Reverend James Michael Sikora
Jun 3, 2025
Reverend James Michael Sikora, aged 83, a Roman Catholic priest, university teacher and administrator, died on June 3, 2025, in Great Falls, Montana. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on June 20, 2025, at Mount Olivet Cemetery.
Father Sikora, or “Jim” as he preferred, was born November 14, 1941, and raised in New Jersey by his widowed “Shanty”...
Lois Nelson
Jun 1, 2025
Lois Nelson, born on January 23, 1943, in Harlem, Montana, to Rose LaTray and Lester Rattey, was a remarkable woman whose kindness and love for life touched the hearts of all who knew her. Growing up surrounded by animals and the timeless music of Elvis, Lois developed a passion for nurturing and caring for those around her.
A devoted mother, she...
Scott D. Johnson
May 28, 2025
It is with great regret that we announce that Scott D. Johnson, aged 62, passed away on May 28, 2025, due to complications from pneumonia.
He was born on June 26, 1962, to Leonard and Fredina (Latham) Johnson in Great Falls, MT. He attended local schools and graduated from Great Falls High School in 1980. He married Joni Bottoms in 1985,...
Patricia Warwick Ford
May 28, 2025
Born on March 19, 1944, in the little Hi-Line town of Harlem, Montana, to Thomas and Cecile Warwick, Patricia Warwick Ford was one of eleven children. Sitting in the middle, she looked up to her elder brothers and sisters and lovingly helped care for the youngsters. She cherished her siblings—except when they borrowed her clothes or ate the candy she...
Bonnie Messman
May 25, 2025
Bonnie Messman, born Maybelle Lorraine Hamiliton (Anderson), aged 92, of Great Falls, MT, died on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at her home at the Grandview.Bonnie Messman was born on August 25, 1932, in Fargo, ND. She attended Great Falls High School and later worked at the Rainbow Hotel for seventeen years. She then left the workforce to take on the...
Mark Eugene Day
May 24, 2025
Mark Eugene Day, aged 64, passed away on May 24, 2025, from complications of heart surgery.
Mark was born on November 21, 1960, in Great Falls, MT and was chosen to be the first-born son of Ralph and Lila Day. He was raised in a home that taught the importance of family, love of the land, and the Lord. Mark spent...
Constance Jean Smith (nee Byers)
May 23, 2025
Constance Jean Smith (nee Byers), aged 77, lifelong resident of Great Falls, Montana, passed away peacefully in her hometown on May 23, 2025.
Born on June 22, 1947, to Edwin “Ted” and Constance “Connie” Byers, Constance was a proud native of Great Falls. She graduated from Great Falls High School in 1965 and continued her education, earning a Bachelor of Arts...
Donna Hunter Doughty
May 23, 2025
Donna Hunter Doughty, born on May 27, 1944, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2025, just days shy of her 81st birthday. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, educator, and friend. Donna’s life was defined by her deep love of learning, steadfast devotion to her family, and lifelong service to her community.
Donna was born in Plentywood, Montana, but grew...
Howard Sand
May 20, 2025
Howard Sand was born on September 22, 1944, and passed away on May 20, 2025. No services are planned.
Harvey Bernard Forrest, Jr.
May 18, 2025
In loving memory of Harvey Bernard Forrest Jr., who passed away in Peace Hospice on May 18, 2025, at 5:10 p.m. He was born on December 17,1958 in Little Rock, Arkansas. He left us way too soon at the age of 66 years old. Bernard was the first-born son of Evelyn and Harvey Bernard Forrest Sr.At a young age, Bernard...
Joanne Georgia (Ronning) Olson
May 18, 2025
Joanne Georgia (Ronning) Olson, aged 84, passed away on May 18, 2025, at Peace Hospice, in Great Falls Montana with family by her side. She was born on August 13, 1940, in Salt Lake City, Utah to George and Ruby Ronning.
Her family moved to Fort Benton when she was very young, and she resided there until she graduated from Fort...
Terry T. Tigart
May 17, 2025
Terry Todd Tigart, aged 71, passed away on May 17, 2025. A celebration of life is pending.
Helen (Buen) Larson
May 16, 2025
Helen (Buen) Larson, aged 91, passed away on Monday, May 16, 2025. She was born on November 2, 1933, on the family farm near Veblen, South Dakota, to Nora and Henry Buen. Helen attended country school and graduated from Veblen High School in 1951.
In 1953, Helen married Kenneth Larson. They had two children, Kent and Susan. Kenneth worked in road...
Edward Alan Havens
May 15, 2025
Edward Alan Havens, aged 88, of Fort Benton, passed away peacefully at his home with family.
A Graveside service will be held on June 28th at 1 p.m. at the Riverside Cemetery in Fort Benton.
Edward Havens was born in Toms River, NJ on October 1, 1936, to parents Virgil and Teresa Havens. In 1955, Ed enlisted with the Air Force and...
William Lee Stewart
May 15, 2025
William Lee Stewart, aged 74, passed away on May 15, 2025, in Great Falls, Montana.
He was born on November 28, 1950, in Great Falls, Montana.
William worked in the restaurant industry for 25 years as a line cook. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, hiking, hunting, and camping.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Stewart; and daughter, Keri...
Lori Jean (Rendel) Wollan
May 14, 2025
Lori Jean (Rendel) Wollan, aged 59, passed away peacefully and without pain after a long battle with cancer at Peace Hospice House in Great Falls, MT on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.
She was born in Paw Paw, Michigan on May 5, 1966, to Allen D. Rendel and Barbara E. (Stitzinger) Rendel. Lori graduated from Greybull High School in 1984, and then...
Gordon Lee Bechard
May 12, 2025
U.S. Air Force veteran and retired USPS rural mail carrier Gordon Lee Bechard, 82, of Dutton died on May 12, 2025, at Peace Hospice in Great Falls.
A service to commemorate Gordon’s life will be held on Sunday, June 8 at 1:30 p.m. at the Dutton American Legion Hall. Friends and family are invited to celebrate the man who lived life...
Emil Robert "Bobby" Collins
May 12, 2025
Emil Robert “Bobby” Collins passed away peacefully, greeted by our Lord and Savior, on the evening of May 12, 2025, at the age of 82 years in Great Falls with his wife at his side. He was born on March 24, 1943 (on his mom’s birthday) in Great Falls, MT as the baby of the family to William “Bill” and...
The Rev. Deacon Donna Jeanne (Tilton) Gleaves
May 11, 2025
The Rev. Deacon Donna Jeanne (Tilton) Gleaves passed away Sunday, May 11, 2025, at Peace Hospice in Great Falls from a rare form of adrenal gland cancer. She was 73.
Donna was an advocate for people with developmental disabilities, and as a devout Christian she assisted efforts to feed, clothe and house people who were less fortunate. She served the Episcopal...
Harold "Bud" Nicholls, Jr.
May 11, 2025
Harold “Bud” Nicholls, Jr, was born on March 11, 1940, to Lorraine and Harold Nicholls, Sr. in Huntington, WV. His early years were spent touring the U.S. as Harold, Sr. played the organ for the circus and ice capades. The family returned to Great Falls, MT in 1945, where Bud grew up, graduating from GFHS in 1958. He joined the...
