Dion William Turner
Jul 10, 2020
Dion was born in Cleburne, Texas on August 18, 1939, the only child of W.L. and Hattie Mae Turner. His mother always said that she chose his name because “it was pretty and unusual”. In early childhood, his parents moved to nearby Godley, Texas. The name “Godley” frequently elicited a smile from those not familiar with the area and gave...
Lori (Kirk) Dutcher
Jul 9, 2020
Lori (Kirk) Dutcher and her husband, Tom, were found, passed away in their home, on Thursday, July 9, 2020. They were married in December of 1994, and Tom helped raise his stepdaughter, Crystal Warner. Lori was born to Martin Edward and Frances Joan (Devereux) Kirk in Omaha, NE on November 4, 1957. She was the 3rd of 7 children. She...
John Frank Pasak
Jul 8, 2020
John Frank Pasak, Jr. was born on May 29, 1963, to John Frank Pasak and Emma Jean Ross. He enjoyed working on cars, riding motorcycles, and loved Lake Havasu, AZ especially spending time on the lake. He and his wife, Tracy Pasak, were married for almost 30 years. He loved to travel, and he loved his family. He passed away...
Kathryn "Kitty" Eilken Braund
Jul 4, 2020
Kathryn “Kitty” Eilken Braund, 99, died of natural causes Saturday, July 4, at Benefis Peace Hospice in Great Falls. She was a resident at Eagles Manor in Great Falls. As per her request, there will be no memorial service at this time. A celebration of her life will be held in October, giving the family time to gather. Kitty was...
Dennis Charles Luoma
Jul 3, 2020
Dennis Charles Luoma, 72, of Aurora, CO passed away on July 3, 2020, in Denver, CO. Dennis was born in Great Falls, Montana to John and Theresa Luoma on January 4, 1948. Dennis attended St. Gerard's Catholic School through the 8th grade and graduated Great Falls High School in 1966. Dennis went on to attend Montana State University graduating with...
Nellie Rosalyn Midge Sherman
Jun 30, 2020
The memorial service for Nellie Rosalyn Midge Sherman will be held at 2:00 pm Mountain Standard Time on Friday, August 21, 2020 at Faith Center, 4700 10th Ave S, in Great Falls, Montana. The family respectfully requests that only family and very close friends attend the service in person, however the service will be webcast for anyone who would like...
Joann Edwards
Jun 28, 2020
Joann Edwards of Great Falls, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2020, of natural causes at the age of 87. Cremation has taken place and burial will take place later this summer in Augusta. O’Connor Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Josephine Ann Rebman was born on February 21, 1933, in Monroe, MI, to Andrew Rebmann and Garnet Flowers. She was...
Alfred Edward Whitaker
Jun 26, 2020
Alfred Edward Whitaker peacefully passed away June 26, 2020, at his residence in Great Falls, Montana.A graveside service will take place at Mount Olivet Cemetery on Monday, July 6, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. Al was born on June 19, 1936, in Helena, Montana, the son of George A. and Cora E. (Young) Whitaker. He served with the U.S. Marines in...
Carole Jean Hardwick
Jun 20, 2020
Carole Jean Hardwick, age 82, passed away on June 20, 2020.She was born in Lewistown on December 2, 1937, to Ruth and Irvin Flotlin. As a child, Carole lived in Lewistown, Harlowton, and Columbia Falls. Eventually, the family settled in Helena, Montana. She graduated from Helena High in 1955. In 1957, she married Leonard Vetsch. They had two girls, Karen...
Judy E. Phillips
Jun 20, 2020
Judy E. Phillips passed away on June 20, 2020, at the age of 93. Judy was born on September 19, 1926, in San Antonio, Texas, and settled in Great Falls in the 1950’s where she raised her family. She worked at the Ponderosa for several years. Judy was preceded in death by a son and daughter. She is survived by...
Jamie Lee Lavalley
Jun 19, 2020
Jamie Lee LaValley, of Gillette, WY, passed away on June 19, 2020, at University of Utah Health in Salt Lake City from complications from a brain aneurysm. She was 58. A Mass of Christian burial for Jamie, begins at 11 a.m. on August 1, 2020, at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church in Gillette withRev. Cliff Jacobson officiating. Following the service, family...
Kathy M. Dick
Jun 19, 2020
Kathy M. Dick, 57, a retired partner at Dick’s RV Park in Great Falls, died of cancer on June 19, 2020, at Peace Hospice of Great Falls. Kathy was born on June 9, 1963, in Landsthul, Germany, to Samuel and Ann Dick. From there, they moved to Clarksville, TN, and then Great Falls until her passing. Kathy enjoyed traveling south...
Jack Thomas Patterson
Jun 19, 2020
Jack Thomas Patterson, 64, of Great Falls, left us on Friday, June 19, 2020, passing peacefully at Benefis Hospice after a short battle with lung cancer. Due to the current Covid issues, the celebration of life will be postponed until a later date. Born on November 3, 1955, in Fort Benton to William and Dorothy Patterson, he grew up tormenting...
Hp Brown
Jun 17, 2020
We sadly announce that after living a life full of adventure and accomplishments, HP Brown passed away on June 17, 2020. He was a long-time resident of Great Falls. Surviving HP are his two sons and their families, Charles and Pam Brown, and their children and grandchildren, Amanda, Christopher, Alysa, Kelsey, Elisabeth and Emma; Greg and Jenny Brown, and their...
Dorothea "Dottie" Labow
Jun 16, 2020
Dorothea “Dottie” LaBow, 91, passed away on June 16, 2020, at Peace Hospice in Great Falls, MT.Cremation has taken place under the care of O’Connor Funeral Home. A memorial service will be planned at a later date on her beloved mountain. Dottie was born April 30, 1929, in Harrisville, NY, to her loving parents, Roy and Ruth Luther.In 1974, she...
Robert "Bob" Oakland
Jun 15, 2020
Robert “Bob” Oakland, of Great Falls, Montana, passed away of natural causes on Monday June 15th, 2020, at the well lived age of 94.Bob had a quick wit and a delightful sense of humor.He was a strong patriarch of his family, a good father who took pride in teaching and guiding his children, and over the last few decades, a...
George D. "Bud" Wheeler
Jun 14, 2020
George D.“Bud” Wheeler, 87, of Great Falls, MT, passed away June 14, 2020. His wishes were to be cremated. His ashes will be given to his three sons.No services are planned.He wanted his life to be celebrated, so raise a glass and send him your love and prayers. Husband, Father, and Friend, he lived a life of many adventures. He...
Richard "Klem" Rudolph Klemencic
Jun 11, 2020
Richard “Klem” Rudolph Klemencic passed away on June 11, 2020. A memorial service will be held at O’Connor Memorial Chapel on Saturday, June 27, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. Klem was born on December 21, 1929, to Joseph and Sophie (Stimac) Klemencic in the family home on 8th Avenue North in Great Falls. There, he joined his sister, Mary (deceased) and...
James Phillip Dahl
Jun 7, 2020
James Phillip Dahl of Great Falls passed away peacefully on June 7, 2020, at the age of 76. A private family service will be held. James was born on June 6, 1943, to Lewis and Erma Dahl in Great Falls, MT. After attending high school, he became a clerk for the U.S. Postal Service. James is survived by his wife,...
Melody Jean Cabrin
Jun 7, 2020
Melody Jean Cabrin, 62, of Wolf Creek, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2020, peacefully and in the presence of family. Services and interment will take place at the Craig Cemetery on Friday, June 12, 3:00 p.m. Born on February 19, 1958, in Great Falls, Melody spent nearly all her life in Lewis & Clark and Cascade Counties. She held...
