Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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.

Oct 2, 2023

Owner of Mick’s Boat Storage for over 55 years, Asher J “Mick” Rooney, age 86, peacefully passed away on October 2, 2023, of respiratory failure, in the care of Peace Hospice, his loving & devoted stepchildren, Tena & Tony at his side.

Mick was born, Asher James Rooney Jr. in Great Falls, MT on October 28, 1936,...

Oct 2, 2023

Richard J. “Ryk” Hamilton, 69, of Great Falls, MT, passed away on Monday, October 2, 2023. A celebration of life will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at Tres65 Celebration Studio. A private family memorial will take place in Port Hueneme, California, later.

On December 20, 1953, he was born to Ann Reeves...

Sep 29, 2023

James “Jim” A. Walker, age 87, passed peacefully at his home on Friday, September 29, 2023.

He was born April 16, 1936, to Ralph and Mabel Walker in Windham, Montana. He was the eldest of seven children. Throughout his youth he worked on the family farm by Benchland, Montana. In 1957, he joined the Montana Army Guard...

Sep 28, 2023

Ardis L. Hughes, 84, passed away peaceably of natural causes on September 28, 2023, at the Azalea Place Assisted Living.

Ardis was born August 30, 1939, in Medina, ND to Julius and Elsie Reister. She graduated from Medina High School and got a degree in accounting from the College of Great Falls. She worked as a bookkeeper...

Sep 26, 2023

Mary Lois Long, 91, died September 26, 2023, in Great Falls after a brief illness with cancer. She was born in Sisseton, SD on December 28, 1931, to Clare and Florence Olsen where she was raised with her brother, Dick.

Mary Lois graduated from Sisseton and earned an associate degree from the University in Huron, SD where...

Sep 23, 2023

LaVerne C. Smith, 83, of Great Falls, Montana passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at the Great Falls Clinic Hospital. LaVerne was born in Chicago, Illinois on December 3, 1939. LaVerne is survived by her husband, Frank Smith, of 61 years; daughter, Sherry Phistry; and numerous grandchildren; and great grand-children. She is preceded in death by children, Jeffrey and...

Sep 20, 2023

Lloyd Maki, 92, died on September 20, 2023, of complications due to congestive heart failure at Logan Health Conrad.

He was born December 5, 1930, in Great Falls, MT, to Lempi S. (Carlson) and Severt E. Maki. He joined older sister Mildred on the ranch between Ulm and Cascade. Baby sister Arlene would fill out the family...

Sep 16, 2023

Marlene Tanner Haman aged 69, passed away September 16, 2023.

Marlene was born in Great Falls to Josephine Tanner and Morris Brown. She was raised in Great Falls and had 7 siblings. She was a graduate of Great Falls High School.

Marlene enjoyed being involved with her 3 son's many sports and activities through the...