Carolyn Elaine Fulton
Aug 14, 2021
Carolyn Elaine Fulton, 75 of Ulm, passed away from a cerebral hemorrhage at Benefis hospital on August 14, 2021. A celebration of her life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 27, 2021, at the Ulm Bible Church. Carolyn was born to William and Peggy Hawley in Butte, MT on July 14, 1946. She attended elementary and junior...
Diane M. Sherick
Aug 13, 2021
Diane (Meyer) Sherick, 79, of Great Falls, (hometown Butte) passed away in her home peacefully on August 13, 2021, in the arms of her loving husband, Jack. Diane was born in Butte to Sigmund O. and Claire (Hochfelt) on June 10, 1942. She was impacted early in life by the loss of her mom who died when Diane was 11,...
Jay Allen Robertson
Aug 12, 2021
Jay Allen Robertson, 84, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2021. Jay was born in Great Falls and graduated from Stanford High School. He joined the Montana Air National Guard at 17 and retired after 37 years. He was proud to have achieved the rank of Chief Master Sergeant. He also ran an after-hours washer and dryer repair business for...
Julia Ann Volk
Aug 11, 2021
Julia Lange Volk passed away unexpectedly on August 11, 2021, in Great Falls, MT with her husband and sons by her side. Julia Ann Lange was born in Devil’s Lake, ND on June 27, 1956, along with her twin sister, Jane. They lived with their parents, Paul and Lois, along with their two brothers, Karl and Rob, where they all...
Rogan Ridge Schultz
Aug 7, 2021
Rogan Ridge Schultz passed away unexpectedly in the early hours of August 7, 2021. Rogan was born on January 6, 2021, in Great Falls, MT and is the son to Kyle and Makall Schultz. He came into our world two and a half months early and today we could not be more grateful for the extra time with our baby...
Nada Pitt
Aug 6, 2021
Nada Pitt of Great Falls passed away after a brief period of declining health on Friday, August 6, 2021. She had been visiting comfortably with her children that afternoon and then requested to be transferred to her bed for an afternoon nap during which she passed away peacefully. Nada was born October 8, 1934, in Globe, Arizona to Helen and...
Willis "Willy" Robert Heupel
Aug 5, 2021
Willis “Willy” R. Heupel passed on August 5, 2021, surrounded by love at Peace Hospice. Willy was born July 21, 1934, on his family farm in Medina, North Dakota. Rumor has it that he weighed in at 13 pounds. His mother, Eva, being barely 5 feet tall, must have decided Willy was her last because he was the youngest of...
Ernie J. Gallegos
Jul 31, 2021
Ernie J. Gallegos, proud father and husband, avid bowler that had a 300 game, golfer and softballer who loved to grow flowers, passed away from post-vaccination Covid-19 on July 31, 2021. Ernie was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado on March 12, 1941. He grew up in Colorado Springs, graduating from Colorado Springs High School in 1959. He joined the United...
Samuel G. Rhoads
Jul 30, 2021
Samuel G. Rhoads, 82, of Great Falls, passed away on Friday, July 30, 2021. Burial was held at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, August 13, 2021, at Manchester Cemetery. Samuel was born in Lovell, Wyoming on June 18, 1939, son of Gilbert and Mary (Patton) Rhoads. He came to Great Falls and for the last few years, resided at Meadowlark Assisted...
Howard Coleman
Jul 30, 2021
Howard Coleman of Great Falls, MT passed away of natural causes on July 30, 2021, while surrounded by family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and LuVerne Coleman; sister, Helen; and brother, Leon. He is survived by his wife, Perry; sons, Mark (Laurie) Coleman and Mike (Toni) Coleman, granddaughter, Megan Coleman; step-grandson, Lucas (Mandi) Coleman; great-grandchildren, Parker...
Douglas "Doug" Frederick Maas
Jul 27, 2021
Douglas “Doug” Frederick Maas, 52, passed away July 27, 2021. He was born in Glasgow, MT on September 4, 1968, to Albert and Elaine Maas. Doug grew up in Nashua, MT and graduated from Nashua High School. He attended MSU Bozeman, College of Engineering, in Bozeman, MT. He married G. Kristine Hanson in Coeur d’Alene, ID on July 4, 1999....
Steven "Fat Head" Gange
Jul 27, 2021
Steven “Fat Head” Gange, our dearly loved son, father, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend to many, joined our heavenly father on Tuesday July 27, 2021. Steven was born on November 1, 1986, in Reno, NV to Gerard and Victoria. Steven was educated and employed in Great Falls, MT.He was the father to two wonderful sons and a beautiful daughter....
Lorraine Jensen Severson
Jul 26, 2021
Lorraine Jensen Severson, 81, went to be with our Lord on Monday, July 26, 2021. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 7, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church with a luncheon to follow. Lorraine was born in Plentywood to Anker and Dora Jensen, the second of two daughters. She graduated from Plentywood High School in...
Karla Ruth Oeleis
Jul 26, 2021
Karla Oeleis, 80, of Great Falls passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Monday July 26, 2021.Karla was born October 20, 1940, in Raton, New Mexico.She worked for many years for Mountain Bell in Montana until her retirement. During her retirement years, she spent her time enjoying life on her “rock” at Holter Lake with her husband, Tom Oeleis. They...
Mary Margaret Spragg Hasenkrug
Jul 24, 2021
Mary Margaret Spragg Hasenkrug was born December 7, 1929, in Lewistown, Montana. She was the most faithful person most of us have been blessed to meet, a true Saint on Earth, and her kindness and quiet generosity were unmatched. She had a gift for making each person who crossed her path feel cherished and worthwhile throughout her 91 years. Mary...
Lloyd "Burt" Allan Burtness
Jul 24, 2021
After many days of struggling on life support, Lloyd “Burt” Burtness lost his battle and passed away peacefully on July 24, 2021, with family at his side. He was born to Norwegian parents, Leonard and Adeline Burtness on their farm in Ulen, MN on September 6, 1936.His early schooling was in a one room school, then he attended Ulen schools...
Dora Rose Edam O'Connor
Jul 24, 2021
Dora Rose Edam O’Connor, 87, of Great Falls, MT was called home by our Heavenly Father to be with Jesus and Him on Saturday, July 24, 2021. A vigil service will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, July 30, 2021, at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel in Great Falls, MT. Funeral Liturgy is at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 31,...
Ron "R.J." Bowers
Jul 23, 2021
Ron “R.J.” Bowers passed away July 23, 2021, at the age of 70, after a 3-year battle with Multiple Myeloma Cancer. Per his request, no services are planned. Ron always loved a good party. Therefore, at a later date, his family plans to have a celebration of life in his honor. R.J. found great pleasure in camping and fishing and...
James William Wandke
Jul 16, 2021
James William Wandke, 64, of Great Falls, passed away July 16, 2021, after a courageous battle with cancer. His celebration of life will be July 23, 2021, at Trinity Lutheran Church at 2:00 p.m. followed by a burial at Highland Cemetery and a reception to follow at the Elks lodge. There will also be a viewing on Thursday, July 22,...
Clarence W. "Jim" Olson
Jul 16, 2021
Clarence W. “Jim" Olson, also known as “Ole,” was born to Clarence and Josephine Morrow Olson on September 06, 1941, in Fargo, ND. He died unexpectedly in Great Falls, MT on July 16, 2021. Jim graduated from Central High School in 1959 and then entered the Navy. Jim served 23 years with the Navy as a 2nd class petty officer...
