Inez "Teddie" Bray
Feb 20, 2020
Inez F. “Teddie” Gihring was born in Whitefish, Montana on December 10, 1939 to Oscar and Inez Gihring. Teddie graduated from Whitefish High School in 1957, and from Montana State University in 1961 with a degree in Nursing. She later became an owner of Century 21 McDonald Realty in Great Falls. Teddie was preceded in death by her parents; brother,...
Web "Mac" Mcpherson
Feb 20, 2020
Surrounded by love, “Mac” passed away peacefully after 100 well lived years on February 20, 2020. Mac was born with bright red hair on December 20, 1919, at the doctor’s office in Goshen, Oregon to Alva Meridth McPherson and Junia Dora Baker. Over the years, he shared stories of being raised on a hops farm, riding horseback, using a cart...
Albert Mike Swartz
Feb 20, 2020
Albert Mike Swartz, 101, of Great Falls, passed away on February 20, 2020. Albert was born to Michael and Mary (Mayernik) Swartz on October 26, 1918, in his home in Stockett, Montana. He grew up in his home with three brothers, Charles, Tony, and Lawrence, and two sisters, Margaret and Helen. He attended Selstrom Country School. Albert worked on the...
Thomas Villareal
Feb 19, 2020
Thomas “Butch” Villareal, 79, of Great Falls, passed away on February 19, 2020. The family will begin receiving friends beginning at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 23, 2020, at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel with a vigil service to be held at 6:00 p.m. A funeral liturgy will be held on Monday, February 24, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. Burial with military...
Roger L. Arntson
Feb 18, 2020
Roger L. Arntson joined his wife, Ellen Rene and his grandson, Jacob Roy in Heaven on February 18, 2020. He passed at his home in the presence of his family. Roger was 85 years old. Roger was born on March 5, 1934, in Bismarck, North Dakota. He was the youngest of three boys born to Roy and Esther Arntson. Roger...
Sharon Franz
Feb 18, 2020
Sharon Franz, 54, of Great Falls passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2020, at Benefis Hospital. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel on Tuesday, February 25, 2020. Sharon was born on November 14, 1965, to Edwin and Bertha Ferguson. Sharon attended grade school in Great Falls, and graduated from Great Falls High...
Richard M. "Dick" Geary
Feb 17, 2020
Richard M. "Dick" Geary passed away at his home in Hardy Creek, in Cascade on Monday, February 17, 2020. He was 72 years old.Dick had become severely malnourished secondary to smoking which led to his passing. Dick was the eldest son of Bill Geary and Lois Evans (Geary). He was born in Missoula, and attended elementary school in Helmville, graduating...
David Lawrence Parenteau
Feb 17, 2020
David Lawrence Parenteau, 82, of Great Falls, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2020. A family graveside service will be held at a later date. Cremation has taken place. David was born on August 13, 1937, in Harlem, Montana to David and Ruby (Velmer) Parenteau. He graduated from Neihart High School before joining the Army. He was honorably discharged on...
Mary Katherine Dazell Tihista
Feb 17, 2020
Mary Katherine Dazell Tihista, 84, beloved mother, wife and grandmother, passed away on February 17, 2020 after a long-term illness in the presence of her loving family. Born on July 31, 1935, she was the oldest of 3 daughters born to Robert and Clara Dazell who had settled in Glasgow, MT after working on the Fort Peck Dam.She happily called...
Howard P. Black
Feb 17, 2020
Howard Philip Black, 89, passed away of natural causes on February 17, 2020. Cremation has taken place. Family and friends will assemble to commemorate Howard’s life during Labor Day weekend in Havre with internment of his remains at Highland Cemetery. Howard was born in Havre as the first child of Oscar and Helen (Crandall) Black on September 3, 1930.He was...
Marni Ann Constantino
Feb 16, 2020
Marni Ann Constantino of Great Falls, Montana passed away peacefully on February 16, 2020. A service will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Spirit Catholic Parish (201 44th Street South, Great Falls, MT). All are welcome. A celebration of life will be held this summer. Marni was born June 27, 1965, in Great Falls...
Morrine Rose Cotton
Feb 16, 2020
Morrine Rose Cotton, 84, of Great Falls, passed away February 16, 2020, of an extended illness. She was born on April 15, 1935, to Morris and Rose Franklin, raised in Choteau, and graduated in 1953. After her marriage to Jack Cotton, she and Jack settled in Great Falls. Morrine was preceded in death by her parents; step-mother, Edna; sons, Michael...
Beverly Joyce Rodger
Feb 15, 2020
Beverly Joyce Rodger, 88, of Great Falls, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, February 15, 2020,due to complications from a stroke. Beverly was born April 28, 1931, in Bainville, MT. She was one of twelve children born to Harry and Sophie Torgerson. Bev moved to Great Falls in 1950, where she met John Rodger while they both...
James "Jim" Maneely
Feb 13, 2020
James passed away peacefully at home on February 13, 2020, surrounded by his family. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on February 28, 2020, at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel. James “Jim” or “Jimmy” was born March 22, 1924, to William and Ethel Maneely in Los Angeles, CA.In 1929, when he was 5, the family moved to Great...
Arden "Wesley" Swenson
Feb 13, 2020
Arden "Wesley" Swenson, 80, of Great Falls, ended his journey with Parkinson's disease on Thursday, February 13, 2020, at Park Place Health Care Center. He was born on November 1, 1939, in Gallup City, Montana to Arvid and Elsie Zilmer Swenson. Wes was a graduate of Oilmont High School. He received a Bachelor of Science degree from the College of...
Rachel A. Barrett
Feb 12, 2020
Rachel Barrett, 81, passed away peacefully in her home with family on February 12, 2020. There will be a memorial service on Saturday, February 22, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church. Rachel was born May 16, 1938, in Havre, Montana to Clifford and Pearl Rustad.She attended school in Malta, MT graduating from Malta High School in 1957.She worked...
Philip T. Eidel
Feb 11, 2020
Philip Thomas Eidel, 89, of Great Falls, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on February 11, 2020, after an extended fight with congestive heart failure. As the youngest of four children, Phil was born on October 14, 1930, to Philip and Olive Eidel of Eden, MT. They lived south of Great Falls on a sheep ranch where Phil spent...
Mary Ann Zale
Feb 11, 2020
On the morning of February 11, 2020, we lost our 95-year-old mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, mother-in-law, and sister-in-law. She was affectionately called by the nickname “Red Grandma” for her fiery red hair; and her granddaughters’ deep affection. She was loved by many; and will be deeply missed. She was born on October 4, 1924, in Great Falls, where she grew...
Don Lee Mcdonald
Feb 11, 2020
Don Lee McDonald, 83, of Sand Coulee, Montana passed away on February 11, 2020. He was born in Conrad, Montana to EJ McDonald and Alice Wadman on April 17, 1936. Growing up, he had a troubled beginning of life. He pushed on and knew he had to be strong to survive, so he did just that. Don joined the Montana...
Shirley Virginia Harrod
Feb 9, 2020
A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 15, 2020, at O'Connor Memorial Chapel.
