Sandra "Sandi" Kay Elliot
Sep 7, 2025
Sandra Kay "Sandi" Elliot passed away on September 7, 2025, in Great Falls, Montana, at the age of 81.
She was born on May 12, 1944, in Lewistown, Montana, to Fred and Edna McIntyre. Sandi spent her early years in Lewistown and Straw before moving to Judith Gap, where she graduated as valedictorian of the class of 1962. She attended business...
Thomas John McMillen
Sep 7, 2025
Thomas John McMillen, of Great Falls, Montana, passed away September 7, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Born October 14, 1953, and raised in Great Falls, Tom lived a life filled with adventure, hard work, and a deep devotion to those he loved.
He is survived by his three children, Jennifer Fornall, Jessica Cottrell, and Joe (Kelly) McMillen; seven...
Earleen Mariette Galgerud
Aug 30, 2025
Earleen Mariette Galgerud, 82, of Great Falls, passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2025.
She was born on December 19, 1942, in Lewistown, Montana to Earl and Agnes (Kelly) Hartford. She had three sisters and one brother. She went to Fergus High School in Lewistown. She had to leave high school before she graduated, but she did receive her diploma when...
Frederic "Fred" Joe Cadwell
Aug 19, 2025
Fredric Joe Cadwell, aged 87, passed away peacefully at his residence due to natural causes. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel located at 1410 13th Street S, Great Falls, Montana.
Fred was born in Auburn, Washington on July 16, 1938, to Freda (Vanderwagen) Cadwell and Charles Galatin Cadwell. He...
Esther Schroer
Aug 16, 2025
Esther Schroer, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 16, 2025, from complications due to Alzheimer's.
Esther was born on December 15, 1938, on the family homestead near Havelock, North Dakota, to Jacob and Lydia Kirschmann. She was the fourteenth of 19 children and grew up helping on the family farm, where she learned...
Dennis "Denny" Lee Peterson
Aug 14, 2025
Dennis “Denny” Peterson was born in Hawthorn, Nevada on January 19, 1945, to Henry and Arloine Peterson. After a few years, the family made the move to Westminster, California where he grew up and graduated from Westminster High School. He enjoyed riding their horse, surfing, and just being a boy. Summers were spent in Montana with his grandparents working on...
Dennis Frank Petrak
Aug 12, 2025
Dennis Frank Petrak peacefully passed away at his home in Black Eagle, Montana. He was born on August 29, 1947, to Frank and Dorothy (Siefert) Petrak in Wenatchee, Washington. Dennis is survived by two daughters, Natacha Petrak, residing at Lake Side, MT and Nikkoly living in Tennessee. His daughters have blessed him with 5 granddaughters ages 22 to 30 years...
Larry Albert Seitz
Aug 7, 2025
Larry Albert Seitz, 89, of Great Falls, passed away at Peace Hospice on Thursday, August 7, 2025, surrounded by his loving wife and family.
Larry was born on June 30, 1936, in Missoula, Montana to his birth father, Albert and Eva Hochhalter. His father sadly died from pneumonia a short time before Larry’s birth. After several years of raising two children...
Carmen Ann Laverdure
Aug 5, 2025
Carmen Ann Laverdure, 73, of Great Falls, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2025.
There are no services per her request.
Carmen was born on June 19, 1952, at Fort Belknap to John and Elizabeth (Brown) Whiteford. She grew up with eight brothers and sisters. She completed her GED. She worked for 20 years at Sailboat Bingo Hall as a Bingo attendant...
Gerald "JR" Peter Sutich, Jr.
Aug 4, 2025
Gerald Peter Sutich Jr., lovingly known to family and friends as “JR,” passed away unexpectedly on August 4, 2025, at the age of 56.
Born on May 26, 1969, JR grew up in Great Falls, Montana and attended Our Lady of Lourdes through eighth grade before graduating from Centerville High School in 1986 at just 16 years old. It was during...
Charles "Chuck" Allen Kind
Jul 31, 2025
Charles “Chuck” Allen Kind was born in Kalispell, Montana on November 3, 1945, has graduated into eternity with his Heavenly Father on July 31, 2025.
Preceding him into eternity are his beautiful wife, Carol Kind; parents, Charles and Loretta Kind; sister, Holly Willis; and granddaughter, Brittney Cobb. Left to continue on without him are his children, son, Daniel (Kristen) Kind of...
Sandra Jean Bearchum
Jul 30, 2025
Sandra Bearchum-Allen, 73, of Great Falls, Montana, passed away on July 30, 2025.
Born October 5, 1951, in Soap Lake, Washington, Sandra grew up across Colorado, Montana, and Idaho-places that helped shape her independent spirit and deep connection to both people and land. She was a graduate of Kellogg High School in Kellogg, Idaho, Class of 1970. She later earned two...
Shawn Casey McGrath
Jul 27, 2025
Shawn Casey McGrath, born on June 8, 1967, in Bellflower, California, died of natural causes on July 27, 2025.
He was the fourth child and only son born to Ronald McGrath and Irena (Boilek) Keller. His mother and father were so proud upon bringing home their precious son, who even at that time possessed a thick head of golden blond hair,...
Elsie Margaret Denney
Jul 24, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Elsie Margaret Denney.
Elsie passed away peacefully on July 24, 2025, at the age of 94 in Aberdeen, Washington.
Elsie was born April 6, 1931, in Seattle, Washington to Arne and Nicoline Wold, who were immigrants from Norway. Elsie was very proud of her Norwegian heritage. She attended Roosevelt High School,...
Edwin L. Torres III
Jul 22, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Edwin L. Torres III, who departed this life on July 22, 2025, at the age of 36. He was a beloved husband, brother, nephew, cousin, and friend.
Edwin was a man of strong passions, quick wit, and a heart that didn’t always wear itself on his sleeve—but it was there. A lifelong lover...
Alexander "Joe" Joseph Filipowicz
Jul 19, 2025
On July 19th, Alex "Joe" Filipowicz, 72, passed away peacefully at Peace Hospice of Great Falls, surrounded by family and friends. A celebration of life will be planned for a later date.
Alex was born on February 4, 1953, in Great Falls, Montana, to Stella and Alex Filipowicz, the fourth of eight children. He attended Our Lady of Lourdes and graduated...
Angela Pierina Clouner
Jul 18, 2025
Mom went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 18, 2025. She was 91 years old. Per her request there will be no services. She wrote her own obituary below.
I was born on March 2, 1934, in Great Falls, Montana to Irma and Paul Squellati. I went to McKinley Elementary, Paris Gibson Junior High, and Great Falls High School...
Andrew Paliga
Jul 18, 2025
Andrew Paliga, 100, of Great Falls, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025.
He was born on January 9, 1925, in Stockett, Montana to John and Julian Paliga. He joined the Army Air Corps on May 26, 1943. He was stationed in China during WW II until he returned stateside and was honorably discharged on May 13, 1946, in Fort Lewis,...
James "Jim" Samuel Freeman
Jul 15, 2025
James Samuel Freeman, 78, of Great Falls, Montana, passed away on July 15, 2025.
Jim was born on June 7, 1947, in Bozeman, Montana. He attended grade school in Bozeman before moving to Great Falls and graduated from Great Falls High School in 1965. Pursuing his passion for the outdoors, he earned Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Fish and Wildlife Management...
Elsie Amabile Miranti
Jul 12, 2025
Family and friends mourn the passing of Elsie Amabile (Rossi) Miranti on July 12, 2025, after a fall last winter cascaded into a series of health complications.
Born on May 2, 1938, Elsie was the first of three daughters of Caesar and Maria (Ruggeri) Rossi, who emigrated from Italy to Great Falls in 1937. Her father worked in the Belt coal...
