Obituaries

Jan 15, 2025

After a long battle with vascular dementia, Paula Joan Dressler peacefully and comfortably passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. Paula was born in Kansas City, MO on September 7, 1946, to Thomas Daniel Reagin and Pauline Joan Trenary. Paula grew up in Independence, MO and attended William Chrisman High School. After graduating high school, Paula attended Missouri Valley...

Jan 15, 2025

Margaret “Marge” Mary Meier, aged 96, passed away on January 15, 2025, in Peace Hospice. She was born at the family home on December 4, 1928, in Traill County, North Dakota to Victor John and Otilda (Ethen) von Ruden. Margaret attended a one-room grade school and graduated from high school in Mayville, North Dakota. She went on to attend...

Jan 15, 2025

Lois Ann (Metzel) Service, aged 84, passed away on January 15, 2025, peacefully in her sleep.

Lois was born on March 29, 1940, to Herschel William Metzel and Leta Wanda (Sinclair) Metzel in Fairfield, MT. Her family later moved to Winnett, MT where she graduated from high school.

Lois married her husband, William Andrew Service,...

Jan 15, 2025

On February 22, 1943, Robert “Jay” Herman, Jr. was born to Robert and Evelyn (Rufsvold) Herman in Sioux Falls, SD.

His early years were spent in Hinsdale until the family moved to Conrad where his father was a teacher and principal. Jay was a proud “Cowboy” playing football and basketball. He and three special friends maintained their...

Jan 14, 2025

Hugh John Wilkins was born on January 31, 1938, in Great Falls, Montana to Hugh and Ann (Pepos) Wilkins.

He spent his summers on the ranch of his beloved Slavic grandmother who spoke almost no English. He told of how they communicated without speaking a word. It was there he discovered his love for machinery that would...

Jan 13, 2025

It is with great sadness that the son and daughter of Richard Klaiss announce his unexpected passing on January 13, 2025. He was born on March 1, 1967. Richard was a friendly, spiritual person who spent his last years in Great Falls doing what he loved the most: enjoying nature and caring for and helping people. A service will...

Jan 12, 2025

Loretta Mary Winters was born on December 18, 1935, in Columbus, Montana to Bernard C. Visser and Jennie T. Visser, the youngest of seven children. She attended grade school in a one room country school and attended high school at Billings Central, graduating with the class of 1954. She attended Eastern Montana College in Billings where she met Robert...

Jan 11, 2025

Gerald "Jer" Patrick McDonald, a longtime Great Falls, Montana resident, passed away on January 11, 2025, at the age of 64 from heart complications. He was born on Christmas Eve, December 24, 1960, in Butte, Montana to Don and Fran McDonald.

Jer dedicated his life to service and family. He proudly served his country, beginning with the Navy in June 1979,...

Jan 10, 2025

Jerry Leo Frank, a cherished resident of Great Falls, MT passed away peacefully on January 10, 2025, at the age of 93. Jerry was born on October 30, 1931, in Great Falls where he spent his life deeply committed to his community and his loved ones.

Jerry was a successful business owner of Greene Sheet Metal, Inc. and was known for...

Jan 9, 2025

Jo Ann (Eisler) Walden, aged 86, of Great Falls, Montana, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2025, surrounded by close family. Jo Ann was born on February 15, 1938, to Edwin and Ruby (Bergeson) Eisler in Great Falls, MT. She attended Great Falls Central Catholic High School and was very active in various school functions including ski club, pep...

Jan 8, 2025

Reva Inez Chappell, aged 94, passed away on January 8, 2025, in Great Falls, Montana.

Reva was born in Campton, Kentucky on May 1, 1930, to Preston and Chloe Hobbs.

She attended public school and, at 25 years of age, the Watchtower Bible School of Gilead Missionary College in New York. Reva was a Foreign...

Jan 8, 2025

Ira “Bud” Elliott of Great Falls passed away on January 8, 2025, of cancer. He was 84. Bud was born on April 6, 1940, to Chuck and Evelyn Elliott on a farm outside of Mullen, NE. After graduating from Mullen High School, Bud joined the Airforce and spent 21 years in service of our country, including two tours in...

Jan 8, 2025

Joann Woloszyn, aged 91, passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2025, in Great Falls, Montana.

She was born on November 10, 1933, in Zdolbundw, Poland to Marcin and Jadwiga Sokolowska.

After World War II she was living in a Displaced (DP) Person camp where she met her husband, Alexsander Woloszyn. They were married on March...

Jan 7, 2025

Paul “Buzz” Erb passed away peacefully at home on January 7, 2025. Buzz was a Minnesotan born in North Dakota in 1946 to Howard and Mildred Erb. He was the baby of the family with one brother, Keith, and two sisters Joan and Roberta. In 1977, he met the love of his life, Kathy, and married in 1979. They...

Jan 6, 2025

Anthony Daniel Spragg passed away on January 6, 2025, in his home, of natural causes. He recently had some health struggles with his heart, and diabetes which may have been a contributing factor.

Anthony was born on December 4, 1967, to Daniel Anthony Spragg and Diana Lynn (Mason) Spragg. Anthony loved spending time with his two brothers....

Jan 6, 2025

Our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Kathleen Marie Pollington, went home to Jesus on January 6, 2025. She was 76. Kathy was born to Norman and Margaret Reynolds on November 27, 1948, in Conrad, MT. She attended her first elementary years in Dutton, MT and then finished her schooling in Kremlin, MT. After graduating high school, she attended Patricia...

Jan 5, 2025

David “Dave” Alfred Viste joined his Heavenly Father, surrounded by his family at home on January 5, 2025. Dave was born on June 19, 1937, in Wheaton, Minnesota as the only child of Alfred and Elsie Viste.  He grew up in Ada, MN, spending months each year helping at the family farm near Hanna, Alberta and enjoying time with...

Jan 5, 2025

Robert “Bob” Krieg was born and raised in Missoula and started working before he was fifteen. He was drafted into the Army and after two years, returned to Missoula to begin working as a pipe fitter before starting and building several successful businesses. Robert was generous with his success and loved hosting and sharing adventures with friends and family,...

Jan 4, 2025

William I. “Willy” Ditto, born September 7, 1948, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2025, at the age of 76.

A celebration of life will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, January 17, 2025, at O'Connor Memorial Chapel, followed by a burial at Highland Cemetery with full military honors.  A reception will be held at the...

Jan 3, 2025

Bill Colenso died on Friday, January 3, 2025, while a guest at Peace Hospice House in Great Falls, MT as a result of metastatic liver cancer caused by pancreatic cancer.

Bill was born on March 9, 1947, in Butte Montana, to parents, Willie and Irene Quinn Colenso and was named Wilfred John Colenso Jr.

Bill...