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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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Virginia Francis

Virginia Francis

Nov 19, 2013

Virginia Kay Francis, 66, of Great Falls, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at a local hospice facility.Schnider Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Wilma "Willie" Zupan

Wilma "Willie" Zupan

Nov 17, 2013

Wilma Willie Marian (Nemec) Zupan, 94, died of natural causes on November 17, 2013 while living at Beehive Homes in Missoula.A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 30, 2013 at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel. Schnider Funeral Home is handling arrangements.Willie was born March 26, 1919, in Ellsworth, Iowa, and is the daughter of William and...

Margaret "Mardy" Millard

Margaret "Mardy" Millard

Nov 17, 2013

Margaret Mardy Gibson Millard, 96, a Black Eagle native, passed away peacefully at Park Place Health Care Center on Sunday, November 17, 2013.Cremation has taken place under the direction of Schnider Funeral Home. Mardy will be buried with her husband at the Highland Military Cemetery. A celebration of Mardys life will be held in Great Falls next summer.Mardy was born...

Joseph Heimes

Joseph Heimes

Nov 16, 2013

Joseph C. Heimes, 85, died of natural causes on November 16, 2013, in Great Falls.A vigil will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 24, 2013 at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel. A funeral liturgy will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 25, 2013 at St. Anns Cathedral with Father Oliver Doyle presiding. Burial will follow at Mount...

Robert "Bob" Tynes

Robert "Bob" Tynes

Nov 14, 2013

Robert Bob Tynes, age 83, known for his fishing prowess, pride in his family, plumbing and welding skills, and bright blue eyes, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2013.At Bobs request, no services are planned. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Schnider Funeral Home is handling arrangements.Bob was born in Great Falls, Montana and graduated...

Katherine Hayward

Katherine Hayward

Nov 14, 2013

Katherine Elizabeth Hayward, 98, of Sunburst, died on Thursday, November 14, 2013 at a local hospital. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Clorene Michel

Clorene Michel

Nov 13, 2013

Clorene Michel, 78, of Great Falls, died on Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at a local hospital.A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, November 22, 2013 at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel. Inurnment will take place at Enumclaw Evergreen Memorial Park at a later date. Schnider Funeral Home is handling arrangements.Clorene was born on March 4, 1935 in...

William "Bill" Taylor

William "Bill" Taylor

Nov 12, 2013

William R. Bill Taylor Jr., 86, of Great Falls, died on Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at the family home. He was recently diagnosed with liver and kidney cancer.A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 15, 2013 at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel. Burial will be held at Hillside Cemetery in Cascade, MT. Schnider Funeral Home is...

Alan Nelson

Alan Nelson

Nov 10, 2013

Alan G. Nelson, 80, passed away peacefully on the evening of November 10, 2013, with the love of his life by his side.He was born and raised in Bismarck, North Dakota, and obtained his BA in Biology from Westmar College in Le Mars, Iowa. During his time in Le Mars he served for two years in the U.S. Army. He...

Ardell O'Meara

Ardell O'Meara

Nov 9, 2013

Ardell Joseph "Joe" O'Meara, of Great Falls, formerly of Teigen, MT., passed away at his home on November 9, 2013, with his wife, Laura, and son, Joseph, at his side from natural causes. He was 68 years old. He was born August 10, l945 in Lewistown, Mt. to Helyn (Rellich) and Jacob Pendley. He received his education in Lewistown, finishing...

Hazel Budeski

Hazel Budeski

Nov 8, 2013

Hazel Marie (Luoma) Budeski, 83, of Great Falls, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2013 from natural causes.A visitation will be from noon to 4:00 p.m. on Monday, November 11, 2013 at Schnider Funeral Home. A vigil will be held at 7:00 p.m. with a viewing one hour prior on Monday, November 11, 2013 at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel.A funeral...

Helen Anderson

Helen Anderson

Nov 7, 2013

Helen Coleman Anderson, 80, of Fort Benton, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2013.A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at United Methodist Church, Fort Benton, Montana. Private burial will take place after. Schnider Funeral Home is handling arrangements.Helen, the oldest of four children, was born in 1933 at Bainville, Montana to Joseph...

Harry Baker

Harry Baker

Nov 5, 2013

Harry A. Baker, 97, of Cascade, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 5, 2013.A visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday,November 10, 2013 at Schnider Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, November 11, 2013 at Cascade United Methodist Church.Burial will follow at Cascade Cemetery. Schnider Funeral Home is...

Frances J. Reichelt

Frances J. Reichelt

Nov 4, 2013

Frances J. Reichelt, 85, of Havre, died on November 4, 2013 at her home of natural causes.Her funeral service will be at Christ Lutheran Church in Big Sandy, on Saturday, November 9, 2013 at 11:00 a.m., with visitation 1/2 hour prior to the service.Interment in the Big Sandy Cemetery will follow.Schnider Funeral Home is handling arrangements.Frances J. Reichelt was born...

Michael "Mickey" Meljie

Michael "Mickey" Meljie

Nov 1, 2013

Michael Novack Meljie, 76, of Great Falls, died on Friday, November 1, 2013 of natural causes at a local hospital.Visitation will be held on Monday, November 4, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Schnider Funeral Home. A funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at Corpus Christi Catholic Church. Burial will follow...

George Wald

George Wald

Nov 1, 2013

George Wald passed away Friday, November 1, 2013, at the age of 84, with his wife and children by his side. Services will be held at Holy Spirit Catholic Church; a vigil service will be held Friday, November 8, 2013 at 7:00 p.m., and a funeral mass will be held on Saturday, November 9, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. Interment will...

Colleen Kohles

Colleen Kohles

Oct 31, 2013

Colleen Kohles, 62, of Great Falls, died on October 31. A celebration of her life will be held on November 10 at 1:00 p.m. at the VFW #1087, 4123 10th Ave S.

Katherine "Kathy" Dane

Katherine "Kathy" Dane

Oct 31, 2013

Katherine Marie Dane, 64, of Great Falls, passed away unexpectedly at her home on October 31st, 2013. A funeral liturgy will be held at 3:30 pm on Thursday, November 7th, 2013 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.Kathy was born on October 7th, 1949 in Rolette, North Dakota. Kathy married the love of...

Andrew "Andy" Kakalecik

Andrew "Andy" Kakalecik

Oct 29, 2013

Andrew Andy Kakalecik, 91, of Great Falls, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2013 at Peace Hospice with his wife and family at his side.Services will be held at a later date. Schnider Funeral Home is handling arrangements.Andy was born on August 22, 1922 in Tracy, Montana to Joseph and Mary Kakalecik.He attended schools at Centerville. He worked for Carpenter...

Joseph Ora Kleffner

Joseph Ora Kleffner

Oct 29, 2013

Joseph Ora Kleffner, 74, of Belt, passed away at his home on October 29, 2013.A vigil service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 3, 2013 at St. Marks Catholic Church in Belt. A celebration funeral mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 4, 2013, at St. Marks Catholic Church. Private family inurnment to be...

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