Obituaries

John Kendall Goldsmith, aged 81, died of COPD on March 29, 2026, at his home. A private family service will be held on March 31, 2026. Cremation has taken place …

Jeffrey Scott Polzin, 65, of Great Falls, Montana, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Jeff was born on March 27, 1960, in Kansas City, …

Rick Michael Hasenkrug, life-long resident of Great Falls, Montana, passed away on March 10, 2026. A celebration of life will be held at the Black Eagle Community Center at 11:00 …

Janice Marcia Williams Allestad, aged 79, passed away on March 21, 2026, in Great Falls, Montana. Janice was born on November 25, 1946, in Abingdon, Virginia, to Arthur and Louise …

John Curtis Board, 89, of Helena, Montana, was born on May 18, 1936, to Victor and Pearl Board on a farm near Onarga, Illinois. A sinner, he died of natural …

John Charles Preston Jr., AKA “Papa Bear,” “Grandpa,” and “Hansome,” passed away peacefully in the arms of his beloved wife, Lesa, on March 14, 2026, just two weeks shy of …

Johnny (John) McCray Williams Sr. April 26, 1954 — March 7, 2026 Johnny (John) McCray Williams Sr., 71, passed away on March 9, 2026. He was born on April 26, …

Karen Jeanne (Pancich) Shalvey was born on April 18, 1947, in Great Falls, Montana. She passed away peacefully on January 20, 2026. Karen grew up in Black Eagle, Montana and …

Theresa Streifel, 88, of Great Falls, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. A visitation will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2026, followed by a rosary, …

Marvin Porteen, age 82 of Sun River, passed peacefully during a nap on February 27, 2026. A service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 13, 2026, at …