Obituaries

May 6, 2024

Sidney McKay Billingsley was born May 9, 1933, in Alberta, Canada to Sidney LeRoy Billingsley and Vivian Lavern Jensen. He left this Earth May 6, 2024, In Casa Grande, Arizona.



He is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Joy.



After graduating High School in Montana he joined the Air Force for four years. He then joined the work force with...

Nov 6, 2023

Michel Ann Louise Fay Salisbury, 74, passed away after a stroke on Monday, November 6, 2023, at St. Patrick’s Hospital in Missoula.

She was born on April 8, 1949, in Helena, Montana, as the first child of Ann and John Fay.

After attending Helena Catholic Schools, Michel graduated from Helena High School in 1968, where she met the love of her life...

Apr 1, 2024

Rustem "Russ" S. Medora, 89, of Missoula, Montana passed away on Monday, April 1, 2024, at Providence St. Patrick Hospital with his family by his side.

A reception honoring his life will be held on Saturday, June 29, 2024, from 2:00-4:00 PM at the University Center Ballroom, 32 Campus Drive, Missoula, MT 59812, on the University of Montana Campus.

A full obituary...

Apr 24, 2024

Clay Holland, 53 of Lolo MT, passed away unexpectedly at Community Hospital in Missoula, MT on April 24, 2024. His loss is felt profoundly by his family and friends.

The first child of June Ellestad and Lloyd Holland, Clay was born on June 20, 1970. He spent much of his childhood in the loving company of grandparents Arnold and Fern Ellestad. He was the protector of his younger brother Cable, and his mother’s and dant’s joy. Adventurous from birth and a lover of the outdoors, he fished, camped, skied, floated the Blackfoot, canoed...

Apr 30, 2024

Sonya Newbreast, 56, of Missoula passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2024.  A visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at Garden City Funeral Home.  The funeral service will begin at 1:00 p.m., with burial to follow at 2:30 p.m., in the Western Montana State Veterans Cemetery.  Online condolences may be left at gardencityfh.com.

Sonya...

May 12, 2024

May 12, 2024

Louisa Jo Axelrod (née Cannarozzi) died on Mother’s Day, May 12, 2024, at her home in Missoula, Montana. She was 79. Louisa, “Skeeter,” Mom, and Mimi will be missed and remembered.  Louisa was born in Akron, Ohio on February 28,1945 into a large Italian-American family that soon moved to Middletown, Rhode Island to run a family business. She attended Rogers...

May 7, 2024

Neptune (Nep) Alexander Lynch IX, (98) husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend passed away peacefully at Providence, St. Patrick Hospital, in Missoula Montana, on Tuesday, May 7, 2024.

He was born on September 6, 1925, in Missoula, Montana to Neptune Alexander Lynch VIII, and Olive Beamish Lynch. He was welcomed by his two older sisters; Ruth Helen Lynch Stearns and...

May 6, 2024

Jay Rutherford, 90, of Missoula passed away Monday, May 6, 2024 at the BeeHive Homes of Missoula.  A memorial service will be held on June 15, 2024 10am at the 1st Presbyterian Church, 235 S 5th St W, Missoula.  Online condolences may be left at gardencityfh.com.

Jay Claude Rutherford, son of Claude and Kathryn (Pile) Rutherford, was born June 2, 1933...

May 6, 2024

Donna Lou Dreyer, 72, of Missoula MT, passed away peacefully at her home in Missoula MT on the 6th of May 2024. Donna was born on August 10, 1951, in Durango Colorado to Louie and Lyda Cimino. Donna spent most of her younger years in Santa Clara California where she met her husband, Gerald Dreyer. Jerry and Donna married on...

May 4, 2024

Slipping away quietly into heaven during the twilight hours, Karen left this world behind on Saturday, May 4th.

Karen, 68, was born and raised in Butte, MT. Karen spent her early years riding bareback through the flats south of town, traveling to polo matches and watching her dad team rope. Some of her favorite memories growing up were the magic found...

May 4, 2024

Russell Charles Rasmussen 79 passed away at his residence in Saint Regis, Montana, May 4, 2024. Cremation has taken place.

Russell was born August 6, 1944 in Missoula, Montana to Anker and June Rasmussen. Russell attended school in Arlee. Upon graduating, he joined the US Navy. After serving four years, he was honorably discharged.



Over the years, he worked various jobs. He...

May 3, 2024

Michael (“Mike, Mikey”) Lawrence Lyons, 67, slipped peacefully into the great fishin’ hole on Friday, May 3, 2024, after a short illness.  He was at home surrounded by his family.

Mike was born on July 4, 1956 (yes, the fireworks were always for him) in Missoula to Armeda and Lawrence Lyons.  Being an all-American boy he always had to have steak...

Apr 28, 2024

Ila May Hensler, 94, of Missoula, passed away of natural causes, at home with her family by her side on Sunday, April 28, 2024.

Ila was born on December 25, 1929 to Clarence and Bernice Keough near Opheim, MT. As a young girl, she lived on the family farm and was the oldest of 10 children. Ila attended a one room...

Apr 24, 2024

Levi's life, though brief, touched countless hearts and left an unforgettable mark on all who knew him. Born December 21, 2009, and called to rest on April 24, 2024, Levi's journey was characterized by his quiet soul and love for others.  He had a way of pointing out the curious things in life, as if he had a need to...

Apr 24, 2024

Bill was born on March 15th, 1935, in Missoula, Montana, to a family with deep roots in the area. His grandparents homesteaded in Miller Creek back in 1908. During the early years, Bill's grandparents hauled firewood to supply the University of Montana. Early in his life, Bill faced significant adversity when he lost both his parents by the age of...

Apr 23, 2024

Gladys Ilene Clapham, 90, of Missoula passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at the BeeHive Homes of Missoula.  A funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m., Sunday, May 5, 2024 at the Grace United Methodist Church with a visitation and viewing time beginning at 12:30 p.m. Online condolences may be left at gardencityfh.com.

Gladys Clapham, daughter of John and Lydia...

Apr 22, 2024

Heaven gained the faithful soul of Eldon Clare Halverson, 88, of Shelby, Montana, on Monday, April 22, 2024, in Missoula, Montana. Eldon was born on March 30, 1936, in Scobey, Montana to Arthur Ingolf and Martha Jean Halverson. He was the eldest of two boys.

Eldon grew up on a farm and went to country schools during his childhood, including Peerless...

Apr 20, 2024

John Albert Wanke, 85, of Missoula passed away with his family at his side on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at St. Patrick Hospital.  Service will be held at a later date.  Online condolences may be left at gardencityfh.com.

John Albert Wanke, son of Peter and Louise (Krainak) Wanke, was born October 13, 1938 in Athens, Wisconsin.   He attended schools in...

Apr 18, 2024

Mary “Arlene” Kamura, passed away peacefully from natural causes Thursday, April 18, 2024 with family by her side.

Born August 18, 1937 in Missoula, MT to LeRoy and Mary Alice Gibson.  Arlene was raised in the Bitterroot Valley with her four brothers.  Her grade school began at Charlos Heights for two years until it was condemned, then transferred to Darby, MT...