Kathryn (Katie) Ann Kauffman
Jul 3, 2025
Kathryn (Katie) Ann Kauffman, aged 87, passed away peacefully in her sleep after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease on July 3, 2025, at Benefis Eastview Senior Care Center in Great Falls, Montana. She was born in Tucson, Arizona on June 29, 1938, to Jacob and Dorothy White. She met her future husband, John Joseph Kauffman while attending Amphitheater Public...
Lorraine Peressini
Jul 3, 2025
Lorraine (Loreen) Dalke was born in Fallon, Montana on June 21, 1932, to John and Anna (Weishaar) Dalke, German homesteaders. She joined older siblings, Bertha, Rueben and Raymond. Younger sisters, Dolores and Shirley were born before the young family, having survived two depressions, decided to move to the Fairfield Bench, near Power. Younger sisters, Alice and Mary Ann joined the...
Patricia Jean Bergquist
Jul 2, 2025
Patricia (Patty) Jean (Zepp) Bergquist, passed away on July 2, 2025, cared for in her final days by family, friends and the dedicated team at Benefis Peace Hospice. She faced the diseases that took her from us far too soon with strength, will, bravery and a feisty spirit. The world will miss her humor, kindness, and giant heart.
Born to Robert...
Maeona Katherine (Diede) Lee
Jun 26, 2025
Maeona Katherine (Diede) Lee was born on April 16, 1951, to John and Corena Diede in Billings, Montana and passed away on June 26, 2025, at 7:00 a.m. surrounded by family members. She was 74 years old at the time of her death. She fought a long medical battle starting in 2016 with beating out odds left and right. She...
John Scott Johns
Jun 25, 2025
John Scott Johns of Great Falls passed away on June 25, 2025, at the age of 50. He was born in Portland, Oregon on April 8, 1975, to Sherrie Christopherson and John Johns.
John dedicated 20 years to helping individuals overcome addiction. He touched countless people and empowered many to reclaim their lives through compassion, guidance, and support.
He loved collecting things,...
Reverend Daniel J. O'Rourke
Jun 24, 2025
Rev. Daniel J. O’Rourke, aged 74, died in Lewistown, Montana, on June 24, 2025, after having served as a Catholic priest for the Diocese of Great Falls-Billings for 37 years.
Father O’Rourke was born in Butte, MT on July 24, 1950. His parents were James and Rita (Dunne) O’Rourke, and the family moved to Great Falls in 1955. He attended the...
Sharon Lee (Snodgrass) Knudson
Jun 23, 2025
Sharon Lee (Snodgrass) Knudson, 84, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2025, at Peace Hospice in Great Falls, Montana, just one day shy of her 58th wedding anniversary. After a courageous six-month battle with cancer, she leaves behind a legacy of love, community, and cherished memories.
Born on January 26, 1941, in Forsyth, Montana, to Byron Leslie and Mary Alice Beatty-Snodgrass,...
Nancy Jo Hammer Morton
Jun 22, 2025
Nancy Jo Hammer Morton passed away on the morning of Sunday, June 22, 2025, at the age of 79, with her loving children at her side. Nancy was born in Great Falls on January 30, 1946, to Norton and Muggs Hammer, and graduated from Great Falls High School in 1965. She held the position of Cascade County Clerk of District...
Jean L. Goldhahn
Jun 22, 2025
Jean Lenore (Entorf) Goldhahn died of natural causes on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at Benefis Peace Hospice in Great Falls, MT. She was 96. Memorial services will be held at Schnider Funeral Home, on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at 1:00 in the afternoon. A reception will follow at Schnider followed by burial at the Geraldine Cemetery.
Jean was born on April...
Donald Jung
Jun 20, 2025
Donald Jung, aged 90, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 20, 2025, surrounded by family in his home. Don was born on August 19, 1934, in Osakis, Minnesota to Adam and Katheryn Jung. He was one of nine children. Don lived with his family until the young age of 10, when he moved in with a neighboring farm family. He...
Joyce Irene Korin
Jun 18, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joyce Korin, our beloved sister, wife, mother, and grandmother, who departed this life on June 18, 2025, two days before her 78th birthday. She left this world peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, strength, and love. Joyce was born in Lewistown, Montana on June 20, 1947, to Ralph...
Billy C. Plunkett
Jun 17, 2025
Billy Clifton Plunkett, born on August 25, 1940, in Treton County Gibson State, Tennessee. He was preceded in death by his father, Clifton Earl Plunkett; mother, Ruby Lavern Duke Plunkett; his brothers and sister; as well as his first wife, Romona Nelson. Billy is survived by his wife, Terri L. Plunkett, stepdaughters, Catherine Tentler and Felicia Threadgill; stepson; Seth Threadgill,...
Douglas "Duke" Johnson
Jun 15, 2025
Douglas “Duke” Johnson of Great Falls, Montana passed away peacefully on June 15, 2025, at the age of 77, after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease.Doug was born on September 29, 1947, in Great Falls, Montana, to Maxine (Whinnery) Johnson and Donald Hecox. Doug’s stepfather, Eugene Johnson and Maxine, raised Doug in Vaughn MT. Doug graduated from Simms High School...
Anthony "Tony" Piccono
Jun 15, 2025
On Father’s Day, June 15, 2025, Anthony “Tony” Piccono passed away at the age of 69, surrounded by love and remembered for a life filled with heart, humor, and purpose. He was a man of quiet strength, deep kindness, and unwavering loyalty—and those lucky enough to know him will forever carry his spirit in their hearts.
Born on January 17, 1956,...
Ronald "Ron" DeMuth
Jun 13, 2025
Ronald “Ron” DeMuth passed away on Friday June 13, 2025, at the age of 71. Ron was born on July 14, 1953, in Great Falls MT to Jack and Delores DeMuth. He always enjoyed working on vehicles, hunting (along with his brother Jim), camping, and day trips up to the mountains near Neihart and Kings Hill.
Ron loved his dogs, particularly...
Patrick Joseph Wagner
Jun 12, 2025
Our beloved Patrick Joseph Wagner went to be with the Lord in the early hours of June 12, 2025. He was born on St. Paddy’s Day in 1939 to Elizabeth Agnes Kissell and Herbert Lyndon Wagner in Denver, Colorado. Eldest of five, he was soon joined by brothers, Richard, Linden, and Harry. At the age of 15, he welcomed the...
Peter Joseph Corda
Jun 10, 2025
Peter Joseph Corda passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at Benefis Hospital in Great Falls, Montana, surrounded by family. He was 80 years old.
Pete was born on August 2, 1944, in Brooklyn, New York to Peter Anthony and Josephine Marie (Akarena) Corda. The family soon moved upstate to Ganesvoort, NY. In 1962, Pete graduated from Glens Falls High School...
Peter Joseph Corda
Jun 10, 2025
Peter Joseph Corda, aged 80, passed away on June 10, 2025, in Great Falls, Montana. A Funeral Liturgy will be held on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. An inurnment will follow the service at the Holy Spirit Columbarium.
Gary Kelly
Jun 9, 2025
Gary Kelly, aged 71, passed away on June 9, 2025. He was born in Albuquerque, NM on December 17, 1953, to Roland and Ruth Kelly.
Gary lived an adventurous life from Alaska to Florida. He traveled all over the country. He lived in the wilderness in Alaska and was a travel guide there. He built a wonderful workshop to enjoy in...
Stephen A. Andrus
Jun 8, 2025
Stephen A. Andrus, known as “Steve”, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2025, in Great Falls. He was born on March 20, 1950, in San Francisco, California. He is survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Rosemarie C. Andrus; his son, Stephen Andrus Jr.; his nephew, Jesse Smith; and his nieces, Kathy (Tom) Paliga and Cynthia (Matt) Ballinger. Steve...
