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Obituaries

Obituary of Emil Paul Lindblom Jr

Emil Paul Lindblom Jr, 82, of Cascade, MT passed away on October 1, 2024. No Services have been planned at this time and cremation has been entrusted to Croxford Funeral Home. Born on August 5, 1942, in Great Falls; he…

Obituary of Shirley Hoffarth

Shirley Mayme Hoffarth passed away on Monday, September 30, 2024. Shirley was born on January 1, 1928 on her family’s farm near Antelope, Montana to Viggo and Carrie (Johnson) Johansen. She got her education from Lew Wallace County School. When…

Obituary of Barbara Sheldon

Barbara Arlene Sheldon “Barb” Jan 12, 1943 – Sept 29, 2024 In the early evening of September 29th,2024, Barb was reunited with her husband Bob Sr. Barb was born to Bob and Della Zimmerman in Willits, Calif. She graduated from…

Obituary of John Benski

John Joseph Benski, 79, of Great Falls passed peacefully in his sleep on September 27, 2024. No formal services are planned, and cremation has been entrusted to Croxford and Sons. Friends are invited to join the family on Saturday, October 5th…

Obituary of Derek Lentz

On September 26, 2024, the world lost a vibrant soul who was known for his kindness, creativity, and excitement towards life and adventure. With deep sorrow we announce Derek Steven Lentz 40, has finished this chapter in his book, and is starting a brand…

Obituary of Kathryn Wade

Kathryn “Kat” Joann Wade, 64, of Cascade, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, October 21, 2024, at the Prewett Creek Fishing Access Site in Cascade. Kat was…

Obituary of R. Michael McCloskey

R. Michael McCloskey aka Duke, I.B Groty, Uncle Mike, Dad, Grandpa but never Bob, passed away peacefully Saturday, September 28, 2024, with family by his side. He was born to Robert Francis McCloskey and Sharon Jean Josephson McCloskey on August…

Obituary of Frank Smith

Frank left us on September 12, 2024, to be reunited in Heaven with his wife, LaVerne. A funeral liturgy will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at St. Anne’s Cathedral. Burial will follow at Mount Olivet…

Obituary of Martin Hastings

While we grieve your presence on earth, we rejoice that you are pain-free and living eternally with our Heavenly Father. Martin Hastings, aged 68, of Great Falls, Montana, passed away on September 25, 2024. Born on September 14, 1956, Martin…

Obituary of Michael Murphy

Michael Murphy (Mickey), made his journey to the other side of the camp on September 16th, 2024 at 11:10PM. He was a respected Little Shell tribal member and Elder among the Native American community in Great Falls, Montana, where he…

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