Obituaries

May 7, 2023

For 100 years and 103 days, James “Jim” Hasterlik lived his life with incentive and a thirst for words.

On May 7, 2023, Jim sipped his last coffee and whiskey ditch, to leave behind many hats, slips of paper, and countless pairs of well-worn shoes.

“Little Jimmy” was born to James Albert...

May 4, 2023

Rose Marie Daniels Rodarte was born on February 26, 1942, in the town of Havre, MT in the family home. She was raised in and currently lives in Great Falls.

She is survived by three siblings, Theresa Hiatt, James “Jim” Daniels and Debra “Debbie” Daniels; and her...

May 2, 2023

Shirley Ann (Lyhne) Guza, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully in the arms of the Lord on May 2, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Born July 20, 1945, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, to Peter and Rosemary Lyhne, she moved to the United States with her family as a child.

Shirley...

May 2, 2023

Dick was born on Sept. 2, 1950, to Phil and Katie Schoonover in Fort Benton, Montana. He graduated from Fort Benton High School in 1969 and went on to a few years of college at Northern Montana College. He then moved to Great Falls to work for the Montana Power Company as a meter reader before advancing to...

Apr 30, 2023

Shirley George LaPierre, daughter of Henry Howard George and Margaret Muir George, met the love of her life W.F. Frank LaPierre at a roller-skating rink in Great Falls, MT. at a young age in the 1950’s. They married and created a family with 7 children and lived hand in hand until she was widowed in 1987.

Apr 29, 2023

“Teddy” Boice passed away from natural causes on April 29, 2023, in Great Falls. He was the son of Mary and Frank Boice.

He served in the national guard for 6 years. In his next career, he was the head engineer for the Great Falls School District. Many students remembered him years later. From there,...

Apr 27, 2023

Julian “Pete” Lee passed away on April 27, 2023, two days short of his 89th birthday.

He was born in Lewistown, Montana on April 29, 1934, to Herb and Myrtle L ee. Pete was the 10th of 11 children. At the age of two the family moved to Sun River, Montana. He attended schools in...

Apr 26, 2023

Grace Lucille (Fladstol) Hewitt passed away April 26, 2023.

She was born in Conrad MT on November 6, 1929, to Melvin and Gena (Stordahl) Fladstol. Grace married L. Dwane Hewitt on May 3, 1948. After her children were in high school, Grace began her work outside of the home. She worked a variety of places...

Apr 20, 2023

David Lynn Peters, 69, of Black Eagle, passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2023.

David was an avid lover of nature. He is survived by his adoring daughter, Megan.

Apr 18, 2023

Cale Thomas Augustine died unexpectedly on April 18, 2023, at the age of 70 in a local hospital.

He was born in Great Falls, MT on October 15, 1952, to Wilbur and Lillian Augustine. Cale enjoyed sports, fishing, hunting and truly enjoyed his time at their family cabin outside of Augusta, MT. He attended Great...

Apr 16, 2023

Known by many in the community as the man in the colorful welding caps seen walking his dogs daily down 38 th Street North and River Drive, John Patrick “Gabby” Wollersheim of Great Falls passed away at age 79 in the comfort of his home in the early hours of Sunday, April 16, 2023.

A...

Apr 15, 2023

Wayne F. Davis passed away at the Peace Hospice House, on the evening of April 15, 2023, at the age of 89.

Wayne Francis Davis was born on July 27, 1934, to Frank and Affie Davis in Arkansas City, KS. Wayne grew up on a farm and attended school and played baseball and basketball in...

Apr 14, 2023

Longtime resident of Great Falls, Bernard Krystkowiak, 90, died April 14, 2023.

Born on September 3, 1932, in Bodzewko, Poland he was one of eight children whose family was forcibly evicted from their family farm by Hitler's forces at the beginning of WWII. They endured detainment in enemy labor camps in Germany, and then in the American...

Apr 9, 2023

Gabriel "Gib" Swan, 90, of Great Falls, MT, passed away on April 9, 2023.

Gabriel was born August 27, 1932, to Gabriel and Mary Swan in Glendive, MT. He moved to Great Falls, MT as a boy with his family. He was married to Roberta (Williams) for 57 years until cancer took her in 2013. He was...

Apr 9, 2023

James “Jimmy” Lee Carlson, 57, passed away suddenly of a massive heart attack at home in Armington, Montana on April 9, 2023.

James was born to Patricia and Gary Carlson on October 17, 1965, in Fort Benton, Montana. He attended Charles Russell High school in Great Falls, Montana. Shortly after high school he moved to San Antonio,...

Apr 8, 2023

It is with great sadness that our beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away after a lengthy illness, surrounded by family.

Joseph was born March 31, 1945, in Magrath, Alberta. He moved to Montana at 7 years old. Joseph, in his younger years, was a carpenter and farm manager. He then was the colony secretary for 22...

Apr 6, 2023

Margie Hernandez, age 90, of Great Falls, passed away on April 6, 2023.

Margie was born on August 26, 1932, to Maria and Leonides Hernandez in El Paso, Texas. Entering the Nursing field, Margie excelled in the lives of others through personal health care and retired in the 1980’s. As important as her work was to her,...

Apr 5, 2023

Rowdy Drury, age 4, passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2023. A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at O'Connor Memorial Chapel.

Apr 3, 2023

Curtis Allen Coster, age 28. Passed away on Monday, April 3, 2023.

Curtis graduated from Charles M. Russell High School in 2013 and went on to join the United States Air Force in 2014 after welcoming his beautiful daughter, Emma Coster. He married his wife, Destiny Coster, in 2017. In 2019, they welcomed his “little buddy,” Liam...

Mar 31, 2023

On March 31, 2023, Tammy L. Frye passed away peacefully and will be so deeply missed. Tammy is with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Tammy was born in Montana and such a blessing to all who knew her. Her love for Christ was in abundance. She worked for Albertsons, McDonalds, and the Great Falls Clinic. She...