Andrea Goetze Baker
Jun 17, 2021
In Ecclesiastes 3:4 it is written, “a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance.'' As we pay tribute to our dear Andrea, we reflect on her life and how she touched so many lives in so many ways. At a very young age, Andrea was adopted by Katherine and Martin...
Lois Audrey Nelson Rockey
Jun 16, 2021
Lois Audrey Nelson was born on October 4, 1926, in Camas, Washington. She was the 2nd youngest child of six to Edna May Cox Nelson and Raymond Nelson.At the age of six in 1932 Lois lost her dearest father to respiratory failure brought on by mustard gas poisoning during World War I. He was a photographer and the family’s sole...
Mae Bell Biddy
Jun 16, 2021
Our beloved mother and grandmother, Mae (Mema) Bell Biddy passed away peacefully in her sleep at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 16, 2021. She was born on January 31, 1934, in Wapanucka, OK, to George and Effie Holcombe. She is one of 11 children. She loved to fish and cook. She was a very special lady to all who met...
Lawrence Robert "Larry" Eliason
Jun 14, 2021
Lawrence Robert “Larry” Eliason, a retired contracting officer for Malmstrom Air Force Base, passed away on Monday, June 14, 2021, at home in Great Falls, MT. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Schnider Funeral Home. His celebration of life service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 1, 2021, at the Episcopal Church of the Incarnation,...
Clyde Leroy Johnson
Jun 13, 2021
Clyde Leroy Johnson was born March 16, 1957, in Arlington, California to parents Marvin and Irene Johnson. He passed away June 13, 2021, at his home in Sun Prairie, Montana. Clyde spent a few years working and traveling with the carnival. With this job, he got to visit many states. Clyde was a tinkerer and liked to make different things....
Agnes Clara Mabe
Jun 13, 2021
Agnes Clara Mabe, was born in Grundy, Virginia on September 10, 1932, to Bessie and John Duty. She was raised as a child of rural farm life. However, her desire to live an independent lifestyle and have a career was strong. As soon as she graduated from high school, she moved to town and began working toward her accounting career...
David Henry Falkenhagen
Jun 13, 2021
David Falkenhagen passed away peacefully on June 13, 2021, at the age of 79 due to Parkinson’s Disease. Dave was born in Fairview, Montana on October 13, 1941, to Henry and Anna Falkenhagen. He was the youngest of 12 children. His father died when he was 4 years old, and his mother died when he was twelve. He met his...
Paul Morley
Jun 9, 2021
Paul Morley, age 53, passed away from a two-and-a-half-year battle with cancer on June 9, 2021. Paul and his wife, Candace Morley, were married for 25 years. Together they had two daughters, Katelyn Morley and Sarah Hunter; son-in law, Joe Hunter; and two grandchildren. Paul was the son of Cal and Gail Morley. Paul also had a brother, Lee Morley,...
Josephine "Jo" Komarek Jacobson
Jun 9, 2021
Josephine “Jo” Komarek Jacobson, 72, passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2021, in her residential home due to natural causes. A celebration of life will be held at 1:00 p.m. at the Eagles Club in Lewistown, MT on Wednesday, June 23, 2021. Jo’s wishes were to be cremated so there will be a private family spreading of ashes at a later...
Jan Frank Cahill
Jun 8, 2021
PLEASE NOTE SERVICE TIME CHANGE: We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Jan Cahill, beloved husband, father, and mentor. Jan passed away on June 8, 2021, with his family by his side. Jan is survived by his wife, Angela; son, Robert Cahill and partner, Vy Chu; son, Jay and his wife, Jenny Cross; and daughter April and her...
Colene May (Bryant) Hayes
Jun 8, 2021
Colene was born August 20, 1942, in Nampa, ID to Spencer and Faye Bryant. She has four sisters, Zona Robertson, her twin sister Valene Widmyer, Jo Anne Blessinger, and Sharron “Sherry” Dwyer, and her brother, Larry Bryant. Colene and Valene were inseparable. Whatever Valene told Colene to do, Colene did it! In high school, she was a proud member of...
Glenda Tinsley
Jun 8, 2021
Glenda Tinsley, Age 90, passed away from natural causes on June 8, 2021, in Great Falls, Montana. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, June 24, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at Northwest Family Fellowship in Great Falls, Montana. Glenda was born in Alva, Oklahoma to Ernest and Lorena Breford on September 28, 1930. She graduated from high school in...
Thomas Allan Willits
Jun 7, 2021
Thomas Allen Willits was the fifth of eight children born to Helen and John Willits. Tom was born in Great Falls, MT on October 31, 1952. He succumbed to prostate cancer on June 7th, 2021. This Halloween baby developed into an adventurous, mischievous, rambunctious, independent, and delightful boy. Tom’s most notable quality was his sense of humor. His delivery of...
Erma Ann (Christianson) Bauder
Jun 4, 2021
Erma Ann (Christianson) Bauder was the first born to Alma and Ernie Christianson on December 19, 1943. Erma had 5 siblings: Al, Ron, Bill, Verna, and Martha. From a young age Erma took a leading role in her family to help establish and develop her siblings. She even cut her schooling short to help raise her brothers and sisters. She...
Maurice "Mort" Joseph Kirby
Jun 4, 2021
Maurice “Mort" Joseph Kirby was born on February 26, 1937, as a surprise last baby to Mary Adelaide and Leo Vincent Kirby in Independence, Iowa on their farm. Mort spent his early childhood helping on the farm and had many happy memories of it. Sadly, his father passed away when he was 10 years old, and his mother passed away...
Peggy Lee Dawson Stewart
Jun 4, 2021
The Lord took Peggy Lee Dawson Stewart on June 4, 2021, after a long illness. She was born on March 20, 1954, in Broken Bow, Nebraska. Her family moved to Montana when Peggy was seven years old, and they stayed in Montana ever since. Peggy received her GED and went on to study to become a Certified Nursing Assistant. She...
Dan Hinckley
Jun 3, 2021
Dan Hinckley, age 81, passed away peacefully at his home in Great Falls surrounded by loving family, on the evening of June 3, 2021. A celebration of life will be held at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel in Great Falls on July 17, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. Dan was born on January 27, 1940, in Moab, Utah to Orville and Elsie...
David William Amdahl
May 30, 2021
David William Amdahl, 65, passed away on May 30, 2021. He was born in Great Falls, MT on November 9, 1955, to William Amdahl and Betty Gaertner. He was raised here and graduated from CMR in 1974. He then served in the USMC from 1974 until 1976. David worked in transit for Great Falls Transit and Diamond Cab and later...
Betty Lou Mae Hilyard
May 28, 2021
Betty Lou Mae Hilyard, 89, passed away on May 28, 2021, at Highgate Senior Living in Great Falls, Montana with family by her side. Betty was born May 4, 1932, on a farm near Medicine Lake, Montana to Albert and Elmyra Erdahl. Her father, Albert, delivered Betty when she came into this world. She was the middle child of three...
Timothy James Mcallister, Sr.
May 27, 2021
Timothy James McAllister, Sr., passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 27, 2021. He was born on October 27, 1923, and lived with his family in Geyser, Montana. Tim was the youngest of fifteen children. He spent his younger years chasing cattle across eastern Montana, riding bareback in local rodeos, and jockeying at local racetracks. He had a tremendous...
