Obituaries

Feb 25, 2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of James (Jim) Koble. He departed this life on February 25th, 2026 at the age of 91. Jim had been living at the Holiday Grizzly Peak retirement community in Missoula for the past several years and loved his time and friends there. Jim was born on September 13, 1934 in...

Feb 25, 2026

Robert Rick Earling passed away on February 25, 2026 at his home in Evaro, Montana. He was born on July 3, 1963, in Spokane, Washington, to Florence and Virgil Earling.

Robert is survived by his sons Nathaniel Earling and Daniel Sevey, and his daughter Tabitha Earling. He is also survived by his granddaughter, Myah; his life partner, Aida Earling; his brother...

Feb 25, 2026

Florence Lindsley died peacefully at home Wednesday morning, February 25th, 2026. Her sons were with her. She was 86.

Mom was born February 13, 1940, in Benton Harbor, Michigan. Her family moved several times between Michigan, Missoula, and the Bitterroot, finally settling in Stevensville where she graduated from high school. After Mom and Dad got married, we lived on 14th street...

Feb 24, 2026

William Lee ("Uncle Bill") Stoianoff of Missoula, Montana, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2026, in Phlu Ta Luang, Thailand, at the age of 77. Born on May 2, 1948, in Missoula to Michael L. Stoianoff, Sr. and Lena "Lee" (Miller) Stoianoff, he was a beloved friend to many and a legendary member of the community.

He attended Roosevelt Grade School...

Feb 23, 2026

Gerald (Jerry) Allen Buckhouse, 90, of Bonner passed away Monday, February 23, 2026, at the Springs Footsteps Memory Care in Missoula with his loving wife and daughter by his side.

Jerry was born on October 23, 1935, at St. Patrick’s hospital in Missoula, MT to George and Clara Buckhouse. He joined older brother Lloyd, and younger brother Norman arrived 4 years...

Feb 19, 2026

Janice Dora Sell

November 24, 1953 – February 19, 2026



Janice Dora Sell, 72, of Polson, Montana, made her final journey on February 19, 2026, in Missoula, Montana.



Janice was born on November 24, 1953 in Sidney MT to Ed Stevens and Mildred Kassner.



From the very beginning she was a fighter, entering the world as a tiny three-pound twin and proving from her...

Feb 19, 2026

Mac Palmer, 94, of Missoula passed away Thursday, February 19, 2026.  Online condolences may be left at gardencityfh.com.

A full obituary will be posted soon.

Feb 15, 2026

Raymond passed away on Feb 15, 2026 after a long health battle with his wife by his side.

Raymond was born in Ottawa Illinois to Rita and Joseph Down in October 1954. He spent he's life serving in the United States Army for 2 years then joining the United States Air Force serving 20 yrs he then decided to retire.  During...

Feb 15, 2026

Sandra Shoupe Bergeson, 60, of Seeley Lake, Montana, passed away on February 15, 2026. She was born on April 17, 1965, in Great Falls, Montana, to Clarence and Dollie Shoupe.

Sandra graduated from Seeley-Swan High School in 1983. In 1984, she married Cliff Bergeson. Their union brought two children, Renee in 1985 and Steven in 1989, completing their family. Although Sandra...

Feb 15, 2026

Jeff McGowan (born Richard Jeffrey McGowan), age 30 of Missoula, MT, passed away suddenly on Sunday, February 15, 2026. A lover of the mountains and an accomplished climber, Jeff died in an accidental fall while developing a climbing route along Sleeping Child near Hamilton, MT. His death is a tragic shock to his family and to the community of climbers...

Feb 15, 2026

Feb 15, 2026

Maria Chinikaylo, born on March 30, 1945, in Mogilev, Belarus, lived a long and fruitful 80 years marked by unwavering faith, devotion to the Lord, and love for her family. She courageously sacrificed to bring her children to the United States, creating a foundation of faith, resilience, and unity for generations to come.



A beloved wife, mother of seven, and proud...

Feb 14, 2026

John William Nugent passed away from Multiple Myeloma on February 14, 2026. He was born on March 25, 1950 to Jim and Theresa Willems Nugent in Butte, Montana. His family moved to Missoula when John was a toddler. He attended St. Francis Grade School and Loyola High School where he began his Jesuit Education. He then studied in a Jesuit...

Feb 14, 2026

Mark Alan Woodgerd, 69, of Stevensville MT, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026 of rheumatoid lung disease. He is survived by his beloved wife Gina, of 38 years, children Kyle, Jeanette, Nate, Dan, Nicole. Grandchildren Toby, Jessamyn, Ryland, Gaige, Nina, Sadie, and Ember. Brothers Dave and Tom, and his cousins Gary, Randy, and Darrell.

He was born in Miles City,...

Feb 11, 2026

Ron Marcum passed away on February 11, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family, leaving behind a legacy rooted in devotion, loyalty, and deep family pride.

A proud native of Butte, Montana, Ron was a 1965 graduate of Butte High School and never missed an opportunity to let people know where he was from. Butte was part of who he...

Feb 8, 2026

Barbara Mae Boerst passed peacefully at the Village Senior Residence on Sunday, February 8, 2026. She was born on December 1, 1933, in Chicago, IL, to William and Evora Hollenback. Upon the passing of her mother in 1940, she was adopted by her aunt and uncle James (Mabel) Steele and became Barbara Steele. She was raised in Chicago and graduated...

Feb 7, 2026

Kelly Lloyd passed away unexpectedly on February 7, 2026 at the age of 71. He was born in Missoula MT on May 21, 1954 to parents Ted and Lavonne (Ham) Lloyd, the second of four boys.

The family moved to Havre MT on April Fool’s Day of 1960. Kelly attended Havre schools and graduated from Havre High in 1972. He grew...

Feb 7, 2026

George Henry Johnson, 85, of Huson, MT, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026. A full obituary to follow. 

Feb 3, 2026

Vienna Tripp, 96, passed peacefully on Feb 3 at her home in Lolo, MT. She was born in Brocket, ND December 14,1929 to Aili and Gustaf Johnson. Gustaf died in his early 30’s and left Aili with 7 small children (Waino, Sadie, Lydia, Nestor, Vienna, Leo and Arve) of which the older 4 were farmed out while Vienna and the...

Feb 3, 2026

Richard Lee Van Haecke, 80, of Missoula, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at Community Medical Center from complications of multiple health challenges.

Richard was born on April 14, 1945, in Libertyville, Illinois to Andrew Henry and Catherine Elizabeth Van Haecke. He attended school in Illinois and in 1965, enlisted in the United States Army. He proudly served his country,...