Doris Mae Thunstrom
Apr 1, 2026
Doris Mae Thunstrom (née Wilson), 97, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2026.
Doris was born on November 24, 1928, in Johnstown, North Dakota. She married the love of her life, Arthur “Art” Thunstrom, on August 13, 1948, in Moorhead, Minnesota. Together, they built a life rooted in love, faith, and family, raising four children: Linda, Barbara, John, and Jerry.
A quiet...
Lori Lee Mendenhall-Hammer
Mar 30, 2026
Lori Mendenhall-Hammer, 68, of Great Falls, passed away on March 30, 2026.
Lori was born May 26, 1957, to Doug and Lorraine Mendenhall in Cutbank, she and her family moved to Great Falls in 1966 so her brother Dougie could attend the Montana School for the Deaf and the Blind.
She attended Great Falls High School and graduated in 1975. After graduation,...
Cathleen Mae Carsner
Mar 30, 2026
Cathleen M. Carsner, beloved wife and devoted companion of Allan Fiel, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 30, 2026.
She was born on November 29, 1954, in Rapid City, South Dakota. Cathleen attended college in Brookings, South Dakota, before proudly serving her country as a commissioned officer in the United States Army from 1976 to 1980 with the 101st Airborne Division....
Aurora Sue Weythman
Mar 30, 2026
Aurora was privileged to write her own story, in her own words, for her obituary.
Aurora Sue Weythman (nee Lyman) was born in Soldotna, Alaska on March 27, 1993, to Spencer and Carolyn Lyman. Spencer and Carolyn were mining at their home in Snow Gulch while pregnant with Aurora but stayed in Soldotna at the invitation of their good friend, Wild...
Allen Wayne Shumate
Mar 24, 2026
Allen Shumate, 68, of Great Falls, Montana passed away peacefully on March 24, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones.
Allen was born November 22, 1957, to Carland Lavonne Shumate. In 1979, he proudly served his country in the United States Navy.
In 1991, Allen married the love of his life, Andrea Shumate. Two years later, in 1993, they welcomed their son, Travis...
Vicki "Ms. Vic" Lee Dunbrasky
Mar 22, 2026
Vicki L. Dunbrasky, “Ms. Vic,” 67, passed away at home on March 22, 2026. There will be no services at her request, and a celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Vicki was born in Honolulu, Hawaii on July 15, 1958, and grew up in Great Falls, Montana. Vicki never chose to marry but did have a few...
Edna Elizabeth Bergstrom
Mar 21, 2026
Edna Bergstrom, age 81, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2026.
She was born on May 28, 1944, in Copper Lake, Nova Scotia, to James and Jean Clark. Raised with strong values of kindness, resilience, and community, Edna carried those qualities with her throughout her life.
Edna was a woman of remarkable intelligence and determination. She pursued her passion for nursing with...
Turner Carlisle Graybill
Mar 21, 2026
Turner Carlisle Graybill was born on April 27, 1953, to Leo Carlisle Graybill Jr. and Sherlee Turner Graybill, in Great Falls Montana. He graduated from Great Falls High School, where he was a state debate champion (a tradition his daughter followed decades later, in 2001) and worked at the local radio station KUDI. He received a degree in political science...
Jeffrey "Jeff" Scott Polzin
Mar 20, 2026
Jeffrey Scott Polzin, 65, of Great Falls, Montana, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Jeff was born on March 27, 1960, in Kansas City, Missouri. His father was in the United States Air Force, so the family moved often and he lived in several states before the family settled in Great Falls, Montana.
Jeff was a...
William "Bill" Laughn Hughes
Mar 19, 2026
William “Bill” Hughes, 84, passed away peacefully in his home on March 19, 2026, in Great Falls, Montana.
He was born on June 21, 1941, in Meridian Mississippi to Carvis and Bonita Hughes. He grew up in Mississippi and Louisiana, graduating from East Jefferson High School in Metairie, part of the Greater New Orleans area.
Bill served in the United States Air...
Paul Jara
Mar 18, 2026
Paul Jara entered his eternal rest on March 18, 2026, in the arms of his loving wife, children, and grandchildren.
He was born on October 19, 1954, to Mateo and Josephine (Garcia) Jara in Billings, Montana. He grew up in Black Eagle, Montana, one of six boys. He spoke highly of his time growing up there, even achieving the early childhood...
John Charles Preston Jr
Mar 14, 2026
John Charles Preston Jr., AKA “Papa Bear,” “Grandpa,” and “Hansome,” passed away peacefully in the arms of his beloved wife, Lesa, on March 14, 2026, just two weeks shy of 80 years old.
He was born on March 28, 1946, in Great Falls, Montana, to John Charles Preston Sr. and Marjorie Mary Vining. He graduated from Great Falls High School in...
Rick Michael Hasenkrug
Mar 10, 2026
Rick Michael Hasenkrug, life-long resident of Great Falls, Montana, passed away on March 10, 2026.
A celebration of life will be held at the Black Eagle Community Center at 11:00 am on May 10, 2026.
Rick was born on November 11, 1957, to Mary (Spragg) and Harold Hasenkrug. He graduated from Great Falls High School in 1976 as senior class president. Rick...
Joann Maxine Brown
Mar 10, 2026
Joann Maxine Brown, age 96, of Great Falls, Montana, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2026. She was born on February 18, 1930, in Great Falls to Fred Olds and Anne Olds.
Joann was a proud lifelong resident of the north side of Great Falls, a place she loved and never left. She graduated from Great Falls High School with the...
Allielyn "Allie" Marie Corbitt
Mar 8, 2026
Allielyn Marie Corbitt was born in Great Falls Montana on February 8, 2013.
Allie unexpectedly gained her Angels Wings on March 8, 2026, at 13 years and 1 month. Allie attended school in Great Falls, and the last two years in Lincoln, Montana. Allielyn bravely and fiercely faced down severe epileptic seizures and would not under any circumstance let her seizures...
David "Dave" Alton Boyken
Mar 5, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of David Boyken who passed away peacefully on March 5, 2026, at the age of 63.
He was a beloved grandfather, father, brother, and successful businessman whose warmth and kindness touched the lives of all who knew him.
David was born on June 22, 1962, in Evansville, Indiana. He lived a life...
Marvin Lee Porteen
Mar 3, 2026
Marvin Porteen, age 82 of Sun River, passed peacefully during a nap on March 3, 2026.
A service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 13, 2026, at O'Connor Memorial Chapel with a family burial at Manchester Cemetery.
Marvin was born June 18, 1943, in Hinsdale, Montana, to Carlo Porteen Sr. and then Eleanor Stuff, who later became Eleanor Shipp.
There’s...
Vergie Carrol Noe
Mar 1, 2026
Vergie Carrol Noe, 93, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026.
She was born on January 22, 1933, to William and Pattie (Gary) Johnson. Later in life she married Willam “Bill” Noe Jr. and they were together until his passing.
Vergie is survived by her daughter, Denise Cady; sons, Steven, Wesley, and Charles Speth; 20 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great grandchild....
Carolyn Dee Valacich
Mar 1, 2026
With deep sadness, we announce that Carolyn Dee Keightley Valacich, 83, peacefully passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2026, from complications of a ruptured aneurysm. She was surrounded by her three daughters at Peace Hospice House in Great Falls, Montana.
Born on a beautiful spring day in Seattle, Washington, on May 22, 1942, Carolyn was the only daughter of Tom and...
Robert "Bob" Anthony Kudrna
Feb 28, 2026
Robert Anthony Kudrna, aged 96, passed away on February 28, 2026, just 22 days short of his 97th birthday, in Great Falls, Montana.
Bob Kudrna was born on March 22, 1929, on his family farm near New Hradec, North Dakota. He was the fourth child of Anton and Justina Kudrna. Another child was born after him. His siblings were Albert (Norma),...
