Marlena Kay Klassen
Mar 15, 2018
Marlena “Marfarlarcar” Kay Klassen of Great Falls passed away March 15, 2018 peacefully surrounded by loved ones. Cremation has taken place and no services are planned. Marlena was born March 7, 1960 in Great Falls. Marlena was given the gift of gab, and it took her to many places; England, France, Baltimore Maryland, San Clementi California, Gardiner Maine, Missoula Montana...
Jeanne Marie Steffes
Mar 15, 2018
Jeanne was born in Great Falls on September 22, 1949. Jeanne graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1967. She later attended the College of Great Falls, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology. She was married in 1969 and divorced in 1980. She pursued her career as a barber, where she made many friends. Jeanne...
Michael John Balko
Mar 10, 2018
Michael John “Mike” Balko, 77, of Great Falls passed away March 10, 2018. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, March 16, 2018 at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel, 1410 13th Street South. Mike was born June 20, 1940 in Great Falls.He received a B.S. from the College of Great Falls (1962) and a M.S.Ed at Western...
John F Nelson
Mar 9, 2018
John F. Nelson, 85, husband of Virginia S. Nelson passed away on March 9, 2018.He was born in Wichita, KS on October 22, 1932, the son of the late Hugo & Helen Nelson.He attended grade schools in Denver and Colorado Springs, CO, Salt Lake City, UT and the Ursuline Academy and St Mary’s in Great Falls, MT. He graduated in...
Patricia Arlene Thornley
Mar 9, 2018
Patricia was born October 12, 1938 in Hamilton, Montana. She graduated from Great Falls Catholic High School and completed her education at Great Falls Community College. Patricia began her career in Anaconda as a secretary. She later worked as a legal secretary for Jardine, Stephenson, Blewitt and Weaver until her retirement in 2001. Patricia was a devoted, active Christian in...
Roberta "Bobbie" Stewart
Mar 8, 2018
Roberta “Bobbie” Jean Davey Stewart passed peacefully at her home on International Women’s Day. Survivors include daughters Debra Stewart, Sharon Stewart, Susan Stewart and Ellen (John) Stewart Dustman; a son, Robert Stewart; grandchildren David and Stacy (Raye Kriesel) Miller, Michael and Sandra Post, Sara Stewart and Benton Dustman; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of...
Richard "Dick" Block
Mar 5, 2018
Richard “Dick” Block, 89, passed away on Monday, March 5, 2018 at Benefis. Visitation will be from 10:00 am to 5:30 pm on Friday, March 9, 2018 at O’Connor Funeral Home. A funeral service will be 2:00 pm on Saturday, March 10, 2018 at O’Connor Memorial Chapel, followed by entombment at Hillcrest Lawn Mausoleum. Dick was born on November 18,...
Brian Corey Jensen
Mar 3, 2018
Brian Corey Jensen, 50, of Great Falls, Montana, left his earthly bounds on March 3, 2018 to join our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Services will be announced at a later date. Brian was born in Plentywood, Montana to Truels and Angeline Jensen on October 29, 1967.He attended school at Opheim, Montana and Northern Montana College. Brian managed the Farmers...
Marjorie "Peggy" Schwantes
Feb 27, 2018
Marjorie (Peggy) Schwantes, 88, of Great Falls Montana, passed away at Peace Hospice on February 27, 2018. A celebration of Peggy’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, March 5, at O’Connor Memorial Chapel. Peggy was born September 21, 1929, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Alphonso and Emma Gilman. After her father’s death, Peggy was raised by her mother and...
Kimberly "Kimi" Gaub
Feb 23, 2018
Kimberly Kay Gaub, 57, was born September 9, 1960 to Ted and Sally Gaub in Billings.Our "Kimi" died peacefully on Friday, February 23, 2018 after a brief illness. She graduated from Great Falls High in 1978, earned her bachelor’s at the College of Great Falls, and her master’s from Northern Montana College.Kimi loved teaching.She started her career in the Great...
Terrance H. "Terry" Guckeen
Feb 21, 2018
Terrance H. “Terry” Guckeen, 74, of Black Eagle, passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at his home. A Celebration of Terry’s Life will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, March 9, 2018 at the Do Bar. Terry was born March 31, 1943 in Beach, ND to Harold and Helen Guckeen and was the oldest of seven children. After...
Eugene W. Bushard, Jr.
Feb 20, 2018
Eugene Wilford Bushard, Jr., 89, of Great Falls, passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at the Kalispell Medical Center. Public visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., followed by a vigil service at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 4, 2018 at O’Connor Memorial Chapel. Funeral liturgy will be at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, March 5, 2018 at Our...
Wayne Thomas Mckay
Feb 19, 2018
Wayne Thomas McKay, 81, of Fort Shaw, died of heart failure after less than a day at Benefis Hospital, Great Falls, Montana on the morning of President’s Day, Monday, February 19, 2018. Wayne’s wishes were for cremation.A private gathering will be held this summer to celebrate his life. Wayne was born in Cottage Grove, Oregon to Willard and Dorothy McKay....
Dennis John King
Feb 18, 2018
Dennis John King, 78, of Great Falls, passed away on February 18, 2018 at Peace Hospice.Cremation is in the care of O'Connor Funeral Home.No services are planned.
John Hysik Bushilla
Feb 16, 2018
John Hysik Bushilla, 67, of Simms, was ushered into heaven on Friday, February 16, 2018 at Benefis Hospital in Great Falls, Montana. John was born in Helena, Montana on March 31, 1950 to Frank and Eleanor Bushilla, the 3rd of 8 children. John attended junior high at St. Helena Catholic School and graduated from Helena High in 1969. After high...
Ruth J. Kleinsasser
Feb 16, 2018
Ruth J. Kleinsasser, 76, of Rockport Colony in Pendroy, MT, passed away on Friday, February 16, 2018. Ruth was born May 27, 1941 in Alberta, Canada. She was a Kindergarten teacher at the colony and she enjoyed knitting and spending time with her family and friends. Ruth is survived by daughters Nella, Lisbeth, and Katie of Rockport Colony; son Darius...
Doryne Margaret Ouellette
Feb 16, 2018
Doryne Ouellette, 90, of Great Falls, passed away February 16, 2018 at Peace Hospice.Cremation is in the care of O'Connor Funeral Home.Services are being planned for a later date.
Christine A. Caldwell
Feb 13, 2018
Christine Pate Caldwell, 57, left the earthly arms of her loving husband to be in the heavenly arms of her Lord and savior in the early hours of February 13, 2018. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, February 16, 2018 at O’Connor Funeral Home. A funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 17,...
Harold E. Bossie Jr.
Feb 12, 2018
Harold Edward Bossie, Jr., 69, passed away Monday, February 12, 2018, at Peace Hospice. A memorial service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 17, 2018 at O’Connor Memorial Chapel. Arrangements are in the care of O’Connor Funeral Home. Harold was born March 18, 1948 in Maine. He was a Forest Ranger in Maine before entering into the U.S....
Candita Shreeve Childers
Feb 11, 2018
Candita Shreeve Childers, 94, passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2018. Visitation for Candita S. Childers, 94, will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at O’Connor Memorial Chapel. A funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 21, also at O’Connor Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow at Highland Cemetery.Arrangements are in the care...
