Helen "Ruth" Willett-Good
Feb 21, 2019
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Ruth; our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great great-grandmother and friend on February 21, 2019. She left us while sleeping peacefully at her residence at Mesquite House, Bee Hive Homes of Great Falls, MT. At the time of her passing, she was in her 99th year. Because of inclement weather, a...
Delbert L. Grote
Feb 21, 2019
Delbert "Del" Grote, 89, of Great Falls, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, February 21, 2019. He was born April 24, 1929 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to Walter and Cecilia Grote. He graduated high school, worked in the Council Bluffs area and served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He worked in the oil industry in...
Sandie Lynn Jaeger
Feb 19, 2019
Sandie Lynn Jaeger (Marthaler), 68, of Great Falls, passed way in her sleep on February 19, 2019 after a long terminal illness at Peace Hospice in Great Falls. Sandie was born in Miles City, Montana on July 28, 1950 to Richard “Bud” and Christine (Murray) Marthaler, along with her sisters Sherrie, Bobbie and brother Scott. She graduated from Custer County...
Donald (Don) Elton Converse
Feb 18, 2019
Donald (Don) Elton Converse (Old What’s His Name) went to Heaven on Monday, February 18 at Peace Hospice in Great Falls, Montana.Surrounded by his family, he fought a valiant fight against cancer and complications associated.Thank you to Dr. Mel and Barb Margaris and Dr. Grant Harrer as well the staff at Peace Hospice for the amazing care and support through...
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...
