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Scott Alan Schneckloth
Jun 10, 2024
Scott “Scotty” Alan Schneckloth passed away peacefully at his home on June 10, 2024, with family by his side, from a short but courageous battle with cancer.
Scott was born on May 24, 1956, to Norman and Patricia Schneckloth in Helena, Montana. He went to Helena High School and graduated with the class of 1975. Scott met...
Bob Severe
Jun 9, 2024
Bob Severe was born September 17, 1931, in Scranton, Pennsylvania and raised in Elmhurst, Pennsylvania, where he graduated from high school. He married Irene Marhevka on November 5, 1955, in Dunmore, Pennsylvania.
Shortly after their marriage, he reenlisted in the Air Force and had a very proud 32-year career. During those 32 years he was stationed at...
Sandra “Sandy” Lee Cereck
Jun 9, 2024
Sandra “Sandy” Lee Cereck passed away from natural causes on Sunday, June 9, 2024, in Great Falls at the age of 69. Sandy was born on August 3, 1954, to Leo and Maggie Shanko in Great Falls. Two years later, her sister Shirley was born on the same day, and that always made Sandy’s birthday a little more special...
Kenneth Michael Amo
Jun 9, 2024
Kenneth Michael Amo, affectionately known as Ken, passed away on June 9, 2024, at Peace Hospice in Great Falls, MT. Born to Richard and Patricia Amo on March 11, 1968, Ken lived out his childhood and early adulthood pursuing his passion for hunting and fishing, as well as excelling in sports such as hockey and football.
A...
Jeffrey Neal Broden
Jun 7, 2024
Jeffrey Neal Broden, aged 62, passed away surrounded by family on June 7, 2024. Jeff was the third child born to Robert and Amy Broden on November 3, 1961.
Jeff was born and raised as a proud “west-sider” in Great Falls, MT. He graduated from C.M. Russell High School in 1980. After high school, he attended MSU-GF...
Paulette Duryee
Jun 7, 2024
Paulette Duryee, aged 57, passed away in the early hours of June 7, 2024. A celebration of life will be held at The Newberry on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Paulette was born on December 28, 1966, in Great Falls, to Geraldine Flynn and Ronald Sado. She loved her work as a...
Clifford "Bud" A. Scribner, Jr.
Jun 6, 2024
Clifford “Bud” A. Scribner, Jr. passed away on June 6, 2024, at the age of 91.
He was born in Fort Benton, Montana and grew up in Geraldine. He served in the Army, stationed in Alaska and Arizona. Bud worked as a lineman and then was a truck driver for 40 years. There were many miles and...
Loni Anne Lucker
Jun 6, 2024
Loni Anne Lucker, our beloved wife, mother, aunt, sister, daughter, and friend was called home suddenly on May 6, 2024, at the tender age of 43.
Loni was born on April 10, 1981, in Great Falls, MT to Michael and Beth Lucker, their first child. Her sister, Rachel and brother, Robert soon followed.
Loni was...
Cynthia Helen (Roberts) Sandefur
Jun 4, 2024
Cynthia Helen (Roberts) Sandefur was born on March 18, 1958, in Morris, Minnesota. She passed away on June 4, 2024, in Great Falls, MT.
Cynthia is survived by her husband, Randy Sandefur; siblings, Diane (Richard) Hofer of Mitchell, SD, Jackie (Tim) Kifer of Boonville, IN, and Pam Roberts Ferrell of Great Falls, MT; children, Jacque (Abraham) Carlson...
Chuck Frey
Jun 1, 2024
Chuck Frey (Charles if he was in trouble) was born in Great Falls to Joseph L. and Eileen D. Frey on July 22, 1948, a classic World War II baby boomer. He attended grade school at St. Joseph’s Catholic School on the west side of town and barely graduated from C.M. Russell High School in 1966. He enlisted in...
Bonnie Rae Morris Pancich
Jun 1, 2024
On June 1, 2024, Bonnie Rae Morris Pancich departed this earth to be with the Lord. She was born on September 18, 1940, as the only child of Elber “Al” R. Morris and Helen E. Morris. Bonnie had a lifetime of health issues to include being a survivor of childhood bulbar polio.
Bonnie attended Great Falls High...
Richard "Dick" Preston
May 31, 2024
Richard “Dick” Preston, aged 72, passed away unexpectedly from natural causes on Thursday, May 31, 2024, at his family’s homestead in Gibson Flats.
Dick was born on October 15, 1951, in Great Falls to parents Harry and Helen Preston. Dick attended school at the Ursuline Academy through the 8th grade, graduating from Great Falls Central Catholic High...
Wayne Joseph Robinson
May 29, 2024
Wayne Joseph Robinson, aged 62, passed away on May 29, 2024, in Great Falls, Montana.
Wayne was born on February 21, 1962, to Joe and Lucille Robinson in Great Falls, Montana. He earned an Associate degree from Helena Vo-Tech in welding technology. Wayne worked as a welder for four years and then enlisted with the MTANG. During...
Gary William White (Duke)
May 28, 2024
Gary William White (Duke) passed away peacefully at home in his sleep on May 28, 2024. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Gary was born on October 7, 1957, to Billy Jo and Dorothy (Kuntz) White. He was the youngest of three children and the only boy.
He moved around...
Vada Louise Morgan
May 28, 2024
Vada Louise Morgan passed away on May 28, 2024, at the age of 82. She was born on November 15, 1941.
Vada was the bookkeeper at Montgomery Ward for a number of years and owned a trucking company before her retirement. She retired in Silver Lakes where she volunteered at a local hospital, loved playing golf, and...
Raymond Martin Herigon
May 27, 2024
Raymond Martin Herigon, aged 85, passed away on May 27, 2024. Raymond was born in Arco, Minnesota, on September 30, 1939, to Lawrence and Martha Herigon.
Into adulthood, Raymond pursued a career as an electrician, working for Boeing. In his free time, he enjoyed being outside, especially when he was fishing, crabbing, shrimping, camping, and hunting. He...
Charles Clarence "Charlie" Abernathy
May 26, 2024
Charles Clarence “Charlie” Abernathy, Jr. passed away peacefully at Peace Hospice early Sunday morning, May 26, 2024, with his family nearby. Family and friends had celebrated his 90th birthday just a week before, something he enjoyed immensely. His biggest joy was his family. He is survived by his wife of almost 64 years, Sydne; children, John Abernathy (Shannon), Jennifer...
Charene Jane Richmond
May 25, 2024
Charene Jane Richmond went to be with the Lord on May 25, 2024. She was 74 years old. She was an avid crafter and loved gardening.
She is survived by her brother, Robert (Janet) Williams of Great Falls; son, Damon (Stephanie) Richmond of Missouri; daughter, Darcy (Daniel) Herriman of Florida; five grandsons, Jordan (Amanda) Herriman, Dustin Herriman,...
Earl Elmer Ackerman
May 22, 2024
Earl Elmer Ackerman, 93, passed away on May 22, 2024, surrounded in love and comfort by his family. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Schnider Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on August 2, 2024, at First Congregational Church UCC (2900 9th Ave South, Great Falls, MT 59405), immediately followed by a...
Jamie Elaine Williams
May 21, 2024
Jamie Elaine Williams aged 54, passed away on May 21, 2024, in Great Falls, Montana.
Jamie was born on February 23, 1970, in Casper, Wyoming to John Michael and Shirley Ann Williams. She received a master’s degree in education and library science. She was an educator librarian and an inspirational coach. She worked in education for 28...
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