Obituaries

Nov 19, 2024

William “Bill” Henry Earl Jr. passed away on November 19, 2024, surrounded by family on the farm in Chester, Montana. He was a strong and hard-working husband, father, “Grappa,” brother, and friend. His battle with lung cancer was a testament to his courage, facing life’s challenges with a smile. Even as cancer stole his breath, he laughed with his...

Nov 16, 2024

Roland D. Croghan, 88, of Great Falls, passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2024.

Nov 15, 2024

Ankarb “Ann” Kongthong O’Brien, 77, of Great Falls, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 15, 2024.

Ann was born in Bangkok, Thailand on March 26, 1947, to In and Ping Kongthong. One of five children, her life in Thailand was not always easy. After high school, Ann worked as a waitress in Bangkok where she met her...

Nov 12, 2024

Mary Ann Hamilton, beloved wife, mother, grandma, sister, and friend, passed peacefully on November 12, 2024, at 68 years young.

She was born May 20, 1956, in Billings, MT, where she grew up and started high school at Billings Senior. At 17, she moved to Northern California, where she finished high school and soon met her husband,...

Nov 7, 2024

Douglas C. Laubach passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024.

He was a farmer, physics teacher, and member of the Great Falls Museum of Railroad History. As a ham radio operator, he was one of only a few people in Montana to have contacted every country in the world, including the International Space Station.

He...

Nov 2, 2024

Rita Patterson passed away peacefully, returning to her heavenly Father on November 2, 2024. She leaves behind a legacy of faith, love, and devotion to her family. Born on August 22, 1935, in Great Falls, Montana, to Francis and Catherine Reidy, Rita shared an unbreakable bond with her twin sister, Zita, her instant best friend.

A vigil...

Nov 1, 2024

Dallas Louis DeCelles, 68, of Great Falls, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024.

A celebration of his life will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. on Friday, November 8, 2024, at the Little Shell Chippewa Cree Tribe Cultural Center, 1529 Stuckey Rd, Great Falls. Bring your stories and a favorite dish to share.

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Oct 30, 2024

Thomas “Tom” George Winjum, 84, of Great Falls, passed away peacefully at home on October 30, 2024.

A funeral liturgy will be held on Monday, November 4th at 2:00 PM at Holy Spirit Catholic Church.

Tom was born in Great Falls, MT, February 22, 1940, to Conrad and Virginia Winjum and was the youngest of...

Oct 28, 2024

Donald Jay Greeno was born November 22, 1942, to Jay and Louise Greeno in San Diego, California. He died peacefully of cancer on October 28, 2024, in Farmington, New Mexico.

Don was raised and attended schools in San Diego, graduating from Crawford High School in 1961. Choosing a life of service to others, he attended California College...

Oct 28, 2024

Kathy Ann Anderson, aged 68, passed away on October 28, 2024, at her home in Great Falls, MT. She was known for her funny, kind, and generous spirit, and she had a huge heart that touched everyone she met.

Born August 19, 1956, in Great Falls, MT to Alfred J. and Muriel Kittock. The second youngest of...

Oct 28, 2024

Rolfe Merlin Sunwall was born October 3, 1957, in Conrad, Montana. He was the fourth child of seven born to Sam and Doris Sunwall. A big loving family where he had built in best friends. He attended schools in Conrad and Dutton. Growing up on the family farm is where Rolfe worked hard and played harder. He enjoyed the...

Oct 26, 2024

Sandra Kay “Sandy” Ramstead returned to the arms of our Lord in the early morning hours of October 26, 2024, after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer.

Sandy was born in Kalispell, Montana on May 3, 1955, to Frances “Frankie” and Richard “Dick” Byrne. She attended Cayuse Prairie Elementary School and graduated from Flathead High...

Oct 23, 2024

On October 23, 2024, Keith Baker, as our Momma used to ask of all her kids, left this world a better place than when he entered it. Being the eldest of four ragged members of the Phyllis Baker clan, Keith had his hands full. Keith let us know he lived the life he wanted and had no regrets; except...

Oct 23, 2024

Linda M. Cooley, 74, of Great Falls, passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2024.

Linda loved numbers. She was always about math. I remember her teaching me “times tables” and I did really well until I got to 8X7. To this day I have to count it out every time. Because of her affinity for numbers, she...

Oct 19, 2024

David Darryl Bibb was born in Topeka, Kansas on September 4, 1955, and passed away on October 19, 2024, after a lengthy battle with Covid-related complications.

A graveside service will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at Highland Cemetery.

He received his bachelor’s degree in anthropology from the University of Kansas,...

Oct 18, 2024

Hugo James Tureck, 86, of Coffee Creek died peacefully, surrounded by family, October 18, 2024, at the Benefis Peace Hospice in Great Falls.

Hugo grew up in Bozeman with his parents Quentin and Mae and siblings Jerome and Rita. The Montana of the 1940s and 50s fed his curiosity for history, the environment, and politics where he...

Oct 17, 2024

Scott Lukkason, 68, died Thursday, October 17th, 2024, at Benefis ICU following a short illness that ended in cardiac arrest.

Viewing will take place at O’Connor Funeral Home, 2425 8th Ave. N., on Friday, October 25th, from 5:00-8:00 PM. A funeral service will be held Saturday, October 26th, 2024, at the Great Falls Church of Christ,1300 6th...

Oct 14, 2024

Delbert E. Whitsell, aged 84, of Great Falls, Montana, passed away on October 14, 2024. There will be no services per Delbert’s request. Cremation has taken place under the direction of O’Connor Funeral Home.

Oct 9, 2024

Lois Ellen Stroh, 92 years, of Livermore, CO, died at her granddaughter’s home in Great Falls, MT of natural causes on October 9, 2024.

She was born in Loveland, CO to Thomas Beecher and Florence Elnora (Lasswell) Wright and grew up in her hometown with a brief stay in Oregon. Lois attended Lincoln Elementary prior to World...

Oct 9, 2024

Catherine Ann Purcell O’Dell Novis, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at home on October 9, 2024, at the age of 92. Born June 14, 1932, in Dubuque, Iowa, Kitty, as she was affectionately known, was the youngest of six children born to John R. and Susan Reiter Purcell during one of the worst years of the...