Melvin Leroy Knapstad
May 12, 2019
Melvin Leroy Knapstad, born June 19, 1940, in Augusta, MT, passed away with family by his side on May 12, 2019, at the age of 78. Melvin grew up in Simms, MT and then later served in the US Army. He worked for the Anaconda Copper Co. until its closing, and then moved to Prosser, AZ for work. He returned...
Jerry "Fats" Hill
May 11, 2019
Jerry “Fats” Hill, 63 passed away peacefully at home May 11th, 2019 surrounded by his family. Born Jerrold Lynn Hill in Great Falls, Montana, to Mary Louise (Price) and David Leo Hill the third of six children. He attended Sunnyside and East Junior High School in Great Falls before moving with his family to Oregon during his 7th grade year....
Bonnie Beth Woodhouse
May 10, 2019
Bonnie Beth Woodhouse, age 75, passed away on the 10th of May, surrounded by her husband, children, and grandchildren. She was just 10 days shy of her 76th birthday. Bonnie was born in Hanford, California on May 20th, 1943 to parents Imogene and Emmet Fuller. The family moved to Power, Montana when Bonnie was just a year old. She attended...
Vivian Ann Drake
May 8, 2019
Vivian Ann Drake, a wonderful servant of God, was born June 20, 1930 in Larimore, North Dakota to Ben and Lillian McCabe, and passed away at her home surrounded by her family on May 8, 2019. Vivian graduated from Larimore High School and University of North Dakota at Grand Forks with a degree in Social Work. After five and a...
Richard "Dick" Otto Mcadams
May 7, 2019
Richard “Dick” Otto McAdams, 82, of Simms, Montana, was called home by his Heavenly Father May 7, 2019, at Peace Hospice in Great Falls, due to complications from a stroke suffered two years earlier. Dick was born in Twin Falls, Idaho, to Leonard and Flora McAdams on August 25, 1936. He came to Montana as a child. He was married...
Frances "Fran" Eleanor Broiher
May 4, 2019
Frances Broiher, age 77 passed away after a short illness at her home on May 4th. Born and raised in El Paso, Texas, she moved to Montana in 1962. She worked for many years at MAFB as a Medical Records Clerk until she retired. She loved to travel, loved Montana, visiting with friends, was a huge hockey fan, and loved...
Wesley "Wes" James Novak
May 3, 2019
After 68 years of life, the last four of them spent courageously fighting cancer. Wes passed away suddenly on Friday, May 3rd at Benefis Healthcare with his wife by his side. The second oldest of five children, Wes grew up on a farm north of Nashua, Montana. He had many fond memories of growing up in the Grain Community. He...
Robert "Bob" Leroy Lindsay
May 2, 2019
Robert “Bob” Lindsay, 81, of Great Falls, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2019. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Schnider Funeral Home. Bob was born on December 23, 1937 in Great Falls, to Robert and Dorothy (Garrison) Lindsay. He attended Great Falls High School and worked...
Richard Wayne Jaeger
Apr 29, 2019
Richard Wayne Jaeger, 72, of Great Falls, MT, passed away April 29, 2019 in Rathdrum, ID, while staying with friends recuperating between cancer treatments in Seattle. Rich was born in Timber Lake, SD, on November 18, 1946 and member of the Cheyenne River Sioux tribe, son to Valentine “Val” and Mathel (Springer) Jaeger. Rich was raised with four brothers and...
Susan Jane Rice
Apr 28, 2019
Susan Jane Rice, wife to Larry Strizich and mother of Adam Rice Quinn, passed away on Sunday, April, 28th, 2019 as she lived -- stubborn and with her family. Susan was born on a stormy December 10, 1953, to James “Jim” P.D. and Ann “Gramma” Rice, the youngest and sassiest daughter of six girls and the eleventh of twelve children...
Edward "Jack" Lingo
Apr 26, 2019
Edward W. Lingo “Jack”, 84, born in Spokane, WA passed away peacefully on April 26, 2019. He was born on November 25, 1934 to Joseph H. and Blanch Lingo. Edward moved to Great Falls in 1952 and retired from Burlington Northern Railroad 43 years later. He married Joyce M. Sifers in 1957 and together they had three children, Edwin J.,...
David "Dave" Leslie Sutton
Apr 25, 2019
David "Dave" Sutton, 70, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2019 after a lengthy and courageous battle with multiple health issues. A celebration of Dave's life will take place on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at 2:00 pm at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel, 1410 13th St S. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Dave was born on November 9, 1948...
John R. Kelly
Apr 24, 2019
Surrounded by family, our loving patriarch, John R. Kelly, passed away after an extended health battle. Six days shy of his and his devoted wife, Audrey’s 70th wedding anniversary, John left us to take his place in heaven. Born and raised in Great Falls, John always worked hard from an early age.Along with his parents, Ruth and Raymond Kelly, John...
Jae Young Foley
Apr 24, 2019
Jae Young Foley passed away on April 24, 2019. Jae Young was born in Seoul, Korea on February 20, 1955. The family will hold private services. In lieu of condolences, please send offerings to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.
Iva Bernice Jones
Apr 19, 2019
Bernice was born April 16, 1934, in Great Falls, MT to Iva and Norman Ashworth.After the death of her father in 1937 the family moved to Sunburst, MT.Her mother married Robert Cook in 1938.Bernice graduated from Sunburst High School in 1952, and from Rocky Mountain College in 1956.She then worked as a Medical Technologist in Great Falls, Havre, Butte, Anacortes,...
Richard "Dick" Louis Grieb
Apr 19, 2019
Richard “Dick” Louis Grieb, 95, of Great Falls, passed away Friday, April 19, 2019 at Peace Hospice. A funeral liturgy will be held on Friday, April 26, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Spirit Catholic Church with burial to follow at Highland Cemetery. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Dick was born on September 29, 1923 in Flint, Michigan...
David Eugene Pidcock
Apr 17, 2019
David Eugene Pidcock of Great Falls, MT, passed away April 17, 2019, of pulmonary fibrosis. A visitation will be held on April 28 at 5:00 p.m., followed by a family vigil at 6:00 p.m. A funeral liturgy will be held on April 29 at 10:30 a.m., with all events taking place at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Schnider Funeral Home is...
Joseph Carey Henderson
Apr 17, 2019
A celebration of life will be held at 4:00 pm, Saturday April 20, 420 at the VFW 4123 10th Ave South. Joe was born July 25th, 1949, in Havre Montana to Robert Charles Henderson and Beverly Octa Franchois Henderson. He graduated from Shelby High in 1967. Upon graduation he went to Vietnam and upon his return he moved to Great...
Edward B. (Ted) Cogswell Jr.
Apr 16, 2019
Edward B. (Ted) Cogswell, Jr., 85, died of natural causes on April 16, 2019. Ted was born in Great Falls on September 21, 1933 to Edward B. (Ted) and Eloise Cogswell. He was the grandson of Dr. William F. Cogswell, a pioneer in Montana public health. Ted graduated from Great Falls High School in 1951, where he played fullback for...
Wilbur Lee Davies
Apr 15, 2019
Wilbur Davies died peacefully at Peace Hospice on April 15, 2019, in Great Falls, Montana at the age of 81. Wilbur is survived by his wife, Georgia; daughter, Jennifer; sisters, Barbara (Johnny Ray) Cooper, Judy Storkson, Virginia (Dave) Osterloth and Sharon (Randy) Stobart; brother John Davies; mother-in-law, Lilian Webster; brother-in-law, Wayne Webster, Jr.; many nieces and nephews; and pups Benny...
