Obituaries
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John E. 'Jack' Taylor, 92
"I, John E. 'Jack' Taylor of Columbia Falls, assumed a less sophisticated role in the carbon cycle on Oct. 14, 2024."
Mitchel 'Mitch' Matheson, 68
Mitchel Chris Matheson, 68, of Columbia Falls, was called home to be with the Lord on Oct. 15, 2024.
Lucille Demarest Ritter, 102
Lucille Demarest Ritter, born in Great Falls on Oct. 15, 1922, passed away at the age of 102 on Oct. 17, 2024.
Nancy Forden, 78
Nancy "Sassi" Kathryn Forden, 78, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024, at the Whitefish Care and Rehabilitation Center.
Larry Hanson, 88
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Larry Hanson.
Lavella Emery Boylan, 95
Lavella Emery Boylan, 95, always enjoyed her life, especially the 53 years spent with her husband, Frank, who died on Nov. 1, 2005.
Connie Smith, 82
Connie Marie Smith, 82, born Dec. 22, 1941, passed away June 2, 2024.
Alton Hendrickson, 83
Alton Hendrickson, 83, formerly of Helena, passed away peacefully at Tender Nest Assisted Living in Billings on Oct. 6, 2024, after a long battle with Alzheime…
Loretta Joanne Coverdell, 79
Loretta Joanne Coverdell, 79, was born on March 23, 1945, in Baker, the daughter of Emil and Albina Sieler.
James Sedivy, 87
It was a sad day to say "goodbye" to James Wayne Sedivy.
Steven Wayne Hanson, 64
Steven Wayne Hanson was many things to many people.
Juris 'Jerry' O. Borstad, 81
Juris "Jerry" O. Borstad, 81, was born Feb. 19, 1943, in Latvia to Janis and Vera Ozolins.
Bonnie Schwegman Smith
Angels took Bonnie Schwegman Smith to heaven on Oct. 9, 2024.
Stuart Mower, 63
It is with great sadness that the family of Stuart "Stu" Mower, 63, announce his passing at his home on Sept. 16, 2024.
Barbara F. Weaver, 90
Barbara F. Weaver passed away on Oct. 2, 2024, at the age of 90, with family by her side.