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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Paul Vander Jagt

Paul Vander Jagt

Aug 18, 2025

Paul Vander Jagt passed away on August 18, 2025, at the age of 90. He was born on April 7, 1935, in Vermillion, South Dakota.

He married Connie Teeple in 1955. They were together for 68 years. They had four children. They moved to Browning, Montana where he worked for his in-laws at Teeples IGA. In 1973, he purchased 2 grocery...

Mick G Servoss

Mick G Servoss

Aug 16, 2025

Mick G. Servoss, 55, passed away in Portland, OR. August 16, 2025, after a brief illness. His mother and brother were with him.

Mick was born in Great Falls June 12, 1970, to Michael and Midge (Myrick) Servoss. He graduated from GFHS in 1988. While in high school, he played the baritone and sousaphone for the GFH brass band, and during...

Bill Andrew Christofferson

Bill Andrew Christofferson

Aug 15, 2025

Bill Andrew Christofferson, born October 10, 1949, passed away on August 15, 2025, from an unexpected short battle with cancer. Bill was a loyal brother, uncle, and friend with a big heart and would do whatever he could for you. He lived in Great Falls, MT and Glendale, AZ.

Bill was born to Carl John, Sr. and Billee (Harkins) Christofferson in...

Robert "Ferd" Krattiger

Robert "Ferd" Krattiger

Aug 14, 2025

Robert “Ferd” Krattiger was born on August 30, 1936, to Frank and Elsie Krattiger in Valier, Montana.

He attended school in Valier and graduated in 1955. In high school, he participated in football and basketball. In 1954, he was the State C free throw champion. He served in the Army from 1958 to 1960 and was stationed in Germany. After the...

Larry Fulton

Larry Fulton

Aug 14, 2025

Larry Fulton, aged 67, of Great Falls, Montana, passed suddenly, on Thursday August 14, 2025, surrounded by his wife, daughter, son, and grandchildren.

Born on September 7, 1957, in Great Falls, Montana to his surviving mother Gladys Joy Fulton and the late Harry Lee Fulton IV, Larry was a devoted family man and automotive innovator. Larry’s passion for drag racing and...

Alvis "Ron" Cowie

Alvis "Ron" Cowie

Aug 14, 2025

Alvis “Ron” Cowie was born on July 4, 1936, to Al Cowie and Bessie Lovelace in Great Falls, Montana.

He started working at his parent’s bar, “The Green Lantern” selling roasted peanuts at seven years of age.

He became a lifeguard at the Mitchell Pool, enabling him to teach swimming for the Navy. He got involved with the electrical division, and while...

Robert "Bob" Nicholson

Robert "Bob" Nicholson

Aug 12, 2025

Robert “Bob” Nicholson was born in Great Falls, Montana, to Fred and Lylas Nicholson of Cascade, Montana, on May 19, 1937. He grew up in Cascade along with his three sisters, Betty, Shirley, and Berna. After graduating from Cascade High School, he attended Montana School of Mines (working in the mines on weekends) and Montana State University in Bozeman and...

David P. Van Meter

David P. Van Meter

Aug 12, 2025

David P. Van Meter, aged 72, passed away on August 12, 2025, in Craig, Montana.

Marie Louise Baune Konesky

Marie Louise Baune Konesky

Aug 10, 2025

Marie Louise Baune Konesky (affectionately nicknamed “Reeber” by family and friends) passed from this world on Sunday, August 10, 2025, just four days shy of her 80th birthday. She made her home at Overland Court Senior Living in Boise, Idaho, since January 2023. 

Marie was born on August 14, 1945, in Great Falls, Montana, to Cecelia (Gertrude) Tacke Baune and Frank...

Floyd "Cliff" Clifford Hobbs

Floyd "Cliff" Clifford Hobbs

Aug 10, 2025

Floyd “Cliff” Clifford Hobbs, 82, of Great Falls, Montana, was called home by our Lord on August 10, 2025, following a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease.

He is survived by his wife, Gayle Decker Hobbs; his daughters, Tiffany (Jeff) VanDyke and Jennifer (Jeffrey) Tobin; five granddaughters, Victoria Whitney, Savannah (Cody) Timmer, Madison Tobin and Hailey Tobin, all of Bozeman, Montana; granddaughter,...

Jett Joseph Shinaver

Jett Joseph Shinaver

Aug 9, 2025

Jett Joseph Shinaver was born on March 18, 2006, in Great Falls, Montana. A little boy who didn’t discriminate, just wanting friends, was relentlessly bullied in the Public Schools. Therefore, he was home schooled after the 2nd grade. Plans were set to get his GED this Fall. He enjoyed camping, riding dirt bikes, ATV’s, fishing, and being a gamer. His...

Marion Lona (Hyland) Lander

Marion Lona (Hyland) Lander

Aug 8, 2025

Marion Lona (Hyland) Lander, of Great Falls, passed away at age 73 in her home after a long, brave, and courageous battle with MDS and Leukemia.

She was born on February 17, 1952, at Great Falls Deaconess Hospital to Richard and Patricia (Godfrey) Hyland. Marion graduated from Great Falls High School in 1970, having been active in DECA and was the...

Tara (Weers) Schubert

Tara (Weers) Schubert

Aug 5, 2025

Tara (Weers) Schubert, aged 54, passed away peacefully in her sleep in the early morning of August 5, 2025. Tara was born on May 31, 1971, in Montevideo, Minnesota to Millie Cresswell Weers and Roger Weers. Growing up in Havre, Montana, Tara reminisced about beating the boys at “drag-racing” on her hometown streets. As a 1989 Havre High graduate, Tara...

Eugene Scott Carnahan

Eugene Scott Carnahan

Jul 31, 2025

On July 31, 2025, Eugene Scott Carnahan, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend to all, passed away at the young age of 60 years old.

Scott was born to Thelma and Gene Carnahan in Great Falls, Montana on February 28, 1965. He graduated in 1983 from Great Falls High School. From there, he worked as a mechanic and tow truck...

Sheila Kathleen Logan

Sheila Kathleen Logan

Jul 31, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Sheila Kathleen (Metts) Logan, who peacefully departed this life on July 31, 2025, surrounded by loved ones at Peace Hospice. Born to Charles and Beverly Metts, on December 30, 1943, in Circle, Montana, Sheila lived a rich and purposeful life of 81 years.

Sheila was a woman of remarkable character,...

Fred Rada

Fred Rada

Jul 29, 2025

Fred Rada passed away on July 29, 2025, at the age of 95. He enjoyed fishing and hunting the most in his life. He pursued quality in all he did, especially his work as a carpenter/builder. Fred leaves behind his son, David; daughters, Sandy, Kathy, and Karin; 4 grandchildren; and 9 great- grandchildren.

Upon his request, there will be no services.

Duane Roger Johnson

Duane Roger Johnson

Jul 29, 2025

Duane Roger Johnson, 85, passed away on July 29, 2025, in Great Falls, MT. Duane was born in Chester, MT to Paul and Dorma (Heydon) Johnson.

Duane spent most of his life in Joplin, MT as a farmer. In addition, he and Gloria owned the Joplin Café. He married Gloria Jean (Lambott) in Bonner’s Ferry, Idaho in 1960. They had 3...

Douglas "Doug" Carlyle Day

Douglas "Doug" Carlyle Day

Jul 27, 2025

Douglas “Doug” Carlyle Day, age 77, of Ulm, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2025, at Benefis East Hospital.

Doug’s early life and family: Born in Great Falls, Montana, he was the beloved son of William “Bill” and Eunice (Kennedy) Day. Douglas married his high school sweetheart, Bonna Cheree Pfeifle, in 1966. Together, they shared 59 devoted years of marriage, building...

Richard Harold Holets

Richard Harold Holets

Jul 24, 2025

Richard Harold Holets, aged 87, passed away on July 24, 2025. He was born in Minneapolis, MN on April 25, 1938, to Harold and Marian (Kidd) Holets.

Richard graduated from Rapid City High School in 1957. He enlisted in the Navy and served from May 22, 1958, to May 2, 1963. While in the Navy, he attended compressed gases school. He...

Bruce E. Breslauer

Bruce E. Breslauer

Jul 23, 2025

Bruce E. Breslauer passed away at age 75 on July 23, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

He was born in San Francisco, CA, on December 26, 1949, to Alfred F. Breslauer and Margaret Slate Breslauer. He was a musical child and learned to play the violin some before settling on the clarinet in elementary school. He became...

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