Ronald Hughes Bennett
Apr 19, 2020
Sunday, April 19, 2020, Ron Bennett’s earthly spirit went on to the next journey. Ron requested the cause of death be listed as WO for “worn out.” He didn’t expect to live forever and he figured, “if your heart, lungs, liver, and the rest get you to 88 years old, don’t single one of them out as the culprit, they...
Micheline Anne Aron
Apr 18, 2020
Micheline Anne Aron, 90, passed away peacefully, with her children by her side on April 18, 2020. Micheline was born on July 26, 1929, in Nantes, France to Denise Emelie and Louis Clair Maumet. From all accounts she was a precocious child and a protective older sister to her brother, Jean Louis. As a young woman, she worked at a...
Alberta (Hofland) Knapstad
Apr 17, 2020
Alberta (Hofland) Knapstad, born June 21, 1942, in Conrad, MT, passed away a year ago on April 17, 2020, at the age of 77. Alberta grew up in Great Falls where she worked for the school district and the Salvation Army Social Services until she retired. Alberta married Melvin Knapstad in 1962, and together they raised three children. Alberta was...
Teddie Jean "Chickie" Anderson
Apr 15, 2020
Teddie Jean “Chickie” Anderson, 66, of Great Falls, passed away peacefully with family by her side on April 15, 2020. Teddie was born on September 8, 1953, to Robert and Dorothy Klassen. She grew up on the eastside of Great Falls, and was a proud graduate of Great Falls High. She had two sisters, Butch and Bobbie, and one brother,...
Robert Lee Thomas
Apr 15, 2020
Robert Lee Thomas, 62, passed away on April 15, 2020, in Great Falls, Montana. Bob was born in Anaconda, Montana on November 2, 1957, to Donna Dunnigan Thomas and Philip Thomas. Philip passed when Bob was a young boy. Donna remarried to Roy Max Aafedt, who adopted Bob and his older brother, Ken. Bob graduated from C.M. Russell High School...
Oscar Leroy Davis
Apr 14, 2020
Oscar was extraordinary.In fact, he was the very first baby to be born on Utah’s Centennial, July 24, 1947, and that is some competition, considering this Mormon community!He was the fourth of seven children born to Dennis LeRoy and Bessie Verna (Nielson) Davis in Provo, Utah.Denny Davis was larger than life and went out of his way to meet and...
Delores Darlene Mcallister
Apr 14, 2020
Delores Darlene McAllister passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, April 11, 2020. She was born November 15, 1934, to Robert and Anna Mae Purcell.Delores had six children, Zella Meschke, Dee Dee Pushee, Susan Mergenthaler, Anita Baum, Shirley Hilton, and Timothy J. McAllister. She was dearly loved by her husband, Tim McAllister of 60 years and by her family...
Wales George Davis
Apr 14, 2020
1SGT Wales G. Davis, 80, of Great Falls, died peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, April 14, 2020, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Wales was born on May 30, 1939, in New York City in the area known as Hell’s Kitchen to Russell and Mary Davis. It was there that he spent his childhood and attended school. He...
Joyce Aileen Goodman
Apr 11, 2020
Late in the evening of April 11, 2020, our sweet Joyce Aileen Swenson Goodman passed peacefully to Heaven. We will cherish all she was. We can be comforted knowing she is at peace and will continue to be an impactful and loving part of our lives. Joyce insisted on no funeral services. Little did she know COVID-19 would also be...
Raymond "Ray" Charles Mehrens
Apr 11, 2020
Raymond “Ray” Charles Mehrens, 85, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2020, of natural causes at Peace Hospice with his family at his side. Cremation has taken place. Ray’s funeral liturgy will be held in Great Falls. His graveside service will be held in Butte at a later date, when all of his family and friends can gather. Ray’s ashes...
Jon Dow Jacobson
Apr 10, 2020
Jon Dow Jacobson, 64, passed away on Good Friday, April 10, 2020, at Missouri River Manor in Great Falls, MT, with three of his four sisters by his side. At his request, no funeral service will be held, but his sisters will hold a celebration of life in the fall at his treasured mountain spot in Montana. John was born...
Gary E. Wigen
Apr 9, 2020
Gary Elbert Wigen, age 78, died peacefully of natural causes on April 9, 2020, at Peace Hospice. Gary is survived by his wife, Micheale; daughters, Nikki (Erick) Gilbert of Great Falls and Jillian (Justin) Soucie of Denver, CO; son, Jason (Nancy) Clelland of Mesa, AZ; brothers, Joel Wigen of Billings and Calvin Wigen of WA; sister, Karen (Jim) Lockridge of...
Murray Arvid Berg
Apr 5, 2020
Murray Berg, 67, of Great Falls, passed away on April 5, 2020, with his family at his side. Murray was born November 19, 1952, in Mitchell, South Dakota and was the son of Clayton and Marian Berg. The family moved to Rapid City, where he graduated from high school. Following his graduation, he became a heavy equipment operator and went...
Evelyn Marie Field
Apr 4, 2020
Evelyn Field, 95, was born August 18, 1924, to James Henry and Lillian May (Christie) Rowhuff near New Hampton, Missouri. She passed away on April 4, 2020, after a short illness. Evelyn attended Shady Dell Country School and graduated valedictorian from McFall High in 1941. She graduated from Central Business College in Kansas City and worked as a secretary for...
Julie Remington
Apr 3, 2020
If you met Julie Remington, you probably saw her smile and heard her laugh. And if you did, you probably never forgot her. You probably heard about her grandkids and how amazing they are. You probably heard about her two children and how they'd grown up so well. You probably heard her brag about a former student. You probably heard...
Robert E. Wynia, M. D.
Mar 31, 2020
Robert E. Wynia, M.D., 87, was taken to be with his heavenly father and the love of his life on Tuesday, March 31, 2020. Robert (aka Dr. Bob) was born in Plentywood, MT on April 14, 1932, the youngest of 4 children to Edna Bernice Holt Wynia and Frederick James Wynia. Like their parents before them, his parents were farmers....
Harlan G. Soholt
Mar 29, 2020
Harlan G. Soholt, 87, was born on April 13, 1932, to Hans and Gladys Soholt in Mayville, ND. Harlan served in the Navy from 1951 until 1953. His first job was at Cargill Elevator in Sarles, ND, where he met and married Gloria Dillabough on August 7, 1958. They had four children, Jerry, Linden, John, and Merri. Harlan transferred to...
Wallace "Wally" Loren Martin
Mar 28, 2020
Wallace “Wally” L. Martin, 68, of Great Falls and formerly of Choteau, died on Saturday, March 28, 2020, at Missouri River Manor, three days prior to his 69th birthday. To his family and friends he was known as “Tag.” This was a name he got by always tagging along with his brother. Wally was born on March 31, 1951, in...
Philip Brod, Jr.
Mar 24, 2020
Philip Brod, Jr., 91, a retired US Air Force Master Sergeant died on the 24th of March of natural causes, or as Phil would have said, “Gone west, not alone, but into the company of friends who have gone before.” Burial was at Highland Cemetery. Survivors include his son, James Brod of Minneapolis; daughters, Marian Strickland of Power, and Cynthia...
James A. Jendro
Mar 22, 2020
James A. Jendro, 59, of Great Falls, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2020, after a short battle with cancer. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements and services are planned for a later date. James was born on September 11, 1960, to Myron and Pauline Jendro in Great Falls.After graduating from GFHS, James moved to California, where he married Maribel...
