Carmen "Red" E. Jorgensen
Jun 12, 2022
“Red” Jorgensen, 77, died peacefully on Sunday, June 12, 2022. He is on to his next wild ride. His going away party will be held July 16, 2022, from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the North 40 Bar in Great Falls, MT. All are welcome. Red’s family invites his friends to share stories and images on the Red Jorgensen...
William "Bill" Garberg
Jun 11, 2022
A life-long Montanan, William “Bill” Garberg slipped from this life on June 11, 2022, in Great Falls. MT. He was born to Arthur B. and Volga B. Garberg on October 21, 1946. He graduated from Great Falls High School in 1965 and was involved in many activities during those years making life-long friends. One of the activities was scouting, and...
Alfred Eugene Tefft
Jun 11, 2022
We said goodbye to our handsome, witty, well-dressed, and deeply-loved husband and dad – the man we called "the silver fox." Alfred Eugene Tefft, 88, died on Saturday, June 11, 2022, surrounded by his beloved wife and four children at Benefis Peace Hospice.
Al was born in Great Falls, Montana on May 12, 1934, to Anna and...
David F. Callies
Jun 10, 2022
David F. Callies, age 77, passed away peacefully at Benefis Peace Hospice in Great Falls, Montana. He died from complications after a fall at his home and cancer. He was born November 15, 1944, in Forest City, Iowa. Dave served in the US Air Force as an electronics technician. He flew in a RC121 reconnaissance aircraft in Thailand during the...
Renee "Penny" Brown
Jun 7, 2022
On June 7, 2022, the Yahweh requested another Angel to sing in the Heavenly Choir Renee. From the day that God created her, she was special. She was born on May 20, 1955, in Rock Island, IL. Weighing only 2 lbs. 4 oz, she spent 3 1/2 months in the incubator. When she was finally able to come home, her...
Jo Ann Miller Robitaille
Jun 5, 2022
Jo Ann Miller Robitaille, 87, passed away in her sleep on June 5, 2022, after being a living example of positivity and persistence. Jo Ann was the finest, most supportive mother, a shining example of what a parent should be. A celebration of her life will be on June 23, 2022, at Bethel Lutheran Church at 12:30 p.m. Jo Ann...
Ralph Joseph Dello Iacono
Jun 3, 2022
Ralph Joseph Dello Iacono, age 76, was born to Ralph and Mary Dello Iacono on April 15,1946, in Boston, Massachusetts. He passed away June 3, 2022.
Ralph grew up in Winchester, Massachusetts and graduated from Winchester High School in 1964. In his youth, he spent summers working at his family owned Dello's Lodge at Lake Winnipesaukee. Wanting...
Patricia "Pat" Kay Dockery
Jun 2, 2022
Patricia “Pat” Kay (Murray) Dockery of Castner Falls, MT lost her battle with cancer on June 2, 2022, at the age of 72. Pat was born on May 23, 1950, to Joseph “Joe” and Betty Murray in Lewistown. She was the fourth of seven children. She grew up in Danvers and graduated from Denton High School in 1968. She married...
Betty Henke Walter
Jun 1, 2022
Betty Henke Walter passed away June 1, 2022, at a rehab facility in Great Falls. She was born on November 24, 1934, in Dagmar, MT to Jules P. Henke and Gracie Higgins Henke. She was raised in Dagmar, MT and graduated from Medicine Lake High School. Betty worked in various jobs until she went into the ministry for several years....
Robert Joseph Collins
May 31, 2022
Robert Joseph Collins, 36, shocked us all when he suddenly and unexpectedly passed away on May 31, 2022. He blessed us with his presence beginning on September 29, 1985. Belonging to a large family, he had four children of his own. Calling him Dad are Tierra Laque, 18, Cadence Collins-Laque, 13, Noah Collins, 9, and Aries Deshner, 2. His mother,...
Norma "Jane" Zimmer
May 30, 2022
Norma “Jane” (Prince) Zimmer was born on December 6, 1950, to Katherine (Farmer) and Rufus Prince. She spent an idyllic childhood on an apple orchard in Turner, ME and graduated from Leavitt High School. Norma attended Washington College in Chestertown, MD for three years, then took a year off to explore possibilities and work at Beth Israel Hospital in Boston,...
Marvin Lee Cunningham
May 28, 2022
Marvin Cunningham of Cascade, MT (formerly Sheffield, IL) passed away Saturday, May 28, 2022. Marv was born March 13, 1934, to Raymond and Effie Cunningham in Sheffield IL. He graduated from Sheffield High School in 1952 and then joined the Navy at 18 years old. On November 24, 1956, he was united in marriage to Vivian Boutin. Marv retired from...
Gary Duane Jakle
May 28, 2022
Gary Duane Jakle, 87, of Great Falls, died at home after a long battle with bladder cancer. At his request, no services are planned. The son of William “Bill” and Virginia Jakle, Gary was born March 26, 1935, in Tacoma, Washington. He was raised and educated in the Puget Sound area. Gary joined the U.S. Air Force shortly after graduating...
Catherine "Marie" Mora
May 26, 2022
Catherine “Marie” Mora was born on May 27, 1925, to Andy and Mary Lucotch in Kittitas, Washington. She attended the University of Montana where she refereed and played basketball. She returned home to Fairfield, Montana and married Bruno Mora on August 10, 1945. Marie and Bruno had four children, Dennis, Jim, Ted, and Tracy who gave them innumerable grandchildren and...
Larry Eugene Barghultz
May 24, 2022
Larry Eugene Barghultz, age 81, of Great Falls was called home to Heaven on May 24, 2022, with his loving family by his side, after suffering a massive stroke. He was born February 17, 1941, in Roundup, MT the son of Adolph Barghultz and Mary (Adolph) Barghultz. He was the youngest of seven children. Larry was born and grew up...
Steve Jackson
May 22, 2022
Steven Floyd Jackson, 64, passed away on May 22, 2022, in Great Falls. He was born in Maywood, California on September 22, 1957, to Elburn Floyd Jackson and Betty Willene Pocha Jackson. He joined the Marine Corps right after high school. He loved to paint, do carpentry, and do handyman jobs. He could fix anything, and rebuilding cars was a...
David Arlen Ekstedt
May 21, 2022
David Arlen Ekstedt, age 84, died May 21, 2022, in Great Falls, MT. He was born on July 28, 1937, in Bremerton, WA to the late James Oscar Ekstedt and Lucy Mary (Roby) Ekstedt. He married Mary Ida (Reed) Ekstedt on October 12, 1956, in Minneapolis, MN. David and his wife pastored several churches in Minneapolis, Bozeman, and Great Falls....
Daniel Sean Feldman
May 21, 2022
Daniel Sean Feldman of Billings, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2022, in Great Falls, Montana. Dan was born on May 15, 1971, to Francis “Frank” and Eileen Feldman in Missoula. He spent the majority of his upbringing in Great Falls where he made numerous lifelong friends and was a proud graduate of C.M. Russell High School in 1989. Following...
Ralph E. Follinglo
May 21, 2022
Ralph E. Follinglo was born in Missoula, MT on December 8, 1947, to Agnes and Tollef Follinglo. He felt fortunate to live in the Orchard Homes area where he enjoyed all kinds of outdoor activities. He had fond memories of being able to hunt and fish with a lot of his buddies. He graduated from Hellgate High School in 1966...
Sheila Mae Dark Bason
May 20, 2022
Sheila Mae Dark Bason, 90, of Great Falls Montana, passed away on May 20, 2022, surrounded by her family at Peace Hospice. Sheila was born on September 6, 1931, to George and Marion (Heckman) Dark in Freehold, New Jersey. After graduating high school, she attended secretarial schooling and worked for a law firm. In 1953, she met Richard Bason, whom...
