Obituaries
Louise Weaver
Jul 11, 2024
Louise Weaver, 81, of Arlee passed away Thursday, July 11, 2024 at St. Patrick Hospital. A visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at Garden City Funeral Home. A Rosary service will conclude the visitation Tuesday night. A private family burial will take place in the Jocko Valley Cemetery.
Jonathan William Burt
Jul 10, 2024
Be thankful for today because in one moment your entire life could change.
I would give anything for just one more moment with you.
The world lost a father, son and an amazing friend, Jonathan William Burt, on July 10, 2024.
He was born in Michigan on February 25th, 1968. Being born outside of Detroit forever made him a Detroit Red Wing and...
Rita Kay Pilgrim
Jul 10, 2024
Rita Kay Pilgrim, 79, of Polaris, MT, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at Village Nursing Home in Missoula, MT.
She was born on August 20, 1944 in Portland Oregon to James R. and E. Margaret Cummings Jorgenson.
Growing up Rita lived in Oregon, North Dakota and Montana. After graduating high school in Polson, Montana she attended Kinman Business College in...
Michael Wehmeyer
Jul 7, 2024
MIKE WEHMEYER
SOME THINGS YOU PROBABLY DIDN’T KNOW. AN EXTRAORDINARY MAN.
Mike loved oysters—steamed, on the half shell, smoked, you name it—and he’d slurp those babies down like butter, only when Mom was gone.
He made the best breakfast you’ve ever eaten, which is maybe why French Toast, his French Toast, is my favorite.
He could grill a mean steak, and run out the...
Alton Ervin Sept
Jul 5, 2024
Alton E. Sept, 101, former Superintendent of Power for the Flathead Irrigation Project, passed away on July 5, 2024. Al was born on May 3, 1923, at his family home in Twin Falls, Idaho, to Gottlieb and Elenora Sept. He was the second son in a family of three boys.
As a child of the Depression, he helped at the family...
Michael Smith
Jul 4, 2024
Michael Robert Smith, a good man, passed away at his home in Florence on July 4, 2024. He was born on January 25, 1944 in Seattle. He was, first and foremost, a gentleman. Mike was a big guy who had a big generous heart to match. With his engaging smile, natural charm, and distinctive mellifluous voice, he would warm a...
John Erickson
Jul 4, 2024
John Hans Erickson, 90, of Frenchtown, Montana passed away on Thursday July 4, 2024 at home.
He was born on December 31, 1933 in Warwick, North Dakota to Ernest and Myrtle Erickson. As a young boy, he lived on the family farm and he attended school in Page, North Dakota. Then he enlisted in the Army, building roads in Alaska. He...
Rose Marie Cromwell
Jul 2, 2024
Rose Marie (Thomas) Cromwell passed away July 2, 2024. Rosie, as she was called by family and friends, was born on March 2, 1937 at St. Patrick Hospital, Missoula MT. She was the fifth of nine children born to George and Theresa Thomas.
On Oct. 16, 1954, Rosie married Russell Cromwell. They built their forever home and raised their three children,...
Shirley Anne Johnson
Jun 29, 2024
Shirley Anne Johnson, 84, of Missoula passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at her home surrounded by family. Her burial will be conducted by the Missoula Eagles at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, July 12, 2024, at the Missoula Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, July 13, 2024, at the Eagles Lodge in...
Richard Roullier
Jun 27, 2024
Richard “Dick” Roullier
August 5, 1939 - June 27, 2024
Missoula, Montana
In Loving Memory of Richard Joseph “Dick” Roullier
It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Richard Joseph “Dick” Roullier, a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend. Dick peacefully departed this world on June 27, 2024, at his residence in Missoula Montana, at the age of 84, surrounded by...
Patricia Coombs
Jun 26, 2024
Patricia “Pat” Coombs
Patricia “Pat” Coombs, 78, of Florence, passed away on Wednesday June 26, 2024, at Saint Patrick’s Hospital.
She was born on September 5, 1945, to Cecil and Ruth Bathrust. She graduated from Laurel High School in 1964.
She is preceded in death by her brother Donald E. Coombs, and brother-in-law Jim Coombs.
She is survived by her husband Donald F. Coombs,...
Patrick Harris
Jun 26, 2024
Patrick Byron Harris was born on October 13, 1939, to Virginia and Byron Harris at their home on Otter Creek, outside of La Farge, WI. He was the first of three kids. He passed away Wednesday, June 26th, 2024, at his home in Missoula, MT.
Pat got his mom's permission and joined the service at the age of 17. He served...
Karon Rose Baertsch
Jun 26, 2024
Karon Rose (Hofeldt)Kimball) Baertsch, 80, passed away peacefully at home June 26, 2024 after a 3 year battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia Cancer. She had wonderful care at St. Pat's Cancer Center from Dr. Sara Scott and all the Nurses in the center. She was born April 29th, 1944 to Paul and Doris Hofeldt in Havre, MT. She grew up...
Mary Helen Steinert
Jun 25, 2024
Mary Helen Steinert passed away on June 25, 2024, at Riverside Healthcare in Missoula at the age of 100 and an extra six months.
Mary Helen was born in Miles City, Montana on December 22, 1923, to Straud and Sallie Bottles, the youngest of four children. Her sisters Georgia and Loretta, and a brother, Floyd, all preceded her in death. After...
Lavonne Otto
Jun 25, 2024
Lavonne Eleanor Numsen Otto passed away June 25, 2024, at the age of 95 at Village Senior Living. She was the oldest of twins born on July 14, 1928, to Kenneth and Nathalie (Erickson) Numsen. She came into this world five minutes before her twin Lorraine. They were the first twins born in the Bowman County Hospital in Bowman, North...
George L. Sherwood
Jun 24, 2024
George L Sherwood, 75, of Frenchtown, passed away in the early hours of June 24, 2024 at his home surrounded by family.
Born on August 24, 1948 in Missoula, he was the eldest of nine children born to George and Laura (nee Johnston) Sherwood. George graduated from Saint Anthony's Elementary School and Loyola High School. He joined Saint Anthony's Boy Scout...
Tegan Wallace-Batt
Jun 24, 2024
Tegan James Wallace-Batt 15, of Missoula, tragically passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024.
He was born February 02, 2009, in Missoula to Sara and Brian. He brought so much love and joy into the world when he arrived. As a very little boy he was always singing and dancing. 2.5 years later he would become a big brother when Grayson...
Patrick Keeler
Jun 21, 2024
PATRICK JOSEPH KEELER
Patrick (Pat) Joseph Keeler, 78, of Trout Creek, passed away on Friday June 21st, 2024 at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula of natural causes.
Pat was born on May 6th, 1946, in Bellingham, WA to Lester and Marguerite Keeler. His family moved south to the town of Monroe, WA where he attended and graduated from Snohomish High School.
He enlisted...
Barbara Joyce Hettinger
Jun 20, 2024
Barbara Joyce (Abel) Hettinger, 86, of Missoula, MT, passed away on June 20 at the Pearl Garden in The Village Senior Residence in Missoula, MT.
Barabara Joyce was born Dec. 5, 1937, at the Council Bluffs Hospital to Fred and Vera (Shafer) Abel. Their family lived on farms near Hastings, NE and Marne, IA, before purchasing a farm near Diagonal, IA...
Chadd Erhart
Jun 19, 2024
Chadd Bryan Erhart of Missoula, leaves behind a strong and loving family at the young age of 44; on June 19, 2024. He has many loving relatives and long time, dedicated friends.
He was born to Bryan & Terry Erhart on October 9, 1979 and was baptized on August 19, 1980. He had the privilege and joy of spending most of...