Obituaries

Jan 3, 2026

Allen Wayne Dudden was born in Pierre, South Dakota to Milo and Katherine Dudden on October 27, 1941. He was married to Susan Dianne Dudden, and will be remembered for his commitment to family and the life he built with them. He passed away on January 3, 2026.

A Celebration of Life for Allen Dudden

Dear Friends and Family,

We invite you to...

Mar 7, 2026

Surrounded by the love of God and her family, Virginia “Ginnie” Horner peacefully passed away in her home on March 7, 2026. A Rosary Service will be held at 6:00 p.m., Friday, March 20, 2026 at St. Anthony Catholic Church.  A Memorial Mass will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, March 21, 2026 at the St. Anthony Catholic Church with...

Mar 4, 2026

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Shawn Tree, who left us far too soon at the age of 27 on March 04, 2026.

Shawn was born on July 29 ,1998 in the beautiful city of Bamberg Germany to Nadine and Chad. He moved with his family to Lawton Oklahoma in 2001 and returned to Giessen Germany in 2004. In...

Feb 23, 2026

Gerald (Jerry) Allen Buckhouse, 90, of Bonner passed away Monday, February 23, 2026, at the Springs Footsteps Memory Care in Missoula with his loving wife and daughter by his side.

Jerry was born on October 23, 1935, at St. Patrick’s hospital in Missoula, MT to George and Clara Buckhouse. He joined older brother Lloyd, and younger brother Norman arrived 4 years...

Mar 11, 2026

Clark Edward Conrow, 84, of Superior, Montana, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loved ones.

Clark was born on October 31, 1941, in Whitehall, MT, to Edward R. Conrow and Frances “Babe” VanSlette. He and his family moved all over Montana and Idaho chasing gold and silver during his early years, settled in Butte,...

Mar 9, 2026

Edna Veronica Murphy, 96, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 9, 2026, in Dillon, Montana, of natural causes.

Edna was born on October 1, 1929, in New York City to Edward and Mabell Battle. She was raised in New York City and attended high school there. She met her husband, Albert Murphy, there and they were married on June 6, 1951,...

Mar 7, 2026

Robert Francis (Bob) Burke passed away in his home on Saturday March 7 after 93 good years of life. He was with loved ones during his final hours and loved by the Lord who sustained him throughout his life. He will be sorely missed by family, friends and professional acquaintances in Missoula and throughout the state. Bob was one of...

Mar 6, 2026

Dorie Hurt went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Friday, March 6th, 2026. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by loving family at 89 years old.

Born and raised in Missoula, Dorie graduated from Missoula County High School and was a Montana girl with a heart even bigger than its Big Sky.

She married Lawrence “Larry” Hurt in Missoula in 1954...

Mar 5, 2026

Thomas Michael Donofrio, 77, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2026, in Missoula, Montana, with his family by his side. His passing followed complications related to Agent Orange exposure during his service in Vietnam.

Tom was born on September 12, 1948, in Toledo, Ohio, to Michael Donofrio and Margaret Ciphers. He spent his early childhood growing up in a close-knit Italian...

Feb 25, 2026

Robert Rick Earling passed away on February 25, 2026 at his home in Evaro, Montana. He was born on July 3, 1963, in Spokane, Washington, to Florence and Virgil Earling.

Robert is survived by his sons Nathaniel Earling and Daniel Sevey, and his daughter Tabitha Earling. He is also survived by his granddaughter, Myah; his life partner, Aida Earling; his brother...

Feb 25, 2026

Florence Lindsley died peacefully at home Wednesday morning, February 25th, 2026. Her sons were with her. She was 86.

Mom was born February 13, 1940, in Benton Harbor, Michigan. Her family moved several times between Michigan, Missoula, and the Bitterroot, finally settling in Stevensville where she graduated from high school. After Mom and Dad got married, we lived on 14th street...

Feb 19, 2026

Janice Dora Sell

November 24, 1953 – February 19, 2026



Janice Dora Sell, 72, of Polson, Montana, made her final journey on February 19, 2026, in Missoula, Montana.



Janice was born on November 24, 1953 in Sidney MT to Ed Stevens and Mildred Kassner.



From the very beginning she was a fighter, entering the world as a tiny three-pound twin and proving from her...

Feb 19, 2026

Mac Palmer, 94, of Missoula passed away Thursday, February 19, 2026.  Online condolences may be left at gardencityfh.com.

A full obituary will be posted soon.

Feb 15, 2026

Jeff McGowan (born Richard Jeffrey McGowan), age 30 of Missoula, MT, passed away suddenly on Sunday, February 15, 2026. A lover of the mountains and an accomplished climber, Jeff died in an accidental fall while developing a climbing route along Sleeping Child near Hamilton, MT. His death is a tragic shock to his family and to the community of climbers...

Feb 15, 2026

Feb 15, 2026

Maria Chinikaylo, born on March 30, 1945, in Mogilev, Belarus, lived a long and fruitful 80 years marked by unwavering faith, devotion to the Lord, and love for her family. She courageously sacrificed to bring her children to the United States, creating a foundation of faith, resilience, and unity for generations to come.



A beloved wife, mother of seven, and proud...

Feb 14, 2026

John William Nugent passed away from Multiple Myeloma on February 14, 2026. He was born on March 25, 1950 to Jim and Theresa Willems Nugent in Butte, Montana. His family moved to Missoula when John was a toddler. He attended St. Francis Grade School and Loyola High School where he began his Jesuit Education. He then studied in a Jesuit...

Feb 14, 2026

Mark Alan Woodgerd, 69, of Stevensville MT, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026 of rheumatoid lung disease. He is survived by his beloved wife Gina, of 38 years, children Kyle, Jeanette, Nate, Dan, Nicole. Grandchildren Toby, Jessamyn, Ryland, Gaige, Nina, Sadie, and Ember. Brothers Dave and Tom, and his cousins Gary, Randy, and Darrell.

He was born in Miles City,...

Feb 11, 2026

Ron Marcum passed away on February 11, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family, leaving behind a legacy rooted in devotion, loyalty, and deep family pride.

A proud native of Butte, Montana, Ron was a 1965 graduate of Butte High School and never missed an opportunity to let people know where he was from. Butte was part of who he...

Feb 8, 2026

Barbara Mae Boerst passed peacefully at the Village Senior Residence on Sunday, February 8, 2026. She was born on December 1, 1933, in Chicago, IL, to William and Evora Hollenback. Upon the passing of her mother in 1940, she was adopted by her aunt and uncle James (Mabel) Steele and became Barbara Steele. She was raised in Chicago and graduated...