Marie Lorraine "Rain" Farmer
Jul 3, 2022
Marie Lorraine "Rain" Farmer headed off for her next adventure, into the arms of Jesus, in the early morning hours July 3, 2022. Rain was born on August 11, 1924, the eldest child of Otis and Anna Roe. Rain exhibited her spit-fire nature in everything she did from keeping the neighborhood kids in line with her sidekick sister, Maddy, to...
Barbara "Barb" (Jenkins) Jaraczeski
Jul 3, 2022
Barbara “Barb” (Jenkins) Jaraczeski, age 90, passed away of natural causes on July 3, 2022. Barbara June Jenkins was born in Great Falls, MT on June 1,1932, the second born and only daughter of Wellington “Bill” and Evangeline (Pokarney) Jenkins. Barb grew up in Great Falls where she attended elementary school, Paris Gibson Middle School, and Great Falls High School....
Clarence Allan Pursley
Jul 1, 2022
Only 11 years and 15 days shy of achieving his goal of living to be 100 years old, Clarence Allan Pursley was called home to Jesus on July 1, 2022. He was born to James and Mildred (Rickert) Pursley on July 16, 1933. His childhood was filled with daring escapades with his brother, Aaron “Duke” Pursley on their family’s ranch...
Dennis Joseph "Denny" Lawrence
Jun 30, 2022
Dennis Joseph "Denny" Lawrence passed away on June 30, 2022, at his home surrounded by family in Great Falls, MT from a brave battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease). He was born in Kalispell, MT on August 16, 1949. Dennis is survived by his wife of 42 years Lori and his brothers D. Thomas Lawrence (Debbie), his twin Douglas Lawrence...
William "Bill" Frost
Jun 29, 2022
William ‘Bill’ Frost, 62, of Great Falls, MT passed away from heart failure on June 29, 2022, in his residence at Benefis Eastview which was his residence since having a massive stroke in 2018. Bill was born March 27, 1960, in Havre, MT to James Frost and Hallie Severson. Bill grew up in Great Falls and attended MSU where he...
Donna (Trovatten) Wester
Jun 29, 2022
Donna (Trovatten) Wester passed away on June 29, 2022. She was born on February 16, 1934, in Great Falls, and was raised in Shelby. She attended Montana State College in Bozeman, receiving her bachelor’s degree in Nursing in 1957. She worked at Great Falls Clinic, Deaconess Hospital, American Red Cross, Benefis Hospital, and Benefis Extended Care. Donna married Dean Wester...
Raymond Blake Gregori
Jun 28, 2022
Raymond Blake Gregori, 62, passed away on June 28, 2022. He was born and raised in Great Falls and graduated from CMR High School. In 1985, Raymond started working at Montgomery Wards. He remained there until 1993 where he had worked up to the position of store manager. He also worked in sales at Samuel’s Jewelry and Travel Time...
Curtis "Brent" Gaylord, Jr.
Jun 26, 2022
Known best by his middle name, Curtis ”Brent” Gaylord, Jr. passed away June 26, 2022, at the age of 82. Brent dedicated his life to journalism, community, hard work, and family. He was born in Osceola, WI to Curtis and Mary Gaylord. Brent gained an appreciation for newspaper operations from his dad who worked for and later owned The...
Victor R. Scheuffele
Jun 26, 2022
Victor R. Scheuffele, bearing the heart of a pioneer, felt he was born “100 years too late,” on February 26, 1937. He was the eldest of 5 siblings, growing up rough and tumble in Fallon County surrounded by a large, loving, extended family. He was clever enough for school, but generally chose to get just enough done to earn...
Donald "Don" Phillip Sigman
Jun 25, 2022
Donald “Don” Phillip Sigman passed away on June 25, 2022. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel.
Donald "Don" Phillip Sigman
Jun 25, 2022
Donald “Don” Phillip Sigman passed away on June 25, 2022. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel.
Virginia Catherine Hovious Wieck
Jun 25, 2022
Having lived a full and altruistic life, Virginia Catherine Hovious Wieck left this world on June 25, 2022, after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Ginny was born on November 30, 1932, in St. Louis, Missouri to Virginia and Louis Hovious. She attended St. Catherine’s grade school, Visitation High School, and graduated from Fontbonne College (now University) in 1954 with...
Donald "Don" Phillip Sigman
Jun 25, 2022
Donald “Don” Phillip Sigman, 80, was reunited with the love of his life on June 25, 2022. His beloved wife, Cara (Ross) Sigman passed away in 2019. Don often talked of how much he missed her and how much he looked forward to seeing her again upon his ascension to Heaven. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July...
Darell Duane Schwen
Jun 24, 2022
Darell Duane Schwen passed away on June 24, 2022. A graveside service will take place at Highland Cemetery on Monday, June 27, 2022, at 1:00 p.m.
Jay Dee Malsam
Jun 23, 2022
Jay Dee Malsam passed away just after midnight on June 23, 2022. He had been battling cancer for well over a year. A celebration of life is planned for July 22, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. at The Do Bar.
He was born on November 23, 1965, in Havre, MT. He was the first born of LeRoy and...
Donald E. Northaus
Jun 22, 2022
Donald E. Northaus, age 81, passed away peacefully, and on his terms, on Friday, July 22, 2022, at Peace Hospice in Great Falls. Cremation has taken place under the care of Schnider Funeral Home. No services are planned per Don’s request. Donald was born on April 23, 1941, in Cuba City, Wisconsin to Ervin and Evelyn (Bertjens) Northaus. He is...
Gary R. Molen
Jun 21, 2022
As the sun set on the summer solstice, June 21, 2022, so did the sun set on the love of my life, best friend, and husband, Gary R. Molen. Gary passed away early on June 22 after a courageous three-month fight against bile duct cancer. He fought bravely like a warrior in battle. He was 79 years 11 months old....
John "Jack The Beer Man" Richard Pepos
Jun 21, 2022
John “Jack the Beer Man” Richard Pepos passed away at his home in Great Falls on June 21, 2022. He was 80 years old.
Jack was born on April 11, 1942, in Stockett, MT to Joseph and Sadie Pepos.
After high school he joined the Army and served four years. After the Army he went...
Reverend Phillip Caldwell
Jun 19, 2022
Reverend Phillip Caldwell went to be with our Lord and Savior on June 19, 2022. He was a “Renaissance Man” from humble beginnings and a pillar in the Great Falls community where he was founder and Pastor at Mount Olive Christian Fellowship Church for over 40 years. Reverend Caldwell, affectionately called Pastor Caldwell, had a distinguished military career, achieving the...
Marguerite "Margie" Lee
Jun 19, 2022
Marguerite “Margie” Lee passed away in the early hours on Sunday, June 19, 2022, at Peace Hospice in Great Falls, MT. She was 78. Margie was preceded in death by her mother, Margaret Alberta Lovcik and her father, Herbert Ernest Lovcik. She is survived by her daughters, Theresa Jo Lee of Santa Barbara, CA, Roberta Ann Emerson, and Cheryl Lynn...
