Chuck Lorenz
Apr 19, 2025
Chuck Lorenz was born on the family farm in North Dakota. He graduated from the Devils Lake High School. After graduation, he joined the National Guard and was called to the Army. Upon his discharge, he met the love of his life, Elsie Irene Kraft, while roller skating. They married on November 28, 1953, and spent 71 wonderful years making...
Darlene Yvonne Jurich
Apr 19, 2025
Darlene Yvonne Jurich (Peklewsky), aged 89, of Great Falls, MT, passed away on April 19, 2025, of natural causes at Peace Hospice of Great Falls. Darlene was born in Great Falls, MT on August 4, 1935, to Ralph and Carmen (Thelen) Peklewsky. She graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1953 and went on to marry her high school sweetheart...
Mary Ellen Larson
Apr 18, 2025
Mary Ellen Larson, a retired home maker, housekeeper, and CNA, passed away on Friday, April 18, 2025, at Benefis Hospital at the age of 73. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Schnider Funeral Home.
Mary was born on February 24, 1952, in Choteau, MT, the first set of twins to John and Isabell (Morano) McLaughlin. On June 16, 1974,...
Carol Jean Ambrogini
Apr 18, 2025
Carol Jean Ambrogini, aged 82, passed away on April 18, 2025, in Great Falls, Montana.
Hallie Mae Frost
Apr 18, 2025
Hallie Mae Frost passed away on April 18, 2025. No services will take place.
Richard John Smith
Apr 16, 2025
Richard John Smith, aged 73, of Tracy, Montana, passed away on April 16, 2025. Rich, a husband, father, and friend was born in Great Falls, Montana, in October 1951. He was affectionately known as the “Coulee Mechanic” and was a great friend to many.
Rich was born and raised in Great Falls and graduated from Great Falls High School. He grew...
Darlene Bettylou Landes
Apr 15, 2025
Darlene Bettylou Landes, aged 92, a long-time resident of Great Falls, MT, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. Darlene was born on December 17, 1932, to Earl and Neila (Shepherd) Smith in Williston, North Dakota, and was the youngest of seven children.
Raised on a small rural farm west of Williston,...
Gary Lundeen
Apr 15, 2025
Gary Lundeen passed away on April 15, 2025. “Go have fun.” “Don't worry about me.” That's the last thing he said to me, his only child.
Anybody who interacted with Gary, even if it was briefly, always felt compelled to tell me how funny he was. He was voted most likely to become an entertainer his senior year of high school,...
Jean Louise Stone
Apr 14, 2025
Jean Louise Stone (née Sanders) died on April 14, 2025, at age 88, in Great Falls, Montana, in the presence of loved ones.
Jean grew up on the western plains of Sharon Springs, Kansas. Her parents, Ruth and Kermit Sanders, owned a dry goods store catering to local farmers and townspeople. It was in Sharon Springs that Jean's appreciation for small...
Gail A. Clingingsmith
Apr 14, 2025
Gail A. Clingingsmith, a beloved wife, mother, and community member, passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025, in Great Falls, Montana. Born on February 16, 1929, to Joe and Edna Pilgrim, Gail lived a full and vibrant life, marked by dedication to her family, unyielding work ethic, and a passion for cards, puzzles, and dancing. Raised in a close-knit farming...
Nicole Amanda Sangret
Apr 14, 2025
Nicole Amanda Sangret, aged 38, of Great Falls, Montana, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 14, 2025, after a courageous three-year battle with cancer. She was born on April 27, 1986, in Craig, Colorado and raised in Great Falls, where she attended Great Falls High and received her GED. Nicole was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, John and...
Terrence Lee Schott
Apr 10, 2025
Terrence Lee Schott passed away at his home in Simms, MT on April 10, 2025. He was the second of four children born to David and Roberta Schott.
He was raised near Stockett and later in Great Falls. He attended elementary school at Our Lady of Lourdes and graduated from Great Falls High School. Soon after, Uncle Sam invited him to...
Robert Joseph Courcy
Apr 10, 2025
Robert Joseph Courcy, 89, of Great Falls, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025.
Roberta Ann Salterain
Apr 9, 2025
Roberta Ann Salterain was born on March 26, 1944, and passed away on April 9, 2025, entering her heavenly home. She was born to Rose Anna LaPier and Thomas Villarreal, the last of her mother’s twelve children, to join them in eternity.
Known to most as Auntie Tiny, she was a giver, a caretaker, and someone you could always count on...
Jeffrey H. Knutson
Apr 8, 2025
Jeffrey H. Knutson (a.k.a. Jeff Boy R D), aged 55, passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 8, 2025. He was born on November 23, 1969, in Dallas, Texas to Harold and Janet Knutson.
He moved to Montana in 1978 where he found his love for the outdoors. He was known to adventure in the mountains and hunting along with...
Evelyn Himmelberg
Apr 5, 2025
Evelyn Himmelberg passed away peacefully on April 5, 2025, in Great Falls, Montana, surrounded by love and warmth.
She was born on April 22, 1934, in Hazard, Kentucky, and grew up with seven siblings in a loving and supportive home.
Her journey took her from Kentucky to Illinois and Missouri, and eventually to the sweeping skies of Montana, where she and her...
Harry B. Mitchell
Apr 2, 2025
Harry B. Mitchell, aged 92, of Great Falls passed away on April 2, 2025, at Highgate Senior Living. Harry’s family held a private graveside service at Highland Cemetery with all of his immediate family members in attendance. A Celebration of Life open house is scheduled for September 13, 2025, at the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center, 4201 Giant Springs Rd,...
Mervin Leroy Sadler, Jr.
Apr 2, 2025
Mervin Leroy Sadler Jr. “Junior” left this earth on April 2, 2025, at the age of 59, in his hometown of Great Falls, MT. He was born in Miles City, MT to Mervin Leroy Sadler Sr. and Marcia Grace Edwards on April 8, 1965.
Junior was involved in basketball, baseball, and bowling as kid. He attended Great Falls High school while...
Mervin Leroy Sadler Jr.
Apr 2, 2025
Mervin Leroy Sadler Jr., age 59, passed away on April 2, 2025. Services will be held at a later date.
Kathleen (Katie) Bernice Saunders
Apr 1, 2025
Katie joined a legion of family members in heaven on April 1, 2025. She had battled the effects of diabetes for many years. Katie was born in Great Falls to Connie and Richard Golightly on September 29, 1946. She attended school at St. Joseph Catholic School and the Ursuline Academy. Katie was a feisty child and, along with conspiratorial cousins,...
