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Obituary of Patrick Arthur McAllister

Obituary of Patrick Arthur McAllister

Our father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, took his final nap on Wednesday morning on February 25, 2026. He was 95 years old. He had his spring haircut, and he was wearing his blue jeans, work boots, his canvas Carhart jacket, and his red ballcap. He was ready to leave. Patrick

Obituary of Gordon Kinzler

Obituary of Gordon Kinzler

"Where are you from?" This simple question was Gordon's signature greeting—a genuine invitation into conversation that revealed the heart of who he was. Whether sitting on a hospital bed, volunteering at the detention center, resting on a bench at Disneyland, or walking through the halls

Obituary of Deborah Figarelle

Obituary of Deborah Figarelle

Deborah E. Figarelle, age 69, passed away on February 20, 2026, peacefully surrounded by love after a courageous journey with cancer. Her final days were marked by the same quiet strength and deep devotion that defined her life. Deborah was a woman of warmth, resilience, and deep family love. She

Obituary of Kathleen Allen

Obituary of Kathleen Allen

Kathleen (Kay) Louise Allen (1941–2026) passed away peacefully on February 18, 2026, at MT Gems Assisted Living in Great Falls, Montana. She was born on February 3, 1941, to Max and Mary Ellen Mathews in Billings, Montana. Kay attended Montana State University and graduated with a bachelor’s degree

Obituary of Jo Elyn Jane Ball

Obituary of Jo Elyn Jane Ball

Jo Elyn Jane Gilstad was born July 3, 1934, to Joe and Eleanor Gilstad in River Falls, WI. Jo and her parents relocated to Great Falls, Montana where Jo would attend school and graduate from Great Falls High. She worked several jobs supporting her six children from two previous marriages

Obituary of Orpha “Mae” Fifield

Obituary of Orpha “Mae” Fifield

Orpha “Mae” Fifield passed away on February 19, 2026, of natural causes, two weeks shy of her March 6,1933, birthdate. She was married to the deceased Louie Fifield in 1950. They had seven children, Lois (Tim), Lolly, Terry (deceased) (Barbara), Denny (deceased), Ronnie (Mi Chong), Rick (deceased), and Jason

Sletten Companies Earns Construction Association Awards

Sletten Companies Earns Construction Association Awards

The Montana Contractors Association (MCA) honored 18 projects and 12 different Montana contractors for excellence in construction during their annual winter convention held in Helena. "We are proud to honor Montana contractors for their exceptional expertise," stated David Smith, MCA Executive Director. "This acknowledgment not only showcases