Obituaries

Nov 9, 2024

In loving memory of Stephanie Paul

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Stephanie Paul. A beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend who left us peacefully on November 9, 2024, at the age of 65.

Stephanie was born on August 31, 1959, in Great Falls, Montana to Lloyd Paul and...

Nov 8, 2024

Jean F. Du Paul passed away the morning of November 8, 2024.  She achieved her goal by celebrating her 100th birthday with family on September 6, 2024.  A Vigil will be held on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel. The Mass will be held on Friday, November 15, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at...

Nov 8, 2024

Karl A. Fiske, Jr. passed away on November 8, 2024, in Great Falls. He was born on February 20, 1947, in Williston, ND to Karl A. Fiske, Sr. and June Fiske.

Karl graduated from Chinook Elementary School. He graduated from Laurel High School in 1965 and then received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Montana. He...

Nov 7, 2024

Margery Jane (Carpenter) Kuhn (Gma) was born on June 14, 1939, in Greeley, Colorado to Okly and Mildred Carpenter. Her siblings were James Carpenter and Faye Stevenson. She married Rodney Carlysle Kuhn on May 18, 1957. They were married for 51 years until he went home to heaven on August 18, 2008. Marge and Rod began their lives in...

Nov 1, 2024

Thomas Harrison “Tom” Crawford, a beloved father, son, and friend, passed away on the night of October 31 to November 1, 2024, at the age of 70. Born in Columbus, Ohio, Tom was the son of Dorothy and Charles. Tom spent much of his childhood in the Pittsburgh area, forming lifelong memories along the riverside. He loved to share...

Oct 31, 2024

At 10:02 on October 31, 2024, Beverly Rosemarie Willits Hutchinson passed peacefully into the arms of her Creator.

Beverly was born in Great Falls, Montana on November 22, 1944, to Maxine Hortense Delphi Willits and James Thomas Willits. She had two sisters, Iris Elaine Willits Hutchinson born on May 20, 1947, and Shelly June Willits born on...

Oct 30, 2024

Ann Norene Buen, beloved sister and godmother, of Great Falls, MT passed away on October 30, 2024, at Benefis Peace Hospice with family by her side. She was 64 years old.

Ann was born on February 22, 1960, in Glasgow, MT to Arthur and Eleanor Buen. Ann attended school in Nashua and graduated from Nashua High School...

Oct 28, 2024

Donald Jay Greeno was born November 22, 1942, to Jay and Louise Greeno in San Diego, California. He died peacefully of cancer on October 28, 2024, in Farmington, New Mexico.

Don was raised and attended schools in San Diego, graduating from Crawford High School in 1961. Choosing a life of service to others, he attended California College...

Oct 27, 2024

Bradley W. Nimmick was born on March 5, 1947, in Great Falls, Montana. He passed away suddenly on October 27, 2024, at his home in Great Falls due to a massive cardiac event. The profound sadness caused by his unexpected loss is felt by all who knew him. Brad was a deeply loved and admired husband, father, brother, grandfather,...

Oct 26, 2024

Namen Patrick Paul, aged 45, passed away in Great Falls, Montana on October 26, 2024.

Namen was born on November 22, 1978, in Helena, Montana. He went to elementary school at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School and graduated from Great Falls High School in 1997. He received an associate degree from the Universal Technical Institute in...

Oct 26, 2024

John (Joe) Joseph Taylor passed away peacefully on October 26, 2024, at the age of 94. Born May 5, 1930, in Bisbee, AZ as the first-born son of John “Red” and Cathrine Taylor. As a child Joe had firey red hair and a determined spirit. He grew up in AZ but at the age of 17 joined the Army...

Oct 22, 2024

Judy Bistodeau, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and aunt passed away peacefully at Peace Hospice on October 22, 2024, at the age of 84. She was born on May 18, 1940, in Great Falls, MT to parents, Fred and Beverly Couch. They later moved to Sun River, MT where she attended the Little Red School house...

Oct 22, 2024

Eugene “Gene” Ray Warehime, aged 63, of Belt, Montana passed away on October 22, 2024, at Benefis Hospital in Great Falls, Montana. He was the son of the late Earl Eugene Warehime and Betty Rae (Konen) Warehime.

Gene was born on April 9, 1961, in Great Falls, Montana. He attended Belt Valley Schools. In 1991, Gene married...

Oct 20, 2024

John Matthew Oja, 81, passed away at home on October 20, 2024, with Carol, his wife of 62 years by his side. John was born November 11, 1942, to Charles and Selma Oja, at the Deaconess Hospital in Great Falls, Montana. He was the youngest of 4 children, sisters, Elsie and Arleen, and his brother, Carl. John was quite...

Oct 16, 2024

Curtis Bruce Greenfield, 66, passed away on October 16, 2024, surrounded by loved ones at Peace Hospice House. Following a heart attack in February, he succumbed to complications from this event.

Curtis wanted to be remembered as the vibrant, hardworking man whose humor and joy could light up any room. In honor of his wishes, there will...

Oct 15, 2024

Rose Marie Periman, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother passed away peacefully on October 15, 2024, at the age of 87.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, October 28, 2024, at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel.

She was born in Fort Peck, Montana in 1937, during the construction of the dam,...

Oct 13, 2024

Cathy Gretch, a former journalist, died peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at her home. She was 67.

Cremation has taken place under the direction of Schnider Funeral Home in Great Falls. A memorial service will be held at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel Friday, October 18, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. followed by a reception...

Oct 11, 2024

Corinne Johnke Squires of Great Falls passed away at Peace Hospice after a fall at her home.

She was born on August 5, 1933, at Flatwillow, MT to William and Evalene (Hawkins) Johnke. They later moved to a dairy farm near Fairfield. She and her twin sister, Jeannine, were just 6 when they and their 8 siblings...

Oct 10, 2024

Dorothy Jean Kingston was born on November 1, 1941, in Great Falls, MT and passed away on October 10, 2024, with her family at her side. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, mother-in-law, and friend.

Dorothy is survived by her husband, Jon Kingston; three children, Cheryl Dunn, Pam Broyles (Steve), and Butch Kingston (Shelby); four...

Oct 9, 2024

Carol Ann Jonas, aged 90, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, due to natural causes and was with loved ones as she passed. Services will be held on October 26, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel. A burial will take place sometime later in Bridgewater, SD.

She was born on September 11, 1934,...