Obituaries
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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Peter "Pete" Olaf Brekke
Nov 9, 2018
Peter “Pete” O. Brekke, 79, of Great Falls passed away November 9, 2018. A memorial gathering will held Saturday, January 19, 2019 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the VFW 1087, 4123 10th Ave S. Pete was born on July 6, 1939 in Bozeman to Tore and Ella (Ode) Lukasik. He served 4 years in the US Navy, U.S.S....
Marilyn Desmet Ployhar
Nov 9, 2018
Marilyn Noreen Erickson DeSmet Ployhar, age 76, passed away at Goldstone Assisted Living Facility in Great Falls from complications of progressive dementia. The family is grateful for the exceptional care from Goldstone and Hospice of Montana teams who provided kind, compassionate care through Marilyn’s journey. Marilyn was born September 7, 1942 in Choteau to Otto Waldemar “Wally” and Ruby Charlton...
Roger Allan Curtiss
Nov 8, 2018
On November 8, 2018, Roger Allan Curtiss, 79, passed peacefully into the arms of his Savior, with his wife, Kathy, at his side. Roger was born in Coldwater, Michigan on October 17, 1939, the second of eight children born to Robert and Anise (Poling) Curtiss. Roger was raised in Coldwater where he attended school, graduating from Coldwater High School in...
Betty Jane Henderson
Oct 30, 2018
Betty Jane (Patton) Henderson passed away on October 30, 2018 after a long battle with Multiple Myeloma. A celebration of life will be held on Sunday November 4, 2018 at the Eagles Lodge in Great Falls at 2:30 p.m. Betty was born on April 24, 1953 to William (Crip) and Eleanor Patton in Great Falls. She was the third in...
James Jay Horne
Oct 29, 2018
James Jay Horne, 87, died peacefully Monday, October 29, 2018 Jay and his twin, Ray were born on December 28, 1930 to Warren and Irma Horne in Townsend, MT. He was one of 11 children. He attended schools in Townsend and White Sulphur Springs. Jay was operating a sheep ranch when he met the love of his life, Marion. They...
Ruth Marie Jensen
Oct 29, 2018
Ruth Marie Jensen, 93, of Great Falls, passed away at Peace Hospice on October 29, 2018, in the company of her loving family. Memorial services will be at New Hope Lutheran Church, 3125 5th Avenue South, on Saturday, November 2 at 2:00 PM. Our dear mother, Ruth Jensen, was born on February 24, 1925, on the farm of parents John...
Louise Lorenzen
Oct 27, 2018
Louise (Mueller) Hutton Lorenzen passed away on October 27, 2018 surrounded by her family at Great Falls Peace Hospice. She was a long time resident of Brady, MT. Louise was born on July 1, 1933, the youngest child of August and Louise (Huetter) Mueller who were early settlers and homesteaders of Chinook, MT. Louise was raised on the family's farm...
Wanda Mae Belgarde
Oct 27, 2018
Wanda Mae Belgarde, 57, of Great Falls, passed away Saturday, October 27, 2018, at a Great Falls hospital. A memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, November 2, 2018 at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Wanda was born January 1, 1961 to Herman Belgarde and Genevieve Brien in Spokane, Washington. She worked as...
Kevin Jon Munch
Oct 27, 2018
Kevin J. Munch, 58, of Great Falls, passed away Saturday, October 27, 2018 with family by his side after a prolonged illness. A funeral liturgy will be held Friday, November 2, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Holy Spirit Catholic Church with niche placement to follow at Holy Spirit Columbarium. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Kevin was born February...
Ellen Beverly Mccafferty
Oct 26, 2018
Beverly McCafferty, whose kind spirit shone within her until her final days, died in Great Falls on October 26th.She was 96. Beverly was born in Brilliant, Ohio, to James Robert Bailie and Inez McIntire. The older sister to two brothers, Bob and George, she grew up in the Depression, but was happy as long as she had books. She loved...
Adrianna Bandy Wendt
Oct 25, 2018
Adrianna Wendt, 13, passed away after a long and heroic struggle with respiratory and other disabilities on October 25, 2018. She is now in the loving arms of Jesus her Savior where she can run, sing, and give praise to him. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 3, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. at New Hope Christian Church...
Darrel Westley Mccracken
Oct 24, 2018
Darrel Westley McCracken, 90, of Great Falls, passed away Wednesday, October 24, 2018, the morning of his 90th birthday. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, October, 30, 2018 with visitation starting one hour prior to the service at 1:00 p.m. both at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Darrel was born...
Robert Dean Heinz
Oct 23, 2018
Robert Heinz, 86, Great Falls, passed away from natural causes October 23, 2018. At Roberts request there will be no services. Cremation has taken place at Schnider Funeral Home. He was born June 29, 1932 in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. Bob is a retired MTANG Technician He enjoyed bowling, golfing, fishing and being outdoors. He is survived by his wife of 52...
Colleen Cady Bishop
Oct 19, 2018
Colleen Cady Bishop, 68, of Great Falls, passed away October 19, 2018. A graveside service will be Thursday, October 25, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. at the Highland Cemetery. Colleen was born June 27, 1950, in Great Falls, MT to Judson and Aileen Cady. She is survived by her daughters, Mary (Chris) Jernigan and Sera (Ben) Jupka; stepdaughter, Molly Bishop; stepsons,...
Rose Harboway
Oct 19, 2018
Rose Harboway, 95, of Greenwood, entered into eternal rest on October 19, 2018. She was born on September 30, 1923 in Edmonton, Canada to the late John and Anne Prestupa. Rite of Committal service will be Monday, October 29, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Rose enjoyed feeding and watching birds,...
Craig Edward Pilling
Oct 18, 2018
Craig Edward Pilling passed away on Thursday, October 18, 2018. Visitation will be Friday, October 26, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Schnider Funeral Home. A memorial service will be Saturday, October 27, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Craig was born on September 26, 1973 in Great...
Michael David Voeller
Oct 18, 2018
Michael "Mike" David Voeller, 52, of Great Falls, passed away on Thursday, October 18, 2018 at St. Patrick's Hospital in Missoula, MT, due to complications of a severe stroke. Vigil service will be held on Wednesday, October 24, 2018, at 7:00 P.M. A funeral liturgy will be held on Thursday, October. 25, 2018 at 11:00 A.M., both services will be...
Marjorie Mayabelle Range
Oct 14, 2018
Marjorie M. Munroe Range, 89, passed away October 14, 2018, at a local assisted living facility. She was born in Great Falls, MT to Lester W. and Ruth M. Munroe. She had been a waitress and bartender at various establishments in Great Falls, retiring in 1977. She married Harold L. Johnson in 1947 and they later divorced. She married Mathew...
Robert Kay Fischer
Oct 14, 2018
Robert Kay Fischer, 91, retired US Air Force Technical Sergeant and retired US Civil Service, died of natural causes on Sunday, October 14, 2018 at Peace Hospice in Great Falls. He was entombed at Hillcrest Lawn Mausoleum next to his wife Maryann Fischer, who preceded him in death, in a private ceremony. A memorial service will be on Friday, November...
Robert "Bob" Dean Breckenridge
Oct 13, 2018
Robert “Bob” Dean Breckenridge, 60, passed away suddenly on the morning of Saturday, October 13, 2018 in Great Falls, Montana. Cremation has taken place at the direction of Schnider Funeral Home. At Bob’s request, no services are planned. Bob was born in Lewiston, MT on January 29, 1958 to Floyd and Ramona Breckenridge. He later moved to Great Falls where...
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