Emma Jean Evans
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...
Derry Lewis
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...
Shirley A. Barnes
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...
Edward Mattew Nevala
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...
Caryl Esther Ward
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...
Greg Alan Rambo
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...
Catherine Powell
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...
Angela Marble
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...
Eleanor F. (Vanatta) Mckamey
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...
Robert "Bob" Galloway
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...
Jacob Edgar Karnop
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...
Mary Frances Mckinlay
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...
Elaine June Brown
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,...
Don J. Morrison
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.
Heath William Poser
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...
Dennis Ray Broxholm
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...
Mary "Punky" Irene Larance
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...
Donald Lee Parson
Sep 11, 2022
Donald Lee Parson was born on August 14,1937, in New Kensington , PA to Violet June Endlich Parson and Arthur Hayes Parson.
At the age of 19 he joined the USAF where he served honorably for 21 years in many states and countries around the world.
On September 25, 1965, Don married the love of...
John Frederick "Fred" Robinson
Sep 11, 2022
John Frederick “Fred” Robinson was born in Great Falls on November 4, 1942, to J. Brooks and Eleanor Robinson. He attended Shattuck Military High School in Faribault, MN and graduated from Great Falls High in 1962. He continued his education at the University of Montana graduating with a business degree and the ROTC program receiving his commission as an...
Beverly Irene Friman
Sep 11, 2022
Beverly Irene Friman passed away peacefully on September 11, 2022. Bev was born on February 2, 1927, to Irene and George Hamilton in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. She spent most of her adult life in Great Falls, Montana. She married Durwood J. Friman “Woody” in 1949, and they remained happily married until his death in October of 1989. She...
