Kenneth "Ken" Charles Mcquire
Jul 8, 2024
Kenneth “Ken” C. McQuire passed away peacefully at Benefis Healthcare on July 8, 2024, with his family by his side.
He was born May 27, 1940, to Rosella and Joe McQuire. Ken served in the Marine Corps and spent 33 years working for the United States Postal Service.
Ken is survived by his son, Sam...
Yvonne Marie Lawrence
Jul 7, 2024
Yvonne Marie Lawrence passed peacefully at Peace Hospice with her family by her side.
Yvonne was born in Glasgow, Montana on February 9, 1943, to Mary C. Johnson and Edward LaMere.
She attended school in Helena, Montana.
Yvonne had a long career in housekeeping. She especially loved working as a condo maid in...
Thomas "Tom" Fredrick Davis
Jul 3, 2024
Thomas F. “Tom” Davis, 73, of Winfield, Kansas, passed away July 3, 2024, at home surrounded by family.
Born December 15, 1950, in Great Falls, Montana, he was the son of Franklin H. and Genevieve L. (Tews) Davis. Tom served in the Montana Air National Guard from 1970 to 1978. He was a dedicated Medical Administrator at...
Leon Nels Laverdure
Jun 29, 2024
Leon Nels Laverdure, 51, of Great Falls, passed away on June 29, 2024. A celebration of his life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at the Black Eagle Community Center.
Leon was born in Great Falls on January 28, 1973, to Ralph and Carmen (Whiteford) Laverdure. He completed his GED and worked...
Arlene Lenore Morrison
Jun 28, 2024
Arlene Morrison, 85, of Great Falls, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2024, at Peace Hospice of complications due to a 12 year battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Cremation has taken place.
Arlene was born on March 28, 1939, in Choteau. She lived in Augusta until the age of 3. The family then moved to Great Falls. All...
Peter "Pete" Edwin Hoppe
Jun 24, 2024
Peter E. “Pete” Hoppe was born on April 16, 1956, to Frank and Christina Hoppe in Great Falls, Montana. He died on June 24, 2024, at his home.
He attended schools in Great Falls, graduating from CM Russell High School in 1974. He attended his first year of college in Missoula for a welding course. He worked...
Emily Melissa Bruhn
Jun 20, 2024
Emily Melissa Bruhn, aged 46, passed away on June 20, 2024, in Great Falls, Montana. She was born on October 21, 1977, in Tacoma, Washington to Thomas Bruhn and Karen Paul.
She attained her BSRN from Grand Canyon University and graduated from Helena College with an associate’s degree. In high school Emily was part of the National...
Billea Rae Rada
Jun 19, 2024
Billea was the firstborn of George and Charlotte (Moeller) Carver. She was followed by 6 brothers, George (Elinor) of Fort Benton, Gary (Shirley) of Kalispell, Charles (Ginger) of Townsend, Robert (Nel) of Idaho, Donald (Joy, deceased) of Stanford, and Larry (Shelly) of Seely Lake.
A funeral liturgy will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 26,...
Ruth Louise Stensrud
Jun 15, 2024
A celebration of life service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, July 29, 2024, at Canyon Life Church, 19 Central Avenue West, Cascade, Montana.
Ruth L. Barkley Stensrud, 80, of Great Falls, passed away quietly Saturday, June 15, 2024. She was surrounded by family and a close friend. She was born October 17,1943, in Havre,...
Matthew Lucas Wouters
Jun 12, 2024
Matthew Lucas Wouters, 20, passed away on June 12, 2024.
Matthew was born with a rare condition known as CHARGE Syndrome. Although he faced many medical challenges during his life, he was always surrounded by his loving family. He enjoyed head rubs, cause and effect toys, and his water time.
He is survived by his...
Robert L. Stevens Jr.
Jun 12, 2024
We regret to inform you that our beloved brother, Robert L. Stevens Jr. passed peacefully from this earth on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, due to a long, hard-fought battle with Liver Cancer. Robert passed away in Portland, Oregon.
Visitation will be held from 12:00 Noon to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at O'Connor Funeral Home...
Ilo Joyce Muller
Jun 8, 2024
Ilo Joyce Muller, 94, of Great Falls, passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2024.
A family burial will be held at Highland Cemetery in Havre, Montana at a later date.
Ilo was born on September 22, 1929, in Cathay, North Dakota to Nicholas and Erma (Garland) Donker. After graduating from high school, she went on...
Carey Lee Bonney
Jun 7, 2024
Carey Lee Bonney, 69, of Great Falls, MT passed away peacefully on the afternoon of June 7, 2024, with her daughters by her side.
Carey was born on October 23, 1954, in Butte, MT to Max and Cora Bonney. Carey was one of four children. Growing up, Carey and her family moved between Butte and Great Falls,...
Shaelyn Marie Hibbard
Jun 7, 2024
Shaelyn Marie Hibbard, 34, of Great Falls, Montana, passed away on June 7, 2024, in her hometown.
She was born on February 9, 1990, in Great Falls. Shaelyn, known to her loved ones as Shae, was a loving mother, a protective big sister, and an outstanding wife. She always went the extra mile to ensure the well-being...
Joseph "Joe" Gustave Schwartz
Jun 6, 2024
Joseph G. “Joe” Schwartz Jr. passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, June 6, 2024.
Joe was born on May 27, 1947, in Woburn, Massachusetts to Joseph and Mary Schwartz. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam Conflict and was awarded a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star.
He met his...
Patti Ann (Dunn) Winterrowd
Jun 5, 2024
Patti Ann Dunn Winterrowd passed away on June 5, 2024, in Great Falls, MT, at the age of 63. She was born on February 19, 1961, in Conrad, MT, to the late Milo Dunn and Donna Dunn.
Patti was a daredevil with a passion for adventure. She was an accomplished scuba diver, skydiver, and completed the Spartan...
Rosalyn Beam Knadler Wood
Jun 4, 2024
Rosalyn Beam Knadler Wood was born at home in 1927, in Willow Creek, Montana to Raymond and Sarah (Bliler) Beam, the eighth of nine children. She passed away at home on June 4, 2024, in the presence of family in Cascade, Montana.
From an early age, Rose loved being outside, helping take care of the family’s animals,...
Nina Anna (Brannon) Ballatore
Jun 4, 2024
On June 4, 2024, exactly 2 weeks prior to her 80th birthday, Nina Ann (Brannon) Ballatore, was received into the arms of Jesus.
Nina was the eldest of 15 children and demonstrated her natural leadership when, despite being the new girl her senior year, she asked Frank Ballatore to the Sadie Hawkins dance. This led to their...
Sidney Pohaku Carlson
Jun 2, 2024
Sidney Pohaku Carlson, age 45, passed away June 2, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones and laser lights.
Sidney Pohaku was born on April 1, 1979, to Laurie and Derek in Oahu, Hawaii. He was born with hydrophilic cyst syndrome and against all odds he not only survived he thrived. Despite having several surgeries and hospital stays,...
Lynda Anne Hillmar
May 31, 2024
Lynda Anne Hillmar, 74, passed away May 31, 2024, at Peace Hospice in Great Falls.
She was born on September 8, 1949, to Clifford and Helen Huntsberger (Bruneau). Lynda graduated from Great Falls High School in 1968 and the University of Montana in 1974. She married Bert William “Bill” Hillmar on September 8, 1973. Lynda and Bill...
