Kevin Jon McNees

Kevin Jon McNees

Kevin McNees Obituary

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Kevin Jon McNees, aged 60, was born on November 29, 1964, to Robert and Irene McNees, in Great Falls, MT. He passed away on October 17, 2025, after a difficult battle with diabetes resulting in blindness.

He worked for many years as a custodian, especially with the Great Falls Public Schools. He enjoyed doing yard work, hunting, fishing, and camping.

He married Peggy Coles on July 7, 2001. They had children, Zoey/Zachary (Sierra) in 2003 and Amy Irene in 2005. He loved his cats, especially "Chicken, his seeing-eye cat".

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Dirk. Kevin is survived by his wife; kids; brother, Brian (Bernadita); and many relatives and friends.

Service and Celebration of life will be held on October 24, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. at The Scottish Rite in Great Falls.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Schnider Funeral Home - Great Falls

1510 13th Street South, Great Falls, MT 59405

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