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Recent Obituaries in Great Falls, MT
Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Great Falls, MT area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.
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Wayne Lee Hendershot
Jul 25, 2018
Wayne L. Hendershot, 81, passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2018 of natural causes. A memorial service will be held Thursday August 2, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel. Schnider Funeral Home will be handling the arrangements. Wayne was born August 5, 1936 to Lester and Esther Hendershot in Sheboygan, WI. He served in the Army as a...
Gary "Mr. Zug" Paul Hagen
Jul 24, 2018
Gary Paul Hagen, hot rod enthusiast, artist, Harley rider, hunter/fisherman and a man loved by all passed away Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at the young age of 77. He was surrounded by his loving wife of 55 years, three daughters, and family. He was born in Great Falls, Montana at 11:40 p.m. on December 31, 1940 to Donald J. and...
Guy "Bud" Lester Robbins Iii
Jul 22, 2018
"An officer and gentleman" is how many people who knew Guy L. Robbins, III “Bud” would describe him. Bud was born in Mobridge, South Dakota on September 6, 1945 and passed away on July 22, 2018. He will be greatly missed by surviving family members and many others who were blessed enough to call Bud their friend. He grew up...
Roy Fredrick Trotman
Jul 21, 2018
Roy F. Trotman, 75, of Great Falls, passed away Saturday, July 21, 2018 at home after a long illness. A celebration of life will be held at Living Grace Church on Friday, July 27, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. Roy was born in Luten, England on March 11, 1943 to William and Renee Trotman. He moved to Youngstown, Ohio when he...
Kari Zimmer Wambach
Jul 21, 2018
Kari Wambach, 60, passed away Saturday, July 21, 2018 at Peace Hospice after a courageous battle with metastatic breast cancer. Cremation has taken place under the care of Schnider Funeral Home. At Kari’s request no services are planned. Kari was born June 23, 1958 in Great Falls, Montana to Bill and Sandy Zimmer. She grew up on the farm north...
Madelyn M. Moye
Jul 21, 2018
Mary Madelyn was born on January 23, 1922 to Gertrude and Edward Deveny in Ottumwa, Iowa. Her younger years were spent in Iowa, but during high school she and her mother moved to Hysham, Montana where her mother taught school. It was at this time that she met her future husband, Francis Moye. They were married in June of 1947...
Kenneth David Muller Jr.
Jul 20, 2018
Kenneth “Dave” Muller Jr., 65 of Great Falls, passed away Saturday, July 21, 2018. A celebration of life will be Friday, July 27, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Kenneth was born January 19, 1953 to Kenneth and Ilo in Great Falls, where he attended and graduated school. He also...
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,...
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