Obituaries

Jul 21, 2023

Francis “Lynn” Hinkle passed away peacefully a few days after his 81st birthday with his wife, Barbara, by his side.

A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, September 11, 2023, at the Schnider Funeral Home Hospitality Room. He will be laid to rest at Forest Cemetery in Oskaloosa, Iowa at a later...

Jul 16, 2023

Charlotte Diane Natenstedt, born in Dallas, Texas, has completed her life on earth after a 2 year long battle of heart and lung cancer. She leaves behind a loving family and many friends from the country to include, Texas, California, Washington, Arizona, and her last home here in Montana.

She was preceded in death by her husband...

Jul 15, 2023

On July 15, 2023, Laureen Anne Hawley passed away peacefully from her body in her home and ascended into Heaven where she has been welcomed by our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

A visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, August 4, 2023, at O’Connor Memorial Chapel. A funeral service will be at 2:00...

Jul 13, 2023

Kneelon E. Teague, 90, of Great Falls, and formerly of Shelby, entered the Lord’s Kingdom on July 13, 2023.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 28, 2023, at Faith Lutheran Church. Burial of ashes will be at 2:00 p.m. also on Friday, July 28, at Mountain View Cemetery in Shelby.

Jul 11, 2023

The hardest thing I’ve ever had to do is try to say goodbye forever to this Amazing Man! Dillon James Milos (Vyni/Xero/Dill Picks) passed quickly on Tuesday July 11th! This has been the most difficult time of our lives, but thanks to His Amazing Partner, Family, Friends, along with his incredible Online Family, we are doing our best to...

Jul 10, 2023

Gladys June Brown, 80, of Great Falls, passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023.

A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at O’Connor Memorial Chapel. A private family burial will take place in Sentinel Butte, North Dakota at a later date.

Gladys was born in Ogden, UT...

Jul 9, 2023

Bonnie Mae Rogers, 73, of Great Falls, passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2023.

She was born on January 15, 1950, in Janesville, Wisconsin to Robert and Edna (George) Torgerson. After graduating from high school, she met the love of her life, Wayne Earl Rogers.

Bonnie ended up moving to Montana where she went to...

Jul 3, 2023

Thomas “Tom” Alan Moore, 73, of Great Falls, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2023.

He was born on March 10, 1950, in Great Falls, Montana to Hugh and Alice (Calkin) Moore. He graduated from Great Falls High School and joined the US Navy after graduation during the Vietnam War. After his honorable discharge he went to...

Jul 1, 2023

Albert Lee Olszewski passed away peacefully at his home in Great Falls, Montana, on July 1, 2023, at the age of 84. His passing ended a difficult battle with cancer. Dolores, his wife of 62 years, was by his side.

Albert was born on September 1, 1938, in Havre to John and Florence (Cichosz) Olszewski. He spent...

Jul 1, 2023

Austin Michael Shepherd passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2023.

A celebration of life will take place from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, July 21, 2023, at the Black Eagle Community Center.

Austin was born on July 14, 1993, in Havre, Montana to proud parents, Terri Lynn Shepherd and Stewart McCracken. He was...

Jun 30, 2023

Teresa Marie Freeman was born in Ft. Worth, Texas on October 29, 1960, to Claude Taylor and Terry Lueder. She later was adopted by Jack Knight Sr. and became the second oldest of five children. Growing up, Teresa was always pushing boundaries and finding trouble. She attended Fairfield High School and graduated in 1978. After graduation, she lived in...

Jun 25, 2023

Marguerite “Marti” Blank passed away peacefully on June 25, 2023, in Great Falls, MT. Marti was born in Stanford in 1944 to Johnny Nelson and Montana Goodman. She then became owner and operator of the Stanford Sundown Motel and enjoyed being a substitute teacher. She was a part of the Stanford Women’s Club, Stanford Beautification Committee, and was on the...

Jun 17, 2023

Born free in a wild place with a strong heart, the son of a West Virginia coal miner, Pat E. Nichols and Kansas farm girl, Margerette D. Pettit, in Summers, Kansas, at the beginning of the Great Depression, 01/20/1931. They soon migrated to Montana when he was less than two years old. Being a miner, his dad took up...

Jun 14, 2023

Boyd “Joker” Britcher, 67, of Great Falls, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.

He was a great father and grandfather. He will forever be loved and missed by his three daughters, Jennifer, Amanda, and Nicole; and four grandkids, Mariah, Gavin, Tyson, and Josue.

Boyd loved to laugh and have a good time. He was...

Jun 14, 2023

Lavern Leonard Placzek passed away in the early morning of June 14, 2023, at the age of 90 next to his beloved wife of 28 years, Mary Montana, in Great Falls.

There will be a vigil at 6 pm Friday, June 23, 2023, at O’Connor Memorial Chapel, and a graveside service at Mount Olivet Cemetery at 10...

Jun 12, 2023

Sean Erik Dutton left this earth on June 12, 2023, into the arms of his Lord, Jesus Christ.

He was born on December 20, 1987, in Walla Walla, Washington. He was an inquisitive and energetic young boy who loved playing baseball, soccer, going skiing and especially snowboarding. Sean loved the outdoors and fishing was a favorite of...

Jun 9, 2023

Regina Raye Larson was born October 23, 1942, in Anaconda, MT to Nels Carl Larson and Minya Evich.

They lived in Anaconda, Butte, and finally settled in Great Falls where Regina attended school, graduating from Great Falls High School in 1960. After graduation, she worked for an accounting firm in Los Angeles, CA, before returning to Great...

Jun 8, 2023

Loretta was born on May 04, 1944, to John and Selma Eschenbacher in Havre, Montana. She was the second youngest of 10 children. To us she was our sweet Sassy Frassy. Loretta’s great accomplishments in life were her 7 children and all her grandchildren along with her great grandchildren. She raised her children with an open heart and open...

Jun 7, 2023

Edward Jenkins, 73, passed away June 7, 2023, after a long, hard fought battle with esophageal cancer. Born in Boston in 1949, Ed married his high school sweetheart, Karyn Jones, in 1971. They moved to Great Falls, MT in 1971 and never left.

Ed loved our country and was proud of his military service that began in...

Jun 6, 2023

Kenneth Edward Veen of Great Falls, Montana, died on June 6, 2023.

A lifetime Great Falls area resident, Ken was born on September 25, 1953, to parents Marvin and Marva Veen. As a child, Ken loved spending time on his grandparents’ property south of town where, alongside his grandfather, Albert Prinzing, he rode horses and cared for...