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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Patricia Y. Sponheim

Patricia Y. Sponheim

May 4, 2021

Patricia “Piano Pat” Sponheim, 86, of Great Falls is now singing in the Lord’s choir. She passed away peacefully at her home with her family. Pat was a humble servant of God, a woman of faith and love. Pat was born in Havre, Montana and raised on the Highline in Rudyard, Montana. When Pat was in grade school, her mother...

Warren Skog

Warren Skog

May 3, 2021

Warren Leonard Skog was born in Great Falls, Montana, on June 21, 1945. He went to be with the Lord on May 3, 2021, after a hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer. Leonard graduated from Great Falls High School in 1963. He served his country in Vietnam where he was wounded in battle and became a decorated Vietnam veteran. After the...

Lou Udall

Lou Udall

May 3, 2021

Lou Udall, 90, passed away of natural causes at his home on May 3, 2021. A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 14, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at Hillcrest Memorial Chapel. Lou was born in St. Ignatius, MT in 1931. His parents were Melvin and Ruth Udall. Lou spent his early years doing all things related to raising...

Virgil K. Hall

Virgil K. Hall

May 3, 2021

Virgil and Nancy Hall loved to hold hands. They held hands at the powwow grounds; they held hands walking to a ballpark. They held them when they sat next to each other at the doctor’s office and when they fell asleep in the car on a road trip. On Monday evening, May 3, 2021, Virgil held Nancy’s hand; he held...

Robert Edward Rigney

Robert Edward Rigney

May 1, 2021

Robert Edward Rigney, 84, passed away on Saturday, May 1, 2021. Robert was born on January 16, 1937, to Helen (Melton) Rigney and Lester Lee Rigney in Thermopolis, Wyoming. They later moved to Great Falls, Montana where he attended local schools and graduated from Great Falls High School in 1955. At 18, he joined the Army and served 18 months...

Terry P. Mason

Terry P. Mason

Apr 28, 2021

Terry P. Mason, 84, passed away on April 28, 2021. He was born on November 9, 1939, to Vera (Pateman) and William Mason in Rigby, Idaho. He served his country in the United States Air Force. There will be a visitation on Friday, April 30, 2021 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.. On Saturday, May 1, 2021, there will be...

James Michael Carr

James Michael Carr

Apr 26, 2021

James “Jim” Carr, age 79, passed away from Alzheimers and complications from Covid-19 in the early morning hours of Monday, April 26, 2021, at Rivers Edge Assisted Living in Great Falls. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 1, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel. Jim was born on November 2, 1941, in Decatur, IL...

Mariluise R. Dougherty

Mariluise R. Dougherty

Apr 26, 2021

Mariluise R. Dougherty, 97, died peacefully under the tender care of Peace Hospice on April 26, 2021. A memorial service is planned for Friday, May 28, 2021, at 1:00 p.m. at Sunrise Presbyterian Church, (3809 6th Ave S, Great Falls). Cremation has taken place under the direction of Schnider Funeral Home. Marilu is survived by sons, Daniel (Rebecca) of Brooklyn...

Bonnie Lee Worrell

Bonnie Lee Worrell

Apr 26, 2021

Bonnie Worrell passed away peacefully with her husband by her side, on the morning of April 26, 2021. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and wife. Bonnie always put her family and friends first, she loved helping others, and she enjoyed traveling to Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks with her family and friends. Bonnie was an avid collector of dolls...

John (J.P) Paul Freie

John (J.P) Paul Freie

Apr 26, 2021

John “J.p.” Paul Freie, 50, of Anchorage, Alaska passed unexpectedly on April 26, 2021, in Great Falls, Montana after an acute abdominal bleeding caused from a perforated ulcer. We are devastated by this loss. J.p. was born on August 29, 1970, in El Segundo, CA to loving parents John “Jack” Henry Freie and Catherine “Cathy” Freie. He immediately filled the...

Eugene Woodrow Kallstrom

Eugene Woodrow Kallstrom

Apr 24, 2021

Eugene Woodrow Kallstrom was born on August 27, 1939, to Woodrow and Margaret (Sibell) Kallstrom. He passed away on April 24, 2021, of natural causes at the age of 81 years and 8 months. He was baptized and confirmed at Fahlen Lutheran Church in Nelson, Minnesota and attended country school through the sixth grade at #40 in Belle River Township....

Loren Charles Rice

Loren Charles Rice

Apr 23, 2021

Loren Charles Rice passed away April 23, 2021, surrounded by his family. Loren was born February 13, 1921, the son of Elton J. and Viola Rice in Wolf Point, Montana. The family moved from Wolf Point to Spokane, Washington where Loren was raised. Loren was drafted during World War II and was a 2nd Lieutenant in the Army Air Corps...

Robert John "Bob" Mogensen

Robert John "Bob" Mogensen

Apr 21, 2021

Robert John “Bob” Mogensen, 82, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 21, 2021. Bob was born on January 7, 1939, in Great Falls, MT to Florence and Jack Mogensen. He grew up in Augusta, MT. Bob enjoyed growing up in Augusta, hunting and fishing with his father, and having great times with friends. He joined the Navy when he was...

Ronald Carl Mclaughlin

Ronald Carl Mclaughlin

Apr 21, 2021

Ronald Carl McLaughlin, 73, also known as “Papa” passed away April 21, 2021. Ron was born on July 13, 1947, in Great Falls, MT to Rosalie and Carl McLaughlin. He graduated from Great Falls High School in 1965 and then worked for 42 years for Energy West Gas Company. In 1982, Ronald met the love of his life and best...

Tom Clyde Bessette

Tom Clyde Bessette

Apr 20, 2021

Tom Bessette, 79, passed away of a stroke on April 20, 2021, at St. Patrick’s Hospital in Missoula. Tom was a legendary trucker. In his younger days, he did long haul from coast to coast. He had his own cattle truck and hauled cars and John Deere machinery. At the time of his death, he was still driving locally for...

Donna Rae Webb

Donna Rae Webb

Apr 19, 2021

Donna Rae Webb passed away on April 19, 2021, at the age of 78. She was born in Havre, Montana to Francis Twigg and Donald R. Connor. Donna worked for many years as a histology technician, and she lived at and volunteered at the Eagles Manor. She loved crocheting afghans and spending time with her family. She is survived by...

Richard "Dick" Everett Mosher

Richard "Dick" Everett Mosher

Apr 19, 2021

Richard “Dick” Everett Mosher, 87, of Great Falls, passed away on Monday, April 19, 2021, at Benefis Hospital. Dick was born on January 14, 1934, in East Providence, Rhode Island to Everett B. and Bertha Mosher. He was raised and educated in New Hampshire. In 1954, he married his beloved Carol in Fort Worth, Texas. Dick proudly served in the...

Betty Jo Wilson

Betty Jo Wilson

Apr 14, 2021

Betty Jo Wilson, 83, of Great Falls went peacefully home to Jesus on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, surrounded by her loved ones after a valiant fight against leukemia. A graveside celebration of her life will be on Saturday, April 24, 2021, at 1:00 at the Choteau Cemetery. All friends and family are invited. Betty Jo was born in Choteau, Montana...

Catherine Mary Shea Menghini

Catherine Mary Shea Menghini

Apr 14, 2021

Catherine Mary Shea Menghini was born on October 20, 1921, in Wibaux, Montana. She graduated from Wibaux High School in 1939 and graduated from the College of Great Falls in 1941 with a degree in Education. She taught elementary school in Eden and Power. While teaching in Power, she met her soulmate, Henry Menghini, and they were married in Great...

Shirley Mae Gue (Teichrow)

Shirley Mae Gue (Teichrow)

Apr 13, 2021

Shirley Mae Gue (Teichrow) passed away peacefully at age 84 on April 13th, 2021 in Spokane, WA. She fought a good fight against kidney cancer for 14 years with the wonderful support of Sletten Cancer Center and its doctors until she moved to Post Falls, ID in April 2020 to be closer to the family she loved so much. Shirley...

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