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Obituary of Denise Kay (LaBelle) Terra

Obituary of Denise Kay (LaBelle) Terra

Denise Kay (LaBelle) Terra was born October 14, 1951, in Havre, Montana. Throughout her young life she lived in many small towns around Montana, spent many years in the Flathead Valley, and settled in Great Falls in 1990. She worked as a secretary, bookkeeper, and administrative assistant throughout her life.

Obituary of Thomas Spencer

Obituary of Thomas Spencer

All the world’s a stage, And all the men and women merely players; They have their exits and their entrances, And one man in his time plays many parts… -William Shakespeare (As You Like It) Thomas “Tom” Spencer passed away on April 27, 2026, at Benefis Peace Hospice, surrounded

Obituary of Garrett Stephen Van Heel

Obituary of Garrett Stephen Van Heel

It’s with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our son, father, uncle, brother, and friend, Garrett Stephen Van Heel, born on May 28, 1972. He passed away peacefully on his 54th birthday, surrounded by loved ones. Garrett was born and raised at the east end of Great

Obituary of Wayne Yarger

Obituary of Wayne Yarger

Celebrating the Life of Wayne Yarger (Papa Wayne) April 13, 1955 – May 31, 2026 Wayne, affectionately known to most as “Papa Wayne,” passed away leaving behind a legacy of laughter, boundless energy, and an unforgettable enthusiasm for life. Born in Circle, Montana, to Wayne and Verna Yarger, he brought a

Obituary of Sherry (Stayten/Miller) Langley

Obituary of Sherry (Stayten/Miller) Langley

Sherry (Stayten/Miller) Langley, aged 73, passed away at home of respiratory failure, on April 26, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl Lee and Eleanor Jean Stayten; and nephew, Lee Charles Stayten. She is survived by her son, Ricky Miller; daughter, Crystal M. Miller; nine grandchildren;

Obituary of Travis Alan Funston

Obituary of Travis Alan Funston

Travis Alan “Favy Alan” Funston, aged 41, passed away unexpectedly at his home with family by his side on April 19, 2026, in Great Falls, Montana. A funeral will be held Friday, May 15, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Solid Rock Bible Church (751 4th Ave. NW, Great

Obituary of Beverly Ann (Gruenhagen) Johnston

Obituary of Beverly Ann (Gruenhagen) Johnston

Beverly Ann (Gruenhagen) Johnston, aged 86, passed away on Saturday April 18, 2026, at Great Falls Clinic after a short illness. Her family is grateful that she enjoyed good health and independence until her passing. Bev was born on February 29, 1940, in Great Falls, Montana to William and Helen