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...
Dale Gordon Swanson Jr.
Jun 6, 2020
Dale Gordon Swanson Jr. of Livingston, and formerly of Great Falls, passed away tragically in a motor vehicle accident on June 6, 2020. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 5, 2021, at O’Connor Memorial Chapel. Dale leaves behind a loving partner of 8 years, Sabrina Magstadt Swanson and three children, Maya, Kendel, and Micheal....
Juanita Rose Taylor
May 31, 2020
Juanita “Rose” Taylor, a loving, devoted mother, and friend, passed peacefully at Peace Hospice in Great Falls on May 31, 2020, at the age of 95. On July 15, 1924, Rose was born in Great Falls, MT to Emilio “Borrie” Grasseschi and Ann Novak Grasseschi. She attended Black Eagle and Great Falls Public Schools. She married Wesley Reid on October...
Mathew John Piekarz
May 30, 2020
Just five days short of his 71st birthday, Matt Piekarz said "see ya on the other side!" Mathew John Piekarz, 70, passed away after a short illness on Saturday, May 30, 2020 while sharing an evening with his soulmate of 42 years, Diane Piekarz, and having his evening Jack & Coke. Matt married Diane Peck in July 1985, even after...
August "Gus" Figarelle
May 29, 2020
August “Gus” Figarelle, 83, of Great Falls, passed away on May 29, 2020, surrounded by the love of his family. Visitation will take place on Monday, June 1, 2020, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at O’Connor Memorial Chapel. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Gus was born on April 19, 1937, in Conrad where...
Rex E. Morrow
May 25, 2020
Rex E. Morrow, 88, of Great Falls, passed away on May 25, 2020, after his battle with cancer. Cremation has taken place and no services are planned. Rex was born on November 16, 1931, in Eldon, IA. He was the oldest of 11 children, and the last survivor of the family. Rex was an Air Force veteran and diesel mechanic....
Allen Richard Plouffe
May 24, 2020
On Sunday, May 24, 2020, Allen Richard Plouffe passed away. The days prior to his passing were spent at home surrounded by family and friends. Saying goodbye was difficult but was done with much love from his wife, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and extended family. Al was born in Phillips County, Montana on April 8,1931. He served in the United States...
Viola Jannette Bourdeau
May 24, 2020
Viola Jannette Bourdeau, 86, of Belt, passed away in Great Falls on May 24, 2020. No services are planned at this time. Cremation has taken place at O’Connor Funeral Home. Jan was born in Shelby on March 30, 1934, to Edward and Claudia (Martin) Gagner. She grew up in Shelby and later moved to Great Falls. She and her husband,...
Nellie O'Connor Tout Kraus
May 24, 2020
Nellie O’Connor Tout Kraus of Keizer, OR, passed away peacefully at the age of 92 on May 24, 2020. Nellie O’Connor was born in Great Falls, MT to William G. (Bill) O’Connor and Mary Valentine (Mae) Kidd on April 19, 1928. Nellie attended grade school and high school at Saint Mary’s, graduating in 1946 alongside her childhood friends, Rosemary Walsh,...
