Robert David Stauffer
Dec 13, 2024
Robert David Stauffer, beloved husband, father, son, and brother, lost his courageous battle with cancer on Friday, December 13, 2024. Those that were close to Robert saw his pragmatic personality tackle this disease for 4 years, like he did in all aspects of life. He put his loved ones first throughout his battle, uncomplaining and upbeat on each new...
James I. Trunkle
Dec 12, 2024
James Ignatius Trunkle passed away December 12, 2024, at Peace Hospice surrounded by his family. James was born to Ignatius and Anne, nee Urick, Trunkle in Great Falls, Montana on March 2, 1927. In early childhood, Jim became deaf from an unknown cause. As a young lad, his father drove him to South Dakota traveling over dirt roads to...
Timothy James Wylder
Dec 10, 2024
With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Timothy James Wylder, aged 69, on December 10, 2024. Tim passed away at Benefis Hospital, surrounded by his family, after a courageous battle with cancer that metastasized suddenly.
Tim was born in Billings, MT, on March 11, 1955, to Frances Mae Jorgensen Wylder and James Monroe Wylder. After the...
Eva Marie (Jones) Valdez
Dec 9, 2024
"Some people are like unpaid therapy. They come, they shine, they make us smile and they never ask for anything in return." The world lost one of these people on Monday, December 9, 2024. Eva Marie (Jones) Valdez died unexpectedly after a brief illness. She spent 91 years shining, making people smile, and never asking anything in return. Eva...
Thelma Ann (Decelles) Aldridge
Dec 8, 2024
Thelma Ann (DeCelles) Aldridge was born on February 14, 1951, in Choteau and was raised in Hays. She lived most of her life in Great Falls. She passed away peacefully on December 8, 2024.
Thelma was born to Mathew and Doris DeCelles. She was the eighth child of ten. She was preceded in death by her parents;...
Victor Duane Graf
Dec 8, 2024
Victor Duane Graf passed away on December 8, 2024, in Great Falls. He was born on August 16, 1956.
Victor had many health issues throughout his life due to two brain injuries. The first occurred at the young age of 17. He spent most of his adult life in assisted living homes. The last 18 years were...
Michele Ann (Gernaat) Goyette
Dec 7, 2024
On December 7, 2024, Michele Ann (Gernaat) Goyette passed away surrounded by her family.
Michele was born on October 13, 1968, to William C. Gernaat and Kathleen (Brownell) Woeppel in Great Falls, Montana. Michele was raised in Great Falls until she moved to Havre with her mom. She graduated from Havre High School in 1987.
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Stephen "Steve" Jesse Lords
Dec 6, 2024
Stephen “Steve” Jesse Lords passed away on December 6, 2024, in Great Falls, Montana at the age of 82.
Son of Helen Marcia Grubb and Raymond Jeese Lords, he was born on August 9, 1942, in Great Falls, MT. He graduated from Great Falls High School.
Steve went on to work at Freightliner as a...
Shirley R. Tacke
Dec 3, 2024
Shirley R. Tacke passed away on December 3, 2024, at the age of 89. She was born on November 29, 1935, in Knoxville, Tennessee to Fanny and James Lonas.
Shirley attended Knoxville High School and spent more than 30 years working at the Deaconess hospital as a ward clerk.
Shirly was a member of the...
Gary Lee Crisman
Dec 1, 2024
Gary Lee Crisman passed away on December 1, 2024, at the age of 71.
He was born in England on August 11, 1953, to Frank and Marina Crisman. Gary attended Easterseals throughout his youth and adult life and attended Bridges Adult Day Care. At one time in Gary’s life, he collected donations which he generously gave to...
Gary Lee Holland
Nov 28, 2024
Gary Lee Holland, aged 68, died on Thanksgiving, November 28, 2024, after a long battle with PSP Disease (Progressive Supranuclear Palsy). Gary was born on September 29, 1956, to Katherine Ann and Robert Lyle Holland in Great Falls, Montana. Gary mostly grew up in Great Falls but moved to Arizona during high school. Soon after he graduated in Mesa...
Sylvia M (Schroyer) Jones
Nov 27, 2024
Sylvia M. (Schroyer) Jones, aged 87, of Great Falls, a home maker and loving mother, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at home. A celebration of life will be planned for some time in July of 2025. Schnider Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
Sylvia is survived by her children, William Korst of Great Falls, Daniel (Thelma)...
Vincent Joseph Marko
Nov 26, 2024
Vincent Joseph Marko, aged 85, passed peacefully surrounded by family on November 26, 2024. Vince was born on July 3, 1939, to Joseph F. and Elizabeth Lucille (Kohut) Marko in Great Falls, Montana. After completing his schooling at Selstrom school near Stockett, Montana, he helped on his mother’s family farm and ranching to support his mother and siblings.
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William "Bill" Lane Mclaughlin
Nov 25, 2024
William “Bill” McLaughlin, aged 93, of Great Falls, passed away on Monday evening November 25, 2024.
Bill was born on May 22, 1931, in Belt, Montana to Jack and Opal (Stark) McLaughlin. Bill grew up a cowboy on a ranch in the Otter Creek area with his brother, Jim, and his half-sister, Donna Lou. He rode his...
Dean K. Schuler
Nov 23, 2024
Dean K. Schuler, aged 65, of Carter, Montana, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, November 23, 2024. We picture Dean laughing, smiling, and racing his dream car, tractor, or maybe even truck on streets of gold.
Dean was born on April 4, 1959, in Great Falls, Montana, to Dick and Mary...
Leslie "Craig" Plummer Lemire
Nov 23, 2024
Leslie “Craig” Plummer Lemire joined her husband, Danny Lemire, in eternity on November 23, 2024. Craig was born on July 12,1946, in Midland Texas. She was the only child of Guy and Pat Plummer. Craig moved to Great Falls in 1950, and this also became her final resting place. Craig spent two years at the University of Montana and...
Nancy "Hiti" Lee Mitchell
Nov 20, 2024
Nancy “HiTi” Lee Mitchell, aged 66, of Great Falls, a retired cartographer, passed away of natural causes on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at Peace Hospice.
A private celebration of her life will be held at a later date.
Nancy was born in Denver, CO on April 5, 1958, to Robert and Mary Mitchell. Although Nancy...
Teresa "Teri" Catherine Leese
Nov 20, 2024
Teresa “Teri” Catherine Leese, aged 59, passed away on the morning of November 20, 2024, due to complications from diabetes. Born in Murray, Utah, on April 17, 1965, Teresa’s life was forever changed at the age of eight when she was diagnosed with juvenile diabetes. Despite its challenges, including the loss of her eyesight in her 20s, two kidney...
Robert B. Flick
Nov 19, 2024
Robert B. Flick passed away on November 19, 2024, in Great Falls. He was born on June 16, 1942, to Lucile Bartoch and Robert E. Flick in Dutton, MT.
Robert managed the fireworks industry in Bozeman, MT. He enjoyed gardening and was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church.
He is survived by his wife,...
Virginia Honora (Zabava) Lancaster
Nov 17, 2024
Virginia Honora (Zabava) Lancaster, aged 92, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 17, 2024, in Great Falls, Montana. A memorial service will be held in Temple, Texas at a later date. Virginia was born on February 21, 1932, to Thadeus and Victoria Zabava of New Waverly, Texas. She worked hard on the family farm picking cotton. When work was...
