Howard Sand
May 20, 2025
Howard Sand was born on September 22, 1944, and passed away on May 20, 2025. No services are planned.
Joanne Georgia (Ronning) Olson
May 18, 2025
Joanne Georgia (Ronning) Olson, aged 84, passed away on May 18, 2025, at Peace Hospice, in Great Falls Montana with family by her side. She was born on August 13, 1940, in Salt Lake City, Utah to George and Ruby Ronning.
Her family moved to Fort Benton when she was very young, and she resided there until she graduated from Fort...
Terry T. Tigart
May 17, 2025
Terry Todd Tigart, aged 71, passed away on May 17, 2025. A celebration of life is pending.
Helen (Buen) Larson
May 16, 2025
Helen (Buen) Larson, aged 91, passed away on Monday, May 16, 2025. She was born on November 2, 1933, on the family farm near Veblen, South Dakota, to Nora and Henry Buen. Helen attended country school and graduated from Veblen High School in 1951.
In 1953, Helen married Kenneth Larson. They had two children, Kent and Susan. Kenneth worked in road...
William Lee Stewart
May 15, 2025
William Lee Stewart, aged 74, passed away on May 15, 2025, in Great Falls, Montana.
He was born on November 28, 1950, in Great Falls, Montana.
William worked in the restaurant industry for 25 years as a line cook. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, hiking, hunting, and camping.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Stewart; and daughter, Keri...
Lori Jean (Rendel) Wollan
May 14, 2025
Lori Jean (Rendel) Wollan, aged 59, passed away peacefully and without pain after a long battle with cancer at Peace Hospice House in Great Falls, MT on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.
She was born in Paw Paw, Michigan on May 5, 1966, to Allen D. Rendel and Barbara E. (Stitzinger) Rendel. Lori graduated from Greybull High School in 1984, and then...
Gordon Lee Bechard
May 12, 2025
U.S. Air Force veteran and retired USPS rural mail carrier Gordon Lee Bechard, 82, of Dutton died on May 12, 2025, at Peace Hospice in Great Falls.
A service to commemorate Gordon’s life will be held on Sunday, June 8 at 1:30 p.m. at the Dutton American Legion Hall. Friends and family are invited to celebrate the man who lived life...
Emil Robert "Bobby" Collins
May 12, 2025
Emil Robert “Bobby” Collins passed away peacefully, greeted by our Lord and Savior, on the evening of May 12, 2025, at the age of 82 years in Great Falls with his wife at his side. He was born on March 24, 1943 (on his mom’s birthday) in Great Falls, MT as the baby of the family to William “Bill” and...
Charlene Joyce (Goettel) Lester
May 11, 2025
Charlene Joyce (Goettel) Lester, aged 95, of Great Falls, Montana, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 11, 2025, surrounded by her family at the Grandview Cottages. Visitation will be held on Friday, May 30, 2025, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Schnider Funeral Home. An interment service will take place on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Hillcrest...
Leilanie D. Thune
May 11, 2025
Leilanie D. (Schott) Thune, aged 72, passed away on May 11, 2025, in Great Falls, MT.
Leilanie was born on October 17, 1952, in Great Falls, MT. She went on to graduate from Great Falls High School and married Ronnel D. Thune of Great Falls.
Surviving is her husband, Ronnel; daughter, Andrea Sweeney of Black Eagle, MT; sister, Rona (Mike) Debolt; brother,...
Robert Bethuel Ibarra
May 4, 2025
Robert Bethuel Ibarra came to Montana in September 2015 to fulfill the dream in opening a Taqueria with his wife, Jamie and son, Xavier Ibarra.
They were living his dream and now Xavier will continue the dream.
"He will keep you posted"
Love, Xavie
William "Bill" Eugene Pedersen
May 2, 2025
William “Bill” Eugene Pedersen, aged 89, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2025, in Great Falls, Montana surrounded by all his children, grandchildren, brother, and sister-in-law. Bill was born on April 18, 1936, in Great Falls, the son of Eddie Pedersen and Thelma Warehime Pedersen.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Ken (Betty) Pedersen; sisters, Betty (Jerry)...
Scott Steinbach
May 1, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Scott Steinbach, who left us on May 1, 2025, at the age of 61. Though his time with us has ended, the legacy of his love and quiet wisdom will remain with us forever.
Born on March 6, 1964, in Helena, Montana, to Marvin and Verna Steinbach. Scott attended Augusta Public Schools, graduating...
Ty Steinbach
May 1, 2025
Ty Steinbach, a rancher and lifetime resident of the Steinbach ranch near Wolf Creek, Montana died unexpectedly on May 1, 2025, at the age of 64.
Ty is survived by his parents, Marvin Steinbach and Verna Steinbach; daughter, Avery Steinbach; stepdaughter, JeriLyn Dietz; brother, Shawn Steinbach; nieces, Skylar Berget, Sydne Joyce, and Allie Skaley; and nephews, Trevor Steinbach and Miles Steinbach....
Blanche Elaine Kravik
Apr 29, 2025
Blanche Elaine Kravik, aged 96, of Great Falls, MT, passed peacefully on Tuesday April 29, 2025, at home with her family. Visitation is Tuesday, May 6, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Schnider Funeral Home, followed with a graveside service on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Highland Cemetery at 11:00 a.m. and fellowship after at Schnider Funeral Home...
Darlene Betty Funyak
Apr 28, 2025
Darlene Betty Funyak, aged 86, passed away on April 28, 2025, in Great Falls, Montana. Service details will be announced at a later date.
James Francis Kanduch
Apr 27, 2025
James Francis Kanduch, aged 82, passed away peacefully at Peace Hospice in Great Falls, MT on April 27, 2025.
Jim was the firstborn to Francis and Margaret (Clark) Kanduch of Opportunity, MT. He was born on October 9, 1942. He graduated from Anaconda High School. Jim worked as a long-haul trucker, but his passion was farming. He was looking forward to...
William Theodore Coffman
Apr 24, 2025
William Theodore Coffman, aged 78, passed away on April 24, 2025, in Great Falls, Montana.
William was born on November 23, 1946, to Allen and Mary Evelyn (Heun) Coffman in Conrad, Montana. He attended Libby High School and went on to get his GED and to serve in the United States Army in the Vietnam War. Once he returned, he graduated...
Elsie Mae (Engen) Lorenz
Apr 24, 2025
Elsie Mae (Engen) Lorenz, aged 76, of Great Falls, Montana, passed away peacefully surrounded by love, laughter, family, and friends on April 24, 2025.
Born in Fairview, Montana, to Alf and Phyllis Engen, Elsie grew up in a close-knit family, full of love and lively adventures alongside her siblings, Robert, Harold, Mary, and her best friend and surviving sister, Evelyn.
Elsie listed...
Stephen White
Apr 23, 2025
A public viewing for Stephen White will take place from 5PM to 7PM on Tuesday April 29th at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel (1410 13th Street S., Great Falls).
Stephen Craig White of Great Falls passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at the age of 78. He was born on August 1, 1946, to Walter and Lorraine (Harrington) White in Great...
