Cynthia Tietjen
Aug 26, 2021
Cynthia Tietjen of Great Falls, passed away suddenly on August 26, 2021, at the age of 64. Cynthia Dawn Edwards was born on November 25, 1956, in Great Falls, MT to William Edwards and Joann (Rebman) Edwards. She was the fourth of four children with older sister, Andrea, older brother, Michael, and older sister, Debra. The family moved to Cut...
Rodney Albert Berger
Aug 25, 2021
Rodney Albert Berger, 74, passed away on August 25, 2021, from complications of pneumonia after a very recent diagnosis of multiple myeloma. He was born on April 18, 1947, in Lowell, MA to Albert and Muriel Berger. Rod found a new home in Oaxaca, Mexico with his wife, Linda. Every summer you could find them in Monarch spending time with...
Barbara "Barb" Savoy
Aug 19, 2021
Barbara “Barb” Savoy passed away at the age of 86 in Texas on August 19, 2021, at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Matthew and Debbie Savoy, who constantly cared for her after her stroke in 2012. Barb was born in Havre, MT on March 28, 1935, to Margaret (Gussenhoven) and Joseph Friesen. At a young age, she went...
Lucas James Salois
Aug 17, 2021
It is with great sadness that the family of Lucas Salois announce his passing on August 17, 2021, due to a vehicle accident. Family mattered most to Lucas. He particularly loved spending time with his son, Owen, who was his pride and joy, as well as his fiancée Marquee Pogany, whom he loved deeply. While Lucas sometimes aggravated his family...
Thomas Gene Crane
Aug 16, 2021
Thomas Gene Crane, 74, of Great Falls, passed away on August 16, 2021, in his home, surrounded by his loving family. Tom was born in Lawton, Oklahoma to Carl and Blanche Crane. He grew up with his brother, Carl, and his sisters, Caryol, Barbara, and Charolette. He attended Colorado State University where he received a bachelor’s degree in Biology and...
Donna Marie Brandon
Aug 9, 2021
Donna (Lefdahl) Brandon passed away peacefully at age 93. She was born and raised in Malta, MT on the family farm south of town, to Iver and Mabel Lefdahl. Donna was the youngest of four children. She graduated from Malta High School in 1945 and in 1948, she married Willard Brandon. Together, they had four children, Allen, Robert, Bill, and...
Lilly Marlene Cinker Martin
Aug 8, 2021
Lilly Marlene Cinker Martin, 67, of Belt, MT, passed away August 8, 2021, at Peace Hospice.Lilly was born April 24, 1954, in Great Falls, to Michael and Lillian Cinker.Lilly received her education graduating from Great Falls High School.She then went to Great Falls Vo tech studying to be a dental assistant and then married Kenneth Martin on August 1, 1973.For...
Marvin Duncan
Aug 7, 2021
Marvin Duncan, loving father, grandfather, and husband, went to be with the Lord on August 7, 2021. He was 97 years old. Marvin was born on May 3, 1924, in Two Dot, MT. He was the son of Leroy Hudson Duncan and Agnes Effie (Dennis) Duncan. His parents had moved, by boxcar, from Joplin, Missouri to homestead in the Judith...
Gary Allen Gibbs
Aug 3, 2021
Gary Allen Gibbs was born on June 29, 1948, and passed away on August 8, 2021, after a long-fought battle. Gary was born in Missoula, MT to Ruth Gibbs and Donald Ostrom. He was raised alongside his 3 younger brothers. He attended Hellgate High School where he loved and excelled at all sports. After graduation, he was drafted into the...
Todd Alden Little
Aug 1, 2021
Todd Little, 57, of Great Falls, passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2021. Todd was born on April 2, 1964, in Great Falls, MT to Coreen and Ronald Little. He attended and graduated from Great Falls High School. He loved fishing and hunting with friends and family. He is survived by his brothers, Randy and Scott Little and many nieces...
Russell "Rusty" Eldon Rapp
Aug 1, 2021
Russell Rapp, 71, of Great Falls, passed away on August 1, 2021. A memorial service will be on Saturday, August 7, at 11 am at the New Life Church in Fairfield, MT. Masks are encouraged. Russell was born on January 3, 1950, in Great Falls, MT to Eldon Rapp and Marie Joseph Rapp. His family moved to Oregon until he...
Bonnie J. Nelson
Jul 30, 2021
Bonnie Nelson quietly left this world and stepped into the arms of angels early Friday morning, at home, on July 30, 2021, in Great Falls, Montana. Bonita Jean Holmquist was born on November 15, 1937, and grew up in Willmar, Minnesota. Unlike many girls, she didn’t play with dolls. She was a tomboy who loved sports, playing office, riding her...
Jack Eldon Jarvey
Jul 29, 2021
Jack Eldon Jarvey, 67, of Missoula, passed away on Thursday, July 29, 2021. Per his request, no services are being planned. Jack lived in Missoula for years. He worked for the IRS as an auditor until his health forced him to retire. He was an avid fisherman. He is survived by his sisters, Dorothy (Rick) Langan, Patty Perez, Judy (Dick)...
Gary Robert Anderson
Jul 28, 2021
Gary Robert Anderson passed away due to complications of Alzheimer’s in the early morning hours of July 28, 2021, at home surrounded by family who deeply loved him. Gary R. Anderson was born in Madison, Wisconsin on November 5, 1940, to Harry B. and Beulah M. Anderson. He is the younger of two sons, the other being Howard B Anderson,...
James Patrick Fadrhonc
Jul 28, 2021
James “Jim” Fadrhonc, 72, of Great Falls, unexpectedly passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, after spending an incredible week of vacation surrounded by his entire family while camping in the mountains he loved so much. A celebration of his life will be on Thursday, August 5, 2021, at the Black Eagle Community Center, 2332 Smelter Avenue. The family will...
Philip "Phil" Edward Roberts
Jul 28, 2021
Philip Edward Roberts, 71, passed away July 28, 202,1 at his home in Belt, MT surrounded by loved ones just as he had wanted. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, August 6, 2021, at O’Connor Memorial Chapel. Phil was born August 23, 1949, to Donald and Geraldine Roberts in Coshocton, OH. He grew up in...
Judy Mae Stimac
Jul 27, 2021
Judy M. Stimac, 72, of Great Falls passed away July 27, 2021, at Peace Hospice after a short struggle with cancer. Judy was born and raised in Great Falls. Her parents, Carl and Bertha (Colarchik) Stimac were surprised with the arrival of their second child, Judy on October 22, 1948, accompanied by her sister Trudy three minutes later. Judy enjoyed...
Larrie Dene Vaughn
Jul 26, 2021
Larrie Dene Vaughn, 60, of Great Falls, passed away on July 26, 2021. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 31, 2021, at O’Connor Memorial Chapel. Larrie was born on May 29, 1961, in Austin, Minnesota to Lanny Vaughn and Janice (Birk) Vaughn. They later divorced. He graduated from C.M. Russell High School before going...
Jerry Evon Gallagher
Jul 22, 2021
Jerry Gallagher passed away July 22, 2021, at Benefis with his beloved wife of 35 years at his side. A celebration of his life will be held on Sunday, Aug 8, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. at the Elks Club in Great Falls. Jerry was born to John Gallagher and Margaret Reichelt Gallagher on January 19, 1942, in Fort Benton, MT....
Crickett Ghee Clayton
Jul 21, 2021
Crickett Ghee Clayton passed away on July 21, 2021, from complications associated with COVID-19. Crickett emitted transformative and unconditional love. It was tangible. It filled the space around her and weaved through everything she did. When she first met someone, she would say, “I’m a hugger” and would wrap them in a warm kindness that rekindled with every subsequent encounter....
