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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 Skees

John Skees

Jan 30, 2015

John R. Skees, 80, died Friday, January 30, 2015 of a massive heart attack.John was born on August 3, 1934, and was a lifetime resident of Great Falls. He graduated from Great Falls High School in 1952 and the University of Montana in 1956, where he received a degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in finance.John owned and operated...

Dorothy Grace Schoberg

Dorothy Grace Schoberg

Jan 29, 2015

Dorothy Grace (Reynolds) Schoberg, 66, of Great Falls, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2015 at Peace Hospice.Family services will be held at a later date. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Schnider Funeral Home.Dorothy, better known as Dorie was born on February 3, 1948 in Bowie, Texas to James and Mavis (Pitsenburger) Reynolds.She loved reading, crocheting, suduko,...

Bertie Sigvardt

Bertie Sigvardt

Jan 29, 2015

Bertie Jeanne Sigvardt nee Skees, 86, life-long resident of Great Falls, died peacefully in her sleep, at home, on January 29, 2015.She was born November 3, 1928, the eldest daughter of Jack and Bertha Skees (Skees Gas Shop and Fireplace Center). She attended the Ursuline Academy until 2nd grade, and then transferred to St. Mary's school, where she made friends...

Marjorie Lukasik

Marjorie Lukasik

Jan 27, 2015

Marjorie Lukasik, 96, of Great Falls, passed away January 27, 2015. A visitation will be held Wednesday, February 4, 2015 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Schnider Funeral Home.She was born June 8, 1918 to Oluf and Agnes Eggen. She graduated from Great Falls High School in 1937. She married Walter Lukasik on June 8, 1940. She was a...

Ambre Yandell-Grovhoug

Ambre Yandell-Grovhoug

Jan 26, 2015

Ambre Lee Yandell Grovhoug, 33, of Great Falls Montana passed away peacefully Monday, January 26, 2015.A funeral service will be held at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel on Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.Ambre was born on April 30, 1981 at Mountain Home AFB Idaho. She spent happy childhood years at Fairchild AFB,...

Eileen Hoff-Foley

Eileen Hoff-Foley

Jan 25, 2015

Eileen Hoff-Foley, 88, of Great Falls, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 25, 2015 fighting a battle with metastatic liver cancer her last months at Peace Hospice. Eileen was born in Nashua, MT, May 3, 1926 to Mike and Meral Sterback. She married Robert M. Foley Sr. and together raised their children, Robert M. Foley...

Ronald "Ronnie" Budeski

Ronald "Ronnie" Budeski

Jan 23, 2015

Ronald Ronnie Eugene Budeski, 85, of Great Falls, was called home by the Lord, Friday morning January 23, 2015, while he was peacefully sleeping.Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 29, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Schnider Funeral Home. A vigil service will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 29, 2015 at Our Lady of...

Harold "Harry" Watkins

Harold "Harry" Watkins

Jan 22, 2015

Harold Harry Watkins, 56, of Great Falls, passed away Thursday, January 22, 2015 from cancer, after a five year battle.A celebration of life will be held at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel on Monday, January 26, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.Harry was born July 4, 1958 in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania. He worked diligently to complete the...

Adelia Hurst

Adelia Hurst

Jan 22, 2015

Adelia Marie Hurst, 80, of Great Falls, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 22, 2015 at Peace Hospice with her daughters by her side.Visitation will be held on Monday, January 26, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Schnider Funeral Home. A funeral liturgy will be held on Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at St. Anns Cathedral at 12:00 p.m....

Shelley Lighter

Shelley Lighter

Jan 21, 2015

Shelley Lighter, 59, of Great Falls, passed away after a brave fight with cancer on Wednesday, January 21, 2015.A celebration of life will be held later in the spring. Schnider Funeral Home is handling arrangements.Shelley was born on January 25, 1954 in the Dowels, Oregon to Sterling and Ann (Wilkins) Rood. She grew up with two sisters in Chico, CA....

Trevor "Trev" Semenza

Trevor "Trev" Semenza

Jan 20, 2015

Trevor Lawrence Trev Semenza, 44, of Great Falls, passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2015, in an automobile accident.A vigil service will be held Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. A funeral liturgy will be held Wednesday, January 28, at 2:00 p.m., with a gathering immediately following the service at Holy Spirit. Schnider Funeral Home...

Dorothy M. May

Dorothy M. May

Jan 18, 2015

Dorothy Martha May of Great Falls passed away on January 18, 2015 at Peace Hospice.Dorothy was born on April 3, 1927 to Angeline and Nick Popovich in Great Falls. She married Ed May on August 16, 1947. Known affectionately as Dodo, she spent the majority of her years in her roles as a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Her first...

Baxter Brown

Baxter Brown

Jan 17, 2015

Baxter Landon Brown Jr., 54, of Great Falls, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2015.Baxter was born on July 5, 1960 to Baxter Landon Brown Sr. and Anita (Merrell) Brown in Dillon, Montana. He joined the Air Force at the age of 18 after completing high school and became an electronic tech.He is survived by his parents Baxter and Anita...

Larry Posey

Larry Posey

Jan 17, 2015

Larry E. Posey, 65 of Clancy, MT, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2015.He was born on November 23, 1949 in Fargo, ND to Don and Nelda Posey. He graduated from C.M. Russell High School in 1967. Soon, thereafter, he went to Bremerton, WA where he was accepted into apprenticeship at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. He spent a year...

Loren Gewald

Loren Gewald

Jan 17, 2015

Loren W. Gewald Jr. 80, of Great Falls, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2015 as a result of Lewy Body Dementia and Parkinson Disease.A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 24, 2015 at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.Loren Smokey was born on November 7, 1934 to Loren and Lillian...

Pastor Jim Anderson

Pastor Jim Anderson

Jan 16, 2015

Pastor Jim Anderson, 76, of Great Falls, passed away at a care facility in Lewistown, MT.A memorial service will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 23, 2015 at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel. Schnider Funeral Home is handling arrangements.James Anderson was born April 12, 1938 in Dyersburg, TN, the son of George and Mamie Willow Anderson. Jim had been recruited by...

Landen-James Sheppard

Landen-James Sheppard

Jan 13, 2015

Landen-James Loyal Sheppard, 2, of Great Falls, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2015.A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 17, 2015 at Heritage Baptist Church, 900 52nd St. N. Guest should wear yellow accents in honor of Landen-James. Schnider Funeral Home is handling arrangements.Landen-James was born on April 25, 2012 in Great Falls, Montana...

John Hurlbut

John Hurlbut

Jan 11, 2015

John O. Hurlbut passed away January 11, 2015 in Helena at 89 years.A funeral liturgy will be held on Thursday, January 15, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at SS Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in East Helena with burial in the Stanford Cemetery on Friday, January 16, 2015. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.John was born in Superior, Wyoming on...

Michelle "Shelley" Campbell

Michelle "Shelley" Campbell

Jan 10, 2015

Michelle Shelly Campbell, 53, of Great Falls, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2015, surrounded by family.No services are planned. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Schnider Funeral Home.Shelly was born on November 6, 1961 in Great Falls to Warren and Patricia (Augustine) OKeefe. She married Charles Campbell in 1985 in Great Falls.She enjoyed helping others out of...

Gary Vye

Gary Vye

Jan 9, 2015

Gary Michael Vye, 73, of Belt, passed away on Friday, January 9, 2015.A vigil service will be held on Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. A funeral liturgy will be held on Thursday, January 15, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the...

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