Jean Frances Hancock Proud
Feb 14, 2025
She was often heard quoting an unnamed source… “Getting old ain’t for sissies“! How correct she was. It’s not a gentle path to 96. You have to outlive most of your friends and some of your family. In October, we celebrated her 96th birthday, albeit a couple of months early. Today, we mourn her passing. Jean Frances Hancock Proud...
Leighton "Wes" John Westereng Jr
Feb 13, 2025
Leighton “Wes” John Westereng Jr. of Great Falls passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at the age of 89.
Wes was born on September 8, 1935, to Leighton Sr. and Margaret (Rudsenske) Westereng in Morris, Minnesota. He joined the U.S. Army after completing high school during the Korean War. After leaving the Army, he went to...
James Howard Bauer
Feb 10, 2025
James Howard Bauer was born May 3, 1955, in Havre Montana to George and Louise Bauer where he went to school. He won a local spelling bee and almost made it to the national finals. He wanted to be a writer and went to the University of Chicago for a degree in consensual creative writing. He went on to...
Jade Michael Laboucane
Feb 9, 2025
Jade Michael LaBoucane entered into eternal rest at 33 years young. He is greatly cherished and missed already by all who knew and loved him.
Jade was born on September 11, 1991, at Montana Deaconess Medical Center in Great Falls to Bobby LaBoucane and Janet Steiger. He attended Great Falls Public Schools, K-11. He is known for...
Raymond Welter
Feb 9, 2025
Raymond Welter, aged 78, of Great Falls, MT, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2025, at Renaissance Assisted Living Home, with his wife of 58 years by his side. He was born on November 2, 1946, to Henry and Mary Welter in Roelyn, IA. He is survived by his wife, Cathy; and their five beautiful daughters, Joanna Ginger, Regina...
Clifford Maxwell
Feb 8, 2025
Clifford Maxwell of Great Falls passed away on February 8, 2025, at the age of 79.
Clifford attended schools in Great Falls. At the age of 22, he was drafted into the U.S. Army. He served his country for a year in Vietnam where he earned medals of honor for bravery, loyalty, and devotion to his duty.
In 1971, he married Mary...
William "Bill" Lyle Greenfield
Feb 1, 2025
William “Bill” Lyle Greenfield passed away peacefully on February 1, 2025, at the age of 89. Bill was born on May 13, 1935, and raised in the Hardin area. He was the oldest of 7 children and spent his youth working on ranches, breaking horses, riding in local rodeos, and delivering milk to Big Horn County residents. He graduated...
Karen Ann (Newman) Corrigan
Jan 30, 2025
Karen Ann (Newman) Corrigan, aged 76, passed away at home with her daughter by her side, at 9:20 a.m. on January 30, 2025.
Karen was born in Terry, Montana on November 2, 1948, to Norvald “Bud” and Jessie Newman, Jr.
She was the second born of ten, five brothers and four sisters.
Karen...
Donald Walter Fromm
Jan 29, 2025
Donald Walter Fromm, aged 97, of Great Falls, Montana passed away peacefully on Wednesday January 29, 2025, at Beehive Maple residential care facility. He was born on November 3, 1927, in Gilfillian, Minnesota to Felix and Mary Fromm.
Don grew up on and worked the family farm in Minnesota along with his 3 brothers and 4 sisters....
James Albert Becker
Jan 27, 2025
James Albert Becker passed away on January 27, 2025. He was 86 years old. Jim was born at home on October 5, 1938, in Carlos, Minnesota, to Albert and Isabelle Becker. He graduated from Jefferson High School in Alexandria, Minnesota in 1956. He moved to Conrad, Montana, with his family in 1957 where he met the love of his...
Georges Rudolphe Barbaro De Giorgio
Jan 27, 2025
Georges Rudolphe Barbaro de Giorgio, one of the last, true great explorers of the 20th century, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2025, at his home in California surrounded by his family. George was born on October 31, 1928, in Antibes, France to an Italian father, Giorgio Benedetto Donato de Giorgio, Count de Barbarano, and a Chilean mother (raised...
Ernest James Somppi
Jan 26, 2025
Ernest James Somppi, aged 75, passed away on January 26, 2025, in Custer, Montana.
He was born on May 5, 1949, in Fort Benton, Montana to Ernest and Evelyn Somppi. Ernest attended Emerson Elementary School and Paris Gibson Junior High School and graduated from Great Falls High School. He went on to have a successful career in...
Michael "Mike" Farnsworth
Jan 21, 2025
Michael “Mike” Farnsworth went home to be with Jesus on January 21, 2025. He was born on December 12, 1945, to Edgar and Della Farnsworth. Mike graduated from Rapid City High School in 1963. He entered the Air Force to see the world, but ended up being stationed at Malmstrom Air Force Base in Great Falls, MT. This is...
Phyllis Lillian (Parks) Wight
Jan 20, 2025
Phyllis Lillian (Parks) Wight passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025, after a brief illness. Phyllis was born on July 7, 1934, on her Papa’s birthday in Lewistown, Montana. She grew up in Lewistown with her siblings, Calvin and Gertie.
Phyllis worked at the Judith Theater in Lewistown, where she met her future husband, Jim, while ushering...
Kevin Richard Ellertson
Jan 19, 2025
Kevin Richard Ellertson passed away peacefully at the age of 50 on January 19, 2025, in Great Falls, MT. Kevin was born on August 21, 1974, in Anaconda and was raised in Shelby, MT. After graduating from Shelby High School, Kevin resided most of his years in Helena, MT. Throughout his years, Kevin worked various jobs but found such...
Roger Gettel
Jan 17, 2025
On Friday, January 17, 2025, God’s angels took loving husband, father, son, and brother, Roger Gettel, to his heavenly home. His wife, Jayne, and sons, Clayton and Calvin, were at his side. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Power, with Reverend Jonathan Schultz officiating. A...
Paula Joan Dressler
Jan 15, 2025
After a long battle with vascular dementia, Paula Joan Dressler peacefully and comfortably passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. Paula was born in Kansas City, MO on September 7, 1946, to Thomas Daniel Reagin and Pauline Joan Trenary. Paula grew up in Independence, MO and attended William Chrisman High School. After graduating high school, Paula attended Missouri Valley...
Margaret "Marge" Mary Meier
Jan 15, 2025
Margaret “Marge” Mary Meier, aged 96, passed away on January 15, 2025, in Peace Hospice. She was born at the family home on December 4, 1928, in Traill County, North Dakota to Victor John and Otilda (Ethen) von Ruden. Margaret attended a one-room grade school and graduated from high school in Mayville, North Dakota. She went on to attend...
Lois Ann (Metzel) Service
Jan 15, 2025
Lois Ann (Metzel) Service, aged 84, passed away on January 15, 2025, peacefully in her sleep.
Lois was born on March 29, 1940, to Herschel William Metzel and Leta Wanda (Sinclair) Metzel in Fairfield, MT. Her family later moved to Winnett, MT where she graduated from high school.
Lois married her husband, William Andrew Service,...
Robert "Jay" Herman, Jr.
Jan 15, 2025
On February 22, 1943, Robert “Jay” Herman, Jr. was born to Robert and Evelyn (Rufsvold) Herman in Sioux Falls, SD.
His early years were spent in Hinsdale until the family moved to Conrad where his father was a teacher and principal. Jay was a proud “Cowboy” playing football and basketball. He and three special friends maintained their...
