Reverend Joseph A. Fox
Jun 12, 2019
Reverend Joseph A. Fox, 71, of Great Falls went home to be with his Heavenly Father, Wednesday, June 12, 2019. Cremation has taken place; friends and family will gather for a Celebration of Life at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 19, 2019, at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel, with a reception to follow. Joe was born on July 23, 1947, in...
Bernice E. Miller
Jun 10, 2019
Bernice E. Miller was born in Bozeman, Montana on February 21, 1927. She entered Heaven’s gates on June 10, 2019. A loving mother and homemaker, Bernice was a remarkable cook and enjoyed preparing meals for her family and friends. Bernice was a wonderful woman that was dearly loved. She is greatly missed and she will always be cherished. Bernice was...
Dale Mylo Long
Jun 9, 2019
Dale Long, 83, passed away surrounded by loved ones at his home on June 9, 2019. Dale was born in Big Beaver, Saskatchewan on October 18, 1935, to Ernest and Esther Long.Shortly after birth, Dale moved with his family to Montana and spent most of his life in Plentywood and Great Falls. Dale married Marlene Crosson and they would have...
Jimmie Bruce Shigley
Jun 7, 2019
Surrounded by his loving family, Jimmie Bruce Shigley went to meet the Lord at the age of 72 on June 7, 2019. Jimmie was born February 1, 1947,in Oakland, California to Donald and Francis Shigley. He lived his life in Great Falls, Montana. He worked for many years on the road as a salesman for various tire companies and finished...
Ronald Eugene Rose
Jun 7, 2019
Ronald E. Rose passed away on June 7, 2019. A celebration of life will be July 28, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at the Eagle’s Lodge. Ronald was born on September 13, 1939, in Conway, Pennsylvania, to Wilbur P. Rose and Vivian Borczuch. He graduated from Garfield Heights High School in Garland Heights, Ohio in 1957.He entered the U.S. Air Force...
Burton E. Ginther
Jun 5, 2019
Burton Ginther, 93, of Fairfield, passed away June 5, 2019, in Great Falls, Montana after a short illness. Burton was born on January 31, 1926, in Bartley, Nebraska. He and his family moved west of Richey, Montana in the spring of 1929. In the spring of 1941, his parents homesteaded on the west end of the Fairfield Bench.He served as...
James Taylor Upchurch
Jun 2, 2019
James Taylor Upchurch, 32, of Stockett, Montana passed away on June 2, 2019. James was born June 28, 1986 to parents Dave and Theresa in Williston, North Dakota. The family moved to the Stockett area when James was young. James loved to spend time with his son Eathan James Upchurch, his dog Blue, his many family members and friends. His...
Jim "Woody" Wood
Jun 2, 2019
Jim “Woody” Wood, 50, unexpectedly and tragically chose to go fly high with the angels on June 2, 2019. Jim was born on September 16, 1968 in Missoula, Montana to Penny and Jim Wood of Lincoln, Montana. Jim was a GFHS graduate, class of ‘86. Right out of high school he began his career in sales which eventually lead him...
Michele "Shelly" Mae Busch Miller
Jun 2, 2019
Michele “Shelly” Mae Busch Miller, 65, of Great Falls Montana passed into the arms of Jesus at Peace Hospice on Sunday, June 2, 2019. Shelly was born to Michael and Gertrude Mavis Olson Busch on May 21, 1954, in Williston, ND.After finishing her high school education, Shelly worked as a waitress until she was left paraplegic after a tragic incident...
Orville W. Anderson
Jun 1, 2019
Orville W .Anderson, 85, of Great Falls, went to his Heavenly Father on the evening of June 1, 2019, at Peace Hospice House.He was born in Conrad on May 5, 1934. He graduated from Harlem High School in 1954. On June 24, 1955, Orville married Annette M. Bain. They attended Bible School together in Minneapolis Minnesota. They returned to Conrad...
Lorraine "Lori" Marie Harlan
Jun 1, 2019
I was born on Thanksgiving Day, November 24, 1927, to my wonderful parents, William and Gladys Kaste. I was blessed with two brothers and three sisters, and a special family life. On December 2, 1945, I married George W. "Bud" Roadhouse, and we raised our two sons, Richard L. Roadhouse and Gary W. Roadhouse; and our two daughters, Patti J....
Beverly Eklund Parsons
Jun 1, 2019
Beverly Eklund Parsons, age 92, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2019, in Great Falls, Montana. She is survived by two sons, Ken Huffmon of Port Richey, FL and Tom Huffmon (Donjia) of Hanford, CA; her grandchildren, Justin, Eli, Zachary and Alex Huffmon, great granddaughter Sidney Huffmon, and sister Audrey Boivin and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in...
John "Russ" Reed
May 31, 2019
John “Russ” Hayes Reed, 87, of Great Falls, passed away on May 31, 2019. A private service will be held at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel on Friday, June 7, at 10:00 a.m. John was born September 12, 1931, in Great Falls to Jess T. and Esther Reed. He attended local schools and received his GED while serving in the Marines...
Donald Elton Engstrom Md
May 29, 2019
Donald Elton Engstrom MD, 84, of Great Falls, MT passed awaypeacefully with his family at his side at Benefis Peace Hospice from complications of Parkinson’s Disease. Don was born October 26, 1934, in Seattle, WA to Elton and Ragna Engstrom. His brother, Robert (Bob) preceded him in death. After graduating as Salutatorian at Lincoln High School, Don joined the ROTC...
Donald Leroy Koteskey
May 24, 2019
Donald LeRoy Koteskey, 71, won the ultimate victory and went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 24 after a two and a half year fight with ALS. A memorial service will be at Friday, May 31, at 11:00 a.m. at Great Falls Church of the Nazarene, 1727 2nd Avenue South. Don was born in Petoskey, MI on...
James "Jim" Kunka
May 24, 2019
James “Jim” Kunka passed away Friday, May 24, 2019. His wife of 55 years, Sharon, and sons were at his side, cheering him across the finish line, as he stepped into heaven to be with his Savior Jesus for all of eternity. He considered himself to be tremendously blessed to have lived and loved for 81 years. Jim is a...
Lynn Marie Hebert
May 23, 2019
Lynn Marie Hebert, 73, of Sun River, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2019. A memorial service will be Wednesday, May 29, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Lynn was born October 17, 1945, in Tuskegee, AL to William and Sara (Godfrey) Martin. She graduated high school and went on...
Dean Homer Morton
May 22, 2019
Dean Homer Morton, 77, of Great Falls, passed away on May 22, 2019 after a brave battle with health complications. Dean was born August 11, 1941, to Homer A. Morton and Gertrude Fiene Morton in Great Falls.After being homeschooled, he worked in a mailroom at Easter Seals for many years. Dean had a strong passion for photography and loved traveling...
Jimmy "Jim" Edward Arndt
May 19, 2019
Jimmy "Jim" Edward Arndt was born April 23, 1937 in Great Falls, MT to Edward John and Margaret Evelyn Arndt. Jim passed away peacefully on May 19, 2019 of natural causes at Peace Hospice. He was surrounded by family. Jim attended local schools and graduated from Great Falls High in 1955 that same year he joined the Marine Corps and...
Rosemary Gertrude Schoenen Robinson
May 18, 2019
Rosemary Gertrude Schoenen Robinson passed away on May 18, 2019, at Peace Hospice in Great Falls after a short illness. She was the glue that kept many of us together and we can't imagine our lives without her wit, humor, and loving smile. It's difficult to describe 88 years of a wonderful life filled with joy, sadness, friends, and family...
