Obituaries

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...

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

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 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...

Feb 11, 2025

Darrel Lynn Cook, 87, of Great Falls, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025.

A memorial service will be held at a later date with arrangements in the care of O’Connor Funeral Home.

Darrel was born February 7, 1938, in Chinook, Montana to Ruth Richardson. He was adopted by Howard Cook when he married Ruth....

Feb 8, 2025

Our beloved GGB, Barbara Joanne Meek, 92, of Great Falls, passed away February 8, 2025. The family will announce a celebration of life to be held at a later date.

Barbara was born February 2, 1933 in Lewistown to Arthur Daugherty and Mary Norton. At age 5 she moved to Great Falls and attended Ursuline Academy, where...

Feb 7, 2025

Patrick Allen Berryhill, 72, of Great Falls, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025.

Feb 5, 2025

Terry Lee Woodson, age 77, of Fairfield, Montana passed away on February 05, 2025, after a sudden illness.

Terry was born in 1947 to William A. Woodson and Ruth A. Woodson in St. Louis, MO. Having grown up in Azusa, California, Terry graduated from Azusa High School in 1965, and he subsequently went on to work for...

Feb 5, 2025

Onnolee Maureen (Kellegher) Murray, aged 86, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2025, in Fairfield, MT. She was born on July 21, 1938, in Anaconda, MT, to Elizabeth and Patrick Kellegher.

On July 24, 1960, Onnolee married the love of her life, Donald Murray, and together they built a strong, loving family. She is survived by their...

Feb 5, 2025

Charles Roy Cummings, affectionately known as "Papa Chuck," passed away on February 5 at the age of 94. Chuck was born in Great Falls on June 27, 1930, to George Marshall and Ruth (Donner) Cummings.

Chuck served in the United States Marine Corps from 1948 to 1952. After serving our country, he returned to Great Falls where...

Feb 3, 2025

Richard Kelcie Wright, 60, of Great Falls, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2025. Cremation has taken place at O’Connor Funeral Home. There are no services that are being planned.

He was born on April 24, 1964, in Dyersburg, Tennessee to Vernon and Betty (Schorberg) Wright. He worked as the Maintenance Supervisor at Fast Car Wash.

Jan 31, 2025

Carol Marie Salway-Henderson passed away on January 31, 2025. A celebration of her life will be held in Spring 2025.

She was born November 3, 1955, in Browning to Sullivan Hameline and Hildegard “Tiny” Henriksen. Carol attended schools in Browning, and Cut Bank, and received her associate degree in business administration at Blackfeet Community College. She worked...

Jan 31, 2025

Gregory Sloop, MD passed away at home on January 31, 2025, at the age of 62.

Gregory was a highly respected pathologist, researcher, and author. He was also an active member of First Alliance Church in Great Falls.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at First Alliance...

Jan 30, 2025

David Bruce Hall 79, passed away on January 30, 2025, at home in Bozeman, MT.  He was surrounded by his loved ones, just the way he wanted it to be. Dave was born in Great Falls, MT on November 30, 1945, five minutes before his twin brother, Dick Hall. A longtime resident of Great Falls, Dave graduated from Great...