Obituaries

Oct 20, 2023

Scott T. Schaefer, age 62, passed away on October 20, 2023. Scott was born in Great Falls, Montana to Gil and Evelyn Schaefer (nee Walker).

He attended CMR High School and joined the U.S. Army.

Scott is survived by his beloved daughter, Samantha Schaefer; mother, Evelyn Schaefer; two sisters, Tanya Schaefer and Stacey Schaefer; good...

Oct 19, 2023

James Russell Waddell of Great Falls, MT passed away in his sleep on October 19, 2023, at the age of 49.

James was born on June 2, 1974, in Charleston SC, to Susan and Russell Waddell. He was a bright and playful child, always leaving smiles on the faces of anyone who had the pleasure of meeting...

Oct 15, 2023

Pamela Jeanne Schaaf passed away October 15, 2023, after a fourteen-year battle with ovarian cancer, a challenge she met with incredible courage and optimism.

Pam was born on August 14, 1959, in Cooperstown, North Dakota, to Bernie and Phyllis (Gooderum) Schaaf and joined her two brothers in the family. When she was three months old, the family...

Oct 13, 2023

Sandra Lyle Heser (formally Miller), aged 63, died unexpectedly on Friday, October 13, 2023, with her loved ones by her side. Sandy was born on September 15, 1960, in Great Falls, Montana, to Dwayne and Jane Miller. She attended local schools and graduated from Great Falls High School in 1978. She worked in various jobs over the years, such...

Oct 13, 2023

Katie Kellen Turner passed away on October 13, 2023, in Great Falls, Montana. She was born on September 26, 1996, in West Bloomfield, New York to Lynn and Rickie Bock.

She was a member of the Montana Air National Guard from 2019 to present. She worked as a bartender for 5 years and a dental assistant for...

Oct 11, 2023

Nancy J. Reichelt was born in Havre, MT on May 28, 1946. She was the first-born child of Gene Reichelt and Frances Henderson. They lived in Big Sandy throughout her childhood, attending elementary school and graduating from Big Sandy High School in 1964.

On October 24, 1964, she married Donald Gasvoda, and to this union, 4 boys...

Oct 9, 2023

Franklin Donald Miller “Sonny” passed away on October 9, 2023, in Great Falls, Montana. Franklin was born on May 17, 1932, in Danvers, Montana to Albert and Frances Miller.

Franklin graduated from Great Falls High School in 1950 and then went on to join the Airforce from 1951-1952. He worked as a technician for the Natural Cash...

Oct 9, 2023

Eleanor Schumacher passed away on October 9, 2023. She was born on December 28, 1934, to George F. Zander and Veronica (Stein) Zander in Bismarck, North Dakota. Eleanor was the fifth born of seven siblings. She lived on the family farm at Crown Butte, ND with her parents and siblings. She attended Crown Butte Country School and graduated from...

Oct 7, 2023

Verna A. (Zeiter) Nicola passed away on October 7, 2023. She was the last child of Mable and Archie Zeiter.

She was born on January 25, 1935, in Great Falls, MT. She attended school at St. Mary’s and graduated from Central High School in May of 1953. Her mother passed away when she was 6 years old,...

Oct 6, 2023

Jacqueline “Jackie” Knox of Great Falls, MT, passed away peacefully at the age of 82 at Peace Hospice on October 6, 2023, with friends by her side.  She was born November 2, 1940, to Frank and Margaret Morgan in New Jersey and was the last survivor of eight children.  Jackie married her tall, dark, and handsome “Jack” Jackson at...

Oct 6, 2023

Barbara “Pat” (Yatsko) Kapstafer of Great Falls, Montana passed away at the age of 92 on October 6, 2023. Pat was born November 6, 1930, in Great Falls, Montana to Andrew Yatsko Jr. and Margaret (Konesky) Yatsko. She joined her brother, Raymond and later her brother, Dennis. She married the love of her life, Edward “Cappy” Kapstafer on June...

Oct 6, 2023

Lottie Lincoln Bourdeau was born in Havre, MT on April 13, 1928, to Fred Lincoln and Anna Kubis Lincoln. She was the youngest of six children, Esther (Lonergan), Raymond, Albert, Charlie, and Adelaide (Alessandroni). Anna and Fred Lincoln were homesteaders and farmer/ranchers in the Inverness area.

After graduation from High School, Lottie attended the University of Montana...

Oct 5, 2023

Betty Ann Jaeger passed away on October 5, 2023, in Great Falls, MT. She was 86 years old.

Betty was born to Marjorie and Leonard Ostrom on November 16, 1936, in Minot, ND. For a short time, she lived on a farm not far from Crocked Lake, ND before moving to land south of Kief, ND. The...

Oct 1, 2023

Jodann Michele Malsam passed away on October 1, 2023. She had been battling an illness the past couple of months. There will be a celebration of life in the spring. Jody was born on November 1, 1965, in Great Falls, MT, to Darrell and Myrna Blatter and completed the Blatter family.

Jody met the love of her...

Oct 1, 2023

Marjory Ann (Stengrimson) Fischer, aged 82, of Peoria, AZ passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2023, at Sherman Home Hospice of the Valley in Scottsdale, AZ.  Formerly of Great Falls, MT, she had been a resident of Peoria since 2017. She was born on March 13, 1941, to Selmer and Dora Stengrimson. The funeral service will be held on...

Sep 30, 2023

Gloria Mae Eiskant, 78, of Great Falls, MT, was born on June 1, 1945, to Robert and Marcella Goerger. She went to be with the Lord on September 30, 2023.

Gloria was a gentle, yet tenacious soul who grew up with 4 sisters that shared a lifelong bond of tender affection for each other. The Goerger girls...

Sep 30, 2023

Amanda was born September 6, 1931, in Wishek, North Dakota, to John and Lydia Schock. Amanda was a member of the First English Lutheran Church. She worked for F.W. Woolworth for 37 years. She married Fred Finneman in 1966. They liked to garden, travel, and fish.

Amanda is survived by niece, Margaret Hennesay; nephew, Orlando Parsons; stepdaughter,...

Sep 30, 2023

Dale Joseph Schott, DVM, passed away on September 30, 2023, at the age of 85. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 14, 2023, at the Belt Community Church, 423 Belt Creek Rd, Belt, MT 59412. Editha McKay will be officiating. Dale was born in Great Falls, Montana on June 28, 1938. He grew up...

Sep 29, 2023

Mary Kay Malloy passed away on September 29, 2023, after a long battle with a chronic condition. She was born on July 19, 1948, to Cecile and William “Monk” Malloy, and grew up in the Belt, Montana area. Mary Kay graduated from Belt High School and then attended Northern Montana College and Great Falls Commercial College. She married Terry...

Sep 28, 2023

Kimari-Jhette DaniElla Keatts departed this life in the loving arms of her mother and father on Thursday, September 28, 2023. A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, October 12, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. A viewing will begin at 12:00 p.m. She was born two months premature on July 23, 2023, in Missoula, MT with a diagnosis of...