Grace Ida Houghton “Amazing Grace”, 89, passed away gracefully on September 19th, 2021 at her home in Great Falls, MT. Cremation has been entrusted to Croxford Funeral Home and a private family celebration will take place on a later date. Born on March 10th, 1932, Grace was one of the six children born to Ben and Caroline (Hess) Kolstad. Delivered by her father, as were all the siblings on their homestead near Tampico, MT. Grace attended school at the Billingsley school until...

John Patrick Kelly passed away on Thursday September 16, 2021 at the age of 73. The son of Gene and Peggy Kelly, Patrick; as he was known to his family, was born on November 18, 1947 in Des Moines IA.  The family moved to Montana when he was a child.  Patrick graduated from CM Russell High School in 1966. He enlisted in the US Army during the Vietnam conflict.  Patrick was stationed in Thailand where he was a communication specialist. After his service to his country was...

Roy James Coghill, 82, of Augusta, MT peacefully passed away at Benefis hospital on September 15th, 2021.  Roy was born on March 4th, 1939 in Great Falls, MT to Reo and Opal (Burton) Coghill, he was raised on the family farm in the Brady Collins area. Roy attended college in Havre (which he liked to call Harvard), where he played on the "Dims" college basketball team. After college, he moved back to the farm where he raised hogs and played on the polo team.  In 1963,...

Kyra Kathleen (Klundt) Frandsen, 51, passed away unexpectedly on September 12, 2021, in Salt Lake City, UT, due to complications of a recent diagnosis of Leukemia. She was surrounded by her loving family as she crossed into her next life. Kyra was born on March 5, 1970, to Orville and Jean (Lattin) Klundt, in Great Falls, MT. She graduated from Great Falls High School in 1988, and at the age of 18, she proudly joined the United States Navy; serving honorably for twelve years. Soon after...

Mary Louise Little Dog, 75, of Heart Butte passed away on September 12, 2021. A Wake will be held on Wednesday and Thursday, September 15 and 16, at the Heart Butte Community Center. A Funeral Service will follow on FRIDAY September 17 at 2:00 PM at St. Anne’s Church in Heart Butte.  

Needing a fourth for bridge, God called on September 11, 2021 and Lila Lillian (Swan) Pasha answered the call. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at 10:30 AM at the Faith Community Church in Highwood, MT; Lunch will follow at the Community Hall. Lila was born in Fort Benton, MT on November 26,1927 to LR and Lillian (Evers) Swan and raised on the family ranch near Highwood. She attended country school and graduated from Highwood High School in 1945. Lila went on...

These are some things you’ll want to know about Gary Tallman. He & I have enjoyed 28 years together before he passed on Saturday, September 11th. He was 89.5 years old. He was strong and full of life and wit right up to the last couple of days. He could be home surrounded by his 3 living children and me. I’m Marilyn Tallman This Whitefish Montana native and me came along to Monarch Montana when it came time for us to see to my parents needs in 1992. He was a brilliant...

Mark Alexander Olson, 68, of Great Falls, passed away after a long-fought battle with cancer on September 11, 2021, the 20th anniversary of 9/11. Mark’s Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 o’clock PM on SATURDAY, September 18th at St. William Catholic Church in Shelby, at 531 Main St., with a visitation beginning at noon. Burial will follow at the Dutton Cemetery. We invite all his friends to join his family to celebrate Mark’s life with a reception at the Heritage Inn in...

James Robert (Jim) Cox, age 84, passed away Friday, September 10, 2021 of natural causes at his home in Great Falls, MT surrounded by family. Jim was born on June 6th 1937 to Ernest and Ellen Cox and was blessed with four siblings. He was a graduate of Central Catholic High School in 1955. Shortly after graduating, he married Lois Julien on June 16, 1956. After marrying, Jim and Lois welcomed their first child in 1957. Years later they moved the family to California where they welcomed their...

Donald James Beaupre, 85, of Wolf Creek passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021 at a local care facility.  Cremation has been entrusted to Croxford Funeral Home.  Per his wishes, no services will be held. Born September 7, 1936 in Escanaba, Michigan to Orem and Vivian (Macnamee) Bopre, Don joined the US Army after graduating from St. Paul’s Catholic High School in 1955.  He was in the service from 1956 until 1964.  He lived in Palo Alto, California before...