Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Great Falls, MT

Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Great Falls, MT area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.

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Erma Ann (Christianson) Bauder

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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...

Stanley James "Jimmy" Bishop

Stanley James "Jimmy" Bishop

May 27, 2021

Stanley James “Jimmy” Bishop was born December 6, 1933, to Harry and Stella (Trottier) Bishop on a ranch in Phillips County, MT. Jimmy grew up in a blended family with nine brothers and sisters. He attended school in Malta where he excelled in sports. After high school he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and traveled the Pacific aboard the U.S.S....

Thomas M. Farnham

Thomas M. Farnham

May 25, 2021

Thomas M. Farnham, 64, lifetime Havre resident, died Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at Benefis Healthcare in Great Falls. Cremation has taken place at Schnider Funeral Home in Great Falls. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Information will follow once details are finalized. Tom was born on November 2, 1956, in Havre to William and Helen...

Frances E. Doettl

Frances E. Doettl

May 25, 2021

On May 25, 2021, Mom took an angel flight to heaven. Mom was a fearful flyer but this flight was a joy filled one, going home. Frances was born February 8, 1922, to Tony and Edna Faltermeyer in the shadow of Ear Mountain west of Choteau on her grandfather’s homestead delivered by her grandmother. She grew up on her father’s...

Kenneth "Ken" Charles Palagi

Kenneth "Ken" Charles Palagi

May 24, 2021

Kenneth (Ken) Charles Palagi departed this life to be with the Lord on May 24, 2021. Ken was born March 5, 1932 to Julius and Helen Palagi. Ken spent his childhood growing up in Black Eagle and Great Falls, Montana. When reflecting on his childhood, Ken recalled how children were free to roam and spent time fishing, swimming, playing sports...

Rosemary Hopper

Rosemary Hopper

May 19, 2021

Rosemary finished her long faith filled life on May 19, 2021. She was born April 29, 1936, to Vera and Emery Riggins in Williams, Arizona. Rosemary met Charles H. Hopper in 1952 and they were married on December 24, 1952. They began their family with two daughters, Chris and Jeri, and they traveled with Chuck while he was in the...

Sister Catherine Cook

Sister Catherine Cook

May 19, 2021

Sister Catherine Cook died in the early morning of May 19, 2021, at the Monastery of St. Clare, Great Falls, MT. Catherine was born in Washington, DC on Christmas Day, 1942 as the oldest of 6 children– Catherine, Carolyn. Maryann, Thomas, James and Brian. She entered the Poor Clare Monastery, Philadelphia, PA in 1961 and professed Solemn Vows in 1966....

Louise Mohr Haaby

Louise Mohr Haaby

May 15, 2021

Louise Mohr Haaby, 94, of Great Falls, died peacefully on May 15th, 2021, after a brief illness. Born in Chicago on May 22, 1926 to Grace Adelaide and John Henry Mohr, she had a happy childhood, even amid the Great Depression. She attended Purdue University where she met her future husband and transferred to University of Wyoming in Laramie, where...

Tamara "Tammy" Louise (Lewison) Goff

Tamara "Tammy" Louise (Lewison) Goff

May 14, 2021

Tamara “Tammy” Louise (Lewison) Goff, 62, was found deceased on May 14, 2021. Tammy was born on July 18, 1958, in Spokane, Washington to Vance and Nadine Lewison. She moved to Great Falls, Montana and attended local schools, graduating from Great Falls High School in 1976. While in high school, she met Bob Goff. They married shortly after graduation and...

Richard "Dick" A. Marceau

Richard "Dick" A. Marceau

May 13, 2021

Richard (Dick) A. Marceau, age 87, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2021, after a lengthy battle with lung cancer. Dick was born on January 25, 1934, in Missoula, MT to Jack and Julia Marceau. He graduated from Missoula County High School in 1952 and shortly thereafter, entered the U.S. Air Force where he served as a jet mechanic for...

Justine Marie Farmer

Justine Marie Farmer

May 13, 2021

Justine Marie Nelson was born in Great Falls, Montana to George and Ethel Letvola Nelson on February 8, 1935. She spent her childhood on the Nelson family ranch near Belt. She was a graduate of Belt High School. After attending summer school at the College of Great Falls and earning a teaching certificate, she taught at the Clear Lake School...

William James "Bill" Maronick

William James "Bill" Maronick

May 10, 2021

William James “Bill” Maronick, 89, Great Falls passed away with family by his side. May 10, 2021, in Great Falls. Bill was born May 15, 1931, in Great Falls. After graduating high school in Great Falls, Bill attended Santa Clara University. In 1954, he entered the U.S. Army as an officer. After his discharge from the Army in 1957, he...

Raymond Gene Watson

Raymond Gene Watson

May 7, 2021

Raymond Gene Watson of Great Falls, Montana passed away in the early hours of May 7, 2021. He was born to Harry Richard Holland Watson and Nora Myrtle Baumer Watson on January 14, 1933, in Havre, Montana. He was educated in the Havre Public Schools, graduating from Havre High School in 1951. He attended Northern Montana College (now MSU Northern)...

Robert "Bob" Leroy Hannah

Robert "Bob" Leroy Hannah

May 4, 2021

Robert “Bob” Leroy Hannah, 87, passed away on Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at Benefis Hospital. Bob was born in Grand Forks, ND to Robert L. and Bessie M. Hannah. He was raised in Shelby, MT. In school, Bob excelled in sports, especially basketball. After high school, he joined the United States Air Force where he was stationed in Germany, England,...

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