David "Loper" Lee
May 5, 2026
David “Loper” Lee, aged 59, passed away on May 5, 2026, in Great Falls, MT. He was born on May 2, 1967, in Spokane, WA. He graduated from Simms High School.
As soon as they would allow him to, he joined the Fort Shaw Volunteer Fire Department. Firefighting was his life and joy; he loved teaching anybody that was interested in...
Travis Alan Funston
Apr 19, 2026
Travis Alan “Favy Alan” Funston, aged 41, passed away unexpectedly at his home with family by his side on April 19, 2026, in Great Falls, Montana. A funeral will be held Friday, May 15, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Solid Rock Bible Church (751 4th Ave. NW, Great Falls, Montana), with a Celebration of Life to follow at 2:00 p.m....
Joseph R Goulet
May 6, 2026
Joseph R. Goulet, aged 94, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Peace Hospice in Great Falls, surrounded by his family. He was born August 30, 1931, in Rumford, Maine, to George and Mary Goulet. He enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1951 spending almost 3 years in Japan in support of the Korean war before...
Donna E Kravik
May 6, 2026
Donna E Kravik, aka Momma Donna, was born in Albert Lea, MN on December 13, 1950, to Earl and Esther Thorson. She passed away suddenly on May 6, 2026. Donna graduated from Great Falls High School in 1969. Her daughter Becky was born in 1970, her son John Linn Il was born in 1971, and the favorite Michael was born...
William Harold Simmes
May 5, 2026
William Harold Simmes passed peacefully on May 5, 2026. Born in Shelby, MT on January 18, 1941, to Herman and Margaret Simmes. Known as Harold by those that knew him best, Harold grew up in Sunburst just under the rim surrounded by the joys and woes a ranch in Montana can bring. He married his wife Nancy Simmes, engaged after...
Robert William Martell
May 4, 2026
Robert “Bobby” Martell, aged 66, passed away on May 4, 2026, in Great Falls, Montana. He was born on December 31, 1959, in Great Falls to Peter Max and Mary Lou Martell (Olsen).
Bobby worked as a roofer and proudly served as a firefighter. He was known for his creativity and love of music, spending much of his time playing guitar,...
Barbara E Kernaghan
May 2, 2026
It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Barbara E. Kernaghan. She passed peacefully on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at the Beehive Memory Care in Great Falls, MT.
She was born March 27, 1947, in the small village of Hermsdorf near Berlin Germany. She came to the US in 1961 and became a citizen in 1962. Barbara then moved...
June Elizabeth Lazure
Apr 28, 2026
June Elizabeth (Maberry) Lazure, aged 94 of Great Falls, Montana, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
Per her request, no services are being held. A private family burial will take place on Friday, May 8,2026, at Blue Mound Cemetery in Dawn, Missouri. June was born on November 15, 1931, in Dawn, Missouri to James Maberrry and Reva (Perry) Maberry. She...
Sherry Langley
Apr 26, 2026
Sherry (Stayten/Miller) Langley, aged 73, passed away at home of respiratory failure, on April 26, 2026.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl Lee and Eleanor Jean Stayten; and nephew, Lee Charles Stayten. She is survived by her son, Ricky Miller; daughter, Crystal M. Miller; nine grandchildren; and eleven great-grandchildren. Sherry was born in Butte, MT on December 25,...
Patty Jones
Apr 26, 2026
Patty Jones of Great Falls, Montana, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2026, at the age of 85.
Patty was a remarkable woman whose warmth and generosity touched everyone who knew her. She had a special gift for baking, cooking, and creating a welcoming home. She was an instrumental part in opening the kitchen at the City Bar where she cooked...
John Boll
Apr 24, 2026
John Boll, aged 58, passed away suddenly, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, dedication, and a love for life’s simple joys.
Born in Maryland, John carried his roots with him throughout a life that took him across the country and around the world. His journey led him to Colorado, Kuwait and Dubai, and ultimately to Montana—a place he truly loved...
Barbara Ann Culliton
Apr 19, 2026
Barbara Ann Visocan Culliton, aged 88, passed away at Peace Hospice on April 19, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was born February 14, 1938 to Andrew and Constance Visocan, the first born of six children.
Barbara attended school in Raynesford, until the second grade, then was sent to Great Falls to live and attend school at St Thomas Orphanage. In...
Karen W. Zimmerman
Apr 19, 2026
Karen W. Zimmerman, 42, of Martinsburg PA, passed away on April 19, 2026, surrounded by family at UPMC Magee-Women’s Hospital in Pittsburgh PA, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Karen was born in Roaring Spring PA on May 23, 1983, to Noah and Miriam (Weaver) Zeiset. She married Noah L. Zimmerman on May 10, 2003. Karen is survived by two daughters,...
Robert Jesse Keyes
Apr 18, 2026
Robert Jesse Keyes, age 79, passed away on April 18, 2026, in Kalispell, Montana.
Robert was born on November 12, 1946, in Great Falls, Montana, to Dorothy Hilt Keyes and Jesse Adam Keyes. He grew up in Cascade, where he attended Cascade High School and enjoyed playing basketball.
In 1967, Robert enlisted in the United States Army and proudly served his country,...
Beverly Ann Johnston
Apr 18, 2026
Beverly Ann (Gruenhagen) Johnston, aged 86, passed away on Saturday April 18, 2026, at Great Falls Clinic after a short illness. Her family is grateful that she enjoyed good health and independence until her passing.
Bev was born on February 29, 1940, in Great Falls, Montana to William and Helen Gruenhagen and was raised by her aunt and uncle Mary and...
Larry Lee Malady
Apr 14, 2026
Larry Lee Malady, born July 6, 1939, in Mitchell, South Dakota, passed away on April 14, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. He was the son of Earl and Pearl Malady, both of whom preceded him in death.
Larry grew up in South Dakota alongside his siblings, Pete Malady (Phyllis), who also preceded him in death, Jerry Malady (Sherry),...
Ryan Dennis Bickel
Apr 12, 2026
Ryan Dennis Bickel was born February 26, 1976, to father, Dennis A. Bickel, mother, LoriAnne Mangold Bushly, and later years stepfather, Mike A. Bushly.
Ryan's bright light left this world on April 12, 2026, while at his home in Belt, MT. His spirit profound, a rare depth that touched everyone who knew him. Though he passed, the radiance he brought into...
Zona Gail Harris
Apr 12, 2026
Zona Gail Harris was born on May 5, 1947, in Havre, Montana, to Evan and Emma Hansen. She grew up on the family farm in Gilford alongside her older brother, Dick, where she learned the value of hard work and developed the determined spirit that would follow her throughout her life.
A proud graduate of Gilford High School, Zona finished as...
Shawn Marie Lamere
Apr 10, 2026
Shawn Marie Lamere, passed away on April 10th, 2026. She was born on Sept 10th, 1990, in Spokane Washington, to William Lamere and Deanna Vaile Lamere.
She grew up in Great Falls and graduated from Great Falls High School. She was a book worm and very book and street smart. She loved helping others. She was loving, kind, generous and loyal....
Loretta Mae Tacke
Apr 10, 2026
Loretta Mae Tacke, aged 89, formerly of Fort Benton, passed away April 10, 2026. Born April 5, 1937, to Benjamin and Frances Owsley, Loretta dedicated her life to caring for others and nurturing her large, beloved family.
A graduate of Montana State nursing school, Loretta’s career as a Registered Nurse took her through the halls of hospitals and nursing homes in...
