Patsy Irene Kelleher
Sep 26, 2020
Our treasured wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt, Pasty Irene (Trainor) Kelleher peacefully went to heaven September 26, 2020, while in the care of Peace Hospice. There she will reunite with her parents, many siblings, and most importantly her baby boy, Jimmy, which she is now holding for the first time. Patsy is survived by her husband of 64...
Edward Paul Bucko, Sr.
Sep 25, 2020
Edward P. Bucko, Sr., was born in Illinois on August 15, 1914, to Angela (Epstein) Bucko and Paul Bucko. They moved to Big Sandy, Montana in 1917, and Stockett, MT in 1920 before buying a home in Great Falls in 1923.Being the only son, he was considered old enough to do man’s work even though he was not quite 10....
Jeremy Andrew Tripi
Sep 23, 2020
On Sept. 23, 2020, we lost our brother, Jeremy Tripi. Jeremy was born on Sept. 5, 1969. Jeremy, like his father and brother, served in the military. His father, Joe Tripi served in the U.S Navy, his brother served in the U.S Army. Jeremy served in the National Guard. Jeremy worked at Walmart for many years in the Automotive Department....
Dennis Gordon Van Hook
Sep 22, 2020
Dennis Gordon Van Hook, 70, passed away peacefully at Benefis Peace Hospice on Tuesday, September 22, 2020. He was surrounded by his family and dearest friends. Dennis was born on June 3, 1950, in Peoria, Illinois. He was the second of three children to his mother, Betty.He loved to recount old stories of his childhood growing up in Peoria. If...
Ruth Lowden
Sep 22, 2020
Ruth Katzenberger Schneider Lowden, 93, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2020. A funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 29, 2020, at Peace Lutheran Church with burial to follow at Highland Cemetery. Ruth was born on April 10, 1927, in Frankfurt, Germany. She was educated in Germany and had a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and Business....
Gordon "Gordy" Donald Himebaugh
Sep 22, 2020
Gordon “Gordy” D. Himebaugh, 78, passed away in the early morning of September 22, 2020, at Peace Hospice after receiving a strong heart, but suffering a complication that took him home to heaven to be with his family and close friends that he longed to talk to and be with. No service is scheduled at this time. Cremation to take...
Barbara Lucille Kranz
Sep 22, 2020
Barbara “Barb” Lucille Kranz, 75, of Great Falls, died tragically on Tuesday, September 22, 2020, in one of the beautiful cars that she loved so much. A celebration of life will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Monday, September 28, 2020, at Barbara’s home. Barbara was born in Great Falls, MT on February 5, 1945, to Melvin...
Hazel Mary Rafferty
Sep 22, 2020
Hazel Mary Christensen Rafferty, 94, passed away September 22, 2020. Hazel was born October 9, 1925, in Battrick, Montana. She was a wonderful and loving mom, nana, sister and aunt to her family. A successful businesswoman, she was the Controller for Coca-Cola Bottling of Great Falls for 36 years, then she turned her talents to quilting and was the accountant...
Hugh Hayward Holman
Sep 22, 2020
There will be a funeral service at O’Connor Memorial Chapel on Wednesday, September 30, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. Hugh Holman, 74, of Great Falls, MT, passed away on September 22, 2020, near Fort Shaw, MT. He was born in Great Falls on February 23, 1946, to parents Orville Kenneth Holman and Laurel Dean (Gruel) Holman. He has one living, older...
Raymond Lee Borchert
Sep 21, 2020
Raymond “Lee” Borchert, also known as “Mr. B” or “Lee B,” passed away peacefully on September 21, 2020, in Great Falls, Montana. Lee was born on July 2, 1943, in Minot, ND to Ross and Buelah Borchert. As a young child, Lee lived in Glendive and Forsyth, Montana. He graduated from Forsyth High School in 1962, and moved to Kalispell...
Charles James Jones
Sep 21, 2020
Charles James Jones, 50, of Great Falls, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2020, with his family by his side. He was born to Charles Z. Jones and Marilyn A. Jones of Great Falls, Montana on March 31, 1970. He was the youngest of three children. Charles, also well known as “Chuck,” had many jobs throughout his life from bull...
Charles "Chuck" John Holzheimer
Sep 20, 2020
It is with deep sadness to announce that Charles John Holzheimer, age 64, passed away on September 20, 2020, at his home in Great Falls of natural causes. Chuck was born in Great Falls on June 20, 1956, to Robert V. and Virginia T. (Pinski) Holzheimer. He was the second born of six children. His early education started in Great...
Dale Richard Sheldon
Sep 19, 2020
The obvious difference between sculptor Dale Sheldon and other artists is that he was totally blind. In hindsight, he realized that losing his eyesight just before his fourth birthday helped him see that raising a family and running a business in rural Montana was not for the faint of heart. Married at 17 to his beloved wife, Aggie for 54...
Barbara Ruth Hillstrand Reavley
Sep 19, 2020
The world lost a beautiful soul Saturday, September 19, 2020, but heaven gained the most amazing angel! Barbara passed away a few weeks shy of her 99th birthday. This gentle woman of great faith who lived the gospel values daily was known to her family and friends as a most loving and kind person. Barbara was born on October 17,...
Dale Merwin Devault
Sep 18, 2020
Dale Merwin DeVault, 89, of Great Falls, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2020. A vigil service will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 23, 2020, at O’Connor Memorial Chapel. A funeral liturgy will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 24, 2020, at Our Lady of Lourdes with burial to follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Dale...
Ronald "Tyke" Gusick
Sep 16, 2020
R.L. “Tyke” Gusick, was born September 5, 1934. The family lived on Belt Creek north of Belt. Tyke attended schools at Four Corner’s north of Belt, Highwood, St. Gerard’s, St. Mary’s, and Central Catholic High School. He was raised by his father, John. He served two years active duty in the US Army and was on a rifle team in...
Letty June Hanson
Sep 15, 2020
Letty June Hanson, 98, died of natural causes on September 15, 2020, at her daughter’s home in Great Falls. She died surrounded by family and with the old-time country music she loved playing in the background. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 26, 2020, at Highland Cemetery. Letty was born on June 22, 1922,...
Richard "Dick" Schock
Sep 14, 2020
Richard “Dick” Schock, 92, passed away, September 14, 2020, at Peace Hospice in Great Falls, Montana with his family by his bedside. Dick was born in Marsh, Montana at Cabin Creek, January 24, 1928, to William and Karolina (Morlock) Schock. As a young child, he and his family moved to the Fairfield Bench. He attended the Green Field School. He...
Charlotte Charlene Kantorowicz
Sep 13, 2020
Charlotte Charlene Kantorowicz, 71, of Great Falls, passed away of Alzheimer’s Disease on Sunday, September 13, 2020. Charlotte, the youngest of three children, was born to Paul and Betty (Mason) Stout in Lusk, Wyoming on October 13, 1948. The Stouts moved from Wyoming to Roundup, Montana in the early 1960s, where Charlotte graduated from Roundup High School in 1967. She...
Robert Altman
Sep 11, 2020
Robert “Bob” R. Altman, 87, of Great Falls, passed away, Friday, September 11, 2020. Bob was born on July 27, 1933, in Dickinson, ND to Alvin and Elizabeth Altman. His family moved to Havre, MT in the 1940s, where he graduated from Havre Central High School. After high school, Bob joined the Air Force and was eventually transferred to Malmstrom...
