Betty Joe Dusko
May 22, 2020
Betty Joe Dusko, 94, passed away on May 22, 2020.Betty was born on July 8, 1925 in Deer Lodge, MT to Effie and Webster Quickenden, Sr.The family soon moved to Great Falls.Betty graduated from Great Falls High School in 1943.She worked various jobs after graduation and after she was first married. Betty and Carl E. Dusko married on April 1,...
Blue Benton
May 20, 2020
Blue Benton, 68, passed away at his home in Great Falls, Montana on May 20, 2020. There will be a viewing on Wednesday, May 27 at O’Connor Funeral Home from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and the funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 28, 2020, at O’Connor Memorial Chapel with interment immediately following at Highland...
Doris Ann Clune
May 18, 2020
Dorris Ann Clune (neé Ackelbein), 89, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2020, of natural causes at Highgate Senior Living in Great Falls with her daughter, Sarah, by her side. Dorris was born in Chickasha, Oklahoma on July 29, 1930, to Henry and Helen Ackelbein, the middle of three daughters.She grew up in Loveland, Colorado and later graduated from high...
Nanc Annette Northcutt Kerkes
May 18, 2020
On the afternoon of Monday, May 18, 2020, a pure heart and soul, Nanc Kerkes passed away in Great Falls, Montana at the age of 69. She was born in Washington, DC at Bolling AFB on January 4, 1951, to George and Annette Northcutt. As a child of an Airforce family she was able to travel the world with her...
Donald "Donny" Earl Ereaux
May 17, 2020
Donald “Donny” Earl Ereaux, 55, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 17, 2020. Recitation of the rosary will take place on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. followed by the funeral liturgy at 11:00 a.m., both at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, with a celebration of life to follow at 1:00 p.m. at the Tin Cup, all in...
Keith Stanley Hunter
May 17, 2020
Keith S. Hunter died at home in Great Falls, Montana on May 17, 2020.He was born on January 28, 1923, in The Dalles, Oregon and grew up in Sheridan, Oregon where he graduated from high school in 1941.He joined the Navy in 1943, and was discharged as an Aviation Radio Technician 2nd Class in 1945 after returning from Okinawa.He married...
Harold William Littlefield
May 17, 2020
Harold “Sarge” William Litttlefield, 85, of Great Falls, Montana passed away Sunday, May 17, 2020. A graveside service with military honors will be held on Friday, May 22, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. at Highland Cemetery. Sarge was born the son of Harold and Anna (McDougal) Littlefield on July 20, 1934. He was raised on the family dairy farm in Clayton...
Robert "Bob" Perry Meadors
May 14, 2020
Robert “Bob” P. Meadors, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2020, of natural causes. Cremation has taken place under the care of Schnider Funeral Home and a private service will be held at a later date to commemorate Bob’s life. Bob was born in Port LaVaca, Texas, the second child to Willie (King) and Alan Meadors on June 21, 1935....
Maxine Joyce Albertini
May 12, 2020
Maxine Joyce (Bergstrom) Albertini passed away peacefully on May 12, 2020, in Richland, WA where she lived for the last two years near her oldest son Michael. Maxine was born in Froid, MT on Nov. 21, 1928 to Hans and Phoebe Bergstrom, the third of thirteen children.Maxine's childhood years, though probably quite typical for those growing up during the Depression...
W. Terry Lins
May 11, 2020
W. Terry Lins, 78, of Great Falls, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 11, 2020, surrounded by his wife, children, and grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Monday, May 18, 2020, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at O’Connor Memorial Chapel. A funeral liturgy will be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2020, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church at 11:00 a.m....
Donald "Don" Dean Borror
May 9, 2020
On May 9, 2020, Donald Dean "Don" Borror passed away at the age of 83 after a long illness. Don was born on August 31, 1936, in Greenville, Illinois to Arlo and Mary (Shultz) Borror. He was raised in Smithboro, Illinois and graduated from Mulberry Grove High School in 1955. Four days later, Don left for basic training at Lackland...
Donald "Duff" Carl Duffner
May 9, 2020
Donald “Duff” Carl Duffner, age 80, passed away in the early hours of May 9, 2020, from complications of brain cancer. His wife was at his bedside. A celebration of life with military honors will be held on June 13, 2020, at Crossroads Memorial Church at 11:00 a.m. Don was born on April 7, 1940, in Lewistown. He was the...
Harry Kenneth Berg
May 8, 2020
Harry Kenneth Berg, 76, passed on May 8, 2020, at Peace Hospice. Harry was the seventh of eight children born to Henry and Ruth Berg on December 9, 1943. Raised on a ranch 17 miles south of Shawmut, Montana, Harry learned that work and perseverance were needed for success. His parents also instilled in him the value of a good...
Frederick Lee Lowder
May 7, 2020
Frederick Lee Lowder was born December 24, 1956, in Cut Bank Montana.He is survived by his wife, Becky; mother, Marie; father, Lee; sister, Deborah Chanco; daughter, Tiffany Skierka; sons, Cole, Jade, and Rhett.He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lula and Louis Lowder, Fred and Theda Stone, and Bill Whitford; step-father, Dick Palmer; and nephew, Christian Chanco. Fred was...
Paul Robert Cory
May 7, 2020
Paul Robert Cory was born to Harlan Cory and Clary Kaufman Cory on June 19, 1955. He was born in Great Falls, MT as the youngest of 3 children. He was the only boy born on Father’s Day. He attended elementary schools in Great Falls, graduated from CMR and the University of Montana with a degree in Social Work. He...
Gary Ray Holsclaw
May 5, 2020
It breaks my heart to let you all know that our son, brother, and uncle, Gary, has passed away. He was challenged in life with developmental and intellectual disabilities, but I don’t think he would’ve wanted it any other way, because through it he taught us everything about life. Stay grounded. Take nothing for granted. Be thankful for what each...
Blanche A. Westfall
May 4, 2020
Blanche A. (Peterson) Westfall, 90, passed away May 4, 2020, at Park Place Care Center. Blanche was the middle child of 7 born to Reuben and Rose Peterson in Turner, MT. Growing up, Blanche lived 2 years in Lafayette, IN, but mostly in MT. She graduated from GFHS in 1948. She married her husband Robert Westfall in 1949, and moved...
Myrna Rae Reinhart
May 2, 2020
Private services were held for Myrna (Stafne) Reinhart who passed away May 2, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. Myrna was born on February 8, 1944, to Reynold and Mildred Stafne in Williston, North Dakota.She spent her childhood in Glendive, Montana until the family moved to Great Falls, where Myrna attended and graduated from Great Falls Central High School in...
Daniel John Goos
May 2, 2020
Daniel John Goos, “Goose,” 67, of Fairfield, passed away in the early morning on May 2, 2020, at Peace Hospice, following complications from a massive stroke. Dan was born April 16, 1953, in Chamberlain, South Dakota, to Albert and Mairleen (Soulek) Goos. He moved up to Fort Shaw in the 70s, with his then wife, Marilyn, and their daughter Becky....
William "Bill" Andrew Smith
May 2, 2020
William “Bill” Andrew Smith was given to us August 21, 1961, at the Columbus Hospital in Great Falls, MT to Margaret and Joe Smith. Bill was the fourth child in a family that included sisters, Pam and Ade; and brothers, Jim and Tracy. Bill was raised on the west side where he made many life-long friends. He attended school at...
