Janet Loretta Haffner-Lynn
Jan 13, 2022
Janet Loretta Haffner-Lynn, 78, of Great Falls, MT, passed away on January 13, 2022, after an extended battle with hospital acquired Covid pneumonia. She was surrounded by her loving sons at the time of her passing. Janet was born on May 31, 1943, to James and Thelma Tyler in Malta, MT. After graduating with honors from Malta High School, Janet...
Malee Truesdell
Jan 10, 2022
Malee Truesdell passed away on January 10, 2022, at the age of 72. She was born on November 17, 1949, in Ratanaburi, Surin, Thailand. She married Gordon Truesdell on December 17, 1973. Malee was a beautiful and caring soul. She was always willing to help everyone. She worked hard to provide for her family. She was a well renowned chef...
Arthur Richard Tynes
Jan 10, 2022
Arthur Richard Tynes passed away on January 10, 2022. He was born on October 1, 1926, in Great Falls at Columbus Hospital, and met his future wife Mary Kittams one day later at her birth on October 2 in the same hospital. Art grew up attending Franklin School and later GFHS, Class of 1944, where he again met Mary at...
Kevin Edward Coates
Jan 9, 2022
Kevin Edward Coates passed away on January 9, 2022, at the age of 53. Kevin was born on January 21, 1968, in Great Falls, MT. He was the middle child and only son to Keith and Dorothy Coates. Growing up, he loved to make people laugh and was quite the joker. Many funny stories are shared about Kevin and his...
Troy Wesley Geaudry
Jan 9, 2022
Troy Wesley Geaudry was born on December 8, 1959, in Fort Belknap, MT, near the Milk River. He was raised in Great Falls, MT. He went to Franklin Elementary, West Jr. High, and CMR High School. He played several sports including baseball and football. He enjoyed attending concerts and watching sports. He was a sports fanatic until the end. Troy...
Michael Dennis Bell
Jan 6, 2022
Michael Dennis Bell Passed away peacefully at his home on January 6, 2022, surrounded by his family. Mike was 76. His wife of 51 years was at his side, along with his three children, ten grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. Michael was the oldest of six siblings originally from Mason City, Iowa. He was an avid sportsman who played basketball, baseball,...
James Shanahan
Jan 6, 2022
James Shanahan passed away Thursday, January 6, 2022. James was born in Great Falls, MT on February 1, 1930. He was the last of six children to James and Mary Shanahan. James loved to be active in the community. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Elk’s Club, Red Cross, and the Stamp Club. James also liked to...
Dorothy J. Slapnik
Jan 6, 2022
Dorothy J. Slapnik passed away on January 6, 2022, at the age of 93. Dorothy started her career at Mountain Bell working 30 years and retiring from Qwest. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rudolph Slapnik; grandson, Tyler Owens; and eight siblings. She is survived by her daughter, Bruce Ann Owens of Great Falls; grandson, Ryan Owens; and...
Roxane Renae Broden
Jan 6, 2022
Roxie Broden, 64, was called to our Lord on Thursday, January 6, 2022. She was born in Great Falls, MT to Bennie and Shirley Braaten. She attended CMR and graduated in 1975. She married Jeff Broden in 2012. She enjoyed being with family and friends, vacationing to Alaska, Wendover, NV and especially her trips with Jeff to Coeur d’Alene, Idaho....
Elizabeth Joan (Deshner) Allderdice
Jan 4, 2022
Elizabeth Joan (Deshner) Allderdice, age 78, passed away January 4, 2022, of natural causes. Liz was born April 10, 1943, in Hughesville, MT. She was the 7th child of 13 children born to Wilmer and Minnie Deshner. She enjoyed spending time with family friends. Liz loved traveling, camping, fishing, cooking, and crocheting. She crocheted many blankets for her children and...
George Bernard Heisler
Jan 4, 2022
George Bernard Heisler, 51, passed away on January 4, 2021, in Great Falls, MT. He was born to Cathy and Ray Heisler on April 27, 1970, also in Great Falls, MT. George graduated from Great Falls High in 1988 and went on to join the Navy. Afterward, he had a 20-year career as a letter carrier for USPS and was...
Ralph Bruce Knowles
Jan 3, 2022
Ralph (Bruce) Knowles was born in Neihart, Montana, March 8, 1933. He attended school in Neihart, White Sulphur Springs, and graduated in 1951 at Three Forks High School. After graduating, Bruce was hired as a brakeman for the Milwaukee Railroad with Three Forks being his home terminal. He worked the trains between Harlowton, Three Forks, and Deer Lodge. Bruce joined...
Darlene Mae (Wattam) Montgomery
Jan 3, 2022
Darlene Mae (Wattam) Montgomery opened her eyes in Heaven on January 3, 2022. She was 87 years old. Darlene was born September 16, 1934, to Ewart and Lorna (Larson) Wattam in Havre, Montana. She was later joined by brother, Kenny and sister, Betty Jean. Darlene grew up in Havre surrounded by wonderful cousins and a large, boisterous extended family. In...
Stephan Anthony Gleason
Jan 2, 2022
Stephan A. Gleason passed away on January 2, 2022, at the age of 67. He was born on October 12, 1954, to Allan and Jo Gleason. He attended Sentinel High School where he was a track star. His passion was music and he enjoyed sharing his music. He was an avid Beatles fan, and he loved the Raiders. He never...
Albert "Al" Elido Debortoli
Jan 1, 2022
Albert “Al” Elido DeBortoli passed away on January 1, 2022, due to complications from heart surgery. On June 2, 1944, he was born to Elido Tony DeBortoli and Edna Louise Freeman in Greenville, California. He graduated from Chiloquin High School in Chiloquin, Oregon, and attended Oregon Technical Institute. He spent 26 years in the Navy and was very proud of...
Nicki Renae Kelleher
Jan 1, 2022
Nicki Kelleher passed quietly in her sleep on January 1, 2022. She was born on July 27, 1966, in Glasgow to George and Patty Masek Bimler. She left behind the love of her life, Anthony Kelleher of Great Falls, MT; and her two children, Tori (Dustin) Moffit of Paulden, AZ and Joseph Kelleher of Great Falls, MT. Her life will...
John Conrad Walter
Dec 31, 2021
John Conrad Walter, 85, passed away on December 31, 2021, in Great Falls, Montana. He was born in Oneida, NY on July 12, 1936, to Max and Barbara (Hiller) Walter. There will be no services at this time. John attended school in Oneida, graduating in 1954. After his graduation, he joined the Air Force. In 1959, John married Violet Marie...
Esther Irene Allen
Dec 30, 2021
Esther Irene Allen, 89, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 30, 2021, at Peace Hospice following her battle with Parkinson’s. Per Esther’s request, there will be no service and Schnider Funeral Home is handling the cremation. Esther was born in Lebanon, IL on August 10, 1932, to Marion and Ada (May) Catron. On May 1, 1952, Esther married Birdette Allen,...
Joan Lucille Earl
Dec 28, 2021
Joan Lucille Earl (Brozicevich), 87-year-old card sharp, soup connoisseur, joke teller, and amateur news reporter, peacefully passed away on December 28, 2021, surrounded by her loved ones at the home she built with her husband, Bert Earl. If there is one thing we know about Grandma Earl, it was how much she loved her family and how she supported each...
Lee Allan Loch
Dec 26, 2021
Lee Allan Loch, 65, of Great Falls, went home to be with his Savior on December 26, 2021.He was the youngest son born to Genevieve and Gerold Loch and was raised on the family farm east of Dutton, MT. Lee attended grade school in Dutton and graduated from Conrad High School in 1977. As a child, Lee incurred both physical...
