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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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Marvin "Butch" Miller

Marvin "Butch" Miller

Feb 14, 2017

Marvin Butch William Miller, 53, of Great Falls, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at Benefis Hospital.Private family services will be held Friday, February 24, 2017. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Schnider Funeral Home.Marvin was born September 25, 1963 in Two Harbors, Minnesota to Marvin Sr. and Sylvia (Medenwaldt) Miller. The family lived in Silver Bay, Minnesota...

Gary Kuntz

Gary Kuntz

Feb 14, 2017

Gary Alan Kuntz, 71, of Great Falls, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at a local hospital with his family at his side.Gary was born on October 31, 1945 in Grand Forks, North Dakota to Casper and Gudelle Kuntz. The family moved to Great Falls in 1956. After his schooling he entered the US Navy and was honorably discharged in...

Marianne Denning

Marianne Denning

Feb 13, 2017

Marianne (McMinn) Denning, 98, of Great Falls, passed away Monday, February 13, 2017.A celebration of life will be held Sunday, February 19, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at the OHaire Motor Inn, 17 7th Str. S., Great Falls, MT.Marianne was born on an out of the way homestead in Idaho, in the early 1900s. Marianne painted and drew all of her...

Harriet Eastman

Harriet Eastman

Feb 13, 2017

Harriet GG Marie (Dwyer) Eastman, 94, passed away Monday, February 13, 2017 at her home surrounded by love and family and the caring nurses and staff of Golden Eagles Plaza.A funeral liturgy will be held on Friday, February 17, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Spirit Catholic Church with a reception and interment to follow. Schnider Funeral Home is handling...

Vida "Lea" Marquart

Vida "Lea" Marquart

Feb 11, 2017

Vida Leona Lea (Edwards) Marquart, 88, of Great Falls passed away Saturday, February 11, 2017.Visitation will be Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. followed by the funeral service at 10:00 a.m. both at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel. Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.Vida Lea was born November 21, 1928 in Hammon, OK...

Doreen Vaskey

Doreen Vaskey

Feb 10, 2017

Doreen May Vaskey, 87 of Billings, MT, formerly of Raynesford, MT passed away February 10, 2017 from natural causes at her home.Doreen was born May 25, 1929 to Wilhelm and Mary Laura Hedin in Hannah, Alberta Canada. They moved to Minnesota in 1941 while her father worked the family farm. They moved in 1942 to the Cora Creek area by...

Charles Allen Woodworth

Charles Allen Woodworth

Feb 10, 2017

Reverend Charles Allen Woodworth, age 88, entered eternal life on February 10, 2017, in Great Falls, MT. A family graveside service has already taken place. He is survived by his beloved wife and their children, grandchildren, and a great-grandchild. A Celebration of Life service will be held at Hillcrest Memorial Chapel, 1410 13th St. S. in Great Falls on April...

Virginia Carol Hubert

Virginia Carol Hubert

Feb 8, 2017

Virginia Carol Hubert, 90, of Great Falls, died on February 8, 2017 of natural causes at Peace Hospice.A viewing will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, February 13, 2017 at Schnider Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel. Schnider Funeral Home is...

Genett "Micky" Hixson

Genett "Micky" Hixson

Feb 6, 2017

Genett Micky Hixson, 84, of Great Falls passed away peacefully at home on February 6, 2017.Micky was born February 29, 1932 in Clarendon, Texas. She was one of eight girls and two boys in a large Texas family. Micky received her diploma from Amarillo High School. On July 5, 1952, she married Richard Hixson and embarked on the life of...

James Cranmer

James Cranmer

Feb 5, 2017

James A. Cranmer, 90, of Great Falls, passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2017 at a local care facility.A celebration of life and burial of ashes will be held at a later date in the Flathead Valley. Service details to follow in the spring. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Schnider Funeral Home.James was born on August 9,...

Adam Allen Hocevar

Adam Allen Hocevar

Feb 5, 2017

Adam Allen Hocevar, 54, of Great Falls, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2017 at his home of a heart attack.A vigil service will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, February 10, 2017 and a funeral liturgy will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 11, 2017 both at Holy Spirit Catholic Church.Adam was born on June 16, 1962...

Jerry Greyn

Jerry Greyn

Feb 5, 2017

Jerry G. Greyn, 82, of Great Falls, died of natural causes on Sunday, February 5, 2017 at a local hospital surrounded by his family.Jerry G. Greyn was born in Conrad, Montana on August 12, 1934 to Cornielus and Annette (Elings) Greyn. He attended grade school at Pioneer School in Conrad and attended Conrad High School. He worked for his uncle...

Louis Scheschy

Louis Scheschy

Feb 4, 2017

Louis Rudolph Scheschy, 88, of Great Falls, passed away Saturday, February 4, 2017.A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 9, 2017 at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel.Louis was born on January 20, 1929 in Omaha, Nebraska to Louis McKinley Scheschy and Mary Magdalena (Colombo) Scheschy. He served in the Marines from September 1946 to 1948. Louis...

Roberta Maki

Roberta Maki

Feb 4, 2017

Roberta Ann Maki, 71, joined her heavenly family Saturday, February 4, 2017.Roberta was born in Great Falls, Montana to Stephen and Lillian Ritchie on June 11, 1945. In 1948, the family moved to Agnew, Washington where Roberta remained until her graduation from Sequim High School. Returning to Montana, Roberta worked at the Deaconess Hospital in Great Falls and on her...

Betty Jean Miller

Betty Jean Miller

Feb 3, 2017

Betty Jean Miller, 79, of Great Falls, passed away Friday, February 3, 2017 from natural causes at Hospice House.No services, per her request. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Schnider Funeral Home.She worked at Benefis Hospital as a computer analyst for 33 years.

Yvonne Vetter

Yvonne Vetter

Feb 3, 2017

Yvonne Lee Hallett Vetter passed to a place of eternal peace surrounded by her loving family and friends on the morning of February 3, 2017. Yvonne will be missed tremendously by her large family and many friends.Yvonne was born in Glasgow, MT on May 12, 1959. She grew up in Great Falls and attended Great Falls High School. She married...

Bessie Deshner

Bessie Deshner

Feb 2, 2017

Bessie Deshner, 96, of Great Falls, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2017.Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday, February 6, 2017 at Schnider Funeral Home. A celebration of life will be held Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel with burial to follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Schnider Funeral Home is handling...

Jo Anne Shauer

Jo Anne Shauer

Feb 1, 2017

Jo Ann (Lillegard) Shauer of Great Falls peacefully passed away at home Wednesday, February 1, 2017 surrounded by loved ones due to complication caused by Scleroderma.Jo was born to Cliff and Frances Lillegard on February 26, 1945 and grew up on the family ranch outside of Stanford, MT. While growing up on the family ranch, she developed her lifelong love...

Cecil Murphy

Cecil Murphy

Jan 31, 2017

Cecil Oren Murphy Jr., 87 of Great Falls, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2017.A memorial service will be held Monday, February 6, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at the Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.Cecil Spud was born November 22, 1929 in Bonners Ferry, ID to Cecil and Johanna Murphy. He grew up in Great...

Rev. Arnold "Arnie" Fischer

Rev. Arnold "Arnie" Fischer

Jan 31, 2017

Reverend Arnold Emil Fischer Arnie, 85, of Great Falls, was called home to heaven to be with his Lord on January 31, 2017 at Peace Hospice with his family at his side.The funeral service will be Monday, February 6, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Great Falls. A luncheon will be held after the service and the...

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