Obituaries

Feb 19, 2023

Sandra "Sandi" Louise Medved was born in Great Falls, Montana with her twin brother David to George and Edith Strainer on August 18, 1947. She was raised in Black Eagle, Montana. She attended Collins School, St. Mary's, and Great Falls Central Catholic High School. She was married to the love of her life, Jerry Medved, on September 23, 1967,...

Feb 17, 2023

Shirley June Keyes passed away on February 17, 2023, at the age of 85. She was born on June 17, 1937, in Anamoose, North Dakota to Walter and Freda Kapfer. She worked as a hairdresser and enjoyed gardening, cross stitching, going to garage sales, shopping at thrift stores, camping, and spending time with family.

She is survived...

Feb 17, 2023

Joseph A. Hocevar, 97, passed February 17, 2023, at Benefis Peace Hospice. He was born January 31, 1925, in Sand Coulee, MT to Joseph and Frances (Slemberger) Hocevar. He grew up during the depression and the hardships of the era. Joe enlisted into the Navy at age 17, proudly serving during WWII.

Upon his return, he began...

Feb 16, 2023

Therese (Toeckes) Van Auken, 95, passed away at the Benefis Teton Medical Center in Choteau, Montana on February 16, 2023.

Born on June 21, 1927, Therese was the first child to Math and Edith (Tempel) Toeckes of Power, Montana. She and her five brothers and four sisters grew up on the homesteaded farm North of Power raising...

Feb 14, 2023

Mattie “Sue” Loma Barrett, 88, of Cascade, passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2023. Mattie has been laid to rest alongside her husband, James, at Hillside Cemetery in Cascade, MT.

Mattie was born in Great Falls, MT on August 8, 1934, to Carl and Dorothy Berg. She worked at the local bank in Great Falls early on...

Feb 14, 2023

Kathleen Ann (Hall) Shelton was born in Billings, MT to Harry and Gladys Hall on January 29, 1954.

Kathy attended local parochial school from 1 st through 9 th grade and graduated from Great Falls High School in 1972. She then continued her education, graduating from the College of Great Falls in Biology and Pre-Med. Then she...

Feb 12, 2023

Claudia Jean (Strainer) O’Connell passed away peacefully at home surrounded by the love of her family on February 12, 2023, from complications from dementia.  She was 77 years old.

Claudia was born in Great Falls, Montana on May 15, 1945. She was raised in Black Eagle and attended Collins, St. Mary’s, and Great Falls Central Catholic High...

Feb 12, 2023

Dennis William McGurran, aged 87 of Vaughn, passed away early Sunday morning on February 12, 2023, the last remaining child of Henry Daniel McGurran and Florence Ura Bresnahan. His beloved Kansas City Chiefs won the Super Bowl that afternoon.

Dennis was delivered by a mid-wife on June 18, 1935, the 7th of 9 children, on the family...

Feb 10, 2023

Vicki Sue Charles Foster passed away in the company of her loving family in Great Falls, MT on February 10, 2023, due to health complications.

Vicki was born on April 9, 1950, in Fairbury, IL on Easter Sunday. Her upcoming 73 rd birthday this year would have fallen on Easter Sunday. Vicki and her family moved to...

Feb 9, 2023

Charles “Bob” Gardner, 91, joined his wife in heaven on February 9, 2023. He was born in San Antonio, Texas on August 5, 1931, to Dora and Aubrey Gardner. He spent his childhood in different Texas locations residing between his parents and his special aunts and uncles. They all adored “Bobby” and influenced his young life in many positive...

Feb 7, 2023

Vicki L. Forsman. 58, passed away unexpectedly of a pulmonary embolism at Benefis Hospital on February 7, 2023. She was born on May 26, 1964, in Great Falls, to Karl and Ilene (Berkram) Ingebrigtson. Vicki had two children, Krystal Steiner and Cody Forsman. She faced many obstacles in her life and tackled them all with a smile and a...

Feb 6, 2023

Joyce Marie (Knaup) Frantzich passed away on February 6, 2023, unexpectedly and on her own terms, at the age of 87. She was known for her strong will and independent spirit until the very end, refusing her medications, calling every doctor she encountered a quack, and fiercely upholding her DNR. For the last decade she had commonly used the...

Feb 5, 2023

Beatrice B. Andrews passed away peacefully in her sleep early Sunday morning, February 5, 2023.

Beatrice is survived by her brother, Ralph Prellwitz; sons, Lloyd N. Andrews, Lonnie C. Andrews, and Merlin R. Andrews; daughter, Gayla R. Clos; and grandson, Jason Clos.

Beatrice requested that there be no service and that her ashes, along with...

Feb 4, 2023

In the early hours of February 4, 2023, the world became slightly dimmer when Sherry Lynn (Adams) Holman, aged 68, passed away at Benefis Hospital in Great Falls, MT, surrounded by family. In the last few years of Sherry's life, she was diagnosed with various illnesses, so even though her passing was sad to those she left behind, for...

Feb 2, 2023

Paul L. Ghekiere, a beloved husband and father, went to his heavenly home from the Peace Hospice House in Great Falls, MT, on February 2, 2023, at 7:30 a.m. Paul was born on September 9, 1943, and was 79 years old. Paul and his wife, Irene, were married for 56 years. Paul was baptized and confirmed in the Christian...

Feb 1, 2023

Marvin Hofer was born in Lethbridge, Alberta on July 7, 1945, to Jacob D. and Elizabeth Hofer. He passed away on Feb 1, 2023.

Marvin was one of seven brothers and grew up on a farm/ranch in the sweet grass hills of North Central Montana. He took part in all facets of the farm and ranch life....

Feb 1, 2023

Mary Alice "Map" Smith

November 5, 1926, to February 1, 2023

Mary Alice "Map" Smith passed away peacefully on February 1, 2023, in Great Falls, Montana. Map was born in Anaconda, Montana to Joseph Lowen Pearson and Mary Ann (Corrigan) Pearson on November 5, 1926. Map was the youngest of the family of two joining...

Jan 30, 2023

Marie Anne Stimac died surrounded by the love of friends and family near and far on January 30, 2023, in Great Falls, Montana. She died as she lived with faith, goodness, and a fighting spirit.

Marie was born in Great Falls on January 9, 1936, to Irvin “Ted” Winterrowd and Anne Marie Covert. She was a life-long...

Jan 29, 2023

Patricia Teresa (McKernan) Warhank formerly of Rudyard, MT passed away due to natural causes on January 29, 2023, in Chester, MT. She was 93 years old. Patricia was born on March 11, 1929, in Havre, MT and was the fifth of five children born to Michael and Hannah (Friel) McKernan. Michael and Hannah immigrated to America from Ireland in...

Jan 29, 2023

Jack Wayne Charlson, 78, was born April 19, 1944, in Great Falls, Montana. He passed away on January 29, 2023, at Peace Hospice House. He is survived by his daughter, Shannon; his son, Charles; and 8 grandchildren. Jack graduated from Great Falls High School. He lived and worked in the Great Falls area his whole life and was a...