Frontier Funeral Home

12/24/2025

This Christmas season, we pause with gratitude for our community and the trust you place in us. As families gather, we are reminded that love, memories, and connection endure far beyond the holidays.

For those who are grieving, we hold you close in our hearts and hope you are able to find moments of peace, comfort, and gentle remembrance during this season.

Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful Christmas filled with peace, warmth, and hope . 🎄✨

12/17/2025

Willis Heron

Retired Dept. of State Lands, Div. of Forestry Nursery Supervisor and military veteran, Willis James Heron, 86, of Choteau, MT died on December 7th, 2025.

Willis was born on January 17th,1939 in Carrington, ND to Gladys and Donald Heron. He grew up in Cathay, ND and graduated High School in 1957. He went on to the North Dakota School of Forestry in Bottineau and earned his Associate of Sciences degree in 1959. He joined the Army and was trained as a nuclear weapons maintenance specialist, serving in the 525th Ordinance Co. in Siegelsbach, Germany (MOS 436.10) and worked on components for the "Honest John" surface to surface, nuclear capable, artillery rocket during the Berlin Wall crisis. He rose to the rank of SP4 and was given early release in late 1961 to attend the U of M in Missoula, MT where he earned a degree in Wildlife Tech in 1963.

He was a member of the Silvertip Skydivers and made 391 jumps from 17 various aircraft and spent time as a Club Safety Officer and later as Area Safety Officer.

While skydiving he met Charlotte Sheehan who became his wife on August 24th, 1968.

Willis enjoyed birdwatching, fishing, hunting, Sudoku puzzles, and creating with his radial arm saw. After 30 years with the Division of Forestry he retired to Choteau in 1993 where he joined TASGA in 1995 to help with the annual Threshing Bee and American Legion Post 6 in 2011, along with Teton County SAR several years ago. He was a member of the Audubon Society and MT Native Plants.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Charlotte of Choteau, daughter, Ursula (David) Floren of New Braunfels, TX and cousin Jim (Terri) Heron of Cathay, ND.

He was proceeded in death by his younger brother, Norman and sister-in-law JoEllyn Heron.

Funeral and services will be announced in the Spring.

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12/10/2025

There’s no right way to grieve and no timeline to follow. Whether you're just beginning the journey or still healing years later your feelings are valid.

12/03/2025

Kitena Ward

Kitena Marie (Schaeffer) Ward passed away on Nov. 26, 2025 in Great Falls, Mont., following a brief battle with cancer. She was 63 years old.

Kit was born May 15, 1962 in Cut Bank, Mont., to Roy W. Schaeffer and Patricia A. (Lohof) Schaeffer. Kit graduated from Cut Bank High School in 1980. After graduation, she spent the next year in Spokane, Wash., at Kinman Business School. She came back to Great Falls to work for Anderson Elerding Travel Agency. After a couple of years she came back to Cut Bank and worked for Oil Field GMC Garage, The Den and for the last 22 years at Western Natural Gas in Shelby.

Kit married Dwayne Ward on Aug. 11, 1995. They moved to Martinsdale where they worked for the Bair Ranch. After a few years they moved to the Ethridge area where Dwayne has been employed by Torgerson's for 22 years.

They went on to become parents to two sons Cody and Casey. The best moments of her life were spending time with her grandchildren Greyson, Aviana, Ridge and Maverick. Kit adored them as they did her.

Kit was a friendly person who thought every day should have laughter in it!

Kit is survived by her husband, Dwayne of Ethridge; sons, Cody Ward (Casey) of Helena, and Casey Ward of Cut Bank; mother, Trish Schaeffer of Cut Bank; brothers, Dustin Schaeffer (Kathi) of Cut Bank, and Jason Schaeffer (Heidi) of East Helena; nieces Sara Schaeffer (Joe) of Billings, Kaitlyn Schaeffer of Billings, Kelsey Schaeffer of East Helena and nephew, Trevor Horgus (Meagan) of Cut Bank.

Kit was preceded in death by her father, Roy W. Schaeffer in 2005; infant daughter, MaryAnn Michelle in 1998 and three sisters, Kirtlye Ann in 1962, Mary Teresa in 1966 and Meg Schaeffer Patterson in 2020.

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12/03/2025

From planning to support, our team is here to help lift some of the weight from your shoulders and guide you through each step with kindness. You don’t have to navigate this time alone — we’re here whenever you need us.

If you have questions or just need someone to talk to, please reach out. We’re honored to support you and your family.

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Frontier Funeral Home! Wishing everyone a peaceful and joyful Thanksgiving surrounded by those who matter most. 🍁🦃

11/19/2025

🎉 Join us in wishing a very Happy Birthday to Josh Belanger here at Frontier Funeral Home!🎂🎈We’re so grateful to have Josh as part of our team. Wishing you a day filled with joy, laughter, and celebration! 🥳

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11/18/2025

When you lose someone you love, it can feel overwhelming to face all the decisions that come next. You don’t have to do it alone. At Frontier Funeral Home, our caring team is here to walk beside you offering guidance, compassion, and personalized care every step of the way.

Meet the people who make a difference:
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11/17/2025

Steven Rose

Steven "Steve" Lee Rose, 71, of Pendroy, Montana, passed away surrounded by the love of his family and community. Steve was born on April 5, 1954, in Conrad, Montana, to Edmund Rose and Doris Beatrice Dea, and was raised in the close-knit community of Pendroy. He attended Pendroy Elementry and Choteau High School, where he graduated with the Class of 1972. Steve earned an Associate Degree in Mechanics in 1974 from Northern Montana College, a skillset that served him well throughout his life on the farm.

During his high school years, Steve made his mark both on and off the field. He was crowned Homecoming King in 1972 and proudly held the record for the most tackles on the Choteau High School football team that year. It was also in those halls that he met the love of his life, Corrine Ann Baker, beginning a partnership built on devotion, teamwork, and nearly five decades of commitment.

Steve and Corrine were married on June 19, 1976, in Choteau. Together they celebrated 49 years of marriage. They made their home in rural Pendroy, where Steve dedicated his life to farming, ranching, service, and raising a family he adored.

A lifelong farmer, Steve worked the land, raising dry land wheat, barley and alfalfa/grass. He also ran a diverse ranch, tending sheep, cattle and turkey. His work extended far beyond his own operation-Steve was deeply committed to public service. Over the years he served Teton County in numerous roles, including Rural Fire Chief, Dispatcher, Reserve Officer, and in Disaster and Emergency Services. He also worked for Pondera County as a Dispatcher and Jailer. In Pendroy, he volunteered as a firefighter and was involved with the Quick Response Team.

In the 1990s, Steve served on the Ski Patrol and ran the ski rental shop at Teton Pass/Rocky Mountain High. His early work history included time at Choteau Ford in 1973 and working for Don Dodge in Dupuyer.

Steve had a creative, playful side that his family treasures-he was known for crafting wooden rubber-band guns by hand for his kids and their cousins. He enjoyed collecting guns and coins, reloading ammunition, and sharing his knowledge of mechanics, farming, and Montana history. Steve was known for his quick wit and humor-his daily "Grandpa jokes" were eagerly awaited by neighbors and grandchildren alike.

Above all, Steve was a family man. He was his children's and grandchildren's biggest supporter, attending their activities, celebrating their achievements, and cheering them on through every milestone. He loved his animals, was proud of his roots, and was devoted to supporting his community in any way he could.

Steve is survived by his wife, Corrine Rose; his daughter Leah Rose, and her daughter Vivienne Helem; his son Anthony Joseph Rose and his wife Beverly, and their children Ethan and Carter Rose. Sister and Brother in-laws are Brian and Beth Beerman, Lyle and Dawn Baker with many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edmund and Doris; his sister Myrtle Rose; and his sister Eleanor Peters and her husband Donald Peters.

A Memorial Service will be held Friday, November 21st at 5:00 PM at the Choteau Pavilion, with dinner to follow. The Service will be streaming on the Pendroy Volunteer Fire page. All who knew and loved Steve are welcome to attend and share in honoring a life lived with integrity, humor, and unwavering dedication to family and community.

Memorial suggestions are the Pendroy Volunteer Fire Department & Quick Response Unit or the Pendroy Community Church.

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11/17/2025

Brian Larson

Brian Larson was born in Helena, Montana on June 5th, 1978. He joined his parents, Martin and Cheryl Larson and older brother, Marty. When Brian was three years old the family moved back to the farm. He spent the majority of his life in the Fairfield area, graduating from Fairfield High School in 1997. In his youth he loved playing baseball, riding horses, and had especially fond memories of his first packing trip with his cousin, Jonathan, into the Bob Marshal Wilderness at age 5. He rode horses to school for a week during high school with his cousin George in an effort to prove a point. Brian had a strong work ethic from a young age that carried throughout his life. He started mowing lawns with Gary before they could even drive, custom cutting from Texas to Montana when he was 15. His work history was extensive including; cleaning the butcher shop for Bob Cummings, mechanic for Mills Ford and Leon Beachy, General Mills, flyfishing and hunting guide for Ford Creek Outfitters, fencing and fire lines with Bing and Lee, running the road grader for Teton County all before becoming self-employed with Benchland Processing, farming and ranching. Brian also served on the Fairfield Volunteer Fire Department for nearly 20 years, also serving on the Greenfield School Board for 9 years.

Brian met Amber by chance through mutual friends. He later told Amber that he had decided he was "gonna chase the girl with the purple hair." As a young couple they took off to the mountains and adventured there for five seasons. Brian and Amber married on July 21st, 2006 on top of a mountain in Big George Gulch overlooking Gibson Reservoir. The couple settled into life on the bench, welcoming son, Marty, in December 2007 and daughter, Avery, in December 2009. Brian cherished his role as a father and loved his family with his whole heart. Their early family years were filled with adventures camping at Benchmark #6, flyfishing the south fork of the Sun River, Sledding at Elk Creek, Rodeos in White Sulfur Springs, road trips to the canyon down canal road and evenings as a family jamming to music. After 6 years on the road grader Brian and Amber decided to take the leap and build a butcher shop. With immense help from friends and family Benchland Processing became a reality. Once the butcher shop was established he took on the family farm, adding cows and ground over the years. Brian fought a hard fight but lost the battle within himself in the end. Now his soul can rest.

The family of Brian Larson wishes everyone to love and cherish those around you and remember to allow yourself to be loved. Reach out when the walls start to close in - You are never alone!



Brian is proceeded in death by his older brother, Marty Larson.

He is survived by his wife Amber Larson and their children Marty and Avery Larson. His parents Martin Larson and Cheryl Menard, and grandfather Fred Larson. Other survivors include numerous in-laws, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.



A celebration of life will take place in June of 2026. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Trysten Fellers Memorial Fund, 1102 Highway 408, Fairfield, MT 59436.

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11/15/2025

Donald Hindoien

Donald Ray Hindoien passed away on November 3rd, 2025 of natural causes while surrounded by his daughter, family and friends. Don was born on September 9th,1953 to Archie and Gladys (Miller) Hindoien, joining older siblings Eileen and Gary.

Don attended school in Great Falls and was a graduate of the Great Falls High School Class of 1971. He then spent a year at Montana State University before his carpentry career took him across the western United States. He spent many years in the Gardnerville, Nevada area before returning to Big Sky Country and the Flathead valley. In the early 1990's he returned to the windy side of the mountains, calling Great Falls home once again. He continued to work as a carpenter and having become a father he actively enjoyed the years of coaching his daughter, Cori, throughout her sporting adventures.

Don was an avid outdoorsman, both in Nevada where he and his dogs climbed the rocky mountainsides chasing chukars and partridges. While in Montana they could be spotted on the rivers fishing and come fall they would become an annual fixture throughout the Golden Triangle whilst hunting pheasants, Hungarian partridge, grouse and the occasional waterfowl. His love of the outdoors was also carried into his work. Don was well known for his hand-crafted drift boats that he constructed for the fly fisherman of Montana.

He is proceeded in death by his parents, Archie and Gladys Hindoien; sister Eileen Luloff; brother Gary Hindoien, sister-in-law Darlene Hindoien, nephew Rick Luloff, and great-niece Rachel Hindoien.

He is survived by his daughter, Cori (Grayson) Winsor and granddaughter Ellie Winsor of Havre, Montana.

"Uncle Don" will be missed by his niece, Lauri Ruch (Blair Schantz) of Satellite Beach, FL, nephews; Jeff (Jill) Hindoien of Helena, MT, Kirk (Barb) Hindoien of Great Falls, MT, Chris (Tammy) Hindoien of Helena, MT. Great Nieces; Ashley (Josh) Belanger of Choteau, MT, Sahara (Trevor) Shoulders of Clarksville, TN, Kalyn Ruch of Satellite Beach, FL, Cheyenne Hindoien of Helena, MT. Great nephews; Gary W. Hindoien of Great Falls, MT and Luke Hindoien of Helena, MT.

Don was a friend to all who crossed his path both personally and professionally.

A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, November 23rd,2025 at 2:00pm at the Hideout Lounge in Great Falls, MT.

Donations can be made in his name to Pheasants Forever or Trout Unlimited as a tribute to his love of the great outdoors.

Cremation has taken place under the direction of Frontier Funeral Home of Choteau, MT.

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11/14/2025

Betty Nye

Elizabeth "Betty" Hadford Nye was born September 1st, 1927 in Havre, MT to Alexander and Theresa (Vath) Nisbet. Betty had five brothers and two sisters.

She attended Great Falls schools up and through high school while also working at Woolsworth's.

Betty married Wendell Hadford in 1950. The couple had six children together before divorcing in 1974. She owned and operated Launderland from 1962-1974, moving with her children to Bozeman in 1974 and opening a Launderland location there. Betty then met and married Howard Nye on August 16th, 1980. They had the most welcoming home, doors always open and a meal on the table for all who entered. Upon Howard's passing Betty moved to Grand Island, Nebraska to be closer to her young grandchildren. She then returned to Montana where she lived her last months with daughter Cathy and son-in-law Dennis Dellwo.

Betty is proceeded in death by her parents, all seven of her siblings, son Dale and her love Howard.

Betty is survived by daughters; Cheryl Lytle, Twila Vick, Cathy (Dennis) Dellwo, Sons; Greg (Virginia) Hadford, and David (Blanche) Hadford. Along with daughter-in-law Debra Hadford.

A private family remembrance will take place at a later time.

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