Obituaries

Drew Veitenheimer

Drew Veitenheimer

Jun 11, 2026

It is with great sadness that the parents of Drew C. Veitenheimer announce he passed away in Great Falls, Montana on June 11th, 2026. He left the world way too soon.

Drew was born on February 23, 1993, to Wendy Giese and Tom Veitenheimer in Missoula. He spent the first years in Denver schools but then went on to Missoula schools,...

Helen McCann

Helen McCann

May 22, 2026

Helen Schweitzer McCann peacefully passed away May 22, 2026, surrounded by her family.

She was born in Havre, Montana in 1935 to her loving parents Anton and Elizabeth Schweitzer. Helen was 5th in a line of 12 siblings.

She grew up on the farm north of Rudyard. After graduating Rudyard High School, she worked as a telephone operator in Havre. There she...

Anita Irene Baker McMahon

Anita Irene Baker McMahon

Jun 5, 2026

Anita Irene Baker McMahon passed away with her loving husband and daughters by her side on June 5, 2026, at the age of 77. She was the first born of three daughters to Vincent ("Bud") and Mary Ann Baker. Her great-grandfather, Thomas Thexton, settled in Virginia City during the mining boom, and she is a third generation Montana begat from...

Carlton Leroy Quamme

Carlton Leroy Quamme

Jun 9, 2026

Carlton Leroy Quamme

September 30, 1940 – June 9, 2026

Carlton Leroy Quamme passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at the age of 85 surrounded by the love of his family.

Carlton was born on September 30, 1940, in Madison, Wisconsin, to Norman and Orpha Quamme. The fourth of nine children, he grew up in a...

Kevin Mytty

Kevin Mytty

Jun 1, 2026

Kevin William Mytty - a devoted husband, father, son, brother, and friend, of Florence, MT passed away on June 1, 2026 at the age of 65 with his wife and children by his side. He was born on January 29, 1961 in Missoula, MT. He grew up in Lolo, MT on his family’s ranch and enjoyed ski racing, rodeo, and...

Wendell M. Weaver

Wendell M. Weaver

Nov 29, 2025

Wendell Maurice Weaver passed away unexpectedly in a car accident on November 29, 2025.  A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 13, 2026 at the Ovando Gymnasium.  Refreshments will be served after the service. 

Wendell was born in Missoula to proud parents John & Irene Weaver on April 20, 1959. He was joined by a sister; Wanda...

Thomas Michael Donofrio

Thomas Michael Donofrio

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...

Collin Schneider

Collin Schneider

May 23, 2026

29 years ago, the most incredible human being, Collin Michael Schneider, came into our lives. Today it is with unbelievably heavy hearts we share, that on Saturday May 23rd, his beautiful spirit left this earth.

While we want to recognize all of the people who love Collin, who are survived by him and who are left to carry this unbearable void...

Amanda Anne Moffett-Frey

Amanda Anne Moffett-Frey

Apr 10, 2026

Amanda Anne Moffett Frey April 8, 1980 – April 10, 2026

Amanda Anne Moffett Frey, lovingly known as Mandy, passed away on April 10, 2026, just two days after celebrating her 46th birthday. She left this world with her family at her side, doing something she loved, with the same sense of adventure, curiosity, and joy that shaped her entire life....

Corinna Marry-Lowe

Corinna Marry-Lowe

Apr 1, 2026

Corinna Rose’ Marry-Lowe 38, of Clinton, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at St. Patrick Hospital, of Cancer. She was born on March 1, 1988, in Missoula to Michelle Martens and Tony Marry. She was an incredibly happy child who always did everything to the fullest no matter what she was doing. She went on to attend Big Sky...

Robert Lloyd Halverson

Robert Lloyd Halverson

Jun 9, 2026

Robert “Bob” Lloyd Halverson, born 18 Oct 1945, entered in rest 9 June 2026.

Bob was born in Mankato Minnesota to Elton and Evelyn Halverson. He was the third son, third child of a family of four children. His family moved to Appleton, Wisconsin when he was a young boy, and graduated from Appleton High School in 1964. He enlisted in...

Jerald Wayne Miller

Jerald Wayne Miller

Jun 6, 2026

Jerald Wayne Miller, age 85, passed away quietly on June 6 in Missoula, Montana, after facing his health struggles with his signature stoicism, never once complaining.

Jerry grew up on a small farm in the Flathead Valley, where he learned life's lessons early through honest, hard work. In 1959, he relocated to Seeley Lake, where he would go on to spend...

Joann L Palmer

Joann L Palmer

Jun 4, 2026

Joann Lynn PalmerJoann Lynn Palmer (née Gallwas), age 71, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2026, in Missoula, Montana, surrounded by the love of her family.Joann was born on May 5, 1955, to Fredrick and Dorothy Gallwas. She grew up in Missoula alongside her four sisters: Rusty Plienes, Chris Rakow, Francis Hill, and Patti Cheff.She attended Sentinel High School. Joann...

Sam Martin Jr.

Sam Martin Jr.

Jun 2, 2026

Sam Arthur Martin Jr. passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. A full obituary will be available soon. 

John Soller

John Soller

May 26, 2026

John Sollers, 72, passed away on May 26, 2026, in Missoula, Montana.

He was born on August 20, 1953, in St. Paul, Minnesota.

John is survived by his nephew, Eric Peters; his niece, Lucinda Peters; his sister, Mary Peters of Minnesota; and other nieces and nephews, as well as numerous great-nieces and great-nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and other...

Stephen A. Doherty

Stephen A. Doherty

May 25, 2026

Stephen A. "Steve" Doherty, a dedicated public servant, respected attorney, and former Montana State Senator, passed away of natural causes on May 25, 2026, at his home in Missoula, Montana, at the age of 74.

Steve was born unto Arthur F. Doherty and Myra M. (Sheldon) Doherty, on May 5, 1952, in Great Falls, MT.

Steve's entire life revolved around a legacy...

Rosemary Thurston

Rosemary Thurston

May 24, 2026

Rosemary Ellen Meagher Thurston, 81, of Missoula, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2026, at her home in Missoula, Montana.

She was born January 26, 1945, in Butte Montana to John and Grace Meagher. She went to Immaculate Conception and continued to high school at Girls Central. She then attended St Patrick’s School of Nursing in Missoula, MT and was working...

Brian Stevenson King

Brian Stevenson King

May 21, 2026

Brian Stevenson King, 39 years old of Missoula Montana, passed away May 21, 2026. He was the son of Cheryl Roberts of South Hill, VA and Father Earnest S. Hatcher of Chase City, VA. He left to mourn his sister Demetrice Lee King (Randy), also two nephews JaStevio and Caron King. Preceded him in death are his two brothers Terrell...

Byron Anderson

Byron Anderson

May 21, 2026

Byron James Anderson, Jr., lovingly known to many as “JR,” passed away on May 21, 2026, at the age of 31, at his family home in Saint Regis, MT. JR was born on January 18, 1995, in Billings, and from the very beginning he lived life boldly, loudly, and with a heart bigger than most could imagine.

JR graduated from Bridger...

Lana M. Darnell

Lana M. Darnell

May 20, 2026

Lana Marie Darnell

December 8, 1949 – May 20, 2026

Lana Marie Darnell, 76, went home to be with the Lord after passing away peacefully on May 20, 2026, at the Clark Fork Valley Hospital Long-Term Care Unit in Plains, Montana.

Lana was born on December 8, 1949, in Miles City, Montana, to her loving parents, Wesley Richard Lausch and Claudia Lausch (Rieger)....