Gordon Lee Bechard
May 12, 2025
U.S. Air Force veteran and retired USPS rural mail carrier Gordon Lee Bechard, 82, of Dutton died on May 12, 2025, at Peace Hospice in Great Falls.
A service to commemorate Gordon’s life will be held on Sunday, June 8 at 1:30 p.m. at the Dutton American Legion Hall. Friends and family are invited to celebrate the man who lived life...
Emil Robert "Bobby" Collins
May 12, 2025
Emil Robert “Bobby” Collins passed away peacefully, greeted by our Lord and Savior, on the evening of May 12, 2025, at the age of 82 years in Great Falls with his wife at his side. He was born on March 24, 1943 (on his mom’s birthday) in Great Falls, MT as the baby of the family to William “Bill” and...
The Rev. Deacon Donna Jeanne (Tilton) Gleaves
May 11, 2025
The Rev. Deacon Donna Jeanne (Tilton) Gleaves passed away Sunday, May 11, 2025, at Peace Hospice in Great Falls from a rare form of adrenal gland cancer. She was 73.
Donna was an advocate for people with developmental disabilities, and as a devout Christian she assisted efforts to feed, clothe and house people who were less fortunate. She served the Episcopal...
Harold "Bud" Nicholls, Jr.
May 11, 2025
Harold “Bud” Nicholls, Jr, was born on March 11, 1940, to Lorraine and Harold Nicholls, Sr. in Huntington, WV. His early years were spent touring the U.S. as Harold, Sr. played the organ for the circus and ice capades. The family returned to Great Falls, MT in 1945, where Bud grew up, graduating from GFHS in 1958. He joined the...
Charlene Joyce (Goettel) Lester
May 11, 2025
Charlene Joyce (Goettel) Lester, aged 95, of Great Falls, Montana, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 11, 2025, surrounded by her family at the Grandview Cottages. Visitation will be held on Friday, May 30, 2025, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Schnider Funeral Home. An interment service will take place on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Hillcrest...
Leilanie D. Thune
May 11, 2025
Leilanie D. (Schott) Thune, aged 72, passed away on May 11, 2025, in Great Falls, MT.
Leilanie was born on October 17, 1952, in Great Falls, MT. She went on to graduate from Great Falls High School and married Ronnel D. Thune of Great Falls.
Surviving is her husband, Ronnel; daughter, Andrea Sweeney of Black Eagle, MT; sister, Rona (Mike) Debolt; brother,...
Pia Rose Matteucci Schermele
May 9, 2025
Pia Rose Matteucci Schermele, lovingly known as “Nona,” passed away peacefully on May 9, 2025, at the age of 93, surrounded by the family and love she so generously nurtured throughout her life.
A funeral mass will be held on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Great Falls, followed by a celebration of life...
Cheryl Sue Hutchinson
May 6, 2025
Cheryl Sue Hutchinson passed away in Cascade, MT on May 6, 2025, at age 80. As per her wishes, there will not be a funeral; a private memorial gathering will occur later at her country home. Her cremains will be placed next to those of her folks at Hillcrest Lawn and at several favorite locations in Montana.
Born the second child...
Celeste "Cecil" Peter Madill
May 5, 2025
Celeste “Cecil” Peter Madill was born on the family farm, near Rosefield, Saskatchewan, near Bracken, Saskatchewan, Canada, on December 14, 1937 to Cecilia (Klotz) and Alik Madill.
The Madill family originated from ethnic German Catholic farmers who travelled east to Hoffnungstal, near Odessa Russia, looking for farmland. They later left Europe looking for new opportunities to homestead and farm and ranch,...
Robert Bethuel Ibarra
May 4, 2025
Robert Bethuel Ibarra came to Montana in September 2015 to fulfill the dream in opening a Taqueria with his wife, Jamie and son, Xavier Ibarra.
They were living his dream and now Xavier will continue the dream.
"He will keep you posted"
Love, Xavie
William "Bill" Eugene Pedersen
May 2, 2025
William “Bill” Eugene Pedersen, aged 89, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2025, in Great Falls, Montana surrounded by all his children, grandchildren, brother, and sister-in-law. Bill was born on April 18, 1936, in Great Falls, the son of Eddie Pedersen and Thelma Warehime Pedersen.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Ken (Betty) Pedersen; sisters, Betty (Jerry)...
Scott Steinbach
May 1, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Scott Steinbach, who left us on May 1, 2025, at the age of 61. Though his time with us has ended, the legacy of his love and quiet wisdom will remain with us forever.
Born on March 6, 1964, in Helena, Montana, to Marvin and Verna Steinbach. Scott attended Augusta Public Schools, graduating...
Ty Steinbach
May 1, 2025
Ty Steinbach, a rancher and lifetime resident of the Steinbach ranch near Wolf Creek, Montana died unexpectedly on May 1, 2025, at the age of 64.
Ty is survived by his parents, Marvin Steinbach and Verna Steinbach; daughter, Avery Steinbach; stepdaughter, JeriLyn Dietz; brother, Shawn Steinbach; nieces, Skylar Berget, Sydne Joyce, and Allie Skaley; and nephews, Trevor Steinbach and Miles Steinbach....
Blanche Elaine Kravik
Apr 29, 2025
Blanche Elaine Kravik, aged 96, of Great Falls, MT, passed peacefully on Tuesday April 29, 2025, at home with her family. Visitation is Tuesday, May 6, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Schnider Funeral Home, followed with a graveside service on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Highland Cemetery at 11:00 a.m. and fellowship after at Schnider Funeral Home...
Darlene "Betty" Funyak
Apr 28, 2025
Darlene “Betty” Funyak, aged 86, passed away peacefully at home on April 28, 2025, of natural causes. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on July 12, 2025, at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Great Falls, with a reception immediately following at 1106 Ferguson Drive.
Born in Great Falls, Betty was the second youngest of ten children of Annie and Henry...
Darlene Betty Funyak
Apr 28, 2025
Darlene Betty Funyak, aged 86, passed away on April 28, 2025, in Great Falls, Montana. Service details will be announced at a later date.
James Francis Kanduch
Apr 27, 2025
James Francis Kanduch, aged 82, passed away peacefully at Peace Hospice in Great Falls, MT on April 27, 2025.
Jim was the firstborn to Francis and Margaret (Clark) Kanduch of Opportunity, MT. He was born on October 9, 1942. He graduated from Anaconda High School. Jim worked as a long-haul trucker, but his passion was farming. He was looking forward to...
William Theodore Coffman
Apr 24, 2025
William Theodore Coffman, aged 78, passed away on April 24, 2025, in Great Falls, Montana.
William was born on November 23, 1946, to Allen and Mary Evelyn (Heun) Coffman in Conrad, Montana. He attended Libby High School and went on to get his GED and to serve in the United States Army in the Vietnam War. Once he returned, he graduated...
Elsie Mae (Engen) Lorenz
Apr 24, 2025
Elsie Mae (Engen) Lorenz, aged 76, of Great Falls, Montana, passed away peacefully surrounded by love, laughter, family, and friends on April 24, 2025.
Born in Fairview, Montana, to Alf and Phyllis Engen, Elsie grew up in a close-knit family, full of love and lively adventures alongside her siblings, Robert, Harold, Mary, and her best friend and surviving sister, Evelyn.
Elsie listed...
Stephen White
Apr 23, 2025
A public viewing for Stephen White will take place from 5PM to 7PM on Tuesday April 29th at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel (1410 13th Street S., Great Falls).
Stephen Craig White of Great Falls passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at the age of 78. He was born on August 1, 1946, to Walter and Lorraine (Harrington) White in Great...
