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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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Rae Hauk

Rae Hauk

Feb 16, 2016

Rae Lorene Hauk, 81, of Stanford, passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2016 with her loyal husband Don, by her side.Rae was born on September 20, 1934 in Terry, Montana to Glenn and Elizabeth (Roos) Buckingham. She attended grade school in Terry, where she met Don, her future husband. They grew up together, were confirmed together, attended junior high as...

Donald S. Smith

Donald S. Smith

Feb 13, 2016

Donald Stewart Smith, 95, of Great Falls, passed away Saturday, February 13, 2016.Donald was born in Buffalo, Wyoming on February 29, 1920. While he was still young, his family moved to Sheridan, Wyoming where he grew up. He graduated from Sheridan High School in June, 1938. Shortly after that, he joined the Wyoming National Guard. The guard was called into...

Joe Feldman

Joe Feldman

Feb 13, 2016

Joseph Anthony Feldman, 74, of Great Falls, passed away Saturday, February 13, 2016.Joseph Joe was born in East Helena, Montana on December 4, 1941 to Frank B. and Alice E. (Cahill) Feldman. He attended Cathedral High School in Helena graduating in 1960. From 1960 to 1962, he served in the US Army where he received a good conduct medal. Joe...

Dorothy Creveling

Dorothy Creveling

Feb 11, 2016

Dorothy Marie Creveling, 84, of Cascade, was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 11, 2016 at Peace Hospice in Great Falls, Montana. She passed peacefully, surrounded by her loving family.A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at Hillside Cemetery in Cascade. A memorial service will follow at 11:00 a.m....

James "Jim" Cummings

James "Jim" Cummings

Feb 10, 2016

James Jim Arthur Cummings, 73, of Great Falls, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 of natural causes having battled Parkinsons disease the past 3 years.Jim was born June 1, 1942 in Great Falls, Montana to C.H. Pete and Isabel Travis Cummings. He grew up in Great Falls attending Russell Elementary, West...

Shirley Lucas

Shirley Lucas

Feb 9, 2016

Shirley Meeks Lucas, 83, of Highwood and Great Falls, died February 9, 2016 at Peace Hospice.The vigil service will be at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 201 44th St S, Great Falls, on Sunday, February 14, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. The funeral liturgy will be held there as well on Monday, February 15, 2016 at 11:00 a.m.She was born October 28,...

Gwendolyn "Gwen" Wiederrich

Gwendolyn "Gwen" Wiederrich

Feb 9, 2016

Gwendolyn Gwen May Wiederrich, 86, quietly passed away on February 9, 2016 at a local care facility.Private family services will take place at a later date. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Schnider Funeral Home.Gwen was born October 6, 1929 to Fred and Lela Littlefield in Big Sandy, Montana. She graduated from high school in 1949 and attended...

David Kelly

David Kelly

Feb 8, 2016

David Dale Kelly Old Dad, 69, of Great Falls, passed away Monday, February 8, 2016 at a local hospital.No services are requested.David is survived by his three children, Joseph, Teddi and David.

Angela Vohs

Angela Vohs

Feb 8, 2016

We lost our beautiful daughter, wife, and mother in a tragic car accident early on the morning of February 8, 2016. She was just returning to Great Falls after dropping her oldest daughter off for her first basketball practice.Visitation will be Friday, February 12, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Schnider Funeral Home. The funeral service will be...

Antonio Alvarez

Antonio Alvarez

Feb 7, 2016

Antonio Tony Alvarez, 82, of Great Falls, passed away on February 7, 2016.Visitation will be Wednesday, February 10, 2016 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Schnider Funeral Home. The funeral service will be Thursday, February 11, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel. Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.Tony was...

Roy Dower

Roy Dower

Feb 4, 2016

Roy Eynon Dower passed away Thursday, February 4, 2016 in Great Falls, MT. We have lost an exceptional Father and a stellar human being. Roy was born on April 1, 1932 to Charles and Beatrice Dower in Butte, Montana. He was raised in Butte and attended Emerson, Greeley and Butte High Schools. Roy was mechanically inclined from a very young...

Joanne Love

Joanne Love

Feb 3, 2016

Joanne S. Love, 83, Great Falls, passed away Wednesday, at Peace Hospice House. Joanne is survived by her husband Perry, and a son Jon. Family services are planned. Schnider Funeral Home.

Anna Mae Fleming

Anna Mae Fleming

Feb 2, 2016

Anna Mae Fleming, 96, of Great Falls, passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at Peace Hospice in Great Falls.Visitation will be from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at Schnider Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 11, 2016 at First Presbyterian Church. Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery....

Michael "Mike" Adkins

Michael "Mike" Adkins

Jan 30, 2016

Michael L. Adkins, 68, of Great Falls, passed away suddenly on Saturday, January 30 of a heart attack at the Benefis Healthcare emergency room.A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, February 6, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Schnider Funeral Home Hospitality Room. Everyone who knew Mike is welcome. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.Mike was born...

Michael Adkins

Michael Adkins

Jan 30, 2016

Michael Adkins, 68, of Great Falls, passed away January 30, 2016.A celebration of life held later, full obituary to follow.Cremation has taken place under the direction of Schnider Funeral Home.

Lawrence "Larry" Daggett

Lawrence "Larry" Daggett

Jan 29, 2016

Lawrence L. Larry Daggett, 69, of Great Falls, passed away on January 29, 2016.Larry was born in Great Falls, but was raised in Laurel, Montana. He graduated from Eastern Montana College with a BA in History and Music. He served in the Army (First Infantry Division and the 2/160th Infantry Ninth Division) during the Vietnam conflict from 1969 to 1971,...

Harriet Krattiger

Harriet Krattiger

Jan 28, 2016

Harriet Sis Krattiger (Brown) was born June 16, 1940, to Gwyn and Ruby Brown in Dillon, Montana. She was raised on a ranch and attended school in Armstead, Montana. In 1953, her family moved to Dillon, where she finished her schooling, graduating in 1958. She worked as a nurse's aide for a couple of years before moving to Great Falls,...

Gerald "Jerry" Obresley

Gerald "Jerry" Obresley

Jan 27, 2016

Gerald Jerry Obresley, 78, of Great Falls, a longtime law enforcement officer and educator, died of natural causes at Peace Hospice Wednesday with his family by his side.Jerry was born in Great Falls on Sept. 17, 1937 to Joe and Gladys Obresley. He graduated from Great Falls High School and worked at the Cascade County courthouse and with the Great...

Harold White

Harold White

Jan 26, 2016

Harold Rodney Gabby White, 84, of Augusta, passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2016.Gabby was born June 10, 1931 at the Elk Creek homestead west of Augusta. He was the middle of 5 boys born to Pat and Catherine White. Growing up on a ranch during World War II taught him hard work, hunting, fishing, and the importance of family...

Thomas Krogfoss

Thomas Krogfoss

Jan 26, 2016

Thomas W. Krogfoss, 81, of Great Falls, passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 after a long battle with cancer.Thomas was born to Charles and Thelma (Strand) Krogfoss on June 30, 1934 in Crary, North Dakota where he was raised with ten other siblings. He married his first wife, Opal Catherine Rardon on September 18. 1954 in Devils Lake, ND....

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