Jimianne Wilson
Mar 8, 2025
Jimianne Wilson went to be with her Lord on March 8, 2025, at Benefis Peace Hospice in Great Falls, Montana. She was born on January 9, 1939, to James and Vivian Evans in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She grew up in Oklahoma City and in Long Beach, California and graduated from Capital Hill High School in Oklahoma City in 1956....
Hartwig Moeller
Mar 7, 2025
Hartwig Moeller, aged 86, passed away on March 7, 2025, surrounded by his wife and family. Hartwig was born in Kellinghusen, Germany on May 2, 1938, to his parents, Karl Heinrich Moeller and Margarethe Steffens Moeller. After his father was lost in WWII, Hartwig and his three siblings were raised by their mother in Kellinghusen. After completing high school...
Donald Paul Jelinek
Mar 7, 2025
On May 23, 1933, in Cudahy, Wisconsin, Olga Jelinek gave birth to Donald Paul Jelinek upon the kitchen table amongst the women folk, while new father, William Jelinek, entertained the men folk in the front room. Don’s young years were spent in Illinois and California. When World War II started, the family moved from Illinois to California ending up...
Muriel (Wilson) Buckley
Mar 6, 2025
Muriel C. (Wilson) Buckley, age 100, passed away on March 6,2025 in Great Falls, MT. Muriel was born to parents, Douglas N. Wilson, Sr. and Ethyl Louis (Lambie) Wilson in Great Falls on August 25, 1924.
She is a graduate of GFHS, and University of Montana (and member of Delta Gamma) with a B.A. in English. Muriel started working as a...
Ronald Keith Shipley
Mar 4, 2025
Ronald K. Shipley passed away at the age of 84 on March 4, 2025, after living with Alzheimer's dementia for several years.
Ron was born on February 10, 1941, in Sturgis, South Dakota, to Leslie and Meverette (Bekken) Shipley. He spent his first year living with his parents and two brothers on his grandparent’s ranch on the...
Robert E. "Bob" Durocher
Mar 4, 2025
Robert E. “Bob” Durocher of Vaughn passed away on March 4, 2025, at Peace Hospice in Great Falls. Bob was born on May 13, 1943, in Malta, MT to Roland and Dorthy (Chase) Durocher. He was raised in Cut Bank, MT and graduated from Cut Bank High School. After high school Bob worked at multiple jobs along the HI...
Patricia Ann Konen
Mar 3, 2025
Patricia Ann Konen, (82), of Great Falls, Montana passed away on March 3, 2025.
Pat was born to Sam and Florence Eisner, on December 25, 1942 in Grand Forks, North Dakota. She was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to so many. She graduated from Leeds High School in 1960 and graduated from Minot State Teachers...
Jerry Michael Hocevar
Mar 3, 2025
Jerry Michael Hocevar, 82, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2025, at Valle Vista Nursing Home in Lewistown, Montana.
Born on March 27, 1942, in Great Falls, Montana to John & Sis (O'Connell) Hocevar and was one of 6 children. Jerry was raised on a ranch along the Smith River where he developed a deep appreciation for...
Denny Hepp
Mar 2, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Denny Hepp on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at the age of 70. Denny was born in Great Falls, Montana, on May 5, 1954, and lived there throughout his life.
Denny is survived by his daughter, Jennifer; son-in-law, Andrew Bishop; and two treasured grandchildren, Marshall and Jane....
John St. Germain
Mar 1, 2025
Some die young, some die old, always love hard and never give up…
John St.Germain was born September 1, 1926 and passed away March 1st 2025 surrounded by so much love.
Our Dad was born in St.John, North Dakota the middle child of a lot of brothers and sisters that all pre-deceased him by many...
Connie Maguire Hangen
Feb 28, 2025
Connie Maguire Hangen passed away unexpectedly on February 28, 2025, at the age of 75 in her hometown of Great Falls, Montana.
Born December 14, 1949, Connie was the second of four girls born to Betty (Liesenfeld) and Kevin Maguire. She graduated from Great Falls High School in 1967 and attended the University of Montana (Go Griz) where her love of...
Roger R. Hill
Feb 24, 2025
Roger R. Hill, aged 76, of Black Eagle, MT died of natural causes in Great Falls, MT in the early morning on Monday, February 24, 2025, surrounded by family.
Survivors include the love of his life and devoted wife of 38 years, Colleen Hill of Black Eagle, MT; daughters, Kim Hill and Tara (Casey) O’Meara both of...
Jamie Sue Betts
Feb 24, 2025
Jamie Sue Betts of Great Falls, MT passed away on February 24, 2025, at the age of 66 surrounded by her family. Jamie was born in Shelby, MT on October 4, 1959, to Archie and Lucy McLean. She was raised on the farm where she learned Montana ethics, how to work hard and be creative, living miles from town...
Nancy Jo Gleason
Feb 24, 2025
Nancy Jo Gleason of Great Falls, MT passed away on February 24, 2025, at the Peace Hospice House at the age of 76. The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Benefis Peace Hospice House for caring for Nancy during her final days.
Nancy was born on September 16, 1948, in McKees Rocks, PA to...
Donald "Don" Howard Pencoske
Feb 21, 2025
Donald “Don” Howard Pencoske, aged 89, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2025, in Great Falls, MT with his wife and daughter by his side. Don, the youngest of 8 children, was born on July 15, 1935, in Duquesne, PA, to Leroy and Mary (Hall) Pencoske.
In 1965, while working in Des Moines, Iowa, he met and...
James A. Nelson
Feb 20, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of James A. Nelson, who left this world on February 20, 2025, at the age of 53. He was born on December 26, 1971, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Jim was a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, whose presence touched the lives of all who knew him. He is...
Glen M. Nicolai
Feb 20, 2025
Glen M. Nicolai, a devoted friend, family member, and all-around wonderful man, passed on February 20, 2025, at the age of 80. Glen was born in Great Falls, Montana, and was the youngest son of Esther and Richard Nicolai.
He was raised on a wheat farm on the outskirts of Great Falls, Montana. After his dad's passing,...
Anton "Tony" Calvin Heinert
Feb 19, 2025
Our beloved father, Anton “Tony” Calvin Heinert, 84, was called home on February 19, 2025, to reunite with his wife, daughter, and many other family and friends who eagerly awaited him—and his guitar. He passed away on the land he and Mom purchased in 1972 in Vaughn, Montana, a place they built together with love and dedication.
Tony was born on...
David J. Matsko
Feb 18, 2025
David J. Matsko passed away on February 18, 2025, at the age of 83. He was born on June 27, 1941, to Emery and Anna Matsko.
David graduated from Great Falls High School in 1959 and received his degree from the College of Great Falls. He was in the U.S. Marine Corps and the Air National Guard....
Helen Louise Mears
Feb 15, 2025
Helen Louise (Ryan) Mears, aged 94, of Great Falls, Montana passed away on February 15, 2025, at her home surrounded by family. Helen was born on March 15, 1930, in Roundup, Montana and was loved by all who knew her.
Helen met her sweetheart, John Mears, in 1949 on a blind date while she was attending college...
