Robert "Bob" James Knedler
Feb 8, 2021
Robert “Bob” James Knedler, 60, of Geraldine, MT passed away on February 8, 2021, at his residence of non-Covid related natural causes. Robert was born on May 30, 1960, in Fort Benton, MT. His parents were James and Marcella Knedler and Rosalie Charbonneau. For much of his life, “Bobby” worked by his dad’s side on the family farm in Geraldine;...
Lela A. Lelacheur
Feb 6, 2021
Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend has gone home. Lela A. LeLacheur passed away peacefully on February 6, 2021, in the home of her daughter in Helena, Montana at the age of 91. Funeral liturgy by Father Alphonsus I. Enelichi, MSP will celebrate Lela’s life 10:30 am Monday, August 9, 2021, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 409...
William I. Wallen
Feb 5, 2021
William Wallen, age 32, passed away at his home in Galveston, Texas on February 5, 2021, after a long battle with cancer. A vigil service will be held on Friday, April 16, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. A funeral liturgy will take place on Saturday, April 17, 2021, at 11:00 a.m., both at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 201 44th South, in...
Martha Mary Beebe
Jan 29, 2021
Martha M. Beebe, 80, of Great Falls, passed away on Friday, January 29, 2021, just 14 days after Bob’s passing. Martha was born on July 28, 1940, to Martha and Americo Manno in Darby, PA. In 1957, she met and fell in love with Bob Beebe. She graduated from Haverford Township in 1958. On November 28, 1959, she married the...
Daniel Sam Stansberry
Jan 27, 2021
Daniel S. Stansberry passed away peacefully on January 27, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Ward and Elizabeth Stansberry; brother, Tom Stansberry; and grandchildren, William Johnston and Sara Johnston. He is survived by his daughters, April (Mark Axtell) Stansberry, Dandee Stansberry, and Rachel (Nathan) Wilson; along with multiple grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. A proud Marine...
John Dale Atkinson Ii
Jan 25, 2021
John Dale Atkinson II, 47, of Great Falls, passed away on January 25, 2021. He was born on December 9, 1973, at R.A.F. Lakenheath in England. As a military child, he grew up in several states. In 1993, he graduated from Mascoutah High School in Mascoutah, IL. He then moved to Great Falls where he would live for the rest...
Sheri Annette Smith-Lukas
Jan 21, 2021
Sheri was born February 3, 1962, in Great Falls to Gerald and Dee Smith. She attended school in Great Falls and earned her GED. She worked several jobs through the years until a back injury made working difficult. She was married for a time to Mike Lukas and through that union her son Brennan, the light of her life, was...
Michael "Mike" Lee Yelvington
Jan 21, 2021
Michael “Mike” Lee Yelvington, age 63, passed away in the early hours of January 21, 2021. Michael was born on January 18, 1958, to Elizabeth Wombold and Kiahford Yelvington. He was a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and uncle, and was a trusted friend to many. He was a retired union concrete finisher who worked for Sletten Construction for many years,...
Robert "Bob" Eugene Duty
Jan 20, 2021
Former City of Great Falls Public Works Director, Robert “Bob” Eugene Duty, 87, passed away on January 20, 2021. No services are planned. Bob was born May 28, 1933, in Cheney, Washington, to Amy Lillian (Nessan) and Lester George Duty where his father was an engineer for Geneva Steel. He joined siblings Donald, Doris, Marvin, and Jerry. Bennie would follow...
Kyle Joseph Victor
Jan 20, 2021
Kyle Joseph Victor, 64, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of January 20, 2021, following a lengthy illness. He spent his final days at Peace Hospice in Great Falls, with family by his side. In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place and no public services are being planned. Kyle was a lifelong resident of Great Falls,...
Susan "Sue" Carol Nichelson
Jan 18, 2021
Susan “Sue” Carol Nichelson (Gaspar-Weigel), passed away on January 18, 2021, of complications from COVID-19. Susan was born on January 1, 1949, and spent her entire life in Great Falls, the city that she loved. Sue enjoyed a simple life and time spent crocheting, knitting, sewing, playing pinochle, spending time with family, traveling with Nick and cooking. In 1968, Sue...
Daniel Joseph Cooper
Jan 16, 2021
Daniel Joseph Cooper, life-long resident of Great Falls, MT, passed away unexpectedly from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on Saturday, January 16, 2021, at age 56. Dan was born in Great Falls on May 8, 1964, to Gerald and Billie Jo Cooper. He attended St. Joseph’s Catholic School, West Junior High and CMR High School. He joined the Bricklayers...
Robert "Bob/Papa" Darlington Beebe
Jan 15, 2021
Robert “Bob/Papa” D. Beebe, 89, of Great Falls, passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021. Robert was born on September 9, 1931, Dorothy and Fredrick Beebe in Media, PA. In 1951, Bob joined the Air Force and fought in the Vietnam War where he received the Bronze Star. In 1957, he met and fell in love with Martha Manno. Two...
Thomas "Tom" Warner Worsley
Jan 14, 2021
Thomas “Tom” Worsley passed away at home in Great Falls on Thursday, January 14, 2021. Cremation has taken place and services will be held on a later date. O’Connor Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. Tom was born in Bellingham, WA to Carl and Hazel (Baker) Worsley on May 20, 1933. After his mother passed away, Tom and...
Mildred "Millie" Marlene Platisha
Jan 9, 2021
Mildred (Wiest) Platisha passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021, at the age of 71, following many years of health issues. Visitation will be held Wednesday, January 13, 2021, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at O’Connor Funeral Home. Due to Covid-19, there will be a private family service with burial in Highland Cemetery. Millie was born in Conrad, MT...
Michael "Mike" Murray
Jan 9, 2021
Michael “Mike” Murray, 83, of Great Falls, passed away on January 9, 2021, with his family at his side at Peace Hospice. Mike was born the youngest of four boys to John and Kathleen Murray on March 19, 1937, in Great Falls.He attended local schools and after a short stint in the Montana Air National Guard, he purchased a delivery...
Erwin Waldemar Wagner
Jan 8, 2021
Erwin Waldemar Wagner, 93, of Great Falls, died of natural causes on 8 January at home surrounded by family. The graveside service is 11:00 on Thursday, 14 January, in Highland Cemetery.Masks will be required and social distancing practiced.O’Connor Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Survivors include his daughters, Sylvia Murray and Ingrid (Tim) Callahan of Great Falls; two granddaughters, Jennifer (Matt)...
Christopher "Chris" Pejko
Jan 3, 2021
On January 3, 2021, Chris Pejko, 51, died in a tragic motorcycle accident in Denver, Colorado. Chris was a Montana native, born in Great Falls, Montana, and raised in the Stockett-Sand Coulee area known as “The Gulch.” Chris graduated from Centerville High School, and furthered his education at Montana State-Northern, becoming a registered nurse. He finalized his education after many...
Joseph Edward Bach
Dec 31, 2020
Joe E. Bach, 89, of Fort Benton, MT, passed away on December 31, 2020. Cremation has taken place under the direction of O’Connor Funeral Home. A memorial service will take place at O’Connor Memorial Chapel on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at 10 am. Joe was born in Fort Benton, MT on June 7, 1931, to Jack and Mamie Bach of...
Nancy Ann Brus
Dec 28, 2020
Nancy Ann Brus (Palmerton), 73, of Great Falls, MT passed away on December 28, 2020, of natural causes. Nancy was born October 9, 1947, in Great Falls, MT to Ernest and Dorreen Palmerton. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 23, 2021, at O’Connor Memorial Chapel. After school, she went to Washington D.C. for five...
