Obituaries

Nov 18, 2022

S.T. Oberg passed away on November 18, 2022, at the age of 59. He was born on November 14, 1963, to Terrilyn and Bruce Oberg.

S.T. graduated from Billings West High School in 1982 and joined the U.S. Navy where he served for four years.

He was married to Cindy Lou (Jones) Oberg for more...

Nov 16, 2022

Georgene Ann Robison of Great Falls passed away on November 16, 2022, at the age of 76.

She was born on August 28, 1946, to Dorothy C. and Everett A. Hanson. She attended Saco High School and Montana State University where she received her accounting degree. She was a CPA at Nett & Robison, Inc. for over...

Nov 16, 2022

With a heavy heart, we announce the passing of an incredible husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle, Richard “Rick” Lawrence Fritz. Rick passed away peacefully in his sleep in the comfort of his home on Wednesday morning, November 16, 2022, next to his wife, Lenny.

Rick was born in Great Falls, MT, on July 7, 1956, and...

Nov 16, 2022

Jean (Lance) Knowles was born in Nebraska City, NE in 1933. She was the youngest of six children born to Frank and Helen (Zeleny) Lance. She had four sisters and one brother.

Jean’s family moved to Los Angeles, CA in 1942 when she was 8 years old. She graduated in 1951 and went to work for Accidental...

Nov 14, 2022

Joseph Michael Ihnot, “Mickey” to his family and “Mike” to his friends, aged 79, was born in Glasgow, Montana, on April 1, 1943, the fourth child of John Ivan Ihnot and Phyllis Walsh Ihnot. He passed away on November 14, 2022, at Benefis hospital in Great Falls, Montana, with sisters, Rachel and Susie holding his hands. He was preceded...

Nov 14, 2022

William “Bill” Barr, 92 of Great Falls, passed away November 14, 2022. He was born to William D. and Margaret Barr on June 10, 1930, in Great Falls. He graduated from Great Falls High School in 1948. He attended Montana State College and then enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he served 4 years. He served on the USS...

Nov 13, 2022

William “Bill” G. Thomas, 80 of Great Falls, MT, peacefully passed away on November 13, 2022, with his family by his side. Bill was born January 17, 1942, in Great Falls to Martin and Irene Thomas. He graduated from Central High. He attended Montana State and enjoyed fraternity life and college football. He graduated from Montana State – Northern....

Nov 13, 2022

Kay Kilby Sullivan, aged 69, earned her wings in the early morning hours of November 13, 2022, in the care of Peace Hospice, following a 3-year battle with cancer.

Kay was born on May 22,1953, in Rapid City, South Dakota, the “only child” of William “Bill” and Tillie Kilby. The Kilby’s relocated to Great Falls when Kay...

Nov 12, 2022

Judi Ann Reifer has passed on to meet up with her father, mother, and brother. Judi was born in Great Falls, Montana on September 10, 1960.

When Judi was one year old, the family moved from Great Falls to a farm in Fort Shaw. She attended Fort Shaw Elementary, graduated from Simms High School, and attended Great...

Nov 10, 2022

Hugo Alberti Andersen, Jr. was born on April 27, 1940, in Plentywood, Montana. He lived on his family’s farm near Dagmar, MT during his younger years until his family moved to Reserve, MT. He and his brother, Harry Andersen, still own the family farm.

Hugo graduated from Medicine Lake High School in 1958, with his high school...

Nov 10, 2022

Erich Evan Burkstrand, aged 50 of Great Falls, passed away on November 10, 2022, due to complications of life. At age 11, a tragic car accident left Erich paralyzed. Over time he acquired cancer, amputation of his legs, a tumor in his stomach, three heart attacks, diabetes, chronic anemia, and infections. All of this did not stop him from...

Nov 8, 2022

Patricia “Pat” Bowers of Great Falls passed away on November 8, 2022. She is survived by her loving family including husband, Kevin; sons, KP (Kevin Patrick) and Christopher of Great Falls; siblings, Frank, Carol, Lampi, and Shauna; and in-laws, Patti, Rory, Sheila, Kathleen, and Mike.

Pat was born on August 8, 1954, in Butte, MT to Frank...

Nov 7, 2022

Eddie Wayne Powell, 73, passed away on November 7, 2022, in Great Falls, Montana. Eddie was born in Cheyenne, Wyoming on April 27, 1949, to Otis and Emma Powell. He served in the U.S. Army stationed in Okinawa. He was preceded in death by his brother, Charlie Powell.

Eddie is survived by his lifelong partner Linda Higginbotham...

Nov 6, 2022

Mitzi Susan (McGaugh) Wood, 69, passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2022, following a brief illness.

Funeral services will be on Saturday, November 19, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel, 1410 13th Street South. A reception will follow at The Do Bar, 1800 3rd St NW #1919 at 4:00 p.m. and family and friends...

Nov 4, 2022

Michael George Preston, 75, passed away on November 4, 2022, in Great Falls, MT. Michael was born on June 25, 1947, to Harry and Helen (Loomis) Preston. He graduated from Great Falls Central High School in 1965 and graduated from Montana State University in 1969. He then served in the U.S. Army from 1969 until 1971.

Michael...

Nov 2, 2022

Virginia “Ginny” Rae Hunter, 78, of Great Falls, Montana passed away on November 2, 2022, at Highgate Senior Living under the care of Benefis Hospice. She died of leukemia.

Ginny was born in Porath Hospital, Storm Lake, IA to Glen and Delephine (Barnhill) Uren on June 12, 1944. She was raised on the family farm near Sulphur...

Nov 1, 2022

Danny “Boone” Dan Ridgeley, 72, of Great Falls passed away on November 1, 2022.

Dan was born on August 28, 1950, in Red Oak, Iowa, to Edward and Betty (Magers) Ridgeley. He attended his first four years of elementary school in Iowa. The family then moved to Great Falls. Dan graduated from Great Falls High in 1969....

Oct 30, 2022

Iola “Oly” Pierson of Belt, Montana, was born on February 4, 1940. She passed away peacefully at Peace Hospice in Great Falls surrounded by her loved ones on Oct 30, 2022.

Born in Circle, Montana to parents Francis Marvin Curtiss and Christine Anna (Burger) Curtiss, Iola was the youngest daughter of 6 Children. She was raised and...

Oct 29, 2022

William “Bill” or “Tex” Watson died Saturday, October 29, 2022, at Peace Hospice at the age of 93. He was born in Stephenville, TX on August 17, 1929. He married Marilyn Ropson on July 9, 1951. He was in the Air Force for twenty-six years and retired in Great Falls. After his military retirement, he went to work at...

Oct 28, 2022

Livestream the service at: https://youtu.be/N5mupEZme60

Harry Reese “Dutch” Erkenbrack Jr. was born May 29, 1968, in Santa Ana, California. Dutch would say he was the “oldest of the second batch” of children blessed to Dutch Sr. and Jean Erkenbrack. The family relocated to the iron range of...