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Obituaries

Obituary of Joan Bradley

Joan Bradley, 85, passed away on July 14, 2024. She was a lifelong resident of Great Falls. She was one of six sisters, the second youngest daughter born to Vaino Kivi and Lois Robinson. Joan and Howard Bradley were married…

Obituary of Ira “Ike” M. Kaufman, Jr.

Ira “Ike” M. Kaufman, Jr. passed away on July 20, 2024, due to complications from a fall he sustained. He was born on August 6, 1935. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and a pillar of the Great Falls…

Obituary of Edward B. Ted Cogswell III

Edward B. “Ted” Cogswell III, 66, died on July 24, 2024, of complications brought on from Parkinson’s disease. Ted (Teddy, Ted the Third, or T3, as he was also known) was born on October 16, 1957, at Reese Air Force…

Obituary of Steve James Halvorson

Steve James Halvorson, aged 68, passed away on July 18, 2024, in Great Falls, Montana. Steve was born on August 22, 1955, to Vern Halvorson and Betty Wilson in Conrad, Montana. He graduated from Conrad High School and went on…

Obituary of Shirley Keeler

Shirley Keeler of Great Falls passed away peacefully at Benefis Eastview Memory Care surrounded by her family on July 12, 2024. Shirley was born on May 29, 1942, in Lewistown, Montana, to Chuck and Ruth Mauws. Shirley was preceded in…

Obituary of Marion Lorraine (Heisler) Timmerman

After 88 years of faithful and loving service, Marion Timmerman was called home by our Lord on July 22, 2024. A vigil service is planned for July 29, 2024, at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel at 6:00 p.m., with a funeral…

Obituary of Earl Elmer Ackerman

Earl Elmer Ackerman, 93, passed away on May 22, 2024, surrounded in love and comfort by his family. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Schnider Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on August…

Obituary of Beatrice Irene Mapston Davis

Beatrice “Bea” Irene Mapston Davis, daughter of Mervin and Rose Mapston, was born September 5, 1931, in Stockett, Montana and passed away in Great Falls, Montana, July 16, 2024. A celebration of her life will be at 2:00 p.m. on…

Obituary of Kenneth Offerdahl

Kenneth Lee Offerdahl, 73, of Valier, Montana, passed away on July 16, 2024, surrounded by his family after a long battle with a neurological illness. A rosary will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, July 19, 2024, with a…

Obituary of Douglas Figarelle

Douglas Edward Figarelle passed away in Great Falls, MT from complications after treatment for esophageal cancer. Doug was born on August 20, 1956, in Great Falls, MT. He graduated from CMR and enlisted in the Naval Reserves. Doug loved the…

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