Harvey Bernard Forrest Jr
May 18, 2025
In loving memory of Harvey Bernard Forrest Jr., who passed away in Peace Hospice on May 18, 2025, at 5:10 p.m. He was born on December 17,1958 in Little Rock, Arkansas. He left us way too soon at the age of 66 years old. Bernard was the first-born son of Evelyn and Harvey Bernard Forrest Sr.
At a young age, Bernard...
Randy Ray Miller Sr.
May 16, 2025
Randy Ray Miller Sr, 68, of Great Falls, passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025.
Randy was born on October 29, 1956, in Shelby, Montana to Kenneth and Alice (Lehnerz) Miller. He grew up with three sisters and one brother. After he graduated from high school he took some college courses. He became a woodcutter in the logging industry and then...
George Ray Cook Sr
May 14, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of George Ray Cook Sr on May 14, 2025, at the age of 86. Born in Eureka, Montana, on September 4, 1938, to George Washington Cook and Mary “Mickey” Basta Cook, George was a proud Montanan through and through. He was raised in Great Falls alongside his younger brother, James “Bo” Cook. His...
Robert "Bob" Edwin Grayson
May 14, 2025
With faith in the Resurrection, we announce the peaceful passing of Robert Edwin Grayson, a devoted and loving husband, father, uncle, grandfather, and friend, who was called home to the Lord on May 14, 2025, at the age of 84. Born on February 19, 1941, in Plentywood, Montana, Bob lived a life marked by kindness, humility, and creative generosity.
Bob is...
Justin Wade Brown
May 10, 2025
Justin Wade Brown, 63, of Havre, passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2025.
He was born on November 26, 1961, in Conrad, Montana to Jerry and Delores (Feltz) Brown. He went to school and completed his GED. Justin was a self-employed iron worker. He worked on oil rigs, construction, and a very good handyman.
Justin loved to draw. He used his creativity...
Shane Thomas Joseph
May 9, 2025
On May 9, 2025, Shane Thomas Joseph passed away.
He was born to parents, Skip and Jean Joseph on December 15, 1972. Shane grew up in Great Falls with a rope in his hand and helping his dad training horses. In high school Shane developed his love for bulldogging and team roping. He played on the back-to-back state championship football team...
Dennis Roy Willits
May 7, 2025
Dennis Roy Willits of Great Falls, Montana died May 7, 2025, from pulmonary complications. He was 75.
Dennis was born in Great Falls to Russell and Eleanor (Hegland) Willits. He graduated from Charles M. Russell High School in 1968. He spent much of his life in Oregon with his faithful and beloved dog, Ti-Jae. He returned to Great Falls late in...
John Henry Floerchinger
May 7, 2025
Born on July 17, 1960, in Conrad, Montana, John’s adventurous spirit led him on many unforgettable journeys throughout his life. Raised by his loving parents, Glenn and Esther Floerchinger, he discovered his passion for wrestling at a young age, quickly excelling in the sport. His success in high school propelled him into a career as a college wrestling coach, where...
Jan Steir
May 5, 2025
Jan Steir, 79, passed away on May 5, 2025, at Benefis Peace Hospice in Great Falls, Montana.
Jan was born on November 24, 1945, in Dayton, Ohio to Donald and Dorothy Steir. After Jan graduated high school, he enlisted in the Air Force working as a Radar Technician retiring as a TSGT. During that time, he was transferred to Malmstrom AFB...
James Louis "Jim" Meade
May 5, 2025
James Louis "Jim" Meade died on Friday, May 5, 2025, after a long, happy life of service to others and his family. He was born on July 5, 1931, and grew up in Jamestown, New York.
Jim graduated from University of Minnesota and served in the U.S. Army, after which he started his career in Tillamook, Oregon with the YMCA. He...
Valerie Louise Anne Dobbs
May 4, 2025
Valerie Louise Anne (Barbe) Dobbs passed away unexpectedly from heart complications on May 4, 2025. Valerie was born in Holyoke, Massachusetts, on March 12, 1954. She was the younger daughter of Roland Alfred Barbe and Irene G. (Pilch) Barbe. Because her father worked for the Armed Forces, the family moved every few years. As a child, Valerie lived in Holyoke,...
Austin Guinan Jr
Apr 30, 2025
Austin Guinan Jr, 76, of Montana, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2025. Born on November 22, 1948, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Austin Sr. and Georgia Guinan, Austin lived a life of service, dedication, and faith.
In 1967, Austin joined the Air Force as an electrician and proudly served a tour in Vietnam. Following his overseas service, he was stationed at...
Larry David Kryzsko
Apr 25, 2025
Larry David Kryzsko, 78, lifetime Beach, ND resident, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025.
He was born on January 6, 1947, in Beach, North Dakota to Anton and Ruth (Rolling) Kryzsko. He graduated from Beach High School in 1965. He went to work as a Licensed Public Accountant in Beach.
Larry is survived by his four children; fifteen grandchildren; and one...
Christine Mary Durbin
Apr 24, 2025
Christine Mary Durbin, 62, of Great Falls, passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2025.
She was born on March 26, 1963, in Great Falls to Cecil and Barbara (Nelson) Durbin. She attended Charles M. Russell High School. She earned her GED at Largent before attending Vo-Tech of Great Falls. She worked in various jobs over the years. This included fast food,...
Jean Mae McCafferty
Apr 23, 2025
Jean Mae (Gillette) McCafferty passed away peacefully on April 23, 2025, surrounded by her family. Her final days were spent with her children, grandchildren, extended family, and friends at her side. As she would have wanted, we shared in many laughs and memories. It was heart-warming to walk in her front door and hear the laughter and joyous conversation. Jean...
Daryle Dean White
Apr 22, 2025
Daryle Dean White, 89, of Great Falls, passed away on April 22, 2025.
Daryle was born on September 21, 1935, in Scottsbluff, Nebraska to Edward Pearson Jr and Hazel (Kitchen) White. He had three siblings and attended schools in Mead, Washington. He worked as a steel worker with Kaiser Aluminum while he lived in Spokane, Washington. He was a janitor for...
Patricia "Pat" Ann Pontet
Apr 22, 2025
Patricia Pontet, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and woman of unwavering faith, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones.
Born on June 22, 1941, in Bairoil, Wyoming, Patricia was the second of four children born to Howard and Marion Tibbles. She was the oldest daughter and a loving sister to Duane, Betty, and Bobbi. She graduated from Fort Benton...
John William Matson
Apr 21, 2025
Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, John William Matson of Helena, MT, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 17, at O’Connor Memorial Chapel in Great Falls, followed by a Rite of Committal at Mount Olivet Cemetery.
John is survived by his sons, John Jr. (Kimberly) and...
Ryan Lewis Zerka
Apr 21, 2025
Ryan Lewis Zerka, 47, of Great Falls and formerly of Grand Blanc, Michigan, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025.
Ryan was born on February 27, 1978, in Flint, Michigan to Mansour and Regina “Penny” (Kelush) Zerka. He attended Carmen-Ainsworth Community Schools. He worked as a steel fabricator/fitter for 24 years before becoming a steel fabrication supervisor. A position he has...
Shannon Leroy Sorlie
Apr 16, 2025
Shannon Leroy Sorlie, 76, of Great Falls, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.
Shannon was born on December 8, 1948, in Great Falls, Montana, the only child of Roy and Melvina (Pederson) Sorlie. He grew up on the westside attending Franklin and Russell Elementary and West Junior High School. He started high school at Great Falls High until Charles M....
