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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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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...
Meta Mary Wurth Lux
Apr 1, 2018
We live in a competitive society.Many look for the biggest, the fastest, the richest, the “best.” A quiet life of service is not esteemed as especially remarkable. But the quiet, responsible, dependable, spiritually active person provides the stable foundation for our society’s ability to thrive and survive. A vigil service with the Rosary being said will be Friday, May 25,...
Lillian Marie Morris
Apr 1, 2018
Lillian Marie Morris, 89, of Great Falls, passed away Sunday, April 1, 2018 due to complications from a stroke. Per her request, no services will be held. Graveside services will be held in Belt Cemetery at a later date. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Lillian was born on April 10, 1928 in Belt, Montana to Michael and Frances...
Ernest Thurman Styren
Mar 28, 2018
Ernest Thurman Styren of Cascade, passed away on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at the age of 86. Dad was 1 of 8 children born to Clarence and Bertha (Armstrong) Styren in Conrad, Montana on April 27, 1931. He grew up on a small farm outside of Fairfield where he met his wife Betty Jean Wadsworth. They were married in Conrad...
Ann Goldhahn
Mar 26, 2018
Ann Goldhahn, 70, of Great Falls, passed away on Monday, March 26, 2018. Per her request, no services are being planned. Schnider Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Ann was born on March 19, 1948 in Fort Benton, Montana to John and Margaret (Roberts) Goldhahn. She completed high school and went on to graduate from U of M with a degree...
Dawn Marie Selstad
Mar 26, 2018
Dawn Marie (Brecht) Selstad, 57, of Great Falls, passed away suddenly at her home on Monday, March 26, 2018. Per her request, no services are being planned. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Schnider Funeral Home handled the arrangements. Dawn was born on November 13, 1960 to Roy and Gwen (Pearson) Brecht in Billings....
Rosena "Rosie" Harriet Ogle
Mar 24, 2018
Rosena Ogle, 95, passed peacefully on March 24, 2018 at her residence in Haymarket, Virginia. Rosie was born January 1, 1923 in Choteau, Montana. . She was the 7th child, and last surviving sibling of 8 in the Burch family who are all now deceased. She lived in Great Falls, Montana her entire adult life, and only moved away five...
Jack L. Dustin
Mar 21, 2018
Jack L. Dustin DMD, 71, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2018 with his family at his side. He was the son of Army Major L.L. (Jack) and Elfrieda Dustin. As a child, Jack lived in several places prior to his Dad’s retirement from the military. At 14 months of age he lived in Seoul, Korea, as well as Army...
Thomas "Tom" Charles Wilcox
Mar 19, 2018
Thomas Charles Wilcox was born May 23, 1940 in Great Falls, MT to Paul and Agnes Wilcox. He passed away on March 19, 2018 at his home in Vaughn, MT. Tom served in the Navy aboard the USS Ajax from 60-63. He was employed for many years as an equipment operator for the City of Great Falls. He is survived...
Jean Marie Parris
Mar 18, 2018
Jean Marie Parris, 60, of Dutton, passed away on March, 18, 2018 at Benefis Hospital in Great Falls. A celebration of Jean’s life will be held at a later date. Jean was born in Conrad, Montana to Clyde and Wilma Rassmussen. She worked for Albertsons for 37 years before retiring. Jean loved collecting and watching television shows and playing games...
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