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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Donna Jean Yeager
Jan 3, 2026
Donna Jean Yeager, 70, of Brady, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026.
Donna was born in Conrad, Montana on November 15, 1955, to Robert and Ruth (Freed) Yeager. Donna graduated from Valier High School.
She married Bill Herlson of Conrad. They had two children, Memorie and Clifford. They later divorced. She went on to share her life with Lenard Shure and...
Toni Lee Paul
Dec 25, 2025
Toni was born at the Columbus Hospital on 2nd Ave North on April 29, 1964, in Great Falls, Montana where most kids were born back then. She was born to Mick and Luz Paul and grew up in Riverview. She went to Sacajawea, North Jr High, and CMR High School. Toni joined her dad in Texas after high school where...
Jean Francis Eve
Dec 24, 2025
Jean Francis Eve, devoted husband and beloved father, grandfather, uncle, and friend, quietly slipped away in the early hours of December 24, 2025.
A rosary will be held on Friday, January 9, at 6 p.m. and a funeral liturgy on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at 11 a.m., both at Holy Spirit Catholic Church with a niche placement to follow at Mount...
Verda "Corky" Correne Moraskie
Dec 23, 2025
Verda "Corky" Moraskie, age 85 of Great Falls, MT was promoted to Glory on December 23, 2025, from complications of a Stroke at Benefis Pease Hospice. She was born on December 3, 1940, in Great Falls, MT and was raised here.
At 17 years old she met the love of her life, Harry "Phil" Moraskie while he was stationed at Malmstrom...
Frances Marie Feller
Dec 21, 2025
Frances Marie (Virostko) Feller passed away at Benefis Peace Hospice of natural causes on December 21, 2025, at the age of 95.
Frances was born June 30, 1930, to George Virostko Sr and Mary Ann Kohut. Frances and her 5 siblings were raised in San Coulee, Montana. She only went to the 8th grade before starting to work full time at...
Mary E. Svare
Dec 17, 2025
Mary E. Svare, Chocowinity, North Carolina and former Toole County Treasurer (State of Montana), passed away on December 17, 2025. She was 100 years old. At her request, no services will be held. Cremation has taken place and her remains will be placed beside her beloved Bukke Svare in the Mountain View cemetery in Shelby, Montana.
Mary was born October 10,...
Janet Clara Mansfield
Dec 17, 2025
Janet Mansfield, 95, died in Chester, at the Logan Health Center on December 17, 2025.
She was born in Rudyard, Montana on September 19, 1930, and attended Inverness and Joplin schools. She also attended Northern Montana College and worked many years for Farmers Union. She was also the owner of a Uniform and Computer Store in Great Falls on Central Ave....
Kim Marie Ehlert
Dec 17, 2025
Kim Marie Ehlert, 68, of Great Falls, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at Peace Hospice.
She was born in Missoula, Montana on May 8, 1957, to Paul and Beverly (McCarty) Goldsby. After attending school in Missoula, she went to work as a government building inspector and a bus aid. While in Oak Harbor, Washington, she met and married Timothy...
Edward Andrew Rehor
Dec 15, 2025
Edward Andrew Rehor Obituary Edward Rehor, 91, peacefully passed away in his sleep December 15, 2025, in Great Falls, Montana.
He was born on April 5, 1934, to Andrew and Susan Rehor in Sand Coulee, Montana. He was a life-long Montanan whose life reflected dedication, craftsmanship, and love for the outdoors. Edward served his country with honor as a member of...
Harry Christian Grosvold
Dec 13, 2025
Harry Christian Grosvold passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at his Great Falls home.
A celebration of life will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Faith Lutheran Church.
He was born on May 30, 1930, in Columbus, Montana, to Christian and Avis Grosvold. Harry grew up on his parents’ farm near Absarokee, Montana. He attended...
Virginia M. Piatt
Dec 13, 2025
Virginia Murray Piatt was born on September 19, 1928, to Blanche and James Lee Murray in Oakland, California. Upon the death of her father, she and her mother made their home in Butte, Montana.
Viewing will be held starting at 10:30 a.m. followed by a memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, both at O’Connor...
Gregory "Greg" Howard Warner
Dec 11, 2025
Gregory Howard Warner passed away peacefully at his home on December 11, 2025.
Greg was born on October 3, 1941, in Twin Falls, Idaho, to Robert and Billie Louise Warner. He later moved with his family to Great Falls, Montana, where he grew up alongside six siblings and graduated from Great Falls Central Catholic High School in 1959.
After high school, Greg...
Treacie Eileen Burback
Dec 6, 2025
Treacie Eileen Burback (Stephens), 68, of Great Falls, Montana, peacefully passed away December 6, 2025, in Murray, Utah. Following abdominal surgeries on July 28, 2025, and August 5,2025, she courageously embarked on a prolonged journey of physical rehabilitation and healing. Despite her strength and perseverance, subsequent medical complications ultimately took their toll.
She was born on August 6, 1957, in Great...
Shirlee Jacobsen
Dec 5, 2025
Shirlee was born July 3, 1940, three minutes behind her twin sister, Sharen. She came into this world to meet her mom, Leila and dad, Turrell Pixton; big brother, Ferris Turrell Pixton; and sister, Joan Pixton.
Her mother did not know that she was having twins, so she only had enough clothes for one. Thank goodness for the folks in the...
Jack Eugene Kirkhuff
Nov 30, 2025
Jack Kirkhuff was born in 1942 in Canton, Illinois, his family moved to Burbank, California during the war years as his dad was an engineer for Lockheed.
The family remained in California, and he spent his school years there graduating from Woodbury College in Los Angeles with a degree in commercial art design. He married his wife, Vonda in 1966, a...
Terence "Terry" Wesley Buchanan
Nov 27, 2025
Terence “Terry” Wesley Buchanan, 64, of Great Falls, passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2025.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, December 15, 2025, at Mount Olivet Cemetery.
Terry was born on December 22, 1960, in Yorkshire, England to Fred and Molly (Charter) Buchanan. He graduated from Charles M. Russell High School in 1980. After high school,...
Mary Isabel Embleton
Nov 22, 2025
Mary Isabel Chesney Embleton, 90, passed peacefully in her sleep on November 22, 2025.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, December 12, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at the Sun River Methodist Church.
Mary was born on April 7, 1935, in St. Joseph, Missouri, to Linton White Chesney and Myrtle Alice (Stoddard) Chesney. In 1940, the family moved to Great Falls,...
Paul Herman Grunenwald Sr
Nov 19, 2025
Paul Herman Grunenwald Sr, 87, passed away on November 19, 2025, in Great Falls, Montana due to natural causes.
Paul was born January 12, 1938, in Dale Township, Minnesota to Herman and Frieda Grunenwald. He enlisted in the US Air Force in 1958 and retired as a Master Sergeant in 1976. Paul attended the College of Great Falls from 1985-1987, receiving...
Leanda Dee Clark
Nov 19, 2025
Leanda Dee Clark, 37, of Great Falls, passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
A celebration of her life will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Schnider Funeral Home.
Leanda was born August 22, 1988, in Havre, Montana to Robert Bear and Theresa Clark. She was raised by her dad, Kenneth Hawley Sr. She...
Sandra "Sandy" Jean Fry
Nov 18, 2025
Sandra "Sandy" Jean Fry, 74, of Great Falls, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025.
She was born in Nyack, New York, on June 3, 1951, the daughter of Russell "Ray" Beck and Ruth Beck, and grew up alongside her brothers, Bill LaFrancois of Great Falls and Ray Beck of Florida.
On February 22, 1969, Sandy married the love of her life,...
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