Viola Lavinia Biberdorf
Nov 1, 2023
Viola Biberdorf passed away peacefully on November 1, 2023, at 98 years of age, in Great Falls, Montana. She was born Viola L. Dinwoodie in Bottineau, North Dakota on October 3, 1925, to W. Russell and Alice (Pugh) Dinwoodie.
She married Oren Biberdorf on July 6, 1945, in Bottineau. Two children were born to the marriage, a...
Robert "Bob" Leo Suek
Oct 26, 2023
Robert “Bob” Leo Suek, 90, of Dutton, MT, peacefully entered his heavenly home on Thursday, October 26, 2023.
Bob was born August 14, 1933, in Great Falls, MT to George J. and Magdalena M. (Bork) Suek. He was the 4th of 6 children. From the day he was born to the day he passed away, Dutton, MT...
Linda Jean Kathman
Oct 26, 2023
Linda Jean Kathman (Thielman), 74, of Great Falls, passed away on October 26, 2023, at Peace Hospice.
She was born on March 8, 1949, in Chester, Montana to Harold and Mina Thielman. Linda married Jim Kathman in February 1966 in Chinook but have called Great Falls home since 1973. Linda was a devoted wife to Jim and...
Ray Percy Dawes
Oct 25, 2023
Ray Dawes, 91, passed away at his home on Wednesday, October 25, 2023.
A funeral service will be held at Grace Lutheran Church in Fairfield on Wednesday, November 1, at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Sunset Hills Cemetery.
Ray was born on December 7, 1931, in Grand Forks, ND to Harvey and Helen Daws....
Bernard Francis Baune
Oct 24, 2023
Born on May28, 1935, north of Carter, Montana on the family farm. Early years were spent surrounded by his grandpa and grandma, and 2 great-uncles and aunts as they all farmed around the area. The nearest school was Fort Benton which required him to stay there for the school year. His second year or so of school his dad...
James "Jim" Donald Conroy
Oct 24, 2023
Jim Conroy, also known as "Big Daddy" and "Rates" to most people, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2023.
A vigil will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, October 30, 2023. A funeral liturgy will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, both at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Mount...
Beverly "Bev" Jean Foran
Oct 23, 2023
On October 23 at 4 p.m., Beverly J. Foran was taken home by the Lord, after her battle with Cancer. Bev is survived by her husband, Michael C. Foran; 3 children, Mike and Steve Foran, and Janene Gibbons; 9 grandchildren, Baylie, Bridger, Taylor, Riley, Emily, and Isabel Foran, DeAndré, Trévon and Jazzmyn Gibbons; and 2 great-grandchildren, Skialyn and Azaylea....
Mary Bennett
Oct 22, 2023
Mary Bennett was born to Carl and Marie Snyder on their family farm near Sheridan, Michigan on December 4, 1936.
She graduated from Lyons High School in 1955 and married Larry Bennett in June of that same year. They had 67 wonderful and adventurous years together. They were blessed with four children; LeeAnn Hardt, Terry, Mike, and...
Raymond Stanley Redding
Oct 20, 2023
Raymond Stanley Redding was born on July 21, 1948, in Bloomington, Illinois to Francis Keen and Chester Redding. He passed away October 20, 2023, with his loving wife, Linda Kidrick Seifert holding his hand, and his daughter, Shanell, and granddaughters, Kayleena and Brinkley by his side.
Ray was assigned to England where he and Linda enjoyed Europe...
Judy Lynn Voss
Oct 20, 2023
Judy Lynn (Maxwell) Voss, born October 31, 1963, daughter of Larry and Barbara Maxwell of Cascade, Montana passed away on October 20, 2023, in Great Falls, MT.
Judy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She graduated from Cascade High School and found herself shortly after, marrying the love of her life, Joe Voss on October...
James "Duffy" Martin Loftus
Oct 19, 2023
Duffy died the way he lived; surrounded by friends and family. He loved hard, laughed often, fought long, and left valiantly, when he was ready.
He leaves behind too many passions, projects, and people to speak of. We take them all with us, in his honor.
His contagious laughter, witty humor, and legacy will live...
Max John Bonney
Oct 19, 2023
Max John Bonney, 89, of Great Falls, MT passed away at his home of natural causes on October 19, 2023.
Vigil is Thursday, October 26, 2023, at 7:00 pm at O’Connor Memorial Chapel. The funeral service is Friday, October 27, 2023, at 1:00 pm at Vineyard Church with burial at Mount Olivet Cemetery.
He is...
Betty May Fox
Oct 17, 2023
Betty May Fox passed away on October 17, 2023, at Peace Hospice after a brief illness.
She was born May 1, 1933, in Williston, ND to Hilma and Percy Jenks. She moved with her family to Great Falls, MT at a young age and graduated from Great Falls High School. She met Bob Fox, an architect from...
Claude William "Bill" Hembree
Oct 16, 2023
Claude William “Bill” Hembree, age 87, passed peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 16, 2023, surrounded by family in Great Falls, Montana. His presence in our lives will be missed forever.
The first of three children, Bill was born to William E. and Lois Hembree on 4 June 1936, in...
Edward "Ed" Paul Brace
Oct 14, 2023
Edward “Ed” Brace, 83, of Neihart, MT passed away quietly on Saturday Oct. 14, 2023, after a long, painful season of numerous health issues.
Ed was born on Oct. 7, 1940, in Waterford, PA to Ralph Henry and Bonnie (Green) Brace. He graduated from Academy High School in Erie, PA and soon after entered the Army where...
Gerald "Gerry" Francis Johnson
Oct 13, 2023
Gerald “Gerry” Francis Johnson was born on July 10, 1935, and passed away at home with family on October 13, 2023. He was the eldest of two children of Sigurd Johnson and Olga Johnson of Tiger Butte.
Gerry attended grade school at the Belt Custer School, and he attended Belt Valley High School and graduated in 1953....
Jerry Lee Kind Sr.
Oct 13, 2023
Jerry Lee Kind, Sr. passed away October 13, 2023, at Peace Hospice. Jerry was born in Kalispell on February 5, 1946, to Oscar and Wanda Kind. His childhood was spent on the Fairfield Bench. Jerry attended school in Fairfield and then joined the Navy.
He enjoyed a spin around the dance floor, which won the hearts of...
Lenore Mae (Tramelli) Davis
Oct 13, 2023
Longtime Great Falls resident, Lenore (Tramelli) Davis, 88, passed away peacefully at Beehive Homes in Missoula, MT on Friday, October 13, 2023.
Lenore Mae Tramelli was born June 24, 1935, to Assunta (Grasseschi) Tramelli and Angelo Tramelli in Black Eagle, MT. Lenore's parents immigrated to Black Eagle, MT from Italy at a young age and she grew...
Mercedes Argelia Brown
Oct 11, 2023
Mercedes Brown passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at Peace Hospice in Great Falls.
A funeral liturgy will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 16, 2023, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery.
Mercedes was born in 1931 in San...
Bernard "Bernie" Francis Lafarr
Oct 7, 2023
Bernard “Bernie” Francis LaFarr, 70, of Great Falls, passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2023.
Bernie was born on January 19, 1953, in Hyannis, MA to Joseph and Alta (Wheelen) LaFarr. After high school, he joined the US Navy and served during the Vietnam War. He went on to become a car salesman until he retired.
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