Obituaries

Oct 7, 2022

Thomas C. Wolgamot, 79, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Great Falls on October 7, 2022.

Tom was born on March 24, 1943, in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He was the second of four children born to Jack and Alice Wolgamot. As a young boy, Tom moved with his family from Michigan to Great Falls. After graduating...

Oct 3, 2022

“They call me Rich.  I’ve been Rich all my life. Not because I have money.

Because of you and you and you...”

Richard Paul was the first child born to Edward and Jessie Paul. He was born May 31, 1938, in Great Falls, Montana at the Columbus Hospital. He was joined by sisters, Patti and...

Oct 3, 2022

David John Lee, 62, of Great Falls, passed away comfortably at home on Oct. 3, 2022, after battling cancer. Dave was born on June 17, 1960, in Cayuga, New York to parents George and Jane Lee. The family moved to Billings when Dave was young, and he would make Montana home for the rest of his life.

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Oct 2, 2022

Emma Jean Evans passed away from natural causes on October 2, 2022, at Benefis Hospital.

Jean, or Emma Jean for some, was born in Alton, Illinois on September 9, 1929, to Fred and Addie Mans. After high school, she worked at the local dairy until her marriage to Robert W. Clarke, followed by moves to other states...

Oct 1, 2022

On October 1, 2022, Derry Lewis, 71, of Great Falls, Montana, passed away at his home after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Derry was born June 15, 1951, in Miles City, Montana to Leland and Donaldine (McKenzie) Lewis. He graduated in 1969 from Park Senior High in Livingston.

After working on several ranches, Derry decided...

Oct 1, 2022

Shirley A. Barnes, 92, of Great Falls, MT passed away peacefully while in the care of Benefis Peace Hospice on October 1, 2022, with her daughter Beverly by her side. She was born July 24, 1930, to Jess and Esther (Hayes) Reed. Shirley was the oldest child and only girl of four children. Shirley attended local schools and held...

Sep 30, 2022

Edward Matthew Nevala of Belt passed away on Friday, September 30, 2022, in Great Falls at the age of 85. He was born to Matthew and Annie (Gliko) Nevala on June 1, 1937. Ed attended Burlingame School and graduated from Belt Valley High School in 1955. Following graduation, he enlisted in the US Army and then worked for the...

Sep 25, 2022

Caryl Esther Ward aged 95, went to be with the Lord on Friday evening, September 25, 2022.  Caryl was born on July 8, 1927, in Great Falls, Montana. She was the oldest of the four children of William Harrison and Esther Carolyn (Lindh) Hooker. Her mother’s family, the Lindh’s started their family in Sweden before coming to Great Falls...

Sep 24, 2022

Greg Alan Rambo passed away on September 24, 2022. He was born in Havre, MT on September 26, 1952, to Roy and Vera Rambo.  He was raised in Hingham, Montana, where he attended grade school and high school and was proud to have graduated high school as a Hingham Ranger. Greg also attended the University of Montana Northern to...

Sep 22, 2022

Catherine Powell, 101, of Great Falls passed away on September 22, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangments. At her request, no services will be held.

She was born August 17, 1921, in Maxton, N.C. to Tom and Mary Speros. She attended local schools and graduated from WC UNC...

Sep 20, 2022

Angie Marble, aged 63, passed away peacefully September 20, 2022, with her loving family by her side at Benefis Healthcare. Angie was born in Great Falls, MT July 23, 1959, to John Hinkle and Donna Dee Hubbard. Angie was a Teacher’s Assistant for 9 years at Paris Middle School. She loved working with all of her students. For the...

Sep 19, 2022

Eleanor F. (Vanatta) McKamey passed away peacefully on September 19, 2022, in Missoula. She was 100 years old. A service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, September 30, 2022, at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel.

Eleanor was born on July 8, 1922, to Dr. Frank C. and Ella Vanatta. She grew up in Cascade, Montana. After...

Sep 17, 2022

Robert “Bob” Galloway passed away on September 17, 2022, as a result of cardiac arrest. He was 63. Born on June 3, 1959, in Sidney, Bob grew up in the Kalispell area, and he resided in Great Falls since 1982.

Bob loved the outdoors and enjoyed camping, fishing, and ATVing with his family and friends. He also...

Sep 17, 2022

Jacob Edgar Karnop, 83, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 17, 2022. A celebration of life will be held at Living Grace Church (3525 First Avenue North, Great Falls) on September 30, 2022, at 11:00 a.m.

Jake was the oldest son of Herman Gwen Karnop and Helen Keihl Karnop, and grandson of Wheatland County...

Sep 17, 2022

Mary McKinlay, 84, surrounded by those who loved her, went home on Saturday, September 17, 2022, to be with Jesus and many loved ones who passed before her. She was born in White Sulphur Springs, MT on November 19, 1937. She grew up with five siblings with whom she remained very close throughout her life.

On June...

Sep 15, 2022

Elaine June Brown passed away in the care of Peace Hospice on September 15, 2022. She was born in Rolette County, ND on April 19,1928, to Swan and Johanna (Jenson) Olson.

Elaine was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Swan “Buddy” Olson; and former husband, Jerome W. Brown.

Elaine is survived by her daughter,...

Sep 15, 2022

There will be a memorial service for Don J. Morrison on Friday, September 30, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at the Neihart Cemetery located 3 miles north of Neihart on Highway 89. A reception will follow at Bob’s Bar in Neihart.

Sep 14, 2022

Heath William Poser, aged, 54, died of Glioblastoma brain cancer on September 14, 2022. After a long, hard, and strong battle he went home to be with his lord and savior.

Heath was born on March 18, 1968, in Conrad, Montana to Bill and Bonnie Poser. He graduated from Conrad High School and then attended and graduated...

Sep 12, 2022

Dennis Ray Broxholm, aged 72, of Great Falls passed away on September 12, 2022.

Dennis was born on January 17, 1950, to Ray and Ardis Broxholm. He was raised in Battle Creek, Michigan with his siblings, John, Mary Beth, and Katie. He attended Lakeview High School, where he was involved in band, honors government, and the future...

Sep 11, 2022

Mary “Punky” Irene LaRance died on September 11, 2022, at her home surrounded by family after a 2 ½ month illness. She was born on February 21, 1929, in Butte, MT, the eldest child of Gladys and James McDermott.

Her interest in cooking began at...