Lawrence Bernard "Bernie" Hewitt
Feb 28, 2020
Lawrence Bernard “Bernie” Hewitt, 73, was called by the Lord on February 28, 2020, with his wife, Artie, daughter, Anna and granddaughter, Carly Hewitt by his side. A funeral liturgy will be held on Thursday, March 5, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Ann’s Cathedral in Great Falls followed by inurnment at Mount Olivet Columbarium. A celebration of life will...
Patricia "Patsy" Ozella Clark
Feb 27, 2020
Patricia “Patsy” Ozella (Conrad), 73, of Great Falls, lost her battle with cancer on February 27, 2020. A celebration of Patsy’s life will be held at yet undetermined date. Patsy was born on August 1, 1946, in San Diego California to Jeoffrey Glenn and Neva Lucille Conrad. She met and married her husband, Charles “Chuck” Clark while the two of...
Sherry Anna Rhodes Secora
Feb 25, 2020
Sherry Anna Rhodes Secora, 55, of Fairfield, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2020, at Benefis Hospital after complications from surgery. Sherry was born to Arthur Steven and Betty (Trainor) Rhodes on June 5, 1964, at Edwards Air Force Base in California.She attended school at Edwards and Vandenberg Air Force Base, Fairfield elementary and graduated from Fairfield High School in...
Carol Virginia Thompson
Feb 23, 2020
Carol Virginia Thompson, 86, of Great Falls, passed away on February 23, 2020. By her request, a service will not be held. Carol was born in Detroit, Michigan on July 25, 1933, to Walter and Mabel Parry. She grew up in a family of all girls; she was one of five daughters. Carol spent 25 years working for Michigan Bell,...
Wayne Leland Wardell
Feb 22, 2020
Wayne Leland Wardell, 74, of Chester, Montana passed away on February 22, 2020, at Peace Hospice in Great Falls, Montana. Wayne was born January 6, 1946, in Chester to Janell Wardell. He graduated from Chester High School and continued his education at the University of Montana and Montana State University Northern where he graduated in 1968 with a bachelor’s degree...
Valerie Ann Benz
Feb 21, 2020
Valerie Ann Benz, 60, Great Falls, passed away at her home in the care of her best friend of 30 years. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, March 2, 2020, at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel with burial to follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Valerie came into this world on February 12, 1960, in Havre, MT, and is...
Inez "Teddie" Bray
Feb 20, 2020
Inez F. “Teddie” Gihring was born in Whitefish, Montana on December 10, 1939 to Oscar and Inez Gihring. Teddie graduated from Whitefish High School in 1957, and from Montana State University in 1961 with a degree in Nursing. She later became an owner of Century 21 McDonald Realty in Great Falls. Teddie was preceded in death by her parents; brother,...
Web "Mac" Mcpherson
Feb 20, 2020
Surrounded by love, “Mac” passed away peacefully after 100 well lived years on February 20, 2020. Mac was born with bright red hair on December 20, 1919, at the doctor’s office in Goshen, Oregon to Alva Meridth McPherson and Junia Dora Baker. Over the years, he shared stories of being raised on a hops farm, riding horseback, using a cart...
Albert Mike Swartz
Feb 20, 2020
Albert Mike Swartz, 101, of Great Falls, passed away on February 20, 2020. Albert was born to Michael and Mary (Mayernik) Swartz on October 26, 1918, in his home in Stockett, Montana. He grew up in his home with three brothers, Charles, Tony, and Lawrence, and two sisters, Margaret and Helen. He attended Selstrom Country School. Albert worked on the...
Thomas Villareal
Feb 19, 2020
Thomas “Butch” Villareal, 79, of Great Falls, passed away on February 19, 2020. The family will begin receiving friends beginning at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 23, 2020, at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel with a vigil service to be held at 6:00 p.m. A funeral liturgy will be held on Monday, February 24, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. Burial with military...
Roger L. Arntson
Feb 18, 2020
Roger L. Arntson joined his wife, Ellen Rene and his grandson, Jacob Roy in Heaven on February 18, 2020. He passed at his home in the presence of his family. Roger was 85 years old. Roger was born on March 5, 1934, in Bismarck, North Dakota. He was the youngest of three boys born to Roy and Esther Arntson. Roger...
Sharon Franz
Feb 18, 2020
Sharon Franz, 54, of Great Falls passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2020, at Benefis Hospital. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel on Tuesday, February 25, 2020. Sharon was born on November 14, 1965, to Edwin and Bertha Ferguson. Sharon attended grade school in Great Falls, and graduated from Great Falls High...
Richard M. "Dick" Geary
Feb 17, 2020
Richard M. "Dick" Geary passed away at his home in Hardy Creek, in Cascade on Monday, February 17, 2020. He was 72 years old.Dick had become severely malnourished secondary to smoking which led to his passing. Dick was the eldest son of Bill Geary and Lois Evans (Geary). He was born in Missoula, and attended elementary school in Helmville, graduating...
David Lawrence Parenteau
Feb 17, 2020
David Lawrence Parenteau, 82, of Great Falls, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2020. A family graveside service will be held at a later date. Cremation has taken place. David was born on August 13, 1937, in Harlem, Montana to David and Ruby (Velmer) Parenteau. He graduated from Neihart High School before joining the Army. He was honorably discharged on...
Mary Katherine Dazell Tihista
Feb 17, 2020
Mary Katherine Dazell Tihista, 84, beloved mother, wife and grandmother, passed away on February 17, 2020 after a long-term illness in the presence of her loving family. Born on July 31, 1935, she was the oldest of 3 daughters born to Robert and Clara Dazell who had settled in Glasgow, MT after working on the Fort Peck Dam.She happily called...
Howard P. Black
Feb 17, 2020
Howard Philip Black, 89, passed away of natural causes on February 17, 2020. Cremation has taken place. Family and friends will assemble to commemorate Howard’s life during Labor Day weekend in Havre with internment of his remains at Highland Cemetery. Howard was born in Havre as the first child of Oscar and Helen (Crandall) Black on September 3, 1930.He was...
Marni Ann Constantino
Feb 16, 2020
Marni Ann Constantino of Great Falls, Montana passed away peacefully on February 16, 2020. A service will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Spirit Catholic Parish (201 44th Street South, Great Falls, MT). All are welcome. A celebration of life will be held this summer. Marni was born June 27, 1965, in Great Falls...
Morrine Rose Cotton
Feb 16, 2020
Morrine Rose Cotton, 84, of Great Falls, passed away February 16, 2020, of an extended illness. She was born on April 15, 1935, to Morris and Rose Franklin, raised in Choteau, and graduated in 1953. After her marriage to Jack Cotton, she and Jack settled in Great Falls. Morrine was preceded in death by her parents; step-mother, Edna; sons, Michael...
Beverly Joyce Rodger
Feb 15, 2020
Beverly Joyce Rodger, 88, of Great Falls, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, February 15, 2020,due to complications from a stroke. Beverly was born April 28, 1931, in Bainville, MT. She was one of twelve children born to Harry and Sophie Torgerson. Bev moved to Great Falls in 1950, where she met John Rodger while they both...
James "Jim" Maneely
Feb 13, 2020
James passed away peacefully at home on February 13, 2020, surrounded by his family. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on February 28, 2020, at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel. James “Jim” or “Jimmy” was born March 22, 1924, to William and Ethel Maneely in Los Angeles, CA.In 1929, when he was 5, the family moved to Great...
