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Marion Lona (Hyland) Lander

Marion Lona (Hyland) Lander

Aug 8, 2025

Marion Lona (Hyland) Lander, of Great Falls, passed away at age 73 in her home after a long, brave, and courageous battle with MDS and Leukemia.

She was born on February 17, 1952, at Great Falls Deaconess Hospital to Richard and Patricia (Godfrey) Hyland. Marion graduated from Great Falls High School in 1970, having been active in DECA and was the...

Jett Joseph Shinaver

Jett Joseph Shinaver

Aug 9, 2025

Jett Joseph Shinaver was born on March 18, 2006, in Great Falls, Montana. A little boy who didn’t discriminate, just wanting friends, was relentlessly bullied in the Public Schools. Therefore, he was home schooled after the 2nd grade. Plans were set to get his GED this Fall. He enjoyed camping, riding dirt bikes, ATV’s, fishing, and being a gamer. His...

Daniel John "Mac" McDonald

Daniel John "Mac" McDonald

Oct 7, 2025

Daniel John "Mac" McDonald, aged 66, passed away on October 7, 2025, in Great Falls, Montana. Services will be announced at a later date

Donald "Don" Culliton

Donald "Don" Culliton

Oct 5, 2025

Donald “Don” Culliton was born on February 7, 1925, in Grand Forks, North Dakota. The family lived in East Grand Forks, Minnesota where Don attended Sacred Heart School. Don’s family moved to Great Falls, MT, and shortly thereafter was the start of World War II. Don decided to quit school and join the Navy, serving his basic training in Farragut,...

Dianne (Busike) Dammen

Dianne (Busike) Dammen

Oct 5, 2025

Dianne (Busike) Dammen, aged 86, of Power, Montana, went to her heavenly home on October 5, 2025. She passed peacefully at home surrounded by family.

She was born on January 19, 1939, in Great Falls, Montana, to John and Helen (Valentine) Busike. On February 16, 1956, she was married to Dennis Dammen. Together they shared 69 years of marriage.

By the grace...

Bj Gerhart

Bj Gerhart

Oct 4, 2025

In Loving Memory of Bj Gerhart

Celebrating a Life of 97 Years

Bj Gerhart, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great- grandmother and cherished friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 97. Her long and remarkable life was a testament to love, strength, and devotion to her family.

She was the daughter of Lloyd and Kate Thomes, born in Great Falls, Montana on June...

Barbara Joan Eby

Barbara Joan Eby

Oct 3, 2025

Barbara Joan Eby passed away of natural causes on October 3, 2025. She was born on May 20, 1933, in Aberdeen, South Dakota, the oldest daughter of Henry and Sara (McGuinniss) Kuechler. A younger sister, Cheryl, followed in 1940. She grew up in Aberdeen and graduated from Central High School in 1951. She then went to work as a stenographer...

Vicky Rae Johnson

Vicky Rae Johnson

Oct 2, 2025

Vicky Johnson, aged 68, of Great Falls, Montana, passed away on October 2, 2025. She was born on April 29, 1957, in Fargo, North Dakota, and spent most of her life in Great Falls.

Vicky is survived by her children, Rhesa, Jace, and Jessica; her beloved grandchildren, Rhylee, Thaddeus, Scarlett, Emmett, and Liam; and her siblings, Ronald, Sharon, and Dwayne.

Her life...

Archie D. Castle

Archie D. Castle

Sep 28, 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...

Josefina "Josie" Balois Baje

Josefina "Josie" Balois Baje

Sep 27, 2025

Josefina “Josie” Balois Baje, 71, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 27, 2025, after bravely and gracefully enduring a seven-year battle with cancer.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 8, at 11:00 a.m. at the Holy Spirit Catholic Parish, 201 44th Street South, Great Falls, MT 59405.

Josie was born in Hernani, Samar, Philippines, on December 27, 1953, the middle...

Lester Lee Lippert

Lester Lee Lippert

Sep 26, 2025

Long time Carter area farmer and rancher, Lester Lee Lippert, passed away at the age of 93 of natural causes on September 26, 2025, in Great Falls, MT.

Born on June 22, 1932, to John P. and Elizabeth (Sandmeyer) Lippert, Lester grew up on the farm north of Carter where his dad homesteaded and he learned the value of hard work...

Brook Hopper

Brook Hopper

Sep 24, 2025

Brook Hopper lost her long hard fight with cancer on September 24, 2025. She passed away with her loving husband by her side.

Brook was married to her devoted husband, Scott, for 33 years, sharing in raising three wonderful children, Amanda, Jasmine, and Chase. Her three grandchildren brought extreme love and joy into her life.

Brook was born on November 15, 1971,...

Pete Mallory

Pete Mallory

Sep 23, 2025

Pete Mallory, aged 66, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, after a brief illness, with his wife, Pamela by his side. Pete was born on September 20, 1959, in Great Falls, Montana to parents, Jack and Marion Mallory. From the moment his feet hit the ground there was no stopping him!

Pete enjoyed his life on the road, in his...

Roger Ray Wilcox

Roger Ray Wilcox

Sep 22, 2025

Roger Ray Wilcox (Notch)

Roger Ray Wilcox, aged 76, of Great Falls, MT passed away peacefully on September 22, 2025. While his family and friends mourn his passing, they also celebrate a life lived with generosity, humor, and a heart that touched everyone who knew him.

Born on September 30, 1948, and raised in Great Falls, Montana, Roger affectionately known as “Notch”...

Evelyn Moriarty

Evelyn Moriarty

Sep 22, 2025

Evelyn Moriarty passed from her earthly home to join her Heavenly Father on September 22, 2025, in Great Falls, Montana.

She was born in Arrow Creek, Montana, on June 1, 1928, to Pearl Evelyn Mathews and Peter John Metrovich. She was originally named Martha Evelyn after her mother’s sister. Her dad, Peter, was a section foreman for the Chicago Milwaukee Railroad,...

Robert "Bob" Odes Delp

Robert "Bob" Odes Delp

Sep 20, 2025

CMSGT Robert “Bob” Odes Delp (Ret.) was born May 19, 1929, to Lasco B. Delp and Gladys M. Townsdin in Conrad, MT.

After graduation in 1947, he worked as a Telegraph Operator for Burlington Northern before joining the United States Air Force. During that time, he wed Sylvia Idell Erickson in 1950; they remained married for 75 years.

In 1951 he joined...

Duane "Bo" Gordon McGowan

Duane "Bo" Gordon McGowan

Sep 20, 2025

Duane “Bo” McGowan was born on April 3, 1937, to Gordon and Lila McGowan. He grew up in Highwood, Montana, graduating from Highwood High School, where he was a proud member of the State Class C Basketball runner up “Team of ‘55”. After graduating from high school, he attended Montana State University. Bo met Sharon McNeal during MSU orientation week...

Shirley Adams

Shirley Adams

Sep 20, 2025

Our amazing mother, Shirley Adams, passed away on September 20, 2025, at the age of 95, with her family at her side. She was a resident at the Golden Eagle Manor.Shirley was born on November 18, 1929, in Wagner, Montana to Claude and Julia Booen. She moved with her family to Great Falls where she graduated and then met and...

Jerry DeMarco

Jerry DeMarco

Sep 20, 2025

Jerry DeMarco, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather, passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at his home at Highgate Assisted Living.

Jerry was born on December 28, 1928, in Port Washington, NY, to Katherine and Andrew DeMarco. He graduated from Port Washington High School in 1947.

Shortly after graduating, Jerry joined the United States Air Force and was stationed at...

Elizabeth Mary Nigro Snow

Elizabeth Mary Nigro Snow

Sep 17, 2025

It is with great sorrow and broken hearts that we announce the passing of a wonderful, kind, caring, considerate lady that blessed the lives of anyone that knew her. This remarkable woman was Elizabeth Mary Nigro Snow, best known as “Betty.”

Betty was born on January 21, 1939. Her parents were Joseph and Josephine Nigro of Virginia, Minnesota. Betty attended Catholic...

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