R. Michael Mccloskey
Sep 28, 2024
R. Michael McCloskey aka Duke, I.B Groty, Uncle Mike, Dad, Grandpa but never Bob, passed away peacefully Saturday, September 28, 2024, with family by his side.
He was born to Robert Francis McCloskey and Sharon Jean Josephson McCloskey on August 18, 1949, in Seattle, WA. Mike graduated Mercer Island High School in 1967 and attended the University...
Ernest "Ernie" Tordale
Sep 28, 2024
Ernest “Ernie” Tordale passed away on September 28, 2024, at Peace Hospice in Great Falls. He was born in Great Falls, MT on October 22, 1944, to Alvina (Ruff) and Erling Tordale.
He grew up in the Sunny Slope area, attended grade school at Golden Ridge, and graduated from Fairfield High School in 1963. Ernie joined the...
David Gordon Tabacco
Sep 27, 2024
David Gordon Tabacco of Great Falls, MT passed away on Friday, September 27, 2024, at Park Place Rehabilitation Center.
David was born on September 26, 1953, in Great Falls, MT to Gordon Tabacco and Barbara (Arbetta) Tabacco. David grew up in Great Falls graduating from CMR High in 1970 playing varsity football. He became a skilled finish...
Terry Duane Boyd
Sep 27, 2024
Terry Duane Boyd passed away on September 27, 2024, in Great Falls, Montana.
Terry was born on October 30,1962, in Great Falls, Montana to his parents Donald and Dolly Boyd. Terry worked for the family business for years as a painter and also did dry wall. He was a volunteer for the Black Eagle Fire Department years...
Barbara Jean Meier
Sep 27, 2024
Barbara Jean Meier was born to the late Joe and Margaret Lansford on August 6, 1955, in Mercedes TX. She spent her formative year in Weslaco TX. During her time in school, she excelled in many extracurricular activities including track and field, basketball, cheerleading, and choir. Singing was one of her first loves, and she competed in many high...
Dorothy Elaine Gibson
Sep 26, 2024
Dorothy Elaine Gibson, 80, passed away on September 26, 2024. At Dorothy’s request, no services are planned. Schnider Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
In 1962, Dorothy married the love of her life, Lyle Gibson, and they shared 51 years together before Lyle’s passing in 2014. Lyle lovingly referred to Dorothy as “Bird”. They were blessed with many...
Derek Steven Lentz
Sep 26, 2024
On September 26, 2024, the world lost a vibrant soul who was known for his kindness, creativity, and excitement towards life and adventure. With deep sorrow we announce Derek Steven Lentz 40, has finished this chapter in his book, and is starting a brand new one, peacefully.
Montana raised outdoor enthusiast with a college education in biology....
Alice Guilbert
Sep 26, 2024
Alice Guilbert, a beloved resident of Great Falls, Montana, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2024, at the age of 84. Born on August 25, 1940, in Notre Dame de Lourdes, Manitoba, Alice was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and sister whose kindness and warmth touched the lives of everyone she met.
She spent her early childhood...
Gerald Stanley Wojtala
Sep 22, 2024
Gerald Stanley Wojtala passed away on September 22, 2024, in Great Falls. He was born on January 4, 1941, to Georgina and Louis Wojtala.
Gerald graduated from Great Falls High School in 1959. He married Dorothy Kay Powell of Great Falls, MT in 1959. He worked for several years at Buttrey Foods and IGA Foods. He opened...
James K. Johnson
Sep 22, 2024
James/Jimmy/Jim K, Johnson passed away on September 22, 2024, to join his Heavenly Father at the age of 94 peacefully surrounded by his family, his legacy. As he put it with a smile on his face, “I am going to paradise.”
Jim was born on April 2, 1930, in Grafton, North Dakota. His mother, Nelma, and father,...
David "Dave" William Barrett
Sep 20, 2024
David “Dave” William Barrett passed away on September 20, 2024. He was born on April 27, 1943, in Great Falls, Montana to William James Barrett and Jean Mabel Haws Barrett. Dave grew up on the family ranch on Flat Creek. On his very 1st birthday he got his very best birthday gift, his brother Ed. Dave had many fond...
Henry "Hank" Wilczek
Sep 19, 2024
Henry “Hank” Wilczek was born on September 18, 1950, in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin to Frank and Rose Wilczek. He was raised on a dairy farm in the rural areas of Withee, WI with 7 brothers and 4 sisters. His oldest sister at times would call him “Henry the 8th”. He hated milking cows but loved working the fields, especially...
Gary Franklin Davis
Sep 19, 2024
Gary Franklin Davis was born to Genevieve and Franklin Davis on April 3, 1944, in Seattle, Washington. The world did not know what was about to hit it. His ancestry says he was German and British, but he would tell you that he was part pirate. He had a spark from the very beginning. When Gen and Frank moved...
Sydne Thisted Abernathy
Sep 18, 2024
Sydne Thisted Abernathy passed away peacefully in the early morning of September 18, 2024, with her children by her side. She was fortunate to spend time this summer at the family cabin which was a wonderful blessing. Sydne was born and raised in Great Falls, MT. She spent the majority of her life here, giving back to the community...
Arnold "Arnie" Gettel
Sep 17, 2024
Lifelong farmer, community servant, family man, and man of God, Arnold “Arnie” Gettel passed on to his Heavenly glory on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, in the home he built for his family near Power, Montana. Dolores, his loving wife of almost 75 years, was at his side. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at 11:00...
Carol Ann Wurth Verploegen
Sep 15, 2024
Carol Ann Wurth Verploegen, 88, of Great Falls, passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2024.
A rosary will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. The funeral liturgy will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 27, 2024. Placement of the urn will be in the Holy Spirit...
Rodger D. Widseth
Sep 14, 2024
Rodger D. Widseth of Great Falls passed away on September 14, 2024. Rodger was born on January 9, 1934, in Gonvick, Minnesota. He graduated from Gonvick High School. He helped on the family farm and other farms in North Dakota, Minnesota, and Montana.
Rodger moved to Great Falls and went to work for Ryan’s Wholesale Grocers. He...
Glenn Allen Whitten
Sep 14, 2024
Glenn Allen Whitten was born on July 15, 1963, in Southern California and passed away peacefully on September 14, 2024, at the age of 61. Glenn was known for his humor, curiosity, and deep love for his family and friends. His bright spirit and joyful presence touched the lives of everyone fortunate enough to know him.
Glenn...
Benjamin Todd Wilcock
Sep 13, 2024
Benjamin Todd Wilcock passed away unexpectedly at his home on September 13, 2024. He was born in Great Falls, Montana on February 1, 1984. He graduated from C.M. Russell High School in 2002. Benjamin worked at Coca-Cola in Great Falls, MT since 2017 working his way up from a part-time Merchandiser to an Operations Manager. He was also gainfully...
John Francis Knudson
Sep 13, 2024
John Francis Knudson was born January 18, 1932, and passed away on Friday September 13, 2024. John was born in Elwood, Utah and later moved to Deweyville, Utah. As a young man, he left home at 16 to join the service. He spent approximately 30 years in the armed forces and retired from the Air Force in 1974. John...
