Paul L Ghekiere
Feb 2, 2023
Paul L. Ghekiere, a beloved husband and father, went to his heavenly home from the Peace Hospice House in Great Falls, MT, on February 2, 2023, at 7:30 a.m. Paul was born on September 9, 1943, and was 79 years old. Paul and his wife, Irene, were married for 56 years. Paul was baptized and confirmed in the Christian...
Marvin Hofer
Feb 1, 2023
Marvin Hofer was born in Lethbridge, Alberta on July 7, 1945, to Jacob D. and Elizabeth Hofer. He passed away on Feb 1, 2023.
Marvin was one of seven brothers and grew up on a farm/ranch in the sweet grass hills of North Central Montana. He took part in all facets of the farm and ranch life....
Mary Alice "Map" Smith
Feb 1, 2023
Mary Alice "Map" Smith
November 5, 1926, to February 1, 2023
Mary Alice "Map" Smith passed away peacefully on February 1, 2023, in Great Falls, Montana. Map was born in Anaconda, Montana to Joseph Lowen Pearson and Mary Ann (Corrigan) Pearson on November 5, 1926. Map was the youngest of the family of two joining...
Marie Anne Stimac
Jan 30, 2023
Marie Anne Stimac died surrounded by the love of friends and family near and far on January 30, 2023, in Great Falls, Montana. She died as she lived with faith, goodness, and a fighting spirit.
Marie was born in Great Falls on January 9, 1936, to Irvin “Ted” Winterrowd and Anne Marie Covert. She was a life-long...
Patricia "Pat" Teresa (Mckernan) Warhank
Jan 29, 2023
Patricia Teresa (McKernan) Warhank formerly of Rudyard, MT passed away due to natural causes on January 29, 2023, in Chester, MT. She was 93 years old. Patricia was born on March 11, 1929, in Havre, MT and was the fifth of five children born to Michael and Hannah (Friel) McKernan. Michael and Hannah immigrated to America from Ireland in...
Jack Wayne Charlson
Jan 29, 2023
Jack Wayne Charlson, 78, was born April 19, 1944, in Great Falls, Montana. He passed away on January 29, 2023, at Peace Hospice House. He is survived by his daughter, Shannon; his son, Charles; and 8 grandchildren. Jack graduated from Great Falls High School. He lived and worked in the Great Falls area his whole life and was a...
Josephine "Josy" Mary (Spinler) Slaymaker
Jan 29, 2023
Josephine “Josy” Mary (Spinler) Slaymaker, age 74, died at home on Sunday, January 29, 2023, in Great Falls, MT.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Spirit Catholic Church (201 44 th Street South).
Josy was born on August 10, 1948, in Havre, MT to Jay...
Jack Wayne Charlson
Jan 29, 2023
Jack Wayne Charlson, 78, was born April 19, 1944, in Great Falls, Montana. He passed away on January 29, 2023, at Peace Hospice House. He is survived by his daughter, Shannon; his son, Charles; and 8 grandchildren. Jack graduated from Great Falls High School. He lived and worked in the Great Falls area his whole life and was a...
Arno "Ace" Anderson
Jan 28, 2023
Arno “Ace” Anderson, 73, of Great Falls, Montana passed away January 28, 2023, at Peace Hospice of Montana surrounded by his loving wife, daughter, and doggy.
Ace graduated from Great Falls High School in 1968 and attended the College of Great Falls where he was an avid bowler. Ace was the second junior bowler in Great Falls...
Patrick Kevin Mcafee
Jan 27, 2023
Patrick Kevin McAfee passed away on January 27, 2023. Pat was born on April 22, 1958, in White Sulphur Springs, MT to Lyle E. “Tuck” and Florence Mae (Hudecek, Rokusek) McAfee. Pat graduated from White Sulphur Springs High School in 1976. He lived in Montana until the 1990s and held a number of positions. Starting in high school, he...
Garrit Evan Frasure
Jan 23, 2023
Garrit Evan Frasure was born on November 6, 1978, to Sherry and Garry Frasure in Great Falls, MT. Garrit graduated from Great Falls High School. He then graduated from Construction Trades and Tech at U of M as a heavy equipment operator and worked with many local contractors, and some in Arizona.
Garrit began playing hockey at...
Barbara June Moore
Jan 22, 2023
Barbara June Moore passed away on January 22, 2023, of natural causes at the age of 94.
Barbara was born June 8, 1928 in Buffalo, MT to Charles and Lina Edwards. She attended school in Buffalo and graduated from Polson High School. She traveled all over the west coast with her parents during her early years. She...
Dennis Leroy Mathson
Jan 22, 2023
Dennis LeRoy Mathson, 72, passed away somewhat suddenly after a brief illness at a Missoula hospital on Sunday, January 22, 2023. He went peacefully, surrounded by family and friends.
Dennis truly lived life to the fullest! He was a loving dad, grandpa, brother, son, husband, and friend. He was selfless, loving, and kind to everyone around him....
Marilynn Taylor
Jan 21, 2023
Marilynn Taylor passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 21, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Marilynn was born June 21, 1939, in Omaha, Nebraska to William and Mary (Couch) Kulus. She went to school in Ralston and graduated from Ralston High School. After high school, she met the love of her life, Airforce service member, Lester Taylor on a...
Elijah Dean Fink
Jan 21, 2023
Elijah Dean Fink passed away on January 21, 2023, at the age of 42. He was born on November 29, 1980, attended Augusta High School, and worked as a store clerk. He enjoyed art and spending time with his family and friends.
He is survived by his mother, Kathy Fink; father, Floyd Fink; brothers, Shay Fink and...
Wallace "Wally" Ole Anderson
Jan 21, 2023
Wallace “Wally” Ole Anderson passed away peacefully with his family by his side on January 21, 2023. He was born in Great Falls to Ole and Vivian (Biers) Anderson on March 24, 1937. He will be greatly missed and will always hold a special place in the hearts of his family and friends.
Wally attended local schools...
Elijah Dean Fink
Jan 21, 2023
Elijah Dean Fink passed away on January 21, 2023, at the age of 42. He was born on November 29, 1980, attended Augusta High School, and worked as a store clerk. He enjoyed art and spending time with his family and friends.
He is survived by his mother, Kathy Fink; father, Floyd Fink; brothers, Shay Fink and...
Marvin Lawrence Ameline
Jan 19, 2023
Marvin Lawrence Ameline, 66, passed in the early hours of January 19, 2023. Visitation will be on Friday, January 27, starting at 6:00 p.m. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 28 at 2:00 p.m., both at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel, followed by a traditional “feed” at the Eagles Lodge (1501 9th Street South).
Marvin...
Bridgette Anne Hart
Jan 19, 2023
It is with very heavy hearts that we announce the loss of our beloved Bridgette Anne, 18, who passed on January 19, 2023. Bridgette was an only child, cherished by her loving mother and father, Alicia and Orrin; Nana and Papa, Katie and Jim; aunt, Angie; aunt and uncle, Anna and Chris; cousins, Charlotte and Grant; great-grandma, Jane; grandma,...
Roberta "Robbie" Mcgalliard
Jan 15, 2023
On January 15, 2023, Roberta “Robbie” McGalliard passed from this earth in her sleep following a week surrounded by friends and family. Robbie was born on February 20, 1946, in Great Falls, the third daughter of Drs. Ambrose “Tuck” and Carmen Friedl. Robbie, proved to be a fighter from the beginning, and as legend has it, it was her...
