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Obituaries

Obituary of Beverly Ann (Gruenhagen) Johnston

Obituary of Beverly Ann (Gruenhagen) Johnston

Beverly Ann (Gruenhagen) Johnston, aged 86, passed away on Saturday April 18, 2026, at Great Falls Clinic after a short illness. Her family is grateful that she enjoyed good health and independence until her passing. Bev was born on February 29, 1940, in Great Falls, Montana to William and Helen

Obituary of Ryan Dennis Bickel

Obituary of Ryan Dennis Bickel

Ryan Dennis Bickel was born February 26, 1976, to father, Dennis A. Bickel, mother, LoriAnne Mangold Bushly, and later years stepfather, Mike A. Bushly. Ryan's bright light left this world on April 12, 2026, while at his home in Belt, MT. His spirit profound, a rare depth that

Obituary of Bayin Andre Rogers

Obituary of Bayin Andre Rogers

Bayin Andre Rogers, lovingly known as “Bay-Bay,” passed away on April 17, 2026. He was born on August 4, 2007, in Bozeman, Montana, and moved to Great Falls at just one month old, where he spent the remaining 18 years of his life. Bayin was the son of Brittney

Obituary of Daniel Robert Mathes

Obituary of Daniel Robert Mathes

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Daniel Robert Mathes, 39, of Great Falls, who passed away peacefully on April 12, 2026, surrounded by family. Dan was born on June 28, 1986, in Great Falls to Daniel and Melisa (Lesh) Mathes. He spent his early years

Obituary of Adeline Tollefson

Obituary of Adeline Tollefson

Adeline was born on a farm near Lawton, North Dakota, to Oliver and Inga Elton. She was baptized, attended services and summer Bible School at Vang Lutheran Church. Education consisted of grades 1-8 in a one room schoolhouse in Shepherd Township two miles from the farm. She delighted in

Obituary of Carol Eppers

Obituary of Carol Eppers

Carol Susan Eppers, “Sue”, 72, of Great Falls, Montana, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2026, at Benefis Hospital, surrounded by her loved ones. Carol Susan Lawhon was born in Bozeman, Montana on March 16, 1954. She was born to Jack Lawhon and Ruth Surface. She was an only child

Obituary of James Earl Nicholls

Obituary of James Earl Nicholls

James Earl Nicholls, aged 57, of Great Falls, Montana, passed away on April 5, 2026. James was born on April 1, 1969, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He went on to earn his associate’s degree in auto and diesel mechanics, a field that reflected both his skill and passion for