Obituaries

LeRoy Schatz Patterson passed away on October 17, 2025, in Great Falls at the age of 85. He was born to Hoyt and Glyds Patterson on July 5, 1940. LeRoy joined the Army at the age of 18. He joined the Air Force at the age of 22 and served

Tammy passed away at the age of 63 on Wednesday, October 15th, in her home. She passed away after a hard-fought battle with ALS. Tammy was born in Mountain Home, Idaho, and grew up with her siblings and parents in Frannie, Wyoming. She graduated from Frannie Deaver High School

Kris R. Ingenthron, 63, of Fairfield, MT, passed away peacefully at Benefis Peace Hospice in Great Falls, MT, on October 17, 2025. Kris was born on Christmas Day, December 25, 1961, in Appleton, Wisconsin, to Richard (Dick) and Joan Ingenthron (deceased). He grew up in Gillett and Wautoma, Wisconsin, graduating

Kevin Jon McNees, aged 60, was born on November 29, 1964, to Robert and Irene McNees, in Great Falls, MT.  He passed away on October 17, 2025, after a difficult battle with diabetes resulting in blindness. He worked for many years as a custodian, especially with the Great Falls Public

James William Harwood, 89, of Great Falls, passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. A funeral liturgy will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at St. Ann’s Cathedral with burial of ashes to follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery. James was born in Great

Marybelle Ward, 98, of Fort Wayne passed away on October 17, 2025. She was born on August 1, 1927, in Carter, Montana, daughter of the late Isaac and Vercie (Spath) Fishbaugh. Mary worked at Sealtest for over 15 years. After leaving Sealtest she devoted time to cleaning houses. Mary was