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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John Mehl Goodmundson

John Mehl Goodmundson

Feb 7, 2017

John Mehl Goodmundson, 55, left our sides on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 due to complications from a stroke. A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 4, 2017, at Bethany Lutheran Church in Dutton at 2 PM. This will be followed by burial at the Dutton cemetery and a celebration of life at the Dutton American Legion Hall. His greatest...

Michael Scott Brown, Jr.

Michael Scott Brown, Jr.

Feb 2, 2017

Michael Scott Brown Jr., 31, joined the angels above on Thursday, February 2, 2017. Although he was loved so dearly here on earth, he was called home and now is safe in the arms of his beloved grandparents, Linda and Joe. Mikey’s services will be held at Harvest Springs Community Church, 1001 36th Ave NE, on Saturday, February 11, 2017...

Emmanuel G. Margaris

Emmanuel G. Margaris

Jan 30, 2017

Emmanuel “E-man” G. Margaris, 54, of Great Falls passed away after a brave battle with malignant melanoma, on Monday, January 30, 2017 at Peace Hospice House, surrounded by family and friends. Family would like to greet friends at O’Connor Funeral Home 5 pm to 7 pm on Friday, February 3, 2017. A Funeral Service will be held at 12:00 noon...

Lulu Marie Beattie

Lulu Marie Beattie

Jan 28, 2017

Lulu Marie Capps Beattie passed away Saturday January 28, 2017, aged 93.Born Lulu Marie Capps on January 17, 1924, in Blackfoot, Idaho; she was the fifth child of Robert Oscar and Edith Ryman Capps. Life was always an adventure in this family that eventually grew to number nine children.Some of Mom's fondest childhood memories were of family outings and adventures,...

Jeannine Andree Williams

Jeannine Andree Williams

Jan 27, 2017

Jeannine Andree Williams, 83, passed away in her home after a battle with cancer, on Friday, January 27, 2017. Her funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. this Saturday, February 4th at O’Connor Funeral home followed by a celebration of life at 3D International. Jeannine was born on December 1, 1933, in Niort, France to Abel Raymond and Andree...

Shan Dwaine Hinkle

Shan Dwaine Hinkle

Jan 22, 2017

Shan Dwaine Hinkle, 51, of Great Falls passed away Sunday, January 22, 2017 at Peace Hospice. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, February 10, 2017 at O’Connor Memorial Chapel, 2425 8th Avenue North. Shan was born on October 20, 1965 to Naomi and Joseph Hinkle in Missoula, MT. He grew up in Fort Benton and attended...

James "Jim" Richard Lytle

James "Jim" Richard Lytle

Jan 21, 2017

Jim passed away peacefully on Jan. 21, 2017 after a brief battle with cancer. Jim was born in Michigan on Aug. 2, 1946, to Dalton Robert Lytle and Marguerite Louise Lytle. He met and married the love of his life Judy on Oct. 28, 1965. Jim was a loving father, husband, grandfather, friend and co-worker. Jim is survived by his...

James "Jim" Pascal

James "Jim" Pascal

Jan 15, 2017

James “Jim” Pascal, 91, of Great Falls, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2017 at Peace Hospice. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 21, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. at Sunrise Presbyterian Church, 3809 6th Ave. S., Great Falls. Cremation is through O’Connor Funeral Home. Jim was born on December 11, 1925 in New Britain, Connecticut. He attended...

Veneta "Venny" Lenzmeier

Veneta "Venny" Lenzmeier

Jan 15, 2017

On January 15, 2017, Veneta “Venny” Mary Lenzmeier kept her date with Jim, the love of her life and husband of 40 years; but only after keeping him waiting in Heaven for the last 18 years. Venny passed away at her home, the Grandview, after a bout of pneumonia and newly detected kidney failure. A funeral liturgy will be held...

Andrew "Bill" Aline

Andrew "Bill" Aline

Jan 15, 2017

Andrew “Bill” Aline, 86, of Great Falls passed away Sunday, January 15, 2017, at a local care center. Visitation will be at O’Connor Funeral Home on Wednesday, 1/18/2017, from 10 am to 5:30 pm and Thursday, 1/19/2017, from 10 am to the beginning of the Vigil Service at 7:00 pm at O’Connor Memorial Chapel. The Funeral Liturgy will be at...

Doris L. Smith

Doris L. Smith

Jan 10, 2017

Doris L. Porro Smith, 88, of Great Falls, passed away peacefully in her sleep from natural causes on Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at a local care facility. A private graveside service is taking place at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Arrangements are in the care of O’Connor Funeral Home. Doris was born October 31, 1928 to Phillip and Dora Porro in Black...

Judy (Ellsworth) Waring

Judy (Ellsworth) Waring

Jan 10, 2017

Judy (Ellsworth) Waring, 76, of Great Falls, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at Benefis Hospital. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 16, 2017 at First United Methodist Church, 610 2nd Avenue N, in Great Falls. Arrangements are in the care of O’Connor Funeral Home. Judy was born February 13, 1940 in Townsend,...

Marian June Selvage

Marian June Selvage

Jan 9, 2017

Marian June Selvage, 83, grandmother and small businesswoman, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2017 in Great Falls after a brief illness. She was 83. Marian was born April 23, 1933, to Elmer and Ellen Megee in Virginia City, MT. She moved at a young age to Bozeman and lived 55 years there. For four decades, Marian operated a successful small...

Alvina L. Harris

Alvina L. Harris

Jan 2, 2017

Alvina L. Harris, 85, of Fairfield, MT, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2017 at a Great Falls care facility with her family by her side. A private interment will be held at Sunset Hills Cemetery in Fairfield with a memorial service to follow at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, January 7, 2017 at Grace Lutheran Church in Fairfield. Arrangements are in...

Jerald O. Mcrae

Jerald O. Mcrae

Dec 31, 2016

Lifetime Dutton farmer, Jerald McRae, passed away December 31st, 2016, at age 94 years and 8 months. He died surrounded by his family at a local hospital. A funeral service for the immediate family will be held in Great Falls with burial to follow at Highland Cemetery near family members. Born to Archie and Jenny (Knutson) McRae on April 19th,...

Donald L. Forbeck M.D.

Donald L. Forbeck M.D.

Dec 27, 2016

Donald L. Forbeck M.D., 93, of Great Falls, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at Grandview’s Goodnow Cottage. A memorial celebration will take place at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 4, 2017at the Grandview Goodnow Cottage, 3015 18th Avenue S. A private burial has taken place at Highland Cemetery. Dr. Forbeck was born in Erie, Pennsylvania on May 24,...

Dorothy "Dot" Stovall

Dorothy "Dot" Stovall

Dec 21, 2016

Dorothy Yvonne (Frieling) Stovall, 81, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2016. Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Saturday, January 7, 2017 at the Immaculate Conception Church in Fort Benton. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery. Arrangements are in the care of O’Connor Funeral Home. Dorothy was born October 5, 1935 to John J. and Veronica (Nagengast) Frieling...

Lois Regimbal

Lois Regimbal

Dec 19, 2016

Lois Regimbal, 88, of Great Falls passed away Monday, December 19, 2016 at a local care facility. Private family services are planned. Cremation has taken place in the care of OConnor Funeral Home.

Audrey D. Groth

Audrey D. Groth

Dec 15, 2016

Audrey Darlene (Stach) Groth died peacefully on December 15, 2016. Before she entered heaven, Audrey again expressed love for her family. Not long before her final breath, she smiled when she mentioned her heavenly reunion with her loving husband Ralph (Tug), daughter Joan, and sister Virginia Weigel. She will be missed by son Richard (Darcy) Groth; daughters Pam (Dave) Todd,...

Robert L. Ewing

Robert L. Ewing

Dec 13, 2016

Robert LeRoy Ewing, 68, of Great Falls, passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at Peace Hospice. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, December 19, 2016 at the Montana Veterans Cemetery in Fort Harrison. Cremation has been in the care of O’Connor Funeral Home. Robert was born in Helena on May 28, 1948 to Gerald...

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