All Obituaries

Arlyne Reichert, 98, affectionately known as “The Bridge Lady”, passed away at Peace Hospice in Great Falls, Montana on May 3, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family. Born to Ann and Charles Cohn on January 14,1926, Arlyne Estelle Cohn was raised in Buffalo, New York, where, in 1942, she met Harold “Rick” Reichert at a Christmas Day USO dance party. Rick was in the Army Air Corps stationed in Niagara Falls prior to his tour of duty in England during World War II....

Jacsen Manley Nystrom-Nelson, 22, passed away unexpectedly on April 30, 2024. A Memorial Service is planned for Monday May 6th, 2024, in the Rose Room Chapel of Croxford Funeral Home at 2PM. Jacsen was born on May 27, 2001, in St. Cloud, Minnesota to Carey Nystrom-Nelson and Tim Nelson. Though born in Minnesota, Jacsen’s family made their way to Montana, where he attended Great Falls local schools, graduating from C.M.R High School in 2020. Jacsen was an exceptional student, earning...

Patrick James Hoen, 87, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024. Pat was born April 4, 1937 in Great Falls Montana to Panton Hoen and Fern L. McCrae.  Attended school in Great Falls and graduated in 1956. While in school, joined the U.S. Navy Reserve and was honorably discharged 8 years later.   Pat started working at the Great Northern Railway becoming a carman, until he made the change to C. R. Anthony Co. as Assistant Manager. Pat started his banking career at the First...

Terri Duffin (known as Tani to her family) won her battle with cancer when she went home to Heaven on April 28, 2024.  Terri was born May 9, 1955 in Havre to Jack and Martha Wright. The family moved to Chester where she was raised. She graduated from Chester High School in 1973 before attending the University of Montana. Terri married in 1979, had two children (son Matthew and daughter Liz), and later divorced. She moved to Great Falls in 1986 and lived there until her passing. Terri...

Dona Russelle Stebbins left for the final curtain on April 26, 2024 after a short illness. Born in Billings Montana to Mary Jane Sage and Glenn Wynne, in her Wonder Bread years she was raised in Miles City by her mother and stepfather Dr. Andy Elting , a veterinarian who instilled her with a lifelong love and dedication to animals. Dona graduated from Custer County High School in Miles City in the class of 1965. It was during this time that she hosted the Spinners Sanctum on the radio in...

Charles “Scary” Larry Douglas, 71, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024. Charles was born on August 13, 1952, to Mary Matthews in Shelbyville, Kentucky. He grew up to become a mechanic and eventually owned his own roofing company. Charles met his soulmate Sherry Ivers, in 1968. The two loved spending time with their family and dogs. When Charles wasn’t out on a motorcycle ride you could find him at one of his favorite fishing spots.  He will be greatly missed by...

Diane Lynne Gault Thompson, 78, of Great Falls, passed away April 19, 2024. A Graveside service will be held at Highland Cemetery Saturday, May 4, 2024, at 10 AM. Diane was born April 24, 1945, in Newburgh, New York to William and Ruth Gault. Daine graduated from Great Falls High School and from 1963-1966 attended Columbus School of Nursing. She became an RN and worked at the Columbus Hospital and the Great Falls Clinic for many years. She met and married Wallace Thompson and the two spent...

Wallace (Wally) Reginald Thompson, 88, of Great Falls, passed away April 19, 2024. A graveside service will be held at Highland Cemetery on May 4, 2024, at 10 AM. Wally was born August 12, 1935, in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Wallace and Alma Thompson. Raised in Choteau, Montana, Wally graduated from Choteau High School in 1953. He joined the Army National Guard from 1954-1965. Wally became a lineman and telephone service technician. He worked for Three Rivers Telephone Company and Mountain...

Alice Joy Tyler Camphouse passed away April 17, 2024. She was born October 29,1935 to Dan and Theo Tyler in Poplar, Idaho. She attended school in Ririe, Idaho. She married Hal Stanley Camphouse December 24, 1952. Together they had seven children: Iris Joy (died of crib death), Dena (Paul) Moss, Fred Camphouse, Rhea (Brian) Brutosky, Ben (Sheny) Camphouse, Kieth (Lori) Camphouse, and Cristina (Roy) Hannah. They farmed/ranched and raised a family along the Fairfield bench area in...

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