Recent Obituaries (January 6, 2025)

Donald Walter Fromm of Great Falls was born on November 3, 1927, in Gilfillian, Minnesota to Felix and Mary Fromm.

Richard Kelcie Wright of Great Falls was born on April 24, 1964, in Dyersburg, Tennessee to Vernon and Betty (Schorberg) Wright.

Christine Ann Aleksinski was born on April 4, 1950, in Great Falls, Montana to Frank and Barbara (Basiewiecz) Aleksinski.

Georges Rudolphe Barbaro de Giorgio, one of the last true great explorers of the 20th century, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2025

Richard Lee (Dick) Shreves of Helena was born on February 17, 1945 in Tacoma, Washington to Dorothy Disch and Richard Lewis Shreves

James Albert Becker was born at home on October 5, 1938, in Carlos, Minnesota, to Albert and Isabelle Becker.

Carol Marie Salway-Henderson was born November 3, 1955, in Browning to Sullivan Hameline and Hildegard “Tiny” Henriksen.

Dave was born in Great Falls, MT on November 30, 1945, five minutes before his twin brother, Dick Hall.

Michael R. Richardson, affectionately known by many as “Miki,” was born in Great Falls, MT on March 19, 1961 to Michael P. and Gayle Bordeleau Richardson.

Julie “Jewels” Cossman-Tinsen was born on April 17, 1957, in Washington, DC, to Robert and Rose (Cassetori) Cossman

It is with great sadness that the son and daughter of Richard Klaiss announce his unexpected passing on January 13, 2025.

Altha Leoan “Lee” Mattingly was born to Alfred L. Manning and Arabelle Tyler Manning on January 12, 1930 in Minden, Louisiana.

Violet Wiseman Morgan Edwards, 91, passed away December 5, 2024 surrounded by her family.

Kim Denise Stiner was born on September 21, 1956, in Alameda, California, to Dale and Colleen Pikaart

Roger P. Montesanto Sr. was born on January 23rd, 1969, in Westminster, California, to John and Nellie Lang.

Richard George Hurd, loving husband, father, and grandfather, was born on March 8, 1951, to Donald and Catherine Hurd in Salem, Oregon

Kelsey Hope Kincade was born in Great Falls on October 11, 1990, to Thomas and Debbie Kincade.

Donna was born on January 10, 1937, in Great Falls, MT, to John A. and Ethel E. (Lambert) Kolsrud.

Donald R. Peterson, age 92, was born on May 3, 1932, in Great Falls, MT, to Harry J. Peterson, Sr. and Helen M. (Maki) Peterson.

Our sweet Mama, Wife, Gramma, Friend and Sister, Pamela Ann Beron Wedum was born on July 18, 1953 to Raymond and Lois Beron.

Sylvia Faye “Sissy” Kriedeman was born on November 6, 1949, in Great Falls, MT to Harold and Clara (LaMere) Henderson

Kevin Richard Ellertson was born on August 21, 1974, in Anaconda and was raised in Shelby, MT.

Barbara J. “Barb” Wilson passed away on January 25, 2025. Barbara was born on May 18,1932, to George and Vera Spomer.

Michael Kent Knuth, a typical adventurous, meat and potato Montana man has passed away on January 11th 2025 at 74 years old

David “Dave” Alfred Viste was born on June 19, 1937, in Wheaton, Minnesota as the only child of Alfred and Elsie Viste

Roneld William Eustance was born on June 18, 1934, in Great Falls, Montana to William and Lilliayn Eustance.

Bonnie was born to Jesse and Esther Allen McDonald in Fort Benton, Montana on April 26, 1927.

Michael “Mike” Farnsworth was born on December 12, 1945, to Edgar and Della Farnsworth.

Born on March 6, 1958, in Great Falls, Montana, Brian’s life was marked by kindness, faith and a profound impact on everyone he met.

Catherine Marie Drost was born to Mary Ann Burkstrand, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Great Falls

Phyllis Lillian (Parks) Wight was born on July 7, 1934, in Lewistown, Montana.

Sunday was born on August 12th, 1956, to Clark Fontaine and Bonnie in Butte, Montana.

Nadine Phyllis Schoemer Carlson was born in Oakland, CA, on August 26, 1945, to Wilbur and Elizabeth (Betty) Schoemer.

Gary was born in Havre, Montana, on November 21, 1947. He eventually settled in Great Falls, where he met the love of his life, Linda.

Lois Ann (Metzel) Service was born on March 29, 1940, to Herschel William Metzel and Leta Wanda (Sinclair) Metzel in Fairfield, MT

Roger Gettel was born on April 4, 1961, to Dolores and Arnie Gettel and grew up on the family farm

Hugh John Wilkins was born on January 31, 1938, in Great Falls, Montana to Hugh and Ann (Pepos) Wilkins.

Born on August 27, 1953, Fred was one of the four children of Raymond and Erminie (Oberlander) Field in Malta, MT.

On February 22, 1943, Robert “Jay” Herman, Jr. was born to Robert and Evelyn (Rufsvold) Herman in Sioux Falls, SD.

Hubert H. Kellogg of Great Falls was born on January 12, 1932, in Coeur d’Alene, ID to Hubert O. and Alda (Beals) Kellogg