Obituaries

Recent Obituaries in Great Falls, MT

Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Great Falls, MT area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.

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Patricia "Pat" Ann Matsko

Patricia "Pat" Ann Matsko

Aug 3, 2023

Patricia Ann (Simmons) Matsko, 97, of Great Falls, died of natural causes August 3, 2023, at a Great Falls care facility.

Rosary is at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, August 10, 2023, at O’Conner Memorial Chapel. Her funeral is 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 11, 2023, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Black Eagle, with burial at Mount Olivet Cemetery....

De Lores "Dee" June Perry

De Lores "Dee" June Perry

Aug 2, 2023

DeLores June “Dee” Perry, 93, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on August 2, 2023, in Great Falls, MT. A memorial service will be held at the O’Connor Memorial Chapel on Saturday, August 12, 2023, at 11:00 am with a graveside service to follow at Riverside Cemetery in Fort Benton, MT.

DeLores was born June...

Francis "Lynn" Hinkle

Francis "Lynn" Hinkle

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...

Charlotte Diane Natenstedt

Charlotte Diane Natenstedt

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...

Laureen "Laurie" Anne Hawley

Laureen "Laurie" Anne Hawley

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...

Kneelon Edward Teague

Kneelon Edward Teague

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.

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Dillon James Milos

Dillon James Milos

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 move...

Gladys June Brown

Gladys June Brown

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...

Bonnie Mae Rogers

Bonnie Mae Rogers

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...

Thomas "Tom" Alan Moore

Thomas "Tom" Alan Moore

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...

Albert Lee Olszewski

Albert Lee Olszewski

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...

Austin Michael Shepherd

Austin Michael Shepherd

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...

Teresa Marie Freeman

Teresa Marie Freeman

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...

Marguerite "Marti" Blank

Marguerite "Marti" Blank

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...

Donald Boone Nichols

Donald Boone Nichols

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...

Boyd "Joker" Martin Britcher

Boyd "Joker" Martin Britcher

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...

Lavern Leonard Placzek

Lavern Leonard Placzek

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...

Sean Erik Dutton

Sean Erik Dutton

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...

Regina Raye Larson

Regina Raye Larson

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...

Loretta J. Westcott

Loretta J. Westcott

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...

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