Christopher Richard Anderson
Oct 19, 2021
Christopher Richard Anderson was born December 8, 1983, in Shelby, Montana to Steve Anderson and Page Turner. Christopher was a beautiful blond haired, blue eyed, chunky, happy child who was often mistaken as his older brother’s twin. In 1986, the family moved to Great Falls and Christopher attended Lewis and Clark Elementary, East Junior High, and finally Great Falls High...
Derrick Brandon Kasper
Oct 14, 2021
On May 26, 1975, our precious Lord blessed me with a son, Derrick Brandon Kasper. His first three years were spent in Great Falls. Then we moved to England for three years, followed by Fort Meade, Maryland for nine years. We moved to Billings until 2019, when we returned to Great Falls. On October 14, 2021, the Lord called Derrick...
Frances Marie Buell
Oct 12, 2021
Frances Marie “Fran” Buell, 73, of Guildford, MT, passed away on October 12, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Fran was born on December 3, 1947, in Havre, MT, to Theodore and Ann Madsen. Fran was a loving mother, grandmother, wife, and friend. She was born and raised in the Highline area. Fran graduated from Havre High School in 1966....
Gene Kenneth Walker
Oct 12, 2021
We are sad to announce the passing of Gene Walker of Power, Montana. He passed away on Tuesday, October 12, 2021. Gene was born on July 3, 1952, in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He enlisted in the Air Force after high school and was lucky enough to be stationed at Malmstrom AFB. Soon after he met Karol Johnson. They were...
Charles Cerny
Oct 10, 2021
Charles “Chuck” Cerny, longtime Deaconess Hospital administrator and vice president, passed away on October 10, 2021, after a long illness. Chuck was born on August 11, 1942, to Charles and Dorothy (Roemer) Cerny in Davenport, Iowa. He is survived by his sister, Joanne Boysen; sister-in-law, Kitty (Kris) Knaphus; brother-in law, John (Lynn) Cogan; and many nieces and nephews. He was...
Kenneth John Seman
Oct 9, 2021
Kenneth John Seman, known to friends and family as “Ken and Kenny,” was born on April 21, 1937, to Elizabeth and John Seman in Great Falls, Montana as the last of three children. His oldest sister, Delores Boutilier is in Palmer, Alaska and second sister, Charlene Eves resides in Romulus, Michigan. He passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday,...
Joan Grogan Goodell
Oct 9, 2021
Joan Grogan Goodell, age 93, passed away on October 9, 2021. She was born August 13, 1928, in Wichita Falls, Texas, to Moses and Laura Grogan. She was raised in Fort Worth, Texas. Joan moved to Great Falls at the age of 19. She married Robert C. “Bob” Goodell on July 3, 1954, in Helena. They made their home in...
Robert Joseph Holzberger
Oct 8, 2021
Robert “Bob” Holzberger, 85, of Great Falls, passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021. A memorial service was held on Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at the Church of the Nazarene. Bob was born on June 13, 1936, in Great Falls, MT to Robert and Catherine (Speer) Holzberger. He attended schools in the Great Falls area and completed his Bachelor of...
Tell Christian Steinbach
Oct 8, 2021
Tell Christian Steinbach of Wolf Creek, passed away peacefully after a fight with health issues on October 8, 2021. A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 14, 2021, at Black Eagle Community Center, 2322 Smelter Ave, Black Eagle, MT. Bloom and Bean Flower Shop, 406-453-0866, is handling floral arrangements. Tell was born on November...
William Ernest Olinger
Oct 7, 2021
William (Bill) Olinger, 91, passed away peacefully at home in Great Falls on October 7, 2021. At his request, no service will be held. The family will hold a private memorial with military honors. Bill was born in Glasgow, Montana on June 18, 1930 to Thomas & Ernestine Olinger, the eighth of nine children. He grew up in Glasgow, graduating...
Christopher L. Woodruff
Oct 5, 2021
Christopher “Chris” L. Woodruff, age 49, passed away due to complications from COVID-19 in the early hours of October 5, 2021, in Great Falls, Montana, while holding the hand of his big sister. Chris was born on August 22, 1972, in White City, Oregon, to Gregory and Dani Jo Woodruff and was instantly loved by his sister, Michele. Life took...
David Gene Wise
Oct 4, 2021
David Gene Wise, 76, of Vaughn, passed away on Monday, October 4, 2021. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, October 8, 2021, at Peace Lutheran Church in Great Falls. David was born on October 31, 1944, to Douglas and Eleanor (Saine) Wise in San Diego, CA. He was raised in Kalispell, MT and attended the...
Richard Henry Converse
Oct 3, 2021
Richard H. “Dick” Converse passed into his heavenly home suddenly early Sunday evening, October 3, 2021, of pneumonia which led to cardiac arrest. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, October 11, 2021, at O’Connor Funeral Home. A funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at O’Connor Memorial Chapel. Burial will...
William Paul Minnerly
Oct 2, 2021
William P. “Bill” Minnerly, 77, of Great Falls, a retired vice president in the banking industry, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 2, 2021, at Peace Hospice. A funeral liturgy will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 11, 2021, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church (201 44th St S). Cremation has taken place and placement of his urn will follow...
Kelly Jean Olivares
Oct 2, 2021
Kelly Jean Oliveras, 60, of Great Falls, passed away on Saturday, October 2, 2021. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 9, 2021, at O’Connor Memorial Chapel. Kelly was born on January 23, 1961, in Missoula to Paul and Beverly (McCarty) Goldsby. After completing high school, she studied and graduated Dental Assistant School. She cherished...
Elke F. Conklin
Oct 2, 2021
Elke F. Conklin, 86, of Great Falls, passed away on Saturday, October 2, 2021. Visitation will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 7, 2021. A funeral service will follow the visitation at 10:00 a.m., both at O’Connor Memorial Chapel. Burial will follow the service at Highland Cemetery. Elke was born in Germany in 1935. She lived an incredibly...
Terrill Jack Morton
Oct 1, 2021
Terrill “Terry” Morton passed away on the evening of Friday, October 1, 2021, with his loving family by his side. Terry was born in Great Falls on January 25, 1943, to Thomas and Dora (Luoma) Morton and was a lifelong resident of Great Falls. He graduated from GFHS in 1961 and began his career as an Engineer Technician for the...
Quentin Coolidge Mocabee
Sep 29, 2021
Quentin C. Mocabee, 97, of Great Falls, passed away on Wednesday, September 29, 2021, peacefully at Benefis Peace Hospice very suddenly. Quentin was born on June 13, 1924, in Hardin, MT. He was the 5th son born to Rosco and Ethel (Whitlock) Mocabee. He was raised in Billings, MT. He served in the Navy during WWII from 1942 to 1945....
Patricia Ann Bushly-Johnson
Sep 26, 2021
Patricia Ann Bushly-Johnson, 89, passed away peacefully of natural causes on September 26, 2021, at the Benefis Peace Hospice in Great Falls, Montana. Pat was born on June 27, 1932, in Lewistown, Montana to Lear and Mary Flanagan and was raised on a cattle ranch in the shadow of the twin sisters near Utica, Montana. She graduated in 1950 from...
Robert Leo Hill
Sep 26, 2021
Robert “Bobby” Leo Hill passed away on September 26, 2021, due to lung and heart complications. Bobby was born to Robert Lewis Hill and Irene Elisabeth Foxall. He married Marva Ann Corcoran and they were married for 68 years. They had 1 daughter and 6 sons; 19 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Bobby grew up in the Chinook and...
