Obituaries

Feb 14, 2024

Oh No Fluffy!  On November 14, 1948, the world got a little brighter, and on February 14, 2024, it got a little dimmer.

Louis Stephen Ball was born to John E. and Lois Margaret Ball.  He was the third son and would be followed by five sisters.  Side by side with his siblings he committed many offenses,...

Feb 13, 2024

Dr. F. John (Jack) Allaire passed away on February 13, 2024, at a local facility.  Jack was an internal medicine physician and took great pride in providing the best medical care to each of his patients. He took great interest in getting to know every person he met and did not accept time limits when visiting with patients.

Feb 13, 2024

Elvina Kay Sollid was born in Conrad on May 11, 1959. Elvina was born very special with Down syndrome. Even through that, you could see her love for Jesus and Jesus had a very special place in his heart for Elvina. Elvina loved hamburgers, coffee, and especially her pop. She loved music, and her favorite song was “Jesus Loves...

Feb 11, 2024

In the early morning of a beautiful Sunday, his favorite day of the week, our dad, grandpa, uncle, and friend, took his last breath on earth and his first steps into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We know the first person in line to watch his homecoming was the love of his life, Betty Jean....

Feb 10, 2024

Shirley Ann Kummert, aged 82, of Great Falls, MT passed away on February 10, 2024, from natural causes.

Shirly was born in Jubbulpore, India. She grew up in Liverpool, England with her Aunt Gospel and Uncle Joseph. She was a member of the British Royal Air Force until she married Manfred (Fritz) Kummert of the US Air...

Feb 9, 2024

Sharon Faye Dieziger passed away peacefully on February 9, 2024, at the age of 87. She was born on March 3, 1936, in Great Falls, Montana, the eldest child of Gordon and Lila McGowan. She received her education in Highwood, Montana, graduating from high school in 1954. She entered the nursing program in 1954 at MSU and earned her...

Feb 8, 2024

Kurt Schatte, a 37-year resident of Cut Bank, Montana, passed away on February 8, 2024, in Great Falls. He had been disabled for the past few years by a series of strokes.

The son of Orlo and Elizabeth (Meier) Schatte, Kurt was born and raised in Monroe, Michigan where he played football and baseball at Monroe Catholic...

Feb 7, 2024

Amy Brainard Anderson was born on June 9, 1952, and passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 7, 2024.

Amy grew up in Chinook, MT where she graduated from High School. She attended college at Northern Montana College and met her love John, they married on December 8, 1973. Over the next 50 years they worked...

Feb 7, 2024

Henry “Hank” William Reimers, Jr., a longtime Great Falls resident, passed away on February 7, 2024, of natural causes. Hank is survived by his wife and sweetheart of 69 plus years, Rosalie; daughters, Kim (Jim) Wilcox of Port Hadlock, WA, Melanie (Alan) Lunde of Everson, WA, Shannon (Hank Booth) Reimers of Great Falls, MT, and Robyn (Doug) Odegaard of...

Feb 5, 2024

Sereta Ann Gerhart Taylor passed away suddenly of a stroke on February 5, 2024, at the age of 83. She was born on July 31, 1940, in Great Falls, Montana to George and Gladys (Krebs) Gerhart. Her first home was up Briggeman Coulee east of Armington, Montana on the ranch known as the “home place” where her dad had...

Feb 4, 2024

Beverlee “Bev” (Snippen) Dailey, age 88 of Great Falls, was reunited with the love of her life, Pat, on February 4, 2024. She was surrounded by her family at the Benefis West Campus when she gained her angel wings.

The funeral service will be held on Friday, February 9, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial...

Feb 4, 2024

Roger Conant was born in Billings, Montana, on October 14, 1955, and passed away in Great Falls, Montana, on February 3, 2024.

Roger was the youngest of six children born to Alva Burton “Burt” and Gloria Jean Conant. Roger’s childhood was spent in the family home on Garden Avenue in Billings, helping on the vegetable farm. Roger’s...

Feb 3, 2024

Aloysius “Al” William Verploegen, 93, of Great Falls, passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2024.

Rosary will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. The funeral liturgy will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 14, 2024, also at Holy Spirit followed by placement of the urn in...

Feb 3, 2024

Arletta Faye McAllister, 91, passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2024, in Great Falls, Montana. Arletta was born February 23, 1932, one of a set of twin daughters, in Tuttle, North Dakota to Walter and Hilda (Suby) Christensen. Together, Walter and Hilda raised four daughters, Helene, Candy, and twins, Arletta, and Arlyss. Sadly, Arlyss passed away at 4 years...

Feb 3, 2024

On February 3, 2024, William C. Lachemann caught his last ball. There is no 100% agreed upon description of a baseball lifer, but Bill would come as close as anyone. He was a true gentleman, teacher, mentor, father figure, and optimist associated with living a life dedicated to one’s livelihood. He began his baseball career as a youngster on...

Feb 3, 2024

Betty Bishop of Great Falls, passed away peacefully with family by her side on February 3, 2024, at Benefis Peace Hospice.

Betty was born on January 17, 1940, in Williston, North Dakota to Simon and Dorothy Rassier. Betty grew up with younger siblings, Ellen and Gene.

In 1958, Betty met the love of her life,...

Feb 2, 2024

Mary Emma Guhl passed away on February 2, 2024, surrounded by family members who loved her dearly.

Mary was born on May 10, 1948, in Choteau, MT, to Albert and Anna Hansmann. She grew up the youngest of 7 children near Pendroy, MT. After graduating from Choteau High School, Mary graduated from Northern MT College in Havre....

Feb 2, 2024

Kyle Michael Patton passed away on February 2, 2024. Kyle was born on April 1, 1999, in Great Falls, Montana. Kyle graduated from Great Falls High School and attended some college classes at the University of Montana, American Military University, and Great Falls College MSU. Kyle worked a few years in the coffee business being the face of Tru...

Feb 2, 2024

Kathryn “Katie” Slater Fjeld peacefully went to the Lord on February 2, 2024, spending her final days on this earth surrounded by the love of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Born on May 9, 1930, in Ashland, Nebraska to William and Sophie Leddy, Kathryn was one of eight children and was raised on the family farm with no electricity...

Feb 1, 2024

Roy, affectionally known as “Big Roy” and “Pop” was born on December 11, 1938, in Stevensville, Montana to Roy and Barbara Volk. When he was three years old the family moved to Great Falls. Roy attended schools in Great Falls, graduating in 1957 from Great Falls High School. He joined the Air Force Reserves and attended College of Great...