Leilanie D. Thune
May 11, 2025
Leilanie D. (Schott) Thune, aged 72, passed away on May 11, 2025, in Great Falls, MT.
Leilanie was born on October 17, 1952, in Great Falls, MT. She went on to graduate from Great Falls High School and married Ronnel D. Thune of Great Falls.
Surviving is her husband, Ronnel; daughter, Andrea Sweeney of Black Eagle, MT; sister, Rona (Mike) Debolt; brother,...
Pia Rose Matteucci Schermele
May 9, 2025
Pia Rose Matteucci Schermele, lovingly known as “Nona,” passed away peacefully on May 9, 2025, at the age of 93, surrounded by the family and love she so generously nurtured throughout her life.
A funeral mass will be held on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Great Falls, followed by a celebration of life...
Cheryl Sue Hutchinson
May 6, 2025
Cheryl Sue Hutchinson passed away in Cascade, MT on May 6, 2025, at age 80. As per her wishes, there will not be a funeral; a private memorial gathering will occur later at her country home. Her cremains will be placed next to those of her folks at Hillcrest Lawn and at several favorite locations in Montana.
Born the second child...
Celeste "Cecil" Peter Madill
May 5, 2025
Celeste “Cecil” Peter Madill was born on the family farm, near Rosefield, Saskatchewan, near Bracken, Saskatchewan, Canada, on December 14, 1937 to Cecilia (Klotz) and Alik Madill.
The Madill family originated from ethnic German Catholic farmers who travelled east to Hoffnungstal, near Odessa Russia, looking for farmland. They later left Europe looking for new opportunities to homestead and farm and ranch,...
Robert Bethuel Ibarra
May 4, 2025
Robert Bethuel Ibarra came to Montana in September 2015 to fulfill the dream in opening a Taqueria with his wife, Jamie and son, Xavier Ibarra.
They were living his dream and now Xavier will continue the dream.
"He will keep you posted"
Love, Xavie
William "Bill" Eugene Pedersen
May 2, 2025
William “Bill” Eugene Pedersen, aged 89, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2025, in Great Falls, Montana surrounded by all his children, grandchildren, brother, and sister-in-law. Bill was born on April 18, 1936, in Great Falls, the son of Eddie Pedersen and Thelma Warehime Pedersen.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Ken (Betty) Pedersen; sisters, Betty (Jerry)...
Scott Steinbach
May 1, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Scott Steinbach, who left us on May 1, 2025, at the age of 61. Though his time with us has ended, the legacy of his love and quiet wisdom will remain with us forever.
Born on March 6, 1964, in Helena, Montana, to Marvin and Verna Steinbach. Scott attended Augusta Public Schools, graduating...
Ty Steinbach
May 1, 2025
Ty Steinbach, a rancher and lifetime resident of the Steinbach ranch near Wolf Creek, Montana died unexpectedly on May 1, 2025, at the age of 64.
Ty is survived by his parents, Marvin Steinbach and Verna Steinbach; daughter, Avery Steinbach; stepdaughter, JeriLyn Dietz; brother, Shawn Steinbach; nieces, Skylar Berget, Sydne Joyce, and Allie Skaley; and nephews, Trevor Steinbach and Miles Steinbach....
Blanche Elaine Kravik
Apr 29, 2025
Blanche Elaine Kravik, aged 96, of Great Falls, MT, passed peacefully on Tuesday April 29, 2025, at home with her family. Visitation is Tuesday, May 6, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Schnider Funeral Home, followed with a graveside service on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Highland Cemetery at 11:00 a.m. and fellowship after at Schnider Funeral Home...
Darlene "Betty" Funyak
Apr 28, 2025
Darlene “Betty” Funyak, aged 86, passed away peacefully at home on April 28, 2025, of natural causes. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on July 12, 2025, at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Great Falls, with a reception immediately following at 1106 Ferguson Drive.
Born in Great Falls, Betty was the second youngest of ten children of Annie and Henry...
Darlene Betty Funyak
Apr 28, 2025
Darlene Betty Funyak, aged 86, passed away on April 28, 2025, in Great Falls, Montana. Service details will be announced at a later date.
James Francis Kanduch
Apr 27, 2025
James Francis Kanduch, aged 82, passed away peacefully at Peace Hospice in Great Falls, MT on April 27, 2025.
Jim was the firstborn to Francis and Margaret (Clark) Kanduch of Opportunity, MT. He was born on October 9, 1942. He graduated from Anaconda High School. Jim worked as a long-haul trucker, but his passion was farming. He was looking forward to...
William Theodore Coffman
Apr 24, 2025
William Theodore Coffman, aged 78, passed away on April 24, 2025, in Great Falls, Montana.
William was born on November 23, 1946, to Allen and Mary Evelyn (Heun) Coffman in Conrad, Montana. He attended Libby High School and went on to get his GED and to serve in the United States Army in the Vietnam War. Once he returned, he graduated...
Elsie Mae (Engen) Lorenz
Apr 24, 2025
Elsie Mae (Engen) Lorenz, aged 76, of Great Falls, Montana, passed away peacefully surrounded by love, laughter, family, and friends on April 24, 2025.
Born in Fairview, Montana, to Alf and Phyllis Engen, Elsie grew up in a close-knit family, full of love and lively adventures alongside her siblings, Robert, Harold, Mary, and her best friend and surviving sister, Evelyn.
Elsie listed...
Stephen White
Apr 23, 2025
A public viewing for Stephen White will take place from 5PM to 7PM on Tuesday April 29th at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel (1410 13th Street S., Great Falls).
Stephen Craig White of Great Falls passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at the age of 78. He was born on August 1, 1946, to Walter and Lorraine (Harrington) White in Great...
Darlene Kay (Vraa) Ellertson
Apr 21, 2025
Darlene Kay (Vraa) Ellertson passed away on April 21, 2025, in Great Falls, Montana at the age of 74. She was born in Wolf Point, Montana on January 6, 1951, to Irene and Orrie Vraa.
Darlene graduated from Froid High School and Northern Montana College. She was a teacher in Poplar for four years. She also worked at the Shelby Credit...
Shirley Tonkin
Apr 19, 2025
Longtime Great Falls resident, Shirley Tonkin, aged 87, passed away on April 19, 2025, at Hospice House in Kennewick, WA, in the loving presence of her daughter, Kristi. Her passing was peaceful and blessedly pain-free.
Shirley moved to Kennewick in August 2024 to be near Kristi and her family due to declining health. In her 8 months in Kennewick, Shirley made...
Chuck Lorenz
Apr 19, 2025
Chuck Lorenz was born on the family farm in North Dakota. He graduated from the Devils Lake High School. After graduation, he joined the National Guard and was called to the Army. Upon his discharge, he met the love of his life, Elsie Irene Kraft, while roller skating. They married on November 28, 1953, and spent 71 wonderful years making...
Darlene Yvonne Jurich
Apr 19, 2025
Darlene Yvonne Jurich (Peklewsky), aged 89, of Great Falls, MT, passed away on April 19, 2025, of natural causes at Peace Hospice of Great Falls. Darlene was born in Great Falls, MT on August 4, 1935, to Ralph and Carmen (Thelen) Peklewsky. She graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1953 and went on to marry her high school sweetheart...
Wanda Diane Gordon
Apr 18, 2025
Wanda Diane Gordon peacefully passed away on April 18, 2025, at her home in Great Falls at the age of 66. She survived cancer for 10 years.
Wanda is survived by her son, Chad (Katrina) Gordon; daughters, Alicia (Honorio) Sanchez and Darcy (Chato) Lumus; brother, Mike Brantner; sister, Debbie Zack; and 10 grandkids.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John...
