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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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Robert Gerlach

Robert Gerlach

May 8, 2017

Robert Bob Gerlach passed away May 8, 2017 peacefully in his sleep in Great Falls.Bob was born June 7, 1946 in Fort Recovery, Ohio and grew up in Versailles, Ohio, graduating high school in 1964. He attended the Bailey Institute of Technology in St Louis, MO, studying electronics and technology.Bob entered the Army and specialized in electronics and served overseas....

Donna Wingard

Donna Wingard

May 5, 2017

Donna Wingard passed away of natural causes on May 5, 2017.Donna Smith was born in Havre in November 1934, the youngest of eleven. She married Roger Wingard in March 1955. They owned Wingards Upholstery shop in Conrad until 1972, when the family moved to Cheyenne WY for a new career. They moved many times between 1972 and 2000, as part...

Jeanne Louden

Jeanne Louden

May 5, 2017

Jeanne Marie (Kimmerle) Louden, 58, of Great Falls, passed away Friday, May 5, 2017, at her home.Jeanne was born November 23, 1958, in San Antonio, TX. She was raised as a military brat and often spoke of the adventures of growing up in Germany, Turkey, and other places. Her family eventually settled in Great Falls, and she graduated from Great...

Helen Livingston

Helen Livingston

May 5, 2017

Helen June Livingston, 95, of Great Falls, passed away May 5, 2017.Helen was born on June 30, 1921 in Lewistown, Montana to Norwegian immigrant, Bertha (Swenson) and Swedish immigrant, Carl Erlandson. She grew up with four brothers on the family homestead 28 miles north of Denton. Helen rode to school for eight years on their horse, Ted, with her younger...

James "Jim" Baker

James "Jim" Baker

May 4, 2017

James Jim Baker, 71, of Fairfield, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2017 at a Great Falls care facility.At his request, no services are being planned. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Schnider Funeral Home.Jim was born March 7, 1946 in Great Falls to William and Kathryn (McDonald) Baker. He married Billie Jean Hitchcock.He is survived by his wife,...

June Liston

June Liston

May 4, 2017

June Liston, 88, of Great Falls, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2017.A funeral liturgy will be held Monday, May 15, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.June was born on February 27, 1929 in Morgantown, West Virginia.She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings; and beloved husband, Bill.June is...

Maryann O'Connor

Maryann O'Connor

May 3, 2017

Maryann (Burns) OConnor, 70, passed away after a hard fought battle with breast cancer on May 3, 2017.Maryann was born in Glasgow, Montana on May 25, 1946 to Donald (Bing) Burns and Anne (Ihnat) Burns. She grew up and attended elementary school in Fort Peck, Montana. She attended high school in Nashua, Montana and graduated in 1964. It was in...

Polly Kimmerle

Polly Kimmerle

May 3, 2017

Polly Kimmerle, 91, of Great Falls, passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2017 from natural causes at a local assisted living facility.A memorial service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 15, 2017 at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel with Pastor Susan Otey officiating. Schnider Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.Polly was born December 4, 1925 in Great Falls. She...

Jacqueline Craig

Jacqueline Craig

May 3, 2017

Jacqueline Jackie Lee Craig, 88, of Great Falls, passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2017.Visitation will be Friday, May 12, 2017 from 12:00 noon to 7:00 p.m. at Schnider Funeral Home. A graveside service will be Saturday, May 13, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at Sun River Cemetery, in Sun River followed by the memorial service at 2:30 p.m. at Ulm Bible...

Edward Dahy Iii

Edward Dahy Iii

May 2, 2017

On 2 May 2017 LtCol Edward J. Dahy III, USMC was ordered to report to his final duty station. He joins his father, Sgt Edward J. Dahy, Jr., on the duty roster of Marines who stand guard on the streets of Paradise.Edward John Dahy III was born in Los Angeles, California on June 21, 1930 to Edward Dahy, Jr. and...

Adele Burke

Adele Burke

May 2, 2017

Adele Burke, 89, of Great Falls, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at Peace Hospice.A vigil service will be Friday, May 12, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. The funeral liturgy will be Saturday, May 13, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. also at Holy Spirit with burial to follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Schnider Funeral Home is handling...

Delroy "Del" Schmidt

Delroy "Del" Schmidt

Apr 28, 2017

Del Schmidt, 78, of Great Falls, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Friday, April 28, 2017 of natural causes.A memorial service will be held Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at New Hope Lutheran Church.Del was born September 4, 1938 in Parkers Prairie, MN. He graduated from Bemidji State University with a teaching degree and came to...

June Taormina

June Taormina

Apr 28, 2017

Myrtle June Taormina June, 91, Great Falls, passed into eternal life on April 28, 2017.The funeral Liturgy will be held Friday, May 5, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at the Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel, burial will follow at Highland Cemetery. Schnider Funeral Home is handling arrangements.June was born on August 3, 1925 in Tulare, California. She was the seventh of eight...

Barry Anstey

Barry Anstey

Apr 28, 2017

Barry Eugene Anstey, 65, of Great Falls, passed away April 28, 2017 from renal cell carcinoma at home under hospice with his two children, Alison and Glenn at his side.A memorial service will be held Wednesday, May 3rd at 11:00 a.m. at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel. Schnider Funeral Home is handling arrangements.Barry was born May 26, 1951 in Burlington, IA...

Gloria Pueschel

Gloria Pueschel

Apr 28, 2017

Gloria M. Pueschel, 74, of Great Falls passed away April 28, 2017.A full obituary will follow. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Kellan Seaman

Kellan Seaman

Apr 27, 2017

Kellan Scott Seaman, 51, of Fairfeild, known for his piercing blue eyes, caring heart, and smile, passed away on April 27, 2017 from cancer.A funeral service will be held Saturday, May 6, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Youth Center, 301 Fleming St, Augusta, Montana. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.Known as Kelly or Kel by many, he was born...

Harvey Floyd Cardwell

Harvey Floyd Cardwell

Apr 26, 2017

Harvey Floyd Cardwell, was born on August 30, 1935, in Cody, Nebraska. He was raised by his mother and father, Violet Leonore Hamilton-Cardwell and Jacob Floyd Cardwell, in Valentine, Nebraska. His father worked as a horse racing jockey, and a laborer. His mother worked as a house wife and mother, and dishwasher at a local cafe. Harvey attended the school...

Dustin Griffin

Dustin Griffin

Apr 25, 2017

Dustin L. Griffin, 38, of Great Falls, passed away April 25, 2017. Celebration of life will be held Thurs., 5/11/17 at the Black Eagle Community Center from 5PM to 9PM. Schnider Funeral Home

Harvey Marquis

Harvey Marquis

Apr 24, 2017

Harvey Ronald Marquis went home to be with his Savior Monday morning, April 24, 2017, from natural causes at the Great Falls Clinic Hospital.Visitation will be Thursday, April 27, 2017 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Schnider Funeral Home and from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon on Friday, April 28, 2017 also at Schnider Funeral Home. His funeral service...

Sharon Pfeiffer

Sharon Pfeiffer

Apr 23, 2017

Sharon Marie Pfeiffer went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 23, 2017, surrounded by her husband and daughter.Born June 28, 1943 to Miles and Margaret (Severson) Grayson in Plentywood, MT. Sharon attended school in Plentywood.Sharon married Larry Pfeiffer in Antelope, MT on July 15, 1962. They would have celebrated 55 years of marriage this year. Sharon was an...

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