Bryan Ray Syvertson
Sep 6, 2025
Bryan Ray Syvertson, aged 59, passed away on September 6, 2025 in Great Falls, MT. He was born on October 29, 1965, in Conrad, MT to Gary and Sandra Syvertson.
Bryan is survived by his parents; brother, Greg Syvertson; sisters-in-law, Kristi Syvertson and Barbara Syvertson; and nephews, Dustin, Austin, and Houstin Syvertson.
Kenneth Coleman Strandberg
Sep 5, 2025
Kenneth was born on February 3, 1949, in Great Falls, Montana. He attended grade school and junior high school there. He graduated high school in Miles City, Montana.
He was a member of the Electric City Boxing Club and helped his uncle, Freddy Ameline with his stock car at the races in Black Eagle.
Ken struggled to stay out of trouble and...
Leonard Dean Buls
Sep 4, 2025
Leonard Dean Buls, aged 79, of Great Falls, MT passed away peacefully on September 4, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born on September 1, 1946, to Ruth Hansen and Arthur Buls in Missoula, MT.
Leonard graduated in 1964 from Flathead High School in Kalispell, MT. Following high school, he joined the U.S. Navy and served until 1967. Leonard was...
Michael "Mike" Thomas Hagen, Sr.
Sep 3, 2025
Michael “Mike” Thomas Hagen, Sr., aged 72, of Lincoln, MT passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on September 3, 2025.
Mike was born on April 2, 1953, in Great Falls, MT to Kenny and Audrey Hagen. Mike is a graduate of C.M. Russell High School Class of 1971. Mike had many trades and certifications in his adult career life. Throughout his working...
Lesley Cheryl Withrow
Sep 2, 2025
Lesley Cheryl Struna, lovingly known as Lee, Lee Withrow, E, and Grandma Ebo, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at the age of 67 in Great Falls surrounded by her devoted family. She was born on September 18, 1957, in Moberly, Missouri, to Lula Florence Brown and John Struna.
From the very beginning, Lee lit up the lives of...
Leonard Lee Toren
Aug 30, 2025
Leonard Lee Toren, affectionately known as “Lennie,” “Len Len,” or “Papa,” gained his wings on August 30, 2025, surrounded by the center of his world: his wife, Patty, his four beautiful daughters, grandchildren, and great-grandson. He was injured in a horse accident just days prior to his passing. He was a true cowboy at heart, having grown up riding horses,...
Dagmar Liselotte Tooley
Aug 30, 2025
On August 30, 2025, the world lost a remarkable woman. She was an unbelievable wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. She passed away peacefully, knowing how much she was loved by her family and friends. Dagmar Tooley was born on December 1, 1941, in Stettin, Germany. Dagmar always had a competitive spirit. She had memories of winning races and games...
Jaxson James Stempke
Aug 30, 2025
Jaxson James Stempke, aged 8, of Great Falls tragically lost his life on August 30, 2025. He was born on November 18, 2016, to Stephanie and James Stempke. He was just about to start his third-grade year at West Elementary and had already made many friends, which wasn’t hard for him, as he could make a friend anywhere he turned....
Justin Cody Paul
Aug 29, 2025
Justin Cody Paul’s life was tragically cut short after a lifelong battle with inner struggles. He will be remembered for his big personality and not the disease that ultimately took his life.
Justin was born on September 26, 1973, to his mother Debbie Welch Martinez and father Jerry Paul. From the start, Justin lived boldly, constantly testing limits, and chasing adventure...
Kathleen "Kathy" Virginia Moore
Aug 29, 2025
Kathleen “Kathy” Virginia Moore, 84, of Billings, Montana, passed away on August 29, 2025, at a local hospital from complications of congestive heart failure, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on June 7, 1941, in San Antonio, Texas, to Sam and Virginia Brown, Kathy graduated from Providence High School in 1959. She excelled in typing and stenography, with remarkable speed in...
Joan (Hoyt) Crowell
Aug 28, 2025
Joan (Hoyt) Crowell, aged 87, of Great Falls, passed away surrounded by her family following a short illness on August 28, 2025. She was born on August 10, 1938, in Portsmouth, NH to Edward and Pearl Hoyt.
She graduated from Portsmouth High in 1956. She met Garland Crowell when she was a sophomore, and he was a junior. Garland joined the...
Jennifer Gayle Graham
Aug 26, 2025
Jennifer Gayle Graham was born July 8, 1975, in Kalispell, Montana, to Terry Lee Graham and Glenda Gayle Erickson. She was raised on the Flathead Indian Reservation in Pablo, Montana, where she grew up surrounded by the beauty of the mountains and lake she loved.
In childhood, Jenn found joy in playing outside, reenacting the movie Rambo in the woods with...
Karlene Frank
Aug 26, 2025
Our mother, Karlene Frank, peacefully went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, August 26, 2025. Mom was a faithful servant of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She touched many lives on this earthly journey. She kept busy with almost daily volunteer activities such as quilting with the Faith Lutheran quilters, singing with the Swinging Seniors, participating in church services...
Jean Jones
Aug 26, 2025
Jean Jones, of Great Falls, passed away on August 26, 2025. She was born in Jonesboro, Arkansas on January 22, 1954, to Elbia and Lavada Easter Coffman.
She was an amazing artist who did engraving and painting. She loved Jesus and spread his message that you have to have faith. She was a great wife, mother, grandmother, and best friend and...
Matthew "Matt" Charles Gilbert
Aug 25, 2025
Matthew “Matt” Charles Gilbert, aged 66, of Black Eagle, Montana passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025. He was born on October 12, 1958, in Lewistown, Montana, the second of three sons to Dean and Irene Gilbert. From the very beginning, he carried with him a spirit as wide and untamed as the land he called home.
Matt grew up with...
Doug Rohrer
Aug 25, 2025
On August 25, 2025, Doug Rohrer stepped into the arms of his beloved wife Carol in heaven -- his partner in life, love, and business. Douglas Allen Rohrer was born to Paul and Sarah (Whitbread) Rohrer on May 31, 1931, on a homestead near Hazenmore, Saskatchewan, Canada. In the early 1930s, the family moved to a farm just outside of...
John Edward Heryla
Aug 25, 2025
John Edward Heryla, aged 67, who lived in Great Falls, Montana since 2006 passed away peacefully on August 25, 2025, at home.
Born on September 22, 1957, in Minneapolis Minnesota to the late Rosalene Petroske Heryla and John William Heryla, John was a beloved husband, father, brother, son, manager, computer engineer, and friend. He was best known for his breathtaking holiday...
Richard "Dick" Hamers
Aug 25, 2025
Richard “Dick” Hamers passed away peacefully on August 25, 2025, just 10 days shy of his 99th birthday.
Dick was born on September 4, 1926, in Orrin, North Dakota to John Joseph and Antonia (Nieberle) Hamers. He was the 11th of 12 siblings. He grew up in Balta, North Dakota and graduated from Balta High School in 1943. In June of...
Vicki Corn
Aug 24, 2025
Vicki Corn was born on May 30, 1943, in Nebraska City, Nebraska to Don and Grace (Reeves) Messman. The family relocated to Great Falls prior to her first birthday. She departed for parts unknown on August 24, 2025, due to complications of life and natural causes.
She attended local grade schools and graduated from Great Falls High School (without honors, according...
