Robert "Ferd" Krattiger
Aug 14, 2025
Robert “Ferd” Krattiger was born on August 30, 1936, to Frank and Elsie Krattiger in Valier, Montana.
He attended school in Valier and graduated in 1955. In high school, he participated in football and basketball. In 1954, he was the State C free throw champion. He served in the Army from 1958 to 1960 and was stationed in Germany. After the...
Larry Fulton
Aug 14, 2025
Larry Fulton, aged 67, of Great Falls, Montana, passed suddenly, on Thursday August 14, 2025, surrounded by his wife, daughter, son, and grandchildren.
Born on September 7, 1957, in Great Falls, Montana to his surviving mother Gladys Joy Fulton and the late Harry Lee Fulton IV, Larry was a devoted family man and automotive innovator. Larry’s passion for drag racing and...
Alvis "Ron" Cowie
Aug 14, 2025
Alvis “Ron” Cowie was born on July 4, 1936, to Al Cowie and Bessie Lovelace in Great Falls, Montana.
He started working at his parent’s bar, “The Green Lantern” selling roasted peanuts at seven years of age.
He became a lifeguard at the Mitchell Pool, enabling him to teach swimming for the Navy. He got involved with the electrical division, and while...
David P. Van Meter
Aug 12, 2025
David P. Van Meter, aged 72, passed away on August 12, 2025, in Craig, Montana.
Marie Louise Baune Konesky
Aug 10, 2025
Marie Louise Baune Konesky (affectionately nicknamed “Reeber” by family and friends) passed from this world on Sunday, August 10, 2025, just four days shy of her 80th birthday. She made her home at Overland Court Senior Living in Boise, Idaho, since January 2023.
Marie was born on August 14, 1945, in Great Falls, Montana, to Cecelia (Gertrude) Tacke Baune and Frank...
Floyd "Cliff" Clifford Hobbs
Aug 10, 2025
Floyd “Cliff” Clifford Hobbs, 82, of Great Falls, Montana, was called home by our Lord on August 10, 2025, following a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease.
He is survived by his wife, Gayle Decker Hobbs; his daughters, Tiffany (Jeff) VanDyke and Jennifer (Jeffrey) Tobin; five granddaughters, Victoria Whitney, Savannah (Cody) Timmer, Madison Tobin and Hailey Tobin, all of Bozeman, Montana; granddaughter,...
Marion Lona (Hyland) Lander
Aug 8, 2025
Marion Lona (Hyland) Lander, of Great Falls, passed away at age 73 in her home after a long, brave, and courageous battle with MDS and Leukemia.
She was born on February 17, 1952, at Great Falls Deaconess Hospital to Richard and Patricia (Godfrey) Hyland. Marion graduated from Great Falls High School in 1970, having been active in DECA and was the...
Tara (Weers) Schubert
Aug 5, 2025
Tara (Weers) Schubert, aged 54, passed away peacefully in her sleep in the early morning of August 5, 2025. Tara was born on May 31, 1971, in Montevideo, Minnesota to Millie Cresswell Weers and Roger Weers. Growing up in Havre, Montana, Tara reminisced about beating the boys at “drag-racing” on her hometown streets. As a 1989 Havre High graduate, Tara...
Eugene Scott Carnahan
Jul 31, 2025
On July 31, 2025, Eugene Scott Carnahan, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend to all, passed away at the young age of 60 years old.
Scott was born to Thelma and Gene Carnahan in Great Falls, Montana on February 28, 1965. He graduated in 1983 from Great Falls High School. From there, he worked as a mechanic and tow truck...
Sheila Kathleen Logan
Jul 31, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Sheila Kathleen (Metts) Logan, who peacefully departed this life on July 31, 2025, surrounded by loved ones at Peace Hospice. Born to Charles and Beverly Metts, on December 30, 1943, in Circle, Montana, Sheila lived a rich and purposeful life of 81 years.
Sheila was a woman of remarkable character,...
Fred Rada
Jul 29, 2025
Fred Rada passed away on July 29, 2025, at the age of 95. He enjoyed fishing and hunting the most in his life. He pursued quality in all he did, especially his work as a carpenter/builder. Fred leaves behind his son, David; daughters, Sandy, Kathy, and Karin; 4 grandchildren; and 9 great- grandchildren.
Upon his request, there will be no services.
Duane Roger Johnson
Jul 29, 2025
Duane Roger Johnson, 85, passed away on July 29, 2025, in Great Falls, MT. Duane was born in Chester, MT to Paul and Dorma (Heydon) Johnson.
Duane spent most of his life in Joplin, MT as a farmer. In addition, he and Gloria owned the Joplin Café. He married Gloria Jean (Lambott) in Bonner’s Ferry, Idaho in 1960. They had 3...
Douglas "Doug" Carlyle Day
Jul 27, 2025
Douglas “Doug” Carlyle Day, age 77, of Ulm, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2025, at Benefis East Hospital.
Doug’s early life and family: Born in Great Falls, Montana, he was the beloved son of William “Bill” and Eunice (Kennedy) Day. Douglas married his high school sweetheart, Bonna Cheree Pfeifle, in 1966. Together, they shared 59 devoted years of marriage, building...
Richard Harold Holets
Jul 24, 2025
Richard Harold Holets, aged 87, passed away on July 24, 2025. He was born in Minneapolis, MN on April 25, 1938, to Harold and Marian (Kidd) Holets.
Richard graduated from Rapid City High School in 1957. He enlisted in the Navy and served from May 22, 1958, to May 2, 1963. While in the Navy, he attended compressed gases school. He...
Bruce E. Breslauer
Jul 23, 2025
Bruce E. Breslauer passed away at age 75 on July 23, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
He was born in San Francisco, CA, on December 26, 1949, to Alfred F. Breslauer and Margaret Slate Breslauer. He was a musical child and learned to play the violin some before settling on the clarinet in elementary school. He became...
Thomas Clyde Railsback
Jul 21, 2025
Thomas Clyde Railsback was born on September 5, 1947, in Oberlin, KS to Gordon C. and Ethel N. (Cathcart) Railsback. Tom died at Benefis Hospital in Great Falls, MT on July 21, 2025.
He attended a rural elementary school near Oberlin and graduated from high school there. He attended college at Fort Hays State, attaining degrees in music and history. He...
Kathleen Marie Reiser
Jul 20, 2025
Kathleen Marie Reiser, aged 68, passed away in the early morning of July 20, 2025, in Great Falls, Montana.
Born on July 5, 1957, in San Francisco, California, Kathy grew up surrounded by the beauty and vibrancy of the Bay Area before making Montana her home in the early 2000s. Known for her boundless warmth and kindness, she became a beloved...
Susan D. "Sue" Cassell
Jul 20, 2025
Susan D. “Sue” Cassell passed away on July 20, 2025, comfortably surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on October 6, 1955, in Omak, Washington.
Being raised in a military family, Sue attended schools in Germany, Arkansas, Massachusetts, and Washington State. They eventually moved to Montana where she attended schools in Great Falls and Noxon. She graduated in...
David "Dave" Alan Harris
Jul 19, 2025
David “Dave” Alan Harris, affectionately known as "Disco Dave," danced into this world on Mother’s Day, May 12, 1957, born to Doris (Talvi) Harris and Donald Harris. He passed away on July 19, 2025.
From the start, Dave lived life on his terms… fast, hard, fun, and full of fire. He was light-hearted but opinionated, fiercely loyal to those who had...
Eric "Rick" James Peterson
Jul 15, 2025
Eric “Rick” James Peterson, 59, of Great Falls, Montana, passed away on July 15, 2025, with his wife by his side after a courageous battle with cancer. Born February 15, 1966, in Fargo, North Dakota, Eric lived a life defined by kindness, adventure, and a steadfast commitment to friends, family, and community.
Eric was the first-born son of Ron and Karen...
