Marcia Kay Frey Schearer
Dec 5, 2022
Marcia Kay Frey Schearer, 73, of Great Falls, Montana passed away on Monday, December 5, 2022, at Benefis Hospital in Great Falls, Montana. She was born on September 13, 1949, in Estherville, Iowa to Rev. and Mrs. Bernard and Emma (Anfinson) Frey. She was married on June 14, 1969, to Sheldon Schearer of Hope, Michigan. They were married for...
Jack Francis Itami
Dec 4, 2022
Jack Francis Itami of Springfield, Oregon passed away peacefully at his home on December 4, 2022, at the age of 84.
A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, May 12, 2023, at Highland Cemetery.
Jack was born on June 13, 1938, in Williston, North Dakota to Dan Roku and Lila Frances...
Susan Lynn Buono
Dec 3, 2022
Susan Lynn Buono Richardson, 76, of Great Falls, passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2022.
She was born on October 8, 1946, in Great Falls, Montana to Arthur and Aileen (Gretton) Richardson. She graduated from Great Falls High School. She worked at I.F.G. Leasing, Flynn Insurance, and Wells Fargo Bank before going to work at the Great...
John Albert Noonan
Dec 3, 2022
John Albert Noonan of Great Falls, Montana and Boston, Massachusetts, passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2022, at the age of 68.
He was the son of the late Loretta (Tafolla) and Cornelius Noonan. Beloved father of Kristina Walters and her husband Abe Walters of Bellingham, MA and Julianna McClure and her partner, Sean Curry of Walpole,...
John "Bald E" Anton Eiskant
Dec 2, 2022
John “Bald E” Anton Eiskant, 80, of Great Falls, MT, was born on May 5, 1942, in Manhattan, NY and was adopted by Anton and Barbara Eiskant. He went to be with the Lord December 2, 2022.
He was a natural athlete and excelled in many sports, including golf, basketball, and cross country. He enjoyed trips to...
Doris Marie Fabel
Nov 27, 2022
Doris Marie Fabel received her wings November 27, 2022. A Montana native entering the world as the youngest daughter of the late George and Hilda (Overson) Yoder, Doris “Dee” Marie Yoder was born April 13, 1936. She grew up with her brother Jerry and two sisters Shirley and June in Brady, MT. The family eventually moved to Great Falls ...
Claryce Viola Fredrickson
Nov 24, 2022
Claryce Viola Fredrickson passed away on November 24, 2022. She was born to Martin and Cora Zelmar on April 5, 1927. She was married to Arnold Fredrickson, William Suta, and Donald Tweet. She is survived by her children, Ronald Tweet, Mary Geiszler, and Gloria (Jim) Conradi. She has seven grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and many great-great-grandchildren. There will be a...
Margit Vang Jensen
Nov 24, 2022
Margit Vang Jensen was born in the North Jutland region of Denmark outside the village of Snedsted on February 27, 1937, to Jens and Helga Jensen. She completed their family as the 2 nd child and only daughter, joining her older brother, Anders. Her early schooling was in a small country school in Denmark where it was common for...
Ronald "Ron" Wayne Ehnes
Nov 20, 2022
Ronald Wayne Ehnes, 68, of Great Falls, Montana, passed away in Watford City, North Dakota on November 20, 2022. Ron was born in Great Falls, Montana on June 18, 1954, to Lavonna Lee Norris-Ehnes and Henry "Hank" Matthew Ehnes. He attended CMR High School in Great Falls (Class of 1972) and the University of Montana (Class of 1974).
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Diann Kaye Halvorson
Nov 18, 2022
Diann K. (Thares) Halvorson of Great Falls, MT passed away peacefully in her husband’s arms on November 18, 2022, at the age of 70. Diann was born at the Columbus Hospital in Great Falls on August 4, 1952, to Thelma and Mathias Thares and was raised with her brother, Daniel and sister, Linda, south of the city near the...
Lawrence "Larry" John Bennett
Nov 18, 2022
Lawrence “Larry” Bennett was born to Clarence and Wreath Bennett in Lyons, Michigan. He had three brothers and two sisters, Jack, Jerry, Joan, Ginger, and Butch. He graduated from high school in 1954 and went to work in the oil fields.
He married Mary Snyder in 1955. They had 67 years together and raised four children, LeeAnn,...
Gordon Naylor
Nov 16, 2022
On November 16, 2022, Gordon Naylor was called home to his Savior. Born March 21, 1928, to Oates and Odys (Puckett) Naylor in Bomarton, TX. At the age of 2 his mother was badly burned in a fire, so her sisters came to the rescue to take care of the children. Olan and Mirva Stewart took Gordon to raise...
Dawn "Babe" Maki Prather
Nov 16, 2022
Dawn "Babe" Maki Prather forever in our hearts and minds.
Dawn was born on June 17, 1966, in Great Falls, Montana to Byrd and Darlene Maki, just hours shy of Byrd’s birthday. She grew up in Great Falls and Glendive, eventually, settling back in Great Falls.
Dawn married James Campbell. They lived in Butte, Montana...
Lyal Edward Brugman
Nov 15, 2022
Lyal Edward Brugman passed peacefully in his sleep in the early morning of November 15, 2022. He was 102 years old.
Services for Lyal will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 3rd, at O'Connor Memorial Chapel. Due to the weather no graveside service is planned. A potluck luncheon will be held at Triumph Baptist Church...
Erin Leigh Mccormick
Nov 12, 2022
There are certain people that will inhabit a small quiet space inside your heart despite any circumstance, happening, or situation. They leave a piece of themselves when your souls collided upon impact, and there they will always subtly remain. -Victoria Erickson.
Beloved daughter, mother, and friend to all, Erin Leigh McCormick, aged 45, passed into spirit on...
John Norman Nelson
Nov 11, 2022
John Norman Nelson was born on June 2, 1937, at Columbus Hospital in Great Falls, Montana, and died of complications of Parkinson’s disease at Great Falls Benefis Hospital on November 11, 2022. John was born with severe handicaps including almost total hearing loss and severe speech impairment. He did not get a hearing aid until late in high school....
Kathleen "Kathy" Faye Johnson
Nov 8, 2022
Kathleen “Kathy” Faye Johnson left this world for her Heavenly home on Tuesday morning, November 8, 2022. She was greeted by her dad; brother, Steve; and stepdad, Tom.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at Faith Lutheran Church.
Kathy was born on May 14, 1951, to John...
Ruth Ann Rozokat
Nov 4, 2022
Ruth A. Rozokat, 85, of Great Falls, passed away on Friday, November 4, 2022.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 10, 2022, at Peace Lutheran Church.
Ruth was born on July 31, 1937, in Brooklyn, NY to Otto and Anna (Luhrs) Schneider. She graduated from high school and received...
Natalie Dawneld Lay
Nov 1, 2022
On Tuesday, November 1, 2022, Natalie Dawneld Lay succumbed to a long and chronic fight with numerous health problems. Natalie was born in San Diego, CA on July 3, 1972, to Kenneth and Linda (Barrington) Lay. She enjoyed art and was very good at drawing. She always tried to have a positive attitude. She is survived by her daughter, Kathleen...
Lia B Onstad
Oct 30, 2022
Lia B. Onstad, 64, of Great Falls, MT, passed away peacefully in her home on October 30, 2022. A celebration of life will be determined and announced at a later time. Cremation has occurred under the direction of O’Connor Funeral Home in Great Falls. Remains will be laid to rest in Dutton, MT cemetery. Memorials or donations may be...
