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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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David Doran
Aug 23, 2016
David Doran was born October 1, 1948 in Fort Collins, Colorado to Michael Patrick Doran and Joyce Bowcutt Doran. His family moved to Great Falls, Montana where his father, Pat, was a well-known vet in the Great Falls community, and it was there that he developed his love for animals and the outdoors. His family enjoyed spending much time at...
Harold Poulsen
Aug 21, 2016
Harold Poulsen, a true American entrepreneur, died in Great Falls, at the age of 90, on August 21, 2016. After a brief illness, he spent his last moments in Peace Hospice surrounded by friends and family.A memorial service will be Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel. Friends are invited to share lunch with the...
William "Bill" Lowden
Aug 19, 2016
William M. Lowden, 91, of Great Falls, passed away Friday, August 19, 2016 at a local care facility.A memorial service will be held on Thursday, August 25, 2016 at Peace Lutheran Church at 2:00 p.m. Schnider Funeral is handling the arrangements.Bill was born April 27, 1925 in Buffalo, NY. He was educated in New York City and Grand Rapids, Michigan....
Irene Smith
Aug 19, 2016
Irene Cecelia Smith, 85, of Great Falls, passed away August 19, 2016.Full obituary will follow.Celebration of life planned for a later date.Schnider Funeral Home is handling the cremation.
Mary Malyevac
Aug 19, 2016
Mary T. (Andrews) Malyevac, 95, of Great Falls, passed away August 19, 2016 at a local care facility.Mary was born on September 3, 1920, in Butte, Montana, daughter of Elizabeth Rokovik and Nicholas Andrews, the 5th child of nine siblings. She was fiercely proud to be Catholic, Croation and a Butte native. Upon graduation from Butte High School in 1938,...
Paul Goldsby
Aug 18, 2016
Paul F. Goldsby, 82, of Great Falls, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2016 at his home.A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, August 29, 2016 at OConnor Memorial Chapel.Paul was born on March 30, 1934 in Missoula, Montana to Jack and Blanche Goldsby. He graduated from Missoula County High School. He entered the U.S. Air Force...
Emma Mahoney
Aug 17, 2016
Emma (Fisher) Mahoney, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at the age of 104.At her request, a family memorial graveside service will be held at Highland Cemetery in Great Falls, Monday, August 29, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. (no reception).Emma was born January 27, 1912 in Stanford, MT to George and Alina (de Young) Fisher, who immigrated from Holland in 1905....
Adam Michael Petzack
Aug 17, 2016
Adam Michael PetzackAugust 4, 1987- August 17, 2016Loving son of Lori Petack of NY; brother of Joseph and Jennifer Petzack of NY; adoring grandson of Ronnie and Joseph Getz of NY; nephew of Sheri and Michael Apple of NY, Allan Barrie of GA, Diana Billeci of FL, Steven Green of NJ, Kay and Richard Cowan of CT. RIP OUR ANGEL...
Eugene W. Mcdonald
Aug 15, 2016
He was born Wendell Eugene Bradrick on August 13, 1928 but only a few people know that; you know him as Mac McDonald. He was born in Ohio but went to California when his maternal uncle adopted him following the deaths of his parents.After graduating from Woodrow Wilson High School, he enlisted in the US Marine Corps and served in...
Darwin Mang
Aug 13, 2016
Darwin Quentin Mang, age 68, of Great Falls, died suddenly at his home Saturday, August 13, 2016.Darwin grew up on the Fairfield Bench where he lived with his parents, Frank Quentin Mang and Ethel Mang on the family dairy farm. He attended Fairfield High School and Montana State University before serving in the Navy and being deployed to Vietnam. He...
Aloysius "Al" Diekhans
Aug 13, 2016
Aloysius Al Joseph Diekhans, 74, of Great Falls, passed away at Peace Hospice on Saturday, August 13, 2016.Al was born in Fort Benton, Montana to Aloys and Helen Diekhans on April 29, 1942. While still young, he moved with his family to Illinois and back to Choteau and in 1948, when he was six, the family moved to and settled...
Joyce Bowman
Aug 12, 2016
Joyce Myree Bowman, 71, passed away Friday, August 12, 2016 at her home in Sun River.A memorial service will be held in celebration of her life at Northwest Family Fellowship on Friday, August 26, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. Side dishes and desserts to share are welcome.Joyce was born to Donald and Irene Anderson on September 14, 1944 in Great Falls....
Norma Jean Wimmer
Aug 12, 2016
Norma Jean Wimmer, 88, of Great Falls, passed away Friday, August 12, 2016 at a local care facility.A memorial service will be held on Friday, August 19, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Sunrise Presbyterian Church, 3809 6th Ave S. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the cremation.Norma was born in Fort Scott, Kansas on May 20, 1928. She attended school throughout...
Alice L. Rushton
Aug 12, 2016
Alice L. Rushton, 86, of Great Falls, passed away Friday, August 12, 2016 at her home. Services are pending and in the care of Schnider Funeral Home.
Genevieve Dawson
Aug 10, 2016
Genevieve Betty (Sivumaki) Dawson, 81, passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord on August 10, 2016 at Peace Hospice, in Great Falls, MT.Born on January 27, 1935 to John and Ruth Sivumaki, Gen was the first of three children. She grew up on the family ranch in Belt, MT graduating from Belt Valley High School in 1952. Raised in...
Tom Lowery
Aug 10, 2016
Tom Lowery, 83, of Great Falls, passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2016.Visitation will be Monday, August 15, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel followed by the funeral service at 10:00 a.m., also at Hillcrest. Burial will follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.Tom was born on June 9, 1933 in Great Falls,...
Bernice J. Rasmussen
Aug 10, 2016
Bernice J. Rasmussen, 65, of Great Falls, passed away August 10, 2016.No services per her request. Schnider Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
Gloria Stokes
Aug 9, 2016
Gloria Stokes, 62, of Great Falls, passed away on August 9, 2016.Cremation has taken place under the direction of Schnider Funeral Home.
Craig Curtis
Aug 9, 2016
Craig Michael Curtis, 48, of Great Falls, passed away on Tuesday, August 9 , 2016 of unknown causes.Craig was born on September 27, 1967 in Great Falls. He was raised in Great Falls and Vaughn, and graduated from Simms High School. Shortly after graduation he began working for Albertsons, he worked there for 25+ years. Craig also worked at the...
Laverne Mcnaughton
Aug 9, 2016
LaVerne McNaughton, 90, formerly of Butte, passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2016, in Great Falls, MT.A vigil service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, August 12, 2016 at St. Anns Catholic Church in Butte. A funeral liturgy will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 13, 2016 at St. Anns Catholic Church with burial to follow...
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