Franklin Lee Shettel, 86, of Great Falls, passed away on Monday, April 12, 2021 at Peace Hospice.  Cremation has been entrusted to Croxford Funeral Home.  Per his wishes no services are planned. One of ten children, born June 15, 1934 in Joplin, MT to Alva Nathan and Mildred Swank Shettel, Franklin grew up in Joplin and Chester, MT.  He spent 36 years in Great Falls, 23 years in Chester, 18 years in Havre and six years in St. George, UT.  He was a farmer, an...

Dean Dale Bauman, 69, of Power, Montana, passed away on April 9, 2021, after a battle with cancer. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, April 16 at 3:00 pm at Croxford Funeral Home in Great Falls. In honor of Dean’s affection for the cowboy lifestyle, we encourage you to wear jeans, cowboy hats and other western attire to the service. Dean was born in Great Falls at Deaconess Hospital on Dec. 18, 1951, to Dale and the late Joyce (Oleson) Bauman. He graduated from Power High...

Over the last few weeks, Helen kept saying, “I am so proud of our family.  We have a good family, and you need to tell all of them how much they are loved.”  Helen Johnson’s love of everyone was repeatedly spoken up to the end of her beautiful life.  She made it to 100 years old and made sure everyone knew by saying, “You know, I am 100!”  Helen earned her angel wings on April 8, 2021.          Her...

To Watch Live Click Here <<<<<< Stanley Jay Gunther, of Great Falls, passed away at his home on April 8, 2021 at age 87.   A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, April 16th at 10:00 AM in the Rose Room Chapel at Croxford Funeral Home. Stan was born in Choteau, MT on November 18, 1933, the first son of George Jefferson Gunther and Lena Maria Mozer. He attended Choteau schools, played football in high school and worked in the summer for local farmers. ...

Lee A. Dickinson, 85, was born in Kennewick Washington where he spent many of his early years.  He passed peacefully on April 7, 2021 at his family home.  He joined the Navy and served four years then returned to the Tri Cities area where he married and was the proud father of two daughters.  He is survived by his one daughter, Shelley and her husband, Rob Colley.  He took such pleasure in his flying talents working as an instructor to student pilots as well as a crop...

To Watch Live Click Here <<<<<<< Robert J. “Bob” Colombe, 80, of Great Falls passed away on Friday, April 2, 2021 at Peace Hospice. A Visitation will be held on FRIDAY, April 9, 2021 from 4:00PM to 7:00PM at Croxford Funeral Home in the Rose Room Chapel with Military Honors at 6:00 PM. Bob was born on May 29, 1940 in Elk Point, SD to Herman and Marie (Rubida) Colombe. He went on to serve his country proudly in the Air Force for over 22 years, retiring as...

Richard (Dick) H. Hansen (86) was born to Walter H. Hansen and Priscila Maude (Harris) September 18, 1934 south of Great Falls.  He died April 1, 2021 at home with family after suffering years of dementia.  A lifelong resident of Great Falls, he worked as a warehouseman most of his working years.  Dick married Marlene A. (Kessel) on May 16, 1958 and had one son, Darwin D.  Baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses on March 2, 1957, he was actively involved in the...

James D. Farrar, 89 years old of Great Falls, died peacefully from complications of cancer on March 28, 2021, at his granddaughter, Amanda Johnson’s residence. Jim was born August 9, 1931, in Illinois, the son of Ruth and Rex Farrar. Jim and his family moved to Montana in the 1940s. Jim enlisted in the Army in 1951, served his time in Japan and Guam. He returned home in 1953 on a ship via Pearl Harbor. Jim was in the reserves for a short time following. He met Patricia Peterson...

Watch Live Here Charles A. Snyder, 38, loving son of John and Susan Snyder passed away from this earth on March 27, 2021. As a young boy Charles served as an Altar Server at St. Ann’s Cathedral. He graduated from CMR High School, he won awards for artistic excellence in high school and received a scholarship for academic excellence to attend college. Charles attended MSU Bozeman for one year, came back to Great Falls and graduated from the Great Falls Vo-Tech with an associate degree...

Jack Lee Hayes went to be with the Lord on March 22, 2021. The family will have a private gathering at an undetermined time. Jack was born on June 22nd 1941, in Columbus Ohio to Leo and Elsie Hayes. He married Doris “Becky” Hayes May 15th 1958 in Denver Colorado, and they remained married for 58 years. They moved to Stockett Montana where they raised their 4 sons. While residing in Stockett, Jack enjoyed playing chess, cards and spending time with his family. Jack will always be...