Serria Grace Sotto
Apr 12, 2021
Serria Grace Sotto passed away, April 12, 2021. Serria was born on February 28, 2021, to Hannah Bush and Matthew Sotto. She was truly a blessing from heaven. Although she came into this world with complications, Serria gave us great joy during her short six weeks of life. She is survived by her parents, Hannah and Matthew; and her grandparents,...
Dorothy Virginia (Thares) Boettcher
Apr 11, 2021
Dorothy Thares Boettcher passed away Sunday, April 11, 2021, at the age of 91 in Missoula, MT. Dorothy was born November 3, 1929, in Great Falls, MT to Mary and John Thares. Dorothy was a born and raised a “Westsider” and took great pride in her westside roots. Dorothy was the second youngest of nine children. After high school graduation...
Betty Jane Carlson
Apr 9, 2021
Betty Jane Carlson, age 95, passed away in the early hours of Friday, April 9, 2021, at Benefis Peace Hospice. Per her request, there will be no public funeral or memorial service. Betty was born on February 14, 1926, to Martha and George “Harry” Brockway in Helena, Montana. She graduated in 1944 from Helena High School. She married James Hand...
Michael Lee Clark
Apr 7, 2021
On April 7, 2021, Michael L. Clark “W. Grizwald the III” decided to go walleye fishing forevermore. We hope you catch only big ones from now on! Mike was born on December 27, 1971, in San Diego County, CA. He came to Great Falls, MT when he was a baby and he always considered himself as “born and raised” in...
Kade Jackson Moriarity
Apr 7, 2021
Kade Jackson Moriarity was born on February 23, 2001, in Red Lodge, MT to Katy Rebecca and Kelley Patrick Moriarity. He spent his earliest childhood in Billings, MT until moving to Fort Worth, TX at age six. Kade returned to Montana at age sixteen and resided in Great Falls where he attended Paris Gibson Education Center. Kade was a star...
Bernard Charles Schaaf
Apr 6, 2021
Bernard Charles Schaaf passed away on April 6, 2021. He was born January 21, 1935, to William and Mabel (James) Schaaf in Quincy, MI. He was the youngest of 13 children. He grew up in Hancock, MI, and graduated from Hancock High School. He played football, basketball, baseball, and hockey. A year after high school he enlisted in the U.S....
Pauline H. Jones
Apr 4, 2021
Pauline Jones, 91, of Great Falls passed away on April 4, 2021, at a local assisted living facility. She was born January 1, 1930, to Michael and Barbara Hriczise. She was raised and attended school at Stockett, Montana. She went to work for Louie’s Kitchenette in Great Falls as a waitress where she met Robert Jones. They were later married....
Lenora Mae Paulson
Apr 4, 2021
Lenora Mae Paulson, 87, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021, in Great Falls, MT. She was born May 25, 1933, in Malta, Montana to Selmer Ramberg and Hannah Sundeen Ramberg. She attended schools in Wagner and Dodson, MT and graduated from Great Falls High School in 1951. Lenora married Robert Palmer in 1953 and had three children. Robert...
Julie Ann Rodger
Apr 2, 2021
Julie Ann Rodger, 59, passed away April 2, 2021, at Benefis Peace Hospice in Great Falls. She was born on December 7, 1961, in Moses Lake, WA to Gail Ladwig and Larry Tobiason. Julie graduated from high school in Helena. She worked as an activity’s director at a nursing home, as a dental assistant, and was very heavily involved with...
Jason Vaughan Christofferson
Mar 31, 2021
Jason Vaughan Christofferson was born in Miles City, MT on March 27, 1983, to Carl and Roxanne (Holland) Christofferson. He passed away on March 31, 2021, in West Los Angeles, CA at the age of 38. Jason attended Meadowlark Elementary, Paris Gibson Middle School, and graduated from CMR in 2002. He excelled academically and won awards in art and mathematics...
Helen "Janet" Rogers
Mar 31, 2021
With deep sadness we announce the passing of Helen “Janet” Rogers, age 81, on March 31, 2021, at Peace Hospice. She passed away one day after her 81st birthday, and 20 days after losing her husband, Jerry Rogers. A joint memorial graveside service will be held for Janet and Jerry with military honors at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 10,...
Marian Julane Hotvedt
Mar 28, 2021
Marian Julanne Hotvedt, 93, passed away at home surrounded by family on Sunday, March 28, 2021. She was born June15, 1927, in Conrad to Irma Arnold Campbell and Homer Campbell.Raised in Fort Benton, she loved telling stories about being raised “in a village” as her grandmother and two aunts helped guide her childhood.She graduated high school in Fort Benton and...
Myrtle Storhaug
Mar 27, 2021
Myrtle Storhaug, age 98, passed away of natural causes in the early hours of Saturday, March 27, 2021, in Great Falls. A celebration of life with the family will be held at a later date. Myrtle was born on February 13, 1923, amidst a North Dakota snowstorm. She married Leonard Storhaug in 1951, and they were married 62 years until...
Arlee Castle
Mar 26, 2021
Arlee Castle passed away on March 26, 2021, at Peace Hospice at the age of 80. Arlee was born on November 29, 1940, to George and Sophie Tesinsky in Stockett, Montana. She graduated from Centerville High School in 1958 and furthered her education at the College of Great Falls, graduating with degrees in English and Education. She taught at Paris...
Kristy Lynn Anderson
Mar 25, 2021
With profound sadness, Kristy’s family conveys that “The Fun One” passed away from natural causes March 25, 2021. Kristy was the third born to Wesley and Elizabeth “Betty” Anderson. Her spiritual youth was developed at Grace Baptist Church where she served in numerous ministry capacities into adulthood. Kristy received her education in Great Falls schools, graduating from CM Russell High...
James L. Nickle
Mar 23, 2021
James L. Nickle, 92, beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2021. He was born in Los Angeles, California on December 9, 1928. Jim played football for BYU and then the University of Utah before entering the Navy in 1948. He was honorably discharged in 1952 at Treasure Island near San Francisco, California. Jim was a salesman...
Jayne Evelyn Dailey
Mar 21, 2021
It is with heavy hearts we announce that our beloved Jayne “Janey” Evelyn Dailey passed away on March 21, 2021, surrounded by family. She was born on January 29, 1944, in Cascade County to Ed and Evelyn (Dailey) Kostuck. Janey attended Paris Gibson and Saint Mary’s Catholic school. After finishing school, Janey worked for over 50 years in the restaurant...
Floyd L Dawson
Mar 20, 2021
Floyd L. Dawson, 87, passed peacefully surrounded by his family on March 20, 2021, at the Peace Hospice House in Great Falls, MT. Floyd was born on June 28, 1933, to Sadie Miller and Floyd (Sam) Dawson. He was the oldest of four children, sister, Eleanor; brother, Robert; and stepbrother, Jack. He was raised on the family ranch just outside...
Lance Duane Davis
Mar 20, 2021
Husband, father, brother, uncle, and a friend to many, Lance Duane Davis passed away unexpectedly on March 20, 2021, in Great Falls, MT.He was born on March 5, 1950, in Townsend, MT, where he attended public schools and graduated from Broadwater County High School in 1968. He was active in numerous organizations throughout high school including football, speech, and student...
Leroy Ray Farthing
Mar 19, 2021
LeRoy R Farthing as remembered and written by his family. LeRoy R. Farthing, TSGT USAF (Ret), lost his final battle with cancer on March 19, 2021, just 8 days after his 89th birthday.He had beaten cancer before, along with several other severe medical conditions and had always come out the other side a winner with a smile on his face....
