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Obituary of Hugh Wilkins

Obituary of Hugh Wilkins

Hugh John Wilkins was born on January 31, 1938, in Great Falls, Montana to Hugh and Ann (Pepos) Wilkins. He spent his summers on the ranch of his beloved Slavic grandmother who spoke almost no English. He told of how they communicated without speaking a word. It was there he

Obituary of Steven Kapphan

Obituary of Steven Kapphan

Steven Ray Kapphan, 59, of Great Falls, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025. Steven was born on November 22, 1966, in Havre to Edward and Margie (Pie Pot) Kapphan. He completed his GED. Over the years, he was passionate about cars and loved being outdoors. He used both to

Obituary of Frances Lavoie

Obituary of Frances Lavoie

Frances “Fran” Eleanor (Periman, Mardis) Lavoie passed away on January 11, 2025, at the age of 90. She was born to Lawrence and Alma Periman in Deer Lodge, Montana where she grew up with her older brother George. Fran worked at Columbus Hospital as a dietary aide for many years.

Obituary of Robert Stensaker

Obituary of Robert Stensaker

Robert "Bob” A. Stensaker, 86, A loving Father, grandfather, brother, and friend passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024, at East view hospice following a stroke. Bob was born in 1938 to Alvin R. Stensaker and Katherine Busch in Williston, North Dakota. He attended Catholic schools in Great Falls.

Obituary of Dwight Dean Engel

Obituary of Dwight Dean Engel

Dwight Dean Engel, whom God granted 80 wonderful years of life, was called home to be with the Lord on December 20, 2024. Longingly known as “Pastor D”, Dwight was a faithful shepherd, a loving father, and an incredible Grandpa. He is now united with Christ and his loving wife,

Obituary of Gloria Thorson

Obituary of Gloria Thorson

It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gloria Ann (McClellan) Thorson, who left us peacefully on January 4, 2025, at the age of 77. Born on October 25, 1947, in Great Falls, Montana, Gloria was a loving mother and grandmother, dear sister, devoted

Obituary of Paula Louise DeLorme

Obituary of Paula Louise DeLorme

Paula Louise DeLorme, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2024, at the age of 69. Born on May 21, 1955, in Toppenish, to Patricia and Paul Whitner, Paula is survived by her siblings Kenneth Whitner and Theresa Robertson. She was preceded in death by