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Shirley Mae (Jensen) Grimsrud Nail

Posted (Monday, October 6th 2025)

Shirley Mae (Jensen) Grimsrud Nail, 90, of Middleton, Idaho and Nashua, Montana, passed away September 27, 2025 in Middleton, Idaho.

Shirley was born to George and Mildred (Kimmel) Jensen on May 8, 1935 in Wolf Point, Montana. She joined her three brothers: Leonard ‘Bud’, Larry and Arlie. She attended school in Wolf Point.

After graduation, Shirley, married Master Sargent Don Grimsrud and moved to California. They moved back to Wolf Point in 1954. Upon their return they bought a farm north of Nashua, where they built their life together and lived for roughly 30 years before moving to Nashua. They were married for 53 years, until Don’s passing in 2006.

In addition to her work on the farm, Shirley spent 18 years with the Nashua School District where she was a dedicated and familiar face to many. After Don’s passing, Shirley remained in Nashua until reconnecting with Robert ‘Ed” Nail at a class reunion in 2008. They were married later that year and shared almost 17 years of marriage, splitting their time between Idaho and her beloved Montana.

Shirley is preceded in death by her husband, Don; sons, Trace and Ron Grimsrud; daughter, Lori Grimsrud; her parents, George and Mildred Jensen and brothers: Leonard, Larry and Arlie.

Shirley is survived by her husband Robert ‘Ed’ Nail; daughter-in-law, Karen Grimsrud; five grandchildren: Andrea (Nate) McClenning, Cody (Jeanette) Grimsrud, Kylie (Isaac) Eufrauzino, Talisha (Justin) Johns, and Dylan (Gracie) Grimsrud; along with eight great-grandchildren and Ed’s daughters: Valerie and family, Arlis and family, and son: Rusty and family.

Shirley was a loving, caring wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend. Her home was always filled with warmth, laughter and the feeling of belonging – a place where family and friends knew they were cared for. She will be dearly missed and forever remembered in the hearts of those who loved her.

Family will receive friends Friday, October 10, 2025 at Bell Mortuary from 5-7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 11, 2025 at Bell Mortuary at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Lane Vanatta officiating. Burial will take place in Nashua Cemetery. Online condolences for the family may be left at bellmortuarymt.com.

Monte Joyce Olsen

Posted (Friday, October 3rd 2025)

Monte Joyce Olsen, 53, of Missoula, Montana, passed away unexpectedly on September 18, 2025.

She was born on August 19, 1972, in Wolf Point, Montana, to Linda and Gary Frazer, weighing just 3 pounds 12 ounces. From her very first breath, she showed the strength of a fighter.

She grew up in Glasgow, Montana, and graduated from Glasgow High School. Over the years, she worked as a cook at numerous establishments in Glasgow, where she shared her passion for food with others. Her love for the mountains eventually led her to Missoula, where she attended the University of Montana for two years and built a life she loved. At the time of her passing, she was the Produce Manager at Albertsons, a role she cherished.

She had the biggest heart and always put others before herself. She loved music, singing, baking, and cooking. Family was at the center of her life, and she adored her nieces and nephews, especially. She also treasured the many special friendships she built throughout her life. Most importantly, she was a devoted Christian who loved the Lord with deep passion, and her faith was the foundation of her life. She touched countless lives with her love and light-often never realizing the impact she had on those around her.

She is survived by her mother, Linda, and stepfather, Robert; her brothers Marty (Lori) of Great Falls, MT, and Travis (Maggie) of Glasgow, MT; her sister Shanda (Kip) of Belfield, ND; five nieces, three nephews, and two great-nephews; along with aunts, uncles, cousins, and countless friends who will miss her dearly.

No funeral services are currently planned. The family invites those who knew and loved her to remember her in their own special way and celebrate the kindness and love she shared so freely.

Archie D. Castle

Posted (Friday, October 3rd 2025)

Archie D. Castle, aged 77, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 28, 2025, in Great Falls, Montana, surrounded by loved ones. He was born on May 16, 1948, in Glasgow, Montana, to Archie and Sophie Castle.

Archie, a retired custodian, was a member of the LDS church. He was very outgoing and well-liked. His favorite hobby was fishing; he couldn’t wait to be back on the Milk River.

He is preceded in death by his parents, and siblings, Lillian, Alfred and William.

He is survived by many family and friends all over this great country.

A small celebration of life will be held at Austin Hall, 1622 3rd Ave N, Great Falls, Montana. It will be on the first floor of the building on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at 2:00 p.m.

Michael “Mike” J. Zimmer

Posted (Monday, September 29th 2025)

Michael “Mike” J. Zimmer, 73, of Glasgow, Montana, passed away on Monday, September 22, 2025, at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow, Montana.

He was born on February 13, 1952, in Glasgow, Montana, only weighing three pounds, to Joe and Aundre (Mortimer) Zimmer. He attended school in Opheim and graduated from Opheim High School.
Michael worked for the Opheim School, at the Mint Bar and helped out local farmers and ranchers with chores.

Mike is survived by his sister Carol Zimmer, nephews: Jason, Seth and Mike from Syracuse, New York, His brother Dave Zimmer of Fort Worth, Texas and nephews: Kris and Dallas and niece Melissa.

There will be a Celebration of Life at Nemont Manor on Monday, September 29, 2025, from 2-4:00 p.m. Online condolences may be left at bellmortuarymt.com.

Judith Mary Reinhardt

Posted (Wednesday, September 24th 2025)

Judith Mary Reinhardt peacefully passed away September 4, 2025. She was born to William and Ann Adler in Pittsburgh, PA and carried that accent with her proudly for the 80 years of her life.

In 1963 she married the love of her life, Bob Reinhardt Sr. and together they moved to Montana to continue the adventures they shared to the fullest. They shared a love of drag racing, dancing, their dogs, and raising their son. As this life passed along, she took great pride in watching her son carry on his father’s love of drag racing in his career and her granddaughter follow in her love of dogs in her veterinary career.

She worked as a sales associate, a bookkeeper for her husband’s business, and for a computer company. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the Rocky Mountain Irish Wolfhound Association.

She enjoyed playing cards with friends, attending her son’s football and baseball games and her husband’s softball games. Her yard was known well for the flowers and plants that she grew with the greenest of green thumbs. Her flowers won ribbons at the county fair and adorned many a table for those she shared them with. Once growing season ended, she excitedly pulled out her outdoor Halloween decorations soon to be followed by her Christmas decorations. Her yard was always filled with color and lights! She loved hearing the ooohs and aaahs as people walked or drove by to admire her yard no matter the season. Her creativity also showed through in her arts and crafts that she poured her heart into. She sold these online, at craft fairs, and to family and friends. Her creativity was endless along with her sassy sense of humor.

Her main hobby in life was showing her beloved Irish Wolfhounds. She traveled the USA and Canada with friends and dogs, winning many awards with her “Wolfies” in both breed and obedience. Along the way she gained lifelong friends and always had stories to tell of their adventures. While she loved her friends in “The Middle of Nowhere” Glasgow, in her later years, she moved to Colorado to be closer to her family. Here she found an amazing, assisted living facility and the last place she called home. She spent many hours laughing with not only her friends there but also those that cared for her. She came to deeply love this little community.


She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Bob and Sue (Carolyn Powell) Reinhardt, her granddaughter and her husband, Alyx and Errick Tracy, her brothers Don and Ron and their families, as well as many family and friends across the country. She is preceded in death by her parents William and Ann, her beloved husband Bob, a brother Bill and a sister Lolly.

She would love you to dance the jitterbug, plant a flower in your garden, make a donation to an animal rescue, or give a dog a treat in her memory.

To share your memories and condolences, cards can be mailed to the family of Judy Reinhardt, P.O. Box 297, Keenesburg, CO 80643 and they will be forwarded.

Martha Jean (Jurich) Billingsley

Posted (Wednesday, September 17th 2025)

Martha Jean (Jurich) Billingsley (76) passed away August 27, 2025, in Tucson AZ.

Born to Steve and Lucille Jurich July 29, 1949, in Denver CO. She was born into an Air Force family which allowed her to live in numerous locales including Nebraska, Kansas, Maine, Louisiana, England, Spain, and Guam. She met her husband Barry while her dad was stationed at the Glasgow Air Force Base her senior year of high school. They were married September 18, 1970, in Hayes Kansas.

She enjoyed camping with family and friends, traveling to watch her children's sports, bowling, puzzles, playing board games especially Scrabble and many card games, bridge being her favorite.

She worked at a few businesses in Glasgow including Killions Shoes, United Insurance, and Scotty Day Care. She volunteered for organizations such as the American Red Cross for blood drawings, Valley County Cow Belles, and the Methodist church where she taught Sunday school.

After Barry retired, they became snowbirds and spent winters in Tucson Arizona where her parents, brother Steven, and sister Mary lived. She loved the snowbird life, swimming daily, walking her dog at the dog park, the theater, farmers market and the great friends she made.

She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Barry D Billingsley, their sons Christopher (Caroline) Billingsley of Livingston MT and Evan Billingsley of Glasgow, MT, and
her brother: John (Robin) Jurich in Rock Island, IL; sisters: Barbara Huser of Plano TX and Eva Wright of San Jacinto CA, and Mary (Mike) Kaplan of Tucson AZ and her sister-in-Law: Crystal (Billingsley) Detling of Billings MT and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Steven and sister Karen and her daughter Brenna (Wade) Sundby.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Glasgow High School Education Trust in her daughter Brenna's name.

Grave side services will be held Sept. 27 at 2:00pm with reception and celebration of life following at the VFW.

Wanda Edwards

Posted (Monday, September 15th 2025)

Wanda Edwards, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away August 31, 2025 at Daniels Memorial Healthcare Center in Scobey, Montana at the age of 86.

Wanda was born on January 8, 1939, in Opheim, Montana to John “Norton” and Hazel (Draxten) Bergstrom. She was the youngest of three children with older siblings Donald and Doris Borgen.

She graduated from Opheim High School in 1956 and was married to Carl Green in 1958. Together they started their life in Opheim where Carl was stationed at the Air Force radar base. In 1959, their son Carl “Brad” Green was born, in Glasgow, Montana Their daughter Judy Green was born in 1964 while the family was stationed in Riverside, California. They later moved to Offutt AFB in Omaha, Nebraska. It was at this time that Carl and Wanda divorced; she then moved back to Opheim with their children.

In 1971, Wanda remarried to Graydon “Bub” Edwards Jr. of Opheim. Her family now included Brad, Judy, and Bub as well as his four children Ronald, Alan, Randy, and LeRae. Wanda was a dedicated farm wife and mother for many years to follow. She delivered countless hot meals to the family’s seeding and harvest crews in her beloved blue van, as well as taking care of any tasks that were required. Bub and Wanda enjoyed many hours driving around the countryside, bowling, playing cards, and going on trips to visit family. Wanda was an avid sports fan, who followed along closely with her children and grandchildren’s teams. She loved to garden, can, cook, and crochet in any of her free time. Her table was always open for family and friends to share a meal, have a cookie, or just a quick cup of coffee. Faith was a large part of Wanda’s life; she was confirmed in the Lutheran church and regularly attended Sunday services.

After 48 years of loving marriage, Bub passed away, leaving her to enjoy the life they had built. Wanda found comfort in her beloved pets Max and Sandi. She kept traveling, visiting family and friends, while still cooking all the holiday meals to get everyone together. Wanda showed strength and courage throughout her later life. She held true to her faith and found peace in going home to be with the lord.

Wanda was preceded in death by her parents Norton and Hazel; husband Bub; son Brad; daughter Judy; and siblings Doris and Donald.

She is survived by her son-in-law Jay Graham, Libby, Montana ; daughter-in-law Dodi Green, Wildrose, North Dakota; children Ron (Penny) Edwards, Lebanon, Oregon; Alan (Sue) Edwards, Aurora, Colorado; LeRae Sutton, Enumclaw, Washington; and Randy Edwards, Opheim, Montana; grandchildren Jacob (Crystal) Graham, Libby, Montana; Justin (Caitlyn) Graham, Libby, Montana; Josh Green, Great Falls, Montana; Amy (Neill) Crandell, Scobey, Montana; Angela Edwards; Wynden Edwards; Laura; Ryan; Eric; Jason; Lana; Andra; and Jessie; many beloved great grandchildren; cousins Janet Bailey; Robert Bergstrom; Larry Bergstrom, sisters-in-law, Marge Burdette and Joan McKewon, and brother-in-law, Richard Edwards.

Memorial services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, September 19, 2025 at the Opheim Community church in Opheim, Montana. A luncheon will follow the service at the Glentana Catholic Center. Condolences may be left online for the family at bellmortuarymt.com.