Helen Mary Hamers
Nov 14, 2021
Helen Hamers was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She passed away in her home on November 14, 2021, with her family at her side. Helen was born to John J. and Magdalena Axtman in Rugby, ND on November 23, 1932. She moved to Great Falls, MT where she married her first husband, Eugene Hager, and gave birth...
Bruce Dean Skaggs
Nov 14, 2021
Bruce Dean Skaggs passed away on November 14, 2021, following a brief illness. He was born in Great Falls on December 10, 1951. He graduated from CMR and then joined the Air National Guard. After 6 years in the Guard, he transferred to active duty in the Navy where he retired after 20 years of service. He is survived by...
Shala "Shay" Renee Castle
Nov 13, 2021
Shala “Shay” Renee Castle, age 42, passed away from this earth too soon on November 13, 2021, due to a motorcycle accident. She was born on June 8, 1979, in Columbus, MS to Bill and Terri Castle. She spent most of her school years at Centerville School in Montana. She left home on her 18th birthday to explore what life...
Dianne Deborah Emmons
Nov 10, 2021
DiAnne Deborah Emmons died on November 10, 2021, at age 87. Born in Billings on June 8, 1934, she was the only daughter of Thelma and Mark Stephens, who owned a grocery store, and the little sister of Wally Stephens. DiAnne graduated from Billings Senior and the University of Montana, where she was known for her big voice, boisterous laugh,...
May Lattin
Nov 9, 2021
May Lattin, 90, passed away on Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at Peace Hospice in Great Falls. May was born in 1931 in Great Falls. After graduating from high school, she married Iver “Curly” Lattin in 1949. May was employed for only a brief time but worked her entire life taking care of her family. As Curly worked on road construction,...
Barbara Beverly Lundberg Penwell
Nov 9, 2021
This is a tribute to Barbara Beverly Lundberg Penwell, who did not want an obituary. On July 8,1940, the Lord sent to us his most precious servant “angel,” and 81 years later, on November 9, 2021, he fulfilled his promise to her by bringing her home to Heaven. Born to Swen and Bella Lundberg, Barb grew up in NYC (Brooklyn...
Daniel Joseph Cereck
Nov 6, 2021
Daniel Joseph Cereck, 66, of Great Falls, Montana, passed away on November 6, 2021. A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 20, 2021, at the Eagles Lodge (1501 9th St S). Dan was born on April 15, 1955, in Great Falls, Montana, to Mary and Tony Cereck. He graduated from C.M.R. High School in...
Dwight Pharis Stevenson
Nov 5, 2021
Dwight Pharis Stevenson, 81, of Great Falls, passed away peacefully in hospice care on Friday, November 5, 2021.The first of three children, Dwight was born to Alice and Orville Stevenson on September 23, 1940, in Clark County, Kentucky.In 1950 the family moved to Carrollton, Ohio, where he graduated high school in 1959, and Muskingum College, New Concord, Ohio, graduating in...
Sarah Anne Tramontana
Nov 3, 2021
Sarah Anne Tramontana of Great Falls passed away on November 3, 2021, at the age of 47. Sarah was born on August 28, 1974, at RAF Station Lakenheath in Suffolk, England, to Terrance and Edie Tramontana. Sarah graduated from Ashland High School, Oregon, in 1992 and was accepted to Linfield University, Oregon, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in...
Donna Jean (Lynch) Low
Nov 3, 2021
Donna Jean (Lynch) Low, 91, passed peacefully of natural causes on November 3, 2021, in Great Falls, MT. Donna was born on March 30, 1930, in Great Falls, and was the only child of Francis and Thelma Lynch. Donna graduated from Great Falls High School in 1948. During her school years, Donna participated in multiple student organizations, and was a...
Julia Timmerman
Nov 3, 2021
Julia Timmerman, 68, of Dutton passed away the morning of November 3, 2021, after a valiant fight. Julia was born to Thomas and Margaret Floerchinger in Conrad. She graduated from Conrad High School and later the University of Great Falls. Julia didn’t just live life, she loved it! Julia’s laughter was infectious and cheery. She greeted each day with a...
William Gus Flechsenhar
Nov 1, 2021
William “Bill” Gus Flechsenhar, age 77, passed away on Nov 1, 2021, at Benefis Hospital in Great Falls, MT after a brief illness. Visitation will take place at Schnider Funeral Home on Thursday, November 4, 2021, from 6:00–8:00 pm. The funeral service will take place at 12:00 noon on November 5, 2021, at Cascade Methodist Church with graveside services to...
Christopher Dean Garner
Oct 31, 2021
Christopher Dean Garner passed away on October 31, 2021, at the age of 47. He was a very good friend and an old soul. He enjoyed camping, talking with friends and family, watching movies with family, and doing anything with his son, Damien and his brother-in-law, Jared. He worked in the food industry as a cook for 25 years and...
Reesa Ann Swartz
Oct 30, 2021
Reesa Ann Swartz, 63, passed away October 30, 2021, in Great Falls, Montana. She was born on April 11, 1958, to George and Floyetta Michael in Shreveport, Louisiana. Reesa later married her husband, Paul Swartz. For many years, she worked as a medical transcriptionist in Great Falls. During the summer months, you could often find Reesa enjoying time at the...
Jane C. Throckmorton
Oct 28, 2021
Jane C. Throckmorton, 60, of Belt, passed away on Thursday, October 28, 2021, at Peace Hospice. A private graveside service will be held at a later date. Jane was born to Irene and Harry Throckmorton on July 10, 1961. She is survived by her brother, Harry (Vicki); and sister, Ann Dougherty. She is also survived by three nephews who were...
Tsugio Ikeda
Oct 28, 2021
Tsugio “Tug” Ikeda was born in 1925 in Salinas, California, the second of five sons to farmer, Genroku Ikeda and his wife, Tsuyuko Ikeda. His father declared that Tug would be the farmer to take over the farm, because older brother was “the smart one” who would go on to school and become a professional man.Sometimes plans are foiled. Tug...
Vonnie Cornwall
Oct 27, 2021
Our beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, Vonnie Cornwall, 80, of Great Falls, Montana passed away peacefully on October 27, 2021, surrounded by her family and loved ones. Vonnie spent most of her life in Great Falls, a town she loved. She worked passionately as a Mary Kay beauty consultant, a CNA, a housekeeper, a fulltime mom, and a fulltime grandmother....
Verda L. Krause
Oct 26, 2021
Verda L. Oakley Krause, age 87, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on October 26, 2021, at Benefis Teton Medical Center in Choteau, MT. Verda was born on April 10, 1934, to Leslie and Gertrude (Helf) Oakley in Oilmont, MT. The family lived in Oilmont until Verda was in the second grade, and the family moved to...
James Allen Thul
Oct 26, 2021
Jim Thul passed away on October 26, 2021, at the age of 86. Jim was born in Dubuque, IA on July 15, 1935, to Henry and Mary (Graham) Thul. He attended St. Patrick School and the Loras Academy. He entered the Air Force and went to Malmstrom Air Force Base in 1953 through 1957. After his discharge, he joined the...
Elizabeth Mable (Basta) Hockmuth
Oct 25, 2021
Elizabeth Mable (Basta) Hockmuth was born on January 17, 1991. Before leaving the hospital, it was thought that her nickname would be Beth; it soon became clear that she was a Liz, Lizzie, or to those who loved her most, Lizard-Breath. The youngest of four daughters, Liz was a free spirit from the start. Every person she met was an...
