Daniel John "Mac" McDonald
Oct 7, 2025
On October 7, 2025, Daniel John “Mac” McDonald received his last assignment from the Holy Spirit, and he had to leave us to complete the task.
Daniel was born February 24, 1959, to Donald Alec McDonald and Frances Annette Dombroski.
Daniel attended school and graduated from Butte High School in 1977. He moved to Great Falls after graduation where he met the...
Donald "Don" Culliton
Oct 5, 2025
Donald “Don” Culliton was born on February 7, 1925, in Grand Forks, North Dakota. The family lived in East Grand Forks, Minnesota where Don attended Sacred Heart School. Don’s family moved to Great Falls, MT, and shortly thereafter was the start of World War II. Don decided to quit school and join the Navy, serving his basic training in Farragut,...
Dianne (Busike) Dammen
Oct 5, 2025
Dianne (Busike) Dammen, aged 86, of Power, Montana, went to her heavenly home on October 5, 2025. She passed peacefully at home surrounded by family.
She was born on January 19, 1939, in Great Falls, Montana, to John and Helen (Valentine) Busike. On February 16, 1956, she was married to Dennis Dammen. Together they shared 69 years of marriage.
By the grace...
Bj Gerhart
Oct 4, 2025
In Loving Memory of Bj Gerhart
Celebrating a Life of 97 Years
Bj Gerhart, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great- grandmother and cherished friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 97. Her long and remarkable life was a testament to love, strength, and devotion to her family.
She was the daughter of Lloyd and Kate Thomes, born in Great Falls, Montana on June...
Marjo LaRaie Hoppe
Oct 3, 2025
Marjo LaRaie Hoppe, aged 67, of Great Falls, Montana, passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025. She was born on December 14, 1957, in Townsend, Montana to Margo Dale and Leroy Reister.
Marjo is survived by her mother, Margo Dale of Towsend; her daughters, Danielle Lawson, Jeanette Freer; son, Nicholas Freer, all of Great Falls. Her 7 grandchildren Trentin VonGunten, Brooke...
Barbara Joan Eby
Oct 3, 2025
Barbara Joan Eby passed away of natural causes on October 3, 2025. She was born on May 20, 1933, in Aberdeen, South Dakota, the oldest daughter of Henry and Sara (McGuinniss) Kuechler. A younger sister, Cheryl, followed in 1940. She grew up in Aberdeen and graduated from Central High School in 1951. She then went to work as a stenographer...
Vicky Rae Johnson
Oct 2, 2025
Vicky Johnson, aged 68, of Great Falls, Montana, passed away on October 2, 2025. She was born on April 29, 1957, in Fargo, North Dakota, and spent most of her life in Great Falls.
Vicky is survived by her children, Rhesa, Jace, and Jessica; her beloved grandchildren, Rhylee, Thaddeus, Scarlett, Emmett, and Liam; and her siblings, Ronald, Sharon, and Dwayne.
Her life...
Archie D. Castle
Sep 28, 2025
Archie D. Castle, aged 77, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 28, 2025, in Great Falls, Montana, surrounded by loved ones. He was born on May 16, 1948, in Glasgow, Montana, to Archie and Sophie Castle.
Archie, a retired custodian was a member of the LDS church. He was very outgoing and well liked. His favorite hobby was...
Josefina "Josie" Balois Baje
Sep 27, 2025
Josefina “Josie” Balois Baje, 71, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 27, 2025, after bravely and gracefully enduring a seven-year battle with cancer.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 8, at 11:00 a.m. at the Holy Spirit Catholic Parish, 201 44th Street South, Great Falls, MT 59405.
Josie was born in Hernani, Samar, Philippines, on December 27, 1953, the middle...
Lester Lee Lippert
Sep 26, 2025
Long time Carter area farmer and rancher, Lester Lee Lippert, passed away at the age of 93 of natural causes on September 26, 2025, in Great Falls, MT.
Born on June 22, 1932, to John P. and Elizabeth (Sandmeyer) Lippert, Lester grew up on the farm north of Carter where his dad homesteaded and he learned the value of hard work...
Brook Hopper
Sep 24, 2025
Brook Hopper lost her long hard fight with cancer on September 24, 2025. She passed away with her loving husband by her side.
Brook was married to her devoted husband, Scott, for 33 years, sharing in raising three wonderful children, Amanda, Jasmine, and Chase. Her three grandchildren brought extreme love and joy into her life.
Brook was born on November 15, 1971,...
Pete Mallory
Sep 23, 2025
Pete Mallory, aged 66, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, after a brief illness, with his wife, Pamela by his side. Pete was born on September 20, 1959, in Great Falls, Montana to parents, Jack and Marion Mallory. From the moment his feet hit the ground there was no stopping him!
Pete enjoyed his life on the road, in his...
Roger Ray Wilcox
Sep 22, 2025
Roger Ray Wilcox (Notch)
Roger Ray Wilcox, aged 76, of Great Falls, MT passed away peacefully on September 22, 2025. While his family and friends mourn his passing, they also celebrate a life lived with generosity, humor, and a heart that touched everyone who knew him.
Born on September 30, 1948, and raised in Great Falls, Montana, Roger affectionately known as “Notch”...
Evelyn Moriarty
Sep 22, 2025
Evelyn Moriarty passed from her earthly home to join her Heavenly Father on September 22, 2025, in Great Falls, Montana.
She was born in Arrow Creek, Montana, on June 1, 1928, to Pearl Evelyn Mathews and Peter John Metrovich. She was originally named Martha Evelyn after her mother’s sister. Her dad, Peter, was a section foreman for the Chicago Milwaukee Railroad,...
Robert "Bob" Odes Delp
Sep 20, 2025
CMSGT Robert “Bob” Odes Delp (Ret.) was born May 19, 1929, to Lasco B. Delp and Gladys M. Townsdin in Conrad, MT.
After graduation in 1947, he worked as a Telegraph Operator for Burlington Northern before joining the United States Air Force. During that time, he wed Sylvia Idell Erickson in 1950; they remained married for 75 years.
In 1951 he joined...
Duane "Bo" Gordon McGowan
Sep 20, 2025
Duane “Bo” McGowan was born on April 3, 1937, to Gordon and Lila McGowan. He grew up in Highwood, Montana, graduating from Highwood High School, where he was a proud member of the State Class C Basketball runner up “Team of ‘55”. After graduating from high school, he attended Montana State University. Bo met Sharon McNeal during MSU orientation week...
Shirley Adams
Sep 20, 2025
Our amazing mother, Shirley Adams, passed away on September 20, 2025, at the age of 95, with her family at her side. She was a resident at the Golden Eagle Manor.Shirley was born on November 18, 1929, in Wagner, Montana to Claude and Julia Booen. She moved with her family to Great Falls where she graduated and then met and...
Jerry DeMarco
Sep 20, 2025
Jerry DeMarco, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather, passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at his home at Highgate Assisted Living.
Jerry was born on December 28, 1928, in Port Washington, NY, to Katherine and Andrew DeMarco. He graduated from Port Washington High School in 1947.
Shortly after graduating, Jerry joined the United States Air Force and was stationed at...
Elizabeth Mary Nigro Snow
Sep 17, 2025
It is with great sorrow and broken hearts that we announce the passing of a wonderful, kind, caring, considerate lady that blessed the lives of anyone that knew her. This remarkable woman was Elizabeth Mary Nigro Snow, best known as “Betty.”
Betty was born on January 21, 1939. Her parents were Joseph and Josephine Nigro of Virginia, Minnesota. Betty attended Catholic...
Thomas Eugene Lane
Sep 16, 2025
On September 16, 2025, three days after his 69th birthday, Thomas Eugene Lane quietly left this world. Surrounded by his children and loved ones, Tom teed up his last drive. He will now be able to play golf everyday pain free and hopefully shooting his age.
He was born on September 13, 1956, in Shelby, Montana to Donald “Shady” Lane and...
