Obituaries

Feb 1, 2023

Charles “Chuck” Klamm, 91 years old, passed away on February 1, 2023, in Great Falls, Montana of natural causes.

He was born on July 16, 1931, in Missoula, Montana; he was the sixth child of Charles and Katherine (Friehauf) Klamm. Chuck married Nancy Lue Smart on November 19, 1952, in Logan, Utah. They had five children, Carrie...

Jan 31, 2023

On Jan 31, 2023, William “Hugh” Thornley passed on to "The Great Trout Stream in the Sky.”

Hugh was born on December 14, 1936, in Wolf Point, Montana. He was the firstborn child of Wilbur Morton and Magdylyna “Margaret” Rose Rychkun Thornley. Hugh started working at the age of 14 for Hilgard News Agency, sang with a...

Jan 31, 2023

Beverly Jean Goldsby, 84, of Great Falls, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2023.

Beverly was born on February 12, 1938, to Marianne and Eloise (Vandorn) McCarty in Missoula, Montana. After graduating from high school, she worked many jobs while living in California then later Montana while then finally retiring from Big Sky Bus Lines.

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Jan 25, 2023

Richard “Dick” Gannon, 81, died on January 25, 2023, surrounded by the love of his family. He is survived by his wife, Debbie Gannon of Lincoln; children, Steve (Peggy) Gannon of Fort Benton, Doris Anne (Steve) Schoenecker of Corvallis, Joanie (Bill) Kieffer of Richland Washington, Jerome (Amy) Gannon of Missoula, and Richard (Jennifer) Gannon of Cut Bank. He leaves...

Jan 21, 2023

Charlotte Moldenhauer (Kunz) passed away peacefully on January 21, 2023, surrounded by loved ones.

She was born on December 13, 1943, in Linton North Dakota to her parents John and Minnie Kunz. She grew up on a farm outside of Eureka, South Dakota with her 6 siblings. She attended a one room schoolhouse that is now a...

Jan 18, 2023

Thomas P. Somers, Major (retired), 84, passed away on January 18, 2023.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on July 1, 2023, at Manchester Cemetery. Following services all are invited to Ronna’s house for a fish fry.

Thomas was born on March 6, 1938, in Milwaukee, WI to Philip and Inez Somers....

Jan 16, 2023

Lillie “Mae” (Shelton) Nelsen, 88, of Great Falls, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2023.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 26, 2023, at Central Assembly of God.

Mae was born on November 12, 1934, in Dodson, MT to Arley and Cecil (Main) Shelton. She and her family moved...

Jan 16, 2023

Earl Alva Lee, known in his younger years as “Alvie,” was born to Earl F. Lee and Agnes Bridgman on August 16, 1937, in Hannah, Wyoming. He was their one and only child, and as such he was doted on and spoiled by aunts and uncles. At the time, he grew up in somewhat unique circumstances. Earl was raised...

Jan 13, 2023

Karen Marie Garber, age 69, of Great Falls, Montana passed away on January 13, 2023, at the hospital with her loving family by her side.

Karen was born on September 15, 1953, in Tomah, Wisconsin to William and Theresa (Hemmersbach) Abbott. She attended school in California and Tomah, Wisconsin. She married George Garber in Tomah, Wisconsin on...

Jan 13, 2023

Shirley May (Walt) Baune, of Black Eagle, Montana sadly passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023, at the age of 85.

She was born to the late John and Margaret Walt. Shirley graduated from Simms High School. She married Bernard Baune from Sun River, Montana on November 5, 1956. Bernard and Shirley were married 66 fun filled...

Jan 12, 2023

Alpha Caroline “Dolly” Kelly, 85, of Great Falls, died Thursday, January 12, 2023, at Benefis Westview.

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Dolly Kelly, an 85-year-old resident of Benefis Westview Care Facility who passed away peacefully following a fall that greatly affected her overall health.

She was born on...

Jan 11, 2023

Barbara “Barb” Davis at the age of 74, passed away on January 11, 2023. She was in a room filled with loved ones and family.

Barb was born on May 7, 1948, in San Diego, CA to parents Bert and Alice Koelling. She met the love of her life, James “Big Jim” Davis and got married in...

Jan 10, 2023

Benedicta Beltran Schulteis passed away Tuesday morning, January 10, 2023. She was 98 years old.

Benedicta “Bennie” was born in the Philippines to Diego and Francisca Beltran. She was the 2nd of 7 children. She married Buenaventura Nazario, and they were blessed with a little boy, Rolando. Benedicta was widowed at a young age during World War...

Jan 8, 2023

Robert James “Bob” Stainsby, 83, of Great Falls, died of heart failure on Sunday, January 8, 2023. A memorial service will be on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel with a celebration to follow at the Pit Stop in Black Eagle.

Bob was born on September 5, 1939, in Great Falls...

Jan 7, 2023

Verlene “Vee” Morrow, 90, of Great Falls, died Saturday, January 7, 2023, at Peace Hospice.

Vee was born on January 24, 1932, near Fairbury, Nebraska and grew up on a farm. She loved animals and had a pet cow she would ride, as well as horses she rode to school. Verlene finished eighth grade before she had...

Jan 7, 2023

Asuncion “Chony” Maxwell, 84, passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2023.

A celebration of life will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 14, 2023, at Sun River Valley Fellowship, 301 Largent St, Sun River, Montana.

Jan 7, 2023

Violet Genevieve (Bergan) Garner, 103, of Great Falls, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2023, from natural causes, at the Grandview Assisted Living. Violet’s family plans a graveside service at a later date. O’Connor Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

She was born July 7, 1919, in Great Falls, and was raised on the family farm in Collins and...

Jan 5, 2023

Michael William Joseph Reid passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023. He was 79. He lived in Vaughn, MT.

He was born in Detroit, Michigan on September 28, 1943. He graduated from Benedictine High School in 1961. He proudly served his country in the US Navy. He worked for the phone company for many years.

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Jan 3, 2023

Etta Jean (Hightower) Closs, 72, of Belt, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2023.

Etta was born on February 12, 1950, in Valdosta, Georgia to William and Ruth (Niesmith) Hightower. After high school she attended two years of college before becoming an interior designer. When Etta married Arthur Closs, he added a wife and daughter and together...

Jan 2, 2023

Theresa A. “Teri” Knott, 96, of Great Falls passed away on January 2, 2023, and is now reunited with her son, Bill Tesinsky; husband, James R Knott; stepdaughter, Joanne Knott Messman; and daughter-in-law, Gail Tesinsky. Teri was also preceded in death by all nine of her siblings and Pookie, her beloved chihuahua.

Teri is survived by her...