Tia Noel Proud
Mar 10, 2020
A memorial service for Tia Proud will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. For all those who attend please wear yellow in Tia's memory.
Robert John Cole
Mar 8, 2020
Robert John Cole, 62, of Great Falls passed away on March 8, 2020. A celebration of life and spreading of ashes will take place at Giant Springs State Park on Wednesday, July 22, 2020, from 4:00 pm. until 6:00 p.m.. Robert was born in Great Falls on July 22, 1957 to Roscoe and Dorothy. He grew up in a busy...
Judith "Judy" Ann Deck
Mar 7, 2020
Anyone who knew Judith “Judy” Ann Denowh Deck felt her positive impact in the community, her generous spirit, and her genuine love of life and family. Judy passed away peacefully with family at her side on Saturday, March 7, 2020, in Great Falls, Montana, at the age of 73. Judy was born on June 20, 1946, in Sidney, Montana, to...
Ernest "Ernie" Sanford Rutherford
Mar 7, 2020
Ernest “Ernie” Sanford Rutherford Jr., of Great Falls passed away on March 7, 2020. He was born January 20, 1927 in Great Falls, MT, the fifth child and second son to Leota (Scrivens) and Ernest Rutherford, Sr. He attended elementary and junior high school at Franklin School on the westside of Great Falls. He graduated from Great Falls High School...
Wenonah Ruth Peterson
Mar 5, 2020
Wenonah Ruth Peterson, 96, of Great Falls, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, March 5, 2020. A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 9, 2020, at Faith Lutheran Church (1300 Ferguson Drive, Great Falls). Wenonah was born on October 19, 1923, in Helena, Montana to Rev. M. Lyle Halvorsen and Cora (Christianson) Halvorsen....
Harold Alton Warehime
Mar 4, 2020
On March 4, 2020, Harold Alton Warehime, surrounded by loving family, joined his wife of 71 years, Ramona, in eternal heaven. Due to COVID-19, a private family service will be held at O'Connor Memorial Chapel on Monday, March 23, 2020. A public burial will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Stanford Cemetery with military honors in Stanford. A celebration of life...
Thomas "Tommy" Oderman
Mar 4, 2020
Thomas “Tommy” Edward Oderman passed away at the age of 76 on March 4, 2020. He passed away peacefully at Missouri River Manor in Great Falls, where he had resided for the past 14 years. Tommy was born on April 7, 1943, in Great Falls, but grew up in Glasgow, which he always considered his home. Although he was born...
Emy Lou Thompson
Mar 2, 2020
Emy Lou Thompson, 91, of Belt, MT, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2020, at Benefis from complications of a stroke. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Emy was born on September 9, 1928, in Lewistown, MT and grew up...
David B. White
Mar 2, 2020
David B. White, 59, of Great Falls, passed away on March 2, 2020, in his home after a lengthy illness. He was born to Marvin and Virginia in Billings, Montana on October 3, 1960. David worked at Columbus and Benefis hospital for many years. He worked in the laundry and ground maintenance before being promoted to a maintenance technician. He...
Joseph Benjamin Parenteau
Feb 29, 2020
Joseph “Joe Bear” Benjamin Parenteau, 20, of Great Falls, Montana, passed away on February 29, 2020, in the town of Wichita, Kansas. A memorial will be held at 10:00 a.m. at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel on March 14, 2020, in Great Falls, in honor of his place here on earth. All friends and family of Joe are welcome to join...
Lawrence Bernard "Bernie" Hewitt
Feb 28, 2020
Lawrence Bernard “Bernie” Hewitt, 73, was called by the Lord on February 28, 2020, with his wife, Artie, daughter, Anna and granddaughter, Carly Hewitt by his side. A funeral liturgy will be held on Thursday, March 5, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Ann’s Cathedral in Great Falls followed by inurnment at Mount Olivet Columbarium. A celebration of life will...
Patricia "Patsy" Ozella Clark
Feb 27, 2020
Patricia “Patsy” Ozella (Conrad), 73, of Great Falls, lost her battle with cancer on February 27, 2020. A celebration of Patsy’s life will be held at yet undetermined date. Patsy was born on August 1, 1946, in San Diego California to Jeoffrey Glenn and Neva Lucille Conrad. She met and married her husband, Charles “Chuck” Clark while the two of...
Sherry Anna Rhodes Secora
Feb 25, 2020
Sherry Anna Rhodes Secora, 55, of Fairfield, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2020, at Benefis Hospital after complications from surgery. Sherry was born to Arthur Steven and Betty (Trainor) Rhodes on June 5, 1964, at Edwards Air Force Base in California.She attended school at Edwards and Vandenberg Air Force Base, Fairfield elementary and graduated from Fairfield High School in...
Carol Virginia Thompson
Feb 23, 2020
Carol Virginia Thompson, 86, of Great Falls, passed away on February 23, 2020. By her request, a service will not be held. Carol was born in Detroit, Michigan on July 25, 1933, to Walter and Mabel Parry. She grew up in a family of all girls; she was one of five daughters. Carol spent 25 years working for Michigan Bell,...
Wayne Leland Wardell
Feb 22, 2020
Wayne Leland Wardell, 74, of Chester, Montana passed away on February 22, 2020, at Peace Hospice in Great Falls, Montana. Wayne was born January 6, 1946, in Chester to Janell Wardell. He graduated from Chester High School and continued his education at the University of Montana and Montana State University Northern where he graduated in 1968 with a bachelor’s degree...
Valerie Ann Benz
Feb 21, 2020
Valerie Ann Benz, 60, Great Falls, passed away at her home in the care of her best friend of 30 years. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, March 2, 2020, at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel with burial to follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Valerie came into this world on February 12, 1960, in Havre, MT, and is...
Inez "Teddie" Bray
Feb 20, 2020
Inez F. “Teddie” Gihring was born in Whitefish, Montana on December 10, 1939 to Oscar and Inez Gihring. Teddie graduated from Whitefish High School in 1957, and from Montana State University in 1961 with a degree in Nursing. She later became an owner of Century 21 McDonald Realty in Great Falls. Teddie was preceded in death by her parents; brother,...
Web "Mac" Mcpherson
Feb 20, 2020
Surrounded by love, “Mac” passed away peacefully after 100 well lived years on February 20, 2020. Mac was born with bright red hair on December 20, 1919, at the doctor’s office in Goshen, Oregon to Alva Meridth McPherson and Junia Dora Baker. Over the years, he shared stories of being raised on a hops farm, riding horseback, using a cart...
Albert Mike Swartz
Feb 20, 2020
Albert Mike Swartz, 101, of Great Falls, passed away on February 20, 2020. Albert was born to Michael and Mary (Mayernik) Swartz on October 26, 1918, in his home in Stockett, Montana. He grew up in his home with three brothers, Charles, Tony, and Lawrence, and two sisters, Margaret and Helen. He attended Selstrom Country School. Albert worked on the...
Thomas Villareal
Feb 19, 2020
Thomas “Butch” Villareal, 79, of Great Falls, passed away on February 19, 2020. The family will begin receiving friends beginning at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 23, 2020, at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel with a vigil service to be held at 6:00 p.m. A funeral liturgy will be held on Monday, February 24, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. Burial with military...
