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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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Harry "Phil" Moraskie

Harry "Phil" Moraskie

Aug 12, 2014

Harry Phillip Moraskie, 77, of Great Falls, was Promoted to Glory on August 12, 2014 due to complications from Alzheimer’s Disease at Benefis Peace Hospice. A Celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, August 30, 2014 at 2:30 pm at The Salvation Army, 1000 17th Ave South in Great Falls. Harry “Phil” was born October 29, 1936 in...

Steven J. Behrent

Steven J. Behrent

Aug 11, 2014

Steven Joe Behrent, 61, of Great Falls a United States Navy veteran, passed away Monday, August 11, 2014 from Lou Gehrig’s disease. Cremation has taken place under the direction of O’Connor Funeral Home. Steve was born May 4, 1953 in Wagner, SD. He worked for Fagenstrom’s for over 30 years and truly enjoyed his work. He also enjoyed his cars....

June I Koehmstedt

June I Koehmstedt

Aug 5, 2014

June Ione Koehmstedt, 54, of Great Falls, passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2014 at a local care facility. Services for June will be held on Monday, August 11, 2014 at 2pm at O’Connor Memorial Chapel. O’Connor Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. June was born July 21, 1960 to Wallace and Kay Koehmstedt in Great Falls. She attended schools in...

Martha L Dalson-Kentzel

Martha L Dalson-Kentzel

Aug 3, 2014

Martha Lou (Murdock) Dalson-Kentzel, 72, of Great Falls passed away Sunday, August 3, 2014. Following her wishes, no services are planned at this time. Cremation has taken place under the direction of O’Connor Funeral Home. Martha was born August 28, 1941 to Warren and Evelyn Murdock in Ft. Meade, SD. She ran the local office for Congressman Rehberg for many...

Naomi Stafford

Naomi Stafford

Jul 31, 2014

Naomi Stafford, 73, of Fort Shaw passed away Thursday, July 31, 2014 at Peace Hospice. No services are planned at this time. Cremation has taken place under the direction of O’Connor Funeral Home. Naomi was born in North Dakota on September 18, 1940. She attended schools all over the world as her father was in the Air Force. Naomi was...

Randall Sullivan

Randall Sullivan

Jul 31, 2014

Randall Lee Sullivan, 49, of Great Falls passed away Thursday, July 31, 2014 at his home. No services are planned at this time. Cremation has taken place under the direction of O’Connor Funeral Home. Randall was born May 18, 1965 in Winnemucca, NV to Gerald and Zenith Sullivan. The family later moved to Great Falls where he attended Great Falls...

Violet Tabaracci

Violet Tabaracci

Jul 28, 2014

Violet Tabaracci, 85, of Great Falls passed away Monday, July 28, 2014 of natural causes at Benefis. Funeral services will be held Friday, August 1, 2014 at 10 am at O’Connor Memorial Chapel. Arrangements will take place under the direction of O’Connor Funeral Home. Violet was born on December 7, 1928, to Minnie and Carlo Tabaracci in Stockett. She attended...

Don Knutson

Don Knutson

Jul 28, 2014

Don Knutson, 91, of Great Falls, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2014, at Peace Hospice from complications of Alzheimer’s disease. A celebration of life service will be held Monday, August 4, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church in its temporary location in the old Columbus Hospital chapel, located at 1601 Second Avenue North, Second Floor, in Great...

Viola Ward

Viola Ward

Jul 24, 2014

Viola Lucille Ward, 99, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2014 of natural causes at the Bee Hive senior living home. Cremation has taken place under the direction of O’Connor Funeral Home. Viola was born May 19, 1915 in Marysville, WA to John and Lucy Taylor; she was the oldest of three children. Viola lived in Seattle, WA most of...

Genevieve Quilter

Genevieve Quilter

Jul 15, 2014

Genevieve Obstarczyk Quilter, 102, of Great Falls passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2014 of natural causes. Graveside services will be held on Friday, July 18, 2014 at 10 am at Mount Olivet Cemetery. O’Connor Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Genevieve was born in Great Falls on December 2, 1911 to Andrew and Anna Obstarczyk. She attended Great Falls schools....

Sharon Miller

Sharon Miller

Jul 15, 2014

Sharon Eileen Miller, 71, of Great Falls, passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2014. Sharon was born to Richard and Leona Brooks on January 9, 1943 in New London, CT. She lived in Connecticut until age 14, when she moved to Montana with her mother and brother. She settled in Idaho Falls and went to school there, accomplishing an associate’s degree...

Daphne Sellers

Daphne Sellers

Jul 12, 2014

“My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me; and I give eternal life to them, and they will never perish; and no one will tear them out of My hand” (John 10:27-28). God in His infinite wisdom and grace plucked our precious and beautiful daughter suddenly from this world of sorrows into His marvelous light...

Robert P Becker

Robert P Becker

Jul 2, 2014

Robert Peter Becker, 72, of Great Falls passed away at a local nursing home of natural causes on Wednesday, July 2, 2014. Private family services are being planned for a later date. Cremation has taken place under the direction of O’Connor Funeral Home. Robert was born May 5, 1942 in Alexandria, MN to Albert and Isabelle Becker. He grew up...

James Pechta

James Pechta

Jun 28, 2014

ames Frederick Pechta, 77, of Great Falls, a retired carpenter and retired Air National Guard veteran, passed away Saturday, June 28, 2014 at his home from natural causes. At his request, no services are planned. Cremation has taken place under the direction of OConnor Funeral Home. James is survived by his son Richard J. Pechta of Missoula; daughter Carla M....

Ronald "Ron" Lindseth

Ronald "Ron" Lindseth

Jun 24, 2014

Ronald Arthur Lindseth, 73, of Great Falls, passed away into the loving arms of Jesus, June 24, 2014 at his home, ending his struggle with cancer. His illness never robbed him of his smile, love, and uncomplaining nature. Visitation will be held Friday, June 27, 2014 from 4 pm to 7 pm at O’Connor Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be...

Marvin Veen

Marvin Veen

Jun 23, 2014

Marvin E. Veen, 86, of Great Falls, died on Monday, June 23, 2014. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 28, 2014 at 2 pm at First Presbyterian Church. O’Connor Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Marvin was born on April 24, 1928 in Great Falls to Harry and Pearl Veen. He graduated from Great Falls High School in 1947...

Charles Edwin Mccrea

Charles Edwin Mccrea

Jun 23, 2014

Charles “Eddy” McCrea, 60 of Great Falls passed away Monday, June 23, 2014 at a local hospice facility. A memorial service will be held Friday, June 27, 2014 at 2 pm at Temple Baptist Church. O’Connor Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Eddy was born October 13, 1953 to Charles and Grace McCrea in Havre. For a time he worked in...

Harold "Snip" Snippen

Harold "Snip" Snippen

Jun 21, 2014

Harold Jennings Snippen Jr. “Snip”, 81, was born to Harold Sr. and Stella Snippen on April 19, 1933 in Great Falls, MT. Snip was a man of few words. He excelled in athletics at Great Falls High School playing football, baseball and was named All State and Great Falls High’s Most Valuable Basketball player in 1951. He met his wife...

Arliss L Reeverts

Arliss L Reeverts

Jun 21, 2014

Arlis LaVonne Reeverts, 84, of Owatonna MT, formerly of Great Falls, died Saturday, June 21, 2014 at Traditions of Owatonna. Arlis was born the daughter of Melvin and Vivian Stangeland on January 12, 1930 in Lismore, Minnesota at home, in the same bedroom that her father was born in. She graduated from Worthington High School with the class of 1948...

Donald H Barrington

Donald H Barrington

Jun 20, 2014

Donald Harry Barrington, 89, resident of Great Falls, MT for the past five years, passed away due to complications after surgery, Friday, June 20, 2014. Graveside services will be held in Twin Falls, ID sometime in July. Cremation has taken place under the direction of O’Connor Funeral Home. He was born in Pocatello, ID on September 15, 1924, son of...

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