Elizabeth "Ann" Watson
Jul 6, 2025
Elizabeth “Anne” Watson, 57, of Great Falls, Montana, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2025. Born in Fort Knox, Kentucky, on September 24, 1967, Anne was a vibrant soul with a heart full of love and compassion.
Anne had an unwavering passion for caring for others, dedicating much of her life to serving the elderly and disabled. Her kindness, warmth, and...
James Angelo "Jim" Ledakis
Jul 5, 2025
James Angelo “Jim” Ledakis, lifelong Great Falls resident, passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 5, 2025, at the age of 92, in San Diego, California.
Jim served two years in the United States Army during the Korean conflict. In 1953, following his honorable discharge from the Army, Jim returned to Great Falls to start his family. He married Shirley...
Gloria Anne (Besich) Kumm
Jul 4, 2025
Gloria Anne (Besich) Kumm passed into the arms of her Savior, Jesus, on July 4, 2025.
She was born on February 22, 1941, to John and Ann Besich. She married Phil Kumm, and they remained married for 61 years until his passing in 2020. They had four children, two boys and two girls.
Gloria’s love for her Savior was her foundation followed...
Kathryn (Katie) Ann Kauffman
Jul 3, 2025
Kathryn (Katie) Ann Kauffman, aged 87, passed away peacefully in her sleep after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease on July 3, 2025, at Benefis Eastview Senior Care Center in Great Falls, Montana. She was born in Tucson, Arizona on June 29, 1938, to Jacob and Dorothy White. She met her future husband, John Joseph Kauffman while attending Amphitheater Public...
Lorraine Peressini
Jul 3, 2025
Lorraine (Loreen) Dalke was born in Fallon, Montana on June 21, 1932, to John and Anna (Weishaar) Dalke, German homesteaders. She joined older siblings, Bertha, Rueben and Raymond. Younger sisters, Dolores and Shirley were born before the young family, having survived two depressions, decided to move to the Fairfield Bench, near Power. Younger sisters, Alice and Mary Ann joined the...
Andre Jezewski
Jul 2, 2025
Andre Alain Jezewski, aged 71, passed away on July 2, 2025, in Great Falls, Montana, after a brief battle with cancer. Born on December 9, 1953, in Liège, Belgium, to George and Teresa Jezewski, Andre was a man whose life was defined by resilience, generosity, and a deep love for his family and community.
As a young boy of eight, Andre...
Patricia Jean Bergquist
Jul 2, 2025
Patricia (Patty) Jean (Zepp) Bergquist, passed away on July 2, 2025, cared for in her final days by family, friends and the dedicated team at Benefis Peace Hospice. She faced the diseases that took her from us far too soon with strength, will, bravery and a feisty spirit. The world will miss her humor, kindness, and giant heart.
Born to Robert...
Marie "Minga" Granbois
Jun 30, 2025
Marie “Minga” Granbois passed quietly into the spirit world early on the morning of June 30, 2025, under the watchful eye of her daughter, Karen. Marie was the third of five children born to Andrew and Delia (Jeanotte) LaRoque at the family farm near Bainville, MT, on August 5, 1926. She loved learning and had a curious mind. At the...
Terri Ann Maurer
Jun 27, 2025
Terri Ann Finley Maurer, aged 82, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2025.
Terri was born in Havre, MT to Glen B. Finley, a rancher, and Arlene Goodheart Finley. She was raised on the family ranch (Finley Ranch), located 10 miles north of Browning, Montana. Her family raised sheep for their wool, which was shopped all over the world, and also...
Maeona Katherine (Diede) Lee
Jun 26, 2025
Maeona Katherine (Diede) Lee was born on April 16, 1951, to John and Corena Diede in Billings, Montana and passed away on June 26, 2025, at 7:00 a.m. surrounded by family members. She was 74 years old at the time of her death. She fought a long medical battle starting in 2016 with beating out odds left and right. She...
John Scott Johns
Jun 25, 2025
John Scott Johns of Great Falls passed away on June 25, 2025, at the age of 50. He was born in Portland, Oregon on April 8, 1975, to Sherrie Christopherson and John Johns.
John dedicated 20 years to helping individuals overcome addiction. He touched countless people and empowered many to reclaim their lives through compassion, guidance, and support.
He loved collecting things,...
Reverend Daniel J. O'Rourke
Jun 24, 2025
Rev. Daniel J. O’Rourke, aged 74, died in Lewistown, Montana, on June 24, 2025, after having served as a Catholic priest for the Diocese of Great Falls-Billings for 37 years.
Father O’Rourke was born in Butte, MT on July 24, 1950. His parents were James and Rita (Dunne) O’Rourke, and the family moved to Great Falls in 1955. He attended the...
Michael "Mike" D. Wood
Jun 23, 2025
Michael “Mike” D. Wood, of Fort Shaw, MT died on June 23, 2025. According to his wishes, he was cremated, and his ashes are to be scattered in the mountains where many of his most joyous days were spent.
Mike was born on November 15, 1957, in Cozad, Nebraska, but he grew up in southwestern Nebraska near Stockville. He was one...
Sharon Lee (Snodgrass) Knudson
Jun 23, 2025
Sharon Lee (Snodgrass) Knudson, 84, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2025, at Peace Hospice in Great Falls, Montana, just one day shy of her 58th wedding anniversary. After a courageous six-month battle with cancer, she leaves behind a legacy of love, community, and cherished memories.
Born on January 26, 1941, in Forsyth, Montana, to Byron Leslie and Mary Alice Beatty-Snodgrass,...
Nancy Jo Hammer Morton
Jun 22, 2025
Nancy Jo Hammer Morton passed away on the morning of Sunday, June 22, 2025, at the age of 79, with her loving children at her side. Nancy was born in Great Falls on January 30, 1946, to Norton and Muggs Hammer, and graduated from Great Falls High School in 1965. She held the position of Cascade County Clerk of District...
Jean L. Goldhahn
Jun 22, 2025
Jean Lenore (Entorf) Goldhahn died of natural causes on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at Benefis Peace Hospice in Great Falls, MT. She was 96. Memorial services will be held at Schnider Funeral Home, on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at 1:00 in the afternoon. A reception will follow at Schnider followed by burial at the Geraldine Cemetery.
Jean was born on April...
Donald Jung
Jun 20, 2025
Donald Jung, aged 90, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 20, 2025, surrounded by family in his home. Don was born on August 19, 1934, in Osakis, Minnesota to Adam and Katheryn Jung. He was one of nine children. Don lived with his family until the young age of 10, when he moved in with a neighboring farm family. He...
Joyce Irene Korin
Jun 18, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joyce Korin, our beloved sister, wife, mother, and grandmother, who departed this life on June 18, 2025, two days before her 78th birthday. She left this world peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, strength, and love. Joyce was born in Lewistown, Montana on June 20, 1947, to Ralph...
Billy C. Plunkett
Jun 17, 2025
Billy Clifton Plunkett, born on August 25, 1940, in Treton County Gibson State, Tennessee. He was preceded in death by his father, Clifton Earl Plunkett; mother, Ruby Lavern Duke Plunkett; his brothers and sister; as well as his first wife, Romona Nelson. Billy is survived by his wife, Terri L. Plunkett, stepdaughters, Catherine Tentler and Felicia Threadgill; stepson; Seth Threadgill,...
Douglas "Duke" Johnson
Jun 15, 2025
Douglas “Duke” Johnson of Great Falls, Montana passed away peacefully on June 15, 2025, at the age of 77, after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease.Doug was born on September 29, 1947, in Great Falls, Montana, to Maxine (Whinnery) Johnson and Donald Hecox. Doug’s stepfather, Eugene Johnson and Maxine, raised Doug in Vaughn MT. Doug graduated from Simms High School...
