Obituaries

Sep 27, 2023

Wanda Faye Skulavik was born September 20, 1931, in Colorado City, Texas and passed away on September 27, 2023, in Great Falls, Montana. Wanda had three sons. Sons Stanley Newton and Leslie Cagle predeceased her. She is survived by son, Mark Cagle of Yuma, Arizona; and multiple  grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and great-nieces and nephews.

During her...

Sep 27, 2023

Karen “Huggy” Avis Haugen, aged 80, went to be with the Lord on the afternoon of September 27, 2023, at Benefis Peace Hospice. She was born on November 17, 1942, to Harold and Augusta (Hottendorf) Haugen in Burke County, North Dakota. She was the 4th of 10 children. The Haugen family moved often but Belt became her home. Karen...

Sep 26, 2023

Antoinette (Toni) Christiana Lawson passed on September 26, 2023.  Our Mom will be greatly missed by so many for her wonderful smile, great sense of humor, tremendous giving spirit and love of life.

Toni was born on March 20, 1939, in Oak Park, Illinois to Charlotte (Bennett) and John Joseph Woodzick. Early in life she loved horses...

Sep 26, 2023

On Tuesday, September 26, 2023, Edward Gene Hancock, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away due to complications with COVID. Born to Don and Lila Hancock, Ed was proud of growing up on the west side of Great Falls. He had an infinite amount of pride in his son, Joey, and shared many unforgettable adventures over the years. The...

Sep 26, 2023

Our loving daughter, Tara Morrill, aged 46, passed away at Benefis on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, with her parents by her side.

Tara was born on August 10, 1977, to Greg and Judy Morrill. Tara had an older brother, Brett, who she was a constant companion with and her doggies, Kodi and Maddie.

Tara loved...

Sep 23, 2023

Alice Marie Tritchkov-Martinez was born on August 6, 1936, to Frank R. Graham and Ethel Norene Toler on the Quilcene Indian Reservation near Port Angeles Washington, as was her mother before her (Mother’s family was from Choctaw). They moved to North Seattle by 1940. Alice’s mom and dad separated, and her Mother Ethel (a “Rosie Riveter” for Boeing) remarried...

Sep 20, 2023

Joseph Alfred Brook, aged 90, of Great Falls, MT, passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2023.

A funeral liturgy will be held on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at Holy Spirit Catholic Church with niche placement immediately following service at the Holy Spirit Columbarium.

Joseph was born on June 29, 1933, in Burlington...

Sep 18, 2023

Sherman Lee Jackson, 85, of Great Falls, Montana lost his battle with lymphoma on September 18, 2023, in Great Falls. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his family.

Sherman was born on June 16, 1938, to William and Allie Faye Jackson in Ada, Oklahoma. He attended school in Oklahoma up to age 16, when he quit school...

Sep 16, 2023

Beryle Meilander Fromm, Aged 93, passed away on September 16, 2023, at Peace Hospice.

Beryle is survived by her husband, Don; sisters, Jane Pautz and Joyce (Ron) Herzog; children, Lynn Fromm, Steve (Therena) Fromm, Kelly (Pamela) Fromm, Lisa Fromm Maxwell, and Laura Fromm; grandchildren, Zackery Fromm, Alexa (Kjel) Olson, Tyler Fromm, Taylee (Cory) Schlauch, Brandon Fromm, Stephanie...

Sep 15, 2023

Elizabeth Ann Devine of Great Falls passed away 3 days shy of her 97th Birthday on September 15, 2023. Elizabeth was born in Denison, Iowa on September 19,1926 to parents Dr. Charles F. and Agnes Reilly Little. The family moved to Great Falls when she was 7 years old. Elizabeth “Ebby” attended local schools and graduated from Ursuline Academy...

Sep 15, 2023

Lisa Kristine Carlson, aged 57, died in her sleep on September 15, 2023, in Great Falls. She was born in St. Paul, MN, on February 17, 1966, on the following Good Friday, she blessed the family of her adoptive parents, Truman and Dorothy Tilleraas in Blooming Prairie, MN.

Lisa was an outstanding student, excelling in basketball, cheerleading,...

Sep 11, 2023

Rolland Joseph Rapley, 68, of Great Falls, passed away on Monday, Sept. 11, 2023. The Memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, October 2, 2023, at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Schnider Funeral Home.

Rolland was born in Choteau, MT on April 8, 1955. He worked as an auto...

Sep 11, 2023

Adele Robinson, aged 68, passed away on September 11, 2023, at U of U Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah, with her family by her side. Adele was born in Makoti, North Dakota to Arthur and Clarice Weigel. She was raised on a farm with her two older sisters and younger brother. She was a graduate of Northshore High...

Sep 10, 2023

John “Johannes” Looye passed away from dementia at home on September 10, 2023, in the comfort of his wife, LeeAnna.

John was born on April 29, 1942, in The Hague, Netherlands. His family moved to South Africa, then to Canada, and John eventually ended up in Vancouver.

John was in law enforcement for more than...

Sep 8, 2023

Michael James Sanger, 61, suddenly passed away on September 8, 2023, with his family by his side.

He was born in Great Falls, MT to Jim and Sandy (Hilbig) Sanger on October 10, 1961, and graduated from Great Falls High. Mike was a true lover of animals and nature and was able to fulfil his passion working...

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)...

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...

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...

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...

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...