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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Floy V. Larsen

Floy V. Larsen

Apr 18, 2018

Floy V. Larsen, 102, of Great Falls, passed away on Wednesday, April 18, 2018. Per her request, no services are being held. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Schnider Funeral Home with inurnment to take place at a later date at Hillcrest Lawn Mausoleum. Floy was born on April 5, 1916 in Wisner, Nebraska. She came to Great...

Alfred G. Davis

Alfred G. Davis

Apr 17, 2018

Alfred G. Davis, 102, passed away on April 17, 2018 at the Grandview in Great Falls. A memorial service will be held Thursday, May 10, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel followed by burial of ashes at Highland Cemetery.Cremation has taken place with Schnider Funeral Home. Alfred was born August 31, 1915 in Werner, ND to George...

Lauretta Burshek Peterson

Lauretta Burshek Peterson

Apr 16, 2018

Lauretta Peterson, 87, of Fairfield, passed away from natural causes on April 16, 2018. Services will be held at a later date. Cremation has taken place at Schnider Funeral Home. She was born June 13, 1930 to John and Lauretta (Murray) Burshek in Lead, South Dakota. She is the youngest of 6 children. Her family ran a dairy for many...

Katherine Ann Mahoney

Katherine Ann Mahoney

Apr 16, 2018

Katherine “Kathy” Ann (Huber) Mahoney 51, daughter of Gerald and Alyce Huber, took her walk to the Lord on April 16th, 2018 in the comforts of her own home. Visitation will be Thursday, April 19, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. followed by the vigil service at 7:00 p.m., both at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 410 22nd Ave NE. The funeral liturgy...

Robert Joseph Sangray

Robert Joseph Sangray

Apr 15, 2018

Robert Joseph Sangray, 87, passed away on April 15, 2018 in Yuma, Arizona, right where Robert wanted to be. A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 5, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at Hillcrest, 1410 13th St South with a committal service to follow at 1:00 p.m. at Augusta cemetery. Robert was born September 19, 1930 in Gilman, Montana to...

Sharon Marlee Brandenburg

Sharon Marlee Brandenburg

Apr 15, 2018

Sharon Marlee (Lester) Brandenburg, 75, of Great Falls, passed away Sunday, April 15, 2018. Services will be held Friday, May 11, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Sharon was born on May 11, 1942 and raised in Great Falls. She attended Great Falls High and Kinman Business College in Spokane,...

June E. Gray

June E. Gray

Apr 14, 2018

June Eileen Gray, 95, passed away Saturday, April 14, 2018 at Peace Hospice. June was born in Dillon, Montana on June 10, 1922 to Elza and Susie (Robbins) Patrick. She grew up in Dillon with her parents and younger brother, Harold. After being active in many school functions including music, school newspaper, National Honor Society and Rainbow Girls, June graduated...

Frances "Fran" Justina Johnson

Frances "Fran" Justina Johnson

Apr 11, 2018

Frances Johnson, passed away in Billings on April 11, 2018 at the age of 77. A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 5, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel in Great Falls. Fran was born January 27, 1941 in Great Falls to Anthony “Tony” E. and Elizabeth Flora (Lesh) Golewich. Fran grew up in Great Falls,...

Doreen Brown

Doreen Brown

Apr 11, 2018

Doreen R. Brown, 91, of Great Falls and Hamilton, passed away on Wednesday, April 11, 2018. Services will be held at a later date. Schnider Funeral Home will be handling the service. Doreen was born on September 18, 1926 in North Borsham, England to Sydney and Rose Woods. She worked at a college in Norwich during the war in Norfolk...

Robert Frederick Thunstrom

Robert Frederick Thunstrom

Apr 10, 2018

Robert Frederick Thunstrom passed away April 10, 2018. No services are being held, per his request. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Schnider Funeral Home. He is survived by his daughters, Jennifer Johnson of Great Falls, Stacey Lippert (Tom) of Hudson, NH, Michele Coomer (Ian) of Lacey, WA, Nicole Watson (Mike) of Radcliff, KY, and the late Misty...

Tracy Vern Davison

Tracy Vern Davison

Apr 10, 2018

Tracy Vern Davison, 59, of Great Falls, was surrounded by the love of all his family and friends while he was carried to heaven on Tuesday, April 10, 2018. Tracy was born on October 14, 1958 in Great Falls, Montana to Loyal “Elmo” and Evelyn “Grace” (Hankins) Davison. When he was younger, he worked on the family ranch and surrounding...

Edith Louise Margarete Schneider

Edith Louise Margarete Schneider

Apr 9, 2018

Edith Louise Margarete Schneider, 87, of Great Falls, passed away Monday, April 9, 2018. Visitation will be Thursday, April 12, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Schnider Funeral Home. A graveside service will be Friday, April 13, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Highland Cemetery. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Edith Louise Wallenfels was born on March...

Gale Emerson Rand

Gale Emerson Rand

Apr 9, 2018

I, Gale Emerson Rand, 80, a decorated Marine veteran, was reassigned by the Supreme Commandant on April 9, 2018, fully aware that my permanent duty station would be on Heaven’s Scene, probably as a Commander in the Street or Gate Guard.Born 22 July 1937, in Morrisville, Vermont, I proceeded through life at breakneck speed until meeting the reason to slow...

E. Grant Hodges

E. Grant Hodges

Apr 9, 2018

Eldon Grant Hodges, 93, of Great Falls, passed away on April 9, 2018. At his request no services are planned. Schnider Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Grant was born March 10, 1925, in Great Falls. His parents were William C. and Gertrude M. (Galitzeck) Hodges. He attended Great Falls public schools. He left school to work for the 7th Ferrying...

Douglas Michael Sloan

Douglas Michael Sloan

Apr 8, 2018

Douglas Michael Sloan went to be with the Lord, his savior April 7, 2018. His mother, who he adored, was with him to his end and he was fortunate that family and friends all had time to say goodbye before his final journey. A funeral liturgy will be held on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Spirit...

Caroyl Dance Lacroix

Caroyl Dance Lacroix

Apr 8, 2018

Caroyl Dance LaCroix of Ulm passed away on Sunday, April 8, 2018 at the age of 91. Per her request, no services are being held. Schnider Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Caroyl was born on October 23, 1926 in Havre, Montana. She worked as a telephone operator for Ma Bell before meeting and marrying Frank LaCroix on March 14, 1947....

Lawrence "Larry" Edward Chiotti

Lawrence "Larry" Edward Chiotti

Apr 7, 2018

Lawrence “Larry” Edward Chiotti, 72, of Fort Shaw, passed away Friday, April 7, 2018. Larry was born October 4, 1945 in Conrad, Montana to Edward and Velma (Davis) Chiotti. He went to grade school in Sand Coulee and graduated from Centerville High School. He attended college at Wahpeton State School of Science in North Dakota where he received an Associate’s...

Dwight "Rusty" D. Moldenhauer

Dwight "Rusty" D. Moldenhauer

Apr 4, 2018

Dwight D. “Rusty” Moldenhauer, 73, of Great Falls, passed away Wednesday, April 4, 2018 of natural causes. A celebration of life luncheon will be held Saturday, April 14, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at the Schnider Funeral Home Hospitality Room, 1510 13th St S. All who knew Rusty or wish to support the family are welcome to attend. Rusty was born...

Lt. Col. Thomas M. Wilson Sr.

Lt. Col. Thomas M. Wilson Sr.

Apr 4, 2018

Lt. Col. (Ret) USAF, Thomas Mark Wilson Sr., 94, passed away Wednesday, April 4, 2018. The memorial service will be held on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Tom was born on August 20, 1923 in Willshire, Ohio to Harvey and Orva Wilson. The youngest of their...

Victor Herman Tacke

Victor Herman Tacke

Apr 3, 2018

Victor Herman Tacke, 84, of Great Falls, passed away Tuesday, April 3, 2018. A rosary will be Monday, April 9, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. followed by the funeral liturgy at 11:00 a.m. both at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. A private family inurnment will be held at a later date. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Victor was born on...

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