Obituaries

Jill Marie (Aschim) Hauer, aged 69, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Benefis Hospital in Great Falls, Montana, surrounded by the love of her family. Jill was born on September 10, 1956, in Shelby, Montana, to Doris E. (Whitt) Aschim and Emmett J. Aschim. She was raised on

William “Bill” Hughes, 84, passed away peacefully in his home on March 19, 2026, in Great Falls, Montana. He was born on June 21, 1941, in Meridian Mississippi to Carvis and Bonita Hughes. He grew up in Mississippi and Louisiana, graduating from East Jefferson High School in Metairie, part of

In Loving Memory of Ronald Neil Thomas April 13, 1943 – March 16, 2026 On March 16, 2026, Ron was found at rest in bed. Born in 1943 to Reece and Ann Thomas, he lived a full life defined by hard work and the simple pleasures of a cold beer and

Patrick Ray Murphy June 21, 1948 - March 20, 2026 Patrick AKA Pat or Murph passed away after a brief illness in his home. A graduate from Great Falls High School in 1966, he went on to become a machinist and a welder by trade. He was a co-owner of

Darrell Peterson was born on March 17, 1950, in Great Falls, Montana, to Arnold and Loretta (Christan) Peterson. He attended St. Joseph Catholic School, West Junior High and CMR High School, graduating in 1968. He attended Dawson College on a basketball scholarship and continued his education graduation from University of

John Kendall Goldsmith, aged 81, died of COPD on March 29, 2026, at his home. A private family service will be held on March 31, 2026. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Schnider Funeral Home. There will be no public memorial services. His ashes will be combined with