Ruth Elaine Stedtfeld
Mar 17, 2021
Ruth Elaine Lund Stedtfeld was born in Lundville, MT on April 28, 1930. She closed the door on this side and entered the House of the Lord on March 17, 2021. Her name, Ruth, makes up a large portion of the word truth; she had a way of discerning truth in life’s matters. Including an engagement year, Ruth and her...
Teresa "Terry" Stenlund
Mar 16, 2021
Teresa “Terry” Stenlund of Great Falls passed away on March 16, 2021, at the age of 64. Terry was born on November 3, 1956, to Kenneth and Olive Stenlund. She worked at Hastings until joining the Great Falls Clinic where she worked 15 years until her retirement in December 2020. She loved photography, travel adventures, and the three Star Wars...
Jungran "Lani" Harris
Mar 14, 2021
Jungran "Lani" Harris, a successful accountant and former resident of Seoul, South Korea, died unexpectedly on March 14, 2021, at the young age of 36. Jungran is survived by her parents, Kimoon and Choonhee; brother, Sijong; and her husband, Wade. Jungran was born in Yanggu-gun, Gangwon-do Province, South Korea, on January 30, 1985. After graduating from university, she spent many...
George H. "Dusty" Doney Jr.
Mar 13, 2021
George H. “Dusty” Doney, Jr. passed away in Great Falls on March 13, 2021. He was born on April 11, 1948, to George H Doney, Sr. and Geraldine Snell Doney. He was raised in Chinook, MT with his seven siblings. He married Dixie Torres in 1966, and from this union had two children, son Richard and daughter Robin Gail. He...
Robert "Bob" Dean Harcharik
Mar 8, 2021
Robert “Bob” Harcharik, 86, of Great Falls, Montana passed away on Monday, March 8, 2021, at Peace Hospice. Bob was born on July 16, 1934, to John and Dorothy Harcharik. Bob grew up in Belt, Montana with his parents and siblings. He joined the Air National Guard in 1950 and went on to join the Army in 1956. He married...
Sally Ann Cerny
Mar 4, 2021
Sally (Cogan) Cerny passed peacefully on March 4, 2021, after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Sally was born on November 12, 1945, to John and Frances (Landd) Cogan of Davenport, Iowa. Sally is survived by her husband of 52 years, Charles Cerny; brother, John (Lynn) Cogan of Atlanta, GA; sister, Kitty (Kris) Knaphus of Cascade; and many nieces and nephews....
Robert Elston Darnell
Feb 28, 2021
Robert Elston Darnell was born December 27, 1939, in Montgomery, Alabama to Robert Henry Darnell and Hazel Marie (Sarber) Darnell. Having opted for comfort care Robert (Bob) left us on February 28, 2021, while in Peace Hospice due to stage 4 pancreatic cancer and liver cancer. Survivors include his niece, Annette Stubblefield Bonner of Deatsville, Alabama and three nephews, Walter...
Oscar Soto Jr.
Feb 25, 2021
Oscar Soto Jr., 77, of Great Falls, MT, loving husband, father, and grandfather, went to be with the Lord, dying peacefully in his home in Great Falls surrounded by his children on February 25, 2021. A small private ceremony was held on Thursday, March 4, 2021, at Pelican Point just south of Cascade, MT. Oscar Soto Jr. was born to...
Joann Deweese Painter
Feb 25, 2021
JoAnn DeWeese Painter passed away on February 25, 2021, at her home in Great Falls. Heaven has gained a new angel, and her family will peer upon the starlit sky and see a new star shining down upon them. JoAnn was born on August 29, 1940, in Harlem, MT to Shirley and Tillie DeWeese. The family moved to Great Falls...
Jelline Audrey Johnson
Feb 24, 2021
Jelline Johnson passed away in the waning minutes of Wednesday, February 24, 2021. She was born to Elmer and Rose Crocker in Great Falls, MT on July 29, 1940. She was a graduate of Great Falls High School. She married Larry Johnson on October 28, 1960, and they were blessed with four children. Jelline leaves behind two sons, Wade (Debbie)...
Raymond Eugene Bauer
Feb 17, 2021
Raymond E. Bauer passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2021, at the age of 94. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 24, 2021, at Mount Olivet Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Denise of Great Falls; 4 sons, Mark of Great Falls, David of St. Peters, MO, Todd of Fountain Valley, CA, and...
John "Jack" George Fatz
Feb 12, 2021
John “Jack” G. Fatz oldest beloved son, of the late John and Violet Fatz, after a three-year struggle with cancer, went home to be with his Lord on February 12. He passed away with loving family by his side. Jack grew up learning to work hard and consequently became, at the age of 14, the youngest Journeyman butcher in the...
Fred Douglas Nester
Feb 11, 2021
Fred Douglas Nester, 91, of Great Falls, passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2021. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 19, 2021, at O’Connor Memorial Chapel with burial to follow at Highland Cemetery. Fred was born on June 28, 1929, in Coaldale, WV to Harry and Hattie (Mahaffey) Nester. He married Josephine and she...
Jason Allen Poirier
Feb 10, 2021
Jason Allen Poirier, 42, passed away at his residence in the early morning hours of Wednesday, February 10, 2021, of natural causes. A memorial service will be held at Living Grace Church (3525 1st Ave N., Great Falls, MT) on Saturday, February 20, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. Jason was born on K.I. Sawyer Air Force Base, Michigan on July 6,...
Robert "Bob" James Knedler
Feb 8, 2021
Robert “Bob” James Knedler, 60, of Geraldine, MT passed away on February 8, 2021, at his residence of non-Covid related natural causes. Robert was born on May 30, 1960, in Fort Benton, MT. His parents were James and Marcella Knedler and Rosalie Charbonneau. For much of his life, “Bobby” worked by his dad’s side on the family farm in Geraldine;...
Lela A. Lelacheur
Feb 6, 2021
Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend has gone home. Lela A. LeLacheur passed away peacefully on February 6, 2021, in the home of her daughter in Helena, Montana at the age of 91. Funeral liturgy by Father Alphonsus I. Enelichi, MSP will celebrate Lela’s life 10:30 am Monday, August 9, 2021, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 409...
William I. Wallen
Feb 5, 2021
William Wallen, age 32, passed away at his home in Galveston, Texas on February 5, 2021, after a long battle with cancer. A vigil service will be held on Friday, April 16, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. A funeral liturgy will take place on Saturday, April 17, 2021, at 11:00 a.m., both at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 201 44th South, in...
Martha Mary Beebe
Jan 29, 2021
Martha M. Beebe, 80, of Great Falls, passed away on Friday, January 29, 2021, just 14 days after Bob’s passing. Martha was born on July 28, 1940, to Martha and Americo Manno in Darby, PA. In 1957, she met and fell in love with Bob Beebe. She graduated from Haverford Township in 1958. On November 28, 1959, she married the...
Daniel Sam Stansberry
Jan 27, 2021
Daniel S. Stansberry passed away peacefully on January 27, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Ward and Elizabeth Stansberry; brother, Tom Stansberry; and grandchildren, William Johnston and Sara Johnston. He is survived by his daughters, April (Mark Axtell) Stansberry, Dandee Stansberry, and Rachel (Nathan) Wilson; along with multiple grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. A proud Marine...
John Dale Atkinson Ii
Jan 25, 2021
John Dale Atkinson II, 47, of Great Falls, passed away on January 25, 2021. He was born on December 9, 1973, at R.A.F. Lakenheath in England. As a military child, he grew up in several states. In 1993, he graduated from Mascoutah High School in Mascoutah, IL. He then moved to Great Falls where he would live for the rest...
