Zane Thayer Somerfeld
Dec 25, 2025
On a summer day, July 26, 2000, Zane Thayer Somerfeld came into the world. His parents, Dustin Somerfeld of Power and Charla Woods Terry of Havre. He would call Power home for the rest of his life. He passed on December 25, 2025, of natural causes.
Zane was a member of Guardian Angel Catholic Church, where he was Baptized, had his...
Beatrice (Bea) Marie Boucher
Dec 25, 2025
Beatrice (Bea) Marie Boucher, aged 83, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, Bea passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 25, 2025, after a long battle with cancer.
Bea was born Beatrice Marie Voller on March 3, 1942, in North Dakota.
Bea moved to Great Falls, Montana with her parents and six siblings in June 1960.
Bea’s formal education was paused...
Larry Dean Berger
Dec 24, 2025
Larry Dean Berger, aged 77, of Simms, Montana, passed away on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2025–a day that now carries both sorrow and deep reflection for those who loved him. Larry was born on May 13, 1948, in North Bend, Oregon. He was baptized into Christ and confirmed in his Christian faith. Larry proudly served our country for 20 years...
Merle D. Merenz
Dec 24, 2025
Retired concrete master and Navy Veteran Merle D. Merenz died early Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at Park Place in Great Falls, Montana. Merle was born on September 21, 1954, in Great Falls, Montana. Merle joined the US Navy soon after graduating from Fairfield High School in 1972. He was an editor of the newspaper aboard the USS Kitty Hawk aircraft...
Judy Marie (Stangler) Christiaens
Dec 24, 2025
Judy Marie (Stangler) Christiaens, aged 79, passed away on December 24, 2025, in Conrad, Montana.
Judy was born on December 25, 1945, to Frank and Ruth Strangler in Conrad, Montana. She graduated from Conrad High School in 1964 and attended Kinman Business University in Spokane, Washington.
She was a receptionist for Optometrist, Dr. Carl Swanson as well as a homemaker. Judy also...
Sharon Rennae Cagle
Dec 24, 2025
Sharon Rennae Cagle, born on July 14, 1954, in Conrad, Montana, passed away on December 24, 2025, in Billings, Montana.
Sharon was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, who deeply loved her family. She will be remembered for her kindness, strength, and the care she showed to those around her.
She is survived by her husband, Stephen Cagle; sons, Brent Cagle (Kirby)...
Jonathon Dewayne Dunn
Dec 22, 2025
Jonathon Dewayne Dunn, born on September 30, 1965, passed away on December 22, 2025. He was a loving father, devoted husband, and a cherished friend whose life was defined by love, faith, and devotion to his family.
Jonathon is survived by his loving wife, Ahna Dunn; sons, Steven (Jessica) Dunn and their six children, Leland, Keitan, Audie, Araea, Ozzalia, and Daxton,...
Jon Alden Wilson "Bing"
Dec 18, 2025
Jon Alden Wilson “Bing” passed away on December 18, 2025, at the age of 82. He was born on June 2, 1943, in Great Falls, Montana to Herbert and Alice Wilson.
When Bing was small, his mother, Alice would call him her “Big Boy” but Bing couldn’t say “Big Boy” it would come out “Bing Boy” and the nickname stuck and...
Dennis Warren Haynes
Dec 18, 2025
Dennis Warren Haynes, aged 73, passed away on December 18, 2025. He was born on May 21, 1952, in Great Falls, Montana to Barbara Ruegg and George Haynes.
He attended schools in Great Falls and then joined the United States Marine Corps. He served in Vietnam in the United States Marine Corps Reconnaissance Division.
Dennis worked in construction and was also a...
Judith Ann (Landblom) Peterson
Dec 16, 2025
Judith (Judy) Ann Peterson, aged 79, passed away on December 16, 2025, after a long illness. Judy was born on September 5, 1946, to Lloyd and Agnes Landblom. She had especially fond memories of antics with her brothers on their aunt and uncle’s farm near Fairfield. She attended Whittier Elementary School, Paris Gibson Jr. High, and graduated From Great Falls...
Dennis Wilbur Stampka
Dec 16, 2025
Dennis Wilbur Stampka, aged 68, of Great Falls, Montana, passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at Benefis East.
Dennis was born on June 13, 1957, in Jamestown, North Dakota, to Ronny Berg and Charlene Bohl. He attended schools in Montana, graduating from Great Falls High School in 1971. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corp in 1977 as a rifleman.
He...
David James Hanson Jr.
Dec 14, 2025
David James Hanson Jr., aged 31, tragically lost his battle on December 14, 2025, in Great Falls, Montana. A beloved father, son, brother, uncle, and friend, Dave leaves behind an immeasurable void in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.
Born on June 25, 1994, in Hornell, New York, Dave was surrounded throughout his life by family and friends...
Frederick D. Bumbarger
Dec 12, 2025
Frederick D. Bumbarger, aged 88, of Great Falls, Montana, passed away on December 12, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 1, 1937, in Mapleton, Pennsylvania, to Frederick Owen Bumbarger and Rebecca Maines Bumbarger.
Fred grew up with four brothers. The family was poor, and in the early years did not even have indoor plumbing. After high school...
Georgia Breier
Dec 12, 2025
Georgia Breier of Great Falls passed away at the aged 83, on December 12, 2025.
Georgia Ann was born in Great Falls on May 3, 1942, to Helen and George Ferda. She attended Great Falls public schools and at the age of 16, she started working at Ford’s Drive In, the Burger Master, and Sweetheart Bread.
In April of 1960, she married...
Joan Marie Rabine Malady
Dec 12, 2025
It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Joan Marie Rabine Malady on December 12, 2025, at 82 years old. Joan was born on March 1, 1943, in Watertown, South Dakota, to Harry and Hazel Rabine, both of whom preceded her in death. She was the beloved sister of Robert Rabine (Colleen Rabine), Steven...
Gladys Mireya Paradas Martinez
Dec 10, 2025
Gladys Mireya Paradas Martinez, born November 22, 1933, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. A strong, vivacious and friendly woman survived by her three children, Gary (Khadija), Martha (Milton) and Victor (Julissa), passed in the peace of our Lord on December 10, 2025.
She was a loving mother to her three children, grandmother, of seven, Heidi (Alberrto), Victor Julio (Ana), Gary Ernesto...
Adeline G. Tollefson
Dec 7, 2025
Adeline was born on a farm near Lawton, North Dakota, to Oliver and Inga Elton. She was baptized, attended services and summer Bible School at Vang Lutheran Church. Education consisted of grades 1-8 in a one room schoolhouse in Shepherd Township two miles from the farm. She delighted in telling stories about riding to school on her beloved horse Rex,...
Michelle Ann Tayler
Dec 7, 2025
Michelle Ann Tayler, aged 65, passed on December 7, 2025, in Great Falls, Montana.
Treacie Eileen Burback
Dec 6, 2025
Treacie Eileen Burback (Stephens), 68, of Great Falls, Montana, peacefully passed away December 6, 2025, in Murray, Utah. Following abdominal surgeries on July 28, 2025, and August 5,2025, she courageously embarked on a prolonged journey of physical rehabilitation and healing. Despite her strength and perseverance, subsequent medical complications ultimately took their toll.
She was born on August 6, 1957, in Great...
Nick Thares
Dec 6, 2025
Nick Thares, aged 66, of Great Falls, MT, passed away on December 6, 2025, after a short hard-fought battle with cancer. He was born on April 9, 1959, in Great Falls to Nick and Pat Thares and grew up on the west side with his two older brothers, Bill and John. He graduated high school from C. M. Russell High...
