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Obituary of Evelyn Kelman

Obituary of Evelyn Kelman

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Evelyn Kelman who passed away on December 22, 2025. A Memorial Service will be held at Croxford Funeral Home on December 23, 2025, at 1 PM. She will be laid to rest at Mount Olivet Cemetery following the service.

Obituary of Aiden Ray Copenhaver

Obituary of Aiden Ray Copenhaver

Aiden Ray Copenhaver, age 21, was born July 15th, 2004, in Louisville, KY to parents Cory and Amanda Copenhaver. His family moved to Fairfield, MT a year later, where he spent the rest of his childhood. He was part of 4-H, worked on swine projects, and somehow managed to

Obituary of Bridger Phillips

Obituary of Bridger Phillips

Bridger James Phillips, 22, Great Falls, MT On December 16th, 2025, Bridger lost a long, hard fought battle with depression and the demons that go with it. Born on November 25th, 2003 in Great Falls, MT, Bridger is the cherished son to parents Eric and Lisa Phillips, and younger brother

Guided Rock Art and First Day Hikes at First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park

Guided Rock Art and First Day Hikes at First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park

Do you know the difference between pictographs and petroglyphs? If you want a chance to learn the answer while getting a first-hand look at both ancient art forms, join First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park for one of their guided rock art hikes on Friday, Dec. 26, from 10

Obituary of Dennis Stampka

Obituary of Dennis Stampka

Dennis Wilbur Stampka, aged 68, of Great Falls, Montana, passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at Benefis East. Dennis was born on June 13, 1957, in Jamestown, North Dakota, to Ronny Berg and Charlene Bohl. He attended schools in Montana, graduating from Great Falls High School in 1971. He enlisted

Neighbors Helping Neighbors - December 7th

Neighbors Helping Neighbors - December 7th

Neighbors helping neighbors is a local listing where you can find ways of assisting others in your local community. By working with local non-profit organizations, we can reach out to people in need safely and help insure people's needs are met. The Great Falls Gazette is committed

Community Gathers for Swearing-In Ceremony and Open House in Great Falls

Community Gathers for Swearing-In Ceremony and Open House in Great Falls

On Tuesday, December 16th, many community members gathered at the Civic Center to witness the swearing-in ceremony for several elected officials. The ceremony was held for Mayor Cory Reeves, Commissioners Joe McKenney and Casey Schreiner, Municipal Court Judge (Dept. B) Mark Dunn, and the newly elected representatives of Neighborhood