Obituaries

Nov 13, 2024

Dianne Christine McGurran, age 89 of Vaughn, a longtime teacher at Vaughn Public School, passed away Wednesday evening November 13th 2024.  Dianne was born in Winona Minnesota June 19th 1935, the first child of Clark C. Guile and Lara 'Jean' Caswell.  With Clark being a salesman, the family moved often.  She graduated from Redfield High School in Redfield South...

Nov 13, 2024

Frank Louis Ball of Ulm, aged 83, passed away on November 13, 2024, in Great Falls, MT from natural causes. Frank was the first child born to John E. Ball and Lois M. (Weber) Ball on January 27, 1941, in Great Falls, MT. He attended schools in Great Falls graduating from Central High School with the class of 1959....

Nov 11, 2024

Lois Joan (Nelson) Leach, of Sun River, MT passed from this life to life everlasting on November 11, 2024. Lois was born to Willie and Mathilda (Peterson) Nelson on February 3, 1926, in Willmar, Minnesota. Lois moved to Great Falls with her family in 1929 when her dad went ahead to start a machinist job with the Great Northern...

Nov 11, 2024

Irene Helen (Gremaux) Buck, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2024, at the age of 93. Born on August 15, 1931, in Lewistown, MT, Irene grew up surrounded by the love of her parents, Lena and Falconer, and her four siblings, Joyce, Bruce, Frank, and Sue. Irene attended Fergus High School. After...

Nov 10, 2024

B. Frank Bushell was born on October 5, 1942, in Thompson Falls, Montana and attended schools in the area. He passed away on November 10, 2024. He married Kathleen Hemmy, and they moved to Missoula where he attended the University of Montana. They then moved to Great Falls where he worked for GTA, and in 1963 he managed the...

Nov 10, 2024

Thelma Ann Seyfert was called home peacefully on Sunday, November 10, 2024. Thelma was born September 10, 1932, on a ranch near Landusky, Montana to Charles and Madeline (Doney) Kelsey, the youngest of 8 children. She attended St. Paul’s Catholic Mission in Hays, Montana until it burned, then finished her education at the Landusky School. She worked on ranches...

Nov 9, 2024

Ryan Michael Mears, aged 63, of Monarch, Montana, passed away on November 9, 2024. Born on November 14, 1960, Ryan was known for his honest and hardworking nature. He graduated from CMR High School where he notably took first place in State wrestling during his senior year.

Ryan always stood up for what he believed in. If...

Nov 9, 2024

In loving memory of Stephanie Paul

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Stephanie Paul. A beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend who left us peacefully on November 9, 2024, at the age of 65.

Stephanie was born on August 31, 1959, in Great Falls, Montana to Lloyd Paul and...

Nov 9, 2024

Tressa Janell Clum Spahr MuDunn passed away to Heaven on November 9, 2024, in Billings, Montana; she was 98 1/2. Janell was born on March 5, 1926, on the family farm in Thornville, Ohio, to parents Frank Irwin Clum and Irene Louise Faller. She was the last descendant of her generation on both sides of her immediate family.

Nov 8, 2024

Jean F. Du Paul passed away the morning of November 8, 2024.  She achieved her goal by celebrating her 100th birthday with family on September 6, 2024.  A Vigil will be held on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel. The Mass will be held on Friday, November 15, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at...

Nov 8, 2024

Karl A. Fiske, Jr. passed away on November 8, 2024, in Great Falls. He was born on February 20, 1947, in Williston, ND to Karl A. Fiske, Sr. and June Fiske.

Karl graduated from Chinook Elementary School. He graduated from Laurel High School in 1965 and then received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Montana. He...

Nov 7, 2024

Margery Jane (Carpenter) Kuhn (Gma) was born on June 14, 1939, in Greeley, Colorado to Okly and Mildred Carpenter. Her siblings were James Carpenter and Faye Stevenson. She married Rodney Carlysle Kuhn on May 18, 1957. They were married for 51 years until he went home to heaven on August 18, 2008. Marge and Rod began their lives in...

Nov 1, 2024

Thomas Harrison “Tom” Crawford, a beloved father, son, and friend, passed away on the night of October 31 to November 1, 2024, at the age of 70. Born in Columbus, Ohio, Tom was the son of Dorothy and Charles. Tom spent much of his childhood in the Pittsburgh area, forming lifelong memories along the riverside. He loved to share...

Oct 31, 2024

At 10:02 on October 31, 2024, Beverly Rosemarie Willits Hutchinson passed peacefully into the arms of her Creator.

Beverly was born in Great Falls, Montana on November 22, 1944, to Maxine Hortense Delphi Willits and James Thomas Willits. She had two sisters, Iris Elaine Willits Hutchinson born on May 20, 1947, and Shelly June Willits born on...

Oct 30, 2024

Ann Norene Buen, beloved sister and godmother, of Great Falls, MT passed away on October 30, 2024, at Benefis Peace Hospice with family by her side. She was 64 years old.

Ann was born on February 22, 1960, in Glasgow, MT to Arthur and Eleanor Buen. Ann attended school in Nashua and graduated from Nashua High School...

Oct 28, 2024

Donald Jay Greeno was born November 22, 1942, to Jay and Louise Greeno in San Diego, California. He died peacefully of cancer on October 28, 2024, in Farmington, New Mexico.

Don was raised and attended schools in San Diego, graduating from Crawford High School in 1961. Choosing a life of service to others, he attended California College...

Oct 27, 2024

Bradley W. Nimmick was born on March 5, 1947, in Great Falls, Montana. He passed away suddenly on October 27, 2024, at his home in Great Falls due to a massive cardiac event. The profound sadness caused by his unexpected loss is felt by all who knew him. Brad was a deeply loved and admired husband, father, brother, grandfather,...

Oct 26, 2024

John (Joe) Joseph Taylor passed away peacefully on October 26, 2024, at the age of 94. Born May 5, 1930, in Bisbee, AZ as the first-born son of John “Red” and Cathrine Taylor. As a child Joe had firey red hair and a determined spirit. He grew up in AZ but at the age of 17 joined the Army...

Oct 26, 2024

Namen Patrick Paul, aged 45, passed away in Great Falls, Montana on October 26, 2024.

Namen was born on November 22, 1978, in Helena, Montana. He went to elementary school at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School and graduated from Great Falls High School in 1997. He received an associate degree from the Universal Technical Institute in...

Oct 22, 2024

Eugene “Gene” Ray Warehime, aged 63, of Belt, Montana passed away on October 22, 2024, at Benefis Hospital in Great Falls, Montana. He was the son of the late Earl Eugene Warehime and Betty Rae (Konen) Warehime.

Gene was born on April 9, 1961, in Great Falls, Montana. He attended Belt Valley Schools. In 1991, Gene married...