Obituaries

LaVerne C. “Sis” (Takala) Mangold, 92 passed away peacefully on September 30, 2023 surrounded by family. There was never a stranger that entered the Mangold home.  Hospitality came naturally. The coffee pot was always full.  Homemade baked goods or a hot meal awaited you.  LaVerne was known for her pies,

Richard J. “Ryk” Hamilton, 69, of Great Falls, MT, passed away on Monday, October 2, 2023. A celebration of life will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at Tres65 Celebration Studio. A private family memorial will take place in Port Hueneme, California, later. On

Verna A. (Zeiter) Nicola passed away on October 7, 2023. She was the last child of Mable and Archie Zeiter. She was born on January 25, 1935, in Great Falls, MT. She attended school at St. Mary’s and graduated from Central High School in May of 1953. Her mother

Bernard “Bernie” Francis LaFarr, 70, of Great Falls, passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2023. Bernie was born on January 19, 1953, in Hyannis, MA to Joseph and Alta (Wheelen) LaFarr. After high school, he joined the US Navy and served during the Vietnam War. He went on to become

Great Falls pediatrician Deborah M. Garrity, MD 56, passed away on October 9, 2023, due to breast cancer. A funeral service will be held Saturday, October 21 at 2 PM in the Rose Room Chapel at Croxford Funeral Home. Deborah was born and raised in Great Falls, MT. She was

James “Jim” A. Walker, age 87, passed peacefully at his home on Friday, September 29, 2023. He was born April 16, 1936, to Ralph and Mabel Walker in Windham, Montana. He was the eldest of seven children. Throughout his youth he worked on the family farm by Benchland, Montana. In