Obituaries

Aug 22, 2018

Obituary for Donald Eugene Melchert

Donald Eugene Melchert, age 77, was born on February 24, 1941, in Waterloo, Iowa, to Adelbert and Velma Melchert. God welcomed him home on August 22, 2018. He attended schools in Waterloo graduating from West High School in 1959. He graduated from Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, with a major in English and minor...

Aug 21, 2018

Obituary for Maureen Adele DeWitt

Maureen Adele DeWitt passed away on this Earth Aug. 21, 2018 during surgery that offered hope for a better future. That thought was in her mind as the procedure began, promising a better life with less discomfort. Always an optimist, energetic and upbeat, she inspired those around her to be the same. God gifted...

Aug 21, 2018

Obituary for James O'Malley Tingle

James O’Malley Tingle died on Aug. 21, 2018 at The Springs in Missoula. He was born June 12, 1928 in New York City, the son of Jeff and Mercedes Tingle. They moved to Billings when Jim was just a baby. He graduated from Billings High School. He then came to Missoula and graduated from...

Aug 20, 2018

Obituary for Jack J Nichols

Jack Johnson Nichols, 81, of Alberton, passed away Monday, Aug. 20, 2018 at his home after a brief fight with cancer. Jack was born on November 4, 1936, in Texarkana, TX, to Walter J. and Margaret Nichols. He spent his early adult life traveling the country doing various odd jobs along the way. He...

Aug 19, 2018

Obituary for Vladimir A Kovalev

Vladimir A. Kovalev, 81, of Missoula passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 19, 2018. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at Missoula City Cemetery at 12:00 p.m. Arrangements are under the care of Garden City Funeral Home.

Aug 19, 2018

Obituary for Stanley Michael "Mick" Finn

Stanley Michael “Mick” Finn passed away on Sunday, August 19, 2018 at St. Patrick’s hospital in Missoula. Mick was born in Missoula on January 24, 1948 to Thomas L. and Barbara E. Finn. Mick was a precocious child with a quick wit and an Irish twinkle in his big brown eyes. He embraced...

Aug 19, 2018

Obituary for Sarah Schultze "Sally" Kester

Sarah “Sally” (Schultze) Kester, 73, of Missoula, passed away suddenly of natural causes on Sunday, Aug. 19, 2018, at Community Medical Center. She was born on Oct. 22, 1944, in Lakehurst, New Jersey, to George and Lois (Parry) Schultze. She graduated from High School and attended many college level courses. On May 12,...

Aug 19, 2018

Life Story for Douglas E "Doug" Miller

Aug 16, 2018

Obituary for Clara Alene Malcolm

Clara Alene Malcolm went to heaven peacefully in her sleep on Aug. 16, 2018, from natural causes, at the age of 95. She was born Dec. 21, 1922, to John and Ida Hintz, on their farm, near Wolf Point. She later moved to Missoula and married Ray Malcolm in 1948. They had five children...

Aug 14, 2018

Life Story for Karl Tolzman

Aug 14, 2018

Obituary for Easton Ryan Klemundt

Easton Ryan Klemundt, age 7, passed away peacefully at home on August 14, 2018 with his family by his side. He fought a long battle and won and is now in the arms of Jesus. Born on June 20, 2011 in Missoula, Montana, Easton was a beautiful soul who grew from a happy healthy...

Aug 13, 2018

Obituary for Bonnie R Arellano

— Surrounded by her loving family Bonnie passed away on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018, in Missoula. Bonnie was born to John and Bonnie Johnson on Feb. 2, 1955, in Lovell, Wyoming. She married David Arellano and had three children, Alisia Arellano Johnson, Penny Arellano, and Jay Arellano. She was proud of her seven grandchildren,...

Aug 12, 2018

Obituary for Julia M Thompson

Julia May Thompson, 85, of Missoula, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on the evening of Sunday, August 12, 2018. Julie was born on May 20, 1933 in Joliet (grandparent’s homestead), to Anna and James Hollowell. As a baby of the Great Depression era, Julie’s young life was spent with few...

Aug 12, 2018

Life Story for Rosalie A Torgerson

Aug 12, 2018

Obituary for Dorothy Pierce

Dorothy has been re-united with the Love of her life, Jesse, who passed away in March, 2017. They were devoted to each other for 73-1/2 years. She was born in Missoula on December 31, 1920, the only child to William and Bertha Clinkingbeard. She passed away at The Springs on August 12. She attended Whittier...

Aug 12, 2018

Obituary for Evelyn Hansen Warthen

Evelyn Hansen Warthen 86, of Culbertson, MT passed away 8/12/2018 of heart failure with her loving family by her side. She was born November 30, 1931 in Culbertson, MT the child of August and Johanna Hansen. Evelyn married Robert L. Warthen July 16 1949. Her nurturing kindness warmed the hearts of many. She was...

Aug 11, 2018

Obituary for Eileen Ann Larkin

The world lost a deeply loving soul, the best mother, and a doting grandmother when Eileen Ann Larkin, 62, passed away on Saturday, August 11, 2018 at St. Patrick Hospital. Eileen was born on April 12, 1956 in Huntington, New York to Richard Eibell and Alice Larkin. Eileen grew up in Annandale, Virginia and...

Aug 10, 2018

Obituary for Reina Benson

Missoula - Reina Hilda DeLaRosa Benson, passed away on August 10, 2018. Reina was born on New Year’s Eve, 1938, in the beach town of Isabella, Puerto Rico. Buena and Carmen DeLaRosa raised her to the age of 4. After the death of her mother, she was taken in by her uncle Pepe and Angelina...

Aug 9, 2018

Obituary for Taylor Ray Alford

Taylor was born on December 14th, 1986 to Lester & Paula Alford in Shelby, MT. He loved the Shelby area and the fishing, hunting, and freedom to play hide-and-seek in the neighborhood after dark that this small town had to offer. His classmates knew each other well and grew up learning to laugh, fight,...

Aug 7, 2018

Obituary for Christine Claudia Jensen

Christine Claudia Jensen, 78, long time Montana school teacher, passed away on Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at St. Patrick Hospital due to a fall at her home. She was born in Chester, Montana, daughter of a Border Patrol Agent and a Presbyterian organ player. Her father’s career led to stops at Fort Missoula during...