Obituaries

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

Kathleen (Kay) Louise Allen (1941–2026) passed away peacefully on February 18, 2026, at MT Gems Assisted Living in Great Falls, Montana. She was born on February 3, 1941, to Max and Mary Ellen Mathews in Billings, Montana. Kay attended Montana State University and graduated with a bachelor’s degree

Jo Elyn Jane Gilstad was born July 3, 1934, to Joe and Eleanor Gilstad in River Falls, WI. Jo and her parents relocated to Great Falls, Montana where Jo would attend school and graduate from Great Falls High. She worked several jobs supporting her six children from two previous marriages