Obituaries

Dec 10, 2025

Linda Sims, 76, of Missoula, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025.



She was born on August 19, 1949, to Warren and Rosemary Sims, the second eldest of 7 children. Linda graduated high school in Missoula County. On June 14, 1969 she married Bill Berthoud and in 1978, they moved to Stevensville to raise their two daughters, Lisa and Angela. While...

Dec 4, 2025

Pamela “Pam” Lynn Cainan, 73, of Huson, Montana, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025.

Pam was born on February 20, 1952, in Missoula, Montana, to Peter and Clara (Buss) Fritz. She grew up in Missoula alongside her sister Sharron and brother Louie, attending Missoula public schools and later graduating from Sentinel High School. She continued her education at the University...

Nov 17, 2025

MISSOULA - Thomas Arnold Schussler died peacefully of unnatural causes on Monday, November 17, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his family. In reality, he was killed in Vietnam; he just didn't realize it at the time.

Tom was born on March 14, 1950, in Minot, North Dakota, to Doris and Arnold Schussler. He attended Minot Senior High, where he played...

Dec 2, 2025

Robert “Bob” Thompson, born in 1932 in a sod hut on the Nebraska prairie, started life tougher than most. From the very beginning, he showed he could make something out of nothing — a theme that carried him all the way through. He grew up alongside his sister, Betty, who shared in the adventures of those early prairie days.



As a...

Nov 6, 2025

Peggy Otway was born in Los Angeles, California, to Henry and Mary Otway. Her family later made their home in Stockton, where Peggy grew up surrounded by music, learning, and the warmth of two devoted teachers. She attended Tracy High School and shone as an award-winning clarinet player in the school orchestra and marching band—an early glimpse of the creativity...

Dec 6, 2025

Bernie Duane Dean, aka “Little Brother,” aka “Berndog,” of Missoula, Montana, passed away on December 6, 2025, at St. Patrick Hospital with his loving sister and wife at his side after a long and courageous battle with end-stage renal disease. He was a loving husband, brother, uncle, and best friend.

Born on December 20, 1972, in Butte, Montana, Bernie lived his...

Dec 4, 2025

William "Bill" Praast, 88, of Missoula, Montana, passed away on December 4, 2025. A graveside service with full military honors will take place at 3:00 pm on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at Western Montana State Veteran Cemetery in Missoula. 

A full obituary will be posted soon. 

Dec 4, 2025

Denis Shoemaker was born in Mitchell, South Dakota, on March 24, 1939, and went to his final resting place on December 4,2025 at the age of 86.

Denis is a veteran of the United States Navy. He served from 1957 until 1962.

He married Betty Aalbers on June 6,1964. They had two children.

Denis is survived by his special friend Janet Messerli, his...

Dec 3, 2025

Edwin Leslie Vainio, 77, of Missoula, passed away on Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025, at home after a brief illness.

He was born on March 26,1948, in Seattle, WA, to Jorma K & Karin L Vainio. Both sides of his family had legacies in Christian service, to include music, pastoral, and evangelistic ministry. 

On February 6, 1958 he made his decision to follow Jesus...

Dec 3, 2025

Dec 1, 2025

Marsha Sackett, 82, of Seeley Lake passed away Monday, December 1, 2025 at St. Patrick Hospital. A graveside service will be held at Noon on Monday, December 8, 2025 at the Western Montana State Veterans Cemetery.

Marsha Rae “Mama” Sacket, daughter of Joseph and Edith Bettridge, was born February 23, 1943 in Centerville, Utah. She was originally married at 17 years...

Nov 29, 2025

Wendell Maurice Weaver passed away unexpectedly in a car accident on November 29, 2025.

Wendell was born in Missoula to proud parents John & Irene Weaver on April 20, 1959. He was joined by a sister; Wanda on April 7, 1962. He went to elementary school in Ovando and graduated from Seeley Swan High School in June of 1977. He played...

Nov 27, 2025

Michael Hanson, 67, of Missoula passed away at home surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, November 27, 2025. A memorial gathering will be announced at a later date.

Michael Thomas Hanson, son of Sibley and Shirley (Chapman) Hanson, was born June 21, 1958 in Wolf Point, Montana. He graduated from Beaverhead County High School in 1977. Michael ran and operated a...

Nov 21, 2025

Dave Lineback, 88, of Missoula, Mt, passed away November 21. He was born September 26, 1937, in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, the son of Homer and Betty Lineback. He grew up with his sister Donna and brother Danny, and he carried the close-knit values of family into every chapter of his life.

After graduating from Corvallis High School, Dave began a long...

Nov 14, 2025

Jason Mocko was born to Lee and Gayle Mocko on March 10, 1980. He was soon joined by younger brother, Devin, a year and a half later. No, they were not twins, just buddies. Jason attended Hellgate Grade School and Big Sky High School. He was employed by Dailey Meats for 26 years. His career was cut short by a...

Nov 11, 2025

Nov 10, 2025

Minnie M. Summers of Missoula, Montana, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2025, at the age of 91. Minnie lived a life grounded in faith, kindness, and a deep love for her family and community. She was devoted to her church, where she found lasting friendship, purpose, and comfort throughout her life.

Minnie was preceded in death by her beloved husband,...

Nov 9, 2025

Olive Virginia Anderson, 86, of Missoula passed away on Sunday, November 9th surrounded by her loving family at St. Patrick's Hospital in Missoula. Ollie parted this world peacefully while the sky was rippled in pink and blue. She was surrounded by her favorite thing… Love.

Olive was born on January 24th, 1939 in Havre, MT. Here, she was raised by her...

Nov 9, 2025

Claude Mark Huguet, (Mark), was born on the Summer Solstice, June 21, 1957. His birth was extra special as he was the much anticipated first Huguet son born to parent’s Claude and Donna Huguet. Big sister’s, Kathie and Janet, were thrilled to have a beautiful baby brother, who would be their very own, real live, baby doll. Over the years,...

Nov 8, 2025

Thomas Blaine Startin, 71, of Missoula, MT, passed away at home peacefully from natural causes on Saturday, November 8, 2025.

Thomas, or Thom, but also known to many as Tom Anderson or just “Tommy” (and affectionately as “Da” to his children), was born on October 23, 1954, in Missoula’s St Patrick Hospital to Roberta (“Bobbie”) and Blaine Startin. He was a...