Obituaries

Apr 9, 2025

Derick Alexander Halladay, 39, of Great Falls, Montana, passed away on April 9, 2025.

Born with a generous heart and an adventurous spirit, Derick lived in Michigan and Louisiana before making his home in Montana. He was a proud father to eight children—Tori and Brayden (with Ashley), Alexander, Piper, and Elliot (with Nicole), Blake (with Debra), Jared (with Jessica), and Dustin...

Apr 3, 2025

Our beloved Philip Joseph Eve passed into the presence of the Lord on April 3, 2025. He went peacefully from his home in Great Falls, Montana, at the age of 90.

He was born on March 1, 1935, in Belt, Montana, to Joseph W. and Lorena (Casper) Eve. He was the fourth out of their ten children. His dad, JW, was...

Mar 31, 2025

Ruben Roman Portugal, 96, of Great Falls, Montana, passed away on Monday, March 31, 2025.

Ruben was born on July 6, 1928, in Superior, Arizona to Ansurio and Beatrice (Danniels) Portugal. He grew up and attended schools in Arizona and enlisted in the United States Army, during which time he earned and was awarded the distinguished Purple Heart for his service...

Mar 31, 2025

Reina Guzman (Whitford), 45, of Billings, Montana, passed away suddenly at her home on March 31, 2025.

Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at O'Connor Funeral Home. Her memorial service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday April 4, 2025, at O'Connor Memorial Chapel.

Born in Great Falls, Montana, on January 9, 1980, to...

Mar 30, 2025

Lorrayne Kathryn Zobrak passed away peacefully on March 30, 2025, in Great Falls.

Lorrayne was born March 23, 1937, to Fred and Louise (Haug) Poier and raised in Osnabrock, ND. After graduating from Osnabrock High School, she earned her Standard Teaching Certificate from Moorhead State. She began her teaching career in Wolf Point before moving to Great Falls. She met her...

Mar 27, 2025

Linda Braddock Bennetts passed away peacefully from congestive heart failure on March 27, 2025, at the age of 75 in Great Falls, MT.

Linda was born on October 27, 1949, to Ralph Braddock and Mildred Long (both deceased) in Belle Fourche, SD. She grew up and attended school in Shoshoni, WY. As a junior in high school, her family relocated to...

Mar 25, 2025

Denise Harmon, a beloved mother, wife, and lifelong animal lover, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2025, at the age of 68 in Great Falls, Montana. She was born on October 30, 1956, in Great Falls where she attended CMR High School, the class of 75.

Denise's life was defined by her unwavering love and devotion to animals. She had a...

Mar 24, 2025

Margery Annette Schlereth, 79, passed away on March 24, 2025, in Great Falls, Montana. She is survived by her husband, Ronald Schlereth for almost 57 years of marriage. Born on January 17, 1946, Margery was a graduate of Great Falls High School.

She built a career in banking and later worked at Blue Cross, where her intelligence and dedication were evident....

Mar 11, 2025

Ronald “Ron” Dean Hanni, 81, of Great Falls, passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at Peace Hospice.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Laurel Cemetery in Laurel, Montana.

Ron was born on August 19, 1943, in Billings, Montana to Edward and Audra (Shandy) Hanni. After graduating from high school, he joined the...

Mar 5, 2025

Lucille Marie Krajacich, 77, of Great Falls, Montana, passed away March 5, 2025.

Lucille was born on October 9, 1947, in Great Falls, Montana. She attended grade school at St. Gerard's Catholic School and graduated from Great Falls Central Catholic High School in 1965. Pursuing her passion for deaf education, she earned a Bachelor’s in Elementary Education from Montana State University...

Mar 2, 2025

Stan the Man cast his last line on March 2, 2025. He was born on May 31,1941, in Great Falls to John and Mary Smovir, alongside his twin sister, Evelyn. From an early age, Stan had a deep appreciation for the great outdoors, a passion that would shape his life and bring him immeasurable joy.

Stan married...

Mar 1, 2025

Jennifer Ann “Jen” Gentry Rogers went home to our Lord on March 1, 2025. Jen was born on January 2, 1976, in Ottumwa, Iowa, to Peg and Bob Gentry. She passed away from complications of MS.  Jen is no longer struggling in her broken body, but fought a good fight. She has definitely earned her reward with God for...

Feb 27, 2025

Jon Louis Williams passed away on February 27, 2025, at the age of 69 in Great Falls, Montana. He was born on February 13, 1956, in Superior, Wisconsin to William and Willa Williams.

Jon proudly served his country in the United States Air Force, where he was stationed in the Philippines and Germany.

After his...

Feb 25, 2025

Ann Louise (Langfeldt) Boettcher, 84, of Great Falls, Montana, passed away during a brief hospital stay on February 25, 2025. Born on September 24, 1940, in Fargo, North Dakota, she moved to Great Falls in 1944, where she built lifelong friendships and began her journey of thoughtfulness and care for others.

In 1960, Ann married the love of her life, Larry...

Feb 25, 2025

Barbara “Barb” Jean Rapp, 73, of Great Falls, passed away on February 25, 2025.

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. on March 5, 2025, at Antioch Church in Great Falls followed by a graveside service at 12:30 at Sunset Hills Cemetery in Fairfield.

Barb was born on April 24, 1951, in Great Falls, to Rex...

Feb 23, 2025

Josephine Duffey, 102, passed on February 23, 2025.

Jo was born on September 16, 1922, in Long Island, New York, of Polish immigrant parents and raised in Pennsylvania before moving to Great Falls, Montana in 1948.

She attended business school in Philadelphia. In Great Falls she managed the local Hertz office and retired as the office manager/accountant for Coors Distributing in Great...

Feb 16, 2025

The life of William Henry Tooker Jr., affectionately known as "Bill," was a tapestry woven from threads of service, love, curiosity, and an unquenchable thirst for knowledge. Bill passed away peacefully on February 16, 2025, at the age of 92, surrounded by family in Great Falls, Montana. A hometown that witnessed the latter months of a remarkable journey that...

Feb 16, 2025

Born Oct 12,1946, in National City, CA, and gained her angel wings on February 16, 2025, in Ulm, MT. Georgia’s young life criss-crossed this country following her father’s career in the US Border Patrol, but she always said she found “home” when her family settled in Montana as a teenager. She graduated from Havre Central in 1965, and briefly...

Feb 15, 2025

Barbara “Barb” J. Towne, 68, of Great Falls, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Westside Methodist Church.

Barb was born on April 6, 1956, in Helena, Montana and adopted by Walter and Lois (Christensen) Hajenga. The family moved to...

Feb 13, 2025

Leighton “Wes” John Westereng Jr, 89, of Great Falls, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025.

Wes was born on September 8, 1935, to Leighton Sr and Margaret (Rudsenske) Westereng in Morris, Minnesota. He joined the US Army after completing high school during the Korean War. After leaving the Army he went to work in the transportation...