August Birkholz
May 10, 2016
August John Birkholz, 75, of Great Falls, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2016.A memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 15, 2016 at Peace Lutheran Church. Schnider Funeral Home is handling arrangements.August John was born on July 7, 1940 to August and Ruth Birkholz in Miles City, Montana. He attended schools in Miles City and as...
Everett Whyte Sr.
May 9, 2016
Everett, 76 of Great Falls, Montana passedpeacefullyin his sleepfromcomplicationsofCOPD and Congestive Heart Failure atMeadowlark Assisted Living on Monday, May 9, 2016.Visitation will be on Sunday, May 15, 2016 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Schnider Funeral Home. Everett will be crematedandhis ashes will be spread athis favorite fishing spotwith acelebration of his life ataprivate family gatheringon Fathers Day, June...
Lillian Ledesky
May 8, 2016
Lillian M. LeDesky, 95, formerly of Great Falls, MT passed away May 8, 2016 at Apple Cooney Rehab in Helena.Lillian was born January 9, 1921 in Proctor, Montana to Oscar and Bertha Baertsch. She attended school in Polson. During World War II she worked at Barnes General Army Hospital in Vancouver, Washington nursing wounded soldiers. Following the war, her family...
Fredrick "Fred" Wilkie
May 8, 2016
Today we celebrate the life of Fredrick (Fred) Arthur Joseph Wilkie. Born August 27, 1948 in Rolette, North Dakota, He went to be with his Savior on May 8, 2016.Born as the oldest son of Vernon Wilkie and Evelyn Wilkie the family moved to Montana where Fred attended high school in Choteau. He made lifelong friends there, many of which...
Betty Pasak
May 6, 2016
Betty Pasak, 75, of Great Falls, passed away 5/6/2016 at the G.F. Clinic Hospital. Per her request, no services are being held. Cremation will take place under the direction of Schnider Funeral Home.
Jeanne Myers Lane
May 6, 2016
Jeanne (Myers) Lane passed away May 6, 2016 at Benefis Hospital in Great Falls due to natural causes. She was 87 and lived a full life and wants all to know that I did the best I could.Jeanne was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, as well as a cherished teacher, and treasured friend to many. She was born...
Carl E. Hansen
May 4, 2016
Carl Earnest Hansen, 86, of Great Falls, passed away in the early morning hours of May 4, 2016.Visitation will be Sunday, May 8, 2016 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Schnider Funeral Home. A funeral service will be Monday, May 9, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel. Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery. Schnider Funeral Home...
Gladys Nyberg
May 4, 2016
Gladys E. Nyberg, 96, of Great Falls, passed away surrounded by her family on May3, 2016 after suffering a stroke.A memorial service will be held on Monday, May 9, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.Gladys was born and raised in North Dakota.She is survived by her son Gary (Lucy) of...
William "Jack" Russell
May 3, 2016
William T. Jack Russell, 89, passed away from natural causes on May 3, 2016 after a short stay at Peace Hospice.Visitation 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, May 15, 2016 at Schnider Funeral Home. A funeral service is planned for 10:00 a.m. on Monday, May 16, 2016 at Crossroads Memorial Church, 1700 Marketplace Drive. A graveside service is 2:00 p.m. at...
Lynn Lee
May 3, 2016
Lynn Joann Lee, went home to be with the Lord, her mother, Wanda, and her favorite dog, Sweet Pea on May 3, 2016. She passed away peacefully surrounded by family, friends, and loved ones.Lynn was born on June 7, 1959 to Wanda Mee and Clyde Lee in Dallas, Oregon. She worked at Benefis in medical records for 17 years. She...
Beta Mcknight
May 1, 2016
Beta Anna McKnight, 93, of Great Falls, passed away May 1, 2016.No services, per her request. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.Beta was born on April 13, 1923 in New Hradec, North Dakota to Mike and Maria (Stroh) Heiser. She worked as a waitress for 23 years at Eddys Caf, retiring in 1972.She married Lynn Dale McKnight on February...
Michael Diekhans
May 1, 2016
Michael Aloysius Diekhans passed away from cancer, peacefully at his home with his family on the morning of Sunday, May 1, 2016.Mike was born in Great Falls, Montana to Al and Cecilia Diekhans on October 15, 1967. Mike grew up helping his dad on the farm north of Great Falls, while he attended Our Lady of Lourdes and Great Falls...
William "Bill" Newbauer
May 1, 2016
Bill Newbauer, 53, of Great Falls and Havre, passed away Sunday, May 1, 2016 of natural causes.A celebration of his life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, May 6, 2016 at St. Jude Catholic Church, Havre, MT. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Schnider Funeral Home.Bill was born March 25, 1963 to Donald L. and Bridget...
Harold Tuss
Apr 28, 2016
Harold David Tuss, 72, a longtime general contractor of Black Eagle, was called to his next job in Heaven on Thursday, April 28, 2016.Visitation will be held at 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Monday, May 2, 2016 at Schnider Funeral Home. Viewing will continue one hour prior to the vigil and Rosary which will be held at 7:00 p.m....
Phyllis Lawrence
Apr 28, 2016
Phyllis Ann Lawrence, 84, of Great Falls, passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2016 at Peace Hospice with family by her side. She went to join Jesus in heaven.A visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at Schnider Funeral Home. A celebration of her life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday,...
Leroy O'Connell
Apr 27, 2016
LeRoy H. OConnell, 65, of Stockett, Montana passed away on April 27, 2016 at his home with his wife by his side.A funeral service will be held Saturday, April 30, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel with Deacon Bill Medved presiding. Burial will follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.LeRoy was born...
Gary Matthews
Apr 27, 2016
Gary James Matthews, 81, of Conrad passed away on Wednesday April 27 at Benefis due to complications from a stroke.A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 4, 2016 at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.Gary was born on October 8, 1934 to Yolanda and James Matthews in Great Falls. He graduated from Great...
Charley Martin
Apr 27, 2016
Charley Joe Martin, 70, passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at Benefis Healthcare from cardiac arrest.A celebration of his life will be held Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at 3:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 1315 Central Avenue.Charley Joe was born October 3, 1945 in Blaine County, Oklahoma, but spent most of his life in the state of Montana, living in...
Dr. Joseph Murphy
Apr 24, 2016
Dr. Joseph J. Murphy, 84, of Great Falls, a retired dentist, died of natural causes April 24, 2016 at Peace Hospice, Great Falls, Montana.Dr Joe, as he was affectionately known, enjoyed life to the fullest, whether it was flying down the ski slopes, putting the Porsche to the test on the turns between here and Helena, or spending time with...
Thomas "Tom" Coffman
Apr 24, 2016
Tom Coffman, 57, of Great Falls, lost his battle with pancreatic cancer on Sunday, April 24, 2016 at his home.A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 30, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Bethel Lutheran Church followed by interment at Highland Cemetery and a reception at the church. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.Tom was born January 7, 1959...
