Karla Ruth Oeleis
Jul 26, 2021
Karla Oeleis, 80, of Great Falls passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Monday July 26, 2021.Karla was born October 20, 1940, in Raton, New Mexico.She worked for many years for Mountain Bell in Montana until her retirement. During her retirement years, she spent her time enjoying life on her “rock” at Holter Lake with her husband, Tom Oeleis. They...
Mary Margaret Spragg Hasenkrug
Jul 24, 2021
Mary Margaret Spragg Hasenkrug was born December 7, 1929, in Lewistown, Montana. She was the most faithful person most of us have been blessed to meet, a true Saint on Earth, and her kindness and quiet generosity were unmatched. She had a gift for making each person who crossed her path feel cherished and worthwhile throughout her 91 years. Mary...
Lloyd "Burt" Allan Burtness
Jul 24, 2021
After many days of struggling on life support, Lloyd “Burt” Burtness lost his battle and passed away peacefully on July 24, 2021, with family at his side. He was born to Norwegian parents, Leonard and Adeline Burtness on their farm in Ulen, MN on September 6, 1936.His early schooling was in a one room school, then he attended Ulen schools...
Dora Rose Edam O'Connor
Jul 24, 2021
Dora Rose Edam O’Connor, 87, of Great Falls, MT was called home by our Heavenly Father to be with Jesus and Him on Saturday, July 24, 2021. A vigil service will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, July 30, 2021, at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel in Great Falls, MT. Funeral Liturgy is at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 31,...
Ron "R.J." Bowers
Jul 23, 2021
Ron “R.J.” Bowers passed away July 23, 2021, at the age of 70, after a 3-year battle with Multiple Myeloma Cancer. Per his request, no services are planned. Ron always loved a good party. Therefore, at a later date, his family plans to have a celebration of life in his honor. R.J. found great pleasure in camping and fishing and...
James William Wandke
Jul 16, 2021
James William Wandke, 64, of Great Falls, passed away July 16, 2021, after a courageous battle with cancer. His celebration of life will be July 23, 2021, at Trinity Lutheran Church at 2:00 p.m. followed by a burial at Highland Cemetery and a reception to follow at the Elks lodge. There will also be a viewing on Thursday, July 22,...
Clarence W. "Jim" Olson
Jul 16, 2021
Clarence W. “Jim" Olson, also known as “Ole,” was born to Clarence and Josephine Morrow Olson on September 06, 1941, in Fargo, ND. He died unexpectedly in Great Falls, MT on July 16, 2021. Jim graduated from Central High School in 1959 and then entered the Navy. Jim served 23 years with the Navy as a 2nd class petty officer...
Patricia "Patty" Elizabeth Putnam
Jul 15, 2021
Patricia “Patty” Elizabeth Putnam, 51, was taken from us in the early hours of July 15, 2021, while protecting her children and grandchild from a home invader. A memorial service will be held at Triumph Baptist Church on August 21, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. Patty was born in San Salvador, El Salvador on December 2, 1969, to Maria Rosa Anaya...
Nora Marie Gilligan
Jul 13, 2021
Nora Marie Gilligan, 103, passed away July 13, 2021. Nora was born in Great Falls, MT to Louis and Mary Scharrer. She was the second of five children. She attended the Ursuline Academy and graduated from Great Falls High in 1935. At age 19, she took a job with the IRS in Washington, D.C. There she met and married John...
Gerianne Allen
Jul 13, 2021
Gerianne (Wagner) Allen, 67,passed away at Benefis Healthcare on July 13, 2021. Gerianne was born in Denver, Colorado on July 1, 1954, to Herbert and Elizabeth Wagner. Gerianne worked as a deli manager since 1989. The last eight years of her career were at Smith’s. She also volunteered with the Army's Bravo Troop, 6-9 Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort...
Wilbert Walter Graf
Jul 13, 2021
Wilbert Walter Graf, 93, of Great Falls, MT passed away on July 13, 2021. Wilbert was born on January 14, 1928, in Crow Rock, MT to Emanuel Graf and Lydia Bitz Graf. Wilbert joined the army in September of 1950. He was in the Korean War and received two Bronze Service Stars. He was honorably discharged in April of 1953....
Floyd "Buzz" Stanley Leazer
Jul 12, 2021
Floyd “Buzz” Stanley Leazer, 90 years old, passed peacefully into heaven, holding the hand of his wife of sixty-one years on July 12, 2021, at 1:43 p.m. at Peace Hospice House in Great Falls, Montana. A selfless husband, loving father, and engaging grandfather and great-grandfather, he is tenderly missed by his surviving family members, his wife, Mary Rose “Rosie” Stevens;...
Kathy Marie Wight
Jul 11, 2021
Our beloved Kathy Wight passed away on Sunday, July 11, 2021, after losing her battle with cancer. Kathy was born May 19, 1958, in Great Falls to James and Phyllis Wight.She attended Montana State University Bozeman for two years and then went on to work for Traveler’s and Cogswell Insurance agencies.Twenty-three years ago, she finally settled into her dream job...
Barbara Lee Moe
Jul 11, 2021
Early in the morning on July 11, 2021, with family by her side, Barbara L. Moe, loving wife, mother, sister, and grandmother, joined our heavenly father. Barb was born on August 31, 1934, in Great Falls, Montana to Gregory and Edna Murray.She was brought up in her early years, along with her brother, at the family homestead on the Fairfield...
Marlene "Molly" Merrick
Jul 9, 2021
Molly (Greene) Merrick passed away on Friday, July 9, 2021, after a brief illness. She is survived by two sons, Mike (Theresa) Merrick of Great Falls and Casey (Linda) Merrick of Billings; and a daughter, Suzie Nelson, also of Great Falls. As a loving and caring grandmother and great-grandmother, she leaves many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Molly met her beloved husband,...
Steve Richard Enott
Jul 6, 2021
Steve Richard Enott, 82, of Great Falls, passed away on July 6, 2021, after a long, tough, courageous battle with cancer. Steve was born October 29, 1938 to Steve and Bernice Enott. He was the oldest of 6 children. The Enott’s lived in Fair-Addition in the house they all built together. Picking on his only sister Patty Ann trying to...
Julie Anne Lappe
Jul 5, 2021
Julie Anne Lappe, 61, of Great Falls passed away on July 5, 2021, with her family by her side. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Schnider Funeral Home. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Julie was born on January 15, 1960, in Watertown, South Dakota. She attended and graduated from Geyser High School...
Barry Alan Schilling
Jul 4, 2021
Barry Alan Schilling, 60, of Great Falls passed away on July 4, 2021. Barry was born on June 13, 1961, in Omaha, Nebraska to Donna and Ray Schilling. Donna remarried to Bill Purdy in 1962, so Barry was raised by his stepdad, Bill Purdy. Barry Enjoyed fishing, auto mechanics, music, and watching movies. He was in the Army and Navy....
Darlene Harriet Monson
Jul 3, 2021
Darlene Monson, 90, passed away July 3, 2021, at Peace Hospice in Great Falls, MT. Memorial and burial services will be held at a time to be determined by her family. Darlene was born May 31, 1931, in Eureka, MT to Gertrude andGeorge Handford. She moved to Great Falls with her mother and brothers following the death of her father....
Leon Thomas May
Jul 1, 2021
Our son and brother left us suddenly on July 1, 2021. Funeral services will be held at the Heritage Baptist Church on July 24, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. Cremation has taken place at Schnider Funeral home. Leon is survived by his parents, Helen and Bob Ebensteiner; sisters, Bonnie and Elaine May, Connie Gliko; stepsister, Marie Hartman; brothers, Rick and Roger...
