Rita Nellie Patterson
Nov 2, 2024
Rita Patterson passed away peacefully, returning to her heavenly Father on November 2, 2024. She leaves behind a legacy of faith, love, and devotion to her family. Born on August 22, 1935, in Great Falls, Montana, to Francis and Catherine Reidy, Rita shared an unbreakable bond with her twin sister, Zita, her instant best friend.
A vigil...
Dallas Louis Decelles
Nov 1, 2024
Dallas Louis DeCelles, 68, of Great Falls, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024.
A celebration of his life will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. on Friday, November 8, 2024, at the Little Shell Chippewa Cree Tribe Cultural Center, 1529 Stuckey Rd, Great Falls. Bring your stories and a favorite dish to share.
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Thomas "Tom" George Winjum
Oct 30, 2024
Thomas “Tom” George Winjum, 84, of Great Falls, passed away peacefully at home on October 30, 2024.
A funeral liturgy will be held on Monday, November 4th at 2:00 PM at Holy Spirit Catholic Church.
Tom was born in Great Falls, MT, February 22, 1940, to Conrad and Virginia Winjum and was the youngest of...
Donald "Don" Jay Greeno
Oct 28, 2024
Donald Jay Greeno was born November 22, 1942, to Jay and Louise Greeno in San Diego, California. He died peacefully of cancer on October 28, 2024, in Farmington, New Mexico.
Don was raised and attended schools in San Diego, graduating from Crawford High School in 1961. Choosing a life of service to others, he attended California College...
Rolfe Merlin Sunwall
Oct 28, 2024
Rolfe Merlin Sunwall was born October 3, 1957, in Conrad, Montana. He was the fourth child of seven born to Sam and Doris Sunwall. A big loving family where he had built in best friends. He attended schools in Conrad and Dutton. Growing up on the family farm is where Rolfe worked hard and played harder. He enjoyed the...
Kathy Ann Anderson
Oct 28, 2024
Kathy Ann Anderson, aged 68, passed away on October 28, 2024, at her home in Great Falls, MT. She was known for her funny, kind, and generous spirit, and she had a huge heart that touched everyone she met.
Born August 19, 1956, in Great Falls, MT to Alfred J. and Muriel Kittock. The second youngest of...
Sandra "Sandy" Kay Ramstead
Oct 26, 2024
Sandra Kay “Sandy” Ramstead returned to the arms of our Lord in the early morning hours of October 26, 2024, after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer.
Sandy was born in Kalispell, Montana on May 3, 1955, to Frances “Frankie” and Richard “Dick” Byrne. She attended Cayuse Prairie Elementary School and graduated from Flathead High...
Linda Marie Cooley
Oct 23, 2024
Linda M. Cooley, 74, of Great Falls, passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2024.
Linda loved numbers. She was always about math. I remember her teaching me “times tables” and I did really well until I got to 8X7. To this day I have to count it out every time. Because of her affinity for numbers, she...
Keith Edward Baker
Oct 23, 2024
On October 23, 2024, Keith Baker, as our Momma used to ask of all her kids, left this world a better place than when he entered it. Being the eldest of four ragged members of the Phyllis Baker clan, Keith had his hands full. Keith let us know he lived the life he wanted and had no regrets; except...
David Darryl Bibb
Oct 19, 2024
David Darryl Bibb was born in Topeka, Kansas on September 4, 1955, and passed away on October 19, 2024, after a lengthy battle with Covid-related complications.
A graveside service will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at Highland Cemetery.
He received his bachelor’s degree in anthropology from the University of Kansas,...
Hugo James Tureck
Oct 18, 2024
Hugo James Tureck, 86, of Coffee Creek died peacefully, surrounded by family, October 18, 2024, at the Benefis Peace Hospice in Great Falls.
Hugo grew up in Bozeman with his parents Quentin and Mae and siblings Jerome and Rita. The Montana of the 1940s and 50s fed his curiosity for history, the environment, and politics where he...
Scott N. Lukkason
Oct 17, 2024
Scott Lukkason, 68, died Thursday, October 17th, 2024, at Benefis ICU following a short illness that ended in cardiac arrest.
Viewing will take place at O’Connor Funeral Home, 2425 8th Ave. N., on Friday, October 25th, from 5:00-8:00 PM. A funeral service will be held Saturday, October 26th, 2024, at the Great Falls Church of Christ,1300 6th...
Delbert Edgar Whitsell
Oct 14, 2024
Delbert E. Whitsell, aged 84, of Great Falls, Montana, passed away on October 14, 2024. There will be no services per Delbert’s request. Cremation has taken place under the direction of O’Connor Funeral Home.
Lois Ellen Stroh
Oct 9, 2024
Lois Ellen Stroh, 92 years, of Livermore, CO, died at her granddaughter’s home in Great Falls, MT of natural causes on October 9, 2024.
She was born in Loveland, CO to Thomas Beecher and Florence Elnora (Lasswell) Wright and grew up in her hometown with a brief stay in Oregon. Lois attended Lincoln Elementary prior to World...
Catherine Ann Purcell O'Dell Novis
Oct 9, 2024
Catherine Ann Purcell O’Dell Novis, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at home on October 9, 2024, at the age of 92. Born June 14, 1932, in Dubuque, Iowa, Kitty, as she was affectionately known, was the youngest of six children born to John R. and Susan Reiter Purcell during one of the worst years of the...
Leonard Wipf
Oct 8, 2024
Leonard Wipf, born on February 17, 2008, went to live forever with the Lord on October 8, 2024. His sudden tragic accident has left us reeling with the loss of his witty humor and beautiful smile.
Leonard’s favorite pastime was working in the Forklift Shop with his dad and brothers. His fun-loving, boisterous energy never failed to...
Eleanor Luise Wigen
Oct 6, 2024
Eleanor Luise Wigen, born Eleanor Luise Schmid on July 17, 1931, in Munich, Germany, left this world on October 6, 2024.
Eleanor emigrated to the United States in the early 50’s as the young bride of an American soldier. She found work in various industries throughout the country, until she found her first true career in sales...
Michael Sean Gilligan
Oct 3, 2024
Michael Sean Gilligan was welcomed to the world on September 23, 1965, in Great Falls, Montana by his parents, Pete Gilligan and Clary Kernaghan Gilligan. Being the firstborn child and grandchild on both sides, he was immediately loved and adored by all. He shocked those that love him when he passed away of natural causes in Great Falls, on...
Rustin Floerchinger
Oct 3, 2024
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Rustin Floerchinger, who left us on October 3, 2024. Rustin was a beloved father of three beautiful girls, Kylie, Dakota, and Danika, whom he kept in his heart daily. Through all of his challenges, the love he held for them was his most talked about subject.
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Margie Jean Argabright
Sep 30, 2024
Margie Jean Argabright, 94, passed away peacefully at her home in Great Falls, Montana, on September 29, 2024. Margie is survived by sons, Vic (Linda) and Jeff (Kim) and their children, Amy and Gina, and Ryan and Jake; respectively as well as two great-grandsons, Maverick and Luca by Ryan; and daughters, Terri (Mark) and Julie (Jeff). Her husband, Perry...
