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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Theodore "Ted" William Faulkner
Aug 2, 2018
Theodore W. “Ted” Faulkner, 72, of Sun Prairie, passed away at home on Thursday, August 2, 2018. Per his request, no services are being held. Cremation will take place under the direction of Schnider Funeral Home. Ted served for 20 years in the Air Force, including one tour in Vietnam. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Barbara...
William Twedt
Aug 2, 2018
William “Bill” Twedt, 64, passed away August 2, 2018 from complications of a fall. Bill was born July 26, 1954 to Gordon and S. Lorine Twedt. He was raised on the family farm south of Rudyard, Montana. He cherished his time on the hi-line and was always a flat lander.His family moved to Great Falls, where he graduated from GFHS....
Robert "Bob" Gaskell
Aug 1, 2018
Robert “Bob” Gaskell, 60, of Great Falls passed away on Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at a Peace Hospice. A graveside service will be held at Highland Cemetery on Saturday, August 4, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. Schnider Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Bob was born and raised in Great Falls and the majority of his life was spent in Great Falls....
Cheryl Jo Brown
Jul 31, 2018
Cheryl Brown, 57, passed away July 31, 2018 of natural causes at her mother’s home. A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. at the Eagles Club. Cheryl was born on August 28, 1960, in Great Falls to Margie and Leon Brown. She enjoyed playing video gaming machines as a past time. She...
Loretta Marie Carlson
Jul 31, 2018
Loretta, 74 passed away peacefully with family by her side July 31st, 2018. Loretta was born and raised in Great Falls. She graduated from Great Falls Central Catholic in 1962 where she was active in the Glee Club and Volleyball. In December 1962, she married Dale Cooper and they had three children Greg, Tom, and Suzy. They later divorced. In...
Wallace John Hartman Jr.
Jul 28, 2018
On April 28, 1938 a son was born to Wallace J. Hartman Sr. and Barbara Ellen O'Bryan Hartman at Harlem, MT. The proud parents named him Wallace J. Hartman Jr. On July 28, 2018 at age 80 he passed away at home with his family by his side. He was a former Dodson, Saco and Great Falls resident. As a...
Dennis Lee Fox
Jul 28, 2018
Dennis Fox, 67, of Great Falls, passed away Saturday, July 28, 2018. A committal service will be Friday, August 31, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at the Montana State Veteran’s Cemetery at Ft. Harrison with military honors. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Dennis leaves behind his wife Leeanne; sons Tim (Faye) Ross, Tyler, and Jeremy Fox; four grandchildren, Jada,...
George William Sisko
Jul 28, 2018
George William Sisko, 76, of Great Falls, passed away on Saturday, July 28, 2018 after an 18 month battle with stomach cancer. A memorial service will be Thursday, August 2, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Central Assembly of God Church. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. George was born on September 1, 1941 in Great Falls to Joseph G....
Ida Lola Sweeney
Jul 27, 2018
Ida Lola Sweeney lost her battle with cancer on July 27, 2018 surrounded by her family. She will always be remembered as our loving, supporting, caring spouse, mother, grandmother, and GG. A funeral liturgy will be held on Thursday, August 2, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Ann’s Cathedral. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Ida was born in...
Fiona Lea Duffy
Jul 26, 2018
Fiona Lea (Harwood) Duffy, 75, of Great Falls, passed away on Thursday, July 26, 2018. A memorial service will be Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Fiona was born on June 14, 1943 in Rapid City, South Dakota to Louis and Clarinda (Brudy) Harwood. She graduated from...
Ann Marie First Raised-Bercier
Jul 26, 2018
Ann Marie First Raised-Bercier, 54, passed away at Peace Hospice on July 26, 2018. Visitation will be Tuesday, July 31, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Schnider Funeral Home. A funeral service will take place on Wednesday, August 1, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial. Ann Marie was born October 17, 1963 in Fort Belknap Agency,...
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...
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