Duane Roger Johnson
Jul 29, 2025
Duane Roger Johnson, 85, passed away on July 29, 2025, in Great Falls, MT. Duane was born in Chester, MT to Paul and Dorma (Heydon) Johnson.
Duane spent most of his life in Joplin, MT as a farmer. In addition, he and Gloria owned the Joplin Café. He married Gloria Jean (Lambott) in Bonner’s Ferry, Idaho in 1960. They had 3...
Douglas "Doug" Carlyle Day
Jul 27, 2025
Douglas “Doug” Carlyle Day, age 77, of Ulm, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2025, at Benefis East Hospital.
Doug’s early life and family: Born in Great Falls, Montana, he was the beloved son of William “Bill” and Eunice (Kennedy) Day. Douglas married his high school sweetheart, Bonna Cheree Pfeifle, in 1966. Together, they shared 59 devoted years of marriage, building...
Richard Harold Holets
Jul 24, 2025
Richard Harold Holets, aged 87, passed away on July 24, 2025. He was born in Minneapolis, MN on April 25, 1938, to Harold and Marian (Kidd) Holets.
Richard graduated from Rapid City High School in 1957. He enlisted in the Navy and served from May 22, 1958, to May 2, 1963. While in the Navy, he attended compressed gases school. He...
Bruce E. Breslauer
Jul 23, 2025
Bruce E. Breslauer passed away at age 75 on July 23, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
He was born in San Francisco, CA, on December 26, 1949, to Alfred F. Breslauer and Margaret Slate Breslauer. He was a musical child and learned to play the violin some before settling on the clarinet in elementary school. He became...
Thomas Clyde Railsback
Jul 21, 2025
Thomas Clyde Railsback was born on September 5, 1947, in Oberlin, KS to Gordon C. and Ethel N. (Cathcart) Railsback. Tom died at Benefis Hospital in Great Falls, MT on July 21, 2025.
He attended a rural elementary school near Oberlin and graduated from high school there. He attended college at Fort Hays State, attaining degrees in music and history. He...
Kathleen Marie Reiser
Jul 20, 2025
Kathleen Marie Reiser, aged 68, passed away in the early morning of July 20, 2025, in Great Falls, Montana.
Born on July 5, 1957, in San Francisco, California, Kathy grew up surrounded by the beauty and vibrancy of the Bay Area before making Montana her home in the early 2000s. Known for her boundless warmth and kindness, she became a beloved...
Susan D. "Sue" Cassell
Jul 20, 2025
Susan D. “Sue” Cassell passed away on July 20, 2025, comfortably surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on October 6, 1955, in Omak, Washington.
Being raised in a military family, Sue attended schools in Germany, Arkansas, Massachusetts, and Washington State. They eventually moved to Montana where she attended schools in Great Falls and Noxon. She graduated in...
David "Dave" Alan Harris
Jul 19, 2025
David “Dave” Alan Harris, affectionately known as "Disco Dave," danced into this world on Mother’s Day, May 12, 1957, born to Doris (Talvi) Harris and Donald Harris. He passed away on July 19, 2025.
From the start, Dave lived life on his terms… fast, hard, fun, and full of fire. He was light-hearted but opinionated, fiercely loyal to those who had...
Eric "Rick" James Peterson
Jul 15, 2025
Eric “Rick” James Peterson, 59, of Great Falls, Montana, passed away on July 15, 2025, with his wife by his side after a courageous battle with cancer. Born February 15, 1966, in Fargo, North Dakota, Eric lived a life defined by kindness, adventure, and a steadfast commitment to friends, family, and community.
Eric was the first-born son of Ron and Karen...
Sandra Kay Reed
Jul 15, 2025
Sandra Kay Reed was born on September 17, 1960, in San Jose, CA to Charles and Norma Rate. She was the 3rd daughter born in a line of 7 children. She has 2 sisters and 4 brothers. When she was 2, her family returned to Montana, home to both of her parents. At the age of 4, work took her...
Jackson Hunter Molnar
Jul 13, 2025
Jackson Hunter Molnar of Great Falls, aged 19, passed away on July 13, 2025, in what can only be described as a true tragedy. Jackson was born in Louisiana but lived in Tennessee where he captured the hearts of many older ladies in church, Okinawa, Japan where he frequently visited our neighbor’s small cafe, planted sunflowers and was given sweet...
Gordon W. Schubert
Jul 13, 2025
Gordon W. Schubert, AKA- Papa, Flash, Man of Steel, Gordy, Gordino
January 24,1935 – July 13, 2025
Gordon was born in Chinook, MT, to Oliver and Marie Schubert. He was the fifth of seven children. After his mother passed, his father remarried Laura Matchett, and their family grew to a total of twelve children! Their family was full of love, adventure, and...
Vicki (Tabacco) Worrell
Jul 10, 2025
Vicki (Tabacco) Worrell, a devoted mother, loving grandmother, and cherished sister, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2025, in her hometown of Great Falls, Montana, at the age of 72. She was born on May 30, 1953.
Vicki’s greatest joy in life was her family. She was a proud and caring mother to her son, Jay, and daughter, Jessica, and a...
Carol Senya Hastings Rohrer
Jul 9, 2025
Carol Senya Hastings Rohrer flew home to Heaven in the early daylight hours of July 9, 2025. Carol’s gentle smile and unique ability to really listen to you led to a deep love for her by family and friends. Carol was one that never disliked anyone. If she disagreed, she would simply walk away. She was never one to grandstand...
Kathleen M. Galvin-Halcro
Jul 9, 2025
Kathleen M. Galvin-Halcro, a dedicated public servant, community leader, and mother of three, passed away on July 9, 2025, at Peace Hospice with her beloved daughters by her side.
Born in Great Falls, Montana, on September 12, 1949, to Patrick and Marie Gurnsey Galvin, Kathleen’s early life was rich with family and community. She attended St. Joseph’s School, St. Mary’s School,...
Jill Beth Storbakken
Jul 8, 2025
Jill Beth Storbakken, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, nurse, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2025, surrounded by love. She was 68 years old.
Born on August 3, 1956, in Williston, North Dakota, to Mel and Lucy Storbakken, Jill grew up in the small but lively town of Appam, ND, where her parents owned and operated the local mercantile....
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...
