Obituaries

Dec 11, 2023

Peter “Pete” Odessa Thornburg passed away suddenly on December 11, 2023. Pete was surrounded with love and passed peacefully at Benefis Hospital.

Pete was born January 12, 1934, in Kendallville, IN. He grew up in Fort Wayne, Indiana where he graduated from high school. Pete loved Indiana, and throughout his life told stories of his time there...

Dec 11, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Hazel Fay Lawrence.

Hazel Fay Lawrence was born on September 10, 1962 in Havre, Montana to Harry Lawrence and Patricia Ann Champange. Hazel was 61 years old when she unexpectedly passed away on December 11, 2023 at home of natual causes.

Hazel grew up...

Dec 10, 2023

John Korpela passed away on December 10, 2023, at the age of 80.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Bethel Lutheran Church.

John was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on May 17, 1943, to Jacob and Inez Korpela. He was raised in Southeast Minneapolis and Falcon Heights,...

Dec 9, 2023

Elaine Wilma Steiger went into eternal rest at the age of 87. She was living happily and comfortably at the Renaissance Senior Care in Great Falls, MT. After a brief hospitalization, she was taken to Peace Hospice and passed on from there on December 9, 2023.

Elaine was born on July 16, 1936, in Bluegrass, North Dakota...

Dec 7, 2023

Jean Cameron (Scott) Dybdal left this world in peace surrounded by her family on December 7, 2023. She was 81 years old. Born in Newburgh, NY on February 10, 1942, to William Clement and Susan Louise (Cameron) Scott, Jean lived a life characterized by love, resilience, and family. She was the youngest of three siblings and attended Colby-Sawyer College...

Dec 7, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Connie Winney. Our loving wife and mother passed away on December 7, 2023, at the age of 59 years old from Covid-related complications. She left this world peacefully, surrounded by those dearest to her, although tragic and much too soon.

Born on March 5, 1964, Connie...

Dec 7, 2023

Donna was born to Cliff and Margaret Wheeler in Detroit, Michigan. She was a loving wife and mother. She always put family first. She is survived by her son, Michael McCarthy; and granddaughter, Danielle McCarthy. May Donna rest in peace and may her memory live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her. No flowers please....

Dec 7, 2023

Three weeks shy of his 60th wedding anniversary, Jan Delmont Carter passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on December 7, 2023. Jan was born on February 22, 1939, in Great Falls, Montana to Helen and Del Carter. He attended Roosevelt Elementary School, Paris Gibson Junior High, and graduated from Great Falls High School in 1957. Jan played football...

Dec 6, 2023

Lynn Ann Tramelli passed away on December 6, 2023. She was born to Mike and Ethel Tramelli in Great Falls on January 29, 1957. She worked at several restaurants and bars. She also worked for Amtrak based out of Seattle. Lynn worked at Universal Sports and Courts for 18 years, she had her own business of house and pet...

Dec 4, 2023

Nancy Hawkins Semenza, 82, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2023, at Benefis Peace Hospice in Great Falls. She was born to Nancy Pilson Hawkins in New York City, NY, in 1941 to Arthur and Nancy Hawkins, and she grew up in Leonia, NJ.

Nancy pursued a higher education in Montana and embarked on a life filled...

Dec 4, 2023

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Sharon R. Mohler, who passed away on December 4, 2023, at the age of 61, in Great Falls, MT.

Sharon was born on September 1, 1962, in Belle Fourche, SD, to Robert and Judy. She was the fourth oldest of a total of nine children, preceded...

Dec 3, 2023

Roger Pearson was born on June 3, 1953, in Hazen, ND but grew up in Stanton, ND. He was born disabled with polio and the doctors said he would not live long. He fooled them all. He lived until he was 70 years old.

Roger attended Easter Seals School in the 60s until he turned 16 years...

Dec 2, 2023

James Vincent Hunter, aged 54, of Conrad, MT passed away on December 2, 2023, after a courageous battle with Advanced Myeloid Leukemia.

Vince was born on October 10, 1969, in Grand Rapids, MI, the son of Jerry and Caroline (Nelson) Hunter. He is survived by his wife, Joanne (Froehlich); stepchildren, Julissa (Nate) Bulmer, Stephanie (Dave) Landis and...

Dec 1, 2023

Bill McElliott passed away after a short illness on December 1, 2023. He is survived by his brother, Dan; his nephew, Kevin and his niece, Sandra along with a family of close and loving friends who will feel his loss terribly. Bill was born on November 14, 1949, to Patrick and Ethel McElliott. Growing up in Conrad Montana, he...

Nov 30, 2023

Myla Mae Molkjer Cole passed away on November 30, 2023, in Great Falls, MT surrounded by her family. She was born on June 11, 1943, to Nels Molkjer and Eloise B. Farrell Molkjer, in their car in Chinook, MT on the way to the hospital. She was raised on the family farm near Turner, MT.

Myla attended...

Nov 30, 2023

James D. (Jim) McLaughlin passed away at home on November 30, 2023.

Jim was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, educator, soldier, and friend. No matter how hard life became, Jim always had a funny little remark to share. He enjoyed teasing and joking right up to the end.

Jim was in education for...

Nov 30, 2023

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Carol Sue Tallman, who passed away peacefully at home on November 30, 2023, at the age of 80. She was born on June 25, 1943, in Great Falls, MT which was forever home to her.

Carol was a tenderhearted spirit whose passion...

Nov 29, 2023

Bertha was born on June 25, 1938, to Marshall and Josephine Finlayson

She graduated from Centerville High School in 1958. She married Ed Ferguson on October 10, 1964. They had two children, Sharon and Doug.

She is survived by her husband, Ed; son, Doug; grandchildren, Ashley and Tyler; great grandson, Colt; siblings, Ellarene Finlayson and...

Nov 24, 2023

Margaret "Irene" Lesmeister, 86, passed away into the Lords loving hands on November 24, 2023, with loving family by her side.

Irene was born on December 6, 1936, in Great Falls, MT, to Willard and Stella Hartnell. Young Irene grew up as an only child which gave her the ability to entertain herself, as well as learn...

Nov 20, 2023

Brendan Michael Davis, aged 29, of Helena, MT passed away on November 20, 2023, at Benefis Hospital in Great Falls, MT.  Remembrances to be held at a later date.

Brendan was born on May 18, 1994, in Las Vegas, NV.  He attended K-1 in Henderson, NV; Grades 2-4 in Sparks, NV; Grade 5 in Post Falls, ID;...