Helen K. Carlisle
May 25, 2025
Helen K. Carlisle, 79, of Great Falls, Montana passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 25, 2025.
Helen was born on December 3, 1945, to Lloyd and Etna Wells in White Hall, Illinois. She went to school and became a Licensed Practical Nurse and worked in a nursing home.
No services are planned. Cremation has taken place under the direction of O'Connor Funeral...
Starla Michelle Larson
May 19, 2025
In the early hours of May 19, 2025, another star entered the universe. Starla Michelle (Moss) Larson was born February 22, 1978, in Great Falls, Montana to Brian Ed Moss and Stella Mae Anderson. Much of Starla’s childhood was spent with her mother and Anderson grandparents in Vaughn and with her father and stepmother Sandy in Sand Coulee and Shelby....
Randy Ray Miller Sr.
May 16, 2025
Randy Ray Miller Sr, 68, of Great Falls, passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025.
Randy was born on October 29, 1956, in Shelby, Montana to Kenneth and Alice (Lehnerz) Miller. He grew up with three sisters and one brother. After he graduated from high school he took some college courses. He became a woodcutter in the logging industry and then...
George Roy Cook Sr
May 14, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of George Ray Cook Sr on May 14, 2025, at the age of 86. Born in Eureka, Montana, on September 4, 1938, to George Washington Cook and Mary “Mickey” Basta Cook, George was a proud Montanan through and through. He was raised in Great Falls alongside his younger brother, James “Bo” Cook. His...
Robert "Bob" Edwin Grayson
May 14, 2025
With faith in the Resurrection, we announce the peaceful passing of Robert Edwin Grayson, a devoted and loving husband, father, uncle, grandfather, and friend, who was called home to the Lord on May 14, 2025, at the age of 84. Born on February 19, 1941, in Plentywood, Montana, Bob lived a life marked by kindness, humility, and creative generosity.
Bob is...
Shane Thomas Joseph
May 9, 2025
Shane Thomas Joseph, 52, of Great Falls, passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025. There are no services per his request.
Dennis Roy Willits
May 7, 2025
Dennis Roy Willits of Great Falls, Montana died May 7, 2025, from pulmonary complications. He was 75.
Dennis was born in Great Falls to Russell and Eleanor (Hegland) Willits. He graduated from Charles M. Russell High School in 1968. He spent much of his life in Oregon with his faithful and beloved dog, Ti-Jae. He returned to Great Falls late in...
John Henry Floerchinger
May 7, 2025
Born on July 17, 1960, in Conrad, Montana, John’s adventurous spirit led him on many unforgettable journeys throughout his life. Raised by his loving parents, Glenn and Esther Floerchinger, he discovered his passion for wrestling at a young age, quickly excelling in the sport. His success in high school propelled him into a career as a college wrestling coach, where...
James Louis "Jim" Meade
May 5, 2025
James Louis "Jim" Meade died on Friday, May 5, 2025, after a long, happy life of service to others and his family. He was born on July 5, 1931, and grew up in Jamestown, New York.
Jim graduated from University of Minnesota and served in the U.S. Army, after which he started his career in Tillamook, Oregon with the YMCA. He...
Valerie Louise Anne Dobbs
May 4, 2025
Valerie Louise Anne (Barbe) Dobbs passed away unexpectedly from heart complications on May 4, 2025. Valerie was born in Holyoke, Massachusetts, on March 12, 1954. She was the younger daughter of Roland Alfred Barbe and Irene G. (Pilch) Barbe. Because her father worked for the Armed Forces, the family moved every few years. As a child, Valerie lived in Holyoke,...
Austin Guinan Jr
Apr 30, 2025
Austin Guinan Jr, 76, of Montana, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2025. Born on November 22, 1948, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Austin Sr. and Georgia Guinan, Austin lived a life of service, dedication, and faith.
In 1967, Austin joined the Air Force as an electrician and proudly served a tour in Vietnam. Following his overseas service, he was stationed at...
Christine Mary Durbin
Apr 24, 2025
Christine Mary Durbin, 62, of Great Falls, passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2025.
She was born on March 26, 1963, in Great Falls to Cecil and Barbara (Nelson) Durbin. She attended Charles M. Russell High School. She earned her GED at Largent before attending Vo-Tech of Great Falls. She worked in various jobs over the years. This included fast food,...
Jean Mae McCafferty
Apr 23, 2025
Jean Mae (Gillette) McCafferty passed away peacefully on April 23, 2025, surrounded by her family. Her final days were spent with her children, grandchildren, extended family, and friends at her side. As she would have wanted, we shared in many laughs and memories. It was heart-warming to walk in her front door and hear the laughter and joyous conversation. Jean...
Daryle Dean White
Apr 22, 2025
Daryle Dean White, 89, of Great Falls, passed away on April 22, 2025.
Daryle was born on September 21, 1935, in Scottsbluff, Nebraska to Edward Pearson Jr and Hazel (Kitchen) White. He had three siblings and attended schools in Mead, Washington. He worked as a steel worker with Kaiser Aluminum while he lived in Spokane, Washington. He was a janitor for...
Patricia "Pat" Ann Pontet
Apr 22, 2025
Patricia Pontet, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and woman of unwavering faith, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones.
Born on June 22, 1941, in Bairoil, Wyoming, Patricia was the second of four children born to Howard and Marion Tibbles. She was the oldest daughter and a loving sister to Duane, Betty, and Bobbi. She graduated from Fort Benton...
John William Matson
Apr 21, 2025
Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, John William Matson of Helena, MT, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 17, at O’Connor Memorial Chapel in Great Falls, followed by a Rite of Committal at Mount Olivet Cemetery.
John is survived by his sons, John Jr. (Kimberly) and...
Ryan Lewis Zerka
Apr 21, 2025
Ryan Lewis Zerka, 47, of Great Falls and formerly of Grand Blanc, Michigan, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025.
Ryan was born on February 27, 1978, in Flint, Michigan to Mansour and Regina “Penny” (Kelush) Zerka. He attended Carmen-Ainsworth Community Schools. He worked as a steel fabricator/fitter for 24 years before becoming a steel fabrication supervisor. A position he has...
Shannon Leroy Sorlie
Apr 16, 2025
Shannon Leroy Sorlie, 76, of Great Falls, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.
Shannon was born on December 8, 1948, in Great Falls, Montana, the only child of Roy and Melvina (Pederson) Sorlie. He grew up on the westside attending Franklin and Russell Elementary and West Junior High School. He started high school at Great Falls High until Charles M....
Anna Marie Rosteck
Apr 14, 2025
Anna Marie Rosteck died peacefully on April 14, 2025, at her parents’ home surrounded by family after a long battle with cancer. Anna came into this world as a surprise and continued to surprise people her whole life. She was born June 10, 1980, to Robert and Betty Joan (Norling) Rosteck and had the family wrapped around her little finger...
Todd Ronald Schlereth
Apr 12, 2025
Todd Schlereth, 57, of Great Falls, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 12, 2025.
Todd is survived by his loving wife, Deana; father, Ron Schlereth; son, Kyler Schlereth and daughter-in-law, Brooke. He was joyfully anticipating becoming a grandfather for the first time with the upcoming birth of Callum Schlereth. He is also survived by his brother, Troy Schlereth and sister-in-law, Christy;...
