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David Hickman

David Hickman

Dec 29, 2024

Dave Hickman completed his circle of life at the age of 75 in Great Falls at Peace Hospice on December 29, 2024. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the Black Eagle Community Center from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. A potluck with burgers, beans, and potato salad will be provided by the...

Gary Lundeen

Gary Lundeen

Apr 15, 2025

Gary Lundeen passed away on April 15, 2025. “Go have fun.” “Don't worry about me.” That's the last thing he said to me, his only child.

Anybody who interacted with Gary, even if it was briefly, always felt compelled to tell me how funny he was. He was voted most likely to become an entertainer his senior year of high school,...

Nicole Amanda Sangret

Nicole Amanda Sangret

Apr 14, 2025

Nicole Amanda Sangret, aged 38, of Great Falls, Montana, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 14, 2025, after a courageous three-year battle with cancer. She was born on April 27, 1986, in Craig, Colorado and raised in Great Falls, where she attended Great Falls High and received her GED. Nicole was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, John and...

Terrence Lee Schott

Terrence Lee Schott

Apr 10, 2025

Terrence Lee Schott passed away at his home in Simms, MT on April 10, 2025. He was the second of four children born to David and Roberta Schott.

He was raised near Stockett and later in Great Falls. He attended elementary school at Our Lady of Lourdes and graduated from Great Falls High School. Soon after, Uncle Sam invited him to...

Robert Joseph Courcy

Robert Joseph Courcy

Apr 10, 2025

Robert Joseph Courcy, 89, of Great Falls, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025.

Roberta Ann Salterain

Roberta Ann Salterain

Apr 9, 2025

Roberta Ann Salterain was born on March 26, 1944, and passed away on April 9, 2025, entering her heavenly home. She was born to Rose Anna LaPier and Thomas Villarreal, the last of her mother’s twelve children, to join them in eternity.

Known to most as Auntie Tiny, she was a giver, a caretaker, and someone you could always count on...

Jeffrey H. Knutson

Jeffrey H. Knutson

Apr 8, 2025

Jeffrey H. Knutson (a.k.a. Jeff Boy R D), aged 55, passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 8, 2025. He was born on November 23, 1969, in Dallas, Texas to Harold and Janet Knutson. 

He moved to Montana in 1978 where he found his love for the outdoors. He was known to adventure in the mountains and hunting along with...

Evelyn Himmelberg

Evelyn Himmelberg

Apr 5, 2025

Evelyn Himmelberg passed away peacefully on April 5, 2025, in Great Falls, Montana, surrounded by love and warmth.

She was born on April 22, 1934, in Hazard, Kentucky, and grew up with seven siblings in a loving and supportive home.

Her journey took her from Kentucky to Illinois and Missouri, and eventually to the sweeping skies of Montana, where she and her...

Mervin Leroy Sadler, Jr.

Mervin Leroy Sadler, Jr.

Apr 2, 2025

Mervin Leroy Sadler Jr. “Junior” left this earth on April 2, 2025, at the age of 59, in his hometown of Great Falls, MT. He was born in Miles City, MT to Mervin Leroy Sadler Sr. and Marcia Grace Edwards on April 8, 1965.

Junior was involved in basketball, baseball, and bowling as kid. He attended Great Falls High school while...

Mervin Leroy Sadler Jr.

Mervin Leroy Sadler Jr.

Apr 2, 2025

Mervin Leroy Sadler Jr., age 59, passed away on April 2, 2025. Services will be held at a later date.

Kathleen (Katie) Bernice Saunders

Kathleen (Katie) Bernice Saunders

Apr 1, 2025

Katie joined a legion of family members in heaven on April 1, 2025. She had battled the effects of diabetes for many years. Katie was born in Great Falls to Connie and Richard Golightly on September 29, 1946. She attended school at St. Joseph Catholic School and the Ursuline Academy. Katie was a feisty child and, along with conspiratorial cousins,...

Paul Odes Whitaker

Paul Odes Whitaker

Mar 28, 2025

Paul was born on November 28, 1943, in Coalgate, OK to Cecil Otis Whitaker and Rosa Lee Whitaker (Small). He was one of ten children from that fruitful family. He graduated from Vian High School in 1963. He then enlisted in the U.S. Air Force where he was a Ground Radio Communications Equipment Repairman. He was stationed at several duty...

Joe Yaeger McArthur

Joe Yaeger McArthur

Mar 28, 2025

Joe Yaeger McArthur, aged 94, passed away on March 28, 2025, in Great Falls, Montana. A funeral liturgy will be held on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church.

Daniel James Korst

Daniel James Korst

Mar 28, 2025

Daniel James Korst passed away on March 28, 2025, at his home. He was only 69 years old. The family is deeply saddened by his death. Daniel was born on December 31, 1955.

Daniel is lovingly remembered and deeply missed by his wife, Thelma, with whom he shared 23 years of marriage. He is survived by his children, Jennifer Garcia and...

Joseph Anthony Butler

Joseph Anthony Butler

Mar 26, 2025

Joseph Anthony Butler, aged 67, passed away from natural causes in Shelby, MT, on March 26, 2025. 

Joe was born on June 25,1957, at the old Columbus Hospital. He attended St Joseph's grade school, St Leo's High School, CMR, then moved to Wheaton, IL before graduating from St Francis High School class of 1975. He joined the Marines at 18, graduating...

Marla Curry Meyers

Marla Curry Meyers

Mar 26, 2025

Marla Curry Meyers, aged 79, of Great Falls, Montana, passed away unexpectedly from a health complication on March 26, 2025. She was born on October 25, 1945, in Deadwood, South Dakota, to Marjorie Keith and Ralph Curry. Marla spent her early years on a ranch in Ekalaka, Montana, in Carter County, where she learned the values of hard work and...

Kenneth David Brandt

Kenneth David Brandt

Mar 24, 2025

Kenneth David Brandt was born on August 5, 1934, in Lewistown, Montana. He died of natural causes on March 24, 2025, at the age of 90. He moved from Grass Range as a toddler to the Fairfield Bench graduating from Simms High School in 1952. He married his high school sweetheart, Laura Emily Mathews, on August 7, 1955. He worked...

Kathleen Ann McCormick Bertsch

Kathleen Ann McCormick Bertsch

Mar 24, 2025

Kathleen Ann McCormick Bertsch passed away peacefully with her family by her side on March 24, 2025, in Great Falls, Montana. She was born on June 21,1949, in Shelby, Montana.

Kathy graduated from Shelby High School in 1967 before attending Montana State University in Bozeman, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She dedicated her life to caring for...

Jeffrey D. "Jeff" Richards

Jeffrey D. "Jeff" Richards

Mar 22, 2025

Jeffrey D. “Jeff” Richards, aged 66, of Great Falls, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at his home from complications of heart failure.

Jeff was born on March 26, 1958, to Daniel and Glenna Richards. He was one of two twin brothers, James and Jeff.

He was raised in Seeley Lake, Montana. He grew up in the woods and learned the...

Daniel James Bennett

Daniel James Bennett

Mar 20, 2025

Daniel James Bennett, born in Red Wing, MN on December 27, 1946, peacefully passed away on March 20, 2025, at Peace Hospice in Great Falls, MT.

Daniel is survived by his wife, Judith L. Bennett; his children, Shane Hinderks and Aylee (Charles) Hunter; granddaughter, Madison (Dan) Lacey; brothers, Chuck (Karla) Bennett and Doug (Betty Jo) Bennett; and his beloved cat, Streak,...

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