Justine Marie Farmer
May 13, 2021
Justine Marie Nelson was born in Great Falls, Montana to George and Ethel Letvola Nelson on February 8, 1935. She spent her childhood on the Nelson family ranch near Belt. She was a graduate of Belt High School. After attending summer school at the College of Great Falls and earning a teaching certificate, she taught at the Clear Lake School...
William James "Bill" Maronick
May 10, 2021
William James “Bill” Maronick, 89, Great Falls passed away with family by his side. May 10, 2021, in Great Falls. Bill was born May 15, 1931, in Great Falls. After graduating high school in Great Falls, Bill attended Santa Clara University. In 1954, he entered the U.S. Army as an officer. After his discharge from the Army in 1957, he...
Raymond Gene Watson
May 7, 2021
Raymond Gene Watson of Great Falls, Montana passed away in the early hours of May 7, 2021. He was born to Harry Richard Holland Watson and Nora Myrtle Baumer Watson on January 14, 1933, in Havre, Montana. He was educated in the Havre Public Schools, graduating from Havre High School in 1951. He attended Northern Montana College (now MSU Northern)...
Robert "Bob" Leroy Hannah
May 4, 2021
Robert “Bob” Leroy Hannah, 87, passed away on Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at Benefis Hospital. Bob was born in Grand Forks, ND to Robert L. and Bessie M. Hannah. He was raised in Shelby, MT. In school, Bob excelled in sports, especially basketball. After high school, he joined the United States Air Force where he was stationed in Germany, England,...
Patricia Y. Sponheim
May 4, 2021
Patricia “Piano Pat” Sponheim, 86, of Great Falls is now singing in the Lord’s choir. She passed away peacefully at her home with her family. Pat was a humble servant of God, a woman of faith and love. Pat was born in Havre, Montana and raised on the Highline in Rudyard, Montana. When Pat was in grade school, her mother...
Warren Skog
May 3, 2021
Warren Leonard Skog was born in Great Falls, Montana, on June 21, 1945. He went to be with the Lord on May 3, 2021, after a hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer. Leonard graduated from Great Falls High School in 1963. He served his country in Vietnam where he was wounded in battle and became a decorated Vietnam veteran. After the...
Lou Udall
May 3, 2021
Lou Udall, 90, passed away of natural causes at his home on May 3, 2021. A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 14, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at Hillcrest Memorial Chapel. Lou was born in St. Ignatius, MT in 1931. His parents were Melvin and Ruth Udall. Lou spent his early years doing all things related to raising...
Virgil K. Hall
May 3, 2021
Virgil and Nancy Hall loved to hold hands. They held hands at the powwow grounds; they held hands walking to a ballpark. They held them when they sat next to each other at the doctor’s office and when they fell asleep in the car on a road trip. On Monday evening, May 3, 2021, Virgil held Nancy’s hand; he held...
Robert Edward Rigney
May 1, 2021
Robert Edward Rigney, 84, passed away on Saturday, May 1, 2021. Robert was born on January 16, 1937, to Helen (Melton) Rigney and Lester Lee Rigney in Thermopolis, Wyoming. They later moved to Great Falls, Montana where he attended local schools and graduated from Great Falls High School in 1955. At 18, he joined the Army and served 18 months...
Terry P. Mason
Apr 28, 2021
Terry P. Mason, 84, passed away on April 28, 2021. He was born on November 9, 1939, to Vera (Pateman) and William Mason in Rigby, Idaho. He served his country in the United States Air Force. There will be a visitation on Friday, April 30, 2021 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.. On Saturday, May 1, 2021, there will be...
James Michael Carr
Apr 26, 2021
James “Jim” Carr, age 79, passed away from Alzheimers and complications from Covid-19 in the early morning hours of Monday, April 26, 2021, at Rivers Edge Assisted Living in Great Falls. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 1, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel. Jim was born on November 2, 1941, in Decatur, IL...
Mariluise R. Dougherty
Apr 26, 2021
Mariluise R. Dougherty, 97, died peacefully under the tender care of Peace Hospice on April 26, 2021. A memorial service is planned for Friday, May 28, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. at Sunrise Presbyterian Church, (3809 6th Ave S, Great Falls). Cremation has taken place under the direction of Schnider Funeral Home. Marilu is survived by sons, Daniel (Rebecca) of Brooklyn...
Bonnie Lee Worrell
Apr 26, 2021
Bonnie Worrell passed away peacefully with her husband by her side, on the morning of April 26, 2021. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and wife. Bonnie always put her family and friends first, she loved helping others, and she enjoyed traveling to Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks with her family and friends. Bonnie was an avid collector of dolls...
John (J.P) Paul Freie
Apr 26, 2021
John “J.p.” Paul Freie, 50, of Anchorage, Alaska passed unexpectedly on April 26, 2021, in Great Falls, Montana after an acute abdominal bleeding caused from a perforated ulcer. We are devastated by this loss. J.p. was born on August 29, 1970, in El Segundo, CA to loving parents John “Jack” Henry Freie and Catherine “Cathy” Freie. He immediately filled the...
Eugene Woodrow Kallstrom
Apr 24, 2021
Eugene Woodrow Kallstrom was born on August 27, 1939, to Woodrow and Margaret (Sibell) Kallstrom. He passed away on April 24, 2021, of natural causes at the age of 81 years and 8 months. He was baptized and confirmed at Fahlen Lutheran Church in Nelson, Minnesota and attended country school through the sixth grade at #40 in Belle River Township....
Loren Charles Rice
Apr 23, 2021
Loren Charles Rice passed away April 23, 2021, surrounded by his family. Loren was born February 13, 1921, the son of Elton J. and Viola Rice in Wolf Point, Montana. The family moved from Wolf Point to Spokane, Washington where Loren was raised. Loren was drafted during World War II and was a 2nd Lieutenant in the Army Air Corps...
Robert John "Bob" Mogensen
Apr 21, 2021
Robert John “Bob” Mogensen, 82, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 21, 2021. Bob was born on January 7, 1939, in Great Falls, MT to Florence and Jack Mogensen. He grew up in Augusta, MT. Bob enjoyed growing up in Augusta, hunting and fishing with his father, and having great times with friends. He joined the Navy when he was...
Ronald Carl Mclaughlin
Apr 21, 2021
Ronald Carl McLaughlin, 73, also known as “Papa” passed away April 21, 2021. Ron was born on July 13, 1947, in Great Falls, MT to Rosalie and Carl McLaughlin. He graduated from Great Falls High School in 1965 and then worked for 42 years for Energy West Gas Company. In 1982, Ronald met the love of his life and best...
Tom Clyde Bessette
Apr 20, 2021
Tom Bessette, 79, passed away of a stroke on April 20, 2021, at St. Patrick’s Hospital in Missoula. Tom was a legendary trucker. In his younger days, he did long haul from coast to coast. He had his own cattle truck and hauled cars and John Deere machinery. At the time of his death, he was still driving locally for...
Donna Rae Webb
Apr 19, 2021
Donna Rae Webb passed away on April 19, 2021, at the age of 78. She was born in Havre, Montana to Francis Twigg and Donald R. Connor. Donna worked for many years as a histology technician, and she lived at and volunteered at the Eagles Manor. She loved crocheting afghans and spending time with her family. She is survived by...
