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James “Jim” Krause

James “Jim” Krause

Mar 12, 2024

James “Jim” Krause was born January 16, 1930, to Ernest and Annie Krause in the Fairfield area.

Jim passed away on March 12, 2024, at the age of 94, at Benefis Hospital from natural causes. He attended grade school at Greenfield School and graduated from high school in Fairfield, MT. After high school, he served in the...

Cole Christopher Malin

Cole Christopher Malin

Mar 12, 2024

Cole Christopher Malin, beloved son, dad, brother, grandson, nephew, uncle, cousin, friend, and coach passed away on March 12, 2024, surrounded by family and friends.

A celebration of life for family and friends will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2024,  at 2:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel (1410 13th Street S, Great Falls) with a...

Leo G. Moe

Leo G. Moe

Mar 10, 2024

Long time resident Leo G. Moe passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at the age of 96 due to natural causes.

He was born on November 21, 1927, in Grafton, ND. He is survived by his three children, Susan (Bjorn) Gjolmesli, Curt Moe, and Jeffrey (Sharon) Moe; grandchildren, Cody (Carrie) Moe, Cimberly Moe, and Cory (Melissa)...

William Robert Stuff

William Robert Stuff

Mar 9, 2024

William Robert Stuff passed away peacefully on March 9, 2024. Bill was born on June 17, 1962, here in Great Falls, MT to Maryln and David Stuff. Bill resided in Great Falls from 1997 to his passing.

Bill graduated from Charles M. Russell High school and Montana State University with a master’s degree in architecture. Bill worked...

Stacey Pederson

Stacey Pederson

Mar 8, 2024

Stacey Pederson of Great Falls passed away on March 8, 2024, after battling cancer. She was born on October 23, 1968, In Oxnard, California. At a young age she moved to Montana to be closer to family.

In 1989, she married Shawn Dawson for a brief period, and they had a beautiful son Tyler. Both her son...

Kathy M. Anderson

Kathy M. Anderson

Mar 8, 2024

Kathy M. Anderson was born and raised on a farm in Power, Montana, on December 12, 1958, and went home to Jesus on March 8, 2024.

She attended Power schools through high school and then moved to Helena with her sister, Pat, to work. Helena and East Helena became her home from that point on and she...

Daryl Tua Ries

Daryl Tua Ries

Mar 7, 2024

Aurelia Daryl Tua Ries, aged 86, of Great Falls, MT, retired professional nurse, educator, and researcher, joined her beloved husband, Wes, in heaven on Thursday, March 7, 2024. Daryl was born in Pittsburgh, PA in 1937 where the family lived until 1949 when mother and daughter moved to Miami, FL upon the death of her father. She graduated from...

George Carl Northcutt

George Carl Northcutt

Mar 6, 2024

It is with a heavy heart and extreme sadness to announce that George Carl Northcutt, Jr., 76, suddenly passed away on March 6, 2024, from natural causes related to medical complication. The family is stunned and deeply saddened by his unexpected death, and he will be sorely missed by all who knew him.

George was born on...

Matthew Cameron

Matthew Cameron

Mar 6, 2024

Matthew Cameron passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, surrounded by family. Matthew was an avid music and movie lover who enjoyed attending concerts and meeting his favorite bands.

Matthew is survived by his mother, Dava Cameron; siblings, Sarah Cameron, Teri Mansikka, and Ted Mansikka; and several nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will...

Janet W. Ulias

Janet W. Ulias

Mar 4, 2024

Janet Ulias was a great lady. She was also known as “the toughest chick we all know.” But most of all, Janet was the true heart center of her family. She was the source of comfort, perspective, and honest advice to everyone who needed it. She laughed hard and often. She was stubborn in that good way where she...

Geraldine "Gerri" Dafoe

Geraldine "Gerri" Dafoe

Mar 3, 2024

The service tor Geraldine will be found at this link: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Holy-Spirit-Catholic-Parish/486010904920599

Geraldine “Gerri” Dafoe, beloved wife of Hal for 56 years, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 3, 2024. Known for her discerning taste, Gerri was a vibrant soul who brought a joyful presence with her stylish clothes, beautiful hair and impeccable fashion. With a heart full...

Kendall "Kenny" Gordon Cox

Kendall "Kenny" Gordon Cox

Mar 2, 2024

Kendall “Kenny” Gordon Cox was born to Tyndall Carnie Cox and Margaret Jane Cox in Leon, Iowa on November 11, 1950. He grew up alongside four sisters, Hollie, Connie, Becky, and Rachel, in a family that moved frequently between Montana and Iowa, to and from many different houses.

Frequently, as a result of various rapidly changing circumstances,...

Betty (Turner Hajek) Higgins

Betty (Turner Hajek) Higgins

Mar 2, 2024

Betty peacefully went to be with her Heavenly Father at Peace Hospice at the age of 94. She was born on July 28, 1929, in Great Falls, MT and graduated from Great Falls High School. Upon graduation her parents, Harold and Mildred Turner, moved to California, taking Betty. She returned to Great Falls and married Arthur Hajek. Arthur, his...

Jimmy James Farrell

Jimmy James Farrell

Feb 29, 2024

Jimmy James Farrell left us on Feb. 29, a day as unique as his life.

He loved camping and fishing and cracking a cold beer after a hard day’s work.

He loved his wife, his family, his friends. And he was so proud of his Fort Farrell.

It was the house he designed...

Gerald Bandy

Gerald Bandy

Feb 29, 2024

Born June 12, 1930, to Helen and Dominic Savakinus-Bandy in Detroit Michigan.   He went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus on February 29, 2024, after a short illness.

Jerry married the love of his life Annice McCarty on December 22, 1951, and had 4 kids, Rick (Sherri) Bandy, Steve Bandy, Mark Bandy, and Karen (Craig)...

Lonny Joseph Eiskant

Lonny Joseph Eiskant

Feb 28, 2024

Lonny Joseph Eiskant, 56, passed away at home on February 28, 2024, of a heart attack.  A joint celebration of life will be held June 1, 2024, from 12:00-2:00 p.m. at Schnider Funeral Home for family and close friends of Lonny and his mother, Gloria Eiskant who passed away September 28, 2023, with a memorial for Lonny following from...

Margaret "Peggy" Fern Yetter

Margaret "Peggy" Fern Yetter

Feb 28, 2024

Margaret “Peggy” Fern Yetter, age 78, passed away on February 28, 2024, in Great Falls, MT.

Peggy was born on September 20, 1945, to Leo and Fern Zuelke in Great Falls. She graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1963 and went on to graduate from Columbus School of Nursing in 1966.

She worked in...

Diane Elizabeth Mossey Young

Diane Elizabeth Mossey Young

Feb 28, 2024

Diane Elizabeth Mossey Young, 83, died of complications from Alzheimer’s Disease February 28, 2025.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on May 29th, 2024, at 10:30 a.m., at the First Congregational Church Great Falls - UCC. at 2900 9th Ave S, Great Falls, MT, 59405, followed by a reception and luncheon at the Fellowship Hall....

Donald G. Hagen

Donald G. Hagen

Feb 28, 2024

Donald G. Hagen was born on March 27, 1936, the son of the late Donald J. and Helen (Skovron) Hagen and was the older brother of the late Gary Hagen. He departed this earthly life on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at the young age of 87 and was reunited with his beloved pets, Nanook, Bobbi, and Carly.

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Gary Greseth

Gary Greseth

Feb 27, 2024

Gary Greseth passed away at the very beginning of the day on February 27, 2024. For a heart that was so damaged, it continued to beat for four days before finally winding completely down. Each day seemed like a long time. Until it wasn’t.

His request was to be cremated, and his wishes were for no service....

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