Obituaries

Dec 14, 2023

Edwin Marcus “Mark” May, age 87, of Great Falls, Montana unexpectedly passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2023. Mark leaves behind dear friends, Terry and Althea Hendricksen, and their daughters Ali and Molly Hendricksen, as well as friends across many states. Mark never met a stranger. His loss was completely unexpected, and the sadness is felt by countless others...

Dec 13, 2023

“Our Mom”

“Our mom gave us the world, Put it right at our feet, And with her at our side,

There is nothing we cannot beat.” “Our mom was a woman, Who taught us never to lose

sight, Though times may seem helpless, She taught...

Dec 13, 2023

Theresa Mae Walker, 86, received her wings on December 13, 2023, just 4 days shy of her birthday.

Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. followed by a funeral service at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, December 22, 2023, both at O’Connor Memorial Chapel with burial to follow at Highland Cemetery.

She was born on December 17,...

Dec 8, 2023

Lesley S. Cislo, 49, of Great Falls, Montana passed away on December 8, 2023.

Dec 7, 2023

Edward “Eddie Boy” George Vilcek, 65, of Great Falls, passed away on December 7, 2023.

He was born on April 10, 1958, in Rantoul, Illinois to Edward and Barbara (Holder) Vilcek. He received his GED and went to work out at Malmstrom AFB. He was in maintenance for 30 + years before running the wood shop at...

Dec 6, 2023

On Wednesday, December 6, 2023, Joseph Andrew Jaumotte passed away peacefully in his sleep in Great Falls, Montana.

Joe is survived by Patricia Jaumotte; his three children, David, Jennifer, and Juliann Jaumotte; four grandchildren, Jacob, Luke, and Rachel Jaumotte, and Olivia Pretto; as well as, his sister, Julie Wolff. He was preceded in death by his parents,...

Dec 6, 2023

Kenneth J. Christin Jr., 67, of Great Falls, Montana passed away on December 6, 2023.

Dec 6, 2023

Georgia E. (Tetzel) Beaulieu passed away on December 6, 2023. Georgia was born May 28, 1938, the third of four children to Norma (Dundon) and George Tetzel. She was raised on the family farm near Fairfield. She was a Grizzly cheerleader while attending school in Missoula, graduating in 1960 with a degree in Business Administration. After graduating, she moved...

Nov 29, 2023

Nancy Henneford quietly passed away at Peace Hospice in Great Falls, Montana on November 29, 2023. For 88 years she led a full life dedicated to her family, friends, and community.

Nancy Gene Meier was born on August 10, 1935, in Hutchinson, Kansas. As the much adored first child of Vernon and Lucile, her parents found it...

Nov 28, 2023

Joan Elizabeth (Liebert) Smiley was born on September 4, 1932, to Franklin and Elizabeth Liebert in Long Island City, Astoria, New York. She attended and graduated from Horace Greeley Public High School. Joan found her way out west in the U.S. Air Force and had been stationed at Malmstrom Air Force Base in Great Falls, Montana. She had spent...

Nov 25, 2023

On November 25, 2023, Roland “Rollie” Reuben Strutz, age 90, stepped out of this world, and into eternity.

A celebration of life will be held at Harvest Springs Community Church, Great Falls on December 9, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. The service will be streamed online at harvestsprings.online.church.

Rollie was born March 21, 1933, to Reuben...

Nov 25, 2023

Gladys L. Younggren, 92, of Great Falls, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023.

Gladys was born on November 16, 1931, to Frank and Catherine (Meyer) Wieferich in Townsend, Montana. She was the 9th of 14 children. She was the last surviving child. She attended Townsend public schools until the 8th grade before transferring to the Montana...

Nov 25, 2023

John Zachary Bates, beloved father, brother, son, partner, and friend, died on Saturday November 25, 2023, at the age of 48.

He was born in Great Falls, MT on May 25, 1975, and never wanted to live anywhere else. From the age of two, Zach’s strength was making friends and charming people and pets with his mischievous...

Nov 23, 2023

Shelly Frances Christiaens passed peacefully into the loving arms of our Lord on Thursday, November 23, 2023.

Shelly was born April 8, 1963, in Great Falls to Tom and Judy Stack. The family moved to Butte before settling in Kalispell in 1973. Shelly graduated from Flathead High School in 1981, and later began her collegiate years at...

Nov 19, 2023

David Lynn Marquart, a beloved figure in Great Falls, Montana, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 19, 2023, at Peace Hospice, succumbing to vascular issues. He was born to Valentine Marquart and Vida Leona Marquart on May 17, 1954, in Great Falls, Montana.

Dave's roots ran deep in Great Falls, and his sportsmanship in Fast Pitch Softball...

Nov 18, 2023

Our family is heartbroken to announce that our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, Thomas McKittrick passed away on November 18, 2023, in Great Falls, Montana with his devoted family by his side. He succumbed to glioblastoma, a type of brain cancer, diagnosed on July 4, 2021. He accepted this devastating illness with an abundance of faith and courage....

Nov 18, 2023

Ronald “Ron” Peter Sangray, 78, of Augusta MT, passed away November 18, 2023.

He was born May 20,1945, in Helena. Ron grew up in Gilman and Augusta with his 6 brothers and 2 sisters. After graduating from high school in 1963, he enlisted in the Air Force and began a 40-plus-year career serving his country. He married...

Nov 18, 2023

Mary Jane Senger Lins, beloved wife, mother, grandma, great grandma, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away on November 18, 2023. She was born in Rolla, North Dakota, on October 6, 1944, to Roy and Helen (Pluth) Senger. The youngest of four siblings, Mary Jane's early life was marked by both joy and tragedy.

When Mary Jane was...

Nov 16, 2023

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we share the passing of our mother, grandmother, and friend. Diane Roena Shaw went home to be with the Lord on November 16, 2023.

Diane was born in Choteau, Montana to John and Jannett Groot and raised by John and Margaret Groot also of Choteau. She attended elementary...

Nov 16, 2023

Kenneth David Asleson, 81, of Monarch, passed away on November 16, 2023.

A celebration of life will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at his ranch in Monarch.

He was born on October 1, 1942, in Moorhead, Minnesota to Orris and Dorothy Asleson. In 1960, he went to school at Bottineau,...