Obituaries
William Brodsky
Jan 19, 2026
Bill Brodsky lived a very full 80 years of life as a devoted husband, father, a railroad executive of the highest order, a fisherman, a college athlete, a lover of Jack Daniels, and good music he could sing and clap along to with a big smile. He was a mentor in some fashion to almost everyone he met and was...
David Tromp
Apr 21, 2026
David Jerry Tromp, 83, “Dave”, of Missoula, Montana, passed away on Tuesday, April 21st, 2026, at home from natural causes.
He was born on October 1st, 1942, in Missoula, Montana, to Carol Owens and Orie “Boots” Tromp, the fifth born out of eight children. His family moved often, living all over Western Montana up to the highline. He went to high...
Sara Jane Wilson
Dec 16, 2025
Sara Jane Wilson, 83, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, in Missoula, Montana.
Sara Jane was born on April 19, 1942, in Hayden, Colorado, to Russell and Alma Greenhalgh. She graduated from high school in Casper, Wyoming, in 1960, and went on to earn her associate’s degree from Casper College in 1962.
On June 8, 1962, she...
Kelleyann Buck
Dec 25, 2025
Kelleyann Buck, 59, passed away at home on December 25, 2025. She was born on January 12, 1966, in Cheyenne, Wyoming, becoming the eldest of three children born to Gary and Karen Stundon.
On October 20, 1989, Kelleyann married the love of her life, William “Bill” Buck. The two met while they were both stationed at Hill Air Force Base in...
Christina Porter
Apr 29, 2026
Christina Rose Porter, 61, passed away at home on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. A full obituary and service information will be available soon.
Vernon Lee Mills
Mar 18, 2026
Vernon Lee Mills, 74, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. A full obituary and service information will be available soon.
Shine Rice
Apr 18, 2026
Hey, alright, sir open the gate and let him in! Dad/Bopa/Shine has finally entered the gates to join so many of his life-long friends and family, we can all only imagine how all that is going!
Shine Rice passed peacefully, surrounded by his motley crew on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
Charles Lawrence Rice by birthname, was born in Asheville, NC on March...
Rosemary Sanderson
Jan 30, 2026
Rosemary Sanderson, 97, of Missoula, Montana, passed away on January 30, 2026. She was born to Fred Biittler and Gladys (Cadman) Biittler on March 31, 1928, in Springfield, South Dakota.
Rosemary's early years were spent in eastern South Dakota. To attend high school she traveled to Crookston, NE, where she lived with a family for the week and returned home on...
Roger Ivan Christopher
Mar 18, 2026
Roger Christopher 1951-2026
Roger Christopher died peacefully on March 18, 2026, after a long illness.
Roger was born in 1951, the sixth of seven children of Lauren and Lillian Christopher. His parents owned the Jocko Mercantile in Arlee, and Roger grew up behind the store in Jocko Hollow. He graduated from Arlee High School in 1970, and from University of Montana with...
Alan Gelman
May 3, 2026
Alan David Gelman, 77, of Florence, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026. He was born June 16, 1948.
He grew up in Dayton, Ohio and went to Ohio State University. Eventually he left Ohio and spent some time in Colorado before moving on To Los Angeles. He became an actor and loved it.
On a trip back home to Dayton he...
Nancy Ann Foster
May 2, 2026
Nancy Foster, born October 18, 1938, to Burt and Irene Hummer, passed away May 2, 2026 surrounded by her family.
At the age of eight, Nancy experienced the loss of her parents and was moved to Ovando, where she was raised by her aunt and uncle. Those early years helped shape the strength, resilience, and warmth she carried throughout her life.
On...
Andrina Juarez
Apr 25, 2026
Andrina Juarez passed away on April 25, 2026.
There will be no services at this time.
Patricia Packer
Apr 22, 2026
Patricia L Packer, 89, of Missoula passed away April 22, 2026. At the springs in Missoula. Patricia was born on March 18, 1937, in Great Falls, Montana. She is the daughter of Carl William and Ida Lilly (Kampnar) Tucker.
Pat attended grade school in Great Falls and Bozeman. She graduated from Gallatin County High School in Bozeman, in 1955
Pat married Earl...
Gregory Andrew Pavinich
Apr 21, 2026
Gregory Andrew Pavinich, Born November 12, 1947. Died April 21, 2026
Greg was a longtime resident of Missoula. As a young man he was sawyer and was a member of the Montana Logging Association. He left Missoula and became a Colorado State Certified Drug and Alcohol counselor. His love for Missoula brought him back to Montana. Greg became a Certified Arborist...
Karen Pabst
Apr 21, 2026
Karen passed away on April 21, 2026. Obituary will follow.
No services at this time.
Brian Robert Armstrong
Apr 21, 2026
Brian Robert Armstrong, 55, of Missoula, MT, passed away on April 21, 2026, at Saint Patrick hospital from a massive stroke.
Brian was born on December 25, 1970, in Alameda, CA, and was raised in Santa Cruz, CA.
Brian was a very active child and very athletic. He competed in soccer, baseball, basketball, and football. He also enjoyed snow skiing in Lake...
Nestor Rosas-Rangel
Apr 19, 2026
In Loving Memory of Nestor Rosas
January 23, 1993 – April 19, 2026
Nestor Rosas, 33, of Stevensville, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026. He was born on January 23, 1993, in Los Angeles, California, to Francisco and Leticia Rosas.
He graduated from the University of Montana in Missoula, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
He had many hobbies,...
Mary Ellen Paul
Apr 18, 2026
Mary Ellen F. Paul, 87, of North Little Rock, Arkansas, passed away on April 18, 2026. She was born on May 28, 1938, in Lewistown, Montana, to Walter Truckner and Edith Black. Mary Ellen was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Prosper; her brother Jack; her sister Ruth (Fassett); and a nephew, David.
Mary Ellen graduated from Missoula County...
Marshall D. Muchmore
Apr 17, 2026
Marshal David Muchmore, 84, passed away April 17, 2026. Marshall was born in Missoula, Montana on October 14, 1941. He grew up in Drummond, MT and graduated from Drummond High School. Marshall joined the United States Navy in 1959. Upon returning to Granite County, he married Irene Sanders in 1963.
Marshall is survived by his wife Irene of 62 years, his...
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