Michael N. Ditolla 86, of Lewistown, died Wednesday morning, September 23rd, 2026, in Valle Vista Manor of natural causes with his family by his side. He was born on May 13, 1940 in Denver, Colorado, the son of Roxy and Jenny (Lotito) Ditolla. The family moved to Spokane Washington where he received his education, graduating from high school in 1958. He worked in the Spokane area until April of 1960 when he entered the United States Air Force. He served in the Air Force at Malstrom Air Force Base in Great Falls. Following his honorable discharge in 1964, Michael stayed in Great Falls and went to work for the Anaconda Copper Company. In the mid 1960’s he went to work at Malstrom Air Force Base as a civilian in the diesel power operation. On April 8, 1967, he was united in marriage to Bonnie Martin in Great Falls. They moved to Lewistown and he attended Montana Institute of the Bible for one year. He then worked for Brand S Lumber until he started his career as a Certified Nursing Assistant. He worked in that profession until his retirement in the early 2000’s. He continued to make his home in Lewistown until the time of his death.

Michael loved to listen to music and Christian shows on the radio, he loved to travel and enjoyed fishing with his family.

He was a member of the First Christian Church of Lewistown.

The Ditolla family would also like to thank Dr. Sura & especially the staff of Valle Vista for their kindness and the comfort that was provided during this difficult time.

He is survived by his wife Bonnie and daughter Michelle both of Lewistown; sons Dave of Great Falls, MT and Nicholas (Hilda) of Mesa, AZ; one sister Josephine Murray of Brighten, CO; three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and two sisters.

A Celebration of Life for Michael N. Ditolla will be Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. in the First Christian Church in Lewistown. Committal will take place at a later date. Cremation has taken place with the Cloyd Funeral Home assisting the family.

Memorial donations may be made to the First Christian Church or a charity of the donor’s choice and may be left with Cloyd Funeral Home. Condolences for the family may be shared online at www.cloydfuneralhome.com.