John Matthew Oja
Oct 20, 2024
John Matthew Oja, 81, passed away at home on October 20, 2024, with Carol, his wife of 62 years by his side. John was born November 11, 1942, to Charles and Selma Oja, at the Deaconess Hospital in Great Falls, Montana. He was the youngest of 4 children, sisters, Elsie and Arleen, and his brother, Carl. John was quite...
Curtis Bruce Greenfield
Oct 16, 2024
Curtis Bruce Greenfield, 66, passed away on October 16, 2024, surrounded by loved ones at Peace Hospice House. Following a heart attack in February, he succumbed to complications from this event.
Curtis wanted to be remembered as the vibrant, hardworking man whose humor and joy could light up any room. In honor of his wishes, there will...
Rose Marie Periman
Oct 15, 2024
Rose Marie Periman, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother passed away peacefully on October 15, 2024, at the age of 87.
A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, October 28, 2024, at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel.
She was born in Fort Peck, Montana in 1937, during the construction of the dam,...
Cathy Gretch
Oct 13, 2024
Cathy Gretch, a former journalist, died peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at her home. She was 67.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Schnider Funeral Home in Great Falls. A memorial service will be held at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel Friday, October 18, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. followed by a reception...
Corinne Johnke Squires
Oct 11, 2024
Corinne Johnke Squires of Great Falls passed away at Peace Hospice after a fall at her home.
She was born on August 5, 1933, at Flatwillow, MT to William and Evalene (Hawkins) Johnke. They later moved to a dairy farm near Fairfield. She and her twin sister, Jeannine, were just 6 when they and their 8 siblings...
Dorothy Jean Kingston
Oct 10, 2024
Dorothy Jean Kingston was born on November 1, 1941, in Great Falls, MT and passed away on October 10, 2024, with her family at her side. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, mother-in-law, and friend.
Dorothy is survived by her husband, Jon Kingston; three children, Cheryl Dunn, Pam Broyles (Steve), and Butch Kingston (Shelby); four...
Carol Ann Jonas
Oct 9, 2024
Carol Ann Jonas, aged 90, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, due to natural causes and was with loved ones as she passed. Services will be held on October 26, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel. A burial will take place sometime later in Bridgewater, SD.
She was born on September 11, 1934,...
Albert Lee Calkin
Oct 9, 2024
Albert Lee Calkin passed away on October 9, 2024, following complications from Parkinsons Disease at Benefis Hospital in Great Falls, Montana.
Albert was born on June 24, 1948, and spent his childhood in Loma and Fort Benton. While attending high school, Albert played trombone in the band, basketball on the court, and football on the field (he...
Carol Jean Kangas
Oct 7, 2024
Carol Jean Kangas, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away on October 7, 2024, at Peace Hospice. She was 83 years old.
She was born on February 5, 1941, in Fargo, North Dakota to parents, Arthur and Clarice Klundt. They later moved to Great Falls, Montana where she attended school. It was in Great Falls...
Wyman Taylor
Oct 7, 2024
Wyman Deloy Taylor, 93, retired Administrator of the Great Falls Clinic, passed away on October 7, 2024, at Peace Hospice. The funeral will be held at the First Presbyterian Church, 1315 Central Ave, Great Falls, MT 59401, on October 16, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. followed by a reception. Wyman was born on July 16, 1931, to Charles Wyman and...
John Winkleblack
Oct 6, 2024
John Winkleblack, a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend to many, passed away on October 6, 2024, in Great Falls, Montana. He was born on August 20, 1985, in Anchorage, Alaska to his loving parents, Jan Scott and David Winkleblack.
John's memory will forever be cherished by his mother, Jan Scott; father, David Winkleblack; sister, Laurie (Steve)...
Brian William Luschenat
Oct 5, 2024
Brian William Luschenat, born on September 26, 1959, in Kenmore, NY, perished in a home fire on October 5, 2024.
Brian resided at the Pines Apartments in Great Falls, MT. He lived in Great Falls for a number of years to be close to his brother and sister-in-law, Daniel C. Luschenat and Judith Rue Luschenat, also his...
William "Bill" Wesley Gue
Oct 5, 2024
William “Bill” Wesley Gue, aged 91, left peacefully on Saturday, October 5, 2024, in Great Falls, MT surrounded by his family.
Bill was born on May 7, 1933, in Fairview, MT to Wesley and Evelyn (Johnson) Gue.
Bill was an exceptional athlete, lettering each year at Great Falls High School in Football, Basketball, and Track...
Julianne "Julie" Preda Fabrega
Oct 3, 2024
Julianne “Julie” Fabrega (Preda) left this world in peace surrounded by her children on October 3, 2024. She was 90 years old.
Born in St. Paul, MN December 29, 1933, to John and Julia Preda, she grew up speaking Hungarian with her mostly immigrant family. She learned her exceptional secretarial skills including shorthand at Murray High School....
Patricia Ann Bolstad
Oct 3, 2024
Patricia Ann Bolstad, 88, peacefully passed from this life on October 3, 2024 at a Great Falls Assisted Living Facility. She was born on June 18, 1936, in Fort Benton, Montana to Clement and Ethel Nagengast of Montague, Montana. She was raised in a small, two-bedroom homesteader home, and attended school in a one-room schoolhouse in Elim, Montana along...
Darlene Josephine Linssen
Oct 3, 2024
Our dear mother, Darlene Josephine Linssen, passed away on October 3, 2024, at the age of 87, surrounded by loving family at Peace Hospice in Great Falls.
Darlene was born on April 6, 1937, in Bismarck, North Dakota to parents, Joseph Chesak and Katherine (Weigel) Chesak. She graduated from Bismarck High School and had one year of...
Alan Lee Figarelli
Oct 2, 2024
Alan Figarelle 74, passed away on October 2, 2024, with his wife at his side. Alan Lee Figarelle was born on February 1, 1950, at Great Falls, MT. to Antonio and Bonnie (Anderson) Figarelle. He grew up and graduated from Great Falls High School in 1968.
After graduation he joined the US Army and served a tour in Vietnam, where he...
Edward J. Moran Ii
Oct 2, 2024
Edward J. Moran II passed away on October 2, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Edward was born on May 31, 1951, in Sacramento, California, and spent his final years as a cherished resident of Great Falls, Montana.
Edward served his country with honor as a member of the United States Navy, with four years of dedicated...
Robert Franklin Van Camp
Oct 1, 2024
Robert Franklin Van Camp, aged 93, a strong, loving, faithful man was called to join the Lord and his loved ones in the early hours of October 1, 2024, in Great Falls, Montana.
He was born on November 2, 1930, in Wabash, IN to James and Ruth Van Camp. Robert, affectionately known as “Bob” (Grandpa Bob), married...
Katherine "Kathy" Watson
Sep 28, 2024
Katherine (Kathy), Watson passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2024. She was born to William and Marilyn Watson on March 29, 1956. Kathy was a very special, one-of-a-kind person who touched everyone she met in the most positive way, putting on a smile every day bringing happiness to everybody around her. She lived her life devoted to God, family...
