Melvin "Mel" Duane Ferrin
Jul 6, 2024
Though we are saddened by the passing of Melvin (Mel) Duane Ferrin, 88, on July 6, 2024, we still wanted to rejoice, for he has triumphantly returned to our Heavenly Father. Please join us on July 17, 2024, at 2:00 pm at the United Church of Christ (1st Ave North, Fairfield, Montana) as we celebrate his life through our...
Timothy James Dobbyn
Jul 2, 2024
Timothy James Dobbyn, a beloved husband, father, and papa passed away on July 2, 2024, at the young age of 54. Tim courageously fought his battle with colorectal cancer for the last three years.
Tim was born May 31, 1970, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada to Linda Murphy and James Dobbyn. Tim was raised in Grande Prairie, Alberta...
Laird Lloyd "Skip" Schuchard
Jul 1, 2024
Laird Lloyd “Skip” Schuchard was born on December 5, 1947, in Havre, MT to Laird, Sr. and Mae Schuchard. He passed away while in hospice on July 1, 2024, after a short battle with illness. He was surrounded by family and friends and will be missed by many who knew him.
Skip was raised in Great Falls....
John "Duane" Knudson
Jun 30, 2024
John “Duane” Knudson, a beloved husband, father, and papa, passed away on June 30, 2024, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family. Duane was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer in April of 2023. He chose to fight hard, and he never lost hope through his entire journey with cancer.
Duane was born in 1954,...
Janice Renae (Wooden) Selstad
Jun 26, 2024
Janice Renae (Wooden) Selstad passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, June 26, 2024. She was 73. Her family is planning a gathering for family and friends in August.
Janice was born on September 13, 1950, to Ruth (Vetter) and Harold Eugene Wooden in Great Falls, MT. She attended grade school, junior high, and high school in Great...
Susan Anne Varone
Jun 25, 2024
Susan Anne Varone of Great Falls passed away peacefully at Benefis Peace Hospice on June 25, 2024, at the age of 58.
She was born on March 25, 1966, in Pawtucket, Rhode Island to Richard Varone and Nadia Varone (both now deceased). She was proud of her New England heritage and accent but left to join the...
Raymond "Kent" Droz
Jun 21, 2024
Raymond “Kent” Droz, aged 74, passed away peacefully in his home on June 21, 2024. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved living in the state of Montana. So much so, that he owned and operated Kent’s Taxidermy in Great Falls after retiring from 20 years in the United States Air Force. He had the biggest heart...
Joseph Anthony Pipinich
Jun 16, 2024
Joseph Anthony (“Rudy,” “Tonker”) Pipinich passed away on June 16, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 27, 1949, in Anaconda, MT, to Kathleen and Tony Pipinich. Joe graduated from Anaconda Central in 1966 and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in Social Science from Carroll College.
It was while attending Eastern...
Robert Lynn Delaosa
Jun 16, 2024
Robert Lynn DeLaOsa (born on May 5, 1956) a cherished father, grandfather, son, brother, and husband, passed away on June 16, 2024. Born in Livermore, California, Robert was a long-time resident of Needles, California before relocating to Great Falls, Montana
Robert proudly served his country in the U.S. Army, embodying dedication and patriotism throughout his life. His...
Thomas Aaron Selstad, Jr.
Jun 16, 2024
Thomas Aaron Selstad, Jr. passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024, at his home in Great Falls, MT at the age of 97. A visitation will take place on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Schnider Funeral Home in Great Falls, MT. A graveside service will take place on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at...
Candace Marie Blackbird-Hubbard
Jun 14, 2024
Candace Marie Blackbird-Hubbard was a true daughter of Montana. Born and raised on the Ft. Belknap reservation to Dorothy Marie Azure and George Lincoln Blackbird, she was one of eight children, Donald (Sherry) Azure, Linda Blackbird, Connie Blackbird-deceased, Carol (Muck) Short-deceased, Ernest Courchane-deceased, Richard Blackbird-deceased, and Mike Blackbird-deceased. As a child, her family relocated to Mont Royal where she...
Claudia Lee Rowe
Jun 14, 2024
On Friday, June 14, 2024, Claudia Lee Rowe, aged 73, passed away peacefully surrounded by family.
Claudia was a free spirit and had a deep love of nature. She believed in the interconnectedness of all living things. She had a natural green thumb and won awards for her beautiful orchids. She loved having animals in her life...
Evalee Bebee
Jun 14, 2024
Evalee Bebee, aged 91, a caring mother, grandma, and great-grandma, died of natural causes on Friday, June 14, 2024, at her home in Great Falls.
Cremation took place under the direction of Schnider Funeral Home.
A celebration of life will be held on August 10, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Schnider Funeral...
Kay (Catherine T.) Webb
Jun 14, 2024
Kay Webb (Catherine T. Webb), aged 86, of Great Falls, MT passed away from congestive heart failure and diabetes mellitus Type 2, on Friday, June 14, 2024. She died at home with her loving family members at her side.
A celebration of life will be held at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Mausoleum on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at...
Stephen "Dick" Swingley
Jun 13, 2024
Stephen “Dick” Swingley passed away peacefully on June 13, 2024, after battling cancer for 23 years. He adopted the motto “Don’t give up. Don’t ever give up.”
Dick came into this world on his father's and uncle's birthday, August 28, 1947, born to parents, Marjorie Brown Swingley and Don Swingley. He married his high school sweetheart on...
Debra Jean Sloan-Eve
Jun 11, 2024
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of the ultimate Sheboss and Mama Bear, Debra Jean Sloan-Eve, who died on June 11, 2024, from complications following a severe stroke that occurred while undergoing emergency surgery for a brain tumor.
Born on March 14, 1958, Deb’s life was a constant circle of love, compassion, mischief,...
Jack Timothy Almanza
Jun 11, 2024
Jack Timothy Almanza was born in Billings, MT on September 17, 1956, to Cruz and Josephine Almanza. He was the tenth and last child of their marriage. When he was born, his parents were told that he had Down’s Syndrome and probably wouldn’t live very many years (five at the most). Needless to say, he proved them all wrong....
Vicki Lynn Goodsell Boothe
Jun 10, 2024
Vicki Lynn Goodsell Boothe of Great Falls passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on June 10, 2024, after a very courageous battle with cancer. Vicki was born on October 30, 1957, to Franklin Goodsell and Bonnie Clark (Lawson) in Great Falls, Montana. She graduated from Great Falls High School in 1976. Vicki met her devoted husband Charles...
Rosalie Funston
Jun 10, 2024
Rosalie was born on May 4, 1941, in Livingston to Kenneth and Ann Martz. She moved to Anaconda at a young age where she met her soulmate, Larry. She and Larry married on August 7, 1958, when she was 17 years old. Together they had 4 children, Larry Jr., Alan, Sandra, and Rae. Larry spent many years providing for...
Scott Alan Schneckloth
Jun 10, 2024
Scott “Scotty” Alan Schneckloth passed away peacefully at his home on June 10, 2024, with family by his side, from a short but courageous battle with cancer.
Scott was born on May 24, 1956, to Norman and Patricia Schneckloth in Helena, Montana. He went to Helena High School and graduated with the class of 1975. Scott met...
