Julius Waldner
May 22, 2016
Julius J. Waldner, 73, passed away on May 22, 2016 from natural causes.Services and burial will take place at Birch Creek Colony.Julius was born in Magrath, Alberta on December 17, 1942. When he was 6 years old, he moved to Birch Creek Colony where he lived for 65 years. In 1970, he married Katie Waldner. To this union, two children...
Phyllis L. Farrell
May 20, 2016
Phyllis L. Farrell, 81, of Great Falls, passed away May 20, 2016. Per her request, no services are being planned. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Schnider Funeral Home.
William "Bill" Brimmer
May 18, 2016
William Bill Harold Brimmer passed from this life on May 18, 2016 at Benefis Hospital in Great Falls, Montana.William Brimmer was born September 26, 1939, to Elvata Pearl and Andrew Brimmer in Veronia, Oregon. After a divorce, William, his mother and brother, Dan, moved to Dunsmuir, California with stepfather, Floyd Spearin and two stepsisters to form a family of six.William,...
Ruth D. Morris
May 16, 2016
Ruth D. Morris, 96, of Great Falls, passed away May 15, 2016. No services are being planned per her request. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Schnider Funeral Home.
Robert Wagner
May 14, 2016
Robert Bob Wagner, 73, of Great Falls, passed away May 14, 2016 at Peace Hospice, surrounded by family and friends.Visitation will be Wednesday, May 18, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Schnider Funeral Home. The funeral service will be Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel. Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery. Schnider...
Frank Crowder
May 13, 2016
Frank Crowder, 78, of Conrad, passed away Friday, May 13, 2016 at a local care facility. Per his request no services will be held. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the cremation.
Glen E. Sanders
May 12, 2016
Glen E. Sanders, aka Skinhead, Brute, and Papa Baseball, 83, of Great Falls, passed away at Peace Hospice on May 12, 2016.Glen was born on September 24, 1932 to Roy and Iva (Smith) Sanders in Aberdeen, SD. He grew up on a ranch near Conde, SD until he was 16. His family then relocated to a ranch on the Bootlegger...
August Birkholz
May 10, 2016
August John Birkholz, 75, of Great Falls, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2016.A memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 15, 2016 at Peace Lutheran Church. Schnider Funeral Home is handling arrangements.August John was born on July 7, 1940 to August and Ruth Birkholz in Miles City, Montana. He attended schools in Miles City and as...
Everett Whyte Sr.
May 9, 2016
Everett, 76 of Great Falls, Montana passedpeacefullyin his sleepfromcomplicationsofCOPD and Congestive Heart Failure atMeadowlark Assisted Living on Monday, May 9, 2016.Visitation will be on Sunday, May 15, 2016 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Schnider Funeral Home. Everett will be crematedandhis ashes will be spread athis favorite fishing spotwith acelebration of his life ataprivate family gatheringon Fathers Day, June...
Lillian Ledesky
May 8, 2016
Lillian M. LeDesky, 95, formerly of Great Falls, MT passed away May 8, 2016 at Apple Cooney Rehab in Helena.Lillian was born January 9, 1921 in Proctor, Montana to Oscar and Bertha Baertsch. She attended school in Polson. During World War II she worked at Barnes General Army Hospital in Vancouver, Washington nursing wounded soldiers. Following the war, her family...
Fredrick "Fred" Wilkie
May 8, 2016
Today we celebrate the life of Fredrick (Fred) Arthur Joseph Wilkie. Born August 27, 1948 in Rolette, North Dakota, He went to be with his Savior on May 8, 2016.Born as the oldest son of Vernon Wilkie and Evelyn Wilkie the family moved to Montana where Fred attended high school in Choteau. He made lifelong friends there, many of which...
Betty Pasak
May 6, 2016
Betty Pasak, 75, of Great Falls, passed away 5/6/2016 at the G.F. Clinic Hospital. Per her request, no services are being held. Cremation will take place under the direction of Schnider Funeral Home.
Jeanne Myers Lane
May 6, 2016
Jeanne (Myers) Lane passed away May 6, 2016 at Benefis Hospital in Great Falls due to natural causes. She was 87 and lived a full life and wants all to know that I did the best I could.Jeanne was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, as well as a cherished teacher, and treasured friend to many. She was born...
Carl E. Hansen
May 4, 2016
Carl Earnest Hansen, 86, of Great Falls, passed away in the early morning hours of May 4, 2016.Visitation will be Sunday, May 8, 2016 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Schnider Funeral Home. A funeral service will be Monday, May 9, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel. Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery. Schnider Funeral Home...
Gladys Nyberg
May 4, 2016
Gladys E. Nyberg, 96, of Great Falls, passed away surrounded by her family on May3, 2016 after suffering a stroke.A memorial service will be held on Monday, May 9, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.Gladys was born and raised in North Dakota.She is survived by her son Gary (Lucy) of...
William "Jack" Russell
May 3, 2016
William T. Jack Russell, 89, passed away from natural causes on May 3, 2016 after a short stay at Peace Hospice.Visitation 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, May 15, 2016 at Schnider Funeral Home. A funeral service is planned for 10:00 a.m. on Monday, May 16, 2016 at Crossroads Memorial Church, 1700 Marketplace Drive. A graveside service is 2:00 p.m. at...
Lynn Lee
May 3, 2016
Lynn Joann Lee, went home to be with the Lord, her mother, Wanda, and her favorite dog, Sweet Pea on May 3, 2016. She passed away peacefully surrounded by family, friends, and loved ones.Lynn was born on June 7, 1959 to Wanda Mee and Clyde Lee in Dallas, Oregon. She worked at Benefis in medical records for 17 years. She...
Beta Mcknight
May 1, 2016
Beta Anna McKnight, 93, of Great Falls, passed away May 1, 2016.No services, per her request. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.Beta was born on April 13, 1923 in New Hradec, North Dakota to Mike and Maria (Stroh) Heiser. She worked as a waitress for 23 years at Eddys Caf, retiring in 1972.She married Lynn Dale McKnight on February...
Michael Diekhans
May 1, 2016
Michael Aloysius Diekhans passed away from cancer, peacefully at his home with his family on the morning of Sunday, May 1, 2016.Mike was born in Great Falls, Montana to Al and Cecilia Diekhans on October 15, 1967. Mike grew up helping his dad on the farm north of Great Falls, while he attended Our Lady of Lourdes and Great Falls...
William "Bill" Newbauer
May 1, 2016
Bill Newbauer, 53, of Great Falls and Havre, passed away Sunday, May 1, 2016 of natural causes.A celebration of his life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, May 6, 2016 at St. Jude Catholic Church, Havre, MT. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Schnider Funeral Home.Bill was born March 25, 1963 to Donald L. and Bridget...
