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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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John Fassler

John Fassler

Mar 31, 2015

John W. Fassler completed his earthly journey and passed into his heavenly fathers arms Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at Peace Hospice of natural causes.John was born June 6, 1932 in Canon City, Colorado to Joseph and Francis Fassler. He attended The Abby High School and Regis College. John honorably served his country in the US Coast Guard during the Korean...

Shirley Bowlin

Shirley Bowlin

Mar 27, 2015

Shirley Jean Swain Bowlin, 90, died peacefully of complications from Alzheimers at Edgewood Vista in Missoula on March 27, 2015. Shirley was born August 26, 1924, to Alice (Dickson) and Robert Swain in Great Falls, Montana. She attended Great Falls schools and graduated from Great Falls High School in 1942, as an Honor Society member. She worked at Monarch Lumber...

Suzanne King

Suzanne King

Mar 25, 2015

I lived, I died, and it was a hell of a ride!Suzanne is survived her husband Donald King of Great Falls; son Ronald John Mammen of Great Falls; daughters Krystina (Jim) Kolstad of Great Falls, Luann (Logan) LaSalle of Havre, Karen Marie (Shane) Kenfield of Chester, MT; sister Diana McKinney of Flathead Lake and Mesquite, AR; nieces Carly Cortright of...

Betty Lou Hall

Betty Lou Hall

Mar 22, 2015

Betty Hall, 84, of Great Falls passed away Sunday, March 22, 2015 at a local care facility. At Betty Lous request no services will be held. Schnider Funeral Home is handling arrangements.At Betty Lou Halls request, Robert W. Cole will send his mother to the moon on the next available rocket. Robert will follow upon his death and will wave...

Elida Garza Garrido

Elida Garza Garrido

Mar 19, 2015

Elida Garza Garrido,79, of Great Falls, passed away with her family at her bed side at Peace Hospice. Per her request, no services are planned. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Schnider Funeral Home. Elida was born August 26, 1935 in Yorktown, Texas and held various jobs until she met and married her U.S. Army soldier husband, Miguel...

Christopher G. Ja'Nice

Christopher G. Ja'Nice

Mar 19, 2015

Our much loved husband, dad and grandpa, Christopher Dee Ja'Nice walked into the Lords arms March 19, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. A viewing will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 24th at Schnider Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel at 10:00...

Walter Kingsley

Walter Kingsley

Mar 17, 2015

Walter Kingsley, 48, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Tuesday, March 17, 2015. At his request no services are planned. Schnider Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Dr. Robert Casey

Dr. Robert Casey

Mar 17, 2015

Dr. Robert Casey, beloved and respected obstetrician and gynecologist who helped to bring an entire generation of north central Montanans into this world, left us on March 17, 2015 at the age of 94.Born on September 4, 1920, in Butte, Montana, the only child to Patrick Casey, who emigrated to the Mining City from County Cork, Ireland and Inez Galligan...

Lucille Corr

Lucille Corr

Mar 17, 2015

Lucille Frances (OConnell) Corr, 86, of Great Falls, passed away on St. Patricks Day, Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at Benefis Hospital. The day before, she was planning to go home on St. Patricks Day and fix corned beef and cabbage.Lucille was born on October 31, 1928 to Thomas F. Butch and Josephine (Cebulla) OConnell, the tenth child of twelve. She...

Carol Fliginger

Carol Fliginger

Mar 14, 2015

Carol Fliginger, 68, of Great Falls passed away peacefully Saturday, March 14, 2015. A celebration of Carols life will be held at the Schnider Funeral Home Hospitality Room on Saturday, April 4, 2015 at 2:00 p.m.Carol was born January 8, 1947 in Minot, North Dakota to Butch and Ella Fliginger. Not long after, the family moved to Montana where Carol...

Dean Mora

Dean Mora

Mar 14, 2015

Dean Fred Mora, 79, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2015.At his request no services are being planned. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.Dean was born on December 3, 1935 in Great Falls, Montana to Fred and Marie (Steffani) Mora. He attended high school at Great Falls Central Catholic High School graduating in 1953. He attended college at the...

David Knaup

David Knaup

Mar 11, 2015

David A. Knaup, 57, of Stockett, passed away from a long, hard battle with cancer on March 11, 2015.David was born February 23, 1958 in Great Falls, MT and raised on a farm in Stockett. He went to Centerville and graduated in 1976. He helped ranchers and worked for Bison Ford for a year. He then went to work out...

Keely Hall

Keely Hall

Mar 10, 2015

On March 10, 2015 our beautiful Keely passed away peacefully holding the hand of the love of her life. Though we will miss her beyond words, we will forever remember and pass on the love, humor, strength, selflessness and compassion she brought to our lives.Keely was born on October 10, 1958 in Cut Bank, Montana. Her family moved to Columbia...

Harold Hofmann

Harold Hofmann

Mar 9, 2015

Harold Hofmann, 92, of Great Falls, passed away March 9, 2015.No services are planned at this time. He will be interred at Jefferson Barracks in St. Louis, Missouri at a later date.Harold was born July 25, 1922 in St. Louis, Missouri to Arthur and Edna Hofmann. He graduated from Central High School. Harold married Betty, his wife of 64 years...

John E. Hanewald

John E. Hanewald

Mar 8, 2015

John E. Hanewald, 65, of Great Falls, passed away at his residence March 8, 2015. Services are planned at a later date at Heritage Baptist Church.John was born September 1, 1949 to Harold and Betty Hanewald in Hazen, North Dakota. He graduated from Hazen High School in North Dakota.John was a Big Game guide and a cowboy who would often...

Warren Pirtle

Warren Pirtle

Mar 7, 2015

Warren Pirtle, 91, of Great Falls, passed away March 7, 2015. An open house will be held Sat. 3/14/2015 1-4 p.m. at 3427 2nd Ave N. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

June Blair

June Blair

Mar 7, 2015

Myrtle June Blair, 86, of Great Falls, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2015 from natural causes at Missouri River Manor.A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 21, 2015 at 12:00 pm at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel with a reception to follow. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.June was born April 28, 1928 in her grandmothers bed on the...

Shirley Cornelius

Shirley Cornelius

Mar 5, 2015

Shirley S. Cornelius, 90, of Cascade, passed away March 5, 2015. Cremation has taken place with services at a later date. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Dianne Laverdure

Dianne Laverdure

Mar 5, 2015

Ruth Dianne (DeBerry) Laverdure, 55, of Great Falls, passed away on March 5, 2015.A memorial service will be held on Monday, March 9, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangement.Dianne was born on January 26, 1960 to Rufus Bill and Alvina (LaMere) DeBerry in Great Falls. She attended Great Falls High...

Eveline Copenhaver

Eveline Copenhaver

Mar 3, 2015

Eveline Copenhaver, 75, of Great Falls, formerly of Shelby, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2015.Private family services will be held at Mount Olivet Cemetery.Eveline is survived by her children Duane (Anong Gwynn) Wilson and Alisa (Art) Knott both of Great Falls and Christine (Gary) Brandt of Pasco, WA; grandchildren Travis Wilson, Amber Skillman, Tara and Zack Brandt, Jennifer and...

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