Obituaries

Mar 27, 2024

Lonnie Charles Andrews passed away on March 27, 2024, at the age of 73.

He was born on April 7, 1950, to Charles and Beatrice Andrews. He worked as a hospital contractor throughout the U.S. for over 40 years. After retirement, he enjoyed traveling.

Lonnie is survived by his sister, Gayla Clos; brothers, Lloyd and...

Mar 25, 2024

Sylvia Jean (Santos) Bowen was born in Wailuku, Maui, Hawaii on March 5, 1937, to John L and Lillian N. (Tavares) Santos. She was a middle button in the family with an older sister, two older brothers, two younger brothers, and two younger sisters. She is preceded in death by her parents; beloved husband, Charlie; eldest son, David; adopted...

Mar 25, 2024

Nancy Catherine (Kohles) Garnes, known as the “Heart Lady” in and around Great Falls, has gone to heaven. Diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis 15 years ago, the condition took her physical health but could not diminish her sweet, caring, and loving personality. Needless to say, she was adored by her family, friends, and, frankly, anyone who met her. Her infectious...

Mar 22, 2024

Thomas Edward Mayernik, son of Elsie and Leo, beloved brother, uncle, cousin and friend to many. Thomas was born on March 4, 1948, and passed away March 22, 2024, at age 76. He was a retired autobody repair man. He loved camping at Green Mountain. He was a big fan of NASCAR and Harleys, but his “Pride and joy’...

Mar 21, 2024

Jeannette M. Archey, 93, passed away on March 21, 2024. Jeannette was born on December 19, 1930, to Reno and Emma (Anderson) Hawthorne in Roundup, Montana. They moved to Fairfield bench where she grew up on the family farm and played girls basketball in high school for Fairfield. awthorn e i

On June 13, 1949, she married...

Mar 21, 2024

Lawrence Richard “Larry” Morin entered our world on August 26, 1959, and left this world on March 21, 2024. He was lovingly referred to by family and friends as Chief, Moose, and Larebear.

He is survived by his wife of 18 years, Leah Morin; son, Peter Morin; stepson, David Kowalski; brothers, Brian and Pat; and sisters, Rosemary...

Mar 20, 2024

Danny Bruce Taylor passed away on March 20, 2024, at the age of 61 in Great Falls, MT. He was born on June 20, 1962, in International Falls, MN. Danny is survived by his wife Joanna Taylor; three daughters, Tonya Taylor, Krysti Taylor, and Kaydi Taylor; one sister, Sherriel; and three brothers, Donald, David, and Dennis. In honor of...

Mar 20, 2024

Delbert Leo Dieziger of Great Falls, MT passed away peacefully on March 20, 2024, at the age of 92 surrounded by his three children. He was born on January 20, 1932, in Lewistown, MT, the son of Fredrick and Blanche Dieziger. Del attended school in Highwood, MT. While in high school, he played baseball, basketball, and football, scoring 36...

Mar 19, 2024

Peter Cladouhos, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2024, at Benefis Peace Hospice in Great Falls.

Peter was born on October 25, 1923, in Great Falls, the fourth child and first son of William and Chrisanthy Cladouhos. He graduated from Great Falls High School in 1941 and was drafted into...

Mar 19, 2024

Shirley Ann Edwin of Great Falls passed away on March 19, 2024. Shirley was born on August 29, 1927, in Waseca, MN.

She grew up in Mankato, MN and graduated from Good Counsel Academy before attending the College of St. Theresa where she received a bachelor’s degree in chemistry. Following graduation, she moved to Chicago where she...

Mar 16, 2024

Ian Charles Smith passed away surrounded by family on March 16, 2024, in Great Falls due to complications from the flu. He was born on April 22, 1974, to John and Ligaya “Lee” Smith.

Ian graduated from Chester High School and was involved in farming, over-the-road trucking, and construction work. He loved to draw blueprints and house...

Mar 14, 2024

Linda R. Finley Hendrickson was born on October 19, 1948, in Havre, Montana, to Roy F. and Sally A. (Legge) Finley. She passed away at her home in Great Falls on March 14, 2024, at the age of 75. She was raised on the family farm east of Chinook in the Paradise Valley and moved to Havre after high...

Mar 12, 2024

Anni A Voyles was born in Germany on April 4, 1932. She had a brother and sister. She still has relations in Germany she lost contact with years ago.

She was married to Roy Curtis Voyles which she met in Germany while he was in the air force. They got married in Germany in 1958 and came...

Mar 12, 2024

James “Jim” Krause was born January 16, 1930, to Ernest and Annie Krause in the Fairfield area.

Jim passed away on March 12, 2024, at the age of 94, at Benefis Hospital from natural causes. He attended grade school at Greenfield School and graduated from high school in Fairfield, MT. After high school, he served in the...

Mar 12, 2024

Cole Christopher Malin, beloved son, dad, brother, grandson, nephew, uncle, cousin, friend, and coach passed away on March 12, 2024, surrounded by family and friends.

A celebration of life for family and friends will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2024,  at 2:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel (1410 13th Street S, Great Falls) with a...

Mar 10, 2024

Long time resident Leo G. Moe passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at the age of 96 due to natural causes.

He was born on November 21, 1927, in Grafton, ND. He is survived by his three children, Susan (Bjorn) Gjolmesli, Curt Moe, and Jeffrey (Sharon) Moe; grandchildren, Cody (Carrie) Moe, Cimberly Moe, and Cory (Melissa)...

Mar 9, 2024

William Robert Stuff passed away peacefully on March 9, 2024. Bill was born on June 17, 1962, here in Great Falls, MT to Maryln and David Stuff. Bill resided in Great Falls from 1997 to his passing.

Bill graduated from Charles M. Russell High school and Montana State University with a master’s degree in architecture. Bill worked...

Mar 8, 2024

Stacey Pederson of Great Falls passed away on March 8, 2024, after battling cancer. She was born on October 23, 1968, In Oxnard, California. At a young age she moved to Montana to be closer to family.

In 1989, she married Shawn Dawson for a brief period, and they had a beautiful son Tyler. Both her son...

Mar 8, 2024

Kathy M. Anderson was born and raised on a farm in Power, Montana, on December 12, 1958, and went home to Jesus on March 8, 2024.

She attended Power schools through high school and then moved to Helena with her sister, Pat, to work. Helena and East Helena became her home from that point on and she...

Mar 7, 2024

Aurelia Daryl Tua Ries, aged 86, of Great Falls, MT, retired professional nurse, educator, and researcher, joined her beloved husband, Wes, in heaven on Thursday, March 7, 2024. Daryl was born in Pittsburgh, PA in 1937 where the family lived until 1949 when mother and daughter moved to Miami, FL upon the death of her father. She graduated from...