Arden "Wesley" Swenson
Feb 13, 2020
Arden "Wesley" Swenson, 80, of Great Falls, ended his journey with Parkinson's disease on Thursday, February 13, 2020, at Park Place Health Care Center. He was born on November 1, 1939, in Gallup City, Montana to Arvid and Elsie Zilmer Swenson. Wes was a graduate of Oilmont High School. He received a Bachelor of Science degree from the College of...
Rachel A. Barrett
Feb 12, 2020
Rachel Barrett, 81, passed away peacefully in her home with family on February 12, 2020. There will be a memorial service on Saturday, February 22, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church. Rachel was born May 16, 1938, in Havre, Montana to Clifford and Pearl Rustad.She attended school in Malta, MT graduating from Malta High School in 1957.She worked...
Philip T. Eidel
Feb 11, 2020
Philip Thomas Eidel, 89, of Great Falls, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on February 11, 2020, after an extended fight with congestive heart failure. As the youngest of four children, Phil was born on October 14, 1930, to Philip and Olive Eidel of Eden, MT. They lived south of Great Falls on a sheep ranch where Phil spent...
Mary Ann Zale
Feb 11, 2020
On the morning of February 11, 2020, we lost our 95-year-old mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, mother-in-law, and sister-in-law. She was affectionately called by the nickname “Red Grandma” for her fiery red hair; and her granddaughters’ deep affection. She was loved by many; and will be deeply missed. She was born on October 4, 1924, in Great Falls, where she grew...
Don Lee Mcdonald
Feb 11, 2020
Don Lee McDonald, 83, of Sand Coulee, Montana passed away on February 11, 2020. He was born in Conrad, Montana to EJ McDonald and Alice Wadman on April 17, 1936. Growing up, he had a troubled beginning of life. He pushed on and knew he had to be strong to survive, so he did just that. Don joined the Montana...
Shirley Virginia Harrod
Feb 9, 2020
A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 15, 2020, at O'Connor Memorial Chapel.
Jake D. Feeler
Feb 8, 2020
Jake D. Feeler, a long-time resident of Great Falls, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 8, 2020, at the young age of 35. Jake is survived by his wife, Angella; three children, Nakota (13), KayLeigh (5), and Adalynn (15-months); father, James “Jim” Feeler, Jr.; mother, Peggy Sue “Red Thunder” Feeler; sister, Koki (William) Green; brothers, James “Duke” (Amber), Tyrel (Brittany),...
Shirley Ann Dow
Feb 8, 2020
Shirley Ann Dow, 76, of Great Falls, passed away on February 8, 2020, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. A private family service will be held at a later date. Born on November 4, 1943, to Richard and Mary Winter, Shirley lived most of her life in Havre, MT, where she worked as a hairdresser for many years. She...
Betty Lucille Ridgeley
Feb 8, 2020
Betty Lucille (Magers) Ridgeley, 90, of Great Falls, passed away on February 8, 2020. A celebration of life will be held on March 14, 2020, at Johnny’s Bar from 1:00-3:00 p.m. (1400 10th Ave N). Betty was born in Silver City, Iowa to William and Lena Magers on October 11, 1929. She grew up with a large family of 5...
Bette Irene Calvert
Feb 8, 2020
Bette Calvert, 97, passed away of natural causes on Saturday, February 8, 2020. She was born in Choteau, MT to Emma and Gotlieb Spahr on March 26, 1922. She attended school in Conrad, MT before graduating from Great Falls High School in 1940. Bette worked as a bookkeeper for Noble’s Mercantile in Great Falls before she married Jerry Calvert. Later...
Lenna Carolyn Bernhardt
Feb 6, 2020
Lenna Carolyn Bernhardt of Great Falls, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away in the comfort of her home on February 6, 2020. She was 84 years old. Lenna was born to Reuel and Melva Ferrin in her grandmother's home in Pierson, Iowa, on June 16, 1935, and less than a year later was joined by her younger brother, Melvin....
Raymond S. Axtman
Feb 5, 2020
Raymond S. Axtman, 84, of Great Falls, passed away on February 5, 2020, in Great Falls. Ray was born on October 13, 1935, in Balta, ND and grew up on the family farm along with eight siblings and loving, supportive parents. During that time, he became the gentle, kindhearted man with astrong work ethic and integrity that we all loved...
Justin Wayne Coen
Feb 5, 2020
Justin W. Coen, 26, of Great Falls, Montana, passed suddenly on February 5, 2020. He was a bright mind who was loved by all those around him. His passion was being a husband to his wife, Amanda, and a father to his three year old son, Eli. Justin enjoyed his time cooking, gaming, helping others, and being outdoors. Justin was...
Gerrie Mcclyment Baker
Feb 4, 2020
Gerrie McClyment Baker formally of Greensboro, MD, San Jose, and Roseville, CA, passed away in her home Tuesday, February 4, 2020, in Great Falls, MT. She was 71. She was born on October 16, 1948, at Easton Hospital, MD. She was the daughter of William “Bill” McClyment and Geraldine Elizabeth “Lib” Callahan McClyment. Gerrie is survived by her husband, Dennis...
Norman Albert Lesofski
Feb 4, 2020
Norman Albert Lesofski, 86, of Great Falls, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2020. Norman retired from the U.S. Air Force in January of 1971. He had an extensive military career, serving in Korea and Vietnam. He received many accolades which include a silver star and a bronze star, as well as a purple heart. After his retirement, he volunteered...
William "Bill" E. Spahr
Feb 2, 2020
William E. “Bill” Spahr was born March 31, 1916, the son of Wilbur E. and Myrtle Mae Neidigh Heller Spahr at Newville, Cumberland County, PA. He received early education in PA schools, graduating in 1934 from NHS. Following graduation, Bill spent several years with Giant stores before returning to Newville to assist his father in establishing a food business. He...
C. H. "Duke" Standley
Jan 30, 2020
Carroll H. “Duke” Standley passed away on January 30, 2020, in Great Falls from natural causes. He was born on September 24, 1939, to H. M. “Pat” and Serena Standley in Great Falls. He attended elementary school at Travis School on River Road Northeast of Cascade. He spent his childhood on the family farm south of Ulm. In 1969, he...
John William Wendt
Jan 28, 2020
John William Wendt, 72, of Ledger, MT, passed away on January 28, 2020, at Benefis Hospital. He retired from the Department of Interior and the Air National Guard. He loved ranching and farming. John is survived by his wife, Sandy Wendt; children, John F. Wendt, David Wendt, and Lori Wike; sister, Bonnie Mullen; and grandchildren, Jake, Seth, Zane, Luke, and...
David Fred Getts
Jan 27, 2020
David Fred Getts, 76, of Great Falls, passed away on January 27, 2020. David was born in Great Falls on January 8, 1944, to Fred and Mamie “Dolly” Getts. David put in thirty-eight years of service at Deaconess and Benefis Hospital as a food service worker. He was a member of the Sun River Historical Society and Big Sky Baptist...
Jerry Donald Aakre
Jan 27, 2020
Jerry D. Aakre, 69, a Marine Corps veteran, died of natural causes January 27, 2020, in the comfort of his own home. He will be remembered as a master story teller who could always get a laugh despite having told the story several times before. He was one heck of a hunter and fisherman, and for many years maintained a...
