Fred Albert Johnson
Jul 15, 2024
Fred Albert Johnson passed away on July 15, 2024, in Great Falls at the age of 84. He was born on March 7, 1940, in Great Falls to Ellen Tacke and Albert Johnson.
At the age of 16, he went to welding school through the Air National Guard and received his GED where he learned to be...
Sheila Ann Patera
Jul 13, 2024
Sheila Ann Patera went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Saturday July 13, 2024.
Sheila was born on January 4, 1951 to Robert and Eileen Bowers in Great Falls, MT. She was the 4th of 8 children. She loved growing up with many brothers and sisters. She often spoke fondly of all their adventures...
Don Allen Urquhart
Jul 13, 2024
On July 13, 2024, Don Allen Urquhart, aged 71, passed away at Benefis Peace Hospice in Great Falls, Montana. Don was born on July 11, 1953, in Havre, Montana to Gordon and Norma Jean Urquhart. The second of five children, he spent most of his youth in Chinook, Montana where he was the youngest to make Eagle Scout at...
Lenora "Lennie" Ann (Pfister) Parkins
Jul 12, 2024
Lenora "Lennie" Ann (Pfister) Parkins, formerly Hill, age 85, of Las Vegas, Nevada, passed away on July 12, 2024. She was born on July 4, 1939, in Great Falls, Montana.
Lenora graduated from Great Falls High School and continued her education at Montana State University in Bozeman, MT, graduating with a bachelor's in education and science. During...
Joanne Millicent (Fulbright) Pomajevich
Jul 9, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of JoAnne Millicent (Fulbright) Pomajevich of Belt, Montana on July 9, 2024.
JoAnne was born on December 21,1935 in Denton, Montana to Charles and Marion Fulbright. She grew up in the Belt area and graduated from Belt High School in 1954. After graduation she attended Montana State...
Douglas Edward Figarelle
Jul 8, 2024
Douglas Edward Figarelle passed away in Great Falls, MT from complications after treatment for esophageal cancer.
Doug was born on August 20, 1956, in Great Falls, MT. He graduated from CMR and enlisted in the Naval Reserves. Doug loved the outdoors, hunting and fishing. There was always an adventure with him. Doug has worked at several tire...
Melvin "Mel" Duane Ferrin
Jul 6, 2024
Though we are saddened by the passing of Melvin (Mel) Duane Ferrin, 88, on July 6, 2024, we still wanted to rejoice, for he has triumphantly returned to our Heavenly Father. Please join us on July 17, 2024, at 2:00 pm at the United Church of Christ (1st Ave North, Fairfield, Montana) as we celebrate his life through our...
Timothy James Dobbyn
Jul 2, 2024
Timothy James Dobbyn, a beloved husband, father, and papa passed away on July 2, 2024, at the young age of 54. Tim courageously fought his battle with colorectal cancer for the last three years.
Tim was born May 31, 1970, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada to Linda Murphy and James Dobbyn. Tim was raised in Grande Prairie, Alberta...
Laird Lloyd "Skip" Schuchard
Jul 1, 2024
Laird Lloyd “Skip” Schuchard was born on December 5, 1947, in Havre, MT to Laird, Sr. and Mae Schuchard. He passed away while in hospice on July 1, 2024, after a short battle with illness. He was surrounded by family and friends and will be missed by many who knew him.
Skip was raised in Great Falls....
John "Duane" Knudson
Jun 30, 2024
John “Duane” Knudson, a beloved husband, father, and papa, passed away on June 30, 2024, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family. Duane was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer in April of 2023. He chose to fight hard, and he never lost hope through his entire journey with cancer.
Duane was born in 1954,...
Janice Renae (Wooden) Selstad
Jun 26, 2024
Janice Renae (Wooden) Selstad passed away peacefully at home Wednesday, June 26, 2024. She was 73. Her family is planning a gathering for family and friends in August.
Janice was born on September 13, 1950, to Ruth (Vetter) and Harold Eugene Wooden in Great Falls, MT. She attended grade school, junior high, and high school in Great...
Susan Anne Varone
Jun 25, 2024
Susan Anne Varone of Great Falls passed away peacefully at Benefis Peace Hospice on June 25, 2024, at the age of 58.
She was born on March 25, 1966, in Pawtucket, Rhode Island to Richard Varone and Nadia Varone (both now deceased). She was proud of her New England heritage and accent but left to join the...
Raymond "Kent" Droz
Jun 21, 2024
Raymond “Kent” Droz, aged 74, passed away peacefully in his home on June 21, 2024. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved living in the state of Montana. So much so, that he owned and operated Kent’s Taxidermy in Great Falls after retiring from 20 years in the United States Air Force. He had the biggest heart...
Joseph Anthony Pipinich
Jun 16, 2024
Joseph Anthony (“Rudy,” “Tonker”) Pipinich passed away on June 16, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 27, 1949, in Anaconda, MT, to Kathleen and Tony Pipinich. Joe graduated from Anaconda Central in 1966 and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in Social Science from Carroll College.
It was while attending Eastern...
Robert Lynn Delaosa
Jun 16, 2024
Robert Lynn DeLaOsa (born on May 5, 1956) a cherished father, grandfather, son, brother, and husband, passed away on June 16, 2024. Born in Livermore, California, Robert was a long-time resident of Needles, California before relocating to Great Falls, Montana
Robert proudly served his country in the U.S. Army, embodying dedication and patriotism throughout his life. His...
Thomas Aaron Selstad, Jr.
Jun 16, 2024
Thomas Aaron Selstad, Jr. passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024, at his home in Great Falls, MT at the age of 97. A visitation will take place on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Schnider Funeral Home in Great Falls, MT. A graveside service will take place on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at...
Candace Marie Blackbird-Hubbard
Jun 14, 2024
Candace Marie Blackbird-Hubbard was a true daughter of Montana. Born and raised on the Ft. Belknap reservation to Dorothy Marie Azure and George Lincoln Blackbird, she was one of eight children, Donald (Sherry) Azure, Linda Blackbird, Connie Blackbird-deceased, Carol (Muck) Short-deceased, Ernest Courchane-deceased, Richard Blackbird-deceased, and Mike Blackbird-deceased. As a child, her family relocated to Mont Royal where she...
Claudia Lee Rowe
Jun 14, 2024
On Friday, June 14, 2024, Claudia Lee Rowe, aged 73, passed away peacefully surrounded by family.
Claudia was a free spirit and had a deep love of nature. She believed in the interconnectedness of all living things. She had a natural green thumb and won awards for her beautiful orchids. She loved having animals in her life...
Evalee Bebee
Jun 14, 2024
Evalee Bebee, aged 91, a caring mother, grandma, and great-grandma, died of natural causes on Friday, June 14, 2024, at her home in Great Falls.
Cremation took place under the direction of Schnider Funeral Home.
A celebration of life will be held on August 10, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Schnider Funeral...
Kay (Catherine T.) Webb
Jun 14, 2024
Kay Webb (Catherine T. Webb), aged 86, of Great Falls, MT passed away from congestive heart failure and diabetes mellitus Type 2, on Friday, June 14, 2024. She died at home with her loving family members at her side.
A celebration of life will be held at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Mausoleum on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at...
