William "Bill" Henry Schoenen
Jun 25, 2025
William "Bill" Henry Schoenen Jr., 88, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2025.
He was a loving husband to Clara Schoenen who passed away in 2000. Loving father of 4 children, James Schoenen, Peter Schoenen, Sandra Schoenen, and Billie Daniels; 11 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sisters, Wilma Hardeburgh and Dianne Altenburg; and brother, Ted Schoenen.
A...
Patricia "Patty" Ellen Fry
Jun 20, 2025
Patricia “Patty” Fry, 63, passed away on June 20, 2025, at Benefis Peace Hospice in Great Falls, Montana.
Patty was born on August 25, 1961, in Lewistown, Montana, as the sixth of seven children of Philip K. Fry and Patricia (Cauley) Fry. She spent her childhood moving between Montana and Washington and graduated from Governor John R. Rogers High School in...
Eileen May Pertrini Curdy
Jun 18, 2025
Eileen passed peacefully while being well cared for by the staff of Renaissance House and Peace Hospice. Eileen was born on May 10, 1930, to Orlando and Mary Petrini in Great Falls. She grew up in the family home in Black Eagle, which her father built after immigrating from Lucca area of Italy.
Eileen lived a long, full life! From being...
Billie Carroll Treat
Jun 16, 2025
Billie Carroll (Miller) Treat, 94, of Great Falls, Montana passed away on Monday, June 16, 2025.
Billie met the love of her life in 1948 at 17 years old. They had a beautiful, loving marriage for 50 years until Gordon passed away in 1998. She was the youngest of 9 siblings all born in Lamesa, Texas.
Everyone loved Billie’s sweet and friendly...
Anna "Louise" Lang
Jun 15, 2025
Anna “Louise” Lang, age 98, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of June 15, 2025.
She was born on June 12, 1927, to Helen Youngstrom and Claire Hood in Sidney, MT. From that day on she was known to everyone as Louise. Louise grew up in Sidney and through her younger brother Bob, she met James Lang while visiting...
Susan Gale Estes
Jun 14, 2025
Susan Gail Estes was born in Great Falls at Malmstrom AFB to Robert and Patricia (Marantette) Larson. Sue lived, worked, and partied mostly in Sun Prairie, Montana, but because of her father’s service in the Navy she attended schools in Long Beach and Ridge Crest, California. Sue served in the Air Force in the mid 70’s, she later worked many...
Jeffery "Jeff" Lee Fornall
Jun 9, 2025
Jeffery “Jeff” Lee Fornall, 65, of Great Falls, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours with his wife, Jennifer, and pups by his side. In the days just before his passing, his family and friends gathered around him recalling funny stories and heartfelt memories.
Jeff was born in Choteau, Montana to Maurice and Patricia Fornall on July 14, 1959. He...
Joseph "Joey" James Friese
Jun 8, 2025
Due to an unforeseen accident on June 8, 2025, Joseph “Joey” James Friese was called to be with his loved ones above.
He was born in Great Falls, Montana on August 31, 1982, to Gary Joseph Friese and Laura Lee Walker. Joey was blessed with a kind heart, strong spirit, and soft soul.
Joey’s love for machinery started at an early age,...
Margaret "Maggie" Ann Sadler
Jun 4, 2025
Margaret “Maggie” Ann (Morris) Sadler, 83, of Great Falls, Montana passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, in Great Falls. Maggie was born on November 28, 1941, in San Francisco, California to Kenneth and Mildred (Carey) Morris.
She is survived by her daughter, Corrine (Fisher) Marti and husband, Ernest Marti; son, Wade Fisher; grandchildren, Josh and Michelle (Eckstein) Marti, Lacey...
Jason Jeffrey Fifield
Jun 3, 2025
In our minds we still talk to you.
Our hearts still look for you, but our souls know you are at peace.
We miss you every single day.
Jason Fifeld of Great Falls died of natural causes on June 3, 2025. He was the youngest of seven children born to Louie and Mae Fifeld.
He was preceded in death by his father, Louie and...
Betty Louise Campbell
Jun 3, 2025
Betty Louise Swartz Campbell passed away peacefully on June 3, 2025, in her hometown of Great Falls, Montana, at the age of 69.
Born on July 8, 1955, in Great Falls, Betty was a proud Montanan through and through—opinionated, generous, and hardworking just like her mother, Lenora. Betty’s early years were shaped by her time at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic...
Daniel "Dan" Anthony Gliko
Jun 1, 2025
Daniel Anthony Gliko was born on July 31,1942 and passed away June 1, 2025. He died unexpectedly of natural causes at the age of 82.
Dan was born to Tony and Frances Gliko in Great Falls, Montana and grew up on the family ranch at the foothills of the Highwood Mountains. He graduated from Belt Valley High School in 1960 and...
Robert (Bob) Ray Richards
May 30, 2025
October 14, 1949 – May 30, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, and friend, Robert (Bob) Richards, who left us on May 30, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and unwavering devotion to family.
To know him was to smile. He had a rare and beautiful gift—the ability to bring light to any...
Victor Kasper Lewis
May 30, 2025
Victor Kasper Lewis, of Conrad, MT, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes at the age of 77 on May 30, 2025.
Vic was preceded in death by his wife of 26 years, Gail L. Lewis. Vic is survived by his children, Victor A. Lewis and Paul Milner; as well as his partner, Jan Johnson, who loved him dearly.
Vic was born on...
John Michael Kagarise
May 27, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved son, husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend, John Michael Kagarise, on May 27, 2025, around 2 p.m., due to a sudden medical emergency. His loss leaves a deep void in the hearts of all who knew and loved him. John was not only the center of...
Helen K. Carlisle
May 25, 2025
Helen K. Carlisle, 79, of Great Falls, Montana passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 25, 2025.
Helen was born on December 3, 1945, to Lloyd and Etna Wells in White Hall, Illinois. She went to school and became a Licensed Practical Nurse and worked in a nursing home.
No services are planned. Cremation has taken place under the direction of O'Connor Funeral...
Sandra "Sandy" Lee Samsel
May 23, 2025
Sandra “Sandy” Samsel, 75, of Great Falls, passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025, from complications of heart surgery.
A Celebration of Life is planned on Friday, June 13, 2025, at 3:30 PM at Hillcrest Memorial Chapel.
Sandy was born October 20, 1949, in Havre, Montana to Violet and Leander Geffrey. Sandy grew up in Chinook and graduated as a Sugar Beeter...
Beverly "Bev" Jane Ulmer
May 20, 2025
Beverly “Bev” Jane Ulmer, 86, of Great Falls, passed away Tuesday May 20, 2025, peacefully at her home with her family by her side.
She was born August 26, 1938, to Thomas and Margaret Renning Calvert in Great Falls, MT. Bev was raised and educated in Great Falls. She attended Longfellow Elementary, Paris Gibson Junior High, and graduated from Great Falls...
Starla Michelle Larson
May 19, 2025
In the early hours of May 19, 2025, another star entered the universe. Starla Michelle (Moss) Larson was born February 22, 1978, in Great Falls, Montana to Brian Ed Moss and Stella Mae Anderson. Much of Starla’s childhood was spent with her mother and Anderson grandparents in Vaughn and with her father and stepmother Sandy in Sand Coulee and Shelby....
Harvey Bernard Forrest Jr
May 18, 2025
In loving memory of Harvey Bernard Forrest Jr., who passed away in Peace Hospice on May 18, 2025, at 5:10 p.m. He was born on December 17,1958 in Little Rock, Arkansas. He left us way too soon at the age of 66 years old. Bernard was the first-born son of Evelyn and Harvey Bernard Forrest Sr.
At a young age, Bernard...
