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Recent Obituaries in Great Falls, MT

Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Great Falls, MT area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.

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James Patrick Fadrhonc

James Patrick Fadrhonc

Jul 28, 2021

James “Jim” Fadrhonc, 72, of Great Falls, unexpectedly passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, after spending an incredible week of vacation surrounded by his entire family while camping in the mountains he loved so much. A celebration of his life will be on Thursday, August 5, 2021, at the Black Eagle Community Center, 2332 Smelter Avenue. The family will...

Philip "Phil" Edward Roberts

Philip "Phil" Edward Roberts

Jul 28, 2021

Philip Edward Roberts, 71, passed away July 28, 202,1 at his home in Belt, MT surrounded by loved ones just as he had wanted. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, August 6, 2021, at O’Connor Memorial Chapel. Phil was born August 23, 1949, to Donald and Geraldine Roberts in Coshocton, OH. He grew up in...

Judy Mae Stimac

Judy Mae Stimac

Jul 27, 2021

Judy M. Stimac, 72, of Great Falls passed away July 27, 2021, at Peace Hospice after a short struggle with cancer. Judy was born and raised in Great Falls. Her parents, Carl and Bertha (Colarchik) Stimac were surprised with the arrival of their second child, Judy on October 22, 1948, accompanied by her sister Trudy three minutes later. Judy enjoyed...

Larrie Dene Vaughn

Larrie Dene Vaughn

Jul 26, 2021

Larrie Dene Vaughn, 60, of Great Falls, passed away on July 26, 2021. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 31, 2021, at O’Connor Memorial Chapel. Larrie was born on May 29, 1961, in Austin, Minnesota to Lanny Vaughn and Janice (Birk) Vaughn. They later divorced. He graduated from C.M. Russell High School before going...

Jerry Evon Gallagher

Jerry Evon Gallagher

Jul 22, 2021

Jerry Gallagher passed away July 22, 2021, at Benefis with his beloved wife of 35 years at his side. A celebration of his life will be held on Sunday, Aug 8, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. at the Elks Club in Great Falls. Jerry was born to John Gallagher and Margaret Reichelt Gallagher on January 19, 1942, in Fort Benton, MT....

Crickett Ghee Clayton

Crickett Ghee Clayton

Jul 21, 2021

Crickett Ghee Clayton passed away on July 21, 2021, from complications associated with COVID-19. Crickett emitted transformative and unconditional love. It was tangible. It filled the space around her and weaved through everything she did. When she first met someone, she would say, “I’m a hugger” and would wrap them in a warm kindness that rekindled with every subsequent encounter....

Clara Laurae Allen

Clara Laurae Allen

Jul 19, 2021

On Monday, July 19, 2021, Clara Laurae Allen, loving wife, mother, and grandmother passed away at the age of 84. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at First United Methodist. Laurae was born on October 2, 1936, in Nolan County, Texas to Sam Houston and Annona (Smith) Neal. She graduated from Sweetwater...

Wendell Quinn Nordin

Wendell Quinn Nordin

Jul 15, 2021

Wendell Quinn Nordin, 77, of Great Falls, passed away on July 15, 2021. A visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. with a funeral service immediately following, both at First Lutheran Church on Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Circle, Montana. Burial will immediately follow at Riverview Cemetery also in Circle. Wendell was born August 7, 1943, in...

David "Dave" William Kuglin

David "Dave" William Kuglin

Jul 14, 2021

David “Dave” Kuglin passed away to cancer at the age of 67 on July 14, 2021, in Great Falls, Montana, with his wife, Anne Kuglin, by his side. Dave’s vigil will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, July 26, 2021, at O’Connor Memorial Chapel. His funeral liturgy will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at...

Virginia Martha Tonkovich

Virginia Martha Tonkovich

Jul 13, 2021

Virginia Tonkovich, 91, of Great Falls, Montana, passed away on July 13, 2021. Virginia passed peacefully after a brief decline in health. A funeral liturgy will be held at Holy Spirit Catholic Church on Thursday, July 29, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. followed by interment at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Virginia was born in Black Eagle, MT on July 29, 1929, to...

Edward Allan Renenger

Edward Allan Renenger

Jul 10, 2021

Edward Allan Renenger “Ed” passed away peacefully, surrounded by family members, on July 10, 2021, at the age of 76, at Benefis Hospital.Ed was born in Bell Gardens, CA on August 3, 1944, the oldest of three sons, to Edward and Mary Renenger.Ed is survived by his spouse, Della Y. Renenger; son, Gerald E. Renenger; daughter, Dawn M. White Bear;...

Dale Edward Spitzer

Dale Edward Spitzer

Jul 8, 2021

Dale E. Spitzer, 78, a retired contracting officer for Malmstrom AFB, died Thursday, July 8, 2021, at Benefis Peace Hospice of pancreatic cancer. Dale was born in Wolf Point, MT to Rudolph and Annie (Naasz) Spitzer. They preceded him in death. He attended school in Wolf Point and in about 1965, he moved to California and worked as a produce...

Leona Nancy Clark

Leona Nancy Clark

Jul 7, 2021

Leona Nancy (Malatare) Clark, 73, of Great Falls, passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 17, 2021, at O’Connor Memorial Chapel with a burial of ashes to follow at Highland Cemetery. Leona was born on August 24, 1947, to Leo and Nancy (Huntley) Malatare in Great Falls....

Ralph Ernest Olson

Ralph Ernest Olson

Jul 2, 2021

Ralph Ernest Olson of Great Falls passed away on Friday, July 2, 2021. Per his request, no services are being planned. There will be a private graveside service at a later date. Cremation has taken place under the direction of O’Connor Funeral Home. Ralph was the 2nd youngest to 7 siblings born to Olaf and Julia Olson on January 2,...

David Guy Sayre

David Guy Sayre

Jun 30, 2021

David G. Sayre was born in Great Falls, MT on December 19, 1948. He passed away at home on June 30, 2021. His celebration of life will be on July 26, 2021, at O’Connor Memorial Chapel at 11:00 am. David married Ann Saxman in March 1970. Their daughter, Heather was born later that same year. David married Sharon Rivera Sayre...

Cherry Darlene Holland

Cherry Darlene Holland

Jun 26, 2021

Cherry Holland (Freie), 87, of Great Falls, Montana passed away unexpectedly On June 26, 2021, at Great Falls Clinic Hospital. Cherry was born on March 30, 1934, the 5th out of 7 children, to Ethel and Alvin Freie. She attended school in Belt, Montana. Cherry married the love of her life, Richard Holland on October 25, 1954, and they had...

Denise Joan Bauer

Denise Joan Bauer

Jun 25, 2021

Denise “Dee” Bauer passed away on Friday, June 25, 2021, at the age of 90. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 2, 2021, at Mount Olivet Cemetery. She is survived by 4 sons, Mark of Great Falls, David of St. Peters, MO, Todd of Fountain Valley, CA, and Larry of Malta, MT; 10 grandchildren;...

Joyce Zbinden Knowles

Joyce Zbinden Knowles

Jun 23, 2021

Mom & Granny - passed on June 23, 2021, after an 11 day fight with pneumonia. Born in Cascade, MT on a sheep ranch August 30, 1930, Joyce had a zest for life which you can learn more about on Saturday, July 24, 2021, at 2 pm, Central Christian Church, 1025 Central Ave, Great Falls, MT or at www.oconnorfuneralhome.com. Viewing...

Brock Christopher Kuntz

Brock Christopher Kuntz

Jun 22, 2021

Brock Christopher Kuntz, 49, passed away on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, after a four-year courageous battle against Medullary Thyroid Cancer. Brock was born in Great Falls, Montana on January 6, 1972, to parents Jerry and Vicki Kuntz and graduated from CMR High School in 1990. Brock attended Northern Montana College and the University of Montana, where he fell in love...

Susan Marie (Olson) Sangrey

Susan Marie (Olson) Sangrey

Jun 22, 2021

Susan Marie Sangrey passed away unexpectedly on June 22, 2021. A visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, June 28, 2021, at O’Connor Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 1, 2021, at Mount Olivet Cemetery. She was born to Carl "Bear" Sangrey, Sr. and Norma Elliott on...

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