All Obituaries

A life-long rancher who loved cattle, horses, dogs, rodeo and, most of all, his family, Charles Franklin Melaney, 85, of Wolf Creek passed away on Jan. 22, 2023. Chuck was born on July 20, 1937, in Buffalo, South Dakota, to Charles and Gladys Melaney. The family moved to Harlowton, Montana, in 1944. Chuck taught Sunday School at the family’s church, and during high school he excelled in basketball and football despite his small stature. As one classmate wrote in his yearbook,...

On Saturday, January 21st, Great Falls lost Mike Gore, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Son of Lloyd and Florence Gore, Mike is survived by his wife Carol; two sons, Tony and Scott; and his cherished grandchildren, Abaigeal and Michael. He is preceded in death by his stepmother, Ruth Gore. Mike was born in Lewistown, Montana and graduated from Fergus County High School. Shortly after graduating, Mike enlisted in the United States Navy and was soon on his way to...

Peggy Jo (Holland) Larson, 69, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2023, at Benefis Hospital in Great Falls. She passed from complications associated with her battle fighting Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. She was a true warrior and fought with all her heart to the end. Peggy was born in Great Falls, MT on May 26, 1953. She grew up in Simms, MT and graduated from Simms High School in 1971. Two weeks following graduation, she married the one true love of her life, Greg Larson. They spent 51...

Brian “Bri” Scott Hill, 47, passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2023, in his hometown of Great Falls, Montana. A private family service will be held at a later date. Brian was born on September 23, 1975, to Allyn Hill and Donna Lewis Evans. He was raised in Great Falls and attended CMR high school graduating with the class of 1994. He later continued his education at Portland Community College in Portland, Oregon. Brian loved to travel. He’s planted his heart in many...

->->->Watch Live Here<-<-<- Richard Alan Perucca, age 41, died peacefully on January 16th, 2023 in Great Falls, Montana. He has been cremated and his funeral service will be held at Croxford Funeral Home on January 21st, 2023 from 1:00pm-5:00pm. Richard was born August 22, 1981 in Great Falls, Montana to Roy Melton and Janice (Perucca) Swiney. Richard graduated from Great Falls High School in 2000. He played basketball and baseball through high school and continued...

Alex “Curly” Joseph Azure, 90, passed away in Great Falls, MT, on January 15, 2023. A Memorial Service will be held in the Rose Room Chapel at Croxford Funeral Home on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at 11 AM. There will be a reception to follow at the VFW. Curly was born in Fort Belknap on December 10, 1932 to Alexander Azure and Mary Jane Emilie. He was raised in Great Falls, and as a young adult, joined the Army for some time. Upon returning to Great Falls, Curly began...

Joyce Joanne Schlecht, 89, passed away on January 15, 2023 at the BeeHive Homes of Great Falls. Her daughter, Cindy Reiquam, would like to thank the BeeHive staff for their care.   Joyce was born in Beulah, North Dakota on December 21, 1933, the daughter of Anna and George Schnaidt and grew up in Beulah with her brother Lloyd. She graduated from Beulah High School in June of 1951 and married her husband of 60 years, John Schlecht, that summer. Joyce wrote in her wedding journal...

Stephen "Steve" Haselden passed away on the morning of January 13, 2023 at the age of 84. A Memorial Service to honor the life he led will be announced in the future.  Stephen Haselden was born on August 11, 1938 in Washington D.C. to Douglas and Mary Haselden. He attended Suitland High School in Suitland, Maryland and graduated with the class of '56. Later on, he met a lovely lady named Joan McClain in Temple Hills, Maryland and instantly fell in love. They wed in...

->->->Watch Live Here<-<-<- James Evenson, 79, of Great Falls, MT peacefully passed away on January 4th, 2023. A Funeral Service has been planned for Thursday January 12th, 2023 at 2PM at Croxford Funeral Home; procession to Highland Cemetery to follow service. To share your condolences with the family, please visit www.croxfordfuneralhome.com.

Mickey Anderson passed away peacefully with her family by her side on the morning of Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at the age of 84. A Celebration of Life will be held 11AM on January 28, 2023 at the Geyser Community Center. She was born October 28, 1938 on the family farm in Newfolden, Minnesota to Nellie and Oscar Skadsem. She was the youngest daughter of 7 children. She met and married David Anderson and settled on the family ranch where they raised their 5 daughters. She was an amazing...