James A. Nelson
Feb 20, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of James A. Nelson, who left this world on February 20, 2025, at the age of 53. He was born on December 26, 1971, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Jim was a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, whose presence touched the lives of all who knew him. He is...
Glen M. Nicolai
Feb 20, 2025
Glen M. Nicolai, a devoted friend, family member, and all-around wonderful man, passed on February 20, 2025, at the age of 80. Glen was born in Great Falls, Montana, and was the youngest son of Esther and Richard Nicolai.
He was raised on a wheat farm on the outskirts of Great Falls, Montana. After his dad's passing,...
Anton "Tony" Calvin Heinert
Feb 19, 2025
Our beloved father, Anton “Tony” Calvin Heinert, 84, was called home on February 19, 2025, to reunite with his wife, daughter, and many other family and friends who eagerly awaited him—and his guitar. He passed away on the land he and Mom purchased in 1972 in Vaughn, Montana, a place they built together with love and dedication.
Tony was born on...
David J. Matsko
Feb 18, 2025
David J. Matsko passed away on February 18, 2025, at the age of 83. He was born on June 27, 1941, to Emery and Anna Matsko.
David graduated from Great Falls High School in 1959 and received his degree from the College of Great Falls. He was in the U.S. Marine Corps and the Air National Guard....
Helen Louise Mears
Feb 15, 2025
Helen Louise (Ryan) Mears, aged 94, of Great Falls, Montana passed away on February 15, 2025, at her home surrounded by family. Helen was born on March 15, 1930, in Roundup, Montana and was loved by all who knew her.
Helen met her sweetheart, John Mears, in 1949 on a blind date while she was attending college...
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...
