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Obituaries

Obituary of Debra Kercher

Obituary of Debra Kercher

In loving memory of Debra J. Kercher, born January 30th, 1963, to February 12th, 2025, Debra, a shimmering star with the heart of gold, passed away at 62 leaving behind a legacy of unconditional love, kindness, and generosity. Born to her parents Richard Hicks and Marian Hicks in Great falls

Obituary of Scotty Shigley

Obituary of Scotty Shigley

Scotty Zean Shigley was born February 23, 1950, in Great Falls, Montana. He spent a great many years living in California however he found his way back to his stomping grounds in Montana. Scoot was an avid hunter, fisherman, and he shared the love for the outdoors with his family.

Obituary of Barbara Towne

Obituary of Barbara Towne

Barbara “Barb” J. Towne, 68, of Great Falls, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Westside Methodist Church. Barb was born on April 6, 1956, in Helena, Montana and adopted by Walter and

Obituary of Gary Smoke

Obituary of Gary Smoke

Gary Smoke went home to his Heavenly Father on February 17, 2025 after fighting a courageous battle against cancer. Gary was born on September 9, 1947 in Arlington, Washington to Harley and Evelyn Smoke. Shortly after high school graduation, he joined the Air Force and was stationed at Malmstrom AFB.

Obituary of John Waltari

Obituary of John Waltari

John E. (Jack) Waltari Jr. passed away from natural causes February 7, 2025, at the age of 90. Jack was born to John E. Sr. And Edith Draker Waltari on September 7, 1934, in Great Falls, MT. He attended grade school at Franklin Elementary and graduated from Great Falls High

Obituary of George Gerasimou

Obituary of George Gerasimou

George Gerasimou was born December 11, 1933 on the small Greek island of Nissyros. He attended school under the rule of Italian occupation learning his primary lessons in Italian. At 18, with his close friend Jack, he struck out for the US on a cargo ship arriving several weeks later

Obituary of Karen Ann (Newman) Corrigan

Obituary of Karen Ann (Newman) Corrigan

Karen Ann (Newman) Corrigan, aged 76, passed away at home with her daughter by her side, at 9:20 a.m. on January 30, 2025. Karen was born in Terry, Montana on November 2, 1948, to Norvald “Bud” and Jessie Newman, Jr. She was the second born of ten, five

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