Obituaries

Jul 25, 2022

Pat Wohlgemuth, 79, of Great Falls, passed away on Monday, July 25, 2022, after a lengthy illness. Pat was born on January 15, 1943, to Rial and Edna (Wiprud) Carney of Dutton, MT. Pat was the third of eight children. Naming this third daughter took some time, and she was eventually named after her mother Edna. However, her father started...

Jul 25, 2022

On July 25, we lost our beloved husband and father, Duane “Bol” Bolender after a long illness. A celebration of life with military honors will be held on Friday, July 29, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel.

Bol was born on August 17, 1946, to Ralph and Geneva Bolender in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Bol...

Jul 25, 2022

Lester was born in Billings, MT on Feb. 14, 1950, to Arthur and Marie Larsen. He adored spending time with his sister, Connie Powell, and his aunt, Grace Brown. He enjoyed spending time with his grandparents, Lester and Sally Brown at their place in the mountains. He loved to fish and hunt with his grandfather as often as he could....

Jul 25, 2022

Arlene Marie Van Luchene Sexe, 84, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2022, at Benefis Peace Hospice after a valiant battle with cancer.

Arlene was born to Frank and Anna Van Luchene in a doctor’s office on July 17, 1938, in McCabe, Montana. As a young girl, she was raised on a farm in Park City, Montana...

Jul 23, 2022

Joey Lynn Erickson, 64, passed away on July 23, 2022. He was born on Feb 13, 1958, to Edwin and Alice Erickson in Conrad Montana. He graduated from Great Falls High School and later became an autobody repairman. He became disabled in 1995 due to a work-related injury. He turned to volunteering in the community and helping his neighbors...

Jul 23, 2022

Shannon Renee Moulton passed away on July 23, 2022, peacefully in her hospice room in Great Falls. She was born on December 21, 1967, to Don Poser and Vyone Hughes. She grew up in Peerless, Montana and graduated from Peerless High School in 1986. During her high school years, she was an accomplished singer and earned high marks at district...

Jul 22, 2022

At the grand age of 91, Patricia “Pat” Bauer Burnett of Great Falls passed away peacefully on Friday, July 22, 2022, after having spent the evening surrounded by family. Services will be held on Saturday, August 13, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel. Pat was born on February 26, 1931, in Great Falls to Charles and...

Jul 19, 2022

Surrounded by the ones he loved the very most, Warren C. Wenz, affectionately referred to by his eldest daughter, Jennifer, as “DUB C. DUB,” embarked on his final journey on the morning of July 19, 2022. Warren, a third generation Montanan, was born to Erna and Karl Wenz in Baker, MT on June 17, 1943. After graduating high school in...

Jul 18, 2022

Sandra Suzette Scanson was born on January 22, 1964, in Glasgow, Montana to Bev and Esten Scanson. She passed away on July 18, 2022.

Sandra grew up and lived in Great Falls. She loved animals, music, reading, and occasionally putting "" in a poker machine. Since she never hit it big gambling, she had to have a...

Jul 17, 2022

Wallace D. “Wally” Schedel joined Fae, his “little one,” in heaven on July 17, 2022.

Wally was born on April 14, 1924, to German immigrants, Charles and Agnes Schedel in New Salem, ND. He grew up during the Depression Era and helped support his family during the “Dirty 30s.” He recalled that he and his older sister,...

Jul 17, 2022

William W. Kline Jr., born on January 20, 1936, in Great Falls, MT to William and Sarah Kline, passed away peacefully at home with his beloved wife by his side on July 17, 2022.

He attended local schools. At the age of 17, he joined the Navy. He served most of his time in the military in...

Jul 17, 2022

Mary Ellen (Kittams) Tynes, age 95, died peacefully at home on Sunday afternoon, July 17, 2022, after a recent diagnosis of acute leukemia. Mary was born on October 2, 1926, in the old Columbus Hospital in Great Falls. She grew up in the Boston Heights neighborhood graduating from Great Falls High School in 1944. She had four brothers and three...

Jul 15, 2022

Mark Altmaier passed away on July 15, 2022. He was born in Sheridan, WY on September 13, 1966. He is survived by his son, Marcus Altmaier; and brother, Michael Altmaier. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Patricia Altmaier; sister, Sandra Sanders; and nephew, Travis Falcon. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Jul 14, 2022

Deloris J Freyler passed July 14, 2022, after a short illness. Deloris was born to Pearl and Elmer Linebarger October 29, 1939, in Jordan MT. She is survived by her brother, Clayton Linebarger; children, Jan (Bill) Bowen, Karen (JG) Aegerter, Scott (Cally), and Mike (Summer); many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends. Deloris was preceded in death by her...

Jul 14, 2022

Michael Dean Carter, age 82, passed away on July 14, 2022. No public services are planned.

Jul 12, 2022

Elizabeth “Liz” Denny McGee died on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, of natural causes. A viewing will be held at Schnider Funeral Home on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. A service will be held at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel in Great Falls, MT on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. with a burial to follow...

Jul 12, 2022

Havre resident John “Roger” Erickson, age 84, passed away on July 12, 2022, at Benefis Hospital in Great Falls, MT. Cremation has taken place. A memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at Zion Lutheran Church (803 Illinois St. Chinook, MT). Immediately following the service, military honors will commence, and a celebration of life/birthday...

Jul 11, 2022

Shane William Tuttle, 52, passed swiftly and all too soon from our lives late in the evening on Monday, July 11, 2022. Although unexpected, Shane departed this world while doing what he so loved, riding his Harley. A celebration of his life will be shared on Sunday, July 17, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. at the VFW Post 1087 located on...

Jul 10, 2022

Dorothy Hall Hurlbut passed away on July 10, 2022, in Helena, Montana. She was 95 years of age. Dorothy was born to Henry and Mary Hall at Columbus Hospital in Great Falls on November 21, 1926, and grew up on her parents’ homestead farm which had expanded onto prairie holdings NE of Stanford. All her life she carried an...

Jul 10, 2022

Kristi Lynn Francetich, 68, passed away at Peace Hospice on July 10, 2022, with family by her side. She was born October 7, 1953, in Great Falls, MT to Andrew and Caroline Francetich. Although she graduated from White Sulphur Springs, she was always considered to be a Great Falls Bison. She was a bookkeeper at the Belt Valley Bank...