James Sanger
Oct 29, 2020
James Sanger, 88, passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2020. Cremation has taken place and as per his request, no service will take place. Jim was born in Great Falls to Ruth Nelson and Frank Sanger on September 5, 1932. After spending four years in the US Navy Seabees, he returned to Great Falls and began a career in carpentry,...
Robert Joe Dyer
Oct 29, 2020
Robert Joe Dyer, 73, of Great Falls passed away on October 29, 2020, after fighting multiple illnesses. Robert was born on Valentine’s Day in 1947 to Joe and Pearl Dyer in Springfield, MO. After honorably serving in the Army during the Vietnam War, he returned stateside to Fort Campbell, KY and met his soon-to-be wife Sandra at a Shoney’s restaurant...
Darrel Ray Skolrud
Oct 28, 2020
Today God got another angel, and I lost my best friend, Darrel Skolrud. He had a smile that would light up a room and a sense of humor to match. Darrel was born on April 20, 1951, to Gerhard and Mary Skolrud in Nashua Montana. He was a mailman for 40 plus years and loved his job. Along the way...
Janice Villarreal
Oct 27, 2020
Janice Walking Child Villarreal (Indian name, Pretty Woman Sitting) shed her earthly robe and entered into the gates of heaven to join her first love, Jesus on October 27, 2020. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Arthur “Archie” Villarreal; brother, Larry Walking Child; and sister Virginia Gladue. She is rejoicing with them at the banquet table of...
Charles "Chuck" Ray Dewell
Oct 27, 2020
On Tuesday, October 27, 2020, Charles “Chuck” Ray Dewell of Great Falls passed away at the age of 75. Affectionately known as “Dad, Charlie, Poppa Bear,” or “Yogi,” to those closest to him, Chuck (as most others called him) graced the world with his presence on August 13, 1945, in Billings. After attending Laurel High School, he skipped town to...
James Alan Winter
Oct 26, 2020
James Alan Winter was born on November 23, 1945, to Elmer and Veronica Winter in St. Paul, Minnesota. Throughout his life, James went by many names, James, Jim, Son, Brother, Uncle, Santa, Husband, and Dad; but by far, his favorite name to go by was Papa. Papa had three brothers and one sister whom he loved dearly. There were many...
Micheal Maurantonio
Oct 26, 2020
Micheal Maurantonio, 95, passed away Monday, October 26, 2020 at a local assisted living facility. Mike was born in St. Paul, MN and raised in Vaughn, MT. He was the second of seven children to Tom and Lena Maurantonio. He attended local schools and graduated from Simms High School in 1942, Mike had a love of flying and anything to...
Duwain Darrel Campbell
Oct 26, 2020
DuWain Campbell went on to his heavenly reward on October 26, 2020. He was born on October 29, 1933 in Bell Center Wisconsin at the family home. He was the last of 8 siblings born to Harvey and Anna Campbell. Having been raised on a dairy farm, he learned how to work hard. He met his sweetheart, Joan Rogers, in...
Michael Dennis Stafne
Oct 25, 2020
Michael “Mike” Dennis Stafne passed away in Great Falls, Montana on October 25, 2020, at the age of 72. Mike, as he was known to his friends and family, was born January 15, 1948, in Glendive, MT to Reynold and Mildred Stoughton Stafne.When Mike was young, he moved with his family to Great Falls, where he attended St. Thomas School...
Charles "Chuck" Edwin Beierle
Oct 25, 2020
Charles “Chuck” Edwin Beierle, 73, of Great Falls passed away Sunday, October 25, 2020, due to complications from Covid-19 Pneumonia. Chuck was born November 3, 1946, in Missoula, MT to Raymond and Lola Mae (Swan) Jones. He was the oldest of three boys. The family moved to Great Falls where he graduated from Great Falls High in 1966. After high...
Carole Joyce Kohm
Oct 25, 2020
Carole Joyce Kohm passed away very peacefully in the presence of family on October 25, 2020 from complications of COVID pneumonia less than 2 months from her 89th Birthday. Carole was born in Choteau, Montana in 1931 and grew up in the Browning and Glacier Park area with her parents Katherine and Clarence Salois and her siblings Gary, Midge, and...
Gina D. Hansen
Oct 24, 2020
Gina D. Hansen passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2020, from natural causes while at home with her son, Joshua and long-time boyfriend, Lew Plainbull. Gina was born November 29, 1963, to James E. and Cecilia Hansen in Bedford, England. With her father being in the U.S. Air Force, her childhood was spent across a variety of states, and included...
Gregory Kent Giskaas
Oct 24, 2020
Gregory Kent Giskaas passed away on October 24, 2020, at the age of 70, due to complications from multiple myeloma. Greg was born in Minnesota but lived most of his life in the Great Falls, MT area. Greg attended Great Falls schools from kindergarten through high school, graduating from CMR in 1969. After high school, he graduated from a mechanical...
Denny Willard Mccall
Oct 24, 2020
After 87 years in this world, Denny Willard McCall answered God's call and entered into the Glory of His Kingdom on October 24, 2020. Denny died peacefully at home, surrounded by loving family members. Although greatly missed by those who loved him here, we rest in the peace of knowing that he is now joyfully praising his Heavenly Father. A...
Shirley S. Enge
Oct 22, 2020
Shirley S. Enge, 97, of Great Falls, passed away peacefully at home on October 22, 2020, with her family by her side. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Schnider Funeral Home. A private family service is being planned for a later date. Shirley was born in Great Falls, the daughter of Arthur E. Stevenson and Jean (Dargavel) Stevenson....
Dane Stuart Willis
Oct 22, 2020
Dane Stuart Willis, 59, of Great Falls, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2020, after a brief illness. Dane was born on December 6, 1960, in Colorado Springs, CO to Donald and Marlys Willis. He went to school at Cheyenne Mountain High School in Colorado Springs graduating in 1979. He attended Montana State University and was awarded his Bacholor’s Degree...
Lois Muriel Wilda
Oct 22, 2020
Lois Muriel Wilda, 99, passed away October 22, 2020.Lois was born December 24, 1920, to John Welley and Marie Quam Welley in Great Falls, MT. She married Ben Wilda in 1947 in Standford, MT. Lois retired from the U. S. Forest Service where she worked as a secretary. She is survived by her nieces, Diane (Jerry) Thunston and Arleen Bohning....
Denise Marie Goff
Oct 21, 2020
After a protracted battle with cancer, Denise Goff died on October 21, 2020, in Stockett, Montana at the age of 61, and is now flying with the lady bugs. Denise was born December 18, 1958, in Great Falls, Montana, to Dennis and Joan Yatsko. She grew up in a large, loving family with three sisters and four brothers. Shortly after...
Esther Madeline Devault
Oct 18, 2020
Esther Madeline DeVault, 88, of Great Falls, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2020. A visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. followed by a vigil at 6:00 p.m. on October 23, 2020, at O’Connor Funeral Home. A funeral liturgy will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 24, 2020, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic...
Jess Lucero
Oct 17, 2020
On Saturday, October 17, 2020, surrounded by his loved ones, Jess Lucero passed after a hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer at the age of 45. A private graveside service will take place at Highland Cemetery. A celebration of life will be held in the summer of 2021. Jess was born in Great Falls, MT, on March 7, 1975. An adored...
