Obituaries

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).

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

Oct 29, 2022

Thomas “Tom” Richards, 68, of Great Falls, passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2022. At his request, cremation has taken place and no services are being planned.

He was born on November 15, 1953, to Robert and Gladys (Goodell) Richards in Great Falls. He was one of five children.

Tom is survived by his son,...

Oct 29, 2022

Richard "Dick" Thorp, father of three and friend to many, passed away surrounded by his family on October 29, 2022, at the age of 74.

Dick was the oldest of four born to Ralph and Borgild Thorp in Minneapolis, MN, on September 5, 1948. They moved to Montana in 1955, living in Great Falls, Glasgow, then back...

Oct 28, 2022

Joe Ann “Jodi” McClean-Niemeyer passed away in the early morning hours of October 28, 2022, in her home in Monarch, MT.

Jodi was born in Anaconda, MT on August 17, 1935, to Mildred and Raymond McClean. She graduated from Sidney High School in 1953. After several years of attending college at the University of Montana, she met...

Oct 27, 2022

Alan Craig “Tabby” Tabaracci died of natural causes at the age of 77 on the evening of October 27, 2022. Cremation has taken place at O’Connor Funeral Home. Alan will be buried at Mount Olivet Cemetery with the Tabaracci family.

Alan was born in Great Falls Montana on September 2, 1945, to Alfred and Evelyn Tabaracci. He...

Oct 25, 2022

David F. Evans of Cascade, age 82, passed away on the evening of October 23, 2022, from Alzheimer’s.

David is leaving behind his wife of 48 years, Lanei of Cascade; two sons, Kris and Scott (Kim) Evans; grandchildren, Bryan, Dayton, Gabe, Sequoya, Tiffany, Melissa, Marcus, Zachary, and Fischer; great-grandchild, Kyler; and brothers, Tom Evans, Bob, Don, and...

Oct 25, 2022

On Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at the age of 99, Matha Helen Karagiosis went home into the arms of her loving Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Matha was preceded in death by her husband, Alexander Karagiosis; and son, Larry Karagiosis; along with 5 sisters, Margaret, Mildred, Elsie, Bertha, and Emily.

She is survived by her...

Oct 24, 2022

Bernard John Bernatonis, 84, of Cascade, passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2022.

Bernard was born on August 10, 1938, in Minerville, Pennsylvania to Frank and Catherine (Holley) Bernatonis. He had two sisters and one brother. He went to college and received his master’s degree in Fishery Science. He joined the US Air Force and retired as...

Oct 24, 2022

Helen Kerkes Lucotch, of Great Falls MT, passed away on Monday, October 24, 2022, at Peace Hospice.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 5, 2022, at O’Connor Memorial Chapel with burial of ashes at Mount Olivet Cemetery following the service.

Helen was born on October 14, 1923, to Steve...