Clay Laurie Loney
Mar 4, 2019
Clay L. Loney, loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend passed away on Monday, March 4 at the age of 72. He was born on October 21, 1946 in Great Falls to Madeline and Laurie Stephen Loney. He spent his early childhood in Great Falls and later moved to a ranch in the Highwood Mountains. He loved growing up on the...
Elfriede Berta Cook
Mar 1, 2019
Elfriede Cook, 86, of Great Falls joined her family in Heaven on Friday, March 1, 2019.She had been staying at Benefis Senior Care after an illness in January. She was born to Richard and Anna in Germany and was raised with her five siblings. She married William “Bill” Cook in 1947 and moved to the United States in 1948. She...
Thelma C. Tranmer
Mar 1, 2019
She was born in Nipawin, SK, Canada on September 10, 1945, the fourth child of Joseph Van Vorst and Agnes (Heppner) Van Vorst. She moved to Oliver, BC in 1948. Thelma graduated from Oliver High School in 1963. Out of high school, Thelma started working at the Royal Bank of Canada. In 1963, Thelma met her future husband, John. They...
Norman Nichelson
Feb 28, 2019
Norman “Nick” Nichelson, 77, of Great Falls passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2019. Norman was born on July 25, 1941 to Adolph Nichelson and Eleanor Smolsky in East Meadow, New York. He graduated Paul D. Schreiber High School in Port Washington, NY in 1959 and joined the Navy that same year. After many years, and being stationed in Pensacola...
Sherry Kay Schott
Feb 28, 2019
After a protracted battle with pancreatic cancer, Sherry Kay Schott, 74, of Belt, Montana passed away on February 28, 2019 at Peace Hospice of Great Falls. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, March 9 at Belt Community Church, 423 Belt Creek Rd, Belt, MT 59412. Editha McKay will be officiating. Funeral arrangements are being handled by...
Lois Marie Ressler
Feb 26, 2019
Lois M. Ressler (Speck), 84 went to be with our Father in Heaven on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at Peace Hospice. She was born in Great Falls on September 29, 1934. She attended Great Falls High School and had a career in retail sales for many years. She married John Ressler in 1951 and they had four wonderful children together....
Mary T Derosier
Feb 24, 2019
Mary T. Derosier, 70, of Keene, NH passed away February 24, 2019 in Great Falls, MT. A grave side service will be held at the family plot in the Lower Cemetery in Langdon, NH, where she will be laid to rest with her parents when the weather permits. She was born July 1, 1948 in Keene, NH to Wilfred A....
Florence Isabell Blalock
Feb 22, 2019
Florence I. Blalock, 96, of Great Falls, passed away on Friday, February 22, 2019 at Benefis. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Schnider Funeral Home.
Arlo Devrel Michel
Feb 22, 2019
Arlo D. Michel, 93, of Great Falls, passed away February 22, 2019 at Peace Hospice. Graveside service will be held at a later date at Enumclaw Evergreen Memorial Park in Enumclaw, Washington. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Schnider Funeral Home. Arlo was born on September 25, 1925 in Osceola, Wisconsin to Walter and Mae Michel. His family...
Helen "Ruth" Willett-Good
Feb 21, 2019
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Ruth; our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great great-grandmother and friend on February 21, 2019. She left us while sleeping peacefully at her residence at Mesquite House, Bee Hive Homes of Great Falls, MT. At the time of her passing, she was in her 99th year. Because of inclement weather, a...
Delbert L. Grote
Feb 21, 2019
Delbert "Del" Grote, 89, of Great Falls, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, February 21, 2019. He was born April 24, 1929 in Council Bluffs, Iowa to Walter and Cecilia Grote. He graduated high school, worked in the Council Bluffs area and served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He worked in the oil industry in...
Sandie Lynn Jaeger
Feb 19, 2019
Sandie Lynn Jaeger (Marthaler), 68, of Great Falls, passed way in her sleep on February 19, 2019 after a long terminal illness at Peace Hospice in Great Falls. Sandie was born in Miles City, Montana on July 28, 1950 to Richard “Bud” and Christine (Murray) Marthaler, along with her sisters Sherrie, Bobbie and brother Scott. She graduated from Custer County...
Donald (Don) Elton Converse
Feb 18, 2019
Donald (Don) Elton Converse (Old What’s His Name) went to Heaven on Monday, February 18 at Peace Hospice in Great Falls, Montana.Surrounded by his family, he fought a valiant fight against cancer and complications associated.Thank you to Dr. Mel and Barb Margaris and Dr. Grant Harrer as well the staff at Peace Hospice for the amazing care and support through...
Judy Maureen Christensen
Feb 12, 2019
Judy Maureen Patton Christensen, 76, of Great Falls, passed away February 12, 2019. Judy was born May 15, 1942 in Great Falls to William "Crip" and Eleanor Patton, and was raised in Portage, MT. She attended the one-room Portage School through 8th grade. She was a devoted "farm" daughter, helping her mom raise three younger siblings. She lived with a...
Amy Margaret Bertus
Feb 12, 2019
Amy Margaret Bertus, the youngest of five children, was born January 30, 1926 on a ranch near Brooks, MT to Charles and Ottilie Sebek. She attended grade school at the Folda Country School in Brooks and Fergus County High School in Lewistown, MT. After graduating in 1943, she attended Eastern Montana College and then taught school in Brooks until she...
James Michael Colla
Feb 11, 2019
James Michael Colla was born on July 14, 1943 to Anthony B. and Alice Cooper Colla in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. With an inquisitive mind and a passion for creating and building, it was evident from an early age that Jimmy would grow to lead an exciting life. His early years were filled with Sunday dinners and family gatherings with his Sicilian...
Karan Ann Bartlett
Feb 10, 2019
Karan Ann Bartlett, 67, of Great Falls passed away February 10, 2019. Visitation will be on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 from 3 to 5 pm at Schnider Funeral Home.A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at Manchester Cemetery. Karan was born November 5, 1951, at Rapid City, South Dakota, the daughter of Jack and Jean Fisher,...
Charles W. Emanuelson
Feb 9, 2019
Charles W. Emanuelson Charles William Emanuelson, 72, of Great Falls, passed away on February 9, 2019. A private family gathering is being scheduled for a later date. Cremation has been done by Schnider Funeral Home. Charles was a retired phone installer and repairman. He had an interest and hobby of Cowboy Action Shooting and was known in the community for...
Patricia "Patty" Jean Cadwell
Feb 8, 2019
Patricia “Patty” Jean (McDonald) Cadwell, passed away peacefully at age 71, after a long, heroic, battle with cancer. A memorial service will be Saturday, February 23, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at O’Connor Memorial Chapel. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Patty was born in Chicago, Illinois on September 21, 1947 to Agnes (Dailey) McDonald and LeRoy C. McDonald. She...
Lucille Marie King
Feb 8, 2019
Lucille Marie Brewer King, 97, of Great Falls, passed away in Missoula after a battling a short illness. A visitation and family greeting will be taking place on Valentine’s Day, Thursday, February 14, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Schnider Funeral Home. A funeral liturgy will be held Friday, February 15, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady...
