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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Lloyd Wilson Perry, Sr.

Lloyd Wilson Perry, Sr.

Nov 17, 2023

Lloyd Wilson Perry, Sr., aged 76, of Great Falls, Montana passed away on November 17, 2023, at Peace Hospice following numerous strokes. He was born on December 30, 1946, in Syracuse, New York to Lloyd Raymond and Gladys Fannie Wilson Perry. He graduated from Cazenovia High School in 1964 (Cazenovia, New York). He was employed for 28 years at...

John "Jack" Melvin Czifro

John "Jack" Melvin Czifro

Nov 16, 2023

John “Jack” Melvin Czifro, aged 77, of Great Falls, passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2023. Jack was born on December 16, 1945, in Great Falls, Montana to George and Mildred (Hovland) Czifro.

Jack met the love of his life, Sanna Budeski, in 1974 while working at the Frey’s Union 76 gas station across from Kentucky Fried...

Harry Z. Roch

Harry Z. Roch

Nov 16, 2023

Dr. Harry Z. Roch, aged 101, of Great Falls, died of natural causes on Thursday, November 16, 2023, surrounded by love in his assisted living facility. Harry was born on April 13, 1922, and lived a full, long life enriched by adventure, skiing, and a deep love of learning. His pioneering spirit led him to Montana, where he opened...

Ann Dobrinin

Ann Dobrinin

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...

J. Wade Hodges

J. Wade Hodges

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...

Jean Fleury

Jean Fleury

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...

Richard Earl Schottey

Richard Earl Schottey

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...

Walter A. Wilmann

Walter A. Wilmann

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...

Captain David Thomas Lambers

Captain David Thomas Lambers

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...

Rolland Edward Boe

Rolland Edward Boe

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...

Marjorie "Ann" Ross

Marjorie "Ann" Ross

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...

Debra M Pachek

Debra M Pachek

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...

Patricia "Patty" Demuth Getts

Patricia "Patty" Demuth Getts

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...

Daniel James Dunn

Daniel James Dunn

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...

Mary "Francine" (Hupke) Gretch

Mary "Francine" (Hupke) Gretch

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...

Gudrun Karoline Linden

Gudrun Karoline Linden

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...

Abraham Villerreal Salcido

Abraham Villerreal Salcido

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....

Joann Mary Kelleher

Joann Mary Kelleher

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,...

Alice June Birchfield Houle

Alice June Birchfield Houle

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...

Shirley A. Merkel

Shirley A. Merkel

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...

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