Obituaries
Ryan Braulik
Mar 11, 2025
Ryan Braulik, 45, of Seeley Lake passed away on Tuesday March 11, 2025.
He was born July 23, 1979 in SeaTac, Washington to parents Gary and JoAnn Braulik. On July 31, 2010 he married his soulmate, Karmen. The couple moved from Washington to Montana in 2011. In 2012, they were blessed with twins.
Ryan was a remarkable man - passionate, family was...
Merlyn Lofgren
Mar 11, 2025
Our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather, Merlyn Wayne Vincent Lofgren, passed away March 11, 2025. He was 98.
Born October 22, 1926, and raised on a dry farm in North Dakota during the Great Depression, Merlyn and his two siblings were raised by humble, God-fearing parents. Attending church or going on a trip into town with his family always meant...
Dolores Wiegert
Mar 11, 2025
Dolores Betty Wiegert, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and faithful servant of Christ, was called to her heavenly home on March 11, 2025, at the age of 90. She was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, on July 21, 1934, the third daughter of Frank and Clara Heuer.
From an early age, Dolores was nurtured in the Christian faith. She was baptized on...
Robert McKelvey
Mar 10, 2025
Robert William McKelvey died peacefully on March 10 in Missoula at age 95. Bob was born on April 27, 1929 in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania and spent his boyhood in Ligonier, a small town about 40 miles southeast of Pittsburg. He won a national scholarship to study at Carnegie Mellon University and went on to get his PhD in mathematics at the...
Deborah Laroque
Mar 9, 2025
Deborah Lucille Laroque, 67, of Missoula, Montana, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2025. Deborah was born on September 6, 1957, in Livingston, Montana. She graduated from Park High School in Livingston and carried her Montana roots with her wherever life took her.
Throughout her life, Deborah called several places home-including Reno, Nevada; Tacoma, Washington; and ultimately Missoula, where she spent...
Leo Wesland
Mar 8, 2025
Leo (Butch) Wesland passed away on March 8th, 2025, leaving a big hole in the hearts of all who knew and loved him. Butch was born in Great Falls, Montana to Lewis Wesland and Jean Hamilton on June 26th, 1959. He was very much a family man. He loved spending as much time with family as possible, whenever he could....
Sharon Sue Orsak
Mar 8, 2025
Sharon Sue Orsak, aged 76, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2025, after a very long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Born on October 29, 1948 in Bay City, TX to the late J.T. “Bubba” Byrd and Katynel Byrd (Bond), Sharon spent most of her life in Bay City and led it quietly and very simply. She loved her...
Kathleen Roberts
Mar 3, 2025
Kathleen Anne Roberts was called home by our lord. She passed away on Monday March 3, 2025, of natural causes at the Missoula Springs Living Senior Home.
Kathleen was born on December 18,1943, in Junction City, Kansas to Ralph and Rozelle Mary Dunmire. As a young girl she attended Fort Peck Grade School in Montana. Later after moving with her family...
Andrew "Andy" Link
Mar 1, 2025
Andrew (Andy) Philip Link, age 74, embarked peacefully on his final adventure in this life on March 1. 2025 at his home on Flathead Lake in Polson, Montana.
Andy was born on April 22, 1950 in Chicago, IL to parents Allen and Florence (Oskvarek) Link. He was the third of eleven children. He graduated from Carl Sandburg High School in Orland...
Louise Triplett
Feb 28, 2025
Charlotte Louise Guiles Triplett passed peacefully February 28, 2025. Her beloved sister, Julie Wolff, was with her. She was always called Louise during her too short lifetime and she served in many roles —wife, mother, sister, mentor, haven, friend, confidante, comfort. She was a seeker of peace and of healthcare knowledge and bargains at secondhand stores.
She had so many talents...
Garry Baier
Feb 27, 2025
Garry Lee Baier, 82, of Missoula, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at St. Patrick Hospital of cancer and was surrounded by his family.
Garry was born on July 28, 1942 in Seattle, Washington to Harry and Helen Baier. Harry and Helen divorced a short time later. Harry then married Ruth Rummell. Garry spent many of his younger years helping...
Teresa Bridget Mangan
Feb 24, 2025
It is with heartfelt sadness that we share that our beloved mother, Teresa Bridget McCormack Mangan, passed peacefully on February 24, 2025, surrounded by her family and at the impressive age of 96. We are comforted to know that she is now in heaven with our father, Patrick Mangan and sister Kathleen Mangan Hammond.
Teresa was born on January 15, 1929,...
Donald Matelich
Feb 24, 2025
Donald Alan Matelich, fondly known to many as the Duck, died of natural causes on February 24, 2025. Don and his fraternal twin, Ron, were born in Anaconda MT on May 3rd, 1958 to Eugene and Helen Matelich. At the age of 4, Don and his family moved to Missoula where his father started a new mobile home business.
Don attended...
Mark Staples
Feb 20, 2025
One of Montana’s favorite singers and composers and a longtime attorney and lobbyist, Butte native Mark Charles Staples passed away Feb. 20 at his home in Missoula. He was 75.
Mark released four albums, sold out concert halls region-wide, and wrote songs for Bobby Vinton, Johnny Mathis, Nicolette Larson, the Montana Band and many more. “When Montana Sings,” the featured song...
Lawrence Otis Rutz
Feb 20, 2025
Lawrence Otis Rutz, 75, of Missoula passed away Thursday, February 20, 2025 at his home. Burial with Military Honors will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, February 28, 2025 at the Western Montana State Veterans Cemetery. Online condolences may be left at gardencityfh.com.
He leaves behind two daughters, Lisa Blevins of Seabeck, WA and Tina Rutz of Bend, OR. He is...
James Collins
Feb 18, 2025
James Leroy Collins, age 5, of Missoula, Montana, passed away on February 18, 2025, due to injuries from a tragic car accident. Though his time with us was far too short, James’ bright spirit and boundless love left an everlasting mark on everyone who knew him.
Born on January 6, 2020, James had blessed us with his joyfulness, laughter, love, and...
Harry Bandy
Feb 18, 2025
Harry Bandy passed away on February 18th, 2025. He was born in Wilbur, Washington on July 26, 1926 to Edward and Edna Bandy. He was the youngest of 7 children. When Harry was 3, they moved from Wilbur to Ovando, Montana. Harry attended High School in Deer Lodge, Montana, graduating in 1944. After graduating, Harry continued to work on the...
Jeffery Clausen
Feb 18, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jeffery Allen Clausen, age 46, on February 18th, 2025, near Missoula, MT. Jeff was born on September 3rd, 1978, in Great Falls, MT to Cheyl Dalla Mura and Brad Clausen. He joined the family as the second oldest child.
Jeff spent most of his life in Great Falls, MT and...
Dennis Berger
Feb 17, 2025
Dennis M. Berger was born to Marcus and Margaret (Kary) Berger on August 8, 1947, in Mandan, North Dakota. He passed away February 17, 2025, at St. Patrick hospital in Missoula Montana, he is survived by his wife on 56 years Colleen Young Berger, his three children Tiffany, Terrah, and Dennis (D.J.). He also is survived by the two loves...
Kari Mae Trueax
Feb 16, 2025
Kari Mae Trueax, 63, of Missoula passed away Sunday, February 16, 2025 at St. Patrick Hospital. Daughter of Leslie and Helen (Doney) Trueax, she was born July 28, 1961 in Bozeman, Montana. She grew up in Paradise, Montana and was a member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa located in Belcourt, ND. Kari was proud of her Native American...
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