Steve Holzheimer
Aug 29, 2017
Steve Holzheimer, 66, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on August 29, 2017.He was born in Great Falls on December 27, 1950, the third child of George and Esther (Lundin) Holzheimer. Much of his youth was spent between Lincoln and Monarch hunting and fishing. Steve graduated from Great Falls High School in 1969. While in high school, he was an...
James "Jim" Wurster
Aug 25, 2017
James Jim Charles Wurster, 70, of Monarch, died Friday, August 25, 2017 at Peace Hospice, of complications from traumatic brain injury sustained in a single-vehicle motorcycle accident due to equipment failure on May 5, 2017 near Neihart.Jim was born June 23, 1947 in Philadelphia, PA, to Charles R. and Betty Hart Wurster. He grew up in Aberdeen, SD, and Casper,...
Sally Macmillan
Aug 23, 2017
Sally Leanne Macmillan, born in Billings, MT, died at home August 23, 2017.Sally was predeceased by her parents, William Albert (Bill) Macmillan, Mildred Ann (Mickey) Green Macmillan and her brother, William Albert Macmillan, Jr. ; uncles, John T. Macmillan and Jack Naegele; aunts Rena Naegele and Patricia Drugge Macmillan; and her cousin, John Naegele.Surviving relatives include her uncle, James D...
Patricia Sanders
Aug 23, 2017
Patricia Louise Sanders, 78, of Great Falls, went to be with the Lord from Peace Hospice on Wednesday, August 23, 2017.Pat was born to parents Paul Habets and Gerarda Christiaens Habets in Williams (near Conrad), Montana on December 16, 1938. Pat was the oldest of eight. She loved her childhood on the family farm. Her desire for learning brought her...
Peggy Rowe
Aug 22, 2017
Peggy Rowe, 85, of Great Falls, passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2017.A memorial service will be held Friday, September 29 at 2:00 p.m. at the First English Lutheran Church located at 726 2nd Ave N, Great Falls, MT, and we will gather immediately after outside of the chapel.Cremation has taken place through Schnider Funeral Home.
Jean Mercer
Aug 20, 2017
Jean Marie Mercer peacefully passed away on August 20, 2017 at Peace Hospice following a brief illness.Jean was born December 18, 1927 in Lakewood (Cleveland), Ohio, the daughter of Sigrid Augusta Anderson Klasgye and Elmer George Klasgye. Growing up during the depression, her family moved for work in 1929, briefly to Washington, DC,then on to Bronx, New York. As a...
Ruth Delanoy
Aug 19, 2017
Ruth Delanoy, 92, of Great Falls, passed away August 19, 2017.Services will be held at a later date. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Schnider Funeral Home.Ruth was born on July 19, 1925 in Shelby, MT to Gus and Ida Bronken. She worked as a cashier at Safeway and Buttrey Food Stores in Shelby until 1951. She moved...
Emmett J. Whalen
Aug 19, 2017
My life in your life and yours in mine was a thing well done, for that I am grateful. - From our beloved father, E.J. WhalenBrigadier General Emmett John Whalen, 92, passed away August 19, 2017 in Great Falls, Montana. Emmett (E.J.) was a humble man of great accomplishment who left a lasting mark on a wide spectrum of people....
Lillian Wahl
Aug 16, 2017
Lillian was born on March 3, 1938 at the family home in Madoc, Montana. She was proud of her rural prairie upbringing on the farm. She grew up liking the outdoors and working hard. Her parents were Hilmar and Gabrielle (Girard) Wahl and she was the seventh of thirteen children.She attended country school in Madoc through grade eight and finished...
Melburn "Mel" Lake
Aug 15, 2017
Mel Lake, 86, of Great Falls, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Tuesday, August 15, 2017, due to complications from COPD.Mel was born to Melburn and Claire Lake on November 3, 1930, in Vermillion, South Dakota. At the age of 13, Mel and his brother moved to Great Falls with their mother. Mel attended Great Falls...
Elizabeth Freeman
Aug 14, 2017
Elizabeth Ruth Freeman, 93, of Great Falls, passed away Monday, August 14, 2017.A memorial service will be Saturday, September 2, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Central Christian Church. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Schnider Funeral Home.Elizabeth was born on May 4, 1924 in Kandiyohi, Minnesota to James and Amy (Klint) Smith. She graduated from high school and...
John Gerhart
Aug 13, 2017
John Vincent Gerhart, 62, passed away Sunday, August 13, 2017 at Benefis Peace Hospice in Great Falls following a battle with cancer.John leaves behind his wife of 19 years, Beth (Nagle) Gerhart; daughter Rachel and her husband James Gallagher; dog Otis; as well as many friends and loved ones. He is survived by his parents, Bud and Helen Gerhart of...
William Morris
Aug 13, 2017
William D. Bill Morris, 73, passed away in Great Falls on August 13, 2017 of natural causes.A vigil service will take place Thursday, August 17, at 6:30 p.m. at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 201 44th St. South. Funeral liturgy will take place on Friday, August 18, at 11:00 a.m., also at Holy Spirit. Schnider Funeral Home is handling arrangements.Bill was...
Dorothy Brown
Aug 12, 2017
Dorothy Brown, 94, of Great Falls, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2017.Per her request, no services are being planned.Cremation will take place through Schnider Funeral Home.
Isabella Stone
Aug 9, 2017
Our sweet baby girl, Isabella Faith Stone, born September 15, 2009 was unexpectedly ushered into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Her final days were spent singing, dancing, swimming, playing piano, reading, and caring for her three brothers, and two doggies. Bella loved strong with her whole heart, adoring everyone she met. Anytime she had a guest,...
Douglas Mohr
Aug 6, 2017
Douglas Morris Mohr, 82, of Great Falls, passed away Sunday, August 6, 2017 at a local care facility.A viewing will be held on Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel, 1410 13th St. S, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, August 10, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. also at Hillcrest Lawn...
John Bowlin
Aug 6, 2017
John Carter Bowlin was born October 22, 1935 to Garold and Celia Bowlin in Lewistown, ID. He had 3 siblings: Don, Norma, and Celia. Johns father succumbed to alcoholism and his mother struggled to raise four children. This resulted in John being reared by his grandmother, who he spoke of with deep reverence. His Uncle Herbie was also a huge...
Elmer "Al" Bortnem
Aug 5, 2017
Elmer B. Al Bortnem of Great Falls, went home to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 5, 2017, of natural causes at Peace Hospice.A graveside service will be held Saturday, August 26, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at Highland Cemetery. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.Al was born on November 20, 1932 in Colman, South Dakota, to Alfred...
Dale Clark
Aug 4, 2017
Dale Clark, 77, of Great Falls, passed away Friday, August 4, 2017.A graveside service will be held on Monday, August 7, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. at Highland Cemetery. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.Dale was born in Sun River, Montana to Cyrus and Ethel Clark. He grew up in and around Great Falls and graduated high school. He went...
Isabel "Izzy" Bozeman
Aug 3, 2017
Isabel Izzy Bozeman, 84, of Fort Shaw, passed away Thursday, August 3, 2017, at a local care facility.Isabel was born May 20, 1933 in St. John, North Dakota, the daughter of George and Bertha (Schneider) McMaster. Izzy met Milton Rudy Bozeman, who was in the Air Force in Great Falls and they were later married on December 31, 1953 at...
