David Arnold Olson
Feb 8, 2019
David Arnold Olson, 62 years young, was born on Jan. 6, 1957. On Friday, Feb. 8, 2019, Dave went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ after a long battle with various health problems. A celebration of life service was held on Saturday, Feb. 16. Dave grew up in Valier, attended elementary and high school and graduated in...
Caroline Cecile Tyler
Feb 7, 2019
Caroline Cecile (DeCelles) Tyler, of Great Falls, Montana, returned to the warm embrace of her loving God on February 7, 2019, at the age of 70. A rosary and viewing will be on Thursday, February 14, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel. A funeral liturgy will be Friday, February 15, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Ann’s...
Robert "Bob" Dean Witte
Feb 7, 2019
Robert "Bob" Dean Witte, 88, passed away of natural causes on February 7th, 2019, at his home in Great Falls, Montana. Bob was born February 27, 1930 in York, Nebraska to Edwin and Sophia Witte. Bob ran away from the family farm to join the military when he was only 17 years old. He became a Paratrooper with the 82nd...
Joelene Sharon Goodover
Feb 6, 2019
Joelene Sharon O’Neill Goodover was born in Livingston, Montana on Wednesday, December 5, 1951 to Joseph (Sonny) and Donalene O’Neill. She grew up in Livingston and graduated from Park Senior High School in 1970.She obtained her Psychology degree from Montana State University and her Master’s Degree in Guidance and Counseling from the University of Montana. While in Bozeman she lived...
Margaret "Tootsie" Mae Gardner
Feb 6, 2019
Margaret Mae “Tootsie” Gardner (85) passed away February 6th at the Bee Hive Assisted Living Facility. She was born in Black Eagle on August 11, 1933 to Edith and Ted Vik. She grew up in Great Falls with her parents and four older siblings. Being the baby of the family, she had a lot of special love and attention from...
Bernice Betty Ritter
Feb 3, 2019
Bernice Betty Buechler Ritter was born on October 5, 1932 in Mahto, South Dakota and passed away on February 3, 2019 at Valley Medical Center in Kent, Washington after a long battle with Alzheimers Disease. Bemice grew up on the family farm near McLaughlin, South Dakota. Some of her fondest memories were of her early childhood and farm life. The...
William Scot Vance
Feb 3, 2019
William Scot Vance, 61, of Great Falls, passed away peacefully Sunday, February 3, 2019 at 830 a.m. at the hospice house after a short, unexpected cancer diagnosis. There will be a memorial service February 11, 2019 at 2 p.m. at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel. Scot was born on June 21, 1957 to Keith and Gladys Vance, in Great Falls, MT...
Viola Holland
Feb 2, 2019
Viola Van Horn Holland passed away Saturday, February 2, 2019, at the age of 86, from complications of a stroke. She passed away peacefully surrounded by family at the Peace Hospice House. No service is planned at this time. A memorial will be held this summer. Viola was born to Charles and Anne Van Horn on June 21, 1932 in...
Ardith Campbell Roush
Feb 1, 2019
Ardith Campbell Roush, 87, of Cut Bank, lost her fight against Alzheimer’s disease, February 1, 2019, where she was surrounded in love by her family. Ardith was born in Lewistown, Montana on May 26, 1931 to Jack and Monta Campbell.She was preceded in death by both parents and her brother, John. She was raised in Lewistown, Greenfield, and Gildford.She married...
Cheryl Anne Lane
Jan 31, 2019
Cheryl Lane, 60, of Monarch, passed away January 31, 2019. Per her request, no services are being held. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Schnider Funeral Home. Cheryl was born July 23, 1958 to Don and Carline Grena in Great Falls, where she attended school. She enjoyed spending time with family, campfires, and also loved to quilt. Cheryl...
Lawrence Wayne Finlayson
Jan 30, 2019
Lawrence Wayne Finlayson, 74, of Great Falls, passed away from cancer on January 30, 2019 at Peace Hospice Center. A funeral liturgy will be Saturday, February 9, 2019 at 1:00 p. m. at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Lawrence was born on August 5, 1944 to Marshall and Josephine (Noble) Finlayson. He was the...
Arlen Lee Kitson
Jan 29, 2019
Arlen Lee Kitson, 86, formerly of Cascade, passed away peacefully January 29, 2019 in Great Falls. His funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 23, 2019 at 2:00 pm at the Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel with visitation at Schnider Funeral home from 10-7 on Friday February 22, 2019 and also an hour prior to the service.Burial will follow at...
Cheryl Lynn Vaden
Jan 29, 2019
Cheryl Lynn Preciado Vaden, 58, left this world on January 29, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. A celebration of life is being held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 9, 2019 at Northwest Family Fellowship in Great Falls, Montana. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Cheryl was born on June 7, 1960 in Encino, California. She developed a great...
Kenneth Lee Mathern
Jan 28, 2019
Ken was born November 13, 1953, in Cody, WY, the first born of four children. He moved with his family to Riverton, WY, as a little boy. Even before he was old enough to drive, Ken was a businessman. Delivering papers, shoveling walks, and mowing lawns led to ever-greater endeavors and accomplishments.From his first real job in a television repair...
Dorene Kay Bolon
Jan 27, 2019
Dorene Kay Bolon, 80, of Great Falls, passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2019 with family at home in Great Falls. A private family burial will be held at Highland Cemetery. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Dorene was born on September 23, 1938 to Ivan and Verda (Blewitt) Lincoln on a ranch outside of Stites, Idaho. She lived...
Renee Marlene Gruner
Jan 25, 2019
Reneé Marlene Gruner (Goodman), 57, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on January 25, 2019, after a hard battle with cancer. Family viewing services will be Thursday, January 31, 2019 at Schnider Funeral Home, 1510 13th St S, followed by family receiving friends from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. A celebration of life will start at 5:00...
Donald "Don" Michael Feist
Jan 23, 2019
Don M. Feist, 58, of Great Falls, passed away on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 peacefully in his sleep at Peace Hospice after battling a long illness. A memorial service with a celebration of life will be held Monday, January 28, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at the Salvation Army, 1000 17th Ave S. Cremation has taken place under the direction of...
Sharon Kay (Sutherland) Horner
Jan 23, 2019
Sharon K. (Sutherland) Horner, 73, of Great Falls, passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2019. She was born on March 18, 1945 in Great Falls to Ross and Margaret (Coleman) Sutherland. She graduated from Great Falls High School in 1963 and went on to work as a bookkeeper and in retail sales. Sharon grew up on the west side of Great...
John Joseph Culliton
Jan 23, 2019
John J. Culliton of Great Falls, MT, passed away peacefully in the care of Park Place Medical Center the evening of January 23, 2019, at the age of 83. A vigil service will be Sunday, February 10, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel. A funeral liturgy will be Monday, February 11, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Holy...
Margaret Alice Smith
Jan 21, 2019
Margaret Alice Noble Smith, 81, of Great Falls, left this world for a better place on January 21, 2019. There will be a memorial service Friday, January 25, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of the Valley Church in Helena, Montana 1502 Shirley Rd. Margaret was born on December 16, 1937 to William and Florence Noble in Great Falls....
