Obituaries

May 16, 2024

Patricia “Pat” Engberg Smith, 83, of Great Falls, Montana passed away peacefully into the arms of her Savior on Thursday, May 16, 2024.

Pat was born on December 10, 1940, to Einar and Marie Engberg in Great Falls. She was the youngest of three girls. After graduating from Great Falls High School in 1958, Pat worked at...

May 15, 2024

JoAnn P. Evans, 88 years young, a remarkable soul, spread her wings and ascended to the heavens on May 15th, 2024. Born on September 11, 1935, she was the cherished daughter of Joseph Gregovich and Anna Rebich. JoAnn’s journey included a marriage to Fred Evans in August 1957, though they later parted ways. From this union, she welcomed her...

May 14, 2024

On May 14, 2024, Ann Mary Casey Jolliffe was welcomed into heaven.

Ann Mary was born on May 23, 1941, in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Milton “Red” Casey and Della LaRocque Casey. She grew up in Wolf Point, Montana and Phoenix, Arizona, graduating from Wolf Point High School in 1959. During her high school years, she modeled and...

May 10, 2024

On May 10, 2024, Tom Connor, “T.C.,” died of natural causes at his home. T.C. was born in Billings but moved to Great Falls with his family as an infant. He graduated from Great Falls High School in 1967 and attended The College of Great Falls (University of Providence) before joining the Naval Reserve.

After he was...

May 9, 2024

Laura J. Nelson, 57, of Great Falls, passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2024.

May 8, 2024

Brad was born to Renhold and Hildagerd (Klaprodt) Bengtson in Hartford, Connecticut on March 9, 1948.

Having the Hockanum River as his playground, he would spend hours with his friends going on adventures. He helped his Pops deliver milk for Bergren's Dairy and packages for G. Fox at Christmas time. He also participated in Little League Baseball...

May 3, 2024

Blanche Dworshak Marsh passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024, at Peace Hospice of Great Falls at the age of 94.

She was born to John and Mary (Pavlicek) Dworshak on December 9, 1929, in Dickinson, North Dakota. She was the youngest of nine children.

At the age of 18, Blanche moved to Billings where...

May 2, 2024

Otha B. Young passed away on May 25, 2024, in Great Falls, Montana.

Otha was born on January 14, 1977, to Herbert Lee and Gladys E. Young in Shepard Air Force Base, Texas. He attended Simms High School and graduated in 1997.

He worked at Flying J and was also a Town Pump assistant manager....

May 1, 2024

Raymond Vetter passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, in Great Falls.

Ray was born on January 17, 1935, to Hans Vetter and Lena Keller in Harvey, ND. He was raised on the family farm near Selz, ND. At the age of 24, he married Florence Margaret Bickler from Orrin, ND. In 1955, they moved to...

Apr 25, 2024

Lorraine “Rainy” Lyle Luwe, aged 90, of Great Falls, Montana, passed away on April 25, 2024. Not only was Rainy a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, friend, and second mom to many, she was also a truly unique person.

Rainy was born on September 5, 1933, in Klein, Montana to James Davis Myers and Mereille Fievet....

Apr 24, 2024

It is with a heavy heart to announce the passing of Scott David Day.

Scott was born in Duluth, Minnesota on April 17, 1961, and died in his beloved Montana on April 24, 2024. He came to Montana as a baby and claimed it as his own. He was a happy-go-lucky child, full of fun and laughter....

Apr 19, 2024

Donald J. Schroer, beloved father, brother, and son, passed away on April 19, 2024, at the age of 85 after a very brief illness. He was born on November 30, 1938, to Sylvester “Smokey” and Jennie Schroer in Great Falls, Montana.

He married Esther Kirschmann in 1959, and they proceeded to have four children. They later divorced...

Apr 14, 2024

Gene Marie Harrison Place, 93, of Great Falls, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024.

A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at O’Connor Memorial Chapel.

Gene was born in Port Townsend, Washington on November 3, 1930, to Einar and Evalyn (Benson) Harrison. She attended grade school...

Apr 13, 2024

Jessie “Pat” Patricia Foss Annau, 86, of Great Falls, passed away on April 13, 2024.

Pat was born to Grace and Steve Foss on March 11, 1938, in Ladysmith, WI. She is survived by her sister, Mary Chambers of Portland, OR; son, Danny and daughter-in-law Ronnie Monroe of Homosassa, FL; daughters, Pamela Urness of Portland, OR, Cindi...

Apr 13, 2024

IN LOVING MEMORY OF JEFFERY JAMES BLACK

Through the hours of darkness brings the news of deep sorrow and sadness. We struggle to grasp the reality of our beloved Jeffery who is no longer with us. Words cannot fill the emptiness that we feel inside.

Jeffery James Black, beloved son of Gary and Bonnie Black....

Apr 11, 2024

Juan Fernando Peralta, 54, of Great Falls, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024.

Apr 10, 2024

Edwin L. Maki, 64, of Belt, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Big Willow Cemetery in Belt.

He was born on July 5, 1959, in Great Falls, Montana to Eino and Sylvia (Talvitie) Maki. After high school, he went...

Apr 2, 2024

Barbara Lee “Bug” Lundberg Lins Somers passed away on April 2, 2024, from heart failure at the young age of 81.

She was born on August 2, 1942, in Great Falls, Montana to Pat and George Hann. She was raised by her great-grandmother, Charlotte Manning, until the age of eight. She was then adopted by her great-aunt...

Apr 1, 2024

Marie D. Thompson (Vance), age 74, of Great Falls, Montana died Monday, April 1, 2024.

She was born to Paul and June Vance on July 19, 1949, in Spokane, Washington. Marie was the eldest of three daughters and grew up in a military family, moving several times before returning to Great Falls following her dad’s retirement from...

Mar 30, 2024

Mary A. Barr, 84, of Great Falls, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2024.