Edmond "Ed" White
Aug 5, 2020
Edmond “Ed” Ray White of Great Falls, MT joined his wife Alice on their wedding anniversary Wednesday, Aug 5, 2020. It took complications of Covid 19 to finally slow him down. A celebration of life will be held at a later time this year when it will be possible for all of his friends to join together. Ed was born...
Marian Rogers
Aug 2, 2020
Marian Midge Aaberge Rogers passed away on August 2, 2020, at the age of 90. Marian grew up in the Prospect community close to Galata and Ledger, Montana. Her parents were Robert and Myrtle Midge who homesteaded east of Conrad in the early 1900’s.She was the fifth of their six children. Marian attended Shelby High School, and then graduated from...
James "Jim" Bourne
Aug 1, 2020
On August 1, 2020, James “Jim” Bourne closed his eyes on this earth and opened them again in Heaven and looked into the face of his savior Christ Jesus. Jim died of natural causes at the age of 78, surrounded by his family. His life was full of love, adventure, travel, jokes, and stories. Jim was an amazing man, husband,...
Judith Lynn (Burgess) Sargent
Aug 1, 2020
Judith Lynn (Burgess) Sargent entered and exited her life on earth 74 years apart in Great Falls, Montana. She was born on May 27, 1946, to Fenton and Inez (Schafer) Burgess, who took her home to Chester, Montana where she joined a sister, Betty Ann. As a young girl, she enjoyed a typical small-town life in Montana in the 1950s....
Bill Strizich
Jul 24, 2020
A good friend of mine, Bill Strizich, left this life last Friday morning. People who knew him will tell you he was smart, compassionate, witty, talented, and all in all a good human. He began life in Great Falls in March 1949, the first son of August “Gus” Strizich and Leona “Dolly” (Knowles) Strizich. He spent his early life in...
Cindy Joy Marie Church
Jul 21, 2020
Cindy Joy Marie Church, 63, passed away in Great Falls on July 21, 2020.
Art Tadej
Jul 20, 2020
When Art Tadej took his last breath on July 20, 2020, as a result of complications from asbestosis, we lost a truly great husband, brother, uncle, and friend. Arthur “Art” Leroy Tadej was born in Fort Benton, Montana, on March 7, 1939, the 7th of 8 children born to Peter and Alga Tadej. He spent the first 10 years of...
Dorothy Lohman
Jul 18, 2020
Dorothy Lohman passed peacefully at Beehive Homes of Great Falls on July 18, 2020, at the age of 95. She was born in Holyoke, Colorado on August 8, 1924, to Thomas and Edith Hargreaves.The youngest of six girls, Dorothy was active in many school activities including the high school band where she also filled the role of Majorette when the...
Sharon Louise Brandon
Jul 13, 2020
Sharon Louise Brandon, of Great Falls, passed away on July 13, 2020, at the age of 60. No services are being planned.
Ann Louise Stewart
Jul 12, 2020
It is with great sadness and heartbreak that our family lost an amazing lady on July 12, 2020, at Peace Hospice in Great Falls, MT. Mom, Ann Stewart, you were the glue that held our family together. You were the strongest person with the BIGGEST heart. We know that God has a very special spot in heaven waiting for you,...
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...
