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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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Jamie Benavides

Jamie Benavides

Jan 24, 2016

Jamie Benavides, 39, of Great Falls, passed away January 24, 2016. Memorial service was held Saturday, January 30, 2016. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Schnider Funeral Home.

Elizabeth "Honey" O'Leyar

Elizabeth "Honey" O'Leyar

Jan 21, 2016

Elizabeth Honey OLeyar, 95, of Great Falls, passed away of natural causes Thursday, January 21, 2016 at Peace Hospice with family at her side.Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Schnider Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 28, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial...

Gertrude "Gertie" Rosbarsky

Gertrude "Gertie" Rosbarsky

Jan 21, 2016

Gertrude Gertie Rosbarsky, 88, of Great Falls, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2016.At her request, there will be no services. A private family gathering will be held at a later date. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.Gertie was born in Harlem, Montana on February 28, 1927 to Katherine F. and Philip A. Parks. She attended school in Lewistown...

Gerald Duane "Smitty" Smith

Gerald Duane "Smitty" Smith

Jan 21, 2016

Gerald Duane Smitty Smith, 65, of Black Eagle, passed away January 21, 2016.No services are being planned per his request. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Schnider Funeral Home.Smitty was born on July 26, 1950 in Devils Lake, North Dakota to Wilmar Smith and Phyllis Spitzer. He started work at Albys Quality Auto Glass, eventually working for Central...

Judy Hosford

Judy Hosford

Jan 21, 2016

Judy Hosford, 67, of Great Falls, passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2016 at Peace Hospice.Private family services will be held at a later date.Cremation has taken place under the direction of Schnider Funeral Home.

Elsie Thompson

Elsie Thompson

Jan 20, 2016

Elsie G. Thompson, 92, of Billings and former resident of Great Falls, died of natural causes Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at Mission Ridge Retirement Village.A small memorial service took place in the chapel at Mission Ridge Retirement Village and another memorial service will take place with burial at Manchester Cemetery in Great Falls at a later date. Schnider Funeral Home...

Susanne Merlo

Susanne Merlo

Jan 19, 2016

Susanne Adele Merlo went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at 74 years of age, at her home surrounded by her loving family.Susanne is survived by her husband, Ed; and children Bob and Marcia.She was born on March 27, 1941 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and her life travels included years spent in Mound, Minnesota, Spokane, Washington,...

Lucky Windham

Lucky Windham

Jan 18, 2016

Lucky Crazyhorse Memphis Windham passed away Monday, January 18, 2016.Lucky was an early Christmas gift to his family Terry Windham and Miranda Good. Being born pre-mature on December 16, 2015, he was born with a disadvantage. He fought with the tenacity of a prize fighter. Even though he wasnt expected to make it, he heroically fought for a month and...

Shena Harold

Shena Harold

Jan 17, 2016

Shena Darlean Harold, 54, of Black Eagle, passed away January 17, 2016.Private family services are planned for a later date.Cremation has taken place under the direction of Schnider Funeral Home.

Helen Deroeck

Helen Deroeck

Jan 16, 2016

Helen Teichrow DeRoeck, 87, of Great Falls, passed away Saturday, January 16, 2016. Burial of ashes will be in the family plot in Lustre, MT at a later date. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Schnider Funeral Home.

Christine Cobell

Christine Cobell

Jan 16, 2016

Christine M. Cobell, 75, of Great Falls, passed away January 16, 2016.No services are planned, per her request.Cremation has taken place under the direction of Schnider Funeral Home.

Robert Neuwerth

Robert Neuwerth

Jan 16, 2016

Robert Henry Neuwerth, 62, passed away Saturday, January 16, 2016 in the Great Falls Hospital.The Schnider Funeral Home has been entrusted with his cremation.Robert was born on March 4, 1953 in Havre, Montana to Carolyn (Woodward) and Karl Neuwerth. He was raised in Havre and graduated from Havre High School in 1971. He worked as a journeyman bricklayer for much...

Lucille "Lu" Penney

Lucille "Lu" Penney

Jan 15, 2016

Lucille Floretine Penney, 93, Great Falls passed away Friday, January 15, 2016 at the Grandview.A funeral liturgy will be Friday, January 29, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church with burial at Mount Olivet at a later date. Schnider Funeral Home is handling arrangements.Lucille was born on February 22, 1922 in St. Cloud, Minnesota to Nicholas...

Eldon Grey

Eldon Grey

Jan 15, 2016

Eldon R. Grey, 63, of Great Falls, passed away on January 15, 2016.A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, January 21, 2016 at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel at 2:00 p.m. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.Eldon was born on August 23, 1952 to Lawrence and Vivian (Arnoux) Grey in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. He joined the Army after...

Russell Davis

Russell Davis

Jan 15, 2016

Russell Davis, 83, of Great Falls, passed away Friday, January 15, 2016 at a local hospital.No services are planned at his request. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.Russell was born January 14, 1933 in Helena, Montana to Bob and Julia Davis. He graduated from high school in Helena and entered the US Airforce. After discharging from the Airforce Russell...

Merton Mader

Merton Mader

Jan 14, 2016

Merton D. Mader, 82, of Great Falls, a retired US Postal employee died Thursday, January 14, 2016, from complications of a stroke.A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 30, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel. Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery.Survivors include his three sons, Allan (Lori) Mader, Brian(Nancy)Mader, Clark (Lindsay) Mader; sisters Myrtle Terry and...

Catherine Frank

Catherine Frank

Jan 14, 2016

Catherine Cathy R. Frank, 85, passed away at Peace Hospice on January 14, 2016.A celebration of life will be held at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel, 1410 13th St S, at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 23, 2016. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.Cathy was born on January 20, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois to Adam and Catherine Lange. Cathy married...

Gunder "Curly" Anderson

Gunder "Curly" Anderson

Jan 13, 2016

Gunder Curly Anderson, 82, of Choteau, passed away at home on Wednesday, January 13, 2016 after a brief battle with cancerCurly was born on July 25th 1933, in Great Falls Montana to Grant and Allie Anderson. He grew up on the family farm outside of Cascade where he attended all 12 years of school. After graduation he spent a short...

Sylvia R. Lanham

Sylvia R. Lanham

Jan 11, 2016

Sylvia R. Lanham, 86, of Great Falls, died of natural causes on Monday, January 11, 2016.A memorial service will be at 11:00 am on Saturday, February 6, 2016 at Sunrise Presbyterian Church, 3809 6th Ave S. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Schnider Funeral Home.Sylvia was born July 7, 1929 in Owego, New York, the daughter of John...

Oliver "Gebo" Ameline

Oliver "Gebo" Ameline

Jan 10, 2016

Oliver Gebo Ameline, 84, of Great Falls, passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2016 of natural causes.Oliver Gebo was born on November 24, 1931 in Great Falls, Montana to Louis and Alice (Monroe) Ameline. He married Delores Bruce in Great Falls on October 11, 1968. Later they divorced. He drove truck for various construction companies in Montana. His last 15...

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