Amanda Elaine Pelley
Mar 5, 2026
March 28, 1984, to March 5, 2026
Amanda Elaine Pelley was born on March 28, 1984, at Clark Air Force Base in the Philippines. She went to be with Jesus on March 5, 2026, at 41 years old. She is survived by her mother, Barbara Cain Pelley; father, Robert Pelley; and two sisters, Erin Philley of Great Falls, a brother-in-law, Trevor...
Jimmy Allen Bodkins
Mar 4, 2026
Jimmy Allen Bodkins, aged 85, passed away on March 4, 2026, in Great Falls, Montana.
Eloise G. Morehead
Mar 4, 2026
Eloise Mondy Morehead (Thielman) of Great Falls, passed away on March 4, 2026, at Peace Hospice.
She was born on June 30, 1926, in Remer, Minnesota, to Harold and Mina Thielman. As a child, her family lived in Spokane, Washington, for a brief time. In 1928, the family moved north of Tiber, Montana. Eloise attended school in Chester, Montana, and worked...
Ruth Evelyn Smith
Mar 2, 2026
Ruth Evelyn Smith, born in Kingsland, Arkansas on May 3, 1930, died peacefully on March 2, 2026, at the age of 95, in Great Falls, MT.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Terry Smith, and son, Bradford Lytle Smith.
She is survived by daughters, Melissa Smith (Great Falls, MT), and Terri Smith (Belgrade, MT); granddaughters, Khetri Rachelle Sewell (Belgrade)...
Gary Keith Knudson
Mar 2, 2026
Gary Keith Knudson, aged 89, of Great Falls, Montana, passed away peacefully at Peace Hospice on March 2, 2026, after a courageous battle with colon cancer.
Born and raised on the family farm, Trails End Ranch, on the North Bench of Highwood, Gary grew up surrounded by the love of his parents, Roy and Leone “Toni” Knudson, and his siblings. He...
Kenneth Jorgensen
Mar 2, 2026
Kenneth Jorgensen, aged 86, passed away on March 2, 2026 in Great Falls, Montana. Services will be at a later date.
Barbara Lynn (Kimmerle) Walker
Mar 1, 2026
Barb was born into the military lifestyle commonly referred to as an “Air Force Brat” on March 28, 1961, in San Antonio, Texas. She was the third child of four of Paul and Carolyn Kimmerle. Siblings were, Jeanne Marie Louden, Paul James Kimmerle, and younger sister, Doris Ann Kimmerle.
The Kimmerle family moved from Texas to Hahn AFB, Germany in 1964,...
Patrick Arthur McAllister
Feb 25, 2026
Our father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, took his final nap on Wednesday morning on February 25, 2026. He was 95 years old. He had his spring haircut, and he was wearing his blue jeans, work boots, his canvas Carhart jacket, and his red ballcap. He was ready to leave.
Patrick Arthur McAllister was born in Belt, Montana, on February 16, 1931, to...
Daniel Foster Hamilton
Feb 23, 2026
Daniel Foster Hamilton, aged 76, of Great Falls, Montana, passed away on February 23, 2026. He was born on January 22, 1950, in Barryville, New York, to Stanley and Lila Hamilton.
Daniel was united in marriage to Eileen Phyllis Olsen, his beloved wife and lifelong companion. She preceded him in death. Daniel was also preceded in death by his parents, Stanley...
Gordon Kinzler
Feb 23, 2026
"Where are you from?" This simple question was Gordon's signature greeting—a genuine invitation into conversation that revealed the heart of who he was. Whether sitting on a hospital bed, volunteering at the detention center, resting on a bench at Disneyland, or walking through the halls of the many schools where he taught hundreds of students over the years, Gordon had...
Sister Johnelle "Joyce Agnes" Howanach
Feb 20, 2026
Sister Johnelle “Joyce Agnes” Howanach
Sister Johnelle was born in Great Falls, Montana on March 2, 1934, at The Columbus Hospital. She resided in Belt, Montana, with her parents and older sister. She graduated from Belt High School in 1952. She attended Montana State University in Missoula, Montana. It is now known as The University of Montana. After two years she...
David John Muller
Feb 19, 2026
David John Muller passed away on February 19, 2026, at the age of 80. He was born on August 2, 1945, in Beach, North Dakota to Martin and Lucy Muller. His twin, Mary, was born 15 minutes later. He spent the first few years of his life on the ranch in Wibaux, Montana until the family moved to the Bitter...
Harry Clay Milton Jr.
Feb 19, 2026
Our cherished husband, father, and grandfather, Harry Clay Milton, of Great Falls, Montana, passed away on February 19, 2026, at the age of 83.
After just a few soft-spoken words, you would know that Harry was from the South. Harry spent his young childhood in White Oak, Tennessee, and his teenage years in the countryside north of Knoxville. This Southern countryside...
Kathleen (Kay) Louise Allen
Feb 18, 2026
Kathleen (Kay) Louise Allen (1941–2026) passed away peacefully on February 18, 2026, at MT Gems Assisted Living in Great Falls, Montana. She was born on February 3, 1941, to Max and Mary Ellen Mathews in Billings, Montana. Kay attended Montana State University and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in education. She was a school teacher until her retirement from Cascade...
Heidi Lynne Schubert
Feb 17, 2026
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Heidi Lynne Schubert, of Cascade, MT on February 17, 2026, at the age of 58 years. Heidi Lynn Schubert, born Heidi Lynne Jepson, was born in Toledo, Ohio on October 24, 1967. She was raised by her parents, Steve and Jill, alongside her sister, Shannon. Soon...
Nancy Ann Bowen
Feb 17, 2026
Nancy Ann Bowen, aged 89, of Great Falls, Montana, passed away at her home on February 17, 2026. She was born on December 26, 1936, to George and Bertha Vanderhoof in Paterson, New Jersey.
Nancy graduated high school from Eastside H.S. in Paterson, New Jersey in 1955.
Nancy went on to nursing school at Paterson General Hospital from 1955-1958, earning her RN...
Trevor Ray Bourgeois
Feb 16, 2026
Trevor Ray Bourgeois, aged 33, passed away on February 16, 2026, in Spokane, Washington due to natural causes.
A viewing will be held on Friday, February 27, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
A memorial service will be held at a later date in March.
William "Bill" Wade Kerr
Feb 16, 2026
“ROLL ON DADDY”
William “Bill” Wade Kerr of Green Valley, Arizona, my daddy, went home and was welcomed by Jesus, “Well Done Good and Faithfull Servant”! (Matthew 25:23) Daddy passed away peacefully in the early morning of February 16, 2026, at Peace Hospice in Great Falls, Montana, and drove off in the sunrise in his eighteen-wheeler.William was the first-born December 30,...
Kathy Toinette Lynch
Feb 16, 2026
Kathy Toinette Lynch was born on October 25, 1955, to Harold and Eleanor Johnson, in Plentywood, Montana.
Kathy grew up on a farm in Westby, Montana and was the ninth youngest of ten children. A lifetime of memories were made, getting into mischief with her siblings, riding horses and living the Montana farm girl life. After her father’s death, the family...
James "Jim" Raymond Toms
Feb 15, 2026
James “Jim” Raymond Toms celebrates today in the arms of his Saviour, Jesus Christ. He passed away peacefully in the early morning hours on February 15, 2026. He was born July 13, 1946, to Raymond “Bud” and Juanita Enoch Toms in Gassaway, West Virginia.
Jim graduated from Braxton County High School in 1963 and attended 2 years at West Virginia University....
