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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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Betty A. Briscoe

Betty A. Briscoe

Jun 30, 2019

Betty Briscoe passed away peacefully of natural causes on June 30, 2019 in Great Falls, Montana. Funeral mass will take place at Our Lady of Lourdes Church on July 9, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. Elizabeth “Betty” Ann Heisler was born to Ben and Eva Heisler in Anamoose, North Dakota on November 15, 1931. Betty was the oldest of four children....

Mandi Marie Newton

Mandi Marie Newton

Jun 28, 2019

Mandi Marie Newton, 37, left us for her heavenly home on June 28, 2019 after a valiant battle with a lengthy illness. She passed peacefully in the morning with family at her side. Her belief in Jesus Christ supported her in her struggle and ultimately gave her peace. Mandi was born to Lisa Moore and the late Rick Newton, in...

Ken Lundin

Ken Lundin

Jun 21, 2019

Ken Lundin, born February 7, 1933 in Niagara, Wisconsin, passed away Friday, June 21, 2019 in his sleep at Peace Hospice. O’Connor Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Ken came to Malmstrom Air Force Base in the early 50’s where he met his beloved Lucille and married her in 1954. Soon after they were wed, he had to leave her...

Leonard Michael Shumski

Leonard Michael Shumski

Jun 21, 2019

Leonard Michael Shumski, 77 passed away peacefully on Friday, June 21, 2019, at home with familyby his side. O’Connor Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Graveside service is scheduled on July 3, 2019, at Fort Harrison Cemetery in Helena. A memorial mass at Corpus Christi Catholic Church is pending. Leonard was born June 17, 1942, to John Anthony and Julia...

Myrna June Green

Myrna June Green

Jun 21, 2019

Myrna June Green, 83, passed away peacefully on June 21st, 2019, with her daughters, Karen and Kim by her side. O’Connor Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. The family will have a memorial service later this summer. Myrna was born November 19th, 1935 in Hoquiam, Washington. When Mom was 15, she and her family moved to Malta, Montana. She met...

Connie Louise Marcum

Connie Louise Marcum

Jun 21, 2019

Connie Louise (Voorhies) Marcum, 69, passed away in her home of heart failure on June 21, 2019. A memorial service will be held at the First Baptist Church of Shelby on July 27, 2019 at 10 a.m. Connie grew up in Shelby where she graduated from high school and began a family. She dedicated her life to being an active...

Mary Machelle Chandler

Mary Machelle Chandler

Jun 20, 2019

Mary Machelle Chandler passed away on June 20, 2019. A funeral service will be held on Friday, June 28, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at O’Connor Memorial Chapel. Machelle was born July 27, 1957 in Anderson, South Carolina to William Zecariah, Sr. and Chlora Elizabeth Bowen. She married Jerry L. Chandler on December 16, 1978 in Austin, Texas. Machelle is survived...

Michael Gersack

Michael Gersack

Jun 15, 2019

Michael Gersack, age 72, passed away peacefully at Benefis Peace Hospice in Great Falls on June 15, 2019, surrounded by his many family and friends. The Immediate family would like to invite family and friends to celebrate his life on Tuesday, July 2, at St. Ann’s Cathedral, 715 3rd Ave N. Great Falls, MT at 12:00 p.m. O’Connor Funeral Home...

Rodney G. Thompson

Rodney G. Thompson

Jun 14, 2019

Rodney G. Thompson, 78 of Fort Shaw, went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 14, 2019. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at Fort Shaw Bible Church in Fort Shaw, MT. Rod was born to Leslie and Louise Thompson on February 18, 1941 in Stanley, ND. He grew up...

Carol N. Panting

Carol N. Panting

Jun 6, 2019

Carolyn Noel Panting passed away on June 6, 2019.

Richard "Dick" Tronstad

Richard "Dick" Tronstad

Jun 6, 2019

Richard “Dick” Tronstad, 93, of Great Falls, Montana passed away on June 6, 2019, after a lengthy period of poor health. A service to honor Richard will take place on Tuesday, June 18 at 11:00 a.m. at the Fort Shaw Bible Church.A graveside service will follow at the Sun River Valley Cemetery. Born to Hans and Albina Tronstad on September...

William "Bill" J. Castle

William "Bill" J. Castle

Jun 4, 2019

William “Bill” J. Castle 65 of Sand Coulee passed away June 4, 2019 at a local hospital.A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, June 10, 2019 at O’Connor Memorial Chapel.Inurnment will follow at Sand Coulee Cemetery with military honors by MalmstromAir Force Base Honor Guard. Bill was born July 10, 1953 in Glasgow, MT, the son of...

Eugene Joe Freeman

Eugene Joe Freeman

Jun 4, 2019

Eugene Joe Freeman, 87,of Great Falls, passed away on June 4, 2019 at Peace Hospice in the loving arms of his family. O’Connor Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Eugene was born on July 26, 1931. He served in the Air Force for 24 years and was a Realtor in Great Falls for 21 years. He loved to golf and...

Esther Edna Schmidt

Esther Edna Schmidt

Jun 4, 2019

Esther Edna (Rosin) Schmidt’slong-time wishes were granted when she was united with her husband of 63 years, Herbert Schmidt, and joining her maker on June 4, 2019.Cremation has taken place under the direction of O’Connor Funeral Home, Great Falls, Montana. A memorial service is scheduled for Friday, July 12, 2019 at 11:00 am at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Fairfield...

Luella Welsh

Luella Welsh

May 28, 2019

Luella M. Welsh, 94, was called home to the Lord on May 28, 2019. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. on June 26, 2019, at the Immanuel Baptist Church in Havre.Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery in Havre. O’Connor Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Luella Mae Swinney was born on January 2, 1925, in Gildford, MT and grew up...

Mitchell Wayne Johnson

Mitchell Wayne Johnson

May 25, 2019

Mitchell Wayne Johnson received his wings to fly on May 25, 2019 at home with his family. Mitchell was born February 22, 1981, in Glendive, Montana, to Kurt and Renae (Mantz) Johnson. He spent his first year of life in Glendive and then made a move to western Montana and then on to Great Falls, Montana, where he attended the...

Corinne Josephine Cawley

Corinne Josephine Cawley

May 22, 2019

Corinne J. “Connie” Cawley age 94, died Wednesday, May 22, 2019, at a local care facility of natural causes. O’Connor Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Private services are planned at a later date. Interment will take place at Mt. Olivet Cemetery with her husband, Walter James Cawley, who preceded her in death. Corinne was born in Big Sandy, Montana,...

Audrey Lynn Sabol

Audrey Lynn Sabol

May 21, 2019

On May 21, 2019, Audrey Lynn Sabol, 69, went to be with her Father in Heaven after a year-long battle against gallbladder cancer.She was surrounded by her family and friends at Peace Hospice in Great Falls, Montana.O’Connor Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.A vigil will be held at Holy Spirit Catholic Church on Thursday, May 30 at 7:00 p.m. with...

William L. "Bill" Anderson

William L. "Bill" Anderson

May 17, 2019

William L. “Bill” Anderson 81, of Great Falls passed away May 17, 2019. O’Connor Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Visitation will be held at O’Connor Memorial Chapel on Wednesday, May 22 at 3:30 PM followed by a vigil at 6:30 PM. Funeral services will take place on Thursday, May 23 at noon at Saint Anne’s Cathedral. Bill was born October...

Randy Scott Bowler

Randy Scott Bowler

May 16, 2019

Passed away on 05/16/2019

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