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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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Susan Jones Patte
Nov 19, 2020
Susan Jones Patte, 80, passed away on November 19, 2020. No services are planned at her request. Susan was the youngest daughter of Joseph A. Jones and Irene Pearce Jones. In 1962, she was united in marriage to Joseph F. Joseph, II and together they had two beautiful daughters, Cheryl and Lauren. Later Sue and Joseph divorced. In 1980, Sue...
Arleen Marian Heintzelman
Nov 19, 2020
Our beautiful, strong, and amazing mom, Arleen, passed away on the morning of November 19, 2020. The daughter of Harry and Queenie, she was born in England and raised during World War II.She moved to America with her first husband, Ron (deceased). They had two sons together, both deceased, Gary (May 2020) and Regan (1970 age 5). Our mom married...
Edward Francis Dambrowski
Nov 18, 2020
Edward F. Dambrowski, 78, of Great Falls passed away on November 18, 2020. Per his request no service will be held. Ed was born March 28, 1942 to Edward and Anna Dambrowski. After high school, he enlisted in the Air Force and was stationed at Malmstrom Air Force Base. When he left, he had several jobs before finally joining MANG...
William Michael Rose
Nov 18, 2020
William Michael Rose, 82, of Great Falls passed away November 18, 2020, in Great Falls. A graveside service with military honors will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, May 14, 2021, at Highland Cemetery in Great Falls.
Dorothy Clay Malisani
Nov 18, 2020
Clay came from a long line of Montana gold mining pioneers, yet her true treasure was found in faith and family. Faith and trust in the will of God sustained her in all the seasons of life and formed the foundation of her family. Dorothy Clay (Klimper) Malisani, 81, died Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at her home in the presence...
Jeanne J. Farrington
Nov 18, 2020
Jeanne J. Farrington, longtime resident of Great Falls, MT, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on November 18, 2020, 10 days shy of her 97th birthday. She graduated from Great Falls High School in 1942. She loved playing Bridge with her close friends and doing crossword puzzles. She was a devoted mother and grandmother who made the...
Audrey Von Bargen Uhlenkott
Nov 16, 2020
Audrey (Von Bargen) Uhlenkott was born September 2, 1932 and passed away at her home from cancer surrounded by her family November 16, 2020. Mom was ready to say her own farewell as she struggled through her very difficult neck injury this past year. These are our dear sweet Mom’s words. “I was born into the family of Harry and...
Martin Peter Treis, Jr.
Nov 16, 2020
Martin P. Treis, 89, passed away on Monday, November 16, 2020, at Highgate Senior Living. Cremation has taken place under the care of Schneider Funeral Home. Pursuant to Martin’s request, no services are planned. He was born in Elbow Woods, North Dakota on December 24, 1930. He lived in North Dakota until the age of 17 when he was able...
Nancy Elizabeth Thomas
Nov 15, 2020
Nancy Thomas, 88 years young, passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2020. Nancy was born March 8, 1932, in La Crosse, Wisconsin to Louise and Ervin Ebentier. She was the middle child of 3 daughters. She grew up in Holmen, Wisconsin and went on to attend The College of Saint Teresa where she graduated with an associate’s degree in nursing....
Patricia "Patty" Polzin
Nov 14, 2020
It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of the passing of Patricia “Patty” Polzin on November 14, 2020, due to complications of Covid-19.Cremation has taken place under the direction of Schnider Funeral Home.Due to the pandemic, a private family memorial service will be held in the spring, when she will be laid to rest with her...
Marcella Legere Linn
Nov 13, 2020
Marcella LeGere Linn, 75, of Great Falls, Montana, formerly of Laurel, Indiana passed away in Great Falls, Montana on November 13, 2020. She was born on January 30, 1945, in Carter, Kentucky to Ollie and Lula Mae (Kitchin) Hamilton. Marcella married Charles LeGere on April 19, 1969. They were together until his passing on August 27, 2000. Marcella later married...
Shirley Marie Murphy
Nov 13, 2020
Shirley Murphy went to be with her Heavenly Father, certainly embracing her daughter, Karen Cloninger; mother, Cora Visocan; and brother and sister-in-law, Gary and Edna Spence on November 13, 2020, at the age of 91. Shirley was born on September 23, 1929, in Great Falls, MT to Hyram Spence and Cora Daniels Spence. Life was full of challenges for her...
Jerry L. Depping
Nov 13, 2020
Jerry Depping of Great Falls, passed away on November 13, 2020, at the age of 80. Jerry was born on February 18, 1940, in Walla Walla, WA to William and Arletta Depping. Jerry graduated from Walla Walla High School. He then joined the USAF and was stationed in Great Falls, MT where he met his wife, Charlotte. Jerry was an...
Clark Raymond Jandt
Nov 11, 2020
Clark Raymond Jandt, age 56, passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2020, after a six year battle with brain cancer. Clark was born on March 19, 1964, in Burns Lake, British Columbia, Canada to Orville and Glenna Jandt. As a young child, the family moved to Beach, North Dakota, where he graduated from high school in 1982. He then attended Billings...
Evelyn Norma Tetzel
Nov 11, 2020
Evelyn Norma Tetzel lost her battle with multiple myeloma on November 11, 2020. She was born on October 7, 1944, in Great Falls, the youngest child of Norma (Dunden) and George Tetzel. She was raised on the family farm in Fairfield, graduating from Fairfield High School in 1963. After a short time in California, Evelyn attended Dahl’s School of Beauty...
Rhonda Rae Lesofski
Nov 10, 2020
Rhonda was born on October 3, 1957, to Bernice Damon and Ronald Ramsey. She was called home Tuesday, November 10, 2020. She attended Cascade High School, where she graduated in 1975. Rhonda spent her free time in extracurricular activities, as well as, cherishing moments with her mother, stepfather, Earl, and three younger siblings, Rebecca, Lorrie and Laura. Rhonda met her...
Carlton Leroy "Bub" Dahlin
Nov 9, 2020
On Monday, November 9, 2020, Carlton Leroy “Bub” Dahlin passed away peacefully at the age of 90. Bub, as he was known to family and friends, was born in Plentywood, MT on February 19, 1930. He was the youngest of the three sons born to Charles and Nora (Ziebarth) Dahlin. They lived in the Plentywood area for several years, and...
Bernard "Bernie" Allen Bishop
Nov 8, 2020
Bernard “Bernie” Allen Bishop passed away November 8, 2020.Bernie is survived by his wife of 61 years Betty; sister, Beverly (Pat); six children, LeRoy (Wendy), Cindi (Terry-deceased), Richard (Diane), Russell, Susan (Jim), and Gina (James); ten grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and special extended family, Dee and Sherrie. Bernie was born September 14, 1937, to Bernard “Barney” and Alice Bishop in Webster,...
Teri Jean Goldhahn
Nov 7, 2020
Teri Jean (Benedetti) Goldhahn passed away on November 7, 2020. She was born on September 12, 1948, to Bruno and Blanche Irene (Reed) Benedetti. She was born and raised in Loveland, Colorado, and will return to the same address in Loveland where she spent the last year tending to her mother’s needs. Teri graduated from the State of Colorado College...
Joseph "Joe" Tropila
Nov 7, 2020
Joseph “Joe” Tropila passed away from natural causes on November 7, 2020, with his wife of over 63 years by his side. Joe was born in Jersey City, New Jersey on May 31, 1935, to Helen and Stanley Tropila. He joined the USAF in 1953 after graduating from Ferris High School. Joe served almost four years stationed at Keesler AFB...
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