Obituaries

Dec 7, 2023

Donna was born to Cliff and Margaret Wheeler in Detroit, Michigan. She was a loving wife and mother. She always put family first. She is survived by her son, Michael McCarthy; and granddaughter, Danielle McCarthy. May Donna rest in peace and may her memory live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her. No flowers please....

Dec 7, 2023

Three weeks shy of his 60th wedding anniversary, Jan Delmont Carter passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on December 7, 2023. Jan was born on February 22, 1939, in Great Falls, Montana to Helen and Del Carter. He attended Roosevelt Elementary School, Paris Gibson Junior High, and graduated from Great Falls High School in 1957. Jan played football...

Dec 6, 2023

Lynn Ann Tramelli passed away on December 6, 2023. She was born to Mike and Ethel Tramelli in Great Falls on January 29, 1957. She worked at several restaurants and bars. She also worked for Amtrak based out of Seattle. Lynn worked at Universal Sports and Courts for 18 years, she had her own business of house and pet...

Dec 4, 2023

Nancy Hawkins Semenza, 82, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2023, at Benefis Peace Hospice in Great Falls. She was born to Nancy Pilson Hawkins in New York City, NY, in 1941 to Arthur and Nancy Hawkins, and she grew up in Leonia, NJ.

Nancy pursued a higher education in Montana and embarked on a life filled...

Dec 4, 2023

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Sharon R. Mohler, who passed away on December 4, 2023, at the age of 61, in Great Falls, MT.

Sharon was born on September 1, 1962, in Belle Fourche, SD, to Robert and Judy. She was the fourth oldest of a total of nine children, preceded...

Dec 3, 2023

Roger Pearson was born on June 3, 1953, in Hazen, ND but grew up in Stanton, ND. He was born disabled with polio and the doctors said he would not live long. He fooled them all. He lived until he was 70 years old.

Roger attended Easter Seals School in the 60s until he turned 16 years...

Dec 2, 2023

James Vincent Hunter, aged 54, of Conrad, MT passed away on December 2, 2023, after a courageous battle with Advanced Myeloid Leukemia.

Vince was born on October 10, 1969, in Grand Rapids, MI, the son of Jerry and Caroline (Nelson) Hunter. He is survived by his wife, Joanne (Froehlich); stepchildren, Julissa (Nate) Bulmer, Stephanie (Dave) Landis and...

Dec 1, 2023

Bill McElliott passed away after a short illness on December 1, 2023. He is survived by his brother, Dan; his nephew, Kevin and his niece, Sandra along with a family of close and loving friends who will feel his loss terribly. Bill was born on November 14, 1949, to Patrick and Ethel McElliott. Growing up in Conrad Montana, he...

Nov 30, 2023

Myla Mae Molkjer Cole passed away on November 30, 2023, in Great Falls, MT surrounded by her family. She was born on June 11, 1943, to Nels Molkjer and Eloise B. Farrell Molkjer, in their car in Chinook, MT on the way to the hospital. She was raised on the family farm near Turner, MT.

Myla attended...

Nov 30, 2023

James D. (Jim) McLaughlin passed away at home on November 30, 2023.

Jim was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, educator, soldier, and friend. No matter how hard life became, Jim always had a funny little remark to share. He enjoyed teasing and joking right up to the end.

Jim was in education for...

Nov 30, 2023

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Carol Sue Tallman, who passed away peacefully at home on November 30, 2023, at the age of 80. She was born on June 25, 1943, in Great Falls, MT which was forever home to her.

Carol was a tenderhearted spirit whose passion...

Nov 29, 2023

Bertha was born on June 25, 1938, to Marshall and Josephine Finlayson

She graduated from Centerville High School in 1958. She married Ed Ferguson on October 10, 1964. They had two children, Sharon and Doug.

She is survived by her husband, Ed; son, Doug; grandchildren, Ashley and Tyler; great grandson, Colt; siblings, Ellarene Finlayson and...

Nov 24, 2023

Margaret "Irene" Lesmeister, 86, passed away into the Lords loving hands on November 24, 2023, with loving family by her side.

Irene was born on December 6, 1936, in Great Falls, MT, to Willard and Stella Hartnell. Young Irene grew up as an only child which gave her the ability to entertain herself, as well as learn...

Nov 20, 2023

Brendan Michael Davis, aged 29, of Helena, MT passed away on November 20, 2023, at Benefis Hospital in Great Falls, MT.  Remembrances to be held at a later date.

Brendan was born on May 18, 1994, in Las Vegas, NV.  He attended K-1 in Henderson, NV; Grades 2-4 in Sparks, NV; Grade 5 in Post Falls, ID;...

Nov 19, 2023

Leland “Lee” Carl Blomberg, aged 68, passed away on November 19, 2023. He was born June 8, 1955, in Great Falls, Montana to Clifford Carl Blomberg and Helen Jane (Nottingham) Blomberg.

Leland graduated from Great Falls High School in 1974. He worked in the construction industry as a laborer and carpenter. He married Theresa (Teri) Jo Williams...

Nov 19, 2023

Kathy L Stevenson passed away on November 19th, 2023, with her family lovingly by her side.

Kathy was born on May 14th, 1960, to Edwin “Ed” and Roberta “Bobbie” Brester in Missoula, Montana. She was the fourth of six children born to Ed and Bobbie. Many of Kathy’s summers were spent at Flathead Lake with her family....

Nov 17, 2023

Barbara Anne Bowlin Holbrook, 91, passed away on November 17, 2023, in her hometown of Great Falls, Montana. Her last several days found her surrounded by a chorus of her children, grand and great-grandchildren, a scene that mirrored the vibrant yet peaceful essence of exactly how she lived her beautiful, wild, and loving life.

Born on June...

Nov 17, 2023

Lloyd Wilson Perry, Sr., aged 76, of Great Falls, Montana passed away on November 17, 2023, at Peace Hospice following numerous strokes. He was born on December 30, 1946, in Syracuse, New York to Lloyd Raymond and Gladys Fannie Wilson Perry. He graduated from Cazenovia High School in 1964 (Cazenovia, New York). He was employed for 28 years at...

Nov 16, 2023

John “Jack” Melvin Czifro, aged 77, of Great Falls, passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2023. Jack was born on December 16, 1945, in Great Falls, Montana to George and Mildred (Hovland) Czifro.

Jack met the love of his life, Sanna Budeski, in 1974 while working at the Frey’s Union 76 gas station across from Kentucky Fried...

Nov 16, 2023

Dr. Harry Z. Roch, aged 101, of Great Falls, died of natural causes on Thursday, November 16, 2023, surrounded by love in his assisted living facility. Harry was born on April 13, 1922, and lived a full, long life enriched by adventure, skiing, and a deep love of learning. His pioneering spirit led him to Montana, where he opened...