Edwin L. Torres III
Jul 22, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Edwin L. Torres III, who departed this life on July 22, 2025, at the age of 36. He was a beloved husband, brother, nephew, cousin, and friend.
Edwin was a man of strong passions, quick wit, and a heart that didn’t always wear itself on his sleeve—but it was there. A lifelong lover...
Alexander "Joe" Joseph Filipowicz
Jul 19, 2025
On July 19th, Alex "Joe" Filipowicz, 72, passed away peacefully at Peace Hospice of Great Falls, surrounded by family and friends. A celebration of life will be planned for a later date.
Alex was born on February 4, 1953, in Great Falls, Montana, to Stella and Alex Filipowicz, the fourth of eight children. He attended Our Lady of Lourdes and graduated...
James "Jim" Samuel Freeman
Jul 15, 2025
James Samuel Freeman, 78, of Great Falls, Montana, passed away on July 15, 2025.
Jim was born on June 7, 1947, in Bozeman, Montana. He attended grade school in Bozeman before moving to Great Falls and graduated from Great Falls High School in 1965. Pursuing his passion for the outdoors, he earned Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Fish and Wildlife Management...
Elsie Amabile Miranti
Jul 12, 2025
Family and friends mourn the passing of Elsie Amabile (Rossi) Miranti on July 12, 2025, after a fall last winter cascaded into a series of health complications.
Born on May 2, 1938, Elsie was the first of three daughters of Caesar and Maria (Ruggeri) Rossi, who emigrated from Italy to Great Falls in 1937. Her father worked in the Belt coal...
Paul Douglas O'Brien Sr.
Jul 11, 2025
Paul Douglas O’Brien Sr., 69, of Great Falls, Montana, passed away on Friday, July 11, 2025, just eight months after the loss of his beloved wife, Ann.
Paul was born on December 20, 1955, in Lockport, New York. A proud veteran, Paul served 20 years in the United States Air Force, retiring as a Tech Sergeant. His military career included roles...
Caitlin Ruth Fox
Jul 3, 2025
Caitlin Ruth Fox, 37, of Great Falls, passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2025, succumbing to the injuries from a fall at her home. She is now in the arms of her loving Savior.
Caitlin was born on April 18, 1988, in Great Falls to Barry and Sherry (Lacey) Gallagher. She was a graduate from Charles M. Russell High School. She...
George "Bill" William Campbell Jr.
Jun 29, 2025
George “Bill” William Campbell Jr., passed away peacefully in his home in Great Falls, Montana on June 29, 2025, with his family by his side.
He was born in Jacksonville, Florida, on February 14, 1946. Bill is survived by his best friend since high school and loving wife of nearly 55 years, Kathryn “Kate” Lampkin Campbell; son, Jeff (Tara) Campbell; daughter,...
Ryan Paul Dusko
Jun 28, 2025
Ryan Paul Dusko, age 49, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2025, after a long illness.
Ryan was born on March 5, 1976, to Kenneth and Beverley Dusko in Great Falls. He attended school in Great Falls, graduating from Great Falls High in 1994. After high school, he began an apprenticeship program and worked for various employers in the plumbing industry...
William "Bill" Henry Schoenen
Jun 25, 2025
William "Bill" Henry Schoenen Jr., 88, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2025.
He was a loving husband to Clara Schoenen who passed away in 2000. Loving father of 4 children, James Schoenen, Peter Schoenen, Sandra Schoenen, and Billie Daniels; 11 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sisters, Wilma Hardeburgh and Dianne Altenburg; and brother, Ted Schoenen.
A...
Patricia "Patty" Ellen Fry
Jun 20, 2025
Patricia “Patty” Fry, 63, passed away on June 20, 2025, at Benefis Peace Hospice in Great Falls, Montana.
Patty was born on August 25, 1961, in Lewistown, Montana, as the sixth of seven children of Philip K. Fry and Patricia (Cauley) Fry. She spent her childhood moving between Montana and Washington and graduated from Governor John R. Rogers High School in...
Eileen May Pertrini Curdy
Jun 18, 2025
Eileen passed peacefully while being well cared for by the staff of Renaissance House and Peace Hospice. Eileen was born on May 10, 1930, to Orlando and Mary Petrini in Great Falls. She grew up in the family home in Black Eagle, which her father built after immigrating from Lucca area of Italy.
Eileen lived a long, full life! From being...
Billie Carroll Treat
Jun 16, 2025
Billie Carroll (Miller) Treat, 94, of Great Falls, Montana passed away on Monday, June 16, 2025.
Billie met the love of her life in 1948 at 17 years old. They had a beautiful, loving marriage for 50 years until Gordon passed away in 1998. She was the youngest of 9 siblings all born in Lamesa, Texas.
Everyone loved Billie’s sweet and friendly...
Anna "Louise" Lang
Jun 15, 2025
Anna “Louise” Lang, age 98, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of June 15, 2025.
She was born on June 12, 1927, to Helen Youngstrom and Claire Hood in Sidney, MT. From that day on she was known to everyone as Louise. Louise grew up in Sidney and through her younger brother Bob, she met James Lang while visiting...
Susan Gale Estes
Jun 14, 2025
Susan Gail Estes was born in Great Falls at Malmstrom AFB to Robert and Patricia (Marantette) Larson. Sue lived, worked, and partied mostly in Sun Prairie, Montana, but because of her father’s service in the Navy she attended schools in Long Beach and Ridge Crest, California. Sue served in the Air Force in the mid 70’s, she later worked many...
Jeffery "Jeff" Lee Fornall
Jun 9, 2025
Jeffery “Jeff” Lee Fornall, 65, of Great Falls, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours with his wife, Jennifer, and pups by his side. In the days just before his passing, his family and friends gathered around him recalling funny stories and heartfelt memories.
Jeff was born in Choteau, Montana to Maurice and Patricia Fornall on July 14, 1959. He...
Joseph "Joey" James Friese
Jun 8, 2025
Due to an unforeseen accident on June 8, 2025, Joseph “Joey” James Friese was called to be with his loved ones above.
He was born in Great Falls, Montana on August 31, 1982, to Gary Joseph Friese and Laura Lee Walker. Joey was blessed with a kind heart, strong spirit, and soft soul.
Joey’s love for machinery started at an early age,...
Margaret "Maggie" Ann Sadler
Jun 4, 2025
Margaret “Maggie” Ann (Morris) Sadler, 83, of Great Falls, Montana passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, in Great Falls. Maggie was born on November 28, 1941, in San Francisco, California to Kenneth and Mildred (Carey) Morris.
She is survived by her daughter, Corrine (Fisher) Marti and husband, Ernest Marti; son, Wade Fisher; grandchildren, Josh and Michelle (Eckstein) Marti, Lacey...
Jason Jeffrey Fifield
Jun 3, 2025
In our minds we still talk to you.
Our hearts still look for you, but our souls know you are at peace.
We miss you every single day.
Jason Fifeld of Great Falls died of natural causes on June 3, 2025. He was the youngest of seven children born to Louie and Mae Fifeld.
He was preceded in death by his father, Louie and...
Betty Louise Campbell
Jun 3, 2025
Betty Louise Swartz Campbell passed away peacefully on June 3, 2025, in her hometown of Great Falls, Montana, at the age of 69.
Born on July 8, 1955, in Great Falls, Betty was a proud Montanan through and through—opinionated, generous, and hardworking just like her mother, Lenora. Betty’s early years were shaped by her time at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic...
Daniel "Dan" Anthony Gliko
Jun 1, 2025
Daniel Anthony Gliko was born on July 31,1942 and passed away June 1, 2025. He died unexpectedly of natural causes at the age of 82.
Dan was born to Tony and Frances Gliko in Great Falls, Montana and grew up on the family ranch at the foothills of the Highwood Mountains. He graduated from Belt Valley High School in 1960 and...
