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...
William "Bill" Crews
Dec 5, 2021
William “Bill” Crews went to his eternal home in Heaven on December 5, 2021, at age of 92. Bill was born in Oklahoma and went to school in California. He moved to Oregon where he married and had 4 children. In 1970 he moved to Great Falls from Kennewick, WA. In April 1971, he married Carol Swenson Obresley, blending two...
Dolly Jean Pandis
Dec 5, 2021
Dolly Jean Pandis, age 68, of Great Falls, MT passed away surrounded by her loving husband of over 50 years, Buck Pandis, and her three children, Dena, Bill, and Kelli in the early morning hours of December 5, 2021. Dolly was born on April 1, 1953, along with her twin sister, Donna, to Ernest and Helen Kunesh in Glendive, MT....
Patricia Jane Murray
Dec 4, 2021
Patricia Jane Murray passed away on December 4, 2021, in Great Falls, MT. Pat was born on July 19, 1948, in Springfield, IL. She was a deli manager, cook, waitress, and homemaker. She enjoyed decorating, jewelry, fishing, camping, traveling in her RV, and sewing. She loved watching the Steelers with her son, Gary. She had a great love for her...
Don Thrush
Dec 3, 2021
Don Thrush, 79, passed away at his home in Great Falls on December 3, 2021, after a courageous year-long battle with cancer. Don was born on September 8, 1942, to Earl and Louise Thrush in Sheridan, WY. He was joined a few years later by his sister, Carol. He completed junior college in Sheridan while working at his dad’s autobody...
Dennis M. Dronen
Dec 2, 2021
On December 2, 2021, Dennis M. Dronen, 74, of Great Falls, passed away peacefully surrounded by family. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 10, at O’Connor Memorial Chapel. Masks are encouraged. Schnider Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Survivors include his wife, Leslie; two sons, Bradey Dronen of Washington and Jody Dronen of Colorado; two...
Audrey June (Nelson) Kelly
Dec 2, 2021
Audrey June (Nelson) Kelly ,93, gained her beloved angel’s wings on December 2, 2021, passing away peacefully after an evening of laughs and stories with her children. Audrey was born in Superior, WI and moved to Great Falls at a young age. The youngest of 6 sisters, all proud Norwegians, Audrey remained close to them her entire life.After completing high...
Arthur Lee White
Dec 2, 2021
Arthur Lee White born September 1, 1946, in Detroit, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home on December 2, 2021. Janet Dailey White, his wife of 55 years, was by his side. After graduating from Dupont High School in Belle, West Virginia, Art enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and was sent to Malmstrom AFB where he met and married Janet...
Mikeal Todd Pierce
Dec 2, 2021
Mikeal “Mike” Todd Peirce, age 42, left us on December 2, 2021. Mike was born November 11, 1979, in Chillicothe, MO. He graduated high school in Polo, MO. He served our country for 12 years in the U.S. Air Force. During his time in the service, he was stationed at Malstrom Air Force Base and Korea. He was deployed overseas...
Richard "Dick" Pike
Dec 2, 2021
Richard “Dick” Pike, 85, of Great Falls, passed away on Thursday, Dec 2, 2021. He was born February 26, 1936, in Great Falls. He enlisted in the Navy and later became a printer for the Tribune. He was also a deputy sheriff. There will be a graveside service at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 9, 2021, at Mount Olivet Cemetery....
John H. Ressler
Dec 1, 2021
John H. Ressler went to be with our heavenly father, surrounded by his family at home, on December 1, 2021. John was born September 20, 1930, in Oregon, PA.He enlisted in the Air Force at the age of 17 and worked at many military bases where he received several medals and recognitions. When John was transferred to Malmstrom Air Force...
Steven David Beattie
Nov 27, 2021
Steven David Beattie passed away unexpectedly from a brain aneurysm on November 27, 2021, at the age of 64. Steve was born on July 18, 1957, to Richard Beattie and Ida Mae Linn (Frank) Fraser. He attended Centerville school and joined the Air Force working as a plumber with the civil engineering squadron serving in Korea, Lowery AFB in Colorado,...
Thomas A. Thompson
Nov 27, 2021
Thomas A. Thompson, 89, of Ulm, former Belt resident, passed away Saturday, November 27, 2021, at Peace Hospice in Great Falls. Thomas was born in Belt to Thomas Horner and Louisa (Farmer) Thompson on January 25, 1932. After graduating from Belt High School in 1950, he studied electronics in Kansas City, KS.Following his time in the Air Force during the...
