Obituaries

Glenn Howard Kinsley

Glenn Howard Kinsley

Apr 16, 2019

Glenn Howard Kinsley shed his mortal coil on April 16, 2019. He was born James David Tuttle in Helena on June 24th 1937 to Marcely Gregg and Dean Tuttle. Due to the times, he was placed for adoption and was adopted in September by Harold and Lucille Kinsley. He was raised in Billings and graduated from Billings Senior in 1955....

Ann Catherine Petersen

Ann Catherine Petersen

Apr 16, 2019

Our Annie left for Heaven Tuesday, April 16, 2019. Annie was born with a look in her eyes that said she knew what she wanted, and she was going after it. We could not pinpoint the look at the time, but now looking back over her story, that was the glint. Ann (Annie, when you could get away with calling...

Darlene Mae Gullo

Darlene Mae Gullo

Apr 16, 2019

Darlene Mae Gullo (Rose), 73, of Frenchtown passed away April 16th from complications of cancer in comfort at St Patrick's Hospital. Darlene was born July 29,1945 at Thornton Hospital in Missoula to David and Bernice Rose as a 4th generation Frenchtown resident. Darlene graduated from Sacred Heart in 1964. In 1965 she married Phil Gullo, her husband of 53 years....

Michael G. Phelan

Michael G. Phelan

Apr 15, 2019

St. Ignatius – Michael G. Phelan, 73, passed away on April 15, 2019. A graveside service with military honors will be held on Friday at April 26, 2019 at 12 noon at the Western Montana State Veterans Cemetery, 1911 Tower St. in Missoula.

Billy G. Worle

Billy G. Worle

Apr 15, 2019

Billy G. Worle, 84, of Missoula, passed away Monday morning, April 15, 2019. Arrangements are under the care of Garden City Funeral Home.

J. Joyce Bush

J. Joyce Bush

Apr 13, 2019

J. Joyce Bush, 94, of Missoula passed away peacefully at Riverside Health and Rehabilitation on April 13th, 2019. A full obituary will follow. Arrangements are under the care of Garden City Funeral Home.

Eunice Amaya

Eunice Amaya

Apr 12, 2019

Friday, April 12, 2019 a wonderful spirit departed Earth – Eunice Amaya died at St. Patrick Hospital after a life span of 97.75 years. Eunice was a nurse for 30 years, 20 at St. Patrick’s. She was a very ambitious, meticulous and independent woman – who loved dogs. She joined the Peace Corp at 68 and served orphans in Morocco....

Jack H. McDonald

Jack H. McDonald

Apr 11, 2019

Jack Harry McDonald, 94, passed away Tuesday, April 11th, 2019, at home surrounded by his family. Jack, son of John T. and Winifred McDonald, was born January 30th, 1925, in Wallace, ID. He was raised in the Spokane, WA. area until the family moved to Washington State. He entered the Navy after high school and served in World War II....

Gerald J. Eakle Jr.

Gerald J. Eakle Jr.

Apr 11, 2019

Gerald J Eakle Jr 91, passed away of natural causes April 11, 2019 with the comfort of his wife and family by his side, as he began his beautiful journey back into the arms of Our Lord. “Jerry” was Born October 26, 1927 in Aurora, Illinois to Gerald J Sr. and Mildred K Eakle. He was all things sports. An...

Willie Bee Flanagan

Willie Bee Flanagan

Apr 10, 2019

Willie Bee Veal Flanagan soared into heaven April 10, 2019 the day before her sixty-sixth wedding anniversary. She was born the youngest of nine in a farm house in Covington, GA. She moved with her brother to Rockford, IL to live with their oldest sister Kate after the death of both of her parents. She graduated from college and received...

Marie T. McLaverty

Marie T. McLaverty

Apr 9, 2019

Marie T. McLaverty, 93, of Missoula passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 9, 2019. There will be a private family graveside. Arrangements are under the care of Garden City Funeral Home.

Larry Swanson

Larry Swanson

Apr 8, 2019

Larry Swanson, 68, passed away peacefully at his home in Missoula on Monday, April 8th, 2019. He was born on July 28th, 1950, in Hebron, Nebraska, as the son of Patricia (Mileger) and Robert Swanson. Larry grew up in the small farming community of Edgar, Nebraska, where he worked on his family farm and always had a love for farm...

James Rueben "JR" Grant

James Rueben "JR" Grant

Apr 8, 2019

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of James Rueben “JR” Grant of Missoula on April 8, 2019 at the age of 39. JR was born in Seattle on November 4, 1979 to Keith and Pat Kinzle Grant. He attended Hellgate Elementary, Big Sky High School and MSU Northern. JR enjoyed snowboarding, golfing, electronics and working in...

Thomas N. Breum

Thomas N. Breum

Apr 6, 2019

Thomas N. Breum, 85, of Missoula passed away on Saturday April 6, 2019. A full obituary will follow. Arrangements are under the care of Garden City Funeral Home.

Richard Eugene Brum

Richard Eugene Brum

Apr 5, 2019

Richard Eugene Brum, 71, of Dixon, MT passed away on April 5, 2019. A full obituary will follow. Arrangements are under the care of Garden City funeral Home.

Bryan Kirst

Bryan Kirst

Apr 1, 2019

Bryan Tyler Kirst, 44, of Missoula, passed away on April 1, 2019 in a car accident in Fullerton, CA. Bryan was born on March 4th, 1975 in Harbor City, CA to Jeff and Linda Kirst. His grandpa Ray always said his birthday was the only date that was also a command. Bryan grew up in Encinitas, CA. He loved everything...

John R. "Jack" McInnis

John R. "Jack" McInnis

Apr 1, 2019

John Robert “Jack” McInnis was born August 26, 1935 in Great Falls, MT to Archie Leo and Mayme (Dunn) McInnis. He was preceded in birth by one brother, Francis (aka Fr. Mac). Jack was raised on the family homestead north of Raynesford on the southern slopes of the Highwood Mountains—a rugged, remote and beautiful ranch albeit a rather inhospitable place...

Lillian I. Hirning

Lillian I. Hirning

Mar 31, 2019

MISSOULA –Lillian Hirning passed into the loving hands of her Lord on Sunday, March 31, 2019, at her home. She was born November 23, 1920, to Andreas and Wilhelmina Hirning in Willa, N.D. The family moved to McLaughlin, S.D., where she attended elementary and high school. In 1938, she and her family moved to the Missoula area, where she attended...

Maureen Patricia Dougherty

Maureen Patricia Dougherty

Mar 31, 2019

Maureen Patricia (Sullivan) Dougherty, 70, of Missoula passed away Sunday, March 31, 2019 at her home of natural causes. The world has lost an incredible woman and a true Irish Colleen. Her smile and hugs would lighten the darkest of days. She was a gifted musician with the voice of an angel and the most amazing emerald green eyes. A...

Helen Irene Tietz

Helen Irene Tietz

Mar 30, 2019

Helen Irene Moren Tietz, 89, of Missoula passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her daughters. Helen was born June 11, 1929 at St. Peters Hospital in Helena to Virgil and Bertha (Wellhouser) Moren. They moved to Missoula when Helen was 3 years old. She attended Lowell Grade School and graduated from Missoula County High School in 1947. She...