Obituaries

Sep 19, 2026

John Nicholas Ludeman, 90, of Missoula, passed away Saturday, September 19, 2026, at his home with his loved ones by his side. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Katie O’Keefe’s Sports Bar & Grill. Online condolences may be left at gardencityfh.com.

John Nicholas Ludeman, son of John Felix and...

Sep 13, 2026

On September 13, 2026, Russell Dean Ginn, 68, went home to be with his Lord.

Russell "Russ" was born on May 18, 1958, to Judith Joanne and Jessie James Ginn of Missoula, Montana.

Russ graduated from Hellgate High School in 1977. He entered the logging industry driving truck for the family business, JJ &JJ Ginn Logging. After twenty years in the logging...

Sep 18, 2026

“It is with a heavy heart that we share the passing of Cristin Sue Volinkaty after a valiant seven-year battle with Alzheimer’s on Friday, September 18th. Her husband Richard and daughter Anna were both with her and are relieved to know she is now at peace. Anyone who met Cris knows that she was a fierce, strong and compassionate woman....

Sep 7, 2026

On September 7th this world became so much quieter with the unexpected passing of Charles “Chuck” Loran age 49, a man who was deeply loved & whose absence will be felt beyond the depth words can describe.

Chuck was born January 17, 1977 to Joseph and Andrea Loran in Billings MT.

Chuck graduated from Highschool in Conrad MT in 1996. He continued...

Sep 14, 2026

Sep 14, 2026

An obituary will be posted when available. Any services will be announced at a later date.

Sep 13, 2026

Joan Marie (Jonasen) Wagner aka 'Mrs. Wagner'

The final school bell rang for Joan Marie (Jonasen) Wagner on September 13, 2026, at the age of 83. After a long illness that she fought bravely, she was welcomed into her eternal classroom by Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. What a lesson plan!

Joan was born on January 31, 1943, in Williston, North Dakota, at...

Sep 12, 2026

Jean Marie Dixon, beloved mother, wife, daughter, sister, and friend, passed peacefully on Saturday, September 12, 2026, with her husband, Jim, and her son, Dusty, by her side. She joins her daughter Jenna, her brother John, and her parents Bill and Marion in her Maker's presence.

Those who knew Jean will remember her ease of laughter. She was always quick...

Sep 12, 2026

An obituary will be posted when available. Any services will be announced at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, Donations may also be made to an animal shelter, food bank, or charity of your choice in her memory.

Sep 11, 2026

Madelon “Maddie” Irene Connell passed away peacefully on September 11, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on January 8, 1953, in New York City to John and Madelon Connell. From growing up in Greenwich, CT, to living and traveling all over the country from Alaska to Texas and finally settling down in Missoula, MT, Maddie lived...

Sep 10, 2026

Charles Burton “Chuck” Ibey, 67, of Missoula, Montana, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 10, 2026.

Chuck was born on July 16, 1959, in Hamilton, Montana, to Ernest and Inga Ibey. He attended Washington Grade School and Target Range School through eighth grade before graduating from Hellgate High School.

From an early age, Chuck made it clear that an ordinary life was...

Sep 8, 2026

Thomas “Tom” Petroff, 84, of Missoula, passed away on his birthday, Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at Hope Hospice House surrounded by all of his family.

The youngest of 11 children, Tom was born on September 8, 1942, to Louise and Tudor “Thomas” Petroff of Bonner, MT. Tom had a love of bowling, gambling, Griz football, and only “winning” NFL teams. Tom...

Sep 7, 2026

Rose Horton, 72, of Missoula, Montana, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2026.

Rose was born on February 17, 1954, in Ogden, Utah, to the late Kenneth Startin Sr. and Roberta (Anne) Startin. Known affectionately in her childhood as "Esor Nitrats" , she lived in Goodland, Kansas, for the first two years of her life before moving to Missoula with her...

Sep 5, 2026

In Loving Memory of Mike GeerMike Geer punched his ticket for the final trip to Heaven, and we can only assume he arrived ready to compete. Heaven has already welcomed him with a basketball court, a beautiful golf course with wide fairways and perfectly manicured greens, and a group of athletes who have no idea what they're up against. He...

Sep 3, 2026

Tracy died the morning of Thursday, September 3rd from complications of a stroke. He was born in South Dakota in May of 1965 to William Edward Moser and Marilynn Winnifred “Tee” [Smith]. For more than 30 years he made Stevensville his home, where he lived, loved, and made his way through life.



He was preceded in death by his mother, father,...

Sep 2, 2026

Helen Christine Jacobsen Lee 90 of Missoula, passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at the Bee Hive Assisted Living of natural causes.

Helen was born on December 15, 1935 in Great Falls, MT to Carl Christian Jacobsen and Margaret Jane (Button) Jacobsen. As a young girl, she grew up in Carter and attended elementary school. She graduated from Fort Benton High...

Sep 2, 2026

Ryan Lee Pollock was born December 5, 1980 in Missoula, MT and passed away surrounded by loved ones on September 2, 2026. In his 45 years he was a fisherman, hunter, mushroom forager, avid outdoorsman, and dedicated father. Every day was an opportunity to adventure, learn, love, and enjoy.

He especially loved fishing, whether on a boat at Holter, at Vermilion...

Aug 31, 2026

Robert Herbert Hestekind (Bob), 87, passed away on August 31, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born August 22, 1939 in Lewellen, Nebraska, the son of Alex and Myrtle Hestekind. Bob met the love of his life Leona (Lee) Banks, in Cody, Wyoming and they married July 23, 1960. They enjoyed 64 years of adventures together, including travel abroad throughout...

Aug 30, 2026

Connor Jacob Frank

Connor Jacob Frank, 30, passed away unexpectedly at his home on August 30, 2026, from natural causes following a seizure and fall.

Connor was born on October 21, 1995, in Sidney, Montana, to Jay M. Frank and Gale M. Martini. He was a twin, arriving just minutes before his brother and lifelong best friend, Bobby Frank.

From the beginning, Connor...

Aug 30, 2026

Dad often told a story about walking past the cemetery in St. Regis and seeing an elderly woman standing alone, looking at a headstone. He imagined that she was looking at her own grave and, from that day forward, carried with him the idea of writing a book about someone looking back from the end and telling the story of...