Obituaries

Mar 27, 2024

In the gentle embrace of his loved ones, George Conrad Barton, a radiant presence of warmth, kindness, and boundless generosity, peacefully transitioned from this world on March 27, 2024, at the age of 87.

George's journey began in North Bend, Oregon, on June 6, 1936, as a cherished member of the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua,...

Mar 26, 2024

Wilma was born the fifth child to Ralph Appleton and Lura Edella (Bibbey) Blunck.

She was raised in Dwyer, Wyoming, and attended school in Guernsey and Wheatland. In November 1955, she married Richard W. Shaffer. Five children were born to this union. In 1968, Richard and Wilma were divorced. She lived most of her adult years in...

Mar 24, 2024

It is with soul crushing grief to announce the eternal rest of Olivia Ruth Baroch on March 24, 2024.

Olivia, also affectionately known as “Yaya,” was born July 13, 1998, in Great Falls, Montana to Paula Baroch and Edison Pascual. She was educated at Our Lady of Lourdes School, graduating from Great Falls High School in 2016....

Mar 23, 2024

William P. Cooper II, 72, of Great Falls, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024.

He was born in Butte, Montana, and raised in Torrance, California. He joined the US Marine Corps in 1968. He received an honorable discharge in 1972 from active duty. He then went into the reserves for another 2 years. He served a...

Mar 20, 2024

Arthur William Dickhoff was born in Glendive, Montana, on July 24, 1937, to Rudolph and Adelia (Brandner) Dickhoff. The Dickhoff and Brandner families were Germans who had settled in the Odessa area of what was then Russia and subsequently immigrated to the United States in the early 20th century. The Dickhoffs farmed in Fallon, Montana and moved to the...

Mar 16, 2024

Anne Heen Campbell went to meet her Lord and Savior on March 16, 2024, at the age of 98 in Big Sandy, Montana.

She was born on September 8, 1925, in Braut Jaren, Norway, the youngest of seven children, and moved with her family to Butte, Montana when she was four years old. After the death of...

Mar 16, 2024

James H. McVey, 94, of Great Falls, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Mar 15, 2024

Helen M. Beffort, 88, of Great Falls, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, March 18, 2024, at Graceway Baptist Church, 901 Ave B NW, Great Falls.

Helen Beffort was born on October 11, 1935, in Havre, Montana to Patrick and Lydia (Edwards) McGillis....

Mar 15, 2024

Cindy L. Goddard, 67, of Great Falls, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024.

Mar 12, 2024

Lawrence “Larry” Schott passed away March 12, 2024, at Benefis with his family at his side.

A celebration of life will be held on Friday, June 28, 2024, at 4:00 pm at the VFW on 10th in Great Falls.

Larry was born on November 25, 1933, in Great Falls to Henry and Betty Schott. He...

Mar 8, 2024

The rollicking good times of Katharine Lenore Kalafat came to its final conclusion on March 8, 2024, in Great Falls, MT the only way it could have, in the loving presence of her devoted children surrounding her bedside.

Katharine was born in Los Angeles, CA on November 16, 1934, to Dudley and Kittie Shumway. She grew up...

Mar 8, 2024

Kelly Kay Thumm, age 62, of Great Falls, passed away at home after a long battle with cancer. Kelly was born and raised in Great Falls.

She met the love of her life, Mitchell, at a party and they were together until his passing in 2012, in which she was widowed.

She is survived by...

Mar 6, 2024

Eugene Joseph Hughes, 75, of Sun River, MT passed away peacefully on March 6, 2024.

A full military honors service will be held at Fort Harrison Veterans Cemetery on March 22, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. A celebration of life will follow at the American Legion in Helena, MT.

Gene was born December 1, 1948, in...

Mar 3, 2024

Arlene Weller Kato passed on into another world on Sunday, March 3, 2024.

A vigil will be at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at O’Connor Memorial Chapel. A funeral liturgy will be at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. The rite of committal will be at 12:00...

Mar 2, 2024

Therese "Helen" Hughes, 96, a lifelong resident of Montana, passed away on March 2, 2024, at Trustwell Assisted Living Mission, Kansas.

She was born on July 6,1927, in Roundup, Montana, the daughter of William and Elsie Neuman.

She married Robert L. Hughes on August 17, 1954, in Roundup. They resided in several Montana cities during...

Mar 2, 2024

William M. Wilkerson, better known as “Bill,” 89, died on Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Great Falls. He was born on August 23, 1934, in Dayton, TN to the late William Wilkerson Sr. and Thelma Wilkerson.

He was preceded in death by his devoted and loving wife, Jennie of 64 years. He is survived by three children...

Feb 28, 2024

Holly Rhea Neel of Great Falls passed away on February 28, 2024, due to health complications.

She was born to John and Helen Neel on November 16, 1956, in Mount Holly, New Jersey. Holly was the youngest of eight children and grew up in a military family who moved every two years until settling in Colorado Springs...

Feb 27, 2024

Robert King, 78, passed peacefully in Great Falls, Montana on February 27, 2024.

Bob is survived by his wife of 47 years, Barbara King; three children; four grandchildren; and younger sister. Oldest son, Jacob and wife, Dani King; granddaughter, Olivia King; and grandson, Cohen King; son, Caleb and his wife, Savannah King and granddaughter, Remi King; daughter,...

Feb 26, 2024

Susan Marie Kynett, 64, of Great Falls, passed away peacefully with loved ones by her side in Missoula on Monday, February 26th.

Susan “Susie” was born on Christmas day of 1959, to Raymond and Mary Kynett. One of 6 children growing up, Susie would take on a mother role to her brothers and sisters. A quality that...

Feb 21, 2024

George Stafford 101, of Great Falls, passed away at home on February 21, 2024.

At his request, no services are being planned and cremation has taken place under the direction of O’Connor Funeral Home. A private burial of the ashes will take place at a later date.

George was born on June 24, 1922, to...