Clarabelle Bangert
Sep 8, 2023
On Friday, September 8, 2023, Clarabelle Bangert died in Great Falls, MT of natural causes. She was 91 years old and lived life well.
Clarabelle is survived by her older brother, Theodore (Pauline); sons, Art (Kareen) Bangert and Ted (Marlene) Bangert; and daughter, Cindy (Rob) Brattain. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Jared Bangert, Jessica (Nic)...
John Cubbage
Sep 7, 2023
John Rex Cubbage passed away at the age of 83 on Thursday, September 7, 2023.
John “Jack” Cubbage was born on September 21, 1939, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to Donald and Clara Cubbage.
He taught at the University of Great Falls for over fifty years. His love for music was portrayed in his symphony that he...
Devin Duane O'Meara
Sep 6, 2023
Devin Duane O’Meara, aged 44, passed away on September 6, 2023.
Devin was born in Great Falls to Candice Irene Lafountain and Patrick Lee O’Meara on November 16, 1978. He attended local schools and completed his GED. His son, Zaine, was born in February of 1995. He married Heather Loucks in January 2010, and they divorced in...
William P. "Billy" Ferguson
Sep 5, 2023
Marine Corps Veteran William P. “Billy” Ferguson passed away peacefully on September 5, 2023.
William was born in 1949 to William and Paula Ferguson in Great Falls. He attended the Ursuline Academy and Great Falls Central Catholic High School, graduating in 1967.
During his youth, Bill was very active in scouting with Troop 14 earning...
Francis "Frank" Zupan
Aug 31, 2023
On August 31, 2023, Frank (76) took to the heavens for his final solo flight to be with our Lord with his devoted daughters by his side. Frank was born in Antigo, Wisconsin on January 29, 1947, he was the second youngest of five boys. Growing up on a Wisconsin dairy farm in Deerbrook, he attended Antigo High School where...
Joann Richards
Aug 31, 2023
On Thursday, August 31, 2023, Joann Richards, sister, loving wife, mother of four and grandmother of eight passed away at the age of 64.
Joann had a passion for living and was known for her free spirit, loyalty, her love for life and her smile. She was admired not only by family and friends but everyone she...
Theodor Reinhold Herbert Mrochen
Aug 28, 2023
Theodor Reinhold Herbert Mrochen, known as “Theo” (pronounced “Tayoh”) to his German friends and family and as “Ted” to his American friends, passed away peacefully at Peace Hospice in Great Falls on August 28, 2023, at the age of 87. Theodor’s story began in Hannover, Germany. His childhood was very difficult given that he grew up during World War...
Richard L Kujala
Aug 21, 2023
Richard L. Kujala of Sand Coulee passed away on August 21, 2023, at Peace Hospice in Great Falls at the age of 86. The memorial will be held on Friday, August 25, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Dick was born on March 6, 1937, in Great...
Kathleen Anne Firman
Aug 19, 2023
Kathleen "Kathy" Firman Passed away August 19, 2023, after medical complications in Great Falls. Kathy was born in Iowa and moved to Montana to attend college. She met her husband Patrick while at school to be a special education teacher. They would have two children of their own, Abbra and Jacob, but all of her students were her kids....
Arlene Zaremski
Aug 18, 2023
Arlene Zaremski passed away peacefully in the home she shared with her daughter, Teresa, on August 18, 2023, at the age of 90. She was surrounded by lots of family and love.
Arlene was born in Kenmare, North Dakota on July 10, 1933, to Wendel and Jessie Bauer. After graduating high school, Arlene and several girlfriends packed...
Annah Eustance Anderson
Aug 15, 2023
Annah Kathryn Eustance Anderson, 87, received her wings on August 15, 2023, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.
She was born on January 17, 1936, in Nashua, Montana to Eleanor Sonju and Thomas F. O’Brien.
After graduating from Great Falls High School in 1954, she attended and graduated from the MSU Bozeman Nursing Program as...
Lona Irene Southerland Gharst
Aug 14, 2023
Lona Irene (Southerland) Gharst, 82, of Augusta, Montana passed away on August 14, 2023. She was born on October 27, 1940, in Everett, Washington.
Lona worked as a Marion County corrections officer for many years and went on to retire. After she retired, she worked as an outfitter for Guiding Company.
She enjoyed attending Augusta...
Mary Ann Moore
Aug 13, 2023
Mary Ann Moore, 90, passed away on Sunday August 13, 2023, with family by her side after a brief period of Hospice Care. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Schinder Funeral Home. A Celebration of Mary Ann’s life will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel (1410 13th Street...
Neal Melvin Johnson
Aug 12, 2023
Neal Melvin Johnson was the first child born to Melvin and Helen Johnson on November 5, 1941. Neal grew up on the family farm on Greenfield Bench about 5 miles south of Power. He loved helping his dad with the crops and also with raising sheep and cattle. Neal graduated from Power High School in 1960. After high school,...
William "Bill" Earl Bowen Jr.
Aug 12, 2023
William “Bill” Earl Bowen Jr. of Great Falls, Montana passed away peacefully at his home at the age of 85 on August 12, 2023, while surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 15, 1938, in Great Falls and attended local schools, graduating from Great Falls High in 1958. He met the love of his life in...
James "Jim" Henry Radcliffe
Aug 11, 2023
James “Jim” H. Radcliffe, 91, of Great Falls, passed away on Friday, August 11, 2023.
A private family burial will take place in Lewistown at a later date, where he will be placed with his wife.
Jim was born on May 19, 1932, in Choteau, MT to Thomas and Sadie (Thorn) Radcliffe. He was one...
Alvin C. Brown
Aug 9, 2023
Alvin C. Brown passed away peacefully surrounded by love and family on August 9, 2023, in Great Falls, MT.
Born in Armington, MT to Mabel Goodman Brown and Frank Brown, Alvin spent his childhood hunting, fishing, and exploring on the Goodman and Stroop ranches. After graduation from Belt High School, he worked in the mines and on...
Rosanne Marie Stukey
Aug 9, 2023
Rosanne Marie Stukey (nee Scharhag) of Great Falls, MT passed away peacefully on August 9, 2023, at the age of 68. Rosanne was born in Milwaukee, WI on October 15, 1954, the daughter of the late William and Loretta Scharhag. She married Carl W. Stukey, Jr. on October 31, 1981. He preceded her in death on August 6, 2020. Rosanne...
Paul A. Oriet
Aug 8, 2023
Paul A Oriet, 63, of Stockett, Montana passed away August 8, 2023, at his home after a lengthy battle of Kennedy’s Disease. He courageously fought this battle for 18 years, never giving up and never letting it take away who he was.
Paul grew up in Tacy, Montana with his mom and four brothers. He attended Centerville...
Otwell "Warren" O'Keefe
Aug 7, 2023
Otwell “Warren” O’Keefe was born January 18, 1934, in Waynesboro, PA to Effie and Charles O’Keefe and passed away on August 7, 2023, in Great Falls, MT at the age of 89. Warren was raised in his hometown Union City, NJ where he graduated high school. He joined the United States Air Force (USAF) just out of high school...
