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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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Dwayne Anderson

Dwayne Anderson

Mar 18, 2018

Dwayne Anderson, beloved husband, father, and papa drew his last breath and entered the arms of our Lord on March 18, 2018, mainly, we suspect, to avoid having to watch any football team have more Super Bowl wins than the Steelers. Dwayne was born October 26, 1961 in Wallace, Idaho sharing his day of birth, to his dismay, with Hillary...

Derald Dean Guilbert

Derald Dean Guilbert

Mar 17, 2018

Derald Guilbert, 86, of Great Falls, passed away March 17, 2018. A funeral liturgy will be held Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 201 44th St S, Great Falls. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Derald was born September 2, 1931 in Hansboro, ND. He graduated from North Dakota State School for the...

Gary Dennis Mclaughlin

Gary Dennis Mclaughlin

Mar 16, 2018

Gary Dennis Mclaughlin, 66, of Great Falls, a retired casino manager, passed away on Friday, March 16, 2018 at his home. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Schnider Funeral Home. Gary was born February 24, 1952 to John and Isabelle (Morano) Mclaughlin in Choteau, Montana.He graduated from Choteau High School in 1971 and in 1972 he enlisted into...

Ambrose Harry Goudy

Ambrose Harry Goudy

Mar 13, 2018

Ambrose H. Goudy, 80, of Great Falls, passed away on March 13, 2018. A public visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 21, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 22, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel, 1410 13th St. S. Ambrose was...

Edward "Ed" Landes Jr.

Edward "Ed" Landes Jr.

Mar 12, 2018

Ed Landes Jr., 83, of Great Falls, passed away Monday, March 12, 2018. Ed was born on July 10, 1934 in Watford City, ND to Edward F. and Hazel Landes. He worked at the US Post Office for 34 years and was promoted to manager of the CMR Post Office. He devoted much of his time to baseball as a...

Jerome "Jerry" Grosenick

Jerome "Jerry" Grosenick

Mar 12, 2018

Jerome “Jerry” W. Grosenick went home to the Lord on March 12, 2018 in Great Falls Montana. He was born in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin on February 25, 1949 to Hertha nee Giese and Walter Grosenick.He was raised on a farm in Mayville, Wisconsin and graduated from Mayville High School in 1967. After graduation, he enlisted in the US Airforce where...

Dr. Margaret Mahoney

Dr. Margaret Mahoney

Mar 11, 2018

Dr. Margaret Mahoney, 86, of Great Falls and formerly of Louisville, KY, died March 11, 2018. Dr. Mahoney was the oldest of four children, Ruth, Bill and Susan born to Lillian and William Mahoney. After graduating Summa Cum Laude in 1953 from the University of Great Falls, she went to the University of Minnesota where she received both her Masters...

Thomas "Tom" John Filler

Thomas "Tom" John Filler

Mar 11, 2018

Thomas “Tom” John Filler went home to the arms of Jesus, his mom and dad, brothers and loved ones March 11, 2018. A vigil service will be April 19, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. and the funeral liturgy April 20, 2018 at 11:00 a.m., both at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Great Falls. Burial of ashes will be in Highland Cemetery...

Dean Herbert Simmons

Dean Herbert Simmons

Mar 11, 2018

Dean Herbert Simmons 69, of Belt, retired driver/gate shake attendant, died of natural causes Sunday, March 11, 2018. His memorial service is Saturday, March 17 at 11:00 a.m. at the Church of Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1401 9th St NW, Great Falls, MT. Dean was born on March 1, 1949 in Fort Atkinson, WI to Colon and Betty Simmons. He...

Diana Marie Christopherson

Diana Marie Christopherson

Mar 11, 2018

Diana Marie Christopherson, 70, of Great Falls, passed away Sunday, March 11, 2018. A service will be held at a later date. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Schnider Funeral Home. Diana was born June 21, 1947 in Great Falls, Montana to James and Doris (Palagi) Restelli. She went to St. Mary’s Grade School and graduated from Central...

Leon Palmer Bergan

Leon Palmer Bergan

Mar 10, 2018

Leon Palmer Bergan, 85, of Great Falls, passed away Saturday, March 10, 2018. Leon was born on September 25, 1932 in Scobey, Montana to Palmer and Lydia Bergan. He joined the United States Navy and served during the Korean War, he then served for 33 years in civil service. He was a member of the Elks, Eagles, VFW, Moose and...

Eugene "Gene" Russell Dwyer

Eugene "Gene" Russell Dwyer

Mar 10, 2018

Eugene “Gene” Russell Dwyer, 88, of Great Falls, passed away Saturday, March 10, 2018 in Missoula. A memorial service will be Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Gene was born on November 9, 1929 in Great Falls, Montana to Mildred (Hooker) and Donald Dwyer Sr. He graduated...

Paul John Rutten

Paul John Rutten

Mar 9, 2018

Paul Rutten, 95, of Great Falls, passed away March 9, 2018. A celebration of his life will be held on Monday, March 19, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. at Schnider Funeral Home Hospitality Room. Paul was born in Drake, North Dakota to John and Elizabeth Rutten amidst 12 brothers and sisters. Paul grew up in North Dakota where he met the...

Gary Medean

Gary Medean

Mar 9, 2018

Gary Medean, 72, of Great Falls, died of natural causes on March 9, 2018. Gary is survived by his wife of 47 years, Faith Medean; daughter Kristy (Tim) Fox of Salt Lake City, Utah; son Rob Medean of Great Falls, MT and Robert Doughtyof Tulsa, OK; sister Sue Medean of Great Falls, MT; grandchildren Ryan, Ashlyn, Riley and Charlie; and...

Kim Darlene Riggin

Kim Darlene Riggin

Mar 8, 2018

Kim Darlene Riggin passed away peacefully March 8, 2018 with her family by her side after a courageous battle with cancer. At her request, cremation has taken place and a celebration of her amazing life will take place at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. Kim was born on October 21, 1957 in Great Falls,...

Harlan Harry Lartch

Harlan Harry Lartch

Mar 7, 2018

Harlan Harry Lartch, our beloved Dad, Papa, and friend, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at the age 88. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Schnider Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel, 1410 13th Str.S.. Harlan was born on October 30,...

Becky Kingsland

Becky Kingsland

Mar 7, 2018

Becky (Newman) Kingsland, age 60, passed away March 7, 2018 from pancreatic cancer at Peace Hospice in Great Falls. A memorial and celebration of her life will be March 17th at 10:00 a.m. at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel. Becky was born September 22, 1957 to Raymond and Patricia Newman. She graduated from CMR High School in 1975. She married Carey...

William "Bill" Lloyd Dess

William "Bill" Lloyd Dess

Mar 7, 2018

William “Bill” Lloyd Dess joined our Lord during the early morning hours on Wednesday, March 7, 2018. He passed away peacefully in his sleep after a long battle with cancer. A memorial service will be held Friday, March 9, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Bill was born in Lewistown,...

Josef Martel

Josef Martel

Mar 6, 2018

Josef Martel, 88, of Vaughn, passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2018. Visitation will be held Sunday, March 11, 2018 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Schnider Funeral Home. A graveside service will be Monday, March 12, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. at Sun River Cemetery. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Josef was born on December 10, 1929 in...

Zack "John" Sanchez

Zack "John" Sanchez

Mar 1, 2018

Zacarias Benavidez Sanchez, 89, AKA: John Sanchez andZack Sanchez passed away Thursday, March 1, 2018. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, March 10, 2018 at the Northwest Center, 2201 NW Bypass from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00p.m. Zacarias was born in Ensenada, New Mexico on January 9, 1929 to Asencion Benavidez and Juan Sanchez. He was the middle child...

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