Obituaries

Jun 26, 2025

Wendy Michele Rothman passed away on June 26th, 2025, in the care of St. Patrick Hospital after a sudden (but, thankfully, brief) battle with an aggressive form of cancer. She spent her last night surrounded by family and friends, who sang, laughed, and shared stories in her honor.

Wendy was born on November 8th, 1964, in New York City to Ronald...

Jun 30, 2025

Sandra (Sandy) Lynn Chapman, 90, of Missoula Montana, passed away on Monday June 30, 2025, at her residence at Missoula Valley Senior Living.

She was born on August 8, 1934, in Spokane, Washington to Frank and Elvira Arnold. Sandy spent her childhood in Chelan, Washington where she and her brother Tom spent many a summer day swimming in the lake and...

Jul 25, 2025

Everett Alvin Leitzke, 92, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, July 25, 2025, at Community Hospital. He was born on April 28, 1933, in Lansford, North Dakota, to Alvin and Annie (Smetana) Leitzke. The second of six children, Everett grew up on a wheat farm in Glenburn, North Dakota.

He attended both elementary and high school in Glenburn. Following...

Jul 10, 2025

Laura Jessie “Sis” Newgard Gooley, 97, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2025, at Beehive Homes in Missoula, Montana. Born at home on Halloween Eve in Pablo, Montana, Sis was the youngest of ten children born to Fredrick and Josie Newgard.

Sis graduated from Pablo and Ronan public schools and later earned her Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) degree from the Missoula...

Jul 19, 2025

Cynthia Ann Yoder “Cindy,” 60, of Missoula, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at St. Patrick Hospital due to complications from heart surgery.

She was born on February 26, 1965, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Ray Reinertson and Diane Farra. Cindy moved to Missoula at the age of two and graduated from Hellgate High School in 1983. She later received an...

Jul 16, 2025

Melva Iris Campbell (nee Huseby), 89, passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior, surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. Melva loved horses, her family, and most importantly, Jesus. She was generous, loving, and a missionary at heart. She was the rock and matriarch of her family and had no qualms about taking charge and laying down...

Jun 21, 2025

In Loving Memory of Jo Ann M. (Adams) Mandell

Jo Ann M. Mandell, born February 8, 1931, in Faribault, Minnesota, passed away from complications of Parkinson's on June 21, 2025, at the age of 94. Her loving family, deeply grateful for her constant presence, was forever enriched by her strength, insight, empathy, and sense of humor. Jo’s influence radiated far beyond...

Dec 20, 2024

It is difficult to sum up Dad's life in a few paragraphs, so here are more than a few. George Jr was the 7th of 9 children born to George and Theresa Thomas. He was born at St. Patrick's Hospital 1/18/1942 and he was very proud to be from Missoula Montana.

He went to grade school at Jefferson and Franklin and...

Jul 28, 2025

Rob Manlove, 66 of Missoula passed away on Monday, July 28th 2025 at Providence Medical Center of natural causes.

Rob was born on December 17, 1958 in Livermore, California to Spencer L. and Patricia A. Manlove. The family moved to Missoula when Rob was 11 years old. He attended Paxson Grade School, Hellgate High School. He received a Bachelor of Arts...

Jul 26, 2025

Patricia Anne Snyder, born on September 29, 1951, in Atlanta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2025, in Missoula, Montana. Patricia was a remarkable individual whose life was marked by her deep devotion to her family, her education, and her passions.

She earned a Bachelor's Degree and pursued some graduate studies, reflecting her commitment to lifelong learning. Her intellectual curiosity...

Jul 26, 2025

Theresa (Terrie) Ann McDonald, 77, of Florence, passed away on Saturday, July 26th, 2025, at her home after her battle with cancer.

She was born July 14th, 1948 in Helena to Joseph and Rose (Richard) Kerscher. She grew up riding bikes and roller skating on dirt roads and cutting out clothes for her paper dolls with her two sisters. She attended...

Jul 25, 2025

Robert “Bob” Pfister

He was born July 29, 1938 in Decorah, IA to Lester and Alma (Osmudson) Pfister. Bob was a scholar athlete at Decorah High School who enjoyed life. He met his soon-to-be wife, Marietta Bauder in high school where they shared a love of music and singing. Bob received his B.S. degree in Forest Management from Iowa State University...

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...

Jul 18, 2025

Sharon Ann Jacobsen, 81, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2025, at the Senior Renaissance Center in Deer Lodge, Mt, surrounded by the love of her family after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s.

Sharon was born on August 15, 1943, in Whitehall, Montana, to Paul and Ethel Rinehart. She grew up with a strong since of Family, Faith and resilience ---...

Jul 15, 2025

Gloria Jean Bush Andrew, 83, of Missoula, MT died peacefully at St Patrick Hospital Tuesday morning July 15, 2025. A funeral service is planned for 11:00am Tuesday August 12 at First Presbyterian Church in Missoula.

Jul 13, 2025

Forest Beryl Johnston Jr, 87, of Frenchtown, Montana passed away in his home on the evening of July 13, 2025 following a cardiac arrest. Beryl was born in Alabama but didn't stay long. His father’s profession and then his own took him to live in 47 of the 50 states. Montana was his last stop, and the place he called...

Jul 13, 2025

Nancy Gagner

1946 – 2025

Nancy Gagner passed away peacefully in July 2025 after a courageous 15-year battle with cancer. She was 79.

Nancy was born in Missoula, Montana, in 1946 to Fred and Erna Minster and lived in Missoula her entire life. She attended and graduated from Missoula County High School. Nancy was the youngest of five siblings and the last surviving...

Jul 10, 2025

Christina Dianne Crawford Kelly was born on October 7, 1967, in Livingston, Montana, to Dennis and Patricia Crawford. She spent her childhood and school years in Helena, Montana, graduating after completing all her K–12 schooling there. Christina then attended Northwest University in Seattle, where she met and fell in love with Bradley Kelly.

On August 23, 1987, Christina married the love...

Jul 10, 2025

Jul 4, 2025

Helen was born to LaVrna Brown and William Day in Helena, Montana. As a toddler, Helen's family moved to Bremerton, WA. Her father worked in the naval shipyards. After the war the family returned to Montana where Helen enjoyed a happy childhood with 3 sisters and 52 cousins.

In High School, Helen was an honored queen of Job's Daughters. She played...