Norma Jean Hooker
Jun 24, 2020
Norma Jean Hooker passed away on June 24, 2020, of natural causes at the age of 87. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 11, 2020, at First United Methodist Church. Norma was born in Yuma, CO on June 24, 1933, the fourth of six children, born to T.C. and Loretta Bivens. The family moved...
Duane Michael Goodness
Jun 23, 2020
Duane Michael Goodness, 79, of Great Falls passed peacefully with his family by his side on June 23, 2020. Duane was born to Ruby and Vincent Goodness on November 25, 1940, in the city of Orange, California. Shortly after graduating from Santa Ana High School, he followed his family to Great Falls when his father was transferred to Malmstrom AFB....
Marilyn Collins
Jun 22, 2020
Marilyn Collins, 84, of Great Falls went to be with her Lord on June 22, 2020. Marilyn was a devoted mother who spent her entire life serving others. Marilyn is survived by her husband of 59 years, Francis "Gene" of Great Falls; daughters, Rene' (Mark) Rosendahl of Bloomington, Minnesota and Connie (Buddy) Ferda of Great Falls, Montana; grandchildren, Carley (Grant)...
Vicki Rayleen Almendarez
Jun 21, 2020
Vicki Rayleen (Johnson) Almendarez, 62, of Great Falls, passed away in her home on Sunday, June 21, 2020, after a 9 month battle with lung cancer. Vicki was born February 28, 1958, in Great Falls, a daughter to Phyllis (Shikany) Johnson and Raymond Johnson. She graduated from Centerville High School in 1976, where she excelled at speech and drama. She...
William "Bill" Campbell Jr.
Jun 21, 2020
Bill Campbell, 76, went home to Jesus on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 21, 2020. Bill was born to William Joseph Campbell, Sr. and Josephine (née Behling) Campbell on June 16, 1944, in El Cajon, California, as a military child. He lived in several states and abroad, including North Carolina, Florida, California, and China. Bill showed a great love of food...
Betty Jean Ammondson
Jun 19, 2020
Betty (Snider) Ammondson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend passed away peacefully in her home on June 19, 2020. She will be remembered for her loving heart, generosity, compassion and faith in her God. Visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 28, 2020, at Schnider Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held...
Jean L. Humphrey
Jun 19, 2020
Jean Humphrey passed away on June 19, 2020, surrounded by her family. She was born March 17, 1925, in Halkirk, Alberta, Canada. Jean began her nursing career at the old Columbus Hospital and after raising her 5 children, She retired from nursing in 1990 and spent the next 30 years loving and being present for her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren....
Gary M. Green
Jun 17, 2020
Gary M. Green, 86, of Augusta, Montana passed away peacefully of natural causes on June 17, 2020, with his nephew, Don and wife, Frankie by his side. Gary was born on February 16, 1934, in Kearney, Nebraska to Morgan A. and Margorete M. Green. While growing up, his grandmother, Caroline Videen, would be a special part of his life. At...
Jay "Scott" Karaffa
Jun 16, 2020
Jay “Scott” Karaffa, 68, of Great Falls, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2020, of natural causes. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, June 18, 2021. Scott was born on October 4, 1951, to Denis and Phyllis (Filbrandt) Karaffa. He graduated from Great Falls High...
Keith L. Loss
Jun 15, 2020
Keith L. Loss, 74, of Great Falls passed away suddenly from an accident on Monday, June 15, 2020. He was born October 5, 1945, in Great Falls to Babe and Katie Loss. After graduating high school in Fairfield, MT, Keith served in the US Army from 1964-1967. He worked at Power Farmers Elevator from 1967-1973, and Smoot Honey Company from...
Robert "Bob" Harris Oakland
Jun 15, 2020
Robert “Bob” Oakland, of Great Falls, Montana, passed away of natural causes on Monday June 15th, 2020, at the well lived age of 94.Bob had a quick wit and a delightful sense of humor.He was a strong patriarch of his family, a good father who took pride in teaching and guiding his children, and over the last few decades, a...
Michelle Highwood
Jun 13, 2020
Michelle Highwood, 53, of Great Falls, passed away on June 13, 2020. A celebration of life will be held at a later date, to be determined. She was born January 14, 1967, at Unity Hospital in Fridley, Minnesota, to parents Richard and Jacqueline Marie Montague. Michelle grew up In Blaine, Minnesota, until age 11, when they moved to Billings, Montana...
Vicki Mayree Kirby
Jun 11, 2020
Vicki Mayree (Rose) Kirby, 68, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother passed away on June 11, 2020, of natural causes. Vicki was born to Crynus “Slim” Rose and Ann Carter in Shelby, Montana on August 22, 1951. She was the second oldest of 5 kids. Growing up, Vicki loved riding horses and hanging out with friends in the Flathead Valley. She...
Russel Ralph Walden
Jun 6, 2020
Russel R. Walden Sr., 85, of Great Falls, Montana passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday evening, June 6, 2020, surrounded by close family. Son of Fred and Clara “Alta” Walden, Russel was born in Great Falls on August 29, 1934. He was raised on his father’s farm - the former Paris Gibson Farm, south of Great Falls, and...
Norris Alva Bjork
Jun 5, 2020
Norris Alva Bjork, 97, of Great Falls, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2020. A graveside service with military honors will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 12, 2020, at Highland Cemetery. Norris was born on October 10, 1922, the second youngest of 12 children on a homestead near Bole, Montana, a town no longer in existence, near...
Paula Irene Ramstead
Jun 4, 2020
Paula "Bebo" Ramstead, 61, of Great Falls, passed away unexpectedly at Benefis Hospital on June 4, 2020. Paula was born September 11, 1958, the youngest of five girls, to Elmer and Doris Ramstead. She grew up hunting, fishing, and spending time at the family's cabin in Hardy Creek. She is a 1976 graduate of Great Falls High School and veteran...
Bayn Leroy Ash Zawacki
Jun 4, 2020
Our baby boy, Bayn Leroy Ash Zawacki, was born into heaven on June 4, 2020. Parents, Stephen Zawacki and Kasi Lynn (Karn) Zawacki will hold a memorial service at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 11, 2020, at O’Connor Funeral Home in his loving memory (2425 8th Ave N, Great Falls, MT).
Pauline Vik
Jun 3, 2020
Pauline Vik passed away on June 3, 2020, just two days shy of her 90th birthday. She was born on June 5, 1930, in Great Falls, and grew up in Black Eagle. A reception in memory of Pauline will be held at a later date. In high school, Pauline won a trip to Chicago for the National 4H convention and...
Robert "Bob" Henry Veitch Iii
May 31, 2020
Robert “Bob” H. Veitch III, 61, of Great Falls, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2020, from complications of Huntington’s disease. Per family, no services are being planned. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Schnider Funeral Home. Bob was born on November 23, 1958, to Robert and Donna Veitch in Missoula, MT. The family lived in several locations...
Dorothy Louise Haensel
May 31, 2020
Dorothy Louise (Bunge) Haensel, 81, of Great Falls, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2020, from dementia/alzheimer’s disease and is with her Lord and Savior in eternity. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 3, 2020, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at O’Connor Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 4, 2020, at 10:30 a.m....
