Obituaries

Jul 12, 2024

On July 12, 2024, Bonita “Bonnie” Kay Cartwright, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family just one month and one day after her gall bladder/liver cancer diagnosis.

Bonita Kay Gruenhagen was born September 10, 1951, in Conrad, MT to her parents, Maxine Depner and Arthur (Bud) Gruenhagen. She grew up in Great Falls and enjoyed visiting her...

Jul 11, 2024

Gene Alex Schwantes, 71, passed away on Thursday, July 11th, with his family by his side after a 4.5 year battle with GIST cancer. A memorial service will be held at 1:00p.m. on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel.

Gene was born in Mayville, WI, on February 16, 1953, to Alex and Peggy Schwantes....

Jul 11, 2024

Chief Master Sergeant (retired) Daniel Orson Wells, 58 years old of Great Falls, Montana, was deployed to Heaven on July 11, 2024.

He was tragically killed in an auto accident and taken from all of us much too early. He was a loving husband, father, and loyal friend. He served 28 years in the US Air Force...

Jul 10, 2024

On July 10,2024, Joyce Marie Depner, 85, passed peacefully in her sleep after her lunch while taking an afternoon nap.

Joyce Marie Werner was born to her parents Henry Werner and Amanda Green on April 5,1939, in Carson, ND. Where she was raised on the family’s homestead farm. Her twin siblings, Donna and Donald, used to joke...

Jul 10, 2024

Anna Mae Gomke, 82, passed away from Cancer on July 10, 2024, at Park Place Health Care Center.

Anna Mae was born in Havre, MT to Anna Friesen and Theodore Madsen on September 8, 1941, and was one of 7 children. On October 28, 1959, she married Clarence “Blackie” Gomke and had two children, Rich and Debi....

Jul 8, 2024

Kenneth “Ken” C. McQuire passed away peacefully at Benefis Healthcare on July 8, 2024, with his family by his side.

He was born May 27, 1940, to Rosella and Joe McQuire. Ken served in the Marine Corps and spent 33 years working for the United States Postal Service.

Ken is survived by his son, Sam...

Jul 7, 2024

Yvonne Marie Lawrence passed peacefully at Peace Hospice with her family by her side.

Yvonne was born in Glasgow, Montana on February 9, 1943, to Mary C. Johnson and Edward LaMere.

She attended school in Helena, Montana.

Yvonne had a long career in housekeeping. She especially loved working as a condo maid in...

Jul 3, 2024

Thomas F. “Tom” Davis, 73, of Winfield, Kansas, passed away July 3, 2024, at home surrounded by family.

Born December 15, 1950, in Great Falls, Montana, he was the son of Franklin H. and Genevieve L. (Tews) Davis. Tom served in the Montana Air National Guard from 1970 to 1978. He was a dedicated Medical Administrator at...

Jun 29, 2024

Leon Nels Laverdure, 51, of Great Falls, passed away on June 29, 2024. A celebration of his life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at the Black Eagle Community Center.

Leon was born in Great Falls on January 28, 1973, to Ralph and Carmen (Whiteford) Laverdure. He completed his GED and worked...

Jun 28, 2024

Arlene Morrison, 85, of Great Falls, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2024, at Peace Hospice of complications due to a 12 year battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Cremation has taken place.

Arlene was born on March 28, 1939, in Choteau. She lived in Augusta until the age of 3. The family then moved to Great Falls. All...

Jun 24, 2024

Peter E. “Pete” Hoppe was born on April 16, 1956, to Frank and Christina Hoppe in Great Falls, Montana. He died on June 24, 2024, at his home.

He attended schools in Great Falls, graduating from CM Russell High School in 1974. He attended his first year of college in Missoula for a welding course. He worked...

Jun 20, 2024

Emily Melissa Bruhn, aged 46, passed away on June 20, 2024, in Great Falls, Montana. She was born on October 21, 1977, in Tacoma, Washington to Thomas Bruhn and Karen Paul.

She attained her BSRN from Grand Canyon University and graduated from Helena College with an associate’s degree. In high school Emily was part of the National...

Jun 19, 2024

Billea was the firstborn of George and Charlotte (Moeller) Carver. She was followed by 6 brothers, George (Elinor) of Fort Benton, Gary (Shirley) of Kalispell, Charles (Ginger) of Townsend, Robert (Nel) of Idaho, Donald (Joy, deceased) of Stanford, and Larry (Shelly) of Seely Lake.

A funeral liturgy will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 26,...

Jun 15, 2024

A celebration of life service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, July 29, 2024, at Canyon Life Church, 19 Central Avenue West, Cascade, Montana.

Ruth L. Barkley Stensrud, 80, of Great Falls, passed away quietly Saturday, June 15, 2024. She was surrounded by family and a close friend. She was born October 17,1943, in Havre,...

Jun 12, 2024

Matthew Lucas Wouters, 20, passed away on June 12, 2024.

Matthew was born with a rare condition known as CHARGE Syndrome. Although he faced many medical challenges during his life, he was always surrounded by his loving family. He enjoyed head rubs, cause and effect toys, and his water time.

He is survived by his...

Jun 12, 2024

We regret to inform you that our beloved brother, Robert L. Stevens Jr. passed peacefully from this earth on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, due to a long, hard-fought battle with Liver Cancer. Robert passed away in Portland, Oregon.

Visitation will be held from 12:00 Noon to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at O'Connor Funeral Home...

Jun 8, 2024

Ilo Joyce Muller, 94, of Great Falls, passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2024.

A family burial will be held at Highland Cemetery in Havre, Montana at a later date.

Ilo was born on September 22, 1929, in Cathay, North Dakota to Nicholas and Erma (Garland) Donker. After graduating from high school, she went on...

Jun 7, 2024

Carey Lee Bonney, 69, of Great Falls, MT passed away peacefully on the afternoon of June 7, 2024, with her daughters by her side.

Carey was born on October 23, 1954, in Butte, MT to Max and Cora Bonney. Carey was one of four children. Growing up, Carey and her family moved between Butte and Great Falls,...

Jun 7, 2024

Shaelyn Marie Hibbard, 34, of Great Falls, Montana, passed away on June 7, 2024, in her hometown.

She was born on February 9, 1990, in Great Falls. Shaelyn, known to her loved ones as Shae, was a loving mother, a protective big sister, and an outstanding wife. She always went the extra mile to ensure the well-being...

Jun 6, 2024

Joseph G. “Joe” Schwartz Jr. passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, June 6, 2024.

Joe was born on May 27, 1947, in Woburn, Massachusetts to Joseph and Mary Schwartz. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam Conflict and was awarded a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star.

He met his...