James Loran Cereck

James Loran Cereck, 83, passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2019. A vigil service will be held Monday, August 26, 2019, at 6:00 p.m. at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. A funeral liturgy will be held Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. also at Holy Spirit, 201 4th St S, with urn placement to follow at the Holy Spirit Columbarium. James was born on August 7, 1936 in Great Falls to Frank and Ruby Hamann Cereck. He attended Red Butte School and graduated from Great Falls High School. He served 2 years in the Navy at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. He worked for over 35 years for Montana Power Company. He was active in St. Peter and Paul Church, Cum Christo/Cursillo and the Exchange Club. He married Annette Cantrell from Whitetail, MT in 1961. They have five children, Pam Cereck, Jodi (Kevin) Stokes, Lori Eckhardt, Paul Cereck, and John Cereck; nine grandchildren, Kayla (Austin) Deshane, Taylor (Preston) Horn, Carson Stokes, Nathan Eckhardt, Kelsey Eckhardt, Zac Eckhardt, Hannah Eckhardt, Nicholas Mariotti, and Sarah Mariotti; and one great-grandchild, Phoenix Horn. He is also survived by his brother, William (Lois) Cereck and sister Norma (Rick) Haltunen. Jim was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Wilma Pilgeram. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Martin de Porres or Peace Hospice. Condolences for the family may be shared online at www.SchniderFuneralHome.com.