Margaret Schnurr

Margaret Schnurr, 90, of Great Falls, passed away Monday, January 26, 2015. A graveside service for Margaret will be held on Monday, June 8, 2015 at 1 pm at Montana State Veterans Cemetery in Ft. Harrison, Montana. She was born on April 14, 1924 to the late Adam and Helen Degenhart of Billings. Margaret married Aleck Schnurr in 1944 and later moved from Billings to Havre, where they raised their children, Gary, Joan, Jude, J.D. and Rod. They moved to Great Falls in 1972 where they lived many happy years. Margaret loved playing softball, pitching horseshoes, bowling, playing cards, gardening and cooking. She is survived by her children, Joan (Dennis) of Lakeside, Jude (Terry) of Chinook, J.D. of Evergreen, Rod (Kristen) of Bloomfield CO, and daughter-in-law Sue of Great Falls; grandchildren Walt, Wenda, Ali, Matt, Jacy, Mattie, Katie, Teal, and Ty; 12 great grandchildren; sister Beverly and brothers Burt, Roy (Norma), Dan (Paula); sisters-in-law Evie and Jean Degenhart; and many loving nieces and nephews. Margaret was preceded in death by her beloved husband Al; oldest son Gary; parents Adam and Helen, bdrothers John and Ray; and sisters Mary, Elenor and Lucelle. Cremation has taken place and a private burial will be held at a later date in Fort Harrison with her husband’s ashes. O’Connor Funeral Home is handling arrangements.