Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Great Falls, MT

Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Great Falls, MT area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.

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Jaron Robert Allen

Jaron Robert Allen

Jan 6, 2021

Jaron Robert Allen, 18, passed away January 6, 2021. He was born and raised in Great Falls. Jaron loved fishing and hanging out with his niece and nephew. Jaron is survived by his great-grandma, Ruby Partin; nana, Sharon Allen; mother, Laura Allen; sister, Siera Allen; nephew, Trentyn Allen; niece, GraceLynn Allen; and numerous family members including his Chili’s family. Jaron...

Joseph Walton Murray

Joseph Walton Murray

Jan 5, 2021

Joseph Walton Murray, 97, passed away January 5, 2021. He was born in Lewistown, Montana on October 4, 1923 to Joseph A. Murray and Ella Rebecca (Rebie) Hogeland Murray. He was the second of their four boys. He lived in the Lewistown, Hobson and Danvers area all his life. When Pearl Harbor was bombed in 1941, Joe left high school...

Troy Edward Ham

Troy Edward Ham

Jan 5, 2021

Troy, age 58 of Great Falls, Montana, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at Benefis Peace Hospice.Troy was born April 28, 1962, in Flagstaff, Arizona to Charles Edward and Janalyce Ham.Troy grew up in Bisbee, Arizona.He received his diploma from Bisbee High School, Class of 1980 and went on to receive a degree in Computer Programing from ITT Technical Institute....

Frances Marie Geaudry

Frances Marie Geaudry

Jan 5, 2021

Frances Marie Geaudry – Gerdes, “Stoney Burk”, age 57, passed away In Great Falls, MT on January 5, 2021.Frannie was born in Great Falls, MT on September 28, 1963 to Lloyd Raymond and Lorelei Joan (Archambault) Geaudry. She received her schooling in Great Falls, attending Franklin Elementary, West Junior High and C.M. Russell High School. Her union with Marty Gerdes,...

Lillian "Lil" Margaret Watters

Lillian "Lil" Margaret Watters

Jan 5, 2021

Our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Lillian "Lil" Watters passed away on January 5, 2021. Lillian was born on September 25, 1935, in Wupertal, Germany to Hans and Gertrude Vogeler. She spent her first 11 years in Germany then emigrated to the U.S. The family landed in Windsor, CO, where she spent her formative years and graduated from Windsor High...

Caroline Elizabeth Francetich

Caroline Elizabeth Francetich

Jan 4, 2021

Caroline Elizabeth Francetich passed away on January 4, 2021. She was raised a farm girl of Tena and Henry Weintz. She worked her senior year of school in the office of Grogan Robinson Lumber Company. She then attended a tech school in Minneapolis after which she worked in the tower for Northwest Airlines. She returned to Great Falls and married...

Frederick W. Kaste

Frederick W. Kaste

Jan 3, 2021

Fred W. Kaste was born April 16, 1941, and passed away January 3, 2021, from multiple myeloma. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walt and Christine Kaste. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Marcia; daughter, Lori (Glen Larson); son, Mike (Jodie); four grandchildren, Dustin (Marianne), Keeley, Kirsten, and Trevor; one great-grandson, Easton; a great-granddaughter arriving in June;...

Robert Wayne Gorham

Robert Wayne Gorham

Jan 3, 2021

Robert Wayne Gorham of Chester, MT passed away at 8:27pm on January 03, 2021. The cause of death was determined to be liver failure and complications from COPD. There are no plans for a celebration of life at this time. Robert was born to Carol Gorham and Henry Cooper Bell, III on October 31, 1953. Robert was a member of...

William Arthur Harp

William Arthur Harp

Jan 1, 2021

William A. “Bill” Harp,78, of Great Falls passed peacefully, surrounded by his family, into the Lord’s hands on January 1, 2021, after suffering from heart issues for 24 years. His physical heart may have failed, but his “other heart” of love for God, family, community, and friends never stopped. He lived every day to the fullest until he died. Bill...

George A. Wermling

George A. Wermling

Dec 31, 2020

George A. Wermling, 85, passed away at home on December 31, 2020, surrounded by his family. George was born March 22, 1935, in Louisville, Kentucky to Ruth Lyons and Thurman Williams. He spent the first four years of his life in a Kentucky orphanage. He was adopted in November of 1939 by Herbert Wermling and Ada Wells. He had a...

Thomas A. Moulton

Thomas A. Moulton

Dec 30, 2020

Thomas Arthur Moulton, 86, recently of Cut Bank, passed away December 30, 2020 in Great Falls, Montana from pancreatic cancer. No Funeral service will be held per his wishes. Thomas was born in Broadus, MT to Alfred Brunson and Georgie Ellen Moulton on October 19, 1934. He attended schools in Boyes, Broadus, and Ashland, graduating from St. Labre in 1952....

Terry Nelson Daugherty

Terry Nelson Daugherty

Dec 30, 2020

On December 30, 2020, my dear sweet husband, Terry Nelson Daugherty was called to heaven. After thirty years of pain due to a logging accident, he is finally at peace. He called me his “Darling Bride” to everyone for thirty years. Terry was born in Des Moines, IA on October 12, 1950. He grew up in Iowa where his family...

Margaret Lawson Palmer

Margaret Lawson Palmer

Dec 29, 2020

Margaret Lawson Palmer, 94, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2020, at Park Place Transitional Care and Rehab in Great Falls, Montana. Margaret was born June 22, 1926, in Glasgow, Montana to Frank and Victoria (Ramesz) Jakanoski. She attended schools in Glasgow and graduated from Glasgow High School. She was raised on the family farm southeast of Glasgow along with...

Myron Sorenson

Myron Sorenson

Dec 29, 2020

It grieves us to announce the passing of our brother, Myron Sorenson, whom we lost in December of 2020. Myron was the second to the youngest of the brothers, in a family consisting of five boys and two girls. Anyone who knew Myron would agree he was the strong and sturdy type, with a build to match. Among the things...

Jean Louise Mccormick

Jean Louise Mccormick

Dec 27, 2020

Jean Louise (Mares) McCormick passed away on December 27, 2020, at the age of 68. Jean was born on March 23, 1952, to Edward and Marie Mares. She attended and graduated from St. Gerard’s School and from Great Falls High School in 1970. She then attended and graduated from Great Falls Vo-Tech College of Dental Assistant School in 1971. After...

Russell Lowell Taylor

Russell Lowell Taylor

Dec 27, 2020

Russell Lowell Taylor, born March 25, 1956, passed away on December 27, 2020, of cancer. Russell was surrounded by his loving family while under hospice care. He was born in Shelby, Montana to Elsie and Robert Taylor. He joined big sister, Roberta; brother, Joe; and sister, Mary. Russ grew up in Shelby. After graduating, he joined the army and served...

Alberta "Allie" Hilbig

Alberta "Allie" Hilbig

Dec 24, 2020

On Christmas Eve, December 24, 2020, Alberta “Allie” Hilbig became our Christmas angel. Allie was born in Albert Lea, MN on 12/13/1967, and ended up establishing her life in Great Falls. She was the mother to two children, Josey Linskey (30) of Bozeman and Connor Hilbig (24) of Great Falls. Throughout her life, Allie held jobs in office management. In...

Brant Stephen Light

Brant Stephen Light

Dec 24, 2020

Brant Stephen Light left his earthly life after an 11-year battle with lung cancer at the age of 69. Brant and his twin sister Beth were born to Bette and Walter Light in Norwalk, California. He was a standout student athlete and graduated from Loara High School. He went on to play football at a community college in Palm Springs,...

Loretta Jean Pearce

Loretta Jean Pearce

Dec 19, 2020

Loretta Jean Pearce, 88, of Great Falls passed away at Peace Hospice on Saturday, December 19, 2020, due to complications from COVID-19. Loretta was born in the Deaconess Hospital in Great Falls on January 29, 1932, to Jean and Joe Miller. She grew up in Great Falls and graduated from Great Falls High School in 1950. Her first job was...

Ronald Dean Wynegar

Ronald Dean Wynegar

Dec 18, 2020

Ronald Dean Wynegar, 74, of Great Falls, beloved husband and father, passed away on Friday, December 18, 2020. A celebration of life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 2, 2021, at O’Connor Memorial Chapel. Ronald was born on February 1, 1946, and adopted by Frank and Betty (Stokes) Wynegar in 1953, in Ontonagon, MI. As a young...

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