Yvonne Evelyn Bell
Sep 13, 2017
Our beloved mother, Yvonne Evelyn Bell, 78, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at Peace Hospice. A memorial service will be at 2:00 pm on Friday, September 22, 2017 at O’Connor Memorial Chapel. Arrangements are in the care of O’Connor Funeral Home. Yvonne was born on June 30, 1939 to Christian and Dorothy Fleck in Harvey, North Dakota....
Joanne Brick Holman
Sep 12, 2017
Joanne Brick “Punks” Holman, 93, of Great Falls, MT and formerly of Seattle, WA, a retired registered nurse, passed away September 19, 2017 from natural causes at Grandview Cottages in Great Falls. Punks was born August 21, 1924 in Monarch, MT and attended Great Falls High School.She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and was active in care giving...
Lou (Cook) Penning
Sep 12, 2017
LOU (COOK) PENNING, 88, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 12, 2017. Lou Penning was born in Choteau, MT, on August 22, 1929, the firstborn child of Harvey Joseph Cook and Mary Etta (Maule) Cook. Her birth name was Mary Lidwina Cook, but she was known all her life as 'Lou'. Lou was among the first meter maids hired by...
Martha Ann Brieske
Sep 11, 2017
Martha Brieske, 48, of Great Falls, passed away Monday, September 11, 2017.No services are planned.Cremation has taken place in the care of O'Connor Funeral Home.
Leah M. Jupka
Sep 10, 2017
Leah M. Himsl Jupka, 95, of Great Falls, passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2017 at a local care facility. Visitation will be 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 14, 2017 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, followed by a rosary service at 7:00 p.m. Funeral mass will be 10:30 a.m. on Friday, September 15, 2017 at Holy Spirit, followed by interment...
Paul Renz
Sep 5, 2017
Dr. Paul Renz, 89, passed away on September 5, 2017 after a long illness.His wife Linda was at his side during his peaceful transition. At his request no services are planned. Paul was born to Paul and Augusta Renz on October 2, 1927 in Englewood, New Jersey.As an infant his family moved to the Panama Canal Zone where his father...
Richard J. Stelzer
Sep 5, 2017
Richard “Rick” Stelzer, 71, passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2017 from a long battle with cancer at Peace Hospice in Great Falls. A memorial service will be at 2:30 pm on Saturday, September 9, 2017 at UCC Church in Fairfield, MT. In lieu of flowers please donate to a non-profit Animal rescue as Rick enjoyed rescuing puppies who loved him...
John Joseph Buckley
Sep 3, 2017
John J. ‘Jack’ Buckley, 95, of Great Falls made his transition from this life on September 3, 2017. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at noon, September 14, 2017, at the Cathedral in Helena, Montana, followed by a Ceremonial Veterans Salute at 2pm at the Ft. Harrison Veterans Cemetery. Jack was born in Anaconda, Montana June 20, 1922.He...
Patrick E. Pierson
Sep 3, 2017
Patrick Eugene Pierson, 77, of Belt, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2017. A memorial service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 16, 2017 at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel. Arrangements are in the care of O’Connor Funeral Home. Patrick was born in Glasgow, MT on April 24, 1940 to Charley and Clara Pierson. He graduated from high school...
J. Robert "Bob" Sletten
Aug 26, 2017
J. Robert “Bob” Sletten, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 26, 2017, in Great Falls, MT. Bob was born in Great Falls on September 19, 1932, to Norwegian immigrants John O. and Hedvig (Finstad) Sletten. Bob graduated from Great Falls High School in 1950. As a member of the Great Falls Marine Reserve Unit,...
Sandria Lin O'Neill
Aug 26, 2017
Sandria Lin Rose O’Neill, 91, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2017 of natural causes.Per her request, there will be no funeral.A private family gathering will be held at a later date. Sandria Lin “Betty” Rose was born January 23, 1926 to Edwin Ivan Rose and Bessie Margaret Killorn in Livingston, Montana. She was raised in Livingston and attended school there.She...
Luke Christopher Mears
Aug 25, 2017
Luke Christopher Mears, 47, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2016 at his home in Missoula, MT. A rosary service will be at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at Corpus Christi Catholic Church. Funeral liturgy will be at 10:00 am on Wednesday, September 6, 2017 also at Corpus Christi Catholic Church. Interment will follow the service at Mount...
Frank Edward Mcquire
Aug 20, 2017
Frank Edward McQuire, 74, a retired banker, of Scottsdale, AZ and formerly Great Falls, MT, passed away August 20, 2017 due to complications from pneumonia in St. James Hospital in Butte, MT. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, August 28, 2017 at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, with the viewing starting at 1:00 p.m. Interment will occur...
Elizabeth Jane Soto
Aug 19, 2017
Elizabeth Jane “Betty” Soto, 72 of Great Falls, MT, loving wife, mother and grandmother, went to be with the Lord, dying peacefully, on August 19, 2017 at Benefis Peace Hospice. A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, August 24, 2017 at 1 pm at O’Connor Memorial Chapel. Arrangements are in the care of O’Connor Funeral Home. Known as...
Tom O. "Tommy" Martin
Aug 19, 2017
Chief Tom O.“Tommy” Martin, 61, of Black Eagle, passed away Saturday, August 19, 2017 at Benefis Hospital. A funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, August 25, 2017 at the Four Seasons Arena. There will be viewing prior to the service from 1:00 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. Arrangements are in the care of O’Connor Funeral Home. Tom...
Margaret J. Cox
Aug 18, 2017
Margaret Jane (McManus) Cox, 86, of Great Falls, MT, died Friday, August 18, 2017 at Peace Hospice. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, August 25, 2017 at O’Connor Memorial Chapel. Interment will be at Sun River Cemetery. Arrangements are in the care of O’Connor Funeral Home. Margaret was born at Columbus Hospital in Great Falls...
Robert Alexander "Bob" Watson
Aug 16, 2017
Robert Alexander “Bob” Watson, 61, of Great Falls, Montana, passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2017. A vigil service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Monday, August 21, 2017 at O’Connor Memorial Chapel. A funeral liturgy will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 21, 2017 at Lady of Lords Catholic Church, 409 13th Street South, Great Falls, inurnment to follow...
Sharron Kay Peterson
Aug 15, 2017
Sharron Peterson, 78, of Great Falls, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 15, 2017.Cremation will take place under the care of O'Connor Funeral Home Peterson- A farewell graveside service for Sharron Peterson, 78, of Great Falls, will be at 11:00 am Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at Highland Cemetery.
Edna Frances Evans
Aug 14, 2017
Edna Evans, 96, of Great Falls, passed away Monday, August 14, 2017 at her residence. At her request, no services are planned. Cremation is in the care of O’Connor Funeral Home. Edna was born October 19, 1920 in Vallejo, CA where she was raised and attended schools. She received her nurse’s training at Mt. Zion Hospital in San Francisco. Edna...
Donna G. Campbell
Aug 12, 2017
Donna Campbell, a long-time resident of Great Falls, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2017, at the age of 94. Donna, daughter of George and Edna Kansier, was born during a Minnesota blizzard on the family farm near Ghent, Minnesota on January 10, 1923; arriving before the horse and buggy that was bringing the family doctor. At the age of three,...
