Henry "Phil" Thoeny
Jul 14, 2017
Henry Philip Phil Thoeny was born on February 17, 1922 to Henry and Goldie Thoeny in Grenora, North Dakota. He was the third of eleven children.Phil passed to his heavenly home on July 14, 2017 in Parker, Colorado surrounded by family.Phil grew up in the harsh, yet fulfilling, farm life of North Dakota. He saw the Great Depression and the...
William "Bill" Helgeson
Jul 14, 2017
William L. Bill Helgeson, 90, of Great Falls, passed away Friday, July 14, 2017 of natural causes at a local hospital surrounded by his family.A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel, 1410 13th Str. S.. Burial of ashes will follow at Highland Cemetery with military honors. Schnider Funeral...
Elsie Batello
Jul 12, 2017
Elsie Batello, a long-time resident of Great Falls, passed away Wednesday the 12th of July at her home.Visitation will be Monday, July 17, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Schnider Funeral Home. Funeral service will be Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel with burial to follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery.Elsie was born...
Judy M. Brown
Jul 12, 2017
Judy M. Brown, 56, of Great Falls died on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 as a result of liver failure.Judy was born on May 19, 1961.She is survived by her daughter Allisha McIntosh; sons Edward McIntosh and Eric Miller; 3 brothers; and 2 sisters.Judy was preceded in death by daughter Felicia Stevens; mother; father; and brother.There will be a pot luck...
Jerald Scarbro
Jul 9, 2017
Jerald Jerry Clarence Scarbro of Great Falls, died Sunday, July 9, 2017 in Coeur DAlene, Idaho under the care of Hospice.Jerry was born to Jack and Betty Lou (Eberlein) Scarbro on October 10, 1953 in Tonasket, Washington. The family moved to Great Falls in 1963, where Jerry became active in Boy Scouts, becoming the youngest Eagle Scout at that time...
Goldie M. Lovejoy
Jul 9, 2017
Goldie Mae (Peters) Lovejoy passed away on July 9, 2017 at Benefis Hospital after a brief illness. She was 91.Per her request, no services are taking place. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Schnider Funeral Home.Goldie was born on July 5, 1926 in Central City, Nebraska, and the second daughter for Ernest and Vivian Peters. She went through...
Ronald "Ronnie" Gudmundsen
Jul 9, 2017
Ronald Ronnie Gene Gudmundsen passed away in his home on his 56th birthday, July 9th, 2017.In Denver, Colorado, Ron was the first born child to Judith A. Borchert and Guy L. Gudmundsen on July 9th, 1961. When Ron was 5, his family moved to Great Falls, where he grew up and spent the entirety of his life.On July 12th, a...
John Kahler
Jul 6, 2017
John W. Kahler, 80, of Great Falls, passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2017 of natural causes.It was Johns wish not to have a service. A private family memorial will be held at the cemetery at a later date. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Schnider Funeral Home.John was born on June 26, 1937, in Lewistown, MT to...
Bonnie Edwards
Jul 4, 2017
Bonnie Norby Edwards, 72, of Great Falls, passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2017.Bonnie was born October 15, 1944 in Fairview, Montana to Ludvig Happy and Christine Norby. As the youngest child in the family, she grew up with the children of her siblings. She attended grade school at Sioux Pass where her father farmed. She graduated from Sidney High School...
Kenneth Zirschky
Jul 4, 2017
Ken, everyones favorite beer man, has left this world for that Great Tavern in the sky. His journey was long, hard and his suffering is now over. He will be greatly missed.He was born in Benchland and as an adult moved to Lewistown as a Bee Keeper. In 1968, he moved to Great Falls to become a milkman, but soon...
Marjorie L. Rice
Jul 3, 2017
Marjorie L. Rice, 91, of Great Falls, passed into the next realm on Monday, July 3, 2017.She was preceded in death by her husband, Patrick Rice; and her brothers, Wilbur Pitzer, Roy Pitzer, and William Pitzer. She is survived by her daughter, Bobbie Stokes (Jim); son, Merl Gall; and granddaughters, Samantha Massaglia and Stephanie Stokes.Margie was born to Hazel Woolery...
Nick Mays
Jul 2, 2017
Nick Mays, 74, of Great Falls, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2017.Per his request, no services are planned.Cremation will take place through Schnider Funeral Home.
Jack Petrini
Jun 30, 2017
Jack E. Petrini, 83, of Great Falls, passed away at the Grandview on Friday, June 30, 2017.Jack was born on December 17, 1933 in Great Falls to Rinaldo and Mary (Finn) Petrini. He received his education in Great Falls and graduated from Great Falls High School. He joined the Navy in 1951 and was on the USS General W.A. Mann....
William "Bill" O'Keefe
Jun 29, 2017
William Moran OKeefe, 86, of Great Falls, passed away at home just before sunrise on June 29, 2017. Anyone who knew Bill, knew it was his habit to watch the sunrise outside his window every morning, as he loved that quiet morning time. A blessing, then, to part with this world in this manner.Born to Remy and Frances OKeefe on...
Betty Huff
Jun 29, 2017
Betty Mae Potter Huff, 87, passed away on June 29th at Peace Hospice of a broken heart after the loss of her beloved husband, Howard, just a short two and half months ago.A celebration of her life will be held at Schnider Funeral Home, 1510 13th St S., on Monday, July 3, 2017 at 10:30 a.m.Betty was born on November...
Barbara "Jo" Van Camp
Jun 25, 2017
Barbara Joann Jo Van Camp, 86, of Great Falls, passed into the arms of Jesus in the early morning hours of Sunday, June 25, 2017 from Alzheimers.Jo was born in 1930 to Domer and Leona (Brown) Layton in Wabash, Indiana where she met a curly, red headed guy and married him January 12, 1951. She and Robert enjoyed 66 years...
Debra "Debbie" Janes
Jun 24, 2017
Debra Dianne Debbie Janes went home to be with her Savior after a long battle against scleroderma on June 24, 2017 in Great Falls, Montana at the age of 62.Debbie was born on December 15, 1954 in Sydney, Montana to William and Gloria Olson. She graduated from University of Montana in June of 1978 with a degree in Business Education...
Richard Wilson
Jun 23, 2017
Richard A. Wilson, 75 of Great Falls, MT, a retired educator, passed away from a short illness surrounded by family on June 23, 2017.A funeral liturgy will be held Friday, June 30, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Inurnment will follow at Holy Spirit Columbarium. Schnider Funeral Home is handling arrangements.Rich was born May 21, 1942 in...
Bernice Askeland
Jun 22, 2017
Bernice Rose (Smith) Askeland, 84, of Simms, MT died June 22, 2017 at Peace Hospice in Great Falls, MT.Bernice was born April 22, 1933 in Malcolm, MN to Thomas and Hazel Smith. Raised on the homestead, Bernice was the eldest of 13. She attended Benville Country School and Goodridge High School, graduating in 1951. She lived in Goodridge and worked...
Edward Bucko
Jun 21, 2017
Edward P. Bud Bucko, Jr., 73, of Great Falls passed away on June 21, 2017 at Peace Hopsice.A graveside will be held on Monday, June 26, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Highland Cemetery. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the burial.Edward was born on May 2, 1944 to Ardis and Edward P. Bucko, Sr. in New Port News, VA. He was...
