Obituaries

Jul 17, 2024

Marlys Ann Mustad, 82, of Great Falls and formerly of Glasgow, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024.

A vigil will be at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at O’Connor Memorial Chapel. A funeral liturgy will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church with burial to...

Jul 16, 2024

Kenneth Lee Offerdahl, 73, of Valier, Montana, passed away on July 16, 2024, surrounded by his family after a long battle with a neurological illness.

A rosary will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, July 19, 2024, with a funeral liturgy at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 20, 2024, both at St. Francis Catholic Church in...

Jul 14, 2024

Bruci Ann Hall, 74, passed away peacefully on July 14, after a hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer.

Bruci Ann was born on April 1, 1950, in Great Falls, Montana. She attended Our Lady of Lourdes and graduated from Great Falls High School in 1968. She went on to study Sociology at the University of Montana, Class of...

Jul 14, 2024

Joan Bradley, 85, passed away on July 14, 2024. She was a lifelong resident of Great Falls. She was one of six sisters, the second youngest daughter born to Vaino Kivi and Lois Robinson.

Joan and Howard Bradley were married in 1960 and shared 55 years of love, laughter, and endless adventures until Howard’s passing in 2015....

Jul 12, 2024

On July 12, 2024, Bonita “Bonnie” Kay Cartwright, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family just one month and one day after her gall bladder/liver cancer diagnosis.

Bonita Kay Gruenhagen was born September 10, 1951, in Conrad, MT to her parents, Maxine Depner and Arthur (Bud) Gruenhagen. She grew up in Great Falls and enjoyed visiting her...

Jul 12, 2024

Shirley Keeler of Great Falls passed away peacefully at Benefis Eastview Memory Care surrounded by her family on July 12, 2024.

Shirley was born on May 29, 1942, in Lewistown, Montana, to Chuck and Ruth Mauws. Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred; parents; 2 brothers; and a half-brother. Shirley left behind her son, Leonard...

Jul 11, 2024

Chief Master Sergeant (retired) Daniel Orson Wells, 58 years old of Great Falls, Montana, was deployed to Heaven on July 11, 2024.

He was tragically killed in an auto accident and taken from all of us much too early. He was a loving husband, father, and loyal friend. He served 28 years in the US Air Force...

Jul 11, 2024

Gene Alex Schwantes, 71, passed away on Thursday, July 11th, with his family by his side after a 4.5 year battle with GIST cancer. A memorial service will be held at 1:00p.m. on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel.

Gene was born in Mayville, WI, on February 16, 1953, to Alex and Peggy Schwantes....

Jul 10, 2024

On July 10,2024, Joyce Marie Depner, 85, passed peacefully in her sleep after her lunch while taking an afternoon nap.

Joyce Marie Werner was born to her parents Henry Werner and Amanda Green on April 5,1939, in Carson, ND. Where she was raised on the family’s homestead farm. Her twin siblings, Donna and Donald, used to joke...

Jul 10, 2024

Anna Mae Gomke, 82, passed away from Cancer on July 10, 2024, at Park Place Health Care Center.

Anna Mae was born in Havre, MT to Anna Friesen and Theodore Madsen on September 8, 1941, and was one of 7 children. On October 28, 1959, she married Clarence “Blackie” Gomke and had two children, Rich and Debi....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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,...

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...