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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.

Great Falls Man Charged with Attempted Deliberate Homicide

Great Falls Man Charged with Attempted Deliberate Homicide

On the morning of January 14th, at approximately 3:39 am, 911 dispatchers received a call concerning a family disturbance occurring at 1700 2nd Avenue North. Law enforcement officers arrived at the scene within one minute, where they discovered an individual who had sustained a gunshot wound. Emergency medical personnel

Obituary of Irisanne Baker

Obituary of Irisanne Baker

Irisanne Bryant Baker, 81, of Cascade, passed peacefully on January 3, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born on January 17, 1943, to Alvin Bryant and Delores Spencer in Joplin, Mo. Her father’s job took them to Kansas City, Mo., Houston, Tex., with them eventually landing in Rock

Obituary of Holley Jo Kershaw

Obituary of Holley Jo Kershaw

Holley Jo (Embler/Peeke) Kershaw passed away on December 17, 2024, in Great Falls, MT (resided in Helena, MT). Holley was born in Sturgis, Michigan, to Joseph and JoAnne Embler on October 31, 1959. Holley spent the years of her youth in Michigan and Arizona, where she made many friends.

Obituary of Danny Ray Hardinger

Obituary of Danny Ray Hardinger

Danny Ray Hardinger March 12, 1948 – January 11, 2025 Danny was born in the spring of 1948 in Great Falls to Harold and Hazel Hardinger. He ended up being the third of six kids, and they all lived in a little house on the farm on Tiger Butte Road. Those

Great Falls Police Department Investigates Multiple Fraud Incidents Linked to Level Up Tattoo

Great Falls Police Department Investigates Multiple Fraud Incidents Linked to Level Up Tattoo

The Great Falls Police Department is currently investigating multiple fraud incidents linked to Level Up Tattoo. On October 30th, 2024, the department issued a media release indicating that they had received numerous complaints and initially referred these cases to the Montana Office of Consumer Protection (MOCP). As of January 7th,