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Obituary of Melvin L. Blanton

Obituary of Melvin L. Blanton

Melvin L. Blanton, aged 76, passed away on March 14, 2025, at Park Place Health Care Center in Great Falls, Montana. Melvin was born on June 30, 1948, in Astoria, Oregon to Andrew and Norma Blanton. Once he graduated from high school, Melvin joined the United States Army where he

Obituary of Marietta Benton

Obituary of Marietta Benton

On the evening of Wednesday March 12th, 2025, Marietta Benton, loving mother, grandmother, wife, and friend to many, left this world. She passed away in her sleep at the Benefis Peace Hospice, surrounded by her grandchildren and friends, after fighting cancer on and off for ten years. She lived until

Obituary of Thomas Arthur Kelley

Obituary of Thomas Arthur Kelley

Thomas Arthur Kelley, aged 60, passed away on March 16, 2025, at this home from natural causes following recent medical issues. Tom was born on January 26, 1965, the third son of Tom and Jeanne Kelley. He attended Great Falls schools and graduated from CMR High School. Tom worked summers

Obituary of John Mital

Obituary of John Mital

John Thomas Mital, 89, passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Cremation was entrusted to Croxford Funeral Home. A long-time resident of Cascade County, John was born in Great Falls and raised in Belt, Montana. He graduated from Belt Valley High School in 1953.

Obituary of Lucille Krajacich

Obituary of Lucille Krajacich

Lucille Marie Krajacich, 77, of Great Falls, Montana, passed away March 5, 2025. Lucille was born on October 9, 1947, in Great Falls, Montana. She attended grade school at St. Gerard's Catholic School and graduated from Great Falls Central Catholic High School in 1965. Pursuing her passion for

Obituary of Col. Robert Gruenhagen

Obituary of Col. Robert Gruenhagen

Col. Robert (Bob) Gruenhagen, age 92, passed away on January 15, 2025, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Colonel Bob's life was marked by dedication to his family and a deep commitment to his work. A cherished companion and a friend to many, he could converse on

Obituary of Carol Collins

Obituary of Carol Collins

Carol Collins completed her remarkable life journey on March 1, 2025. She was born in Great Falls on October 2, 1937, to Bill and Ethel Haney and grew up with her older brother and grandmother in a two-story house on the north side of town near Gibson Park. Joy

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