Obituaries

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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Elsie Pankowski

Elsie Pankowski

Nov 28, 2013

Elsie Marie Pankowski, 80, of Great Falls, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2013 at Peace Hospice after a long battle with multiple myeloma.A family memorial service is planned at a later date. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.Elsie was born January 31, 1933, in rural Ross, North Dakota, to Frank and Geraldine Cvancara. She attended country grade schools...

Joyce Pennington

Joyce Pennington

Nov 28, 2013

Joyce Pennington, 82, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2013 at Grandview Assisted Living after a yearlong battle with cancer.A memorial service will be held at First English Lutheran Church, 726 2nd Ave N, at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, December 9, 2013. A reception will follow at the church. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.Joyce was born August 11,...

Olaf Ingman

Olaf Ingman

Nov 27, 2013

Olaf Gerhardt Ingman, 88, passed away Wednesday, November 27, at Peace Hospice after a tough battle with lung cancer.A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, December 2, 2013 at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel. Burial of ashes will take place at Ft. Harrison Veterans Cemetery in Helena at a later date. Schnider Funeral Home is handling arrangements.Olaf...

Eileen Riha

Eileen Riha

Nov 26, 2013

Eileen F. Riha, 74, of Great Falls, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at her home.A gathering of family and friends will be held on Sunday, December 1, 2013 from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at 3708 2nd Ave S, with a potluck. Schnider Funeral Home is handling arrangements.Eileen was born on June 5, 1939 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania to...

Dennis Corbitt

Dennis Corbitt

Nov 24, 2013

Dennis M. Corbitt, 83, of Great Falls passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2013 at his home.At his request no services are being planned. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Schnider Funeral Home.Dennis was born in Dickson, Tennessee to Dennis B and Eva (Moore) Corbitt on December 22, 1929. After the death of his mother from child birth...

Maurice Hurst

Maurice Hurst

Nov 24, 2013

Maurice D. Hurst, 81, of Great Falls, died in Salt Lake City, Utah on Sunday, November 24, 2013.A visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at Schnider Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel with burial to follow at...

Cody Yuhas

Cody Yuhas

Nov 23, 2013

Cody John Yuhas, of Missoula, Montana passed away on November 23, 2013 following a motor vehicle accident in Great Falls.His funeral service will be at Christ United Methodist Church on Saturday, November 30, 2013 at 1:00 p.m., with interment to follow in Red Butte Cemetery. Schnider Funeral Home is handling arrangements.Cody John Yuhas, 24 years old, was born in Great...

Ernest Lamere Iii

Ernest Lamere Iii

Nov 22, 2013

Ernest Gene LaMere III, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2013 at the Benefis NICU.A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.Ernest is survived by his mother, Shayla Jenkins; his grandparents, Shaun Jenkins, Erica McDaniel, Patricia Larson, and Dave Nagy; his uncle...

Maxine Cavanaugh

Maxine Cavanaugh

Nov 21, 2013

Maxine (Pearson) Cavanaugh, 93, of Great Falls, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2013 at a local assisted living facility.A vigil service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, November 25, 2013 and a funeral liturgy will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 26, 2013 both at St. Louis Catholic Church in Glenrock, WY.Maxine was born on...

Sharon Sevalstad

Sharon Sevalstad

Nov 20, 2013

Sharon (Velock) Sevalstad passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2013 after a courageous battle with cancer.A celebration of life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 24, 2013 at the Black Eagle Community Center. Schnider Funeral Home is handling arrangements.Sharon was born to Frank and Marylou Velock on February 10, 1959 in Great Falls, MT. Sharon attended Great...

Julia Desy

Julia Desy

Nov 20, 2013

Our mother, Julia (Medvec) Desy, passed away in Great Falls, Montana, on Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at the age of 92.There will be a viewing on Sunday, November 24, 2013 at Schnider Funeral Home from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. A funeral mass will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, November 25, 2013 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic...

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...

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