Michael Joseph Rearden
Jul 14, 2018
Michael J. Rearden, husband, father, Irishman, scotch drinker, and off-the-beaten-path pilot flew home to heaven on July 14, 2018, after 67 years of shenanigans, laughter, and love. Upon his departure, he left behind his devoted wife, Mary of 46 years; their five children, Dan (Aubrey) Rearden, Ryan Rearden, Meghan Rearden, Sean Rearden, and Kelly (Tyler) Smith; six grandchildren, Kathryn, Clare,...
Ronald Peter Tihista
Jul 14, 2018
Ronald Peter Tihista, 83, beloved father and grandfather, passed away on July 14th, 2018 after a brief illness. On a beautiful Spring day, May 18th, 1935, Ron came into this world, the third child of Basque immigrants Peter and Mae Tihista, joining sister Helen and brother Mitch on the family farm in Nashua, Montana. He spent much time being the...
Charles E. "Gene" Harper
Jul 12, 2018
Great Falls resident, Charles E. "Gene" Harper, an Air Force veteran, died at Peace Hospice on July 12, 2018, at the age of 87. He had been in poor health for a number of years. Visitation will be Sunday, July 29, 2018 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Schnider Funeral Home. A graveside service will be Monday, July 30,...
Billy Carol Smiley
Jul 12, 2018
Billy Carol Smiley, 79, of Great Falls, passed away Thursday, July 12, 2018. Visitation will be Friday, July 27, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Schnider Funeral Home. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, July 28, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Billy Carol was born...
Richard "Dick" Alvin Messman
Jul 8, 2018
Richard “Dick” Alvin Messman, 90, passed away on Sunday, July 8, 2018. A celebration of life will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 14, 2018 at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Dick was born on June 15, 1928 in Hebron, Nebraska to Walter and Agnes Messman. As a teenager, he moved to...
Jill Estelle Voegel
Jul 7, 2018
GREAT FALLS - Jill Voegel passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer she was 59. She was surrounded by her friends and family. Although she battled with cancer for over 10 years, many didn’t know how sick she was. This was a testament to her selfless nature. She rarely felt sorry for herself; and instead of asking, “Why...
Martha Florence Schlimgen
Jul 7, 2018
Martha (Cain) Schlimgen, born on January 22, 1923 in Mitchell, South Dakota, to the late Helen Cain, passed away at age 95 on July 7, 2018 in Great Falls, Montana. Martha graduated from Notre Dame Junior College and Academy in 1942. Martha was the beloved wife of the late Francis Schlimgen. She was preceded in death by her son, Michael...
Linda Schott
Jul 7, 2018
Linda J. Schott, 68, of Great Falls, passed away Saturday, July 7, 2018. Services will be held at a later date. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Schnider Funeral Home. Linda was born on June 20, 1950 to Raymond and Lena (Gureeni) Butler in Great Falls. She had three siblings, Diane (Lynn) Marsh, Larry (Debbie) Butler, and Sharron...
Beverly Lorraine Mack
Jul 5, 2018
Beverly L. Mack, 86, of Great Falls, passed away on Thursday, July 5, 2018. A memorial service with a reception to follow will be Saturday, July 7, 2018 starting at 3:00 p.m. at 1743 Park Garden Road. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Schnider Funeral Home. Beverly was born on September 21, 1931 at Turtle Mountain, North Dakota...
Tony Longhurst
Jul 5, 2018
Tony Longhurst, 83, of Great Falls, passed away on Thursday, July 5, 2018. Tony was born in Portsmouth, England on February 8, 1935 to Valentine and May (Jellicoe) Longhurst. He served for 22 years in the British Army before coming to America. He settled in Great Falls to be near his grandchildren. He was an avid soccer player and marathon...
Zachary Ross Picking
Jul 4, 2018
Zachary R. Picking, 32, of Belgrade, passed away on July 4, 2018. A memorial service will be Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Zachary was born on September 24, 1985 to Mike and Kaye in Great Falls at MAFB, their fourth son and if Zack was asked...
Donald Patton Blumfield
Jul 3, 2018
Donald “Don” Patton Blumfield of Cave Creek, AZ and Great Falls passed away July 3, 2018 at 83 after a battle with Parkinson’s disease. A family graveside service will be held July 27, 2018 at Highland Cemetery followed by a celebration of life at the Great Falls Country Club around 11:00 a.m. Arrangements are in the care of Schnider Funeral...
Alberta Lucille Mcfarland Horan
Jul 2, 2018
Alberta L. McFarland Horan, 100, passed away on Monday, July 2, 2018 in Washington where she was living with her family. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 14, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Alberta was born on May 17, 1918 on a farm northwest of Lowry,...
Ronald Leroy Gessaman
Jul 2, 2018
Ronald “Ron” L. Gessaman, 68, of Great Falls, passed away Monday, July 2, 2018, due to complications from a stroke. A funeral service will be Saturday, July 7, 2018 at 2:30 at Harvest Springs Church with burial to follow at Riverside Cemetery in Fort Benton. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Ron was born in Fort Benton, Montana on...
Shirley Pfister (Prahl) Jorgensen
Jun 30, 2018
Shirley Jorgensen, 76, a Denver resident and native of Great Falls, Montana, passed away on June 30, 2018 after courageously fighting cancer since November of 2016. She is survived by her loving husband of 30 years, Robert (Bob) Jorgensen Jr.; daughters Stacey Martinez and Michelle Wretling (Frank Cruz); son, Douglass Prahl (Katie); four grandchildren, Kayla Cubbage, Samuel Wretling, Conner Prahl,...
Faye Lucile Lynch
Jun 26, 2018
Faye Lucile Lynch, 74, of Great Falls, passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2018. A memorial service will be Saturday, June 30, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Faye was born on December 30, 1943 in O’Fallon, Missouri to William and Mathilda (Thomeczek) Dains. After high school, she worked as a...
Carol Ann Larocque
Jun 25, 2018
Carol Ann LaRocque, 71, of Great Falls, passed away Monday, June 25, 2018. A vigil service will be Thursday, June 28, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel. A funeral liturgy will be at Friday, June 29, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church with burial to follow at Highland Cemetery in Havre. Schnider...
Henry James Lorengo
Jun 25, 2018
Henry James Lorengo was born on July 26, 1923 in Kalispell, Montana to Emma and Severino Lorengo. It was possibly, the only time he spent overnight in a hospital, in ninety-four years, ten months and 31 days. Henry grew up on the family homestead below Tea Kettle Mountain in Columbia Falls, Montana. His family resided there until the “Great Fire”...
Margaret Amelia Young
Jun 23, 2018
Margaret A. (Bandel) Young passed away quietly Saturday, June 23, 2108 in Great Falls. Margaret was born in Great Falls to William C. and Martha (Fornfiest) Bandel on February 27, 1927, the youngest of 6 children. She attended school in Great Falls graduating from Great Falls High in the spring of 1945. She then attended a summer course and received...
Deanna Kaye Lansel
Jun 23, 2018
Deanna K. Lansel 72, of Great Falls passed away June 23, 2018 at a local hospital. At her request no service will be held. A private burial has already taken place. Deanna was born May 23, 1946 in Ogden Utah to David and Barbara Kerbs. The family moved to Great Falls in 1960, while in high school she worked for...
