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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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Arlan Butler

Arlan Butler

Dec 18, 2016

Arlan Maurice Butler, 70, of Great Falls, passed away at Peace Hospice on Sunday, December 18, 2016.Arlan was known around town in later years as the coffee man and the red hat man.Arlan was born to Maurice and Olive Butler on October 6, 1946 in South Dakota. After his father died, Arlan moved to Great Falls, MT with his mother....

James "Jim" Hutchinson

James "Jim" Hutchinson

Dec 16, 2016

Jim Hutchinson, 72, of Great Falls, was called by the Lord on Friday, December 16, 2016 in the comfort of his home, peacefully with his wife of 52 years at his side, holding his hand.A memorial service will be held Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church located in the Columbus Center. Schnider Funeral Home is...

Herb "Bud" Eakman

Herb "Bud" Eakman

Dec 16, 2016

Herb Bud Eakman, 88, of Great Falls, passed away Friday, December 16, 2016.Bud was born on January 14, 1928 in Great Falls. He graduated from Great Falls High School. He attended Montana State College and majored in agriculture. After graduation, Bud was a mentor at the Boys Industrial School in Miles City. Later he graduated Eastern Montana College with a...

Gilbert "Gil" Schaefer

Gilbert "Gil" Schaefer

Dec 14, 2016

Gilbert L. Schaefer, 83, of Great Falls passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2016, suffering from Parkinsons for many years due to Agent Orange.Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, December 22, 2016 at Schnider Funerl Home. A funeral service will be Friday, December 23, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Redeemer Lutheran Church. Schnider Funeral Home is handling...

Helen Shanahan

Helen Shanahan

Dec 12, 2016

Helen Marjory Shanahan, 93, of Great Falls, passed away Monday, December 12, 2016.A funeral liturgy will be held 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel.Helen was born on January 30, 1923 to Denver Pierre Graham and Lillian May (Hensley) Graham in Great Falls, Montana. She attended Great Falls schools and graduated from Great Falls High...

Alice Kline

Alice Kline

Dec 11, 2016

Alice Kline, age 83, died peacefully on December 11, 2016.She was born in Sandpoint, Idaho on June 9, 1933. She lived in Georgetown, MT for most of her childhood and attended Southern Cross Country School. On January 14, 1949, Alice married Donald Dues. They were married for 30 years and raised 7 children together. She and Don owned and operated...

John E. Murphy

John E. Murphy

Dec 11, 2016

John Edward Murphy, 57, of Great Falls, passed away December 11, 2016 at his home of natural causes.Cremation hast taken place through Schnider Funeral Home.

James Super

James Super

Dec 10, 2016

James Jim Anthony Super, 82, of Great Falls passed away Saturday, December 10, 2016 from natural causes. He died suddenly, as he would have wanted it, and managed to shock us all one last time.A vigil service will be Monday, December 19, 2016 at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel at 6:00 p.m. The funeral liturgy will be Tuesday, December 20, 2016...

Mary Wing

Mary Wing

Dec 10, 2016

Mary Elizabeth Wing, 90, of Black Eagle, passed away early Saturday, December 10, 2016. Our heavenly Father called our mother to his mansion in the sky.Mary was born in Rock Island, Illinois on July 28, 1926 to William Luther and Carrie (Willhelm) Colbert. After traveling to many towns and cities, Marys family settled in Richey, MT. She grew up there...

Richard Hodgson

Richard Hodgson

Dec 10, 2016

Richard Hodgson, 71, of Fort Benton, passed away Saturday, December 10, 2016.Per his request, no services are planned.Cremation has taken place under the direction of Schnider Funeral Home.

James Balzer

James Balzer

Dec 9, 2016

James Allen Balzer, 81, passed December 9th after a courageous battle with cancer surrounded by his loving family.A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at First Congregational United Church of Christ. Schnider Funeral Home is handling arrangements.Jim was born March 13, 1935 to George and Molly (Kreb) Balzer in Ballantine, MT. He grew...

Martha Kvande

Martha Kvande

Dec 8, 2016

Martha Kvande, 95, of Great Falls, passed away December 8, 2016.A memorial service will be Friday, December 16, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. at Eagles Manor. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.Martha was born on September 28, 1921 in Belt, Montana to Lars and Sophie (Orham) Anderson. She grew up and attended the schools in Belt, while living at the...

Arthur Gilroy

Arthur Gilroy

Dec 8, 2016

Arthur Gilroy, 78, of Fairfield, passed away Thursday, December 8, 2016 at a local care facility in Great Falls.A service will be held at a later date.Schnider Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Kassey Furlong

Kassey Furlong

Dec 4, 2016

Kassey Jo Furlong, 45, of Wasilla, AK, passed away on December 4, 2016 while recovering from knee surgery in Wasilla, AK. A service in memory of Kassey was held at Finger Lake Elementary School in Wasilla, AK on Saturday, December 10, 2016. A memorial service will be held Thursday, December 29, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Crossroads Memorial Church, 1700...

Lyla Meske

Lyla Meske

Dec 4, 2016

Lyla Mae (Piper) Meske, 77, of Great Falls, passed away Sunday, December 4, 2016, succumbing to bladder and colon cancer at Peace Hospice, with friends and family at her side during her final days.Lyla Mae was born March 18, 1939 in Fargo, ND to William and Lillian (Fluegel) Piper of Durbin, ND. She attended Durbin Elementary School, Oak Grove Lutheran...

Dennis Murray

Dennis Murray

Dec 2, 2016

Dennis Michael Murray, son of Joseph W Murray and Betty J (Anderson) Murray was born on September 23, 1947. He grew up in Danvers, Montana with his three sisters Bettie, Patricia and Judy and his two brothers Tim and Scott. He attended the Danvers one room school through 8th grade. He attended Denton High School and graduated in 1965. He...

Patricia "Pat" Johnson

Patricia "Pat" Johnson

Dec 1, 2016

Patricia Pat Anne Johnson, 75, of Great Falls, MT passed away December 1st, 2016 of natural causes.A memorial service will be held Thursday, December 8, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at the First Congregational UCC Church, 2900 9th Ave S. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.Pat was born August 19th, 1941 in Indianapolis, IN to Mildred and Ralph Taylor. In...

Roger Wolter

Roger Wolter

Dec 1, 2016

Roger Fredrick Wolter, 81, of Great Falls, went to be with his Lord on December 1, 2016. He died peacefully at Hospice House after a very brave battle.Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Central Assembly of God, 2001 Central Avenue. Entombment will follow at Hillcrest Lawn Mausoleum. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the...

Emily Jackson

Emily Jackson

Nov 30, 2016

Emily B. Jackson, 96, of Tracy, passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2016.A celebration of life will be held later this summer in Tracy where she will be laid to rest. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.Emily was born on April 4, 1920 in Tracy, Montana to Jerry and Katherine (Pavich) Tomgenovich. She lived her entire life on family land...

Shirley Noyce

Shirley Noyce

Nov 29, 2016

Shirley Mae Jones Noyce, 82, of Great Falls, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2016.Shirley was born August 2, 1934 in Lansing, MI to Albert and Helen (Bailey) Jones. She worked 33 years in the hotel industry for the Best Western Heritage Inn until she retired, at which time she continued to work part-time for the Budget Inn/Motel 6 of Great...

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