Cheryl Ann Ruff
Dec 23, 2021
Cheryl Ann Ruff, 34, passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2021, in Great Falls, MT. She was born February 7, 1987, at Benefis Hospital in Great Falls to Sharon and Allen Ruff. Cheryl was later raised by David Sullivan and Sharon following their marriage. Cheryl was blessed with two children, Jada Lee and Jason Ray, with then-husband Shawn Dusek. After...
Helen Carras Viot
Dec 22, 2021
Our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, Helen Carras Viot, 89, passed away on Dec 22, 2021, after a brief illness, with her family by her side. Helen was born in Great Falls, MT on Feb 14, 1932, to immigrant parents from Greece and was very proud of her heritage. She was a stay-at-home mom to her three sons Steven,...
Jayce Wales Irish
Dec 22, 2021
Jayce Wales Irish passed peacefully in the arms of his parents on December 22, 2021. Jayce was born at 10:56 pm and passed away shortly after 11:00 pm. He was born after 31 weeks at 6lbs 2oz and 16” long, and he was the spitting image of his daddy. He is survived by his parents, Casey and Taylor Irish; his...
Donna Cherpeski Sisko
Dec 21, 2021
Donna Cherpeski Sisko passed away peacefully with her children by her side. She passed due to respiratory complications. She was born to Jack and Eileen Cherpeski on January 21, 1936, and lived most of her life on the west side of Great Falls. She was married to William “Benny” Bennyhoff for 13 years, and they later divorced. She then married...
Jacklyn Rae Fowler
Dec 21, 2021
Jacklyn Rae Fowler passed away on December 21, 2021. Jackie was born December 5, 1948, in Grand Forks, North Dakota to Casper and Gudelle Kuntz. She moved with her family to Great Falls, Montana in 1951, where she planted her roots and began to build her life and legacy. Jackie loved meeting new people and could spark up a conversation...
Esther Louise Holzheimer (Lundin)
Dec 21, 2021
Esther Louise (Lundin) Holzheimer, 91, passed away on December 21, 2021, in Great Falls, MT. She was born to Oliver and Mabel (Hunter) Lundin on January 20, 1930, in Great Falls MT. Growing up in Great Falls, she loved to tap dance and play the piano. During her high school years, Esther’s parents moved to Lincoln. So, she ended up...
Mollie Wald
Dec 21, 2021
Mollie Wald passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at the age of 92, to be with her Lord and Savior. Mollie was born December 6, 1929, to Florence and Nicholas Gaglia, Italian immigrants, in Miles City, MT. She graduated from Sacred Heart Catholic High School in 1948. Mollie married her high school sweetheart, George, February 9, 1950, at Sacred Heart...
Dorothy Patricia Erickson
Dec 17, 2021
Dorothy Patricia “Pat” (Johnson) Erickson was born on March 30, 1932, in Prairie City, Oregon, to Helen Illidge Johnson and Ray George Johnson. Her father was working as County Agent out of nearby John Day, Oregon. When she was three years of age, the family moved to Corvallis, Oregon, where her father began teaching Animal Husbandry at Oregon State College....
Cindy Florence Ehnes
Dec 15, 2021
Cynthia (Cindy) Florance Ehnes of Great Falls, MT passed away peacefully in her home of natural causes on Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Cindy was born in Great Falls, MT on February 10, 1957, to Henry Ehnes and Lee (Norris) Ehnes, both South Dakota natives. She graduated from Minot High School in 1975 after the family moved from Great falls to...
Cynthia "Cindy" Ann Perkins
Dec 15, 2021
Cynthia “Cindy” Ann Perkins passed away on December 15, 2021. She was born on April 29, 1958, in Baker, Oregon to Kathryn and Henry Legare. She worked as a hairdresser for many years and also worked for the County. She loved to go camping and fishing. She was a great fan of football, especially the Seahawks. Cindy is survived by...
Raymond "Ray" Koby
Dec 15, 2021
Raymond “Ray” Koby died on December 15, 2021, at Renaissance Senior Care in Helena, Montana. Ray was born November 26, 1924, in Superior, Wisconsin to Raymond Koby and Mary Jane (Haslip) Koby. He attended schools in Superior and graduated in 1942 at the age of 17. During the summer, he served as a deckhand on an ore boat moving iron...
Thomas Edward Lorang
Dec 14, 2021
Thomas Edward Lorang passed away on December 14, 2021. Despite his short stature, Tom was bigger than life. People describe Tom as kind-hearted with an infectious smile. He thrived on making others laugh and was known for his quick wit and incessant teasing, a sign of his affection for anyone on the receiving end. Whether he was pretending to be...
Beverly "Bev" Jo Carlisle
Dec 14, 2021
On a quiet Tuesday morning, December 14, 2021, our dear friend Bevo with her loving family at her side picked up her final trip sheet, learned she’d gained her angel wings, and drove the Cruiser bus to heaven. Beverly Jo Carlisle was born on August 1, 1952, in Butte, Montana to Don and Doris Fink. Bev attended schools in Butte,...
Eric L. Gilmour
Dec 13, 2021
Eric L. Gilmour passed away peacefully on Monday, December 13, 2021, in Great Falls, Montana at the age of 58. Eric was born in August of 1963 in Great Falls, Montana. He was the second of three children to Herbert and Carole (Marquis) Gilmour. He is remembered with love by his parents; his two brothers, Scott (Donna) Gilmour and Randy...
Nira Helen Zimmerman (Lacher)
Dec 10, 2021
Nira Helen Zimmerman (Lacher), 93, was born in Terry, MT on July 22, 1928. She moved to the Fairfield area with her family in 1936, where she attended Greenfield Grade School. She Later Graduated from Fairfield. In 1953, she married Arthur W. Zimmerman. His job took them to many states. She is survived by her daughter, Mary Helen Zimmerman of...
Stella Horner
Dec 8, 2021
Cleo Stella Horner was born in Glasgow, MT on September 17, 1947, to Leo and Mary Dougherty. Cleo was reunited with her parents and three brothers on December 8, 2021. She is survived by her wife, Shelley; son, James; granddaughters, Lauryn and Nena; and great-grandson, Greylund. Cleo was a secondary source of sunshine to anyone she came across. She loved...
Billie Jo Cooper
Dec 8, 2021
Billie Jo Cooper earned her angel wings on December 8, 2021, after battling Parkinson’s Disease. Gerald, her husband of 65 years, was by her side. A memorial vigil service will be held on Sunday January 2, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. The funeral mass will be held on Monday January 3, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. at...
James Edmond Blaskovich, Sr.
Dec 7, 2021
James Edmond Blaskovich Sr., passed away on December 7, 2021, in Great Falls, MT, at the age of 86. It is hard to sum up the life of a man who meant so much to so many. Jim, as he was known to his friends and family, was born in Butte, MT, to Lewis and Mabel Blaskovich. He had three...
Donald V King Jr
Dec 6, 2021
Donald V. King Jr, 73, passed away from natural causes on December 6, 2021, in Great Falls, MT. Don was born March 23, 1948, in Whitefish, MT to Donald Sr and Barbara King. Don attended school in Whitefish, graduating in 1966. He proudly earned Eagle Scout rank with the BSA in 1964. Upon graduating high school, Don served in the...
Dorothy Merrick Curry
Dec 5, 2021
Dorothy Merrick Curry, a lifelong resident of Great Falls, Montana passed away on December 5, 2021. Dorothy was born on December 20, 1944, to Joe and Mary Merrick in Great Falls, MT. Dorothy grew up in a large family and was known for her sense of humor and winning personality as a child. She graduated from Great Falls High School...
