Robert "Bob" Perry Meadors
May 14, 2020
Robert “Bob” P. Meadors, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2020, of natural causes. Cremation has taken place under the care of Schnider Funeral Home and a private service will be held at a later date to commemorate Bob’s life. Bob was born in Port LaVaca, Texas, the second child to Willie (King) and Alan Meadors on June 21, 1935....
Maxine Joyce Albertini
May 12, 2020
Maxine Joyce (Bergstrom) Albertini passed away peacefully on May 12, 2020, in Richland, WA where she lived for the last two years near her oldest son Michael. Maxine was born in Froid, MT on Nov. 21, 1928 to Hans and Phoebe Bergstrom, the third of thirteen children.Maxine's childhood years, though probably quite typical for those growing up during the Depression...
W. Terry Lins
May 11, 2020
W. Terry Lins, 78, of Great Falls, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 11, 2020, surrounded by his wife, children, and grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Monday, May 18, 2020, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at O’Connor Memorial Chapel. A funeral liturgy will be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2020, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church at 11:00 a.m....
Donald "Don" Dean Borror
May 9, 2020
On May 9, 2020, Donald Dean "Don" Borror passed away at the age of 83 after a long illness. Don was born on August 31, 1936, in Greenville, Illinois to Arlo and Mary (Shultz) Borror. He was raised in Smithboro, Illinois and graduated from Mulberry Grove High School in 1955. Four days later, Don left for basic training at Lackland...
Donald "Duff" Carl Duffner
May 9, 2020
Donald “Duff” Carl Duffner, age 80, passed away in the early hours of May 9, 2020, from complications of brain cancer. His wife was at his bedside. A celebration of life with military honors will be held on June 13, 2020, at Crossroads Memorial Church at 11:00 a.m. Don was born on April 7, 1940, in Lewistown. He was the...
Harry Kenneth Berg
May 8, 2020
Harry Kenneth Berg, 76, passed on May 8, 2020, at Peace Hospice. Harry was the seventh of eight children born to Henry and Ruth Berg on December 9, 1943. Raised on a ranch 17 miles south of Shawmut, Montana, Harry learned that work and perseverance were needed for success. His parents also instilled in him the value of a good...
Frederick Lee Lowder
May 7, 2020
Frederick Lee Lowder was born December 24, 1956, in Cut Bank Montana.He is survived by his wife, Becky; mother, Marie; father, Lee; sister, Deborah Chanco; daughter, Tiffany Skierka; sons, Cole, Jade, and Rhett.He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Lula and Louis Lowder, Fred and Theda Stone, and Bill Whitford; step-father, Dick Palmer; and nephew, Christian Chanco. Fred was...
Paul Robert Cory
May 7, 2020
Paul Robert Cory was born to Harlan Cory and Clary Kaufman Cory on June 19, 1955. He was born in Great Falls, MT as the youngest of 3 children. He was the only boy born on Father’s Day. He attended elementary schools in Great Falls, graduated from CMR and the University of Montana with a degree in Social Work. He...
Gary Ray Holsclaw
May 5, 2020
It breaks my heart to let you all know that our son, brother, and uncle, Gary, has passed away. He was challenged in life with developmental and intellectual disabilities, but I don’t think he would’ve wanted it any other way, because through it he taught us everything about life. Stay grounded. Take nothing for granted. Be thankful for what each...
Blanche A. Westfall
May 4, 2020
Blanche A. (Peterson) Westfall, 90, passed away May 4, 2020, at Park Place Care Center. Blanche was the middle child of 7 born to Reuben and Rose Peterson in Turner, MT. Growing up, Blanche lived 2 years in Lafayette, IN, but mostly in MT. She graduated from GFHS in 1948. She married her husband Robert Westfall in 1949, and moved...
Myrna Rae Reinhart
May 2, 2020
Private services were held for Myrna (Stafne) Reinhart who passed away May 2, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. Myrna was born on February 8, 1944, to Reynold and Mildred Stafne in Williston, North Dakota.She spent her childhood in Glendive, Montana until the family moved to Great Falls, where Myrna attended and graduated from Great Falls Central High School in...
Daniel John Goos
May 2, 2020
Daniel John Goos, “Goose,” 67, of Fairfield, passed away in the early morning on May 2, 2020, at Peace Hospice, following complications from a massive stroke. Dan was born April 16, 1953, in Chamberlain, South Dakota, to Albert and Mairleen (Soulek) Goos. He moved up to Fort Shaw in the 70s, with his then wife, Marilyn, and their daughter Becky....
William "Bill" Andrew Smith
May 2, 2020
William “Bill” Andrew Smith was given to us August 21, 1961, at the Columbus Hospital in Great Falls, MT to Margaret and Joe Smith. Bill was the fourth child in a family that included sisters, Pam and Ade; and brothers, Jim and Tracy. Bill was raised on the west side where he made many life-long friends. He attended school at...
Marilyn Jane Dezort
Apr 29, 2020
Marilyn DeZort, age 83, of Fairfield, Montana passed away peacefully April 29, 2020, in Hudson, Wisconsin. Private interment St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery. A full celebration of life later this summer will follow when all are welcome to join in remembering Marilyn's life and legacy.
Ronald Laurence Bielen
Apr 26, 2020
Ronald Laurence Bielen, 86, of Great Falls, MT, passed away quietly of natural causes the evening of Sunday, April 26, 2020. Ron was preceded in death by his mother, Lily; father, Charles; and brothers, Robert and Raymond; and sister, Iris Marie. His brother, Harold is his only surviving sibling. Ron was born on April 19, 1934, in Conrad, Montana. After...
Marvin Leroy Bendig
Apr 25, 2020
Marvin Leroy Bendig was born December 7, 1944, in Lynch, Nebraska to Paul and Vera (Ott) Bendig and died April 25, 2020, at his home in Great Falls, Montana. He grew up in Naper, Nebraska and joined the United States Air Force in 1963. Marvin was united in marriage to Sadako Takahara on September 27, 1967, in Okinawa, Japan. To...
David Lyle Heydon
Apr 24, 2020
David Lyle Heydon, 67, passed away peacefully April 24, 2020. Dave was born September 19, 1952, in Havre, MT to Lyle Richard Heydon and Patrica Ann Stoner. He was raised on the Heydon family homestead and attended Joplin Elementary School. He was baptized on April 14, 1957, at Bethel Lutheran Church on the same day as his father and two...
Connie Jo Romanchuk
Apr 24, 2020
In the early morning hours of April 24, 2020, Connie Jo Romanchuk, 42, was called to Heaven. She was the fifth of six children born to Jake and Alice Romanchuk. She was born on January 1, 1978, a birth date she was very proud to have, in Great Falls, MT. She spent her childhood and most of her life in...
Betty Jane Knight
Apr 22, 2020
Betty Jane (Howe) Knight died peacefully in her sleep, surrounded by her family at Peace Hospice in Great Falls, Montana, on Wednesday April 22, 2020. She died of natural causes from complications with her heart and kidney failure. She would have been 90 years old in four days. Betty was born on April 26, 1930, in McGrath, Alberta, Canada, to...
Wayne Forder
Apr 19, 2020
On April 19, 2020, after a courageous battle with cancer, Wayne Forder swung into the saddle for his final and most glorious ride. Wayne was born April 25, 1944, along with his twin brother, Dwayne. They were adopted by Conn R. and Rose Mary Forder in 1946, and moved to Waltham. Eight years later, Conna Ruth arrived and the family...
