Obituaries

Mar 19, 2024

Peter Cladouhos, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2024, at Benefis Peace Hospice in Great Falls.

Peter was born on October 25, 1923, in Great Falls, the fourth child and first son of William and Chrisanthy Cladouhos. He graduated from Great Falls High School in 1941 and was drafted into...

Mar 19, 2024

Shirley Ann Edwin of Great Falls passed away on March 19, 2024. Shirley was born on August 29, 1927, in Waseca, MN.

She grew up in Mankato, MN and graduated from Good Counsel Academy before attending the College of St. Theresa where she received a bachelor’s degree in chemistry. Following graduation, she moved to Chicago where she...

Mar 16, 2024

Ian Charles Smith passed away surrounded by family on March 16, 2024, in Great Falls due to complications from the flu. He was born on April 22, 1974, to John and Ligaya “Lee” Smith.

Ian graduated from Chester High School and was involved in farming, over-the-road trucking, and construction work. He loved to draw blueprints and house...

Mar 14, 2024

Linda R. Finley Hendrickson was born on October 19, 1948, in Havre, Montana, to Roy F. and Sally A. (Legge) Finley. She passed away at her home in Great Falls on March 14, 2024, at the age of 75. She was raised on the family farm east of Chinook in the Paradise Valley and moved to Havre after high...

Mar 12, 2024

Anni A Voyles was born in Germany on April 4, 1932. She had a brother and sister. She still has relations in Germany she lost contact with years ago.

She was married to Roy Curtis Voyles which she met in Germany while he was in the air force. They got married in Germany in 1958 and came...

Mar 12, 2024

James “Jim” Krause was born January 16, 1930, to Ernest and Annie Krause in the Fairfield area.

Jim passed away on March 12, 2024, at the age of 94, at Benefis Hospital from natural causes. He attended grade school at Greenfield School and graduated from high school in Fairfield, MT. After high school, he served in the...

Mar 12, 2024

Cole Christopher Malin, beloved son, dad, brother, grandson, nephew, uncle, cousin, friend, and coach passed away on March 12, 2024, surrounded by family and friends.

A celebration of life for family and friends will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2024,  at 2:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel (1410 13th Street S, Great Falls) with a...

Mar 10, 2024

Long time resident Leo G. Moe passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at the age of 96 due to natural causes.

He was born on November 21, 1927, in Grafton, ND. He is survived by his three children, Susan (Bjorn) Gjolmesli, Curt Moe, and Jeffrey (Sharon) Moe; grandchildren, Cody (Carrie) Moe, Cimberly Moe, and Cory (Melissa)...

Mar 9, 2024

William Robert Stuff passed away peacefully on March 9, 2024. Bill was born on June 17, 1962, here in Great Falls, MT to Maryln and David Stuff. Bill resided in Great Falls from 1997 to his passing.

Bill graduated from Charles M. Russell High school and Montana State University with a master’s degree in architecture. Bill worked...

Mar 8, 2024

Kathy M. Anderson was born and raised on a farm in Power, Montana, on December 12, 1958, and went home to Jesus on March 8, 2024.

She attended Power schools through high school and then moved to Helena with her sister, Pat, to work. Helena and East Helena became her home from that point on and she...

Mar 8, 2024

Stacey Pederson of Great Falls passed away on March 8, 2024, after battling cancer. She was born on October 23, 1968, In Oxnard, California. At a young age she moved to Montana to be closer to family.

In 1989, she married Shawn Dawson for a brief period, and they had a beautiful son Tyler. Both her son...

Mar 7, 2024

Aurelia Daryl Tua Ries, aged 86, of Great Falls, MT, retired professional nurse, educator, and researcher, joined her beloved husband, Wes, in heaven on Thursday, March 7, 2024. Daryl was born in Pittsburgh, PA in 1937 where the family lived until 1949 when mother and daughter moved to Miami, FL upon the death of her father. She graduated from...

Mar 6, 2024

It is with a heavy heart and extreme sadness to announce that George Carl Northcutt, Jr., 76, suddenly passed away on March 6, 2024, from natural causes related to medical complication. The family is stunned and deeply saddened by his unexpected death, and he will be sorely missed by all who knew him.

George was born on...

Mar 6, 2024

Matthew Cameron passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, surrounded by family. Matthew was an avid music and movie lover who enjoyed attending concerts and meeting his favorite bands.

Matthew is survived by his mother, Dava Cameron; siblings, Sarah Cameron, Teri Mansikka, and Ted Mansikka; and several nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will...

Mar 4, 2024

Janet Ulias was a great lady. She was also known as “the toughest chick we all know.” But most of all, Janet was the true heart center of her family. She was the source of comfort, perspective, and honest advice to everyone who needed it. She laughed hard and often. She was stubborn in that good way where she...

Mar 3, 2024

The service tor Geraldine will be found at this link: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Holy-Spirit-Catholic-Parish/486010904920599

Geraldine “Gerri” Dafoe, beloved wife of Hal for 56 years, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 3, 2024. Known for her discerning taste, Gerri was a vibrant soul who brought a joyful presence with her stylish clothes, beautiful hair and impeccable fashion. With a heart full...

Mar 2, 2024

Betty peacefully went to be with her Heavenly Father at Peace Hospice at the age of 94. She was born on July 28, 1929, in Great Falls, MT and graduated from Great Falls High School. Upon graduation her parents, Harold and Mildred Turner, moved to California, taking Betty. She returned to Great Falls and married Arthur Hajek. Arthur, his...

Mar 2, 2024

Kendall “Kenny” Gordon Cox was born to Tyndall Carnie Cox and Margaret Jane Cox in Leon, Iowa on November 11, 1950. He grew up alongside four sisters, Hollie, Connie, Becky, and Rachel, in a family that moved frequently between Montana and Iowa, to and from many different houses.

Frequently, as a result of various rapidly changing circumstances,...

Feb 29, 2024

Born June 12, 1930, to Helen and Dominic Savakinus-Bandy in Detroit Michigan.   He went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus on February 29, 2024, after a short illness.

Jerry married the love of his life Annice McCarty on December 22, 1951, and had 4 kids, Rick (Sherri) Bandy, Steve Bandy, Mark Bandy, and Karen (Craig)...

Feb 29, 2024

Jimmy James Farrell left us on Feb. 29, a day as unique as his life.

He loved camping and fishing and cracking a cold beer after a hard day’s work.

He loved his wife, his family, his friends. And he was so proud of his Fort Farrell.

It was the house he designed...