saturday; September 3, 2022 at 1 o’clock pm at the Augusta Community Church with a viewing held at 12:30 pm prior to services. Burial will follow with full military honors in Augusta Cemetery with a reception following back at the Augusta Community Church ....

Edith Hanson Edith Marlene (Anderson) Hanson, 86 — known for her great cooking, humor, generosity and love of family — died Aug. 21, 2022, at Benefis Teton Medical Center, where she had resided in the long-term care wing since November 2021. A viewing will be held on Aug. 25 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Gorder-Jensen Funeral Home in Choteau. Her funeral will be Aug. 26 at 10 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Choteau with burial in the Choteau Cemetery next to her husband and infant son. A...