Mary Ann Philipps
Feb 18, 2018
Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God.On February 18th, Mary Ann Philipps, our beloved mother, grandmother and the matriarch of our family, was welcomed into her eternal place in heaven after a short battle with brain cancer. Her life is a testament to the faith, good works and family values passed on by her parents. Her...
John Howard Boysun
Feb 17, 2018
John Howard Boysun, 94, of Great Falls, passed away on February 17, 2018 after a brief illness. A vigil service will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. at O’Connor Funeral Home Memorial Chapel, 2425 8th Ave. N. A funeral liturgy will be held on Thursday, Feb. 22 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Ann’s Cathedral, 715 3rd...
Wesley "Jack" Charles Wilson
Feb 16, 2018
Wesley “Jack” Charles Wilson, 80, of Sun River, passed away Friday February 16, 2018, surrounded by loved ones at the Peace Hospice in Great Falls, Montana. He was a loving husband, father, uncle and grandfather, who will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. He was born June 1, 1937, to Charles and Lena Wilson in Chinook, Montana. He...
Ruth "Irene" Lewis
Feb 14, 2018
Ruth “Irene” Lewis, 88, died Wednesday night, February 14th 2018, with family by her side. Irene was born September 7, 1929 in Elkhorn, Iowa, to Ruth Hansen Madsen and Thorvald Madsen.She married Lyle Lewis on November 23, 1951 in Council Bluffs, Iowa.They were married for 48 years before they were reunited this Valentine’s Day. She was a wonderful homemaker, raising...
Terrace K. Cole
Feb 13, 2018
Terrace Kennedy Cole, 57, of Great Falls, passed away on February 13, 2018 in Great Falls, MT. He was born on November 18, 1960, the oldest of seven children. Terry graduated from Glasgow High School in 1979. He was hired on with BNSF and worked out of Shelby, Cut Bank, Havre, Glasgow and Wolf Point calling crews. Terry greatest joy...
Mary Lynn Branson
Feb 12, 2018
Mary Lynn (Smith) Branson, 56, of Great Falls, passed away Monday, February 12, 2018 in Great Falls after a short illness. Mary was born May 24, 1961, in Great Falls to Naomi May and Paul Smith Sr. She attended school in Great Falls. She married Steven Rosten in 1978 and they later divorced in 1984. In 1993, she moved to...
Laura Emily (Mathews) Brandt
Feb 12, 2018
Laura Emily (Mathews) Brandt, 82, of Great Falls, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2018 at her home. A visitation will be Friday, February 23, 2018 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Schnider Funeral Home. Another visitation will be Saturday, February 24, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. prior to the funeral service at 10:30 a.m. both at...
Lydia Marie Lindsay
Feb 11, 2018
Lydia Marie Lindsay, 100, passed away on February 11, 2018. A celebration of life will be held at Lydia’s all-time favorite restaurant for over 50 years, the 3D International Restaurant upstairs on June 16, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. Lunch to follow downstairs. Lydia was born in Agawan, Montana to Jacob and Rosa Trost on January 30, 1918. She was preceded...
Trygve "Tryg" Steven Williams
Feb 11, 2018
Central Montana native and longtime resident Tryg Williams passed away Sunday, February 11, in Great Falls after a lengthy illness. He was 51. Born Trygve Steven Williams on July 10, 1966 in Lewistown, to Bob and Kati Williams of Hobson, he graduated from Hobson High School in 1984. In 1984-85 Tryg served as Reporter in the state officer ranks of...
Joseph Antonis Maurantonio
Feb 11, 2018
Joseph Antonis Maurantonio, 89, of Great Falls, passed away February 11, 2018 at Peace Hospice. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, February 19, 2018 at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel, 1410 13th St. S. Entombment will follow the service also at Hillcrest Lawn Mausoleum. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Joe was born and raised...
Charles "Chuck" Franklin Ramsey
Feb 9, 2018
Charles “Chuck” Franklin Ramsey, 78, passed away on Friday, February 9, 2018 after a brief illness. A celebration of Chuck’s life will be held in Springfield, Missouri, at a later date. Chuck was born in Springfield, Missouri, to Leonard and Mary (Freeman) Ramsey on February 18, 1939. He graduated from Willard High School in 1957. In 1959, he enlisted in...
Harold F. Mora
Feb 9, 2018
Harold Fred Mora graduated to heaven on February 9, 2018, at the age of 81 surrounded by his loving children and grandchildren, after a brief hospitalization for heart and renal failure. Visitation will be open to family and friends on Thursday, February 15, 2018 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Schnider funeral home. His celebration service will be held...
Jed Dillon Hawatmeh (Jackman)
Feb 8, 2018
Jed Dillon Hawatmeh of Great Falls, MT, a beloved 39-year-old man left this world when his heart of gold stopped beating in the morning hours of February 8, 2018. While the sun came up, his sun went down, leaving behind his family and friends whom he loved and who love him. The characteristics that best describe Jed are love, loyalty,...
Dr. Elton J. Adams
Feb 4, 2018
Dr. Elton Joe Adams, 74, of Great Falls, passed away doing what he loves, climbing, on February 4, 2018. A memorial service for family and close friends will be at 2:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel, 1410 13th St. S on Friday, February 9, 2018. Everyone is welcome to a reception at 3:00 p.m. at the Heritage Inn, 1700...
William Edward Breuer
Feb 3, 2018
William Edward Breuer, 75, of Great Falls, passed away Saturday, February 3, 2018. William “Bill” was born on January 27, 1943 in Cut Bank, Montana to Herbert P. and Gertrude (Hey) Breuer. He was a real family man who enjoyed outdoor activities, particularly elk hunting. Bill especially loved spending time with his boys and grandchildren. Bill is survived by son...
Louise Marie (Belknap) Zook
Feb 3, 2018
The earth lost a beautiful soul with the passing of our wonderful mother, Louise Marie (Belknap) Zook on February 3, 2018 at age 87. Louise was born on March 3, 1930 in Polson, MT. Raised as a rancher’s daughter, she lived life with kindness and grace. She married her high school sweetheart, Don Zook (deceased) and they had five daughters,...
Lee F. Schuler
Feb 2, 2018
Lee F. Schuler passed away Friday, February 2, 2018 after an unexpected tragic accident. Lee was born in Great Falls, Montana on November 12, 1977 to Mary “Rita” Johnson and Barry A. Schuler. Lee was a member of the 1996 class of Charles M. Russel High School. In high school, Lee was a competitive boxer and loved exploring the outdoors....
Christopher Davis Chamberlain
Feb 2, 2018
Christopher Chamberlain, 60, a musician and lifelong Great Falls resident who enjoyed reading, watching classic movies, gardening and especially cooking, died of breast cancer Feb. 2, 2018, at Peace Hospice in Great Falls. At her request, no services are planned. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Schnider Funeral Home. Survivors include her husband, Michael Cassady and a brother,...
Mark Anthony Peressini
Feb 1, 2018
Mark Anthony Peressini was born in Great Falls, Montana on June 15, 1960 at the Columbus Hospital, which is where he chose to be on his last day, February 1, 2018. Mark was an identical twin to Michael John Peressini.They were born to Edward and Lorraine Peressini and were gloriously welcomed to the family by brothers Robert Joseph, Thomas Edward...
Nancy C. Copenhaver
Feb 1, 2018
Nancy C. (Fockler) Copenhaver, 86, of Lincoln, passed away February 1, 2018 at Peace Hospice in Great Falls. Nancy was born in Hilo, Hawaii to Alice and Edward Fockler on July 6, 1931. She was raised in the Flathead Lake area and graduated Big Fork High School in 1949. On a blind date in college in Havre, Montana, she met...
