Judy Maureen Christensen
Feb 12, 2019
Judy Maureen Patton Christensen, 76, of Great Falls, passed away February 12, 2019. Judy was born May 15, 1942 in Great Falls to William "Crip" and Eleanor Patton, and was raised in Portage, MT. She attended the one-room Portage School through 8th grade. She was a devoted "farm" daughter, helping her mom raise three younger siblings. She lived with a...
Amy Margaret Bertus
Feb 12, 2019
Amy Margaret Bertus, the youngest of five children, was born January 30, 1926 on a ranch near Brooks, MT to Charles and Ottilie Sebek. She attended grade school at the Folda Country School in Brooks and Fergus County High School in Lewistown, MT. After graduating in 1943, she attended Eastern Montana College and then taught school in Brooks until she...
James Michael Colla
Feb 11, 2019
James Michael Colla was born on July 14, 1943 to Anthony B. and Alice Cooper Colla in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. With an inquisitive mind and a passion for creating and building, it was evident from an early age that Jimmy would grow to lead an exciting life. His early years were filled with Sunday dinners and family gatherings with his Sicilian...
Karan Ann Bartlett
Feb 10, 2019
Karan Ann Bartlett, 67, of Great Falls passed away February 10, 2019. Visitation will be on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 from 3 to 5 pm at Schnider Funeral Home.A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at Manchester Cemetery. Karan was born November 5, 1951, at Rapid City, South Dakota, the daughter of Jack and Jean Fisher,...
Charles W. Emanuelson
Feb 9, 2019
Charles W. Emanuelson Charles William Emanuelson, 72, of Great Falls, passed away on February 9, 2019. A private family gathering is being scheduled for a later date. Cremation has been done by Schnider Funeral Home. Charles was a retired phone installer and repairman. He had an interest and hobby of Cowboy Action Shooting and was known in the community for...
Patricia "Patty" Jean Cadwell
Feb 8, 2019
Patricia “Patty” Jean (McDonald) Cadwell, passed away peacefully at age 71, after a long, heroic, battle with cancer. A memorial service will be Saturday, February 23, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at O’Connor Memorial Chapel. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Patty was born in Chicago, Illinois on September 21, 1947 to Agnes (Dailey) McDonald and LeRoy C. McDonald. She...
Lucille Marie King
Feb 8, 2019
Lucille Marie Brewer King, 97, of Great Falls, passed away in Missoula after a battling a short illness. A visitation and family greeting will be taking place on Valentine’s Day, Thursday, February 14, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Schnider Funeral Home. A funeral liturgy will be held Friday, February 15, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady...
David Arnold Olson
Feb 8, 2019
David Arnold Olson, 62 years young, was born on Jan. 6, 1957. On Friday, Feb. 8, 2019, Dave went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ after a long battle with various health problems. A celebration of life service was held on Saturday, Feb. 16. Dave grew up in Valier, attended elementary and high school and graduated in...
Caroline Cecile Tyler
Feb 7, 2019
Caroline Cecile (DeCelles) Tyler, of Great Falls, Montana, returned to the warm embrace of her loving God on February 7, 2019, at the age of 70. A rosary and viewing will be on Thursday, February 14, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel. A funeral liturgy will be Friday, February 15, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Ann’s...
Robert "Bob" Dean Witte
Feb 7, 2019
Robert "Bob" Dean Witte, 88, passed away of natural causes on February 7th, 2019, at his home in Great Falls, Montana. Bob was born February 27, 1930 in York, Nebraska to Edwin and Sophia Witte. Bob ran away from the family farm to join the military when he was only 17 years old. He became a Paratrooper with the 82nd...
Joelene Sharon Goodover
Feb 6, 2019
Joelene Sharon O’Neill Goodover was born in Livingston, Montana on Wednesday, December 5, 1951 to Joseph (Sonny) and Donalene O’Neill. She grew up in Livingston and graduated from Park Senior High School in 1970.She obtained her Psychology degree from Montana State University and her Master’s Degree in Guidance and Counseling from the University of Montana. While in Bozeman she lived...
Margaret "Tootsie" Mae Gardner
Feb 6, 2019
Margaret Mae “Tootsie” Gardner (85) passed away February 6th at the Bee Hive Assisted Living Facility. She was born in Black Eagle on August 11, 1933 to Edith and Ted Vik. She grew up in Great Falls with her parents and four older siblings. Being the baby of the family, she had a lot of special love and attention from...
Bernice Betty Ritter
Feb 3, 2019
Bernice Betty Buechler Ritter was born on October 5, 1932 in Mahto, South Dakota and passed away on February 3, 2019 at Valley Medical Center in Kent, Washington after a long battle with Alzheimers Disease. Bemice grew up on the family farm near McLaughlin, South Dakota. Some of her fondest memories were of her early childhood and farm life. The...
William Scot Vance
Feb 3, 2019
William Scot Vance, 61, of Great Falls, passed away peacefully Sunday, February 3, 2019 at 830 a.m. at the hospice house after a short, unexpected cancer diagnosis. There will be a memorial service February 11, 2019 at 2 p.m. at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel. Scot was born on June 21, 1957 to Keith and Gladys Vance, in Great Falls, MT...
Viola Holland
Feb 2, 2019
Viola Van Horn Holland passed away Saturday, February 2, 2019, at the age of 86, from complications of a stroke. She passed away peacefully surrounded by family at the Peace Hospice House. No service is planned at this time. A memorial will be held this summer. Viola was born to Charles and Anne Van Horn on June 21, 1932 in...
Ardith Campbell Roush
Feb 1, 2019
Ardith Campbell Roush, 87, of Cut Bank, lost her fight against Alzheimer’s disease, February 1, 2019, where she was surrounded in love by her family. Ardith was born in Lewistown, Montana on May 26, 1931 to Jack and Monta Campbell.She was preceded in death by both parents and her brother, John. She was raised in Lewistown, Greenfield, and Gildford.She married...
Cheryl Anne Lane
Jan 31, 2019
Cheryl Lane, 60, of Monarch, passed away January 31, 2019. Per her request, no services are being held. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Schnider Funeral Home. Cheryl was born July 23, 1958 to Don and Carline Grena in Great Falls, where she attended school. She enjoyed spending time with family, campfires, and also loved to quilt. Cheryl...
Lawrence Wayne Finlayson
Jan 30, 2019
Lawrence Wayne Finlayson, 74, of Great Falls, passed away from cancer on January 30, 2019 at Peace Hospice Center. A funeral liturgy will be Saturday, February 9, 2019 at 1:00 p. m. at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Lawrence was born on August 5, 1944 to Marshall and Josephine (Noble) Finlayson. He was the...
Arlen Lee Kitson
Jan 29, 2019
Arlen Lee Kitson, 86, formerly of Cascade, passed away peacefully January 29, 2019 in Great Falls. His funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 23, 2019 at 2:00 pm at the Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel with visitation at Schnider Funeral home from 10-7 on Friday February 22, 2019 and also an hour prior to the service.Burial will follow at...
Cheryl Lynn Vaden
Jan 29, 2019
Cheryl Lynn Preciado Vaden, 58, left this world on January 29, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. A celebration of life is being held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 9, 2019 at Northwest Family Fellowship in Great Falls, Montana. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Cheryl was born on June 7, 1960 in Encino, California. She developed a great...
