Obituaries

Nov 16, 2023

A Life Well Lived Hebrews 13:16 And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices, God is pleased.

Ann Dobrinin was born on April 4, 1931. As a child, she enjoyed rolling a barrel while walking on top of it and large family dinners with her parents, 9 brothers, and...

Nov 16, 2023

J. Wade Hodges was born on July 15, 1931, to William C. and Gertrude Hodges. He ended his journey on November 16, 2023.

His first and most important identity was as a hard worker and entrepreneur. He started in grade school selling wheat for chicken feed to neighbors, delivering telegrams for Western Union, and pumping gas at...

Nov 16, 2023

It is with a very heavy heart that we share the passing of our beloved mother, Jean Fleury. She was born on November 28, 1935, in Great Falls, Montana. She was the youngest child of Theodor Zumbusch and Amelia Fick. Jean spent her younger years in Bemidji, MN. Part of that time was spent in a Catholic convent. She...

Nov 15, 2023

Richard Earl Schottey died of natural causes in Great Falls on November 15, 2023. He was born in Muskegon Heights, Michigan on June 1, 1940.

Richard is survived by his wife, Charlene Schottey; children, Kristen (Kevin) Jacobsen of Great Falls and Kevin Schottey of Missoula; grandchildren, Reilly Jacobsen and Molly (Collin) Whitesitt of Great Falls, Katy Koenig...

Nov 14, 2023

Walter A. Wilmann, aged 84, completed his final journey on November 14, 2023, at Peace Hospice with his loving family by his side. He was born in Great Falls, MT on April 1, 1939. He graduated from Great Falls High School in 1957 and attended college in Missoula. He was a highway estimator in the construction industry. He has...

Nov 12, 2023

Captain David Thomas Lambers, aged 36, passed away from complications of Lung Cancer, on Sunday, November 12, 2023, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane, WA.

A celebration of life will be held on December 16, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the Exhibition Hall at the Fair Grounds, with a graveside memorial to follow at Highland Cemetery. There...

Nov 11, 2023

Rolland Edward Boe was born in North Dakota on January 18, 1934, and died of natural causes at age 89 in his home on November 11, 2023.

Rolland enlisted in the Air Force in the mid-1950s and was stationed at a remote radar station in the territory of Alaska above the Arctic Circle. Upon discharge he attended...

Nov 9, 2023

Marjorie “Ann” Ross passed away peacefully at home on November 9, 2023. She was 84. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Schnider Funeral Home in Great Falls.

She was born Marjorie “Ann” Pezdark, on May 26, 1939, in Butte, Montana to Charles and Margaret Pezdark. She was raised in Meaderville above the mines in Butte...

Nov 9, 2023

Debbie M Pachek, 68, Passed away peacefully on November 9, 2023, in Great Falls, Montana. A Rosary will be held on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel.  Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 1, 2023, 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Church. Grave site service will follow at Mount Olivet...

Nov 9, 2023

It is with a broken heart that I share the passing of my wonderful mother, Patricia “Patty” DeMuth Getts.

Born on October 27, 1950, she came into the world as a fighter. She was a twin to Patrick, who unfortunately succumbed to the influenza breakout in the nursery.

Even though she did not get to...

Nov 7, 2023

Retired Air Force Captain Daniel James Dunn was born on December 11, 1944, in Dixon, Illinois to James and Charlotte (Ankeny) Dunn.  He passed away on November 7, 2023, after an unexpected illness while on a trip to Minneapolis, MN. He was 78.

A celebration of life is being held on Sunday, December 10, 2023, at 2:00...

Nov 5, 2023

Mary "Francine" (Hupke) Gretch, a retired registered nurse, died of natural causes Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, at Peace Hospice. She was 92.

Cremation has taken place under the direction of Schnider Funeral Home in Great Falls. A memorial service will be held at a later date, with burial of ashes at Mount Olivet Cemetery.

She...

Nov 3, 2023

Gudrun Karoline Linden, aged 81, passed away peacefully at Benefis Peace Hospice on Friday, November 3, 2023, with her daughter, Lisa, by her side after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer.

On June 2, 1942, Gudrun was born in Giessen, Germany to Josef and Irmgard Geitz.  After her schooling, she worked in the private sector...

Nov 2, 2023

Abraham Villerreal Salcido passed away in Great Falls, MT on November 2, 2023, at the age of 75. He was born on June 20, 1948, to Julia Villerreal Salcido and Miguel Garcia Salcido in Sinton, TX.

Abraham attended college for automotive mechanics and body work. He worked in the autobody industry, as well as carpentry and construction....

Nov 2, 2023

JoAnn Mary (Martinez) Kelleher of Great Falls, Montana, passed away on November 2, 2023, at the age of 90. The funeral will be held at St. Ann’s Cathedral (715 3rd Ave. North, Great Falls, MT), on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at noon. The burial will take place at Mount Olivet Cemetery.

JoAnn was born on October 17,...

Oct 31, 2023

Alice went home to be with Jesus on October 31, 2023, after a long illness. She was born to Randall and Julia Birchfield at Columbus Hospital in Great Falls on November 1, 1951. She was the second of six children born to Julia.

The family moved around a lot when she was young, so she attended many...

Oct 31, 2023

Shirley A. Merkel of Great Falls, Montana passed away at the age of 87 on October 31, 2023. Shirley was born January 22, 1936, in Moorehead, Minnesota to Clarence and Annie Rinke. In 1953, she married Bennie Braaten. They moved to Great Falls and were blessed with 4 children. They later divorced. Shirley worked for Social Services for several...

Oct 31, 2023

James Herbert “Jim” McCune of Great Falls passed away on October 31, 2023, at the age of 90. A private graveside service will be held.

James was born June 22, 1933, to Rose and James McCune in Boston, MA. He had two brothers and one sister.

James entered the Air Force in 1951 and served...

Oct 31, 2023

Phyllis Joyce (Shikany) Johnson, 86, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2023, at Peace Hospice in Great Falls, Montana.

Phyllis was born February 24, 1937, to Philip and Victoria (Forzley) Shikany in Great Falls, Montana. She attended local grade schools and Great Falls High. She loved tap dancing, sports, and hanging around with her cousins. She was...

Oct 30, 2023

Suzanne Kristine Schumacher passed away from natural causes on Monday, October 30, 2023.

Suzanne was born on December 23, 1952, in Seattle, WA to Richard and Joanne (Tripplet) Kuro. She was the eldest of three children and graduated from Enumclaw High School in 1971. She married Christopher Schumacher in October of 1971 and had two sons, Aarron...