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Obituary of Rev. Deacon Donna Jeanne (Tilton) Gleaves

Obituary of Rev. Deacon Donna Jeanne (Tilton) Gleaves

The Rev. Deacon Donna Jeanne (Tilton) Gleaves passed away Sunday, May 11, 2025, at Peace Hospice in Great Falls from a rare form of adrenal gland cancer. She was 73. Donna was an advocate for people with developmental disabilities, and as a devout Christian she assisted efforts to feed, clothe

Obituary of Harold “Bud” Nicholls Jr

Obituary of Harold “Bud” Nicholls Jr

Harold “Bud” Nicholls, Jr, was born on March 11, 1940, to Lorraine and Harold Nicholls, Sr. in Huntington, WV. His early years were spent touring the U.S. as Harold, Sr. played the organ for the circus and ice capades. The family returned to Great Falls, MT in 1945, where

Obituary of Bonnie Messman

Obituary of Bonnie Messman

Bonnie Messman, born Maybelle Lorraine Hamiliton (Anderson), aged 92, of Great Falls, MT, died on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at her home at the Grandview. Bonnie Messman was born on August 25, 1932, in Fargo, ND. She attended Great Falls High School and later worked at the Rainbow Hotel for

Obituary of Donna Hunter Doughty

Obituary of Donna Hunter Doughty

Donna Hunter Doughty, born on May 27, 1944, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2025, just days shy of her 81st birthday. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, educator, and friend. Donna’s life was defined by her deep love of learning, steadfast devotion to her family, and lifelong

Obituary of Harvey Bernard Forrest Jr

Obituary of Harvey Bernard Forrest Jr

In loving memory of Harvey Bernard Forrest Jr., who passed away in Peace Hospice on May 18, 2025, at 5:10 p.m. He was born on December 17,1958 in Little Rock, Arkansas. He left us way too soon at the age of 66 years old. Bernard was the

Obituary of Gordon Lee Bechard

Obituary of Gordon Lee Bechard

U.S. Air Force veteran and retired USPS rural mail carrier Gordon Lee Bechard, 82, of Dutton died on May 12, 2025, at Peace Hospice in Great Falls. A service to commemorate Gordon’s life will be held on Sunday, June 8 at 1:30 p.m. at the Dutton

Obituary of Joanne Georgia (Ronning) Olson

Obituary of Joanne Georgia (Ronning) Olson

Joanne Georgia (Ronning) Olson, aged 84, passed away on May 18, 2025, at Peace Hospice, in Great Falls Montana with family by her side. She was born on August 13, 1940, in Salt Lake City, Utah to George and Ruby Ronning. Her family moved to Fort Benton when she was