Obituaries

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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James A. Jendro

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...

Rev. James "Jim" Amaral

Rev. James "Jim" Amaral

Mar 22, 2020

Jim heard the final bugle call on March 22, 2020. He spent 24 years of his life in military service. He left active duty to pursue a college education so that he could serve his God. He gave 20 years of his life to active ministry, all in the great state of Montana. He retired in May 2002, and enjoyed...

Chance Lynn Weidman

Chance Lynn Weidman

Mar 19, 2020

Chance L. Weidman died of a gunshot wound last Thursday night in Great Falls at the tender age of 19.His family is heartbroken at losing their beloved son and will miss him terribly for the rest of their lives.They will especially miss his sense of humor and smirky, impish grin.Anyone who was around Chance knew he loved to joke around,...

Toni Jo Brewster

Toni Jo Brewster

Mar 17, 2020

Toni Jo (Pfrimmer) Brewster AKA “Dram” went home to be with the Lord on March 17, 2020, while at Peace Hospice surrounded by family and friends. Toni was born on August 27, 1947, in Great Falls, MT to Howard and Mary Pfrimmer. She is survived by her 3 children, Karla Brandt, Rene (Bob) Sherer, and Robert (Sherry) Brewster; stepchildren, Tamara...

Ellen Marie Winney

Ellen Marie Winney

Mar 15, 2020

Ellen Marie (Porter) Winney, 80, Great Falls, was called home on Sunday, March 15, 2020, while surrounded by her loving family. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 25, 2020, at St. Marks Catholic Church in Belt, Montana. Ellen was born in Belt, Montana on February 26, 1940, to Theodore and Julia Porter. Ellen was...

Sue Marie Mcneese

Sue Marie Mcneese

Mar 11, 2020

Sue M. McNeese, 73, of Great Falls, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2020. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Schnider Funeral Home.

Gloria Denny

Gloria Denny

Mar 11, 2020

Gloria Secord Denny, 80, passed away on March 11, 2020 in Great Falls, MT at Park Place Healthcare Center surrounded by family and friends after a short battle with cancer. The funeral liturgy has been postponed for a later date, to be decided. Gloria was born on April 7, 1939 in Butte, MT to Viola and Cuzzy Rowe. She married...

Tia Noel Proud

Tia Noel Proud

Mar 10, 2020

A memorial service for Tia Proud will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. For all those who attend please wear yellow in Tia's memory.

Robert John Cole

Robert John Cole

Mar 8, 2020

Robert John Cole, 62, of Great Falls passed away on March 8, 2020. A celebration of life and spreading of ashes will take place at Giant Springs State Park on Wednesday, July 22, 2020, from 4:00 pm. until 6:00 p.m.. Robert was born in Great Falls on July 22, 1957 to Roscoe and Dorothy. He grew up in a busy...

Judith "Judy" Ann Deck

Judith "Judy" Ann Deck

Mar 7, 2020

Anyone who knew Judith “Judy” Ann Denowh Deck felt her positive impact in the community, her generous spirit, and her genuine love of life and family. Judy passed away peacefully with family at her side on Saturday, March 7, 2020, in Great Falls, Montana, at the age of 73. Judy was born on June 20, 1946, in Sidney, Montana, to...

Ernest "Ernie" Sanford Rutherford

Ernest "Ernie" Sanford Rutherford

Mar 7, 2020

Ernest “Ernie” Sanford Rutherford Jr., of Great Falls passed away on March 7, 2020. He was born January 20, 1927 in Great Falls, MT, the fifth child and second son to Leota (Scrivens) and Ernest Rutherford, Sr. He attended elementary and junior high school at Franklin School on the westside of Great Falls. He graduated from Great Falls High School...

Wenonah Ruth Peterson

Wenonah Ruth Peterson

Mar 5, 2020

Wenonah Ruth Peterson, 96, of Great Falls, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, March 5, 2020. A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 9, 2020, at Faith Lutheran Church (1300 Ferguson Drive, Great Falls). Wenonah was born on October 19, 1923, in Helena, Montana to Rev. M. Lyle Halvorsen and Cora (Christianson) Halvorsen....

Harold Alton Warehime

Harold Alton Warehime

Mar 4, 2020

On March 4, 2020, Harold Alton Warehime, surrounded by loving family, joined his wife of 71 years, Ramona, in eternal heaven. Due to COVID-19, a private family service will be held at O'Connor Memorial Chapel on Monday, March 23, 2020. A public burial will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Stanford Cemetery with military honors in Stanford. A celebration of life...

Thomas "Tommy" Oderman

Thomas "Tommy" Oderman

Mar 4, 2020

Thomas “Tommy” Edward Oderman passed away at the age of 76 on March 4, 2020. He passed away peacefully at Missouri River Manor in Great Falls, where he had resided for the past 14 years. Tommy was born on April 7, 1943, in Great Falls, but grew up in Glasgow, which he always considered his home. Although he was born...

Emy Lou Thompson

Emy Lou Thompson

Mar 2, 2020

Emy Lou Thompson, 91, of Belt, MT, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2020, at Benefis from complications of a stroke. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Emy was born on September 9, 1928, in Lewistown, MT and grew up...

David B. White

David B. White

Mar 2, 2020

David B. White, 59, of Great Falls, passed away on March 2, 2020, in his home after a lengthy illness. He was born to Marvin and Virginia in Billings, Montana on October 3, 1960. David worked at Columbus and Benefis hospital for many years. He worked in the laundry and ground maintenance before being promoted to a maintenance technician. He...

Joseph Benjamin Parenteau

Joseph Benjamin Parenteau

Feb 29, 2020

Joseph “Joe Bear” Benjamin Parenteau, 20, of Great Falls, Montana, passed away on February 29, 2020, in the town of Wichita, Kansas. A memorial will be held at 10:00 a.m. at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel on March 14, 2020, in Great Falls, in honor of his place here on earth. All friends and family of Joe are welcome to join...

Lawrence Bernard "Bernie" Hewitt

Lawrence Bernard "Bernie" Hewitt

Feb 28, 2020

Lawrence Bernard “Bernie” Hewitt, 73, was called by the Lord on February 28, 2020, with his wife, Artie, daughter, Anna and granddaughter, Carly Hewitt by his side. A funeral liturgy will be held on Thursday, March 5, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Ann’s Cathedral in Great Falls followed by inurnment at Mount Olivet Columbarium. A celebration of life will...

Patricia "Patsy" Ozella Clark

Patricia "Patsy" Ozella Clark

Feb 27, 2020

Patricia “Patsy” Ozella (Conrad), 73, of Great Falls, lost her battle with cancer on February 27, 2020. A celebration of Patsy’s life will be held at yet undetermined date. Patsy was born on August 1, 1946, in San Diego California to Jeoffrey Glenn and Neva Lucille Conrad. She met and married her husband, Charles “Chuck” Clark while the two of...

Sherry Anna Rhodes Secora

Sherry Anna Rhodes Secora

Feb 25, 2020

Sherry Anna Rhodes Secora, 55, of Fairfield, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2020, at Benefis Hospital after complications from surgery. Sherry was born to Arthur Steven and Betty (Trainor) Rhodes on June 5, 1964, at Edwards Air Force Base in California.She attended school at Edwards and Vandenberg Air Force Base, Fairfield elementary and graduated from Fairfield High School in...

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