Avis Maxine Mcalister
Oct 9, 2020
Avis Maxine (Egge) McAlister, age 99, died on October 9, 2020, of natural causes.She was at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 8, 1920, on their family homestead in Fallon, MT.Woodrow Wilson was president, and her life began during the Spanish flu pandemic.Her parents Erick Henry "Hank" and Ethel Egge, along with grandpa, Sven, moved their...
Wyatt "Lee" Frost
Oct 2, 2020
Wyatt “Lee” Frost passed away peacefully with family by his side on October 2, 2020, at Peace Hospice in Great Falls, MT. Lee was born July 30, 1938, in Hamilton, MT to Wyatt “Cap” and Leland (Weber) Frost.He was the oldest of three children.His dad’s job with the state water board moved the family a lot, so he lived in...
Wiliam Jacob Waldner
Sep 30, 2020
William Jacob Waldner of Valier passed away in Great Falls at the age of 84. The funeral for William will be held at the Pondera Colony Cemetery on October 3, 2020, at 12:00 noon. William was born in New Elm Colony in McGrath, Alberta, Canada, to Jacob and Anna (Entz) Waldner on September 8, 1936. He worked as the financial...
Fern Elizabeth Tronstad
Sep 28, 2020
On September 28, 2020, Fern Elizabeth Norris, 94, of Fort Shaw, Montana, passed away after a brief illness while in Benefis Hospital in Great Falls, Montana. Visitation will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 9, 2020, at O’Connor Funeral Home (2425 8th Avenue North, Great Falls, MT). Family, friends, and neighbors are invited to a...
Bernard "Bernie" E. Dickman
Sep 25, 2020
It is with a heavy heart and tears in our eyes that we mourn the passing of Bernard “Bernie” Edwin Dickman. On the afternoon of September 25, 2020, at the age of 67 years old, he took his last breath and went to the big bowling alley in the sky. Bernie will be honored and remembered by his wife, Deb,...
George Paul Bermudez
Sep 25, 2020
George Paul Bermudez was born on August 2, 1945, in Cantua Creek, California. He was born to Esther R. Diaz and Polo Bermudez. He went to Edison High School, and he was an all-around sports player. He played football, baseball, basketball, wrestling, and ran track. He graduated from Maryland University with a Bachelor’s degree. He worked at the corner grocery...
Steven Drew Becker
Sep 24, 2020
It is with great sadness that the family of Steven Drew Becker announces his passing on the evening of Thursday September 24, 2020, at the age of 67 years. Steve will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 47 years, Mary; and their children, Heather (Darryl) Chitwood of Medical Lake, WA, and Chariti (Craig) Butterfield of Great Falls, MT. Steve...
Tracey Osterman Palombi
Sep 17, 2020
Tracey Osterman Palombi, 62, passed away on September 17, 2020, after a courageous battle to the very end with pancreatic cancer. A memorial service will be held at O’Connor Memorial Chapel on Thursday, October 1, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. Tracey is survived by her sisters, Cheryl (Wayne-deceased) Hedges, Christine Crawford, Donna Osterman, Susan Osterman, Catherine (John) Annala, and Elise Wolff;...
Kenneth L. Beck
Sep 16, 2020
Kenneth L. Beck, 73, passed away at Peace Hospice on Tuesday, September 16, 2020, from natural causes. A graveside service will be held at Mount Olivet Cemetery on Thursday, September 24, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. and will be open to the public. Ken was born on June 30, 1947, in Great Falls, MT to Leonard and Mary Katherine Beck. He...
Patricia Joann Bach
Sep 15, 2020
A bright light in our lives has gone out. Patty Bach passed peacefully from this world on September 15, 2020. Patricia Joanne Boucher Bach was born on November 28, 1951, in Butte, MT to Frank and Dolores (Hanley) Boucher. She was the second child to join what became a family of seven. They lived in Butte for many years, eventually...
Laverne Hazel Knowles
Sep 13, 2020
Laverne Hazel Knowles, 83, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2020, surrounded by family at Peace Hospice in Great Falls after a brief illness. Laverne was born July 3, 1937, in Great Falls to Evariste M. and Hazel L. (Buck) Dorr. She was the fifth of eight children. Laverne grew up on a ranch near Eden, and the family farm...
Gerald Joseph "Jerry Joe" Doney, Sr.
Sep 10, 2020
Gerald J. “Jerry Joe” Doney, Sr. passed away at the age of 65 on Thursday, September 10, 2020, at Peace Hospice in Great Falls, Montana. Jerry Joe was born to George and Geraldine Doney on December 7, 1954, in Fort Belknap, Montana. He grew up in Chinook, MT with his brothers, Chucky, Robin, Dusty, and Frisco, and his sisters, Lila,...
Shawn Michael Leslie
Sep 4, 2020
Shawn Michael Leslie, 46, left this world to join his grandparents and other beloved family on September 4, 2020, at Peace Hospice due to failing health conditions. The universe has gained another carpenter. Shawn was born in Helena, MT on a winter's day on January 4, 1974, to Melanie (Leppink) and Steven Dale Leslie. His grandmother Nancy, named him Shawn...
Carl A. Swanson, D.O.
Sep 4, 2020
Carl was born on October 25, 1947, in St. Cloud, MN, to Arthur and Marion Swanson. He loved music and played the trumpet in his high school band. He also played baseball in high school. He became an avid golf enthusiast later in life. Carl was on active duty at Malmstrom Air Force Base from 1974-1976, and then in the...
John T. Brakstad
Aug 30, 2020
John T. Brakstad passed away on August 30, 2020, at the age of 92. John was born and raised in Livingston, Montana. For the past 48 years, he made his home in Great Falls. After serving his country in the Korean War, he married his loving and supportive wife, Mary. Their marriage of 65 years was built on the foundation...
Stacey Ellen Rowe
Aug 29, 2020
On August 29, 2020, Stacey Ellen Rowe unexpectedly went to be with the Lord. A funeral service will be held at O’Connor Memorial Chapel on Friday, September 4, 2020, at 11:00 a.m.Please note that masks are required. Stacey was born March 4, 1961, in Great Falls, MT to George and Barbara Haynes. She was the youngest of four children. Stacey...
Ronald "Dan" Miehle
Aug 26, 2020
Ronald "Dan" Miehle, aka "Danno," peacefully passed away on the morning of August 26, 2020, at his home in Great Falls, MT at the age of 72. Dan fought several major health issues over the last few years, but he always remained positive with a smile for everyone. Dan was born May 3, 1948, in Helena, MT.He attended elementary school...
Paul William Birkholz
Aug 23, 2020
Paul W. Birkholz passed away on August 23, 2020, at the age of 78. Paul was born on June 1, 1942, in Miles City, MT to Ruth Graupner and August Birkholz. He joined the Air Force right after high school. He acquired a degree in airplane engine mechanics which opened the door to Montana Air National Guard. Paul married Millie...
Audrey Jean Smith
Aug 23, 2020
Audrey Jean (Hamlin) Smith, 85, of Great Falls, Montana passed away on August 23, 2020. Audrey was born in Helena, Montana on February 9, 1935, to Martin Hamlin and Mary Laurence Hamlin. She attended and graduated from high school in Chemawa Indian School in Salem, Oregon. Throughout the years, Audrey worked as a nanny, homemaker and seamstress. She loved to...
Joe Olguin, Jr.
Aug 21, 2020
Joe Olguin, Jr., 89, beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away at his home on Friday, August 21, 2020. Arrangements and cremation have been entrusted to O'Connor Funeral Home. Joe was born on September 12, 1930, in Egbert, Wyoming to Joe and Julia Olguin. He graduated from Hillsdale High School in 1948 and was the class valedictorian. Joe was drafted...
