Obituaries

Dec 26, 2024

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Dec 26, 2024

Glenn Osborne, aged 88, passed away peacefully in his sleep surrounded by family on December 26, 2024, in his home in Great Falls, MT. Glenn was born on December 22,1936, in Great Falls, and led a life dedicated to his family and serving his community.

He will be remembered as a steadfast pillar of Great Falls and...

Dec 26, 2024

Sharon Alice Halcro, aged 74, of Great Falls, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024, after a lengthy illness.  Sharon was born on August 29, 1950, in Great Falls and was one of five children.

Sharon worked several jobs in the community until her illness forced her into retirement.  She loved outings with family and especially enjoyed...

Dec 26, 2024

Eric Lee Follmer, aged 43, passed away on the morning of December 26, 2024, of complications from an injury he sustained while enjoying Wyoming’s great outdoors.

Eric was born on November 7, 1981, to Penny Jacobson and Rick Follmer in Williston, ND. He was on the go from the minute he learned how to walk!  Eric grew...

Dec 26, 2024

Evelyn Elaine Knudson (Stiles) was born on March 30, 1935, and passed away on December 26, 2024.

Evelyn was born in Redding, California and stayed there through high school until she met her husband, John. John was in the service, so they lived in Texas, Indiana, and California. After that they spent four and a half years...

Dec 25, 2024

William “Bill” George Olds passed away on December 25, 2024. Bill was born to George and Aggie Olds on January 31, 1934, in Great Falls, Montana. He joined sister, Shirley Jean, and was later followed by brothers, Robert “Bob” and Gary “Punk.” From day one, Bill always had a twinkle in his eye and a smile on his face....

Dec 23, 2024

Daniel L. Wilkerson, age 72, passed away at home on December 23, 2024. Dan was born to Glada Hammett and Lindsay Wilkerson on August 1, 1952. He graduated from Belt High School in 1970. Dan served in the US Army from 1972 – 1975 and worked for the US Postal Service from 1977 until retirement. He enjoyed fishing, bowling,...

Dec 22, 2024

Nels Elmo Olson Jr., aged 93, passed away peacefully with family at his side on December 22, 2024, in Great Falls, Montana. Nels was born on May 19, 1931, in Doyon, North Dakota, to Nels E. Olson, Sr. and Myra M. Locke. He spent his formative years in Crary, North Dakota where he attended local schools. Nels served his...

Dec 21, 2024

Brandon Duane Batey, aged 31, passed away in Murray, Utah on December 21, 2024, after a ten-year battle with congestive heart failure.

Brandon was born on September 20, 1993, to his parents Melanie and Duane in Turlock, California.

In his early years, Brandon moved to Utah with his mother, making this the place Brandon would...

Dec 20, 2024

More than an uncle. Marvin Smith was born on February 10, 1951, to Harold and Rosella Smith. He was the youngest of 14 children. He is survived by his brother, John Smith. Marvin has three surviving children, Hope, Steve, and Heather Smith. He lost his daughter, Christy Smith, in her adult years. Marvin has many grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and nieces...

Dec 20, 2024

Zelda Mae Johnson Stevenson, aged 85, of Great Falls, died peacefully in her sleep on December 20, 2024, in a Great Falls hospital. Daughter of Alvina Bergan and Theodore Johnson, she was born in Bismarck, N.D. on October 30, 1939, and raised in Osnabrock, N.D.

In 1958 she moved to Havre and worked as a telephone operator....

Dec 19, 2024

Joseph E. David, aged 77, passed away on December 19, 2024, at his Wolf Creek home after a hard-fought battle with cancer.  Joe was born and raised in upstate New York.  After graduating from high school in 1966 he joined the Air Force. He proudly served his country for 24 years, retiring as a Chief Master Sergeant in 1991....

Dec 18, 2024

In loving memory of Gary Stuart. On the windy evening of December 18, 2024, Gary Stuart tragically passed away after being struck by a passing motorist while crossing the street near his home. Despite receiving medical attention, he succumbed to his injuries later that evening.

Gary was born in Havre, Montana, on November 21, 1947. He eventually...

Dec 15, 2024

Darrell James Archey passed away on December 15, 2024, at the age of 68. He was born on November 8, 1956, in Great Falls to Edwin and Jeannette (Hawthorne) Archey.  Darrell grew up on the north side and graduated from Great Falls High School in 1975.  He was a basketball player, motorcycle rider, pool player, skier, and snowmobiler. While...

Dec 14, 2024

Sylvia Jean Harant passed away calmly on December 14, 2024, at Peace Hospice with her family nearby. Sylvia had known that this moment was coming, and she approached it the way she approached life: with prayer and boundless confidence in Jesus Christ. If you spoke with her during her final months, she would have told you, "I'm in pretty...

Dec 14, 2024

Mom always said our family was so large that we can only get together at weddings and funerals.

Viola Marie Burckhard passed away on December 14, 2024. She was born in Havre, Montana on April 6, 1942, to Selma and John Eschenbacher. She was the third youngest of twelve siblings. She spent her childhood there while her...

Dec 13, 2024

Robert David Stauffer, beloved husband, father, son, and brother, lost his courageous battle with cancer on Friday, December 13, 2024. Those that were close to Robert saw his pragmatic personality tackle this disease for 4 years, like he did in all aspects of life. He put his loved ones first throughout his battle, uncomplaining and upbeat on each new...

Dec 12, 2024

James Ignatius Trunkle passed away December 12, 2024, at Peace Hospice surrounded by his family. James was born to Ignatius and Anne, nee Urick, Trunkle in Great Falls, Montana on March 2, 1927. In early childhood, Jim became deaf from an unknown cause. As a young lad, his father drove him to South Dakota traveling over dirt roads to...

Dec 10, 2024

With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Timothy James Wylder, aged 69, on December 10, 2024. Tim passed away at Benefis Hospital, surrounded by his family, after a courageous battle with cancer that metastasized suddenly.

Tim was born in Billings, MT, on March 11, 1955, to Frances Mae Jorgensen Wylder and James Monroe Wylder. After the...

Dec 9, 2024

"Some people are like unpaid therapy. They come, they shine, they make us smile and they never ask for anything in return." The world lost one of these people on Monday, December 9, 2024. Eva Marie (Jones) Valdez died unexpectedly after a brief illness. She spent 91 years shining, making people smile, and never asking anything in return. Eva...