Joseph A. Tripi
Nov 15, 2017
Joseph A. “Joe” Tripi, 88, of Great Falls, passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2017. Joe was born in Seattle, Washington on May 30, 1929 to Anthony and Florence Tripi. He attended school in California and enlisted in the navy on August 18, 1947 as a Pharmacist Mate Striker. Upon graduation from Great Lakes Hospital Corps school, he was assigned to...
Willard Charles Schmitt, Jr.
Nov 14, 2017
Willard “Bunk” Charles Schmitt, Jr., 76, of Great Falls, passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2017. “Bunk” was born on November 23, 1940 to Dorothy and Willard Schmitt Sr. in Glen Cove, New York. He served in the United State Air Force for 25 years and spent 20 years in civil service. Bunk also served for 20 years in the Coast...
Bonnie J. Schroeder
Nov 13, 2017
Bonnie Jean (Zillgitt) Schroeder, 90, of Great Falls, passed away Monday, November 13, 2017. Bonnie was born March 22, 1927 in Fairmount, North Dakota to Cecil and Francis (Tweeter) Zillgitt. She married Orville Schroeder on June 2, 1948 and the two came to Havre, MT to make their home. They divorced in January 1961. Mom did a wonderful job of...
Roy Max Aafedt
Nov 12, 2017
Roy Max Aafedt, 83, of Great Falls, passed away at home Sunday evening, November 12, 2017. He was born in Great Falls, Montana on April 22, 1934 to Emma and Ole Aafedt. He had seven siblings: Joe, Mabel, Ole, Emma, Clara, Al and Mel. Roy attended local elementary schools and Great Falls High School. His military service included serving in...
Daniel Richard Dolphay
Nov 12, 2017
Daniel “Dan” Dolphay, 79, of Great Falls, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2017 at a local care center. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at Schnider Funeral Home and at 2:00 p.m., one hour prior to the funeral service at 3:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel all on Friday, November 17, 2017. Burial at 12:00 noon...
Harold Leroy Wenaas
Nov 11, 2017
Dr. Harold Wenaas, 88, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2017. A funeral service will be Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church. Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Harold was born in 1929 in Mayville, North Dakota to Henry and Hannah Wenaas. He was active in the Boy...
Joy Genevieve Hamlett
Nov 11, 2017
Joy Genevieve (Bull) Hamlett, 95, loving mother, aunt, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away Veterans Day, November 11, 2017. Memorial service will be Saturday, December 9, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Her family first came to Montana in 1860 where they were ranchers, freighters, and operated Black’s Crossing on the...
Rose Martha Brodock
Nov 11, 2017
Rose Martha Brodock, 92, of Great Falls, died of natural causes at Park Place Rehab Center on November 11, 2017. Her memorial service will be Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Lawn Chapel with inurnment to follow in Hillcrest Lawn Mausoleum. Schnider Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Rose is survived by her daughter, Linda L. Brodock of...
Russell Calvin Kolste
Nov 9, 2017
Russell Calvin Kolste was born April 4, 1933 to Faltin and Lucy Kolste on the Fairfield Bench. He passed away November 9, 2017 at his home. A memorial service will be held on Friday, November 17, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Fairfield, Montana. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Russell graduated from Fairfield High...
Vera Mae (Owen Preda) Nelson
Nov 9, 2017
Vera Mae (Owen Preda) Nelson, 94, of Great Falls, MT went to be with her Lord, Jesus on November 9, 2017 at her home after an extended illness. Vera was born April 23, 1923 to Ethel and Elmer Owen of Homerville, Ohio.She was a longtime resident of her beloved N.E. Ohio, moving to Great Falls in 2007 to be closer...
Leo Fred Grismer
Nov 7, 2017
Leo Fred Grismer, 91, of Great Falls, passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2017. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, November 17, 2017 at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel. Burial will follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Leo was born on April 23, 1926 in Minot, North Dakota to Jacob and Barbara (Voeller) Grismer. He attended school at...
Dorothy May Schmidt
Nov 6, 2017
Dorothy May Schmidt, 78, of Great Falls, passed away Monday, November 6, 2017. No services are planned. Cremation will take place through Schnider Funeral Home. Dorothy was born on November 26, 1938 in Stockett , Montana to John and Georgina (Pistoria) Jones. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Dorothy was a member and past president and secretary...
Roger Allan Pearson
Nov 6, 2017
Roger Allan Pearson died in his home in Great Falls, MT on November 6, 2017 from natural causes. He was 64. Roger was born on August 3, 1953 in Havre, MT to Allan and Shirley Pearson of Big Sandy, MT. He graduated from Big Sandy High School with the class of 1972. Roger grew up living, playing and loving sports...
Lola (Blackie) Conant
Nov 4, 2017
Lola (Blackie) Conant, 76, of Great Falls, passed away Saturday, November 4, 2017 at Hospice. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel. Viewing will be from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. prior to the service. A celebration of life will follow at Eagles Lodge. Lola was born December 10, 1940 in...
Gregory Joseph Deffe
Nov 4, 2017
Gregory J. Deffé, 91, of Great Falls, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2017 at a local care facility. A funeral liturgy will be held on Saturday, November 25, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Gregory, a retired local businessman, was born in Hankinson, North Dakota on September 3, 1926,...
Mary Grace Johnson
Nov 3, 2017
Mary Grace Johnson, 89, of Great Falls, passed away Friday, November 3, 2017. A private family service will be held at a later date. Mary Grace was born September 6, 1928 in Great Falls, MT to Obert and Grace (Smith) Lee. She graduated high school in Fairfield and went on to attend the University of Montana. Mary Grace met Elmer...
Alvin L. Dockter
Nov 2, 2017
Alvin Dockter, of Great Falls, went to be with his Lord and maker at the age of 78 on November 2, 2017. Al was born in Drake, North Dakota to David and Florence Dockter. He spent his young life on the farm. He graduated from McClusky High School and went on to barber school in Fargo, North Dakota. During this...
Patrick Mccrea
Nov 1, 2017
Patrick McCrea, 71, of Great Falls, passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2017. Services are pending. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
James Charles “Lefty” Wigmore
Nov 1, 2017
James Charles “Lefty” Wigmore, 77, a long time teacher and coach at Simms High School, passed away on November 1, 2017 at a local care facility. He had been suffering from Alzheimer’s disease for a number of years. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 11, 2017 at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel, 1410 13th St....
Jay William Baumberger
Oct 31, 2017
Jay William Baumberger, 65, of Great Falls, passed away at home on Tuesday, October 31, 2017 surrounded by his loving wife and mother. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at 2PM at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel, 1410 13th St. S. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Jay was born on January 7, 1952 in...
