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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Wayne Joseph Robinson

Wayne Joseph Robinson

May 29, 2024

Wayne Joseph Robinson, aged 62, passed away on May 29, 2024, in Great Falls, Montana.

Wayne was born on February 21, 1962, to Joe and Lucille Robinson in Great Falls, Montana. He earned an Associate degree from Helena Vo-Tech in welding technology. Wayne worked as a welder for four years and then enlisted with the MTANG. During...

Gary William White (Duke)

Gary William White (Duke)

May 28, 2024

Gary William White (Duke) passed away peacefully at home in his sleep on May 28, 2024. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Gary was born on October 7, 1957, to Billy Jo and Dorothy (Kuntz) White. He was the youngest of three children and the only boy.

He moved around...

Vada Louise Morgan

Vada Louise Morgan

May 28, 2024

Vada Louise Morgan passed away on May 28, 2024, at the age of 82. She was born on November 15, 1941.

Vada was the bookkeeper at Montgomery Ward for a number of years and owned a trucking company before her retirement. She retired in Silver Lakes where she volunteered at a local hospital, loved playing golf, and...

Raymond Martin Herigon

Raymond Martin Herigon

May 27, 2024

Raymond Martin Herigon, aged 85, passed away on May 27, 2024. Raymond was born in Arco, Minnesota, on September 30, 1939, to Lawrence and Martha Herigon.

Into adulthood, Raymond pursued a career as an electrician, working for Boeing. In his free time, he enjoyed being outside, especially when he was fishing, crabbing, shrimping, camping, and hunting. He...

Charles Clarence "Charlie" Abernathy

Charles Clarence "Charlie" Abernathy

May 26, 2024

Charles Clarence “Charlie” Abernathy, Jr. passed away peacefully at Peace Hospice early Sunday morning, May 26, 2024, with his family nearby. Family and friends had celebrated his 90th birthday just a week before, something he enjoyed immensely. His biggest joy was his family. He is survived by his wife of almost 64 years, Sydne; children, John Abernathy (Shannon), Jennifer...

Charene Jane Richmond

Charene Jane Richmond

May 25, 2024

Charene Jane Richmond went to be with the Lord on May 25, 2024. She was 74 years old. She was an avid crafter and loved gardening.

She is survived by her brother, Robert (Janet) Williams of Great Falls; son, Damon (Stephanie) Richmond of Missouri; daughter, Darcy (Daniel) Herriman of Florida; five grandsons, Jordan (Amanda) Herriman, Dustin Herriman,...

Earl Elmer Ackerman

Earl Elmer Ackerman

May 22, 2024

Earl Elmer Ackerman, 93, passed away on May 22, 2024, surrounded in love and comfort by his family. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Schnider Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on August 2, 2024, at First Congregational Church UCC (2900 9th Ave South, Great Falls, MT 59405), immediately followed by a...

Jamie Elaine Williams

Jamie Elaine Williams

May 21, 2024

Jamie Elaine Williams aged 54, passed away on May 21, 2024, in Great Falls, Montana.

Jamie was born on February 23, 1970, in Casper, Wyoming to John Michael and Shirley Ann Williams. She received a master’s degree in education and library science. She was an educator librarian and an inspirational coach. She worked in education for 28...

Donald Lloyd Keith

Donald Lloyd Keith

May 21, 2024

Donald Lloyd Keith of Great Falls passed away on May 21, 2024, at the age of 80. Don was born on April 12, 1944, in Salina, KS to Ethel Fugate and Lloyd Devall Keith. He graduated from Chester High School and went on to the University of Montana to get a BS in Business Administration in 1970.

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Warren "Royce" Cappis

Warren "Royce" Cappis

May 19, 2024

Warren “Royce” Cappis, long-time resident of Fort Benton, MT and recently Great Falls, MT passed away on May 19, 2024, at the age of 84 and 11months, at Benefis Hospital in Great Falls. He fought a very brief pneumonia brought on by the Covid virus.

You may have known him as your high school Math teacher in...

Jacqueline Carmen Perbil

Jacqueline Carmen Perbil

May 16, 2024

Jacqueline Carmen Perbil, aged 96, passed away on May 16, 2024, in Great Falls, Montana. She is survived by two sons, Norman and Daniel Perbil.

She was born Jacqueline Carmen Gorrie to Raoule Gorrie and Eveline Gorrie (Godin) on October 29, 1927, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, with two nieces, a nephew, and many second, third, and fourth...

Joseph Richard Mcquire

Joseph Richard Mcquire

May 16, 2024

Joseph Richard McQuire was born on May 4, 1938, in Great Falls, Montana and passed away on May 16, 2024, in Great Falls.

Joe graduated from Great Falls and went to school for Criminal Justice in Bozeman, MT. He was in the Marines for four years. He retired in 1987 after 27 years from the Great Falls...

Phyllis "Peggy" Walley Turner

Phyllis "Peggy" Walley Turner

May 15, 2024

Phyllis “Peggy” Walley Turner passed away on May 15, 2024, in Great Falls. She was born on December 28, 1926, in Choteau to Lew and Ellen Walley. She lived and was educated in Choteau, Fairfield, Augusta, and graduated from Helena High in 1945. She then graduated from Montana State College School of Nursing in 1948.

Peggy married...

Lisa Marie Pfeiffer

Lisa Marie Pfeiffer

May 15, 2024

Lisa Marie Pfeiffer passed away on May 15, 2024, after a short illness. Lisa was born on April 24, 1962, in Great Falls, Montana to Gerald and Mertyl “Louise” Gordon White. She graduated from CMR high school in 1980 and started her college degree at Montana University. She finished her degree at the University of Great Falls. Lisa later...

Andrea Kay Miller

Andrea Kay Miller

May 15, 2024

Andrea Kay Miller was born on November 5, 1956, and peacefully passed away in the company of her beloved husband on May 15, 2024.

She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Danny “Boomer” Miller; children, Shelby Williams and Jason (Krista Goulet) Miller; grandchildren, Kail (Bri) Williams and Chloe Williams; great-grandchildren, Brian “Gus” Shawler, Arthur Williams,...

Barbara Jean (Osweiler) Francetich

Barbara Jean (Osweiler) Francetich

May 14, 2024

Barbara Jean (Osweiler) Francetich, 88, of Tracy, MT, passed away May 14 at her home surrounded by family. A celebration of her life will be held at Holy Trinity Church (692 Stockett Rd, Stockett, MT 59480) in Centerville on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at the Sand Coulee Cemetery followed by a luncheon at...

Kenneth Gebhardt

Kenneth Gebhardt

May 12, 2024

Ken W. Gebhardt Sr. of Great Falls passed away at home on May 12, 2024, at the age of 87. He spent his final days sharing life stories and memories with his loved ones close by.

Ken was born in Clay Center, KS and was raised in Iowa. He was forever a mid-western boy at heart.

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Susan Campbell Hall

Susan Campbell Hall

May 11, 2024

Susan Campbell Hall passed on May 11, 2024, in Great Falls Peace Hospice at the age of 88 and 3 days. She will be missed and always be loved by many for her quick wit and her kind heart. Sue had many passions in life and achieved many wonderful things. She was born in Helena, MT, graduated from Helena...

Jim "Westy" Westermeyer

Jim "Westy" Westermeyer

May 11, 2024

Jim “Westy” Westermeyer, 81, of Vaughn passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at home with his wife and youngest daughter by his side.

“Jimmy” was born on September 21, 1942, to Milton and Gladys Westermeyer. He graduated from Great Falls High School in 1960. He met Muggs Baehler while “Cruising the Drag” in the Spring of...

Rosina Houtz Smith

Rosina Houtz Smith

May 10, 2024

Rosina Houtz Smith (known affectionately as, "Aunt Zina," to nieces and nephews), 76, of Great Falls, went to be with her Savior on May 10, 2024.

Rosina placed grace, kindness, and love into everything she did. She was a loving mother of two, grandmother of four, as well as a loving caregiver to countless foster and daycare...

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