Obituaries

May 2, 2024

Otha B. Young passed away on May 25, 2024, in Great Falls, Montana.

Otha was born on January 14, 1977, to Herbert Lee and Gladys E. Young in Shepard Air Force Base, Texas. He attended Simms High School and graduated in 1997.

He worked at Flying J and was also a Town Pump assistant manager....

May 1, 2024

Raymond Vetter passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, in Great Falls.

Ray was born on January 17, 1935, to Hans Vetter and Lena Keller in Harvey, ND. He was raised on the family farm near Selz, ND. At the age of 24, he married Florence Margaret Bickler from Orrin, ND. In 1955, they moved to...

Apr 25, 2024

Lorraine “Rainy” Lyle Luwe, aged 90, of Great Falls, Montana, passed away on April 25, 2024. Not only was Rainy a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, friend, and second mom to many, she was also a truly unique person.

Rainy was born on September 5, 1933, in Klein, Montana to James Davis Myers and Mereille Fievet....

Apr 24, 2024

It is with a heavy heart to announce the passing of Scott David Day.

Scott was born in Duluth, Minnesota on April 17, 1961, and died in his beloved Montana on April 24, 2024. He came to Montana as a baby and claimed it as his own. He was a happy-go-lucky child, full of fun and laughter....

Apr 19, 2024

Donald J. Schroer, beloved father, brother, and son, passed away on April 19, 2024, at the age of 85 after a very brief illness. He was born on November 30, 1938, to Sylvester “Smokey” and Jennie Schroer in Great Falls, Montana.

He married Esther Kirschmann in 1959, and they proceeded to have four children. They later divorced...

Apr 14, 2024

Gene Marie Harrison Place, 93, of Great Falls, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024.

A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at O’Connor Memorial Chapel.

Gene was born in Port Townsend, Washington on November 3, 1930, to Einar and Evalyn (Benson) Harrison. She attended grade school...

Apr 13, 2024

IN LOVING MEMORY OF JEFFERY JAMES BLACK

Through the hours of darkness brings the news of deep sorrow and sadness. We struggle to grasp the reality of our beloved Jeffery who is no longer with us. Words cannot fill the emptiness that we feel inside.

Jeffery James Black, beloved son of Gary and Bonnie Black....

Apr 13, 2024

Jessie “Pat” Patricia Foss Annau, 86, of Great Falls, passed away on April 13, 2024.

Pat was born to Grace and Steve Foss on March 11, 1938, in Ladysmith, WI. She is survived by her sister, Mary Chambers of Portland, OR; son, Danny and daughter-in-law Ronnie Monroe of Homosassa, FL; daughters, Pamela Urness of Portland, OR, Cindi...

Apr 11, 2024

Juan Fernando Peralta, 54, of Great Falls, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024.

Apr 10, 2024

Edwin L. Maki, 64, of Belt, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Big Willow Cemetery in Belt.

He was born on July 5, 1959, in Great Falls, Montana to Eino and Sylvia (Talvitie) Maki. After high school, he went...

Apr 2, 2024

Barbara Lee “Bug” Lundberg Lins Somers passed away on April 2, 2024, from heart failure at the young age of 81.

She was born on August 2, 1942, in Great Falls, Montana to Pat and George Hann. She was raised by her great-grandmother, Charlotte Manning, until the age of eight. She was then adopted by her great-aunt...

Apr 1, 2024

Marie D. Thompson (Vance), age 74, of Great Falls, Montana died Monday, April 1, 2024.

She was born to Paul and June Vance on July 19, 1949, in Spokane, Washington. Marie was the eldest of three daughters and grew up in a military family, moving several times before returning to Great Falls following her dad’s retirement from...

Mar 30, 2024

Mary A. Barr, 84, of Great Falls, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2024.

Mar 27, 2024

In the gentle embrace of his loved ones, George Conrad Barton, a radiant presence of warmth, kindness, and boundless generosity, peacefully transitioned from this world on March 27, 2024, at the age of 87.

George's journey began in North Bend, Oregon, on June 6, 1936, as a cherished member of the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua,...

Mar 26, 2024

Wilma was born the fifth child to Ralph Appleton and Lura Edella (Bibbey) Blunck.

She was raised in Dwyer, Wyoming, and attended school in Guernsey and Wheatland. In November 1955, she married Richard W. Shaffer. Five children were born to this union. In 1968, Richard and Wilma were divorced. She lived most of her adult years in...

Mar 24, 2024

It is with soul crushing grief to announce the eternal rest of Olivia Ruth Baroch on March 24, 2024.

Olivia, also affectionately known as “Yaya,” was born July 13, 1998, in Great Falls, Montana to Paula Baroch and Edison Pascual. She was educated at Our Lady of Lourdes School, graduating from Great Falls High School in 2016....

Mar 23, 2024

William P. Cooper II, 72, of Great Falls, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024.

He was born in Butte, Montana, and raised in Torrance, California. He joined the US Marine Corps in 1968. He received an honorable discharge in 1972 from active duty. He then went into the reserves for another 2 years. He served a...

Mar 20, 2024

Arthur William Dickhoff was born in Glendive, Montana, on July 24, 1937, to Rudolph and Adelia (Brandner) Dickhoff. The Dickhoff and Brandner families were Germans who had settled in the Odessa area of what was then Russia and subsequently immigrated to the United States in the early 20th century. The Dickhoffs farmed in Fallon, Montana and moved to the...

Mar 16, 2024

Anne Heen Campbell went to meet her Lord and Savior on March 16, 2024, at the age of 98 in Big Sandy, Montana.

She was born on September 8, 1925, in Braut Jaren, Norway, the youngest of seven children, and moved with her family to Butte, Montana when she was four years old. After the death of...

Mar 16, 2024

James H. McVey, 94, of Great Falls, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024.