Obituaries

Betty Marlene McEwen went to be with the Lord on February 26, 2026, peacefully surrounded by her loving family, following a courageous 15-year journey with Parkinson’s disease. Marlene was born on August 17, 1943, in Great Falls, Montana, and was raised in Sand Coulee by her parents, Mike

Sister Johnelle was born in Great Falls, Montana on March 2, 1934, at The Columbus Hospital. She resided in Belt, Montana, with her parents and older sister. She graduated from Belt High School in 1952. She attended Montana State University in Missoula, Montana. It is now known as The University

Edward “Eddie” Ecklund April 30, 1980-February 12, 2026 Edward “Eddie” Ecklund, a man known for his tireless work ethic and his remarkably kind heart, passed away February 11, 2026. He was born April 30, 1980, in Great Falls, Montana to Debbra Ecklund, Eddie was raised by Debbie and Mike

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

"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

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