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Nancy T. Larsen

Nancy T. Larsen

Jan 7, 2018

Nancy T. Larsen, 87, of Great Falls, passed away January 7, 2018. Per her wishes services will be held in the spring. She will join her mother at the Lewistown Cemetery. There will also be a reception at a later date in Hobson. Nancy was the last of six siblings. She is survived by her husband, Gary and daughter Linda...

John Albert Rice

John Albert Rice

Jan 6, 2018

And this is when the cowboy rides away……… On January 6, 2018, Grandpa Johnnie, as he was so affectionately known by his loved ones, saddled up and rode home to join his loved ones and friends who had gone before him. Part of his heart stayed behind with his beloved family who will treasure his life and love forever. Born...

Gerald Francis Kommers

Gerald Francis Kommers

Jan 6, 2018

Gerald “Jerry” Kommers, 85, of Great Falls, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2018. Jerry was born March 12, 1932 in Great Falls, Montana to Fred A. and Anna Marie Kommers. He graduated from Great Falls High School in 1950. Jerry went on to attend Edison Technical College in Seattle, WA.He worked as an electronics technician with the FAA (Federal Aviation...

Velma Marie Chiotti

Velma Marie Chiotti

Jan 5, 2018

Velma Marie Chiotti, 95, of Conrad, passed away on January 5, 2018. A vigil service will be held on Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel. A funeral liturgy will be on Thursday, January 11, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Schnider Funeral Home is...

Donna Marie Riphenburg

Donna Marie Riphenburg

Jan 1, 2018

Donna Marie (Henderson) Riphenburg, 82, of Great Falls, passed away Monday, January 1, 2018. Memorial service will be Saturday, January 6, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Donna was born on April 2, 1935 to William and Ann (Kalanick) Henderson on the ranch. She married Milton Riphenburg on July 13,...

Donald Lewis Hall

Donald Lewis Hall

Dec 31, 2017

Donald L. Hall, 86, of Great Falls, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2017. A gathering will be held at a later date. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Schnider Funeral Home. Donald was born January 24, 1931 in Great Falls to Lloyd and Sylvia (Wentworth) Hall. He served aboard the mine sweeper, USS Shoveler during the Korean War....

Marvin Ray Gulick

Marvin Ray Gulick

Dec 30, 2017

Marvin Ray Gulick, 65, of Fairfield, Montana, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2017, in Great Falls, Montana, after a short battle with cancer. By God's grace, Marv recently accepted his gift of salvation and professed his faith in Jesus Christ the Lord. Marv was born May 15, 1952 in Havre, Montana. He was the oldest of six children born...

Dale Robert Cooke

Dale Robert Cooke

Dec 29, 2017

Dale Robert Cooke, 68, of Loma, passed away Friday, December 29, 2017 in a local nursing home in Great Falls. Dale was born on August 23, 1949 in Havre, Montana to Samuel and Dorothy (Braun) Cooke. He attended country school for grades 1 through 8 and high school at Big Sandy. He received his GED while serving in the Navy...

Dorothy "Jewel" Jeanine Pinocci

Dorothy "Jewel" Jeanine Pinocci

Dec 28, 2017

Dorothy Jeanine (Jewel) Pinocci, 86, of Great Falls passed away on December 28, 2017 surrounded by her four children. Jewel requested no services, cremation has taken place, there will be a "Celebration of Life" on May 20, 2018. The location to be decided at a later time. Jewel was born in Hamilton, Montana to Richard & Beth Shook on May...

Alfred William Waite

Alfred William Waite

Dec 28, 2017

Alfred W Waite, 91 went to be with Mom on December 28, 2017. He was born on December 25, 1926 in Saco, MT to Horace and Henrietta (Niles) Waite. He lost his Mother at age 4 and he and his sister Lois were raised by his Grandparents Harry and Gertrude Niles. Dad attended school in Saco and joined the Army...

Mary Lucille Richards

Mary Lucille Richards

Dec 28, 2017

Mary Richards, 91, passed away on December 28, 2017 at a local care facility in Great Falls. A celebration of her life will take place at First Presbyterian Church in Great Falls at a later date. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Schnider Funeral Home. Mary was born in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, to Max and Ruth Lown. She...

Tammy Lee Lesmeister

Tammy Lee Lesmeister

Dec 26, 2017

Tammy Lesmeister, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2017 with her husband Dennis by her side. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 5, 2018 at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel. Tammy was born on January 20, 1966 to Terry and Patty Mehan. Tammy met the love of her life, Dennis and they were married on...

"Cody" Delphin Smith

"Cody" Delphin Smith

Dec 25, 2017

Cody Smith, 74, made his journey to Heaven Christmas evening with family by his side. Cody was born on September 29, 1943 in Rapid City, SD to Harold and Rosella Smith. Cody was a ranch hand for many years, a true cowboy at heart. He rode and trained horses and worked with cattle. He loved to cook, made the best...

Marilou Meta Mcneese

Marilou Meta Mcneese

Dec 22, 2017

Marilou McNeese, 82, of Great Falls, passed away Friday, December 22, 2017 at Bee Hive Homes. Per her request, no services are being planned. Cremation has taken place under the direction ofSchnider Funeral Home.

Penney Josephine Lesofski

Penney Josephine Lesofski

Dec 19, 2017

Penney Lesofski, 52, of Great Falls, went to be with our Lord Tuesday, December 19, 2017 on her birthday. Visitation will be Tuesday, December 26, 2017 from 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. at Schnider Funeral Home. Vigil service will also be on Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel. Funeral liturgy will be on Wednesday, December 27, 2017...

James "Jim" Andrew Page

James "Jim" Andrew Page

Dec 18, 2017

James “Jim” Andrew Page, 59, of Belt, passed away Monday, December 18, 2017. Funeral liturgy will be Friday, December 29, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mark’s Catholic Church with a burial of ashes to follow at Pleasant View Cemetery both in Belt. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Jim was born on June 10, 1958 in Great Falls...

William Neuman

William Neuman

Dec 17, 2017

William “Bill” Neuman, 95 years, 11 months and 25 days, of Power, MT passed away Sunday, December 17, 2017 at Peace Hospice in Great Falls. Bill was born December 22, 1921 on the family homestead south east of Power to Julius and Emily Neuman. He attended Hevron School till the eighth grade and then focused on working the family’s farm....

John "Jack" Frank Pachek

John "Jack" Frank Pachek

Dec 16, 2017

John Frank Pachek was born on December 10, 1932 in Great Falls, Montana to parents Mary and Joe Pachek, both Austrians who immigrated to the United States in the early 1900’s. Jack was the youngest of four children, and spent his entire childhood in the great state of Montana. At the age of 16 Jack enlisted in the Marines. Too...

Gary Milton Ross

Gary Milton Ross

Dec 14, 2017

Gary Ross, 83, of Great Falls passed away December 14, 2017 at Peace Hospice with his family by his side. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel, 1410 13th St. S. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Gary was born on June 22, 1934 in Terry, Montana,...

Clarence Gerald Luraas

Clarence Gerald Luraas

Dec 13, 2017

Clarence “Butch” Luraas, 81, gently walked into the loving arms of his wife, Bonnie Marquis on December 13, 2017. A private graveside service will be held. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Butch requested that there be no fanfare, no funeral and no tears. In his later years, Butch was a quiet, gentle man who had lived a full...

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