Obituaries

Aug 31, 2023

On Thursday, August 31, 2023, Joann Richards, sister, loving wife, mother of four and grandmother of eight passed away at the age of 64.

Joann had a passion for living and was known for her free spirit, loyalty, her love for life and her smile. She was admired not only by family and friends but everyone she...

Aug 28, 2023

Theodor Reinhold Herbert Mrochen, known as “Theo” (pronounced “Tayoh”) to his German friends and family and as “Ted” to his American friends, passed away peacefully at Peace Hospice in Great Falls on August 28, 2023, at the age of 87. Theodor’s story began in Hannover, Germany. His childhood was very difficult given that he grew up during World War...

Aug 21, 2023

Richard L. Kujala of Sand Coulee passed away on August 21, 2023, at Peace Hospice in Great Falls at the age of 86. The memorial will be held on Friday, August 25, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Dick was born on March 6, 1937, in Great...

Aug 19, 2023

Kathleen "Kathy" Firman Passed away August 19, 2023, after medical complications in Great Falls. Kathy was born in Iowa and moved to Montana to attend college. She met her husband Patrick while at school to be a special education teacher. They would have two children of their own, Abbra and Jacob, but all of her students were her kids....

Aug 18, 2023

Arlene Zaremski passed away peacefully in the home she shared with her daughter, Teresa, on August 18, 2023, at the age of 90. She was surrounded by lots of family and love.

Arlene was born in Kenmare, North Dakota on July 10, 1933, to Wendel and Jessie Bauer. After graduating high school, Arlene and several girlfriends packed...

Aug 15, 2023

Annah Kathryn Eustance Anderson, 87, received her wings on August 15, 2023, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.

She was born on January 17, 1936, in Nashua, Montana to Eleanor Sonju and Thomas F. O’Brien.

After graduating from Great Falls High School in 1954, she attended and graduated from the MSU Bozeman Nursing Program as...

Aug 14, 2023

Lona Irene (Southerland) Gharst, 82, of Augusta, Montana passed away on August 14, 2023. She was born on October 27, 1940, in Everett, Washington.

Lona worked as a Marion County corrections officer for many years and went on to retire. After she retired, she worked as an outfitter for Guiding Company.

She enjoyed attending Augusta...

Aug 13, 2023

Mary Ann Moore, 90, passed away on Sunday August 13, 2023, with family by her side after a brief period of Hospice Care. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Schinder Funeral Home. A Celebration of Mary Ann’s life will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel (1410 13th Street...

Aug 12, 2023

Neal Melvin Johnson was the first child born to Melvin and Helen Johnson on November 5, 1941. Neal grew up on the family farm on Greenfield Bench about 5 miles south of Power. He loved helping his dad with the crops and also with raising sheep and cattle. Neal graduated from Power High School in 1960. After high school,...

Aug 12, 2023

William “Bill” Earl Bowen Jr. of Great Falls, Montana passed away peacefully at his home at the age of 85 on August 12, 2023, while surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on May 15, 1938, in Great Falls and attended local schools, graduating from Great Falls High in 1958. He met the love of his life in...

Aug 11, 2023

James “Jim” H. Radcliffe, 91, of Great Falls, passed away on Friday, August 11, 2023.

A private family burial will take place in Lewistown at a later date, where he will be placed with his wife.

Jim was born on May 19, 1932, in Choteau, MT to Thomas and Sadie (Thorn) Radcliffe. He was one...

Aug 9, 2023

Alvin C. Brown passed away peacefully surrounded by love and family on August 9, 2023, in Great Falls, MT.

Born in Armington, MT to Mabel Goodman Brown and Frank Brown, Alvin spent his childhood hunting, fishing, and exploring on the Goodman and Stroop ranches. After graduation from Belt High School, he worked in the mines and on...

Aug 9, 2023

Rosanne Marie Stukey (nee Scharhag) of Great Falls, MT passed away peacefully on August 9, 2023, at the age of 68. Rosanne was born in Milwaukee, WI on October 15, 1954, the daughter of the late William and Loretta Scharhag. She married Carl W. Stukey, Jr. on October 31, 1981. He preceded her in death on August 6, 2020. Rosanne...

Aug 8, 2023

Paul A Oriet, 63, of Stockett, Montana passed away August 8, 2023, at his home after a lengthy battle of Kennedy’s Disease. He courageously fought this battle for 18 years, never giving up and never letting it take away who he was.

Paul grew up in Tacy, Montana with his mom and four brothers. He attended Centerville...

Aug 7, 2023

Otwell “Warren” O’Keefe was born January 18, 1934, in Waynesboro, PA to Effie and Charles O’Keefe and passed away on August 7, 2023, in Great Falls, MT at the age of 89.  Warren was raised in his hometown Union City, NJ where he graduated high school. He joined the United States Air Force (USAF) just out of high school...

Aug 6, 2023

Marilyn Faye Gottlob Michels, 93, was welcomed into God’s kingdom on August 6, 2023. She was surrounded by her family and led in prayer by Chaplain Brennan. Marilyn was born to Frank and Matilda Gottlob on January 24, 1930. She was the oldest of three siblings who grew up in Bridger Canyon and later moved to Bozeman.  She attended...

Aug 2, 2023

Jeanne Kaye Parenteau passed away on August 2, 2023, at the age of 73. She was born on June 21, 1950, to Nolien and Ray Dryden. Jeanne graduated from Centerville High School and the Oakland Dental Assistant School in 1968. She graduated from the Great Falls Vo-Tech in 1992. She worked for Dr. Jim Cory before returning to school...

Aug 1, 2023

Lifelong Great Falls resident, Dolores (Kwaczenik/Kenik) Rice, 93, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2023, with her daughter Janet holding her hand and singing her favorite songs.

Dolores was born April 26, 1930, with her twin brother Eddie. Weighing only 4 pounds and a few ounces, she showed the world from the start that she was tough,...

Aug 1, 2023

Carolyn Marie (Ries, Steinbacher) Harper died peacefully in Hospice House on Tuesday, August 1, 2023. She was 86 years old.

Carolyn was born in Lewiston, MN on February 27, 1937, the oldest of 6 children to Margaret (Rinn) Ries and Andrew Ries.  The family moved to Dutton, MT in 1951, where Carolyn attended her freshman year of...

Jul 29, 2023

Ivan P. Konen of Great Falls, Montana passed away on July 29, 2023, at the age of 92. Ivan was born to Nicholas and Amelia Konen, on March 8, 1931, in Ellensburg, Washington. He was an amazing husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend to so many. Ivan graduated from Fairfield High School in 1949 and went on to farm...