Obituaries

Sep 19, 2018

On September 19, 2018 at age 66 Paulette F. Ratliff, of Great Falls, Montana was freed from her struggle with early onset Alzheimer’s, she is now with her Lord and Savior. Paulette was born June 9, 1952 in Milbank, SD to Russell and Elenora Keller. She had three siblings: Nadine Hardinger, Donna Lewis, and Gene Keller. The family moved to...

Sep 18, 2018

Julius “Jay” Smereck Jr., 75, of Great Falls, passed away Tuesday, September 18, 2018. Viewing will be Monday, September 24, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel. A memorial service will be Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. also at Hillcrest with entombment following the service. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Jay...

Sep 16, 2018

Jeffrey Clarke Marshall, or “J” as known by his friends, passed away on September 16, 2018 at the age of 63. He had a short battle with cancer and passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends at the Schneidmiller Hospice House in Couer d’ Alene, Idaho. A memorial service will be Saturday, February 16, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at...

Sep 16, 2018

Jeffrey T. Carlile, 23 March 1950 — 16 September 2018 Jeff Carlile’s strength of character was evident to all who knew him; he lived his values of generosity, love, faith, industriousness, and fortitude every day. Born and raised in the Great Falls area, he was passionate about his community and his family’s Montana history. Jeff was a brilliant mechanic, an...

Sep 16, 2018

Sep 15, 2018

Ted Martin Lorenz, age 76, passed away on September 15 due to complications of a rare brain disorder, PSP. He passed away at Peace Hospice surrounded by his family's love. Ted was born in 1942 to Jack and Gert Lorenz. He grew up in various parts of Montana as his family followed his father's career with the state highway department....

Sep 13, 2018

Patricia Lee McCune (Pat) 82, of Great Falls, went to be with her Father in heaven on September 13,2018. She passed away at Peace Hospice surrounded by family and friends. A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday September 21, at the Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel, 1410 13th St. S. Patricia was welcomed into the world...

Sep 11, 2018

Rodney Phillip Stevens, 81, of Great Falls passed away on Tuesday, September 11, 2018. Per his request, no services are being held. His ashes will be buried in Fairfield Cemetery. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Schnider Funeral Home. Rodney was born on February 21, 1937 in Williamstown, Vermont to George and Addie (West) Stevens. After school, he...

Sep 9, 2018

Lloyd Raymond Geaudry Sr. was born January 28, 1940 in Malta MT. He moved with his family to Havre, where he attended school until the 8th grade. He worked various jobs while living there also where he met Lorelei at a local pool hall. Later she became his wife in 1971. They moved to Great Falls where they had seven...

Sep 9, 2018

HARVEY WALTER NIEMI Longtime Great Falls educator Harvey (Hawn) Niemi passed away from natural causes at Benefis Hospital on September 9, surrounded by dear friends who loved him as family. Harvey was born on May 28, 1942, in Bismarck, ND to William Jacob and Emma Marie Niemi. His early years were spent on the family farm near Wing, ND, where...

Sep 6, 2018

Have you noticed how things are a little better out there? Colors are brighter, odors more pleasant and sounds are truly richer? It’s because our mother has thrown off her mortal coil and is once again in the arms of the love of her life, our father, Delroy. Yin is back with Yang and as a result, the universe is...

Sep 6, 2018

Judy Thody, 73, of Great Falls, passed away peacefully, September 6, 2018 at Peace Hospice. There will be a Celebration of Life at 809 Coyote Ct, on September 15, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. Judy was born in Scobey, MT on July 21, 1945 to George and Helen Bergstrom. She attended school in Scobey, Wolf Point, Great Falls and Missoula. Judith...

Sep 4, 2018

Doris Fayne Rector, age 85 of Great Falls, passed away at home September 4th surrounded by her loving family. A memorial service will be held Saturday, September 8, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Doris was born December 2, 1932 to Lee Cartwright and Birdena McJunkin on the family ranch...

Sep 4, 2018

Judy Orth, 68, of Great Falls passed away on September 4, 2018. A memorial service will be held Saturday, September 29, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel. A reception will follow at Schnider Funeral Home. Judy was born September 17, 1950 to David and Vivian (DeRusha) Hannant in Plentywood, MT. As the daughter of a US customs...

Sep 4, 2018

Dolores Marie (Mortensen) Nanini was born October 11, 1933 in Bainville, Montana to James and Ruth Mortensen. Dolores has three children: Skipper, Richard and Lenarda; three stepchildren: Pam, Rhonda and Brenda; 13 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Dolores held numerous jobs in the food service sector and was a bus aide for the handicapped children whom she dearly loved. She...

Sep 4, 2018

December 7, 1927 – September 4, 2018 Melvin Kenneth Mantzey peacefully left this earth on September 4, 2018, his heart was full and he communicated that to all of us. Born in Dawn, MO, to Charles and Marie (Robinson) Mantzey. Mel experienced more in his life than any storybook could tell. He started First grade in Chillicothe, MO and then...

Sep 3, 2018

Pauline K. Jendro, 96, of Great Falls, passed away Monday, September 3, 2018. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements and no services are planned. Pauline was born on December 2, 1921 to Michael and Frances Koch in Mandan, North Dakota.She married Myron Jendro on April 3, 1959 and they were together for 53 years. Pauline loved bowling, traveling, gardening...

Sep 2, 2018

Neil John Michaels, 82, of Great Falls, went to heaven on Sunday, September 2, 2018. A vigil service will be held Thursday, September 6, 2018 at 7:00 P.M. at the Holy Spirit Catholic Church. The funeral liturgy will be Friday, September 7, 2018 at 10:30 A.M. also at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. As...

Aug 31, 2018

William Michael “Mike” McGee passed away surrounded by friends and family at Peace Hospice in Great Falls, Montana on 31 August 2018 after a long battle with a chronic illness. Mike was born November 13, 1941 in Whitefish, Montana to Jeanette Hewitt and William “Mick” McGee. When Mike attended school in Whitefish, Montana as a Bulldog and went on to...

Aug 30, 2018

Lila Goldie Lambert, 85, of Raynesford passed away on Thursday, August 30, 2018 at Peace Hospice. A graveside service will be Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Garden Cemetery in Billings. Schider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Lila was born on December 13, 1932 in Broadview, Montana. She was the sixth of eight children born...