Obituaries

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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Richard "Dick" Schock

Richard "Dick" Schock

Sep 14, 2020

Richard “Dick” Schock, 92, passed away, September 14, 2020, at Peace Hospice in Great Falls, Montana with his family by his bedside. Dick was born in Marsh, Montana at Cabin Creek, January 24, 1928, to William and Karolina (Morlock) Schock. As a young child, he and his family moved to the Fairfield Bench. He attended the Green Field School. He...

Charlotte Charlene Kantorowicz

Charlotte Charlene Kantorowicz

Sep 13, 2020

Charlotte Charlene Kantorowicz, 71, of Great Falls, passed away of Alzheimer’s Disease on Sunday, September 13, 2020. Charlotte, the youngest of three children, was born to Paul and Betty (Mason) Stout in Lusk, Wyoming on October 13, 1948. The Stouts moved from Wyoming to Roundup, Montana in the early 1960s, where Charlotte graduated from Roundup High School in 1967. She...

Robert Altman

Robert Altman

Sep 11, 2020

Robert “Bob” R. Altman, 87, of Great Falls, passed away, Friday, September 11, 2020. Bob was born on July 27, 1933, in Dickinson, ND to Alvin and Elizabeth Altman. His family moved to Havre, MT in the 1940s, where he graduated from Havre Central High School. After high school, Bob joined the Air Force and was eventually transferred to Malmstrom...

Teresa Marie Sidor

Teresa Marie Sidor

Sep 11, 2020

Teresa Marie Sidor, 61, of Great Falls, passed away from Covid-19 on September 11, 2020, at Montana Mental Health Nursing Care Center in Lewistown, MT. Teresa was born June 3, 1959, to Francis and Patricia Sidor in Great Falls, Montana. She attended local public schools in Great Falls and graduated from Great Falls High School in 1978. From a young...

W. Gary Shelden

W. Gary Shelden

Sep 10, 2020

In spite of a long, intense effort put forth by a myriad of dedicated doctors, W. Gary Shelden passed gently into the loving arms of Jesus, entering heaven on September 10, 2020.He was surrounded by the presence and voices of his loving family and friends including those living in Australia and New Zealand. Gary was born to Herb and Geraldine...

Amy Irene Korst

Amy Irene Korst

Sep 9, 2020

Amy Irene Korst passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 9, 2020. Due to Covid-19 a small private gathering will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2020. Amy was born to David Korst and Lindi Bjornson on October 1, 1974. She attended CM Russell High School and spent her life in Great Falls, Montana. She was employed at Domino’s Pizza where...

Jerry Rawles

Jerry Rawles

Sep 9, 2020

Jerry Rawles was born on January 22, 1929, to Billie and George Rawles in Great Falls where he was raised with his brother and sister. He was an Eagle Scout and later became a Scout Master for the Boy Scouts. He graduated from Great Falls High School in 1947 where he was an all-state football player and played on the...

William Shull

William Shull

Sep 7, 2020

Bill Shull was born on March 13, 1964, and passed on September 7, 2020. He was a kind, good hearted person who could strike up a conversation with anybody. Skilled in construction, Bill helped build several of the businesses in Great Falls. They will forever remind us of him. Bill enjoyed playing cribbage at the Eagles and watching sports, especially...

Susan Joy Sullivan

Susan Joy Sullivan

Sep 5, 2020

Susan Kline Few Sullivan, 80, of Great Falls, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2020. She was born on May 13, 1940, in Underwood, ND. She received her Associates in Nursing Degree in Great Falls and worked as an LPN in New Jersey and Montana. Susan loved music and had a beautiful voice. She will be sadly missed by all...

Donald F. Lesmeister

Donald F. Lesmeister

Sep 4, 2020

Donald F. Lesmeister, 87, of Great Falls, passed away into the Lord’s loving hands on Friday, September 4, 2020, with loving family by his side. Don was born on May 11, 1933, in Harvey, ND, to Gene and Martha Lesmeister. At the age of 11, after the untimely death of his mother, Don, along with his father and four younger...

Sandra Sinilla Sturchio

Sandra Sinilla Sturchio

Sep 4, 2020

Sandra Antonares Sturchio, age 41, of Great Falls passed away unexpectedly at her home September 4, 2020. Sandra was born March 14, 1979, in Bacolod, Philippines to Andres and Belen (Sinilla) Antonares. She received her education in Bacolod graduating from Bacolod High School. In 1999 Sandra met Erik Sturchio, while he was serving in the United States Army overseas. They...

Frances "Fran" Belote Dwyer

Frances "Fran" Belote Dwyer

Sep 2, 2020

On Wednesday, September 2, 2020, Fran Belote Dwyer, loving mother of three, grandmother of five and great-grandmother of seven, passed away peacefully. She was 97 years old. Fran was born in Tracy, Montana to Joseph Hocevar and Frances Slemberger in 1922, the oldest of 5 siblings who include, Dorothy, Joe, Frank and Elsie. Fran married LeRoy Belote in 1942 and...

Garry John Denning

Garry John Denning

Sep 1, 2020

Garry John Denning, 62, of Great Falls, passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2020, at his home with his family by his side. Garry was the son of Richard and Betty Denning, born on December 14, 1957, in Mountain Home, Idaho. He traveled the world when his dad was in the Air Force. Garry came to Great Falls in 1974....

Arvi L. Kangas

Arvi L. Kangas

Aug 31, 2020

Arvi L. Kangas, 78, of Great Falls, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2020, from cancer. Arvi was born on January 30, 1942, in Great Falls, Montana. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Faye; daughters, Tina Williamson, Tammy Shovar, Lori Brown, and Koni Kangas; 8 grandchildren; and 3great-grandchildren. Per Arvi’s request no services are being held.

Susanne Platis-Sutton

Susanne Platis-Sutton

Aug 31, 2020

Susanne Platis-Sutton passed away peacefully early in the morning of August 31, 2020, surrounded by her children and grandchildren after battling complications of cancer. Sue was born in Germany on May 23, 1950. After coming to the United States, she resided the majority of her life in Great Falls where she graduated from CMR. She then went on to college...

Wayne "Boomer" Eugene Helmbrecht

Wayne "Boomer" Eugene Helmbrecht

Aug 30, 2020

Wayne Eugene “Boomer” Helmbrecht, passed away unexpectedly on August 30, 2020. A funeral liturgy will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 2, 2020, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Great Falls. A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 3, 2020, at the Outdoor Picnic Pavilion at the Lewis and Clark County Fairgrounds...

William Darrell Johnson

William Darrell Johnson

Aug 29, 2020

On Saturday, August 29, 2020, another cowboy was taken home. William Darrell Johnson was born on July 12, 1937, to Jelmer and Elizabeth (Tabor) Johnson. He went to school at Great Falls High and joined the US Navy. He worked at the smelter for over 30 years until it shut down. He enjoyed bowling, fishing, camping, and restoring furniture. He...

Arlene June Buhler Swenson

Arlene June Buhler Swenson

Aug 29, 2020

Arlene June Swenson passed away from pneumonia while battling cancer on August 29, 2020, surrounded by her family. Arlene was born April 4, 1940, to June Price Buhler and Weldon Buhler in Montpelier, Idaho. Her family moved to Darby, Montana in 1944, where her parents ranched. She attended school in Darby, and graduated from Victor High School in 1958. After...

George Carlton Malin

George Carlton Malin

Aug 28, 2020

George Malin, 79, of Great Falls, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, August 28, 2020. A private memorial service for family and friends will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2020,at 1:00 p.m. graveside at Highland Cemetery with military honors. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Wanda; children, Michelle (Kevin) Ferguson, Kevin (Jean) Malin, Todd...

Mitchell "Don" Gill

Mitchell "Don" Gill

Aug 27, 2020

Mitchell “Don” Gill, 77, of Cascade passed away on August 27, 2020, at Peace Hospice in Great Falls. Don was born on February 13, 1943, in Tyler, TX to Elmer and Zell Gill. Don was the oldest of two boys (brother, Craig), raised by Zell after Elmer was killed in an auto accident when Don was just three years old....

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