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Fred Stanley Wolfe, Jr.
November 25, 1930 - February 20, 2013
Fred Stanley Wolfe, Jr., 82, of Great Falls, a retired electronics technician, who enjoyed wood working, fixing old radios, camping and spending time with his family, died of natural causes Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at a local hospital.
A memorial service will be held Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at 11:00 am at O’Connor Memorial Chapel. Cremation has taken place under the direction of O’Conner Funeral Home.
Fred was born November 25, 1930 to Fred and Grace Wolfe in Watsonville, CA. He attended school in California and joined the Air Force in 1950. After serving for four years, Fred was honorably discharged. He married
the love of his life, Maxine Goodell, in 1956. Fred served as Exalted Ruler of Elks Lodge 214 in 1975.
Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Maxine Wolfe of Great Falls; daughter Jennifer (Dean) Pearson of Fairfield; sons Michael (Jennifer) Wolfe of Great Falls and Mark Wolfe of Twin Falls, ID; sister Pat Houpt of Oroville, WA; five grandchildren, Amanda, Destiny, Taylor, JayLynn, and Langdon; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters.
Jason Dean Kovar
June 21, 1987 - February 25, 2013
Jason Dean Kovar, 25, of Great Falls, a student, passed away Monday, February 25, 2013 in an automobile accident at Armington Junction.
Funeral liturgy will be held Saturday, March 2, 2013 at 11:00 am at Holy Spirit Catholic Church with burial to follow at Mount Olivet cemetery. O’Connor Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
Jason was born June 21, 1987 in Great Falls to Dean and Linda Kovar. He was raised in Great Falls and graduated from Great Falls High School in 2006. He was presently a student at the College of Great Falls in the welding school.
Jason had worked in road and building construction and was in an electrical apprentice program. He also worked as a hunting guide and for Tilleraas Landscaping.
Jason was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved watching his Patriots and Notre Dame. He just loved the outdoors.
Jason is survived by his father, Dean Kovar of Great Falls; grandparents Henry and Ardelle Kovar of Dickinson, ND and Bill and Eva Collins of Great Falls.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Linda Kovar; and sister Sarah Kovar.
Sharon Delores Moe
December 12, 1935 - March 9, 2013
Sharon Moe, 77, of Great Falls, the wind beneath our wings and our beloved Mom and Grandma was ushered into Heaven on Saturday, March 9, 2013 after a short but courageous battle with cancer at a local care facility.
Private graveside services will be held at Highland cemetery and a gathering of family and friends will be held at a later date. O’Connor Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
Mom was born December 12, 1935 in Great Falls to Arthur and Vera (Egan) Brown. She married
her loving husband Bob Moe in 1952 at age 16 and had her first child at age 17. By the age of 21 she was the proud mom of four little toe head boys named Dan, Pat, Mike and Dave. Seven years later she would receive her “bonus”, our little sis LeAnne. She tried her best as a mom but struggled with alcoholism from much of our growing up years, due to trying to cover up a pain filled childhood. In her mid 30’s our oldest brother Dan was instrumental in leading her into a personal relationship with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We never saw her filled with such joy and freedom during the following decade. Her life became devoted to telling others of the love of Christ and how he could change your life.
Jesus declared “As you have done it unto the least of them, you have done it unto me.” Mom’s whole life was about inviting the poor, the minorities, the lonely and broken hearted to take refuge in her home.
Just down the block from her home she attended the Native American gospel outreach on Friday nights and a black gospel church on Sunday mornings. She had a special heart for the Indian community and adopted our Indian brother Corny as her own son. When Corny whipped a neighborhood bully, Mom rewarded him with a pizza burger, shake and fries at the Burger Master. That was our mom.
In her early 50’s she literally walked the byways and highways to spread the good news of the gospel. Many knew her as the lady in the red jacket who loved Jesus and wanted others to know his love too. Stricken with severe mental illness in her 60’s she mostly secluded herself to home, though she always had the company of her cherished family and friends. She was a great listener, counselor and friend to all. Her door was always open. She displayed remarkable courage and perseverance in her struggle with schizophrenia and the tragic death of her oldest son Dan at the age of 32.
When asked what recipe she used to make her coveted delicious cinnamon rolls, she responded; “I made them from scratch.” And that’s how God made our Mom and Grandma…“from scratch.” She was an original and authentic one of a kind. No one will ever replace her.
Her grandchildren were gifted with the best and funniest Grandma a kid could want. You could load up on Shasta pop, neopolitan ice cream, pickles, and Ritz crackers until your heart’s content. It’s amazing a kid could build forts, roller skate, sing and dance in Grandma’s living room.
She lived so simple and money only had one purpose… to give to the less fortunate.
In all her sorrows our joy knows no bounds in knowing that Mom is finally able to wake up in Heaven and skip and dance and sing songs of praise to the Lord of Lord and King of Kings. She will now forever rejoice in the Lord, and again I say she will rejoice!
She leaves behind three sons Pat (Karen) Moe, Mike (Debbie) Moe, Dave (Jamie)Moe all of Great Falls; a daughter LeAnne (Tom) Neel of Beavercreek, OH; her special sister Colleen Eastham of Great Falls; eleven grandchildren Glory, Rachel, Tom, Joe, Brandon, Cindy, Jessie, Christina, Tommy, Michael and Tyson and eight great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband Bob, son Dan, her parents Art and Vera (Egan) Brown, brothers Russ and Darby and a granddaughter Danielle.
Memorials are suggested to the Great Falls Rescue Mission, 317 - 2nd Ave S, Great Falls, Mt 59401.
Phyllis I. Fennell
September 19, 2014
Phyllis Ival (Olson) Fennell, 75, died peacefully on Friday, Sept. 19, 2014 at her home in Great Falls, Montana of natural causes.
Phyllis was born on November 2, 1938 in Chinook, MT. She is the daughter of Melvin Jurine Olson and Geraldine (Hill) Olson.
Phyllis attended The Ursuline Academy and graduated from Central Catholic High School. She played the tuba in school and was a talented pianist. Phyllis married
Donald J Fennell on September 7, 1957 and together they had one daughter, Twila. They divorced in 1974. Phyllis worked for many years with Mountain Bell until it closed in Great Falls after it was sold to Qwest. Phyllis and her business partner Nancy Loendorf started the F&L Pet Resort in 1987. She retired in 2009 due to health reasons.
Phyllis had an impish streak and a quick smile; she was fun to be with. She enjoyed St. Patrick’s Day, Halloween, and always decorated her home beautifully for Christmas. Phyllis took pleasure in watching her daughter ice skate, spending hours on the bench watching practices. She was involved in the Great Falls Figure Skating Club. Phyllis loved animals, cooking, fishing and camping.
She was preceded in death by her parents and twin sister Louella. She is survived by her daughter, Twila (Bryan) Costigan of Helena; close friend Nancy Loendorf; granddaughters, and great grandchildren.
Many thanks and blessings to Nancy; her sister Sue; and Judy McCaffery for their gentle and loving care during her illness.
A vigil service is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 30, 2014 and a funeral mass at 12:10 p.m. on Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at St. Mary Catholic Community in Helena.
Donations can be made in Phyllis’s name to one of the causes that were close to her heart: The City of Great Falls Animal Shelters HUG program or Peace Hospice in Great Falls.
Richard C. (Dick) Klick
September 20, 2014
Richard Charles “Dick” Klick passed away at his home on Castle Reef on September 20, 2014. He was born February 7, 1934 in Great Falls MT to Emil & Cecelia Klick.
He and his older brother Ted worked on the K Bar L Ranch with their parents and Uncle Leo “Sam” Klick.
He enlisted in the army at 20 and became a tank commander. He came home and packed mules and worked at the K Bar L running several different camps. He found time to court Nancy McLean and they were married
in Augusta in 1956. Three children were born-Kathy, Todd & Kelly.
They raised black cattle in Simms while the kids went thru school. Dick and Nancy wore out the high way between Simms and the K Bar L keeping both places going. Son Todd is continuing the ranch in Simms.
They worked tirelessly and with the help of the kids, nephews and niece Jody the K Bar L Ranch has become a legacy unequalled.
In 1989 with all the kids married
off, Dick and Nancy moved up to Castle Reef West of Augusta. This was the perfect place, close to the K Bar L and close to the mountains. He had promised Nancy a beautiful log home and he delivered. At Castle Reef they raised a beautiful elk herd and many good horses. There was also yak, highlander cattle, miniature donkeys, and a buffalo or two.
The pride he had in his horses and mules showed thru traveling the back country with a beautiful string of animals. Many men have been mentored with his knowledge of packing and working with a good mule. Dick was a conservationist and spear headed the continued preservation of the Sun River Game Preserve.
He was a past member of the Montana Cowboys Association, Dude Rancher’s Association, Montana Outfitters & Guides Association, Montana Angus Association, and American Quarter Horse Association.
If you were looking to visit with Dick, you could find him watching his family at volleyball and basketball games, rodeos, ranch rodeos, a good horse sale, at the bar having a glass of “Jack” or most of the time you would have to jump on your horse and you would find him at the ranch. He enjoyed a good visit, he loved a good joke, and he always had a nice shirt and a good looking hat. He was very proud of his family and most of all, he loved wife Nancy. We will miss his leadership, his sense of humor and his advice.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years; daughter Kathy (Michael) Robinson and her three, children Tyler (Jen), Rosslyn and Leo Tash and three great granddaughters Sage, Callie and Raelynn; his son Todd (Jean) Klick and their two children, Katy and Nora; daughter Kelly (John) Hanson and their two children, Kelsey and Garrett; and many other family members and great friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents Emil and Cecelia; uncle Leo “Sam” Klick; and brother Theodore Klick.
Dick was buried on September 25, 2014 at the August cemetery. Services were held by O’Connor Funeral Home
Memorials suggested to St Matthias Catholic Church Augusta; Augusta High School Skills USA Technical Scholarship, or your choice.
Marla (Griffin) Kavran
September 22, 2014
Marla Anne Kavran-Griffin, 58 of Great Falls, passed away Monday September 22, 2014 at 8:42 am due to complications from an illness.
Visitation will be held Saturday, September 28, 2014 at O’Connor Funeral Home from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Cremation will take place under the direction of O’Connor Funeral Home.
Marla was born March 27, 1956 to William and Dolores Kavran. She was a housekeeper and homemaker most of her life. Later in life she added to her titles grandmother and great-grandmother.
She is survived by her three children, Dina Marie Wilkerson, Ben Moore Johnson IV, and Jesse Cade Kavran; sister Sharon (Hal) Leitheiser; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren Kiyah and Kylah Piprude.
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James R. McAllister
September 23, 2014
James McAllister, 76, of Geyser passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2014 at his residence.
Funeral liturgy will be held Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at11:00 a.m. at St. Cyril’s Catholic Church in Geyser with rite of committal to follow at the Geyser cemetery. A social gathering will follow at the Geyser Community Hall. O’Connor Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
James was born August 14, 1938 to Donald and Helen McAllister. He grew up on a ranch south of Geyser. Ranching became his lifelong passion and he continued ranching in the Geyser area for his entire life. James served in the United States army from July of 1958 until he was honorably discharged in April of 1961. He enjoyed writing cowboy poetry and performing at various cowboy poetry gatherings.
James is survived by his wife, Myna McAllisterr; daughters Shawn Neilson of Geyser and Katie Nelsen of Port Orchard, WA; step-sons Dan Noland of Great Falls and Brett Noland of Geyser; sister Donna Marko of Spokane; and 10 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and previous wife Jane.
Memorial donations can be made to the Make a Wish Foundation or a charity of donor’s choice.
Lyle Readicker
October 2, 2014
Lyle Dean Readicker, 72, passed away Oct. 2, 2014 after a long illness.
Private services are pending.
Lyle was born Nov. 30, 1941 to Hazel and William Readicker in Choteau, MT. He grew up in the Fairfield Bench, graduating from Power High School in 1960. He married
Carol Holmquist and together they raised three children. They later divorced. He farmed near Power and later worked in Great Falls at IOF, Cendant, and Electrolux.
He is survived by his children, Ken (Rebecca) Readicker of California, Scott (Erica) Readicker of Montana, and Cindy (Ben) Dupuis-Swigart of North Carolina; grandchildren Caitlin (Christian) Kraus, Alec (Jessica) Dupuis, and Sam Swigart; and great-grandchild Callie Kraus.
