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Recent Obituaries in Great Falls, MT

Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Great Falls, MT area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.

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Betty Ella Trebesch Schultz

Betty Ella Trebesch Schultz

Jul 10, 2020

Betty Ella Trebesch Schultz passed away peacefully July 10, 2020. Betty was born in Great Falls Montana on June 12, 1931. She was the second child to Oscar and Mary Trebesch. Betty was raised on the farm in Dutton, Montana and graduated “Class of 49.” She went on to college, later married, but it ended in divorce. A single mother...

Mary Elizabeth Doubek

Mary Elizabeth Doubek

Jul 10, 2020

Mary Elizabeth Hurley Doubek peacefully passed into our Lord’s arms on July 10, 2020, at Birchwood Assisted Living in Bozeman, MT. Mary was born on November 6, 1925, in Flushing, New York to Francis & Margaret (Lahey) Hurley (deceased). Mary had one sister “Peggy” McDonough (deceased) and one deceased infant brother. Mary attended Maryville College (St. Louis, MO) with degrees...

Jess Curtiss

Jess Curtiss

Jul 8, 2020

Jess Willard Curtiss, age 72, tragically passed away on July 8, 2020, due to injuries sustained in a fatal car accident in his hometown of Great Falls, Montana. Jess just finished a shift at Walmart and was on his way home to his lifelong partner and best friend when he was struck by a speeding motorcycle. A lifelong resident of...

Howard Conquergood

Howard Conquergood

Jul 5, 2020

Howard Conquergood, 84, of Helena, Montana passed away at Peace Hospice House on July 5, 2020. Howard served our country in the Navy returning to Montana to work for Bureau of Public Roads, helping construct Cooke City Highway. Graduating from MSU in 1968, Howard obtained his dream job as an Industrial Arts teacher at Rudyard (Blue Sky) High School, earning...

Frank J. Ewing

Frank J. Ewing

Jul 3, 2020

Frank J. Ewing, 75, went camping for the last time outside of White Sulfur Springs on July 3, 2020. Frank lived a full life with his wife Terry, and their five children, 25 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren. Frank loved spending time with family and friends camping, hunting, boating, riding horses and ATVs, pretty much anything that could be done outdoors....

David Leroy Claybrooks

David Leroy Claybrooks

Jul 3, 2020

David Leroy Claybrooks, 57, of Great Falls passed away on July 3, 2020, in his home unexpectedly. A private service will take place in July, due to Covid-19. A celebration of life will be held on July 4, 2021, in Great Falls. He was born on November 5, 1962, to Clarence and Addie Mary (Murray) Claybrooks in Nashville, Tennessee.David grew...

Olaf "Ole" Stimac Sr.

Olaf "Ole" Stimac Sr.

Jul 2, 2020

Ole Stimac Sr. passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, July 2, 2020. He was surrounded by his family who loved him beyond measure. Ole was born to Mitchell and Stella Julien Stimac in Devils Lake, North Dakota on January 16, 1935. As a baby, the family moved to a farm close to his Julien (Sogge) grandparents near Edmore. After...

Julius "Hugo" Anthony Senkarik

Julius "Hugo" Anthony Senkarik

Jul 2, 2020

Julius “Hugo” Senkarik, 91, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2020. He will be laid to rest with his wife later this year in Massachusetts. Hugo was born on July 4, 1928, to John and Anna Senkarik in Webster, Massachusetts. He served in World War II where he met his future wife, Virginia Pelton. They were married on September 6,...

Harrison Isaac Bowman

Harrison Isaac Bowman

Jul 1, 2020

Harrison Isaac Bowman was born on December 22, 1992, in Cedar City, Utah. Harrison died in his home in Great Falls, Montana July 1, 2020, from a suspected seizure. He was 27 years old. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. He was an accomplished and passionate skateboarder, and although very skilled, he was approachable and willing to help and...

Harrison Isaac Brown

Harrison Isaac Brown

Jul 1, 2020

Harrison Isaac Bowman was born on December 22, 1992, in Cedar City, Utah. Harrison died in his home in Great Falls, Montana July 1, 2020, from a suspected seizure. He was 27 years old. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. He was an accomplished and passionate skateboarder, and although very skilled, he was approachable and willing to help and...

Carolyn A. Kimmerle

Carolyn A. Kimmerle

Jul 1, 2020

Carolyn Anne (Herold) Kimmerle, 84, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2020 in Great Falls. She was born to Anna (Kiphaut) and Victor Joseph Herold in Teaneck, New Jersey on March 19, 1936. She attended Catholic schools and graduated from Bergenfield High School in 1954. Carolyn met Paul F. Kimmerle and they were married in Bergenfield, NJ on January 4,...

Judy Bauder

Judy Bauder

Jul 1, 2020

Judy Bauder, a wonderful redheaded daughter, was welcomed into Erma (Christianson) Bauder and Richard Bauder’s lives on January 4, 1962, in their hometown of Great Falls, MT. Judy attended grade school in Great Falls, except for third grade, where she attended a country school in Monarch, MT. At 17 years old, she started her first job at Buttrey Foods Northside...

Betty Jane Perry

Betty Jane Perry

Jul 1, 2020

Betty Jane (Armstrong) Perry, 88, of Great Falls, MT, passed away on the morning of July 1, 2020. She was born on November 3, 1931, an only child to Doris Armstrong, at the family homestead east of Brady, MT, the same home in which her mother was born and raised. As a child, Betty was raised by her grandparents, Laura...

Thresia "Teri" Aline

Thresia "Teri" Aline

Jun 29, 2020

Thresia “Teri” Platis Aline, 86, of Great Falls, a homemaker, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully from natural causes on Monday, June 29, 2020, at Park Place.A celebration of her life will be held at North 40 Bar at 1:00 p.m. on July 18, 2020. Thresia was born on October, 8, 1933, in Great Falls to...

Dorothy Viola Hunter

Dorothy Viola Hunter

Jun 29, 2020

Dorothy Viola (Conrad) Hunter, 87, of Great Falls went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on June 29, 2020, surrounded by loved ones. A private burial with family has taken place. Due to COVID-19 a memorial service will be held at a later date. Dorothy is preceded in death by her husband, David S. Hunter; son, Douglas Hunter;...

Peggy Doris Guerrieri

Peggy Doris Guerrieri

Jun 27, 2020

Peggy Guerrieri, 63, of Great Falls, Montana passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, June 27, 2020. There will be a viewing on Sunday, July 5, 2020 at Schnider Funeral Home (1510 13th St. S., Great Falls, MT) from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. A graveside service will be held at Montana State Veterans Cemetery Fort Harrison in Helena, Montana...

Leroy J. Malsam

Leroy J. Malsam

Jun 27, 2020

LeRoy J. Malsam passed away in the early hours on June 27, 2020 at the age of 77. He faded peacefully away at Benefis Hospital in Great Falls. His wife, Leslie, Son’s, Toby and Jay, daughter-in-law, Jody, and grandkids, Jackson, McKenna and Lacie were all by his side as he passed. His other daughter-in-law, Shannon, was traveling back to Great...

Wayne Allan Whitehorn

Wayne Allan Whitehorn

Jun 27, 2020

Wayne Allan Whitehorn, 97, passed away on June 27, 2020. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 8, 2020, at O'Connor Memorial Chapel. A reception will be held at the Whitehorn Homestead at 620 Whitehorn Ln, Floweree, MT 59440. Please RSVP your parties number if you intend to attend, no later than September 5th by...

Annie "Margaret" Shockley

Annie "Margaret" Shockley

Jun 26, 2020

Annie “Margaret” Shockley of Great Falls Brookdale Senior Living, 101 well lived years, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2020. Annie Margaret (Wester) Shockley was born on December 14, 1918, near Hogeland, Montana to Harry and Sarah Jane (Hobbs) Wester. Sarah Jane was a bold young lady who emigrated from England to homestead Montana's "Big Flat" country. Her beau, Harry...

Cecilia Heffelfinger

Cecilia Heffelfinger

Jun 25, 2020

Ceclilia Heffelfinger, 99, of Great Falls, Montana passed away on June 25, 2020. Cecilia was born on July 22, 1920, in New York City, the daughter of Nicholas and Ida Tamassia. She graduated from Andrew Jackson High School near Long Island, and then attended Paine Hall School to become a medical assistant. Cecilia then served an internship at a local...

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