Richard Hixson
Mar 9, 2017
Richard Dick Stephen Hixson passed away in Great Falls on Thursday, March 9, 2017. He was 86 at the time of his death.Dick was born on May 20, 1930, in Winona, Minnesota to Joseph and Nancy Hixson. He had two younger sisters, Judy and Nancy, and an older brother, John. His father was a Captain in the Army, and during...
Barry Wells
Mar 6, 2017
Barry Wells, age 60, of Great Falls, died suddenly following surgery on March 6, 2017. Barry was born in Covina, CA, but counted Montana as his true home. He retired from the US Air Force after a career as a Nurse and Medic. Barry loved his animals which included 3 llamas, 2 miniature horses, a donkey, chickens and ducks, and...
Evangeline "Van" Johnson
Mar 6, 2017
Mary Evangeline Van Johnson, 92, of Great Falls, MT went to be with her precious Lord Jesus on March 6, 2017 at Peace Hospice.Memorial services will be held April 8, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at New City Church. A celebration of her life will follow with a reception at the church.Born April 21, 1924 to Leslie and Mildred Smith in...
William "Bill" Bedwell
Mar 6, 2017
William Bill Ray Bedwell, 56, of Great Falls, passed away peacefully Monday, March 6, 2017 at Peace Hospice.Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, March 10, 2017 followed by a vigil service at 7:00 p.m. both at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel. A funeral liturgy will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 11, 2017 at...
Marilynn Dingman
Mar 6, 2017
Marilynn Rachel Dingman, 81, of Belt, passed away Monday, March 6, 2017.No local services are planned per her request. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Genevieve "Gen" Safransky
Mar 5, 2017
Genevieve E. Gen Safransky, 96, of Great Falls, passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2017, of natural causes at a local care facility.Genevieve was born on August 6, 1920, the only child of Peter Antonich and Marie (Karlovich) Antonich, in the Croatian - Italian community of Black Eagle, Montana. She became an accomplished pianist as a child, and while still...
Louis Rodriguez
Mar 5, 2017
Louis A. Rodriguez, 78, of Great Falls, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2017.A memorial service will be Monday, March 13, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.Louis was born on July 23, 1938 in Taos, New Mexico to Joe and Una (Willburn) Rodriguez. He graduated from Central Catholic High School and...
Harold Floyd
Mar 4, 2017
Harold D. Floyd of Great Falls, 97, a retired Lieutenant Colonel who served in the US Army in World War II, in both the Pacific and European theaters, died recently.Survivors include his sons Harold (Lin), Frank (Colette), and Dan (Julee), six grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Mary Schuster Floyd.Harold was born...
Elnora Aguilar
Mar 4, 2017
Elnora Aguilar, 77, of Great Falls, passed away Saturday, March 4, 2017 at a local care facility.Services are pending with Schnider Funeral Home.
Raymond "Ray" Franz
Mar 1, 2017
Raymond J. Franz, age 51, passed away on March 1, 2017, peacefully in his sleep with his beloved wife by his side.Visitation will be at Schnider Funeral Home on Sunday, March 5, 2017 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. His funeral service will be held at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel on Monday, March 6, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. Schnider Funeral...
Margaret Buck
Mar 1, 2017
Margaret Penny E. (Riggs) Buck, 76, of Great Falls, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2017.A funeral liturgy will be Thursday, March 9, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.Penny was born on May 7, 1940 in Lewistown, Montana. She moved to Cascade where she attended and graduated high school. Shortly afterwards,...
Lauren "Will" Williams
Feb 28, 2017
Lauren Alfred Williams, 81, of Great Falls, better known as Will or Willie passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at Peace Hospice.Born in Seattle, WA to Frank and Anna, Will was raised with two brothers, Marlin and Bob and his two sisters, Maxine and Geraldine. Before the age of one he was entered and won Seattles Cutest Baby...
John James Friberg
Feb 27, 2017
John James Friberg, 83, of Great Falls, passed away at his home with family by his side on February 27, 2017.A graveside service will happen at a later date. Schnider Funeral Home handled the cremation.John James was born on November 28, 1933 in Poplar, Montana to Harry James and Elizabeth (Zike) Friberg. He was a US Army veteran. After serving...
Richard Hirsch
Feb 27, 2017
Richard G. Hirsch, 78, of Great Falls, died Feb. 27, 2017, at Peace Hospice.He was born in St. Paul, Minn., on Jan. 9, 1939, and was adopted by Mathilde and Anton Hirsch of Sleepy Eye, Minn., when he was eight years old. He graduated high school in 1957 and enlisted in the United States Air Force the same year. He...
Sue Sorenson
Feb 26, 2017
Sue Anne (Varner) Sorenson, 54, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior. She passed away peacefully on February 26, 2017 surrounded by her family.A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 4, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. at First English Lutheran Church. Burial of ashes will take place at a later date. Schnider Funeral Home is handling arrangements.Sue...
David Carlson
Feb 26, 2017
David Edward Carlson, 65, of Sand Coulee, passed away after battling brain cancer, at home on February 26, 2017 surrounded by family.He was born to Dave and Shellie Carlson on May 4, 1951. David worked as a carpenter, mechanic on road construction, and retired from Tractor and Equipment after 30 years.David married the love of his life, Karen Ann Greenslate...
Marjorie "Marge" Thacker
Feb 25, 2017
Marjorie Marge Ann Thacker died February 25, 2017 at the extended care facility in Conrad, Montana.Marge was born on December 3, 1921, in Lawton, Iowa to Gilbert and Charlotte Younglove. She was raised and educated in Stanford, Montana and had a two year teaching certificate from Northern Montana College. She taught for two years in a country school and Geyser...
Samuel Kreger
Feb 22, 2017
Sam Kreger, 80, of Great Falls, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at a local care facility. Cremation will take place under the direction of Schnider Funeral Home.
Melvin Norby
Feb 22, 2017
Melvin Bennett Norby died peacefully at the Great Falls Clinic Hospital on February 22, 2017.A memorial service will be held at New Hope Lutheran Church, 3125 5th Avenue S, on Monday, February 27, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Tammy Bull officiating. Mel has been cremated and will be placed in the Hillcrest Mausoleum at a private family service. Schnider...
Dale "Stu" Stewart
Feb 22, 2017
Dale Stu Stewart, 75, of Great Falls, passed away on Feb. 22, 2017 from respiratory arrest at Benefis Hospital with his family by his side.Stu was born on October 10, 1941 to Miller Bud and Marjorie (Holtz) Stewart. He attended Ursuline Academy and later graduated in 1959 from Great Falls Central Catholic High School. Stu was employed at the Great...
