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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Lorraine "Jean" Stengem

Lorraine "Jean" Stengem

Jan 31, 2018

Lorraine “Jean” Stengem, 86, of Great Falls, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 31, 2018. Jean was born in Havre, MT on November 11, 1931 to Wilford and Marie (Shinners) Cole. Jean was one of ten children. Jean met the love of her life, William “Murray” Stengem in Havre and they married June 29, 1948. Jean absolutely loved babies and...

Ruth Lyola Mcallister

Ruth Lyola Mcallister

Jan 31, 2018

Ruth Lyola (Crawford) McAllister unexpectedly passed away January 30, 2018, at her home in Henderson, Nevada. Ruth was born on November 15, 1934 in Great Falls, MT, to Alfreda and Lyle Crawford. Ruth was the eldest of the three children. She grew up in Dutton, MT, and the family eventually moved to Great Falls where she was a proud graduate...

Alan Dennis Kohut

Alan Dennis Kohut

Jan 30, 2018

Alan Dennis Kohut, 52, of Billings and formerly of Great Falls, passed away January 30, 2018 in a Billings care center. Visitation will be Tuesday, February 6, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Schnider Funeral Home. A reception for family and friends will be held Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at the Pit Stop, 1600 25th...

James Leslie Nicholls

James Leslie Nicholls

Jan 29, 2018

James Leslie Nicholls, 74, of Ulm, passed away January 29, 2018. A memorial get together will be held at a later date in the summer. Schnider Funeral Home handled the cremation. James was born on March 10, 1943 in Great Falls, Montana to James and Marie Nicholls. He went on to graduate from Cascade High School in 1962. After high...

Elethea "Ellie" Margaret Scow

Elethea "Ellie" Margaret Scow

Jan 28, 2018

Elethea “Ellie” Scow, 82, died peacefully on Sunday, January 28, 2018 at the Benefis Peace Hospice in Great Falls from complications of kidney disease. Ellie was born on October 1, 1935 in Butte, Montana. She graduated from Butte High School in 1954. She lived in Tacoma, Washington and Dillon, Montana for short periods until settling in Great Falls in 1960....

Magdalena Ellen Boecker

Magdalena Ellen Boecker

Jan 27, 2018

Magdalena “Lena” Ellen (Foshag) Boecker, 102, of Great Falls, a retired homemaker, died of natural causes on January 27, 2018. We will have masses said for her once a month and a rosary will be held for her by Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Her graveside service and burial will be on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at 1:30 p.m....

Carol A. Iantosca

Carol A. Iantosca

Jan 23, 2018

Carol A. Iantosca, 70, of Great Falls, passed away on January 23, 2018 of cancer. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 3, 2018 at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel, 1410 13th St. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Carol had various jobs in customer service, one of her favorite jobs included working at Eddie’s Bakery for over...

Felicity Joy Skipper

Felicity Joy Skipper

Jan 22, 2018

Felicity Joy Skipper, 7 months, suddenly and unexpectedly passed away in her sleep on Monday, January 22, 2018. A viewing will be held on Thursday, February 1, 2018 at from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel, 1410 13th St. South. A funeral service will be held Friday, February 2, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. with viewing one...

Shirley Ann Kelley

Shirley Ann Kelley

Jan 21, 2018

Shirley Ann Kelley, 85, of Great Falls, went to heaven on Sunday, January 21, 2018 surrounded by her four loving daughters. Shirley was born in Great Falls, Montana to Florence Lenore Richardson and William Emmett Jackman on January 6, 1933. Shirley was an avid bridge player, both party bridge and contract bridge. She enjoyed water skiing, bingo, reading scriptures and...

Thomas "Tommy" James Lathrop

Thomas "Tommy" James Lathrop

Jan 21, 2018

Thomas “Tommy” James Lathrop, 85, of Great Falls, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2018. A funeral liturgy will be held on Saturday, January 27, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Ann’s Cathedral. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Tommy was born on January 28, 1932 in St. Paul, Minnesota to William and Helen (Larson) Lathrop. He graduated from...

Matthew Patrick Ferguson

Matthew Patrick Ferguson

Jan 19, 2018

Matthew Patrick Ferguson, 24, of Great Falls, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2018 at home surrounded by his parents. A visitation will be held on Friday, January 26, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Schnider Funeral Home, 1510 13th St. South. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 27, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. at Harvest...

Marie Brasil Rogers

Marie Brasil Rogers

Jan 19, 2018

Marie Brasil Rogers, age 95, went to be with her Lord on Friday, January 19, 2018. Visitation will be Friday, January 26, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Funeral service will be Saturday, January 27, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. both at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel with burial in Stanford Cemetery. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Marie is...

Richard Hal Henderson

Richard Hal Henderson

Jan 19, 2018

Richard Hal Henderson, 92, of Great Falls, passed away Friday, January 19, 2018. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel. Private family burial of ashes will take place at a later date. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Richard was born May 1, 1925 in Ogden, UT to...

Charlette Woods

Charlette Woods

Jan 18, 2018

Charlette L. Woods, 70, of Black Eagle, passed peacefully to her final reward on Thursday,January 18, 2018 after a two-year battle with health issues. Several family members were present to surround her with love as she made her final transition. Charlette Louise Gross was born May 29, 1947 to John and Catherine Gross of Missoula, Montana. She was the sixth...

Gary Steven Phipps

Gary Steven Phipps

Jan 15, 2018

Gary Steven Phipps died peacefully at home in Great Falls at the age of 65. Gary is survived by his wife, Jamie Phipps; son Sean Phipps; daughters Alissa Yaskulski and Kristy Phipps; sisters Laura Wilson of Florida and Wanda Gorden of California; and brothers Mike Brantner, and Greg Brantner. He was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Brantner; father...

Terry Dean Mcintosh

Terry Dean Mcintosh

Jan 15, 2018

Terry Dean McIntosh, 70, of Great Falls, passed away Monday, January 15, 2018. A funeral service will be held Saturday, January 20, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Roe River Ward. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Terry was born on April 23, 1947 in Helena to James and Vera (Domain) McIntosh....

Michael Ken Hall

Michael Ken Hall

Jan 15, 2018

Michael Ken Hall, 54, of Great Falls, passed away Monday, January 15, 2018. No services, per his request. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Schnider Funeral Home.

Judith Lynne Royland

Judith Lynne Royland

Jan 14, 2018

Judith Lynne Royland, 69, passed away January 14, 2018 at Peace Hospice, where she was lovingly taken care of. A memorial service will be Saturday, January 20, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel, 1410 13th St. S. with a reception to follow at Schnider Funeral Home. Judy was born July 20, 1948 in Great Falls, MT to...

Kayla Taylor Olson

Kayla Taylor Olson

Jan 13, 2018

Kayla Taylor Olson, 20, of Great Falls, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 13, 2018. She was born to Michael Olson and Kathy Recob on February 6, 1997 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Kayla grew up in Las Vegas, Nevada attending Las Vegas High School until her sophomore year. She moved to Great Falls, Montana and attended the same high school...

Michael Rotruck

Michael Rotruck

Jan 12, 2018

Michael Rotruck, 70, of Great Falls, passed away January 12, 2018. No services are planned per his request. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Michael was a Vietnam War Veteran. He was dearly loved and will be sorely missed. RIP our friend. We will all miss you.

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