James "Jim" Felix Philipps
Nov 5, 2020
James Felix Philipps, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully in his sleep at the Highgate Assisted Living Center in the early morning hours of November 5, 2020. James “Jim” was born in Conrad, MT on July 13, 1932, the second of three children born to Leo and Frances Philipps. Jim spent his entire youth in Conrad and after...
Virginia "Ginny" Eileen Hansen
Nov 5, 2020
Our mom and most loyal friend passed away November 5, 2020, after fighting a courageous battle with COVID-19. Virginia Eileen Hansen was born on April 26, 1946, in Iowa. She grew up with her parents and ten siblings in Minnesota, where she was first introduced to Harvey Hansen from Belt. They married in 1969, and shared almost 50 years together...
Harold Raymond Lux
Nov 5, 2020
Harold Lux, 90, passed away November 5, 2020. Harold was born in Vananda, MT to John and Mary Lux on January 7, 1930.At 17, he went into the meat business as a meat cutter.He joined the Army in 1951 and stayed for three years. After returning, he later became the head salesman for the Great Falls meat Company. He married...
Samuel Frederic Paladichuk
Nov 4, 2020
Samuel Paladichuk was born on June 22, 1940, in Savage, MT.He was the first of four children born to Sam and Doris Paladichuk. He spent his early years attending school in Savage, playing basketball, and working on a local farm. Even as a young boy, his strong work ethic and devotion to those closest to him was evident. Upon graduation,...
William "Bill" Michael Halko
Nov 2, 2020
William “Bill” M. Halko passed on Monday, November 2, 2020. At his request, no funeral services will be held. Cremation has taken place. Bill was born on June 25, 1935, in Great Falls to Michael and Anna Yurek Halko. He attended Red Butte School, Stockett Grade School, and later, Centerville High School. He served four years in the Army, and...
Joseph "Joe" Jacob Widhalm
Nov 2, 2020
Joseph “Joe” Widhalm, 78, of Power, left this world for Heaven on November 2, 2020. Joe spent the day doing what he loved, fiddling around in his shop building things. Joe will be greatly missed by so many, not just by family but by his community, his church, his home town of Valier, his many friends in the Ag industry,...
James Evan Adams
Nov 1, 2020
James “Jim” Evan Adams, Sr., 78, of Cascade, Montana, succumbed to the Covid-19 virus on November 1, 2020.He was the son of Fred Adams and Ruby Johnston and was born in Fort Peck, Montana on January 16, 1942. Jim married Judy Kay Taylor in 1964, and their loving union produced three sons, Jim, Jr. (Devany) of Plain City, Utah, John...
Elizabeth "Betty" Schwartz
Nov 1, 2020
Elizabeth “Betty” Schwartz, 88, passed away November 1, 2020.A memorial honoring Betty’s life will be scheduled at a future date. Betty was born December 28, 1931 to Nicholas and Elizabeth Fondell in Dubuque Iowa.Betty met Jack Schwartz in Dubuque in 1951. They were married in December of 1952 and were together for 64 years.They raised six daughters and lived in...
Brian Thomas Gleason
Oct 31, 2020
Brian Thomas Gleason lost his battle with cancer and passed away October 31, 2020, at home surrounded by his loved ones. Brian was born January 8, 1950, in Great Falls, Montana to Dale Gleason and Dolores Nelson. Brian was the second oldest of five children; brother, Claire, brother, Mitchell (deceased), sister, Karen, and brother, James (deceased). In 1969, Brian married...
Joel Forrest Mchale
Oct 31, 2020
Joel F. McHale, 77, passed away October 31, 2020, in Great Falls. He was born November 15, 1942, in Bangor, Maine. Joel served 22 years in the Air Force and retired a Master Sergeant. He was stationed in Vietnam, Korea, France, Spain, England, and at several bases in the United States. Joel is survived by his wife of 48 years,...
Gilbert Norman Bickel
Oct 31, 2020
Gilbert Norman Bickel, 83, passed away of natural causes October 31, 2020, at the Beehive Homes Assisted Living facility in Great Falls, Montana. Gil was born August 14, 1938, in Blue Grass, North Dakota on the family farm. His parents were William Jacob Bickel and Elsie Schutz. Gill was raised on the farm and attended farm school through the 8th...
Elaine M Treis
Oct 31, 2020
Elaine M. Treis, 86, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2020, at Highgate Senior Living. Cremation has taken place under the care of Schnider Funeral Home. Per her request no services are planned. Elaine was born in Shell Lake, Wisconsin on October 10, 1934. She lived in Wisconsin until the age of 16. Then she moved to North Dakota where...
Nina Tosten Lawhon
Oct 30, 2020
Nina (Tosten) Lawhon, 78, of Great Falls, left this world on October 30, 2020, at Peace Hospice surrounded by family. Nina was born November 28, 1941, to Carl and Juanita Tosten in Great Falls. Nina enjoyed being a mother to her four children from a previous marriage and a wife to Jack Lawhon whom she married in 1984. They were...
Sheryl R. Mcallister
Oct 29, 2020
Sheryl Rene McAllister, born December 9, 1958, in Tacoma, WA, passed away peacefully at home on October 29, 2020, in Great Falls, MT surrounded by loved ones. She had fought a long hard battle with cancer. When she moved to New York from Montana, Sheryl started her career early in life as a police officer with Amityville Police Department. During...
Jack Larry Lewis
Oct 29, 2020
Jack Lewis, 86,passed away on October 29, 2020, after a prolonged illness. The following was written by Jack in his own words: Jack was a child of the era of the Dust Bowl and Depression, having been born on December 3, 1933, on a farm near Bladen, Webster County, Nebraska. When he was three years of age his parents moved...
James Sanger
Oct 29, 2020
James Sanger, 88, passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2020. Cremation has taken place and as per his request, no service will take place. Jim was born in Great Falls to Ruth Nelson and Frank Sanger on September 5, 1932. After spending four years in the US Navy Seabees, he returned to Great Falls and began a career in carpentry,...
Robert Joe Dyer
Oct 29, 2020
Robert Joe Dyer, 73, of Great Falls passed away on October 29, 2020, after fighting multiple illnesses. Robert was born on Valentine’s Day in 1947 to Joe and Pearl Dyer in Springfield, MO. After honorably serving in the Army during the Vietnam War, he returned stateside to Fort Campbell, KY and met his soon-to-be wife Sandra at a Shoney’s restaurant...
Darrel Ray Skolrud
Oct 28, 2020
Today God got another angel, and I lost my best friend, Darrel Skolrud. He had a smile that would light up a room and a sense of humor to match. Darrel was born on April 20, 1951, to Gerhard and Mary Skolrud in Nashua Montana. He was a mailman for 40 plus years and loved his job. Along the way...
Janice Villarreal
Oct 27, 2020
Janice Walking Child Villarreal (Indian name, Pretty Woman Sitting) shed her earthly robe and entered into the gates of heaven to join her first love, Jesus on October 27, 2020. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Arthur “Archie” Villarreal; brother, Larry Walking Child; and sister Virginia Gladue. She is rejoicing with them at the banquet table of...
Charles "Chuck" Ray Dewell
Oct 27, 2020
On Tuesday, October 27, 2020, Charles “Chuck” Ray Dewell of Great Falls passed away at the age of 75. Affectionately known as “Dad, Charlie, Poppa Bear,” or “Yogi,” to those closest to him, Chuck (as most others called him) graced the world with his presence on August 13, 1945, in Billings. After attending Laurel High School, he skipped town to...
