Obituaries

Sep 10, 2025

Douglas Burreson, 74, of Missoula, Montana, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2025, surrounded by his family in the city he called home his entire life.

Born on October 3, 1950, in Missoula, Doug was an extremely proud fourth generation Montanan with strong ties to his Norwegian heritage. He was a part of the first graduating class at Hellgate High School,...

Aug 14, 2025

Ralph William Holliday, 80, of Missoula, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 14, 2025. He was born in Kansas City, Kansas, on May 28, 1945, to Ralph Edward and Mavis Holliday.

In 1969, Ralph married Mary Ellen O’Donnell, and together they had one child, Amy. In 1987 he found love again and married Elizabeth “Betsy” Yeo, with whom he shared 37...

Aug 24, 2025

Mayme Ann Hardie, age 78, of Missoula, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025 at St. Patrick Hospital due to natural causes. She was born March 9, 1947 to Tena and Iva Newby in Polson, MT where she grew up and attended High School.

On January 8, 1972, she married the love of her life, George Hardie, in Polson. She had...

Aug 17, 2025

Joyce Beach Hickethier, a devoted mother, beloved grandmother, and compassionate nurse, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2025, at the age of 87.

Born on October 7, 1937, in Carrington, North Dakota, Joyce was the middle child of Melvin and Marie Beach. As the daughter of a construction supervisor, she spent her early years in several small towns across Montana before...

Sep 3, 2025

Lino Anthony Marsillo passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 3, 2025. He was born in the village of Cantalupo nel Sannio, near Monte Casino, Italy, on October 19, 1934, to Michele (Mike) and Amelia Marsillo. Shortly before the war began in Italy he, his younger sister and their parents moved to New York where Mike worked in the...

Jul 19, 2025

Judith (Judy) Anne Sheehan Kaufman Born: January 7, 1941, in Butte, MT Passed Away: July 19, 2025 in Missoula, MT

Judy passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her husband and children.

Judy was born to Agnes and Daniel Sheehan, proud descendants of Irish immigrants who settled in Butte. She was the beloved youngest child, with her older brother Timothy Sheehan and...

Aug 10, 2025

Elsie Dobbins, 98, of Missoula, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2025, at St. Patrick Hospital surrounded by family.

Elsie was born on June 10, 1927, in Missoula, Montana, to Byron and Emma Chilcote. She attended Whittier Grade School and Missoula County High School before enrolling at the University of Montana, where she met the love of her life, Jack Dobbins,...

Sep 7, 2025

Robin Hundahl, 60, of Arlee passed away unexpectedly after a motorcycle accident. A Celebration of Life will be held at 12:00 p.m., Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 63 Our Way (Bryan and Nicole’s place) in Kalispell, Montana. Interment will be held at 2:00 p.m. that Saturday in the Conrad Cemetery. Online condolences may be left at gardencityfh.com.

Robin Wade Hundahl, son...

Sep 6, 2025

George Gogas, passed away at home on September 6, 2025. He was 96.

George was an artist, scholar, teacher, horseman, husband and father. He was born in Missoula, Montana to John and Kiki Gogas, both Greek immigrants, on July 21, 1929. He lived in Missoula most of his life and has stated he would live nowhere else.

As a young boy, George...

Sep 5, 2025

Barbara Ann Quade, 84, passed away peacefully at the Village Senior Residence on September 5, 2025. Barbara was born in Devils Lake, North Dakota, to Orrin and Dora (Madsen) Hall. She was a cheerleader in high school in Wibaux, Montana, where she met her future husband, Robert “Bob” Quade. They were married for 65 years.

She attended the University of Montana...

Sep 2, 2025

James Donovan Scoville died on Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025 of natural causes at his longtime Missoula home, with family at his side. He was born on June 19th, 1929 in Great Falls, Montana, the only child of Earl Bemis and Jane (Donovan) Scoville. The family moved to Missoula in 1937 when Jim was in elementary school; he attended St. Anthony...

Aug 27, 2025

Dane Bjorn Kamrud, 25, of Missoula, Montana, passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, in Missoula. He was born on March 1, 2000, at Saint James Healthcare in Butte, Montana, and from the very beginning was proud to be a “Butte Rat.”

As a young boy, Dane attended Hillcrest Elementary in Butte from first through third grade. In 2008, his family...

Aug 27, 2025

Walter Parks Nelson 1938 – 2025

Walter “Wally” Parks Nelson, 87, of Missoula, Montana, passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, surrounded by family.

Wally was born in Billings, MT on June 23, 1938, to Isabel (Parks) and Walter Nelson. Wally spent a majority of his childhood in and around Laurel, MT, attending White Horse School south of Laurel, and graduating from...

Aug 26, 2025

Trent James Laird was born in 1981 in Whitefish, Montana. Born the youngest son to Steve and Nina Laird, he passed away unexpectedly in Missoula, Montana on August 26, 2025.

Trent was raised in Whitefish, Montana, and attended school there, graduating from Whitefish High School in 2000. He was easily recognized by his consistently wide smile, which when received meant that...

Aug 25, 2025

On August 25, 2025, in the early morning hours Larry Aldis Albert Hiller passed away peacefully at his home of 54 years.

On April 18, 1940, Larry was born in the little town of Brandon, Montana, in a small cabin with a sod roof to Aldis Albert and Leona Mary Hiller. He was the first son and became the middle child...

Aug 23, 2025

Don E. Thompson 1938 – 2025

Don E. Thompson, 87, of Missoula, Montana, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at St. Patrick Hospital.

Don was born in Missoula on July 6, 1938, to Edith (McKay) and Percy Thompson, Don grew up in Missoula where he attended Lowell Elementary and graduated from Missoula County High School before earning his bachelor’s degree from...

Aug 21, 2025

Luke Hunter Noble, born on May 25, 2001, in Monroe, Washington, passed away on August 21, 2025, in Missoula, Montana. Luke was known for his unwavering honesty, empathy, and kindness, alongside a creative spirit that brought joy to those around him. He possessed a hardworking nature and was always ready with a sincere joke or story, which never failed to...

Aug 21, 2025

Sheila Marie Sorge (née Jesness)

September 22, 1934 – August 21, 2025

Sheila Marie Sorge, 90, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on August 21, 2025, surrounded by her family.

Born in Fosston, Minnesota, to Martin and Elnora Jesness, she was preceded in death by her brother, Roddy. On August 3, 1957, she married Peter Louis Sorge, and...

Aug 20, 2025

Gabriel Collin Stevens was born November 4th, 2003 in Missoula, Montana and joined our Lord on August 20th, 2025. Gabe will be remembered by those who knew him for his inquisitive, smart, and curious nature. His gentleness and kindness came second only to his witty sense of humor and loving charm.

This life's adventures took Gabe from one side of the...

Aug 20, 2025