Larry Gene Kramer
Aug 26, 2026
Larry Gene Kramer was born on November 11, 1944, to Jake and Rose Kramer in Missoula, Montana. He grew up learning from his father the value of hard work, dedication, and doing things the right way.
Larry proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam era and was honorably discharged in 1967. Following his military service, Larry...
Bob Laird
Aug 26, 2026
We are sad to announce the death of “the jester of dad jokes”, Bob Laird. He took a little brightness with him when he left us suddenly and peacefully on August 26, 2026.
Bob and his twin came screaming into this world on April 24, 1943, to Robert and Ethel (Patterson) Laird in Seattle, Washington. Growing up, he lived around various...
William L. Kuhn
Aug 26, 2026
William L. Kuhn, aged 76, passed peacefully at home on August 26, 2026.
William L. Kuhn was born on April 8, 1950, to Martha and Helmuth C. Kuhn of Havre, Montana.
William married Sarita Hiatt on September 11, 1981.
William is survived by his wife of 45 years, Sarita; stepson, Larry Normandy of Havre, Montana; brother, Bob Kuhn (Edna) of Havre; sisters, Evelyn...
Gary L Gudmundsen
Aug 19, 2026
Gary L. Gudmundsen, born in Havre, Montana on January 24, 1965, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Great Falls, Montana on August 19, 2026, at the age of 61. He lived life with an open heart and an infectious joy that brought endless laughter to everyone who knew him.
Growing up, he was a master of mischief, once famously convincing...
William Lindsey Jr.
Aug 19, 2026
William Lindsey Jr., aged 88, passed on August 19, 2026. He was born on December 28, 1937, to William Sr. and Margaret Mary (Parker) Lindsey. He graduated from Great Falls High School in 1959. He served as a Marine Reservist and was the business owner of Little Chicago Club in Black Eagle until his retirement.
Bill had a passion for playing...
Gordon Lee Lord
Aug 19, 2026
Gordon Lee Lord passed away on August 19, 2026, in Great Falls, MT. Gordon was born on August 8, 1942, to parents, John and Ruby (Gale) Lord. In 1962, Gordon moved from the Sandhills Ranch in Nebraska to a Ranch South of Great Falls, Montana with his parents and younger siblings, Virginia, Lynda, Phyllis and Larry, to live along the...
Lynda Adams
Aug 15, 2026
Lynda Adams, aged 83, of Great Falls, Montana, died on August 15, 2026, at Benefis Health System after a brief illness.
Lynda Lee (Thompson) Adams was born November 27, 1942, at Sartori Hospital, in Cedar Falls, Iowa, to Hal and Leota (Parks) Thompson. She was the oldest and only girl in their family. She attended K-12 in New Hartford Public Schools,...
Marian R. Miller
Aug 15, 2026
Marian R. Miller passed peacefully into the arms of Our Lord in the early morning hours of August 15, 2026, with family by her side. She was born on the family farm just outside of Sidney, MT on July 27, 1934, to Philip Scheetz and Lydia (Strasheim) Scheetz.
She met Lewis Miller, the love of her life while she was still...
Sandra Rae Walker
Aug 14, 2026
Sandra Rae Newman Walker, a beacon of love and kindness, passed away on August 14, 2026, after a courageous battle with an illness. Born on July 1, 1958, at USAF Mildenhall, Cambridgeshire, England. Sandra’s life was a testament to the power of love, resilience, and selflessness.
In 1978, Sandra married the love of her life, David Walker, in Great Falls, Montana...
Glenda Faye Evans
Aug 14, 2026
Glenda Faye (Kinney) Evans of Great Falls, Montana, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 14, 2026, at Reflections Memory Care (Grandview at Benefis) surrounded by love. Her life was defined by faith, kindness, friendship, and an unwavering devotion to her family and community.
Glenda was born on October 6, 1942, in Belle Fourche, South Dakota, to Edythe Erma (Clausen) Kinney and...
Lydia Margaret Skoog
Aug 10, 2026
On August 10, 2026, Lydia went to be with our Lord Jesus in the early morning, at her home, with her husband by her side.
She left earthside her loving husband, Jay; children, Tom (Keisha), Jon (Angela), Eric (Stephanie), Aaron (Shannan), Linnea (Matt), and Josh; an abundance of deeply loved grandchildren; brother, Howard (Mary); several nieces and nephews; and her many,...
Dr. Murton Leon McCluskey
Aug 10, 2026
Doctor Murton “Murt” Leon McCluskey, aged 89, passed away on August 10, 2026. He was born on September 12, 1936, in Browning, Montana, on the Blackfeet Reservation.
Murton attended BIA boarding schools and graduated from Fort Totten Community High School in North Dakota. He joined the United States Navy after high school and served as a Hospital Corpsman and Operating Room...
Michael Paul Heinen
Aug 8, 2026
Michael Paul Heinen, aged 65, passed away on August 8, 2026, from critical health complications following a farm accident, though not without a strong fight.
Mike was born on January 29, 1961, in Spokane, Washington, and grew up in Power, Montana. Graduating as a Power Pirate in 1979. He met the love of his life, Jackie, in 1990 on Thanksgiving Day,...
Dorthy Marie Herman
Aug 6, 2026
Dorothy Marie Herman,
August 17, 1947 - August 6, 2026
She was born in Starbuck, MN, to Robert and Blanch Remington. She moved to Montana with her parents in 1955. Went to high school in Chester, Montana. During her senior year, she met the love of her life, Roger Donovan Herman, from Towner, ND. They were married on November 17, 1965. They...
Christopher Adam Riphenburg
Aug 6, 2026
Christopher Adam Riphenburg of Great Falls, Montana, passed away on August 6, 2026. Christopher was born in Great Falls on February 19, 1976, and was referred to by all who knew him as Chris.
Chris did a little bit of everything throughout his life always willing to lend a hand, learn a new trade, or take on a challenge. He had...
Jerry Kavlie
Aug 2, 2026
Gerald (“Jerry”) Abbie Kavlie was born on October 16, 1945, Leonard and Dagny (Brujhell) Kavlie of Dunsieth, North Dakota were his parents. Jerry gave his life to Jesus when he was a child. God and family were the most important part of his life.
He met the love of his life, Arlys (Vagle) Kavlie, in 1967. They married in December of...
James M. Grant
Aug 2, 2026
James M. “Jim” Grant of Great Falls, MT, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2026, at the age of 90.
Jim was born on August 29, 1935, to James and Mildred Grant in Graceville, MN. He graduated from St. Mary’s Catholic High School in Graceville and earned a bachelor’s degree from Moorhead State College in Minnesota. There he met his future...
Joseph "Joe" Dean Baranko
Aug 1, 2026
Joseph “Joe” Dean Baranko, age 90, of Great Falls, MT passed away August 1, 2026.
Joe was born in Great Falls to Joseph and Edna Baranko in 1936, the youngest of 3 children. He attended grade school in Great Falls and high school in Fairfield through his junior year before joining the US Navy in 1954. He served in Guam and...
Alice Lorentz
Jul 31, 2026
Alice Lorentz, a true Great Falls icon, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2026. Born in Melstone, Montana, in 1928, Alice’s childhood was like an Ivan Doig novel. Her family lived in a sheepherder’s wagon while her father, Richard Stork (Grandpa Dick), headed up a crew of workers building roads in eastern Montana. As the need for new roads waned,...
Karen Louella (Mee) Manseau
Jul 30, 2026
Karen Louella Manseau passed away peacefully and left this world to be with the Lord on July 30, 2026.
Karen was born on February 25, 1935, to Chester Earl and Pauline Agnes Jackson in Great Falls, MT. Karen was the youngest of eight siblings, 6 girls and 2 boys. Karen was raised in Great Falls on the northside where she attended...
